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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 No. 50 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Mr. MRVAN led the Pledge of Alle- REDEVELOPING ABANDONED MINE called to order by the Speaker. giance as follows: LAND f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania United States of America, and to the Repub- PRAYER asked and was given permission to ad- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, dress the House for 1 minute and to re- The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. vise and extend his remarks.) Grun Kibben, offered the following Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. f prayer: Madam Speaker, I am pleased to join Eternal and loving God, we pray Your ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER my colleague, Mr. MATT CARTWRIGHT, blessing on us this day. In our duties, once again as cosponsor on the RE- give us courage to press on with hearts The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- CLAIM Act. This bipartisan legislation open to emulating the forbearance and tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute focuses on reauthorizing the abandoned sacrifice You have demonstrated in speeches on each side of the aisle. mine land fund, or the AML fund. Your steadfast love for us and for this My district, Pennsylvania 15, has the world. f most abandoned coal mines in the As brothers and sisters of Your cre- country, and reauthorizing the AML GUARANTEE WOMEN EQUALITY ation, we pray the faith to leave behind fund will provide opportunities and all that has kept us from living into (Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida funding to clean up the abandoned this Your gracious plan. And as we asked and was given permission to ad- land, not just in my district, but across strain toward what is ahead, toward dress the House for 1 minute.) the Nation. the goal of a higher calling, we pray Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Coal mining built America. It pow- Your favor. Madam Speaker, I stand in favor of re- ered us onto the world’s stage. It May all who trust in You receive this moving the deadline for the ratifica- helped us win two world wars and Your benediction on today’s journey: tion of the equal rights amendment, brought our Nation into the modern May the raindrops fall lightly on and I ask the following question: What era. your brow. do the following women have in com- The AML is set to expire this year. While we continue to make progress on May the soft winds freshen your spir- mon? environmental restoration, reauthor- it. Teacher Melissa Falkowski, who izing the fund is crucial to support May the sunshine brighten your saved 19 children during the massacre clean-up efforts and spur economic de- heart. at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; velopment. May the burdens of the day rest Madam Speaker, Congress has a Senator TAMMY DUCKWORTH, who lost lightly upon you. great opportunity to do right by Penn- both her legs in a combat mission in And may God enfold you in the man- sylvania and other great coal mining tle of His love. Iraq; States by reauthorizing the abandoned We offer ourselves to You, praying in Chemist Alice Ball, who revolution- mine land fund, which is not funded by the strength of Your name. ized the treatment for leprosy; tax dollars but by a fee that has been Amen. Joy Harjo, who was the first Native placed on every ton of coal mined since f American poet laureate; 1977. Those moneys are sitting there in Dolores Huerta, civil rights activist; THE JOURNAL the Federal Treasury, and we need to The nearly 9 out of 10 nurses and two- reauthorize that abandoned mine land The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section thirds of the workers at grocery store fund to further the redevelopment of 11(a) of House Resolution 188, the Jour- checkouts and fast-food counters who the scars of the water and the land in nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- are women. those abandoned lands. proved. What do they have in common? No f f matter the sacrifice or contribution to society, if you are a woman or a girl in ENSURING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the United States of America, you are (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman not guaranteed equality under the law. given permission to address the House from Indiana (Mr. MRVAN) come for- After 245 years since the birth of our for 1 minute.) ward and lead the House in the Pledge Nation, it is time to pass the equal Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, of Allegiance. rights amendment. every single constitution in the world

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Dreamers are workers Organization of Active Retir- movement women have been building the embodiment of the American ees. to achieve paycheck fairness and paid Dream. Dreamers represent the very Madam Speaker, I am honored to cel- family leave, to prevent discrimination best of our country, and they are real- ebrate Women’s History Month and against women who are pregnant in the izing their fullest potential. Their suc- recognize the role Women of Steel have workplace, and to fight for comprehen- cess is America’s success. played to organize, unionize, rally, and sive reproductive health for all women I urge my colleagues to join me in inspire workers to fight for justice. and girls. supporting the Farm Workforce Mod- These extraordinary women continue Today, I will vote for the equal rights ernization Act and the American to be fearless, strong, and vocal advo- amendment to assure that my grand- Dream and Promise Act. cates for more women in leadership and daughters, that women and girls f carry on the march to fight for full throughout the world and throughout gender equality in the workplace. I HONORING JOEL BENSON the country, are not only strong, pow- commend these women. erful, and resilient, but also equal here (Mr. CAWTHORN asked and was f in the United States under the Con- given permission to address the House stitution. for 1 minute and to revise and extend PROTECTING SURVIVORS OF f his remarks.) SEXUAL ASSAULT Mr. CAWTHORN. Madam Speaker, HONORING CONNIE LAWSON (Ms. ROSS asked and was given per- today, I rise to honor an august leader mission to address the House for 1 (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given per- within my hometown community in minute.) mission to address the House for 1 western North Carolina, a proven en- Ms. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise minute and to revise and extend his re- trepreneur and a great business leader today to say how honored I am to be marks.) who is about to open a second quick- Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, today, I able to file two amendments to the service restaurant in my district, critical reauthorization of the Violence rise to honor Indiana Secretary of which will employ over 100 people. State Connie Lawson. Against Women Act. Not only will this restaurant employ My first amendment aims to protect Since 2012, Connie has overseen Indi- 100 people, this restaurant will also ana’s elections and modernized how the safety and privacy of survivors by feed 100 families. This restaurant will creating a statutory mandate that a Hoosiers and businesses interact with help house 100 families. the State. Connie championed com- victim’s safety should be central to Not only will these employees get to housing decisions made by covered prehensive election reforms that in- have the honor of being able to earn a cluded election security and expanded housing providers. This amendment living to provide for their families, but will ensure that housing providers do our voting access for Hoosiers. they will also be under the careful tu- Connie is a fierce advocate for Hoo- not evict survivors, keep their informa- telage of their new employer, Joel Ben- siers to be financially literate and has tion confidential, and prioritize their son, who everyone in my community advocated high schools offer a free fi- safety when considering admissions, will recognize is one of the most influ- nancial class to all students. assistance, transfers, and more. ential people in my district. Joel is ex- Connie modernized State government My second amendment is a direct re- cellent at maximizing the potential in departments by implementing an effi- sponse to an issue in my home State of everyone in his care and in his sphere cient one-stop portal for businesses to North Carolina. Sexual assault nurse of influence. register, file, report, and make pay- examiners, or SANE nurses, play a Today, I rise to honor a great mentor ments to State agencies. critical role in providing medical care Prior to being secretary of state, of mine and a great business leader to sexual assault survivors and col- Connie served 16 years in the Indiana who is providing jobs and a strong lecting evidence for criminal prosecu- State Senate and, before that, was economy to North Carolina, Joel Ben- tion. clerk of the Hendricks County Circuit son. Unfortunately, in North Carolina, Court. Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. Benson SANE nurses can be difficult to locate, I congratulate Connie on her retire- for his service to our community. and some survivors travel to multiple ment. On behalf of all Hoosiers, we will f hospitals and have to wait hours to see miss your 33 years of dedicated public HONORING WOMEN OF STEEL a SANE nurse. My amendment allows service. certain grants in the bill to be used to (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given create databases. f permission to address the House for 1 SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT minute.) f FARMWORKERS Mr. MRVAN. Madam Speaker, I rise b 1015 today in observance of Women’s His- (Ms. BROWNLEY asked and was ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN SAVANNAH given permission to address the House tory Month to honor Women of Steel, for 1 minute.) an advocacy-arm of the United Steel- (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and Ms. BROWNLEY. Madam Speaker, I workers. was given permission to address the rise today on behalf of our Nation’s im- Throughout the years, women from House for 1 minute and to revise and migrants, the farmworkers who toil in diverse backgrounds have played an in- extend his remarks.) our fields to feed us, and our Dreamers, strumental role in paving the way for Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam the exceptional young people who are women in the steel industry. Speaker, I rise today to recognize St. the promise and future of America. Among these remarkable leaders was Patrick’s Day in Savannah, Georgia. Our immigration laws should reflect Ola Kennedy, a resident of Gary, Indi- The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in our shared values as a Nation, espe- ana, who worked for 28 years at Ham- Savannah began in 1824, and it is now a cially the importance of keeping fami- mond Valve. A devoted community parade that gathers hundreds of thou- lies and communities together. leader, Ola was involved in many union sands of visitors from all over the In my district in Ventura County, and civic organizations and was one of world. California, agriculture is a cornerstone the founding members of the Coalition The second-largest St. Patrick’s Day of our regional economy. Immigrant of Black Trade Unionists. in the United States is important for farmworkers are essential to putting I also want to celebrate Roberta everyone in Savannah, but it is espe- food on America’s table. Wood who, along with Ola, cofounded cially important for the Savannah

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.002 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1419 Irish community. Savannah has a his- REMOVING THE DEADLINE FOR imposed by Congress ran out in 1982. In torically large Irish community that is THE RATIFICATION OF THE the 40 years since, we have made great integral to the fabric of the city, and EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT strides in this country to ensure equal- the St. Patrick’s Day parade is the di- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, pur- ity. Women have secured the right to rect result of this impact. suant to House Resolution 233, I call up vote, protection against workplace dis- Unfortunately, the parade and elec- the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) re- crimination, and through case law de- tion of the grand marshal was canceled moving the deadline for the ratifica- cided under the 14th Amendment, this year due to the pandemic. How- tion of the equal rights amendment, many other critical protections denied ever, it is important that we continue and ask for its immediate consider- them for too long on the basis of sex. to celebrate and honor the heritage and ation. Without the ERA, millions of women culture of the Irish. I look forward to The Clerk read the title of the joint have still had to march in support of continuing this special tradition and resolution. their rights, their healthcare, their re- celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Savan- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. productive freedom and abortion ac- nah with everyone once the pandemic BEATTY). Pursuant to House Resolution cess, and their dignity as equal citi- ends. 233, the joint resolution is considered zens. Through the Me Too movement, f read. we have had long-overdue, and some- VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT The text of the joint resolution is as times painful, conversations about the follows: violence and harassment that women (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of and others experience—whether in the H.J. RES. 17 New York asked and was given permis- workplace, at homes, or in schools and Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- sion to address the House for 1 minute.) universities. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New resentatives of the United States of America in But still, to this day, the Constitu- York. Madam Speaker, today, we will Congress assembled, That notwithstanding tion does not explicitly recognize and vote to reauthorize the Violence any time limit contained in House Joint Res- guarantee that no one can be denied Against Women Act, one of the most olution 208, 92d Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972, the article of equal protection of the laws on the important bills in history to protect amendment proposed to the States in that basis of sex. The ERA would enshrine women and girls. joint resolution shall be valid to all intents This photograph is of then-Senator those principles and take the final, and purposes as part of the United States critical step of ensuring that laws Joe Biden, myself, and other women Constitution whenever ratified by the legis- disadvantaging women and gender mi- leaders when we introduced this impor- latures of three-fourths of the several States. norities are subject to the most rig- tant bill in 1994. It is still important. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The We need to reauthorize it. There is no orous form of scrutiny. joint resolution shall be debatable for Last year, Virginia became the 38th doubt he will sign it into law. one hour, equally divided and con- We live in a world where 1 in 4 and last necessary State to ratify the trolled by the chair and ranking minor- ERA, and, today, in passing H.J. Res. women have experienced sexual vio- ity member of the Committee on the lence. Reauthorizing VAWA is about 17, we will be one step closer to en- Judiciary or their respective designees. shrining it into law. This resolution re- creating a future where all those expe- The gentleman from New York (Mr. riencing dating and gender-based vio- moves a previous deadline Congress set NADLER) and the gentlewoman from in the amendment’s proposing clause lence feel supported to seek help, and Minnesota (Mrs. FISCHBACH) each will where survivors are given the tools for ratifying the ERA, and will, there- control 30 minutes. fore, ensure that recent ratifications they need to heal. It is about ensuring The Chair recognizes the gentleman a better, safer future for the next gen- by Nevada, Illinois, and Virginia are from New York. given full effect. eration. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote by all of GENERAL LEAVE my colleagues. We are on the brink of making his- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I ask tory, and no deadline should stand in f unanimous consent that all Members the way. The Constitution itself places EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT may have 5 legislative days in which to no deadlines on the process for ratify- (Ms. JACOBS of California asked and revise and extend their remarks and in- ing amendments. Congress, just as was given permission to address the sert extraneous material on H.J. Res. clearly, has the authority to extend or House for 1 minute.) 17. remove any deadlines that it pre- Ms. JACOBS of California. Madam The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there viously chose to set in the first place. Speaker, I rise today in support of the objection to the request of the gen- The recent ruling by the United equal rights amendment. tleman from New York? States District Court for the District From the beginning, gender equality There was no objection. of Columbia refusing to recognize the was left out of the Constitution. Gen- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I recent State ratifications makes it erations of women and LGBTQ-plus yield myself 3 minutes. even more imperative that Congress Americans lived and died without ever Madam Speaker, H.J. Res. 17 is long- act now in removing this deadline. We having the equal rights and dignity overdue legislation to ensure that the must make it absolutely clear that that they deserve under the law. equal rights amendment can finally be- Congress does not want language put in We know that the ERA is necessary come the 28th Amendment to the the proposing clause of a resolution 40 by the words of its opponents, includ- United States Constitution. The House years ago to stand in the way of full ing the late Supreme Court Justice passed identical legislation last Con- equality now. Antonin Scalia, who argued that the gress on a bipartisan basis, and I hope Madam Speaker, I thank Representa- Constitution does not prohibit dis- it will do so again today. tive SPEIER for introducing this resolu- crimination based on sex. We can Madam Speaker, in 1923, Alice Paul tion, which takes that important step. change that. first introduced an amendment to the This resolution will ensure, at long Madam Speaker, 38 States have rati- Constitution to guarantee full equal last, that the equal rights amendment fied the ERA. The only hurdle that re- protection for women. The text of the can take its rightful place as part of mains is the arbitrary deadline set by amendment is simple and clear: our Nation’s Constitution. Congress, a deadline that passed before ‘‘Equality of rights under the law shall Madam Speaker, I urge all Members I was born, but a deadline that never not be denied or abridged by the United to support it, and I reserve the balance stopped the pursuit of justice. With States or by any State on account of of my time. every vote we take in this Chamber, we sex.’’ Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I have the chance to correct past mis- That amendment passed with over- yield myself such time as I may con- takes and repeal past wrongs. That is whelming bipartisan majorities in the sume. what we will do again today. House and Senate in 1972. Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- Madam Speaker, our march for equal Unfortunately, it fell just short of tleman from New York for yielding. rights is not done. It will not stop, and being ratified by the requisite number H.J. Res. 17 is not a resolution to re- it does not expire. of States before the arbitrary deadline vive the equal rights amendment; it is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.005 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 a messaging vehicle. That is why of two-thirds of both Houses of Con- what their prior salary was from what- Democrats bypassed the Committee on gress, and putting it in the resolving ever job they came, so she receives the Judiciary and brought this resolu- clause does not evade Article V’s proce- $17,000 less than her colleague. She too tion directly to the floor, a common dural requirements in any way. filed an action under the Equal Pay theme for this majority. There was no Because setting a deadline takes a Act, and the courts held that there was process for this resolution, a resolution two-thirds vote of Congress, it would some reasonable expectation. that Democrats claim is a priority. We be absurd to say that changing that Well, there is nothing reasonable are here today for a headline so the deadline requires anything less. If a about that. And until we have the ERA Democrats can say they supported the simple majority of Congress could alter in the Constitution that provides the ERA when it was in the House. a proposed amendment after it has same level of scrutiny as race discrimi- But the fact is, Madam Speaker, that been sent to the States, the two-thirds nation, this will continue to be a prob- men and women in the United States requirement of Article V would be lem. are already equal under law. The Fifth meaningless. Or ask Jessica Gonzales if she thinks and Fourteenth Amendments to the A partisan majority cannot rewrite a it is redundant. Jessica’s estranged Constitution require as much, guaran- proposed amendment at will after there husband kidnapped and murdered their three young daughters after the police teeing equal protection for all under has been an agreement in Congress. the laws of this country. To me, the refused to enforce a restraining order. However, that is just what H.J. Res. 17 If we had the ERA, these cases would ERA is unnecessary, redundant, and di- and the Democrats propose to do. have had different outcomes. The ERA visive. The only thing it will do is em- The ERA expired in 1979, and this will create stronger legal recourse power the far-left special interest joint resolution is a legal fiction ad- against sex discrimination, it will em- groups and lead to activist litigation. vanced for political purposes. power Congress to better enforce and Just last year, the head of Planned Madam Speaker, I urge all Members enact laws protecting women, and it Parenthood declared: ‘‘There is no to oppose this resolution. will confirm the rightful place of gen- equal rights for women without access b 1030 der equality in the Constitution where to abortion, plain and simple.’’ Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, the it belongs. Or according to NARAL Pro-Choice I believe most of us recognize that gentlewoman errs, the deadline for America: ‘‘With its ratification, the this is the right thing to do. The ERA ratification is not part of the amend- ERA would reinforce the constitutional is about building an America that we right to abortion.’’ ment, it is part of the resolution pro- want. It is about forming a more per- Madam Speaker, we should take posing the amendment. And if Congress fect union, it is about equality, sur- them at their word. can propose a deadline, it can revoke vival, dignity, and respect. For years, groups like Planned Par- that proposal since it is not part of the Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I enthood and others have advocated for amendment at all. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from adoption of the ERA so they can use it Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to New Jersey (Mr. SMITH). to pursue their pro-abortion agendas. If the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam the ERA became law, it would allow SPEIER). Speaker, some lawmakers continue to these organizations to advance the rad- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, this is ignore, trivialize, or deny the fact that ical policies through the courts with- a glorious day for women in America. abortion activists plan to aggressively out being in full view of the American With the passage of the ERA and the use the Federal ERA—as they have people. These groups have hijacked the Violence Against Women Act, we are used State ERAs—in a litigation strat- ERA and are seeking to use it as a tool making great strides forward. egy designed to overturn pro-life laws to challenge States’ pro-life laws. This particular resolution does one and policies, including restrictions sup- But the reality is that this resolution thing. We want in the Constitution, ported by huge majorities of Ameri- is unconstitutional. Article V of the plain and simple. cans. Constitution empowers Congress to Antonin Scalia, the great jurist, said As the Marist Poll found recently in propose amendments to the Constitu- once: Does the Constitution require January: Seven in 10 Americans, in- tion by a two-thirds vote of both the discrimination based on sex? The an- cluding nearly half who identify as pro- House and the Senate. After Congress swer is no. choice, want significant restrictions on proposes an amendment, the amend- But if the question is: Does the Con- abortions. While I fundamentally dis- ment is sent to the States for ratifica- stitution prohibit discrimination based agree with abortion activists who tion. Three-fourths of the States must on sex? refuse to recognize an unborn child’s ratify the amendment in order for it to The answer is also no. inherent dignity, worth and value, become effective. That should send a chilling feeling in many on both sides now agree that how The equal rights amendment was pro- each of us that in the Constitution of the ERA is written will be used in posed in 1972. The amendment set an the United States women are not pro- court to massively promote abortion. explicit deadline. It gave the States 7 tected. NARAL Pro-Choice America said the ERA would ‘‘reinforce the constitu- years, until 1979, for ratification. Set- In fact, we are the only country with tional right to abortion’’ and ‘‘require ting a deadline for ratification is part a written Constitution that does not judges to strike down anti-abortion of Congress’ authority to determine prohibit discrimination based on sex. Shame on us. laws.’’ the mode of ratification under Article The National Organization for There can be no expiration date on V. Women said: ‘‘An ERA—properly inter- In 1920, the Supreme Court held in equality. This is a bipartisan bill. We preted—could negate the hundreds of Dillon v. Gloss that there was no doubt are proud to bring it to the floor. laws that have been passed restricting that Congress can set a date for ratify- My colleagues across the aisle may access to abortion. . . .’’ ing an amendment. The deadline to say we don’t need the ERA, women are Those laws include the Hyde amend- ratify the ERA has long since passed, already equal under the law, that it is ment, waiting periods, parental in- and the amendment fell short of the re- redundant. volvement statutes, women’s right-to- quired number of States. When pro- Well, tell that to Christy Brzonkala, know laws, conscience rights, and late posing a constitutional amendment, who was raped by two football players term abortion ban, like the Partial- the deadline for ratification is just as at Virginia Tech. She sought justice Birth Abortion Ban Act. important as the substance. under VAWA, but the Supreme Court By now, my colleagues know that the The District Court for D.C., less than struck down the civil suit provision, Supreme Court of New Mexico ruled 2 weeks ago, denied an effort by Vir- claiming Congress lacked the power to that the State was required—required ginia, Nevada, and Illinois to force the pass it. to fund abortion, based solely on the adoption of the ERA, despite the 1979 Or Tracy Rexroat, whose starting State ERA. deadline. In denying the effort of those salary at the Arizona Department of In like manner, the Supreme Court of States, the courts said that a deadline Education was $17,000 less than her col- Connecticut invalidated its State ban for ratification still receives the assent league. They based the salaries on on abortion funding based on its ERA.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.006 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1421 Ensuring equal rights for women and Congress can change it, and Congress tive abortions are ‘‘contrary to a mod- serious protections against violence should change it. ern understanding of the ERA.’’ and exploitation requires laws, poli- I am the product of the work of a The National Organization for cies, and spending priorities to achieve woman, my mother, and her mother Women has said, ‘‘An ERA—properly those noble and necessary goals, with- produced her. We should not forget interpreted—could negate the hundreds out—I say again, without putting un- women and their commitment and in- of laws that have been passed restrict- born baby girls and boys at risk of valuable contributions at our birth. ing access to abortion care and contra- death. Every woman should have the same ception.’’ Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I am rights as a man. They don’t get paid With this unconstitutional bill, my glad the gentleman recognizes that the same, they are discriminated in the colleagues across the aisle are hiding equality includes the right of each workplace, they are harassed, they are behind the rhetoric of equality for woman and man to make their own de- abused. They should have equal rights. women to eliminate any and all protec- cision about their reproductive choices. That has not occurred in America, and tions for unborn babies, half of which There can be no equality of the sexes it won’t happen until we pass this bill. would be girls, then women, if given when one class of people is denied the I favor the passage and I appreciate the chance to live. ability to control their own bodies. the spirit in which it is offered. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I leagues to oppose this bill. the distinguished gentlewoman from yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman b 1045 Georgia (Mrs. MCBATH). from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO). Mrs. MCBATH. Madam Speaker, I Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. in opposition to this bill. This push to yield the balance of my time to the Madam Speaker, I celebrate this remove the deadline for ratification of gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) Women’s History Month by reflecting the Equal Rights Amendment is an un- that he may control that time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- on the achievement of so many women necessary and unconstitutional power- tleman from Tennessee will control the who have blazed a trail for the genera- grab. tions that followed them; women who This bill is unconstitutional. Con- time. Mr. COHEN. Unlike Alexander Haig, I didn’t listen when they were told that gress set a deadline for the ERA; it was they couldn’t, they shouldn’t, or that am only here temporarily. 1979. With only 35 of the 38 States need- Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to they didn’t belong. ed for ratification at the time, Con- American women have fought for the the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. gress extended the deadline to 1982, but right to vote, the right to equal edu- CAROLYN B. MALONEY), who is from the no other States joined in, ending the cation, the right to reproductive East Side and who, as chairperson, ratification process for the equal rights healthcare, and the right to financially brought us the great hearing last year amendment. provide for our families and be com- on the ERA. Even the late Supreme Court Justice pensated the same as men. And we will Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that the continue these fights until our Con- York. Madam Speaker, there is no time deadline for the ERA ratification had stitution declares that women are limit on equality. The equal rights long passed. She said: ‘‘I would like to equal in the eyes of the law. amendment passed the needed 38 It is time for full constitutional see a new beginning. I’d like it to start States, including the great State of equality. The American people over- over. There’s too much controversy New York. Enough is enough. It is long whelmingly support this bipartisan leg- about latecomers—Virginia, long after past time for women to be in the Con- islation. I am proud to vote for it again the deadline passed. Plus, a number of stitution. today in honor of the generations of States have withdrawn their ratifica- We may not always be able to con- women that have made strides toward tion. So, if you count a latecomer on trol, nor should women’s rights be de- equality. I know that we will soon the plus side, how can you disregard pendent upon who controls State gov- achieve it. States that said, ‘‘We’ve changed our ernments, who is in the White House or Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I minds?’’’ If my colleagues on the other Congress, or who sits on the Supreme yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman side of the aisle want to ratify the Court. from Indiana (Mrs. SPARTZ). ERA, they have to start over. Our rights shouldn’t be determined Mrs. SPARTZ. Madam Speaker, I Women also already have equal by these types of things. It should be in think it is a good discussion to have, rights under the law. In decision after the document, the document they in- but I would suggest to my colleagues decision, the United States Supreme terpret and that they are bound by. from the other side, if they do believe Court has underscored that the 14th It is long past time to spell out this issue is still valid and necessary, Amendment to the United States Con- equality in our Constitution with the to actually restart this process from stitution gives women equal rights and ERA. the beginning, because we are wasting prohibits discrimination on the basis of Unfortunately, we are seeing the ef- our time right here. A 1972 amendment sex, rendering, I believe, the ERA un- fects of gender inequality acutely dur- cannot be ratified, it doesn’t exist. It necessary. ing this pandemic. An estimated 1 mil- has expired. It is unconstitutional. A Finally, if ratified, the ERA would be lion more women than men have lost lot of things have changed. used to codify the right to abortion, their jobs, and a disproportionate num- We can debate if it is necessary or undoing pro-life protections, and forc- ber of those suffering are Black women not, but if we want to have a real de- ing taxpayers to fund abortions. and Latinas. bate, we need to restart this from the The New Mexico Supreme Court We need to pass it. It is urgently beginning and not waste time debating ruled that their State’s ERA provision needed. Let’s just imagine if the ERA something that doesn’t exist. So I required the State to fund abortions. had been ratified in the 1970s, as it would ask not to support this amend- Numerous pro-abortion groups have al- should have been. ment, and it is unconstitutional. ready made the case for ratifying the Would we have needed today a dra- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I ERA on the basis of expanding their matic Me Too, Time’s Up movement yield 1 minute to the distinguished abortion agenda. Just listen to the with hundreds of thousands of women gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. words of the organizations pushing this having to tell their often painful per- COHEN). legislation themselves. sonal stories in order to get justice? Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I want The National Abortion and Reproduc- Or would the Violence Against to thank the chairman for his time, tive Rights Action League, NARAL, Women Act and other legislation ad- and I want to thank Mrs. MALONEY and has claimed that, ‘‘With its ratifica- dressing sexual assault have been Ms. SPEIER for their long work on this, tion, the ERA would reinforce the con- passed, if it had been passed much and the many women before them who stitutional right to abortion.’’ sooner, without the risk of a Supreme have worked hard on this effort. Planned Parenthood and the Wom- Court ruling limiting a woman’s right Congress created the limitation on en’s Law Project has said that State to sue? Women could sue directly if years on the passage of the ERA, and bans and government funding of elec- they were in the Constitution.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.008 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 We have the opportunity to make Guaranteeing abortion on demand is cacy of the equal rights amendment. I equal rights under the law a reality for completely wrong. It is not a constitu- thank Chairman NADLER for enabling our mothers, our daughters, our grand- tional right. As a matter of fact, the us to have this legislation on the floor daughters, and ourselves. We must rec- person in the womb should have the today and for his leadership on this ognize that there is no time limit on constitutional right. It is not a ‘‘my issue over time. equality and vote to pass today’s reso- body, my choice’’ issue because the Madam Speaker, 100 years ago, in lution now. person in the womb is not the same 1921, a solemn promise was made to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Would body as the woman. women of our country, one honoring the gentlewoman please pull her mask Also, NARAL Pro-Choice America our most fundamental truth as a na- up. claims: ‘‘With its ratification, the ERA tion, as the equal rights amendment Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I yield would reinforce the constitutional was first introduced. When it was first the balance of my time to the gen- right to abortion.’’ introduced, it said: ‘‘Men and women tleman from New York (Mr. NADLER), If anything, we should be guaran- shall have equal rights throughout the who is the chairman of the committee, teeing a constitutional right to people United States and every place subject that he may control that time. in the womb. They should have the to its jurisdiction.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- constitutional right to life, liberty, and Simple, clear, fair, and just. Yet, a tleman will control the balance of the the pursuit of happiness. century later, that promise remains time. Let’s carry on. VAWA, Violence unfulfilled. The equal rights amend- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I Against Women Act. Democrats have ment still has not been enshrined in reserve the balance of my time. hijacked a program designed to help the Constitution, and American women Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I marginalized women and have turned it still face inequality under the law and, yield 1 minute to the distinguished into a political weapon that erases gen- therefore, in their lives. gentlewoman from California (Ms. der and destroys all religious freedom. In recent years, American women CHU). On the wall right here, it says: In have renewed the legal fight for the Ms. CHU. Madam Speaker, discrimi- God We Trust. God states that He cre- equal rights amendment. Women of all nation against women is a part of ated male and female, not a plethora of backgrounds—students, mothers, sen- America’s history, but it should not be genders that anyone can choose from. iors, communities of color, indigenous our future. That is why we need the They want to let men calling them- women, et cetera—have taken up the equal rights amendment. selves women sleep with women in do- mantle of the suffragists before them, It was not an accident that women mestic abuse shelters. The Democrats standing on suffragists’ shoulders as were left out of the Constitution. The will not be satisfied until every bat- they marched, mobilized, protested, Founders very much believed us to be tered woman is endangered so long as and picketed for their rights. Because unequal and, as such, we could not own their sexual orientation and gender of their courage and commitment, 38 property, vote, hold certain jobs, or identity ideology advances. States have now ratified the equal even serve on a jury. That is not science. Science says that rights amendment. The impacts of that discrimination there are only two genders, male and But one final barrier remains: remov- are still felt today. Women are paid female, according to the chromosomes. ing the artificial, arbitrary time limit less than men and still face discrimina- Make no mistake about it, Demo- for ratification. As the distinguished tion for being pregnant. crats want to destroy our country. chairman pointed out, that deadline The Founders were wrong, and this is They want to close every church and timetable is not in the Constitution. our chance to fix it by doing what they nonprofit that doesn’t capitulate to Until we remove that arbitrary time refused to do: assert in the Constitu- their oppressive agenda. Democrats limit, the ERA cannot become part of tion that women, too, have rights. want to put domestic violence abusers our Constitution. The ERA will not end discrimination, in the same room as their victims. Last year, the House passed legisla- but it will empower us to fight it in Democrats want to dissolve all sex- tion to remove this arbitrary time court. Already, 38 States have ratified based protection for women and girls limit, but unfortunately, the Senate this amendment, which satisfies the re- through the relentless onslaught of failed to do so. So, today, the House quirements in the Constitution. The gender identity. will, once again, pass this legislation vast majority of Americans support it. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, every and send it to the Senate for a vote. We Congress set a deadline for ratifica- amendment since the 22nd, except for are proud to be doing it in Women’s tion, which means we can repeal it. It the 27th, has had a deadline for ratifi- History Month. is time to affirm that there is no expi- cation inserted in the resolution. But if We salute again Congresswoman ration date on equality. you look at the Constitution, Madam JACKIE SPEIER, our champion on the Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, you won’t find the deadline. legislation on the floor today, and Con- yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman That is because the deadline is part of gresswoman CAROLYN MALONEY, who from Georgia (Mrs. GREENE). the congressional resolution proposing has been our lead sponsor of the ERA Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Madam the amendment, not part of the amend- for 25 years now. Speaker, the language of the equal ment itself. Madam Speaker, I thank Members rights amendment is simple, but don’t What Congress can propose, Congress from both sides of the aisle, including be deceived by its simple language. can alter, which is all we are proposing cosponsor Representative TOM REED The reviving of the deadline and rati- to do today. from New York, for their bipartisan fying of this amendment would destroy Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to support in the Congress, which reflects all distinctions between men and the distinguished gentlewoman from the overwhelming bipartisan support in women, enshrine abortion, and em- California (Ms. PELOSI). the country. A full 94 percent of the power the woke feminist mob. Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I public supports the equal rights The equal rights amendment is dead thank the gentleman for yielding. It is amendment, including 99 percent, near- and should remain dead. The States wonderful to see Members of Congress ly unanimous support, among and Congress missed the deadline to wearing white today to observe the millennials and Generation Z. have the amendment passed in 1979. fact that we are making history by Let us not forget that, in 1972, the The Trump Department of Justice passing legislation about equality in equal rights amendment was passed issued a legal opinion in January that our country. with bipartisan supermajorities in both the deadline for the ERA has already I thank Congresswoman JACKIE Chambers of Congress, and it enjoyed passed, by any legal measure. SPEIER for her relentless championing the strong support of President Nixon, The ERA would be a new constitu- of this equal rights amendment in who wrote in 1968 that ‘‘the task of tional right guaranteeing abortion on terms of the date that the distin- achieving constitutional equality be- demand. Have we not murdered enough guished chair of the Judiciary Com- tween the sexes is still not completed’’ people in the womb in this country, mittee referenced. I also thank CARO- and pointed out that all Republican over 62 million? LYN MALONEY for her long-term advo- National Conventions since 1940 have

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The ERA is a threat to the his- passage of the equal rights amendment, lege students, make up the majority of torical strides women have made. It which is one of the most important medical and law school students, and will eradicate State and Federal pro- steps that we can take to affirm and run 12.3 million women-owned busi- life laws and policies, and the process ensure women’s equality in America. nesses while generating $1.8 trillion is blatantly unconstitutional. The text of the equal rights amend- each year. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- ment states: ‘‘Equality of rights under Little girls can be whatever they leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on this resolution the law shall not be denied or abridged want to be, whether that is an astro- and to, instead, uphold the Constitu- by the United States or by any State naut, a doctor, a full-time mom work- tion, promote life, and protect women’s on account of sex.’’ ing at home, or a Member of Congress. rights. ‘‘On account of sex’’ recalls to mind The ERA would not add to the rights Mrs. MCBATH. Madam Speaker, I the beautiful documentary about Ruth already guaranteed by the 14th Amend- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Bader Ginsburg. ment’s Equal Protection Clause, but it Maryland (Mr. HOYER), our esteemed Passing the equal rights amendment could jeopardize them. will create essential avenues for legal leader of the House. How? Two ways. Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I recourse for people who face discrimi- First, by making it discriminatory to thank the gentlewoman for yielding. nation under the laws on the basis of offer benefits to women not offered to Madam Speaker, as we celebrate sex. It will ensure that the Supreme men; women’s scholarships, women’s Women’s History Month, we do so with Court applies the same standard of re- colleges, job protection for pregnant an awareness that so much work in the view for sex discrimination cases as it women, and safe spaces may all be on fight for equality remains. Much has applies to cases of discrimination based the chopping block. on race and national origin. It will help When the equal rights amendment been accomplished, but much remains Congress pass laws for better legal pro- was first proposed a century ago, many to be done. This is one of those. tections against injustice, including women’s rights advocates recognized That is what the House is focusing on those related to sexual assault, domes- the negative ramifications it would this week, women’s equality, women’s tic violence, and paycheck unfairness. bring. In fact, future First Lady Elea- safety and justice, and women’s oppor- It will confirm the rightful place of nor Roosevelt expressed concerns that tunity. I am proud that we are taking gender equality in all aspects of life. legislation protecting women in the action to reauthorize the Violence There are some who say that the workplace could be eliminated should Against Women Act within the first 3 equal rights amendment is not needed. the ERA become part of the U.S. Con- months of the new Congress. To them, I quote the late Justice stitution. I was a cosponsor—and proud of it—of Antonin Scalia, who said: ‘‘Certainly Secondly, because the 1972 definition the original 1994 Violence Against the Constitution does not require dis- of sex as male and female is no longer Women Act. We passed the original crimination on the basis of sex. The accepted by many today and, instead, VAWA on a bipartisan basis and reau- only issue is whether it prohibits it. It will require new protections for sexual thorized it with bipartisan support in does not.’’ orientation and gender identity. This is 2000 and again in 2005. Those were over- These are not just words. This is the a path that has already proven to be a whelming votes of 371–1 and 415–4. daily reality for America’s women who threat to women’s privacy, safety, and Now we are talking about the equal face inequality and injustice in so equality. Don’t take it from me. Talk rights amendment, I understand. many arenas of life, from a massive to the nine women in California who In 2013, we did it again on VAWA, 87 wage gap, to pregnancy discrimination, were sexually harassed in a women’s Republicans joining all 199 Democrats to sexual harassment in the workplace, shelter by a biological male identifying in the House vote. Every time we reau- to economic disparities that have wors- as a woman. thorized the law, we made it stronger, ened during coronavirus. The equal rights amendment would ensuring protections for more women b 1100 not only codify inequality for women, who were victimized by domestic abuse, stalking, and other crimes. Passing this resolution, and then the but also destroy the rights of the un- born. The ERA advocates have been un- Last Congress, our House Democratic ERA, will not only help women, but by majority passed a VAWA reauthoriza- unleashing the full economic potential equivocal about their support for abor- tion and for using the ERA to overturn tion that included these expanded pro- of women, it will help families and tections, but Senate Republicans boost our economy, all while advancing pro-life laws. Courts have already used State blocked it from consideration. Not that justice and equality in America for ev- they offered an alternative, not that eryone. versions of the ERA to force taxpayers Madam Speaker, I urge a strong bi- to fund abortions. A Federal ERA they said: This is a problem and we partisan vote on this strong step to- would threaten State pro-life laws, need to solve it. It has been bipartisan, ward equality for women, progress for Federal protections like the Hyde so here is our view and we will go to families, and a stronger America—af- amendment, and conscience protec- conference on it. firming the truth, Madam Speaker, tions for American medical profes- They simply blocked it. that you have espoused that when sionals who may otherwise be forced to It is essential, Madam Speaker, that women succeed, America succeeds. perform an abortion. Congress take action with a long-term I commend the leadership on this Fortunately, the time limit to pass reauthorization of VAWA, made all the issue, the distinguished chairman, and the ERA expired decades ago, and there more critical by the rise in domestic the sponsors of the resolution, JACKIE is agreement that Congress cannot go violence we have seen during the SPEIER and CAROLYN MALONEY. back and remove a deadline from a pre- COVID–19 pandemic and more people Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I vious constitutional amendment initia- having to stay home; an epidemic of yield to the gentlewoman from Georgia tive. For example, the Supreme Court domestic violence. Let’s send a mes- (Mrs. MCBATH) to control the balance has already recognized that the 1972 sage to the women and men of America of my time. ERA expired, and the Department of that Congress will continue to do its The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Justice issued a ruling saying: ‘‘Con- part to root out domestic violence and tlewoman from Georgia will control gress may not revive a proposed abuse. the time. amendment after a deadline, for its I was just with Congresswoman JACK- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I ratification has expired.’’ SON LEE, the sponsor and the chair of yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman Just over a week ago, a Federal dis- the Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland from Missouri (Mrs. HARTZLER). trict court ruled that the deadline to Security Subcommittee. Chairman

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Once we pass it in the House, I I hope my colleagues will join me in ERA would unleash a crippling ava- hope the Senate will send it quickly to supporting both H.J. Res. 17 and the re- lanche of activist litigation that could President Biden to sign it into law. authorization of the Violence Against have unforeseen and unintended impli- Madam Speaker, I am speaking on Women Act. Both will articulate our cations to issues ranging from abortion both VAWA, obviously, and the ERA, concern for women, for mothers, for to freedom of conscience and freedom two very critically important pieces of daughters, for sisters, for neighbors, of speech. legislation. for friends. Today, 50 years after its adoption, Last year, Virginia became the 38th We have a chance this week to send a the Democrats propose to retroactively State to ratify the equal rights amend- message that Congress will not tol- amend the ERA to remove its deadline. ment. When I hear the opposition to erate violence or discrimination They argue that Congress can alter the equal rights amendment, you against women, and we have an oppor- amendments it has sent to the States, would think that we were organizing to tunity to mark this Women’s History even a half century later, and yet still defeat women’s rights. I think some of Month, not just with words, but with count their ratification votes from a these speeches were written by Lewis actions that mean something by mak- half century ago. Carroll. ing history in a very positive way, ben- This would allow them to add three After Virginia passed and became the efiting not only women, but our Nation States that voted to ratify long after 38th State, the House passed a resolu- as a whole. the deadline was passed for the very tion to affirm that, with Virginia’s ac- Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- amendment that established that dead- tion, the equal rights amendment had leagues to support these two very im- line. been duly added to our Constitution as portant pieces of legislation. Of course, they don’t explain how to the 28th Amendment. However, the Re- Mrs. MCBATH. Madam Speaker, I deal with the five States that have publican-led Senate refused to do the yield to the gentleman from New York since rescinded their ratification votes. same. (Mr. NADLER) to control the balance of The courts have already ruled Now, with the Democratic-led Sen- my time. against this approach as brazenly un- ate, I am hopeful that Congress can af- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- constitutional. firm the adoption of that amendment tleman from New York will control the As Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an ardent and provide strong, legal backing to time. supporter of the ERA, pointed out a those seeking to have it recognized by Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I few years ago: ‘‘So, if you count a late- our courts as a full part of our Con- reserve the balance of my time. comer on the plus side, how can you stitution. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I disregard States that said, ‘We’ve What little faith we demonstrate in yield 1 minute to the gentleman from changed our minds?’’’ the courts of the United States of Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE). If the majority were serious, it would America when it is going to be inter- Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, reintroduce the ERA and debate it preted, according to some, as not af- every person, regardless of sex, must be openly and constitutionally, as Justice firming equal rights for women, but treated equally under the law. H.J. Ginsburg suggested. They won’t, be- somehow undermining equal rights. Res. 17 reaffirms this core American cause they know that in the nearly That is why I say that I think these value. It makes clear that the arbi- half century that has passed since the speeches were written by Lewis Car- trary deadline in the equal rights ERA was proposed, the world itself has roll. amendment may not stand in the way passed them by. The amendment simply states, as I of achieving full equality for women. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I am sure has been said: ‘‘Equality of With women losing their jobs at dis- yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman proportionately high rates, the COVID– rights under the law shall not be de- from Texas (Ms. GARCIA). nied or abridged by the United States 19 pandemic has only further revealed Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speak- or by any State on account of sex.’’ the need for this amendment. er, as a young woman in Texas, I In 2020, American women lost more How can that be misinterpreted to marched with hundreds of other women than 5 million jobs. A vote for this res- say somehow we are enunciating a in support of the equal rights amend- olution is a vote for equal access to proposition that would undermine ment. Today, I stand with all my col- healthcare. It is a vote for equal pay rather than protect and lift up the leagues here to affirm our support for for the same work. It is a vote for rights of women? women’s equality. equal opportunity and basic human It is long overdue that we, as a Na- Women are behind some of the Na- rights in all other aspects of life for tion, affirm this truth: that all men tion’s greatest achievements. We flew women in this country. and women are created equal. Not the across the Atlantic, fought for civil Congress must act now to remove same, quite obviously, but equal, en- rights, set athletic records, sent men this arbitrary deadline. There must be dowed by their Creator with certain to space, and then went there our- no time limit on guaranteeing equal unalienable rights; that among these selves. We have forged our own paths rights under the law. are life, liberty, and the pursuit of hap- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- and put many cracks in the glass ceil- piness. leagues to support H.J. Res. 17. ing, but there is still much more to do. Madam Speaker, I have two grand- ‘‘Women deserve equality.’’ ‘‘Las daughters and I have three great- b 1115 mujeres merecemos igualdad.’’ granddaughters. The late Justice Ruth Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I I strongly urge my colleagues to vote Bader Ginsburg—the famous or, as she yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from ‘‘yes’’ on H.J. Res. 17. would say from time to time, the infa- California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I mous RGB—said this: ‘‘I would like to Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, reserve the balance of my time. see my granddaughters, when they pick nearly a half century ago, Congress Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I up the Constitution, to see that no- passed the equal rights amendment and yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman tion—that women and men are persons sent it to the States with a 7-year from Massachusetts (Mrs. TRAHAN). of equal stature—I’d like them to see deadline for ratification. When that Mrs. TRAHAN. Madam Speaker, I that it is a basic principle of our soci- deadline expired in 1979, it was three rise in full support of the equal rights ety.’’ States short of passage. amendment and to debunk some of the Madam Speaker, that is what this Many States rejected it because it nonsense being spouted by my col- amendment is about. It should have was duplicative of the Fifth and 14th leagues across the aisle.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.013 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1425 This legislation is not about special fundamental rights must be guaran- We are the only western democracy rights, it is not about preferential teed. We must secure equality for without such a clause in its Constitu- treatment, and it is not about erasing women under the law, in the Constitu- tion. Today, we have an opportunity to sex differences. It is about finally guar- tion, and in our daily lives. rectify that glaring omission. anteeing equal rights, plain and simple. If we want to hand a more perfect The arbitrary deadline for ratifica- Critics of the ERA know that, or at union over to our daughters—and I tion that Congress imposed, and later least they would if they actually read have two—this Women’s History extended, can be just as easily re- the legislation. It is right there for all Month, let’s seize the moment and end moved, and that is all this legislation of us to see. ‘‘Equality of rights under sex discrimination once and for all. does. It can be just as easily removed, the law shall not be denied or abridged I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this resolution because it is not part of the amend- by the United States or by any State to remove the arbitrary and outdated ment, as some of our Republican on account of sex,’’ period. deadline for ratifying the ERA. friends said. Everyone in this Capitol has a moth- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I Every amendment since the 22nd er, and some of us are blessed to have reserve the balance of my time. Amendment, except for the 27th, has daughters. This amendment is about Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I had such a clause. And if you look at them. It is about completing the work yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman the text of the Constitution, it is not of generations of women before us who from Connecticut (Ms. DELAURO). there. That is because the deadline is marched for full equality, and it is Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, for part of the resolution proposing the about finishing that journey so that nearly 50 years, our country has strived constitutional amendment, not part of the next generation will experience to make equal rights for women a the constitutional amendment. If Con- nothing other than full and fair rights foundational value in the United gress can establish a deadline by reso- under the law. States Constitution through the equal lution, it can certainly, by resolution, I urge my colleagues to give our rights amendment. Women deserve extend or change the deadline. That is daughters that chance. Join us and nothing less than equal treatment, all this resolution does. pass this resolution. whether it be equal pay for equal work, Adopting the ERA would bring our Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I freedom from discrimination, freedom country closer to truly fulfilling values reserve the balance of my time. from sexual assault, or freedom from of inclusion and equal opportunity for Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I domestic violence. The equal rights all people. Adopting this legislation yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman amendment will help to fill those gaps. would help make this a reality. from Michigan (Mrs. LAWRENCE). We now have enough States for that I urge all Members to support this Mrs. LAWRENCE. Madam Speaker, I to become the law of the land. This res- resolution. rise today in strong support of remov- olution will help clear the path for this Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to ing this arbitrary time limit for ratify- much-needed change, and I urge my the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. ing the equal rights amendment. colleagues to support this important JACKSON LEE). I ask all my colleagues: Are we going resolution so that every woman and (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was to tell our mothers, our sisters, daugh- every girl can have equal justice under given permission to revise and extend ters, nieces, and granddaughters that the law. her remarks.) there is an expiration date on equality? I ask my colleagues on the other side Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I hope that answer is no. of the aisle: What are you afraid of? we have just been engaged in pre- This pandemic has only worsened the Why? Why can you not affirm equal senting to the public the Violence inequality that women are facing, espe- rights for women in the United States Against Women Act. But all of it cially women of color. Making the of America? It is not a hard mountain stands on the shoulders of the equal equal rights amendment a part of our to climb. But it says every woman and rights amendment, which has been long Constitution guarantees that men and every girl can have equal justice under overdue. women are truly treated equal under the law. What an amazing journey that this the law. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I legislation has taken, and how sad it is Today, the House can send a clear reserve the balance of my time. to acknowledge that we are one of only message that we will not tolerate sex- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, we a few nations that does not have an ual discrimination, that gender equal- are prepared to close. equal rights amendment in its con- ity should be the law of the land. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I stitution. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I remember going to Afghanistan and reserve the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I oppose H.J. Res. working with the women of Afghani- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I 17. I believe that the speakers we have stan to include the rights of women in yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman had here today on our side have agreed their Constitution. I want to say that from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN with that and made very, very effective again: To include the rights of women SCHULTZ). points on why to oppose this resolu- in their Constitution. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. tion. So let me speak clearly to vital Madam Speaker, today, we confront Men and women are already equal points of this resolution. This is not an one of America’s lingering legacies of under the Constitution. This legisla- abortion bill. However, we realize that discrimination. tion would make us no more equal. It the right to choose is embedded in the At America’s founding, women were is merely a vehicle for the far-left’s Constitution in the Ninth Amendment. intentionally left out of the Constitu- special interest groups to use to enact But this is not that. tion and, as second-class citizens, we their pro-abortion agenda. It is uncon- It is a bill that says that women have did not have the right to vote or own stitutional. It is unnecessary. And it a right, as Alice Paul said so many property. should not become law. years ago, to be able to have rights of Today, we still receive less pay for Madam Speaker, I urge my col- equality under this flag, under this the same work, and we face actual or leagues to oppose this resolution, and I Constitution. Are we suggesting that imminent threats of violence and har- yield back the balance of my time. that should not be? assment daily. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I In addition, let it be very clear that But the equal rights amendment re- yield myself such time as I may con- any court decision that was issued, the jects that. sume. U.S. District Court for the District of After over a century, the ERA is on Madam Speaker, Alice Paul’s equal Columbia, that is, the Commonwealth the cusp of ratification, and we finally rights amendment was introduced in of Virginia v. Ferriero, we can explain have a President who will make this both Houses of Congress way back in that case, because the Court said the long overdue provision of our Constitu- 1923. But 96 years later, the United only authority to extend the deadline tion a reality. States Constitution still does not ex- was Congress, and here we are. Con- Women’s rights should not depend on plicitly declare that women have equal gress is now intending to extend that which party is in power. These basic rights under the law. deadline.

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BRIAN FITZPATRICK, side of the aisle want to leave without gress has the power to set ratifications dead- House of Representatives, recognizing the fact that women make lines, as Article V of the Constitution, which Washington, DC. 80 cents for every $1 a man earns, and governs the constitutional amendment proc- Hon. JERROLD NADLER, that they are treated unfairly in the ess, does not itself provide for ratification House of Representatives, workplace. deadlines of any kind. Of course, the power to Washington, DC. If you want equal dignity, if you set deadlines necessarily includes the power DEAR CHAIRWOMAN JACKSON LEE, REP- want the rights of women to be pro- to remove those deadlines. RESENTATIVE FITZPATRICK, AND CHAIRMAN moted, vote for the ERA. By removing the ratification deadline that NADLER: The National Coalition Against Do- Madam Speaker, I strongly support H.J. Congress set previously, H.J. Res. 17 ensures mestic Violence, (NCADV) applauds you for Res. 17. H.J. Res. 17, introduced by Rep- that the recent ratifications by Nevada, Illinois, introducing the Violence Against Women Re- resentative JACKIE SPEIER with 209 co-spon- and Virginia are counted and that the ERA be- authorization Act of 2021. The Violence sors, would take a critical step towards ensur- comes part of our Constitution. Against Women Act (VAWA) is one of the ing that the Equal Rights Amendment, or We are on the verge of a breakthrough for three pillars of the Federal response to do- ‘‘ERA’’, becomes part of the Constitution. equality in this country, despite all the obsta- mestic violence. First passed in 1994 under The resolution provides that notwithstanding cles in our current political and social climate. the leadership of then-Senator Biden, VAWA the ratification deadline of 1979 that Congress This resolution will ensure that no deadline has been reauthorized three times since set for the ERA and later extended to 1982, stands in the way. Therefore, I strongly sup- then, most recently in 2013. VAWA’s author- ization lapsed in 2018. the ERA ‘‘shall be valid to all intents and pur- port H.J. Res. 17 and urge its passage by the poses as part of the Constitution whenever House. Every reauthorization included critical up- ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I dates to enhance America’s response to do- the several States.’’ yield back the balance of my time. mestic violence and other forms of gender- The purpose of the ERA is simple and fun- Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, based violence. These enhancements reflect damental: It ensures that everyone is treated I rise today to offer my strong support for H.J. the evolution of our understanding of the dy- equally under the law, regardless of sex or Res. 17, a resolution removing the time limit namics of violence and the needs of impacted gender. Almost one hundred years ago, Alice for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. communities. The Violence Against Women Paul, who helped lead the campaign to secure Women in the United States make extraor- Reauthorization Act of 2021 is the successor women’s right to vote, proposed the first dinary contributions to our workforce and com- bill to these previous reauthorizations and is version of the ERA. munities—and even more so in the face of the a slightly updated version of the H.R. 1585/S. 2843, the Violence Against Women Reauthor- She and her fellow suffragists knew that if COVID–19 pandemic. Yet, unfortunately, we ization Act of 2019, which passed the House of women were to achieve true equality, our Na- remain unprotected under the law from dis- Representatives with strong bipartisan sup- tion’s founding document needed to be crimination. This long-overdue legislation will port before dying in the Senate. amended to reflect that core principle. Nearly enshrine in our Constitution the principle of a century later, it is long past time to make women’s equality and explicitly prohibit dis- Like its predecessor, the updated 2021 bill that dream a reality. crimination based on sex. invests in prevention; keeps guns out of the In 1971 and 1972, the House and Senate, The Equal Rights Amendment states simply: hands of adjudicated dating abusers and respectively, passed the ERA by well more ‘‘equality of rights under the law shall not be stalkers; promotes survivors’ economic sta- than the constitutionally-mandated two-thirds denied or abridged by the United States or by bility; ends impunity for non Natives who commit gender-based violence on Tribal majority in each chamber. any State on account of sex.’’ And in this sim- It contained these simple words: ‘‘Equality of lands by expanding special tribal criminal ple text is guaranteed the following: jurisdiction beyond domestic violence; and rights under the law shall not be denied or Avenues of legal recourse for people who increases survivors’ access to safe housing. abridged by the United States or by any State face sex-based discrimination, The Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- on account of sex.’’ In the years that quickly Prompting of Supreme Court to consider tion Act of 2021 also recognizes the disparate followed, dozens of States ratified the ERA cases of sex discrimination with rigorous impact of gender-based violence on commu- through their legislatures. standards, and nities of color due to systemic racism and in- By the end of the 1970s, the ERA was just The power for Congress to enact laws that creases funding for culturally specific orga- a few States short of full ratification. But then ensure sex equality in all aspects of life. nizations serving these communities. The Vi- progress slowed, and the deadline Congress It is for these reasons, and many others not olence Against Women Reauthorization Act had set for ratification passed. A well-orga- listed, that we must act to remove the arbitrary of 2021 expands VAWA’s life-saving provi- nized counter-movement scared the American time limit for ratification and codify this sions to increase access to safety and justice people into thinking that a guarantee of equal- Amendment. for all survivors. ity would somehow harm women who stay at As a member of the Democratic Women’s It is particularly critical to reauthorize home to raise their children or would erode Caucus, I am steadfast in my commitment to and improve VAWA as we continue to battle American families. What had started as a mat- advancing women’s rights both in my district the COVID–19 pandemic. In a recent survey ter of broad consensus became another divi- and across the nation. My tenure in Congress of domestic violence programs, 84% reported sive wedge in the culture wars. has been in part defined by my advocacy on that intimate partner violence has increased Today we know better. We know that in the behalf of women and their successes—but I in their community during the pandemic. year 2021, it is unacceptable that women still stand on the shoulders of generations of hero- Fifty percent reported the use of firearms. make only 80 cents for every dollar men earn. ines fighting for equality. It is in their honor against intimate partners has increased, and We know that when women are treated with that I support this legislation today. one-third reported intimate partner homi- equal dignity and respect in the workplace, in I urge my colleagues to support H.J. Res. cides have increased in their communities. the home, by our institutions of government, 17. The Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- and in our society at large, all of the American Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I in- tion Act of 2021 responds to the needs of sur- people stand to benefit. And we know that a clude the following letters of endorsement for vivors and supports the programs that serve simple but fundamental guarantee of equality H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women’s Act them. should be welcomed rather than feared. (VAWA) into the RECORD. We thank you, again, for your leadership, Thankfully, the momentum for ERA ratifica- Letters are from: The National Coalition and we urge the House to pass the Violence tion has picked back up. Nevada ratified the Against Domestic Violence, National Resource Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 ERA in 2017, and Illinois followed suit the next Center on Domestic Violence, The National as a matter of upmost urgency. year. Then, in January 2020, Virginia made Center on Violence Against Women in the Sincerely, history and became the 38th State to pass a Black Community, YWCA, End Sexual Vio- The National Coalition Against Domestic resolution ratifying the ERA. So long as these lence, National Coalition Against Domestic Vi- Violence.

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NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER Updating the federal definition of domestic of Black women and they have been denied ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, violence for the purposes of VAWA grants adequate resources and access to legal sys- Harrisburg, PA, March 8, 2021. only to acknowledge the full range of abuse tems, funding, crisis services, and other pro- Hon. JERRY NADLER, victims suffer (does not impact the criminal grams. House of Representatives, definition of domestic violence); Thank you for not only hearing the needs Washington, DC. Maintaining existing protections for all of Black survivors, but also addressing them Hon. BRIAN FITZPATRICK, survivors; and in H.R. 1620 which provides measured en- House of Representatives, Improving the healthcare system’s re- hancements for the bipartisan support and Washington, DC. sponse to domestic violence, sexual assault, passage of such critical provisions as Hon. SHEILA JACKSON LEE, dating violence, and stalking. strengthening and enforcing public housing House of Representatives, Again, thank you for championing the protections, improving access to healthcare Washington, DC. needs of victims and survivors and for sup- options, expanding civil legal representation, DEAR REPRESENTATIVES NADLER, JACKSON porting the work of domestic and sexual vio- promoting firearm surrender protocols, re- lence programs across the country. We look LEE AND FITZPATRICK: On behalf of the Na- ducing bench warrants for victims who fear forward to continuing to work with you and tional Resource Center on Domestic Vio- to appear in court, creating restorative prac- your colleagues in Congress to ensure bipar- lence, which has worked since 1993 to tices that are solutions-based, expanding tisan support for VAWA 2021 and to pass leg- strengthen and transform efforts to end do- tribal sovereignty over specific crimes com- islation that will provide needed services and mestic violence, I am writing to express our mitted by non-Native perpetrators, and supports to survivors and their families and support for the Reauthorization of the Vio- prioritizing sexual assault prevention to communities. lence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2021 ameliorate intervention. Sincerely, and our gratitude for your leadership in en- Additionally, the following provisions will FARZANA Q. SAFIULLAH, suring that survivors are able to access life- greatly improve services for Black survivors saving programs and services. Chief Executive Officer. -- and we deeply appreciate the inclusion of: a With each reauthorization of VAWA, Con- $40 million authorization for the Culturally gress has made important steps forward to THE NATIONAL CENTER ON VLOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE BLACK Specific Services Program; economic justice better address the needs of survivors and programs that include access to unemploy- communities. Based on extensive conversa- COMMUNITY, ment insurance; and protections for all sur- tions with and feedback from local programs Washington, DC, March 10, 2021. vivors accessing services thereby preventing and advocates about current strengths and Hon. SHEILA JACKSON LEE, discrimination. disparities in VAWA, we—along with our US. House of Representatives, Thank you for your unyielding and tireless partners in the domestic and sexual violence Washington, DC. efforts and bringing the margins to the cen- movements—recommended several key en- Hon. JERROLD NADLER, ter to ensure that VAWA, after twenty-seven hancements to the current statute. We are House of Representatives, very pleased that your legislation includes Washington, DC. years, continues to prioritize the safety of survivors and hold perpetrators accountable the targeted improvements that programs Hon. BRIAN FITZPATRICK, across the country need to do their jobs and House of Representatives, in a way that is survivor-centered, honors support survivors. Washington, DC. self-determination, and reduces re-victimiza- According to the Centers for Disease Con- DEAR REPRESENTATIVES JACKSON LEE, tion by systems. We are deeply moved by trol’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual FITZPATRICK, AND NADLER: Ujima Inc., The your commitment to social change that pro- Violence Survey (NISVS), 1 in 4 women and National Center on Violence Against Women motes access to services and justice for all 1 in 9 men are the victim of physical vio- in the Black Community (Ujima, Inc.) is people, and we embrace the opportunity to lence, contact sexual violence and/or stalk- pleased to support H.R. 1620, the bipartisan stand with you. ing by an intimate partner and experience Violence Against Women Reauthorization We are available to assist you at any time negative impacts such as injury, fear, con- Act of 2021. Ujima, Inc. is a national Cul- to facilitate the passage of this landmark bi- cern for safety, or a need for services. In just turally Specific Services Issue Resource Cen- partisan bill that is the hallmark of our one day in 2019, 77,226 domestic violence vic- ter that mobilizes the Black community and work. tims and their children received services at a allies through its education and outreach; Respectfully, local program in their community, including training and technical assistance; resource KARMA COTTMAN, emergency shelter, transitional housing, development; research; and public policy ef- Executive Director. counseling, legal advocacy, and children’s forts. We work with local, state, and na- YWCA, support groups. However, on that same day, tional partners to promote strategies to im- Washington, DC, March 12, 2021. 11,336 requests for services went unmet be- prove responses to Black survivors of domes- DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: On behalf of cause programs lacked the resources to meet tic violence, sexual assault, and community YWCA USA, a network of over 200 local asso- victims’ needs. Of those unmet requests for violence. We appreciated the opportunity to ciations in 45 states and the District of Co- services, 68% were for housing. Indeed, safe give voice to the needs of Black survivors lumbia, I write today to urge you to pass the housing is among the most pressing concerns during the collaborative process of H.R. 1585 Violence Against Women Reauthorization for survivors who have left or are planning and we are encouraged to see the enhance- Act (VAWA) of 2021 (H.R. 1620). As identified to leave an abusive relationship. Thirty- ments in H.R. 1620 as COVID–19, racial jus- in YWCA’s Legislative Priorities for the eight (38) percent of all domestic violence tice movements, and economic strife have 117th Congress, YWCA is committed to the victims become homeless at some point in presented complex challenges for those we swift passage of VAWA in the first 100 days their lives. And among mothers with chil- serve since the passage of H.R. 1585 in 2019. of the new legislative session. We urge you dren experiencing homelessness, more than Since 1994, the Violence Against Women to vote yes and support strengthening serv- 80 percent had previously experienced domes- Act has made significant shifts in the cul- ices for survivors and their children. tic violence. We are particularly grateful tural and legal landscape for prevention and For over 160 years, YWCA has been on a that your legislation would strengthen pro- intervention strategies to address gender- mission to eliminate racism, empower tections for survivors in public housing, in- based violence. Specialized courts, prosecu- women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, cluding by ensuring that survivors can trans- tion units, law enforcement departments, and dignity for all. Today, we serve over 2 fer units when necessary for safety reasons, community-based programs, coordinated million women, girls and family members of as well as other housing protections that are community responses, and discretionary all ages and backgrounds in more than 1,200 critical for survivors seeking safety and sta- grant funding for innovate solutions have communities. As the largest network of do- bility. been the central tenets of ground-breaking mestic and sexual violence service providers, We are also supportive of other key pro- legislation to save lives. However, Black over 150 YWCAs across 44 states remain on posals in your legislation, including: women still experience the highest rates of the front lines providing gender-based vio- Supporting Communities of Color; homicide related to intimate partner vio- lence services. We are proud of our staff and Investing in prevention; volunteers in providing these life-saving Ending impunity for non-Native perpetra- lence compared to other racial and ethnic services. YWCAs get up and do the work of tors of sexual assault, child abuse co-occur- populations. In 2018, Black females were providing safe and secure housing, crisis hot- ring with domestic violence, stalking, sex murdered by males at a rate nearlv three lines, counseling, court assistance, and other trafficking, and assaults on tribal law en- times higher than white females. Despite the community and safety programs to more forcement officers on tribal lands; prevalence of domestic violence, Black sur- Improving enforcement of court orders vivors are less likely to seek help from sys- than 535,000 women, children, and families that require adjudicated domestic abusers to tems-based stakeholders because institu- each year. relinquish their firearms; tional bias coupled with racial loyalty/col- Informed by our extensive history, the ex- Improving access to housing for victims lectivism directly impact how she perceives, pertise of our nationwide network, and our and survivors; reacts to, and reports violence in her life. In- collective commitment to meeting the needs Protecting victims of dating violence from stitutionalized and internalized oppression of survivors and their families, we have seen firearm homicide; at the intersections of race and gender have first-hand the importance of maintaining Helping survivors gain and maintain eco- created the foundation for unrecognized, protections for all survivors in the Violence nomic independence; unaddressed trauma and violence in the lives Against Women Act (VAWA). This bill works

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We stand with you in affirming tribes’ sov- ported provisions critical to survlvors: From an increased investment in sexual vio- ereignty to prosecute non-native offenders of Improves services for victims by re- lence services and prevention programs and sexual assault, child abuse, trafficking and authoring programs administered by the culturally specific organizations that serve stalking. VAWA 2013 restored the authority U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. communities of color to provisions to hold of Tribes to arrest and prosecute offenders, Health and Human Services to prevent and offenders accountable on tribal lands to ef- regardless of their race, for acts of domestic address domestic violence, sexual violence, forts to make our criminal justice system violence committed within the boundaries of dating violence, and stalking while pre- more responsive to the needs of victims, this their jurisdiction. Since enactment, at least serving and expanding housing protections legislation includes the realistic policies our 16 Tribes have undertaken the steps to exer- for survivors; programs need to do their jobs. cise the special domestic violence criminal Increases authorization levels for response According to the National Intimate Part- jurisdiction {SDVCJ) restored by VAWA and wrap-around services especially impor- ner and Sexual Violence Survey, one in five 2013—leading to over 120 arrests. Tribal vic- tant following a year of increased strain on women has been the victim of rape or at- tims deserve justice, and we fully support existing providers due to the COVID–19 pan- tempted rape. Nearly one in two women has these provisions. demic; experienced some form of sexual violence Many survivors of sexual assault, abuse, Invests in prevention through increased and one in five men has experienced a form and harassment have housing needs. For funding for programs such as the Consoli- of sexual violence other than rape in their some survivors, home may not be a safe dated Youth grants which support engaging lifetime. The study confirmed that the im- place and they may need to leave due to sex- men and boys as allies and addressing chil- pacts on society are enormous. Over 80% of ual violence they are experiencing in their dren exposed to violence and trauma with women who were victimized experienced sig- home that is perpetrated by a household specialized services. This bill also provides nificant short and long-term impacts related member, landlord, or neighbor. Other sur- support to State-level health programs to to the violence such as Post-Traumatic vivors may need to find safe housing to heal partner with domestic and sexual violence Stress Disorder (PTSD), injury (42%) and and lessen the effects of sexual violence they organizations to improve healthcare pro- missed time at work or school (28%). The have experienced either in their home or viders’ ability to work with advocates, help CDC report shows that most rape and part- they may need to find new housing if the victims, and strengthen prevention pro- ner violence is experienced before the age of perpetrator knows where they live to stay grams; 24, highlighting the importance of pre- safe. VAWA includes important protections Closes loopholes by improving enforcement venting this violence before it occurs. for survivors of sexual assault in public of current federal domestic violence-related High profile cases of sexual assault on housing, and these provisions are a critical firearms laws and close loopholes to reduce campuses, our military bases, military acad- part of the safety net for survivors. firearm-involved abuse and intimate partner emies, and professional sports have resulted We are very pleased to support your vital homicide, which has received bipartisan sup- in unprecedented media attention. This has legislation that moves us forward in our port; also resulted in a tremendous increase in work to end sexual violence. Please contact Increases funding for culturally-specific sexual assault survivors seeking assistance our Policy Director, Terri Poore, with any service providers and increases authorization from local rape crisis centers and educators questions. levels to hold current providers harmless; as well as community organizations request- Sincerely, Improves the economic security of sur- ing prevention and training services. The MONIKA JOHNSON HOSTLER vivors by expanding eligibility for unemploy- media attention also points to the need for President. ment insurance, strengthening protections comprehensive community responses to sex- against discrimination in employment based ual violence. According to data from a 2020 MARCH 8, 2021. on survivor status, and increasing education survey conducted by NAESV, 62% of local Hon. SHEILA JACKSON LEE, on economic abuse and economic security re- sexual assault programs have a waiting list, House of Representatives, lated to survivors. sometimes months long, for counseling serv- Washington, DC. Immediate action by Congress is needed as ices and 35% lack a full time sexual assault Hon. JERROLD NADLER, the COVID–19 pandemic continues to put a therapist on staff. House of Representatives, strain on resources and the demand for as- For these reasons, we are incredibly grate- Washington, DC. sistance continues to rise with this silent ful that your legislation increases the au- Hon. BRIAN FITZPATRICK, epidemic. Survivors cannot wait another day thorizations for the Sexual Assault Services House of Representatives, for the critical protections identified in the Program and the Rape Prevention and Edu- Washington, DC. Violence Against Women Reauthorization cation Program. The local programs in our DEAR CHAIRWOMAN JACKSON LEE, REP- Act (VAWA) of 2021. We urge you to vote yes network see every day the widespread and RESENTATIVE FITZPATRICK, AND CHAIRMAN on this critical bill. devastating consequences of sexual violence, NADLER: The National Coalition Against Do- Thank you for your time and consider- and this additional funding will help them mestic Violence (NCADV) applauds you for ation. Please contact Pam Yuen, YWCA USA respond to community requests for services introducing the Violence Against Women Re- Director of Government Relations if you and prevention education. authorization Act of 2021. The Violence have any questions. Of deep concern to NAESV, tribal govern- Against Women Act (VAWA) is one of the Sincerely, ments are currently unable to prosecute three pillars of the Federal response to do- CATHERINE V. BEANE, crimes of sexual assault, trafficking, child mestic violence. First passed in 1994 under Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy. abuse, and stalking by non-native offenders the leadership of then-Senator Biden, VAWA on their lands. A 2016 study from the Na- has been reauthorized three times since NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO tional Institute for Justice (NIJ), found that then, most recently in 2013. VAWA’s author- END SEXUAL VIOLENCE, approximately 56% of Native women experi- ization lapsed in 2018. March 4, 2021. ence sexual violence within their lifetime, Every reauthorization included critical up- Hon SHEILA JACKSON LEE, with 1 in 7 experiencing it in the past year. dates to enhance America’s response to do- House of Representatives, Nearly 1 in 2 report being stalked. Contrary mestic violence and other forms of gender- Washington, DC. to the general population where rape, sexual based violence. These enhancements reflect Hon. BRIAN FITZPATRICK, assault, and intimate partner violence are the evolution of our understanding of the dy- House of Representatives, usually intra-racial, Native women are more namics of violence and the needs of impacted Washington, DC. likely to be raped or assaulted by someone of communities. The Violence Against Women DEAR REPRESENTATIVES JACKSON LEE AND a different race. 96% of Native women and Reauthorization Act of 2021 is the successor FITZPATRICK: On behalf of the National Alli- 89% of male victims in the NIJ study re- bill to these previous reauthorizations and is ance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV) rep- ported being victimized by a non-Indian. Na- a slightly updated version of the H.R. 1585/S. resenting 56 state and territorial sexual as- tive victims of sexual violence are three 2843, the Violence Against Women Reauthor- sault coalitions and more than 1500 local times as likely to have experienced sexual ization Act of 2019, which passed the House of rape crisis centers, I am writing to convey violence by an interracial perpetrator as Representatives with strong bipartisan sup- our wholehearted support for the Violence non-Hispanic White victims. Similarly, Na- port before dying in the Senate. Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of tive stalking victims are nearly 4 times as. Like its predecessor, the updated 2021 bill 2021 reauthorizing and improving the Vio- likely to be stalked by someone of a dif- invests in prevention; keeps guns out of the lence Against Women Act (VAWA) and our ferent race, with 89% of female stalking vic- hands of adjudicated dating abusers and gratitude for your willingness to move for- tims and 90% of male stalking victims re- stalkers; promotes survivors’ economic sta- ward to ensure we renew VAWA as swiftly as porting inter-racial victimization. The high- bility; ends impunity for non-Natives who possible. er rate of inter-racial violence would not commit gender-based violence on Tribal With each iteration of VAWA, Congress necessarily be significant if It were not for lands by expanding special tribal criminal goes the next step to address the needs of the jurisdictional complexities unique to In- jurisdiction beyond domestic violence; and

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increases survivors’ access to safe housing. to cover costs incurred by tribes who are ex- THE NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN The Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- ercising jurisdiction pursuant to 25 U.S.C. INDIANS RESOLUTION #ECWS–19–005 tion Act of 2021 also recognizes the disparate 1304. Urging Congress to Pass a Long-term Reau- impact of gender-based violence on commu- We are pleased to see that your legislation thorization of the Violence Against nities of color due to systemic racism and In- continues to build on VAWA’s promise and Women Act that Includes Key Protec- creases funding for culturally specific orga- tions for Native Women nizations serving these communities. The Vi- includes the key priorities that have been identified by tribal governments and advo- Whereas, we, the members of the National olence Against Women Reauthorization Act Congress of American Indians of the United of 2021 expands VAWA’s life-saving provi- cates to further enhance safety for victims in tribal communities. States, invoking the divine blessing of the sions to increase access to safety and justice Creator upon our efforts and purposes, in for all survivors. As you know, tribal communities continue order to preserve for ourselves and our de- It is particularly critical to reauthorize to be plagued by the highest crime victim- scendants the inherent sovereign rights of and improve VAWA as we continue to battle ization rates in the country. A recent study our Indian nations, rights secured under In- the COVID–19 pandemic. In a recent survey by the National Institute of Justice found dian treaties and agreements with the of domestic violence programs, 84% reported that over 80% of Native Americans will be a United States, and all other rights and bene- that intimate partner violence has increased victim of intimate partner violence, sexual fits to which we are entitled under the laws in their community during the pandemic. violence, or stalking in their lifetime. The and Constitution of the United States and Fifty percent reported the use of firearms study also found that 90% of these victims the United Nations Declaration on the against intimate partners has increased, and Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to enlighten one-third reported intimate partner homi- were victimized by a non-Indian perpetrator. the public toward a better understanding of cides have increased in their communities. Sadly, Native children are particularly af- the Indian people, to preserve Indian cul- The Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- fected by this violence. Native children are tural values, and otherwise promote the tion Act of 2021 responds to the needs of sur- 50% more likely to experience child abuse health, safety and welfare of the Indian peo- vivors and supports the programs that serve and sexual abuse than white children. The ple, do hereby establish and submit the fol- them. complicated jurisdictional framework at lowing resolution; and We thank you, again, for your leadership, play in Indian Country continues to under- and we urge the House to pass the Violence mine safety for victims of violence in tribal Whereas, the National Congress of Amer- Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 communities. ican Indians (NCAI) was established in 1944 as a matter of upmost urgency. and is the oldest and largest national organi- Eight years ago, when Congress passed zation of American Indian and Alaska Native Sincerely, VAWA 2013, it included a provision, known The National Coalition Against Domestic tribal governments; and as Special Domestic Violence Criminal Ju- Violence. Whereas, NCAI resolution STP–00–081 es- risdiction (SDVCJ), that reaffirmed the in- -- tablished the NCAI Task Force on Violence herent sovereign authority of Indian tribal NATIONAL CONGRESS OF Against Native Women, which has worked governments to exercise criminal jurisdic- AMERICAN INDIANS, since that time to identify needed policy re- Washington, DC, March 16, 2021. tion over certain non-Indians who violate forms at the tribal and federal levels, includ- Re: Support for Passage of HR 1620, the Vio- qualifying protection orders or commit do- ing in the Violence Against Women Act lence Against Women Reauthorization mestic or dating violence against Indian vic- (VAWA); Act of 2021. tims on tribal lands. Since passage of VAWA Whereas, VAWA was first passed in 1994, 2013, we have witnessed the ways in which Hon. SHEILA JACKSON LEE, reauthorized in 2000, again in 2005, and 2013 House of Representatives, tribal jurisdiction has transformed access to and each of these bills included important Washington, DC. justice for some domestic violence victims, provisions aimed at improving safety and Hon. BRIAN FITZPATRICK, and also the ways in which it falls short for justice for Native women; House of Representatives, victims of sexual violence, stalking, traf- Whereas, the last long-term reauthoriza- Washington, DC. ficking, and child abuse. We welcome intro- tion of VAWA expired on September 30, 2018 DEAR REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON LEE AND duction of your bill, which would address and Congress has passed a series of short- REPRESENTATIVE FITZPATRICK: I am writing many of the gaps in the existing law and term extensions that leave VAWA currently on behalf of the National Congress of Amer- make important strides toward restoring scheduled to expire on February 15, 2019; ican Indians (NCAI), the nation’s oldest and public safety and justice on tribal lands. Whereas, Native communities continue to largest organization of American Indian and We are particularly grateful that your leg- experience high levels of domestic violence, Alaska Native tribal governments, to thank islation recognizes that Native children are sexual violence, child abuse, stalking, mur- you for your leadership in introducing HR equally in need of the protections that were der, and trafficking, many of these crimes 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthor- extended to adult domestic violence victims are committed by non-Indians, and there is a ization Act (VAWA) of 2021, and to convey need to amend federal law to improve access in VAWA 2013. The Tribal Nations imple- our support for your efforts. NCAI has been to justice and safety for victims in tribal menting SDVCJ report that children have actively involved in the development of the communities; tribal provisions of VAWA in each of the been involved as victims or witnesses in SDVCJ cases nearly 60% of the time. These Whereas, VAWA 2013 included a provision past reauthorizations of the bill. Each time that reaffirmed the inherent sovereign au- children have been assaulted or have faced VAWA has been reauthorized, it has included thority of Indian tribal governments to exer- physical intimidation and threats, are living important provisions aimed at improving cise criminal jurisdiction over certain non- in fear, and are at risk for developing school- safety and justice for Native women. Indians who violate qualifying protection or- related problems, medical illnesses, post- In 2019, NCAI adopted resolution ECWS–19– ders or commit domestic or dating violence 005 (attached), which sets forth five prior- traumatic stress disorder, and other impair- against Indian victims on tribal lands; ities for reauthorization of the Violence ments. However, federal law currently limits Whereas, by exercising jurisdiction over Against Women Act: SDVCJ to crimes committed only against in- non-Indian domestic violence offenders many (1) include provisions, like those included timate partners or persons covered by a tribal communities have increased safety in the bipartisan Native Youth and Tribal qualifying protection order. The common and justice for victims who had previously Officer Protection Act and Justice for Native scenario reported by Tribal Nations is that seen little of either; Survivors of Sexual Violence Act, that they are only able to charge a non-Indian Whereas, the Department of Justice (DOJ) amend 25 U.S.C. 1304 to address jurisdictional batterer for violence against the mother, and testified before the Senate Committee on In- gaps including: child abuse and can do nothing about violence against the dian Affairs in 2016 that VAWA 2013 has al- endangerment; assaults against law enforce- children. Your bill would change that. ment officers; sexual violence; stalking; traf- lowed tribes to ‘‘respond to long-time abus- ficking; and the exclusion of certain tribes Your bill will also make strides in improv- ers who previously had evaded justice,’’ but from the law; ing the coordination and collaboration be- that there are significant additional gaps (2) create a permanent authorization for tween tribal, local, and federal jurisdictions, that need to be addressed; DOJ’s Tribal Access to National Crime Infor- particularly with regard to criminal justice Whereas, the tribes implementing VAWA mation Program and ensure that TAP is information sharing. These reforms are des- 2013 report that children have been involved available to all tribes; perately needed and will make a real dif- as victims or witnesses in their cases nearly (3) improve the response to cases of miss- ference for victims of crime in Indian Coun- 60% of the time and federal law prevents ing and murdered women in tribal commu- try. We look forward to continuing this im- tnbal courts from holding non-Indian offend- nities; portant work with your offices and thank ers accountable for these crimes; (4) identify and address the unique barriers you for your commitment to tribal commu- Whereas, according to DOJ, American In- to safety for Alaska Native women and pro- nities. dian and Alaska Native children suffer expo- vide access to all programs; and Thank you, sure to violencci at rates higher than any (5) reauthorize VAWA’s tribal grant pro- FAWN SHARP, other race in the United States, and this vio- grams and ensure that funding is available President. lence has immediate and long term effects,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.073 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 including: increased rates of altered neuro- diminishes tribal inherent authority to de- JWI, logical development; poor physical and men- fine and address crimes of domestic or dating Washington, DC, March 8, 2021. tal health; poor school performance; sub- violence, sexual violence, stalking, or traf- Hon. SHEILA JACKSON LEE, stance abuse; and overrepresentation in the ficking; and House of Representatives, juvenile justice system; Washington, DC. Be it finally resolved, resolution shall be Whereas, a 2016 report from the National Hon. JERROLD NADLER, the policy of NCAI until it is withdrawn or Institute for Justice (NIJ) confirmed that House of Representatives, 56% of Native omen experience sexual vio- modified by subsequent resolution. Washington, DC. lence within their lifetime and nearly 1 in 2 CERTIFICATION Hon. BRIAN FITZPATRICK, report being stalked; House of Representatives, Whereas, according to NIJ Native victims The foregoing resolution was adopted by Washington, DC. of sexual violence are three times as likely the Executive Committee at the Executive DEAR CHAIRWOMAN JACKSON LEE, REP- to have experienced sexual violence by an Council Winter Session of the National Con- RESENTATIVE FITZPATRICK, AND CHAIRMAN interracial perpetrator as non-Hispanic gress of American Indians, held at the Cap- NADLER: Jewish Women International (JWI), White victims and Native stalking victims ital Hilton, February 12, 2019, with a quorum are nearly 4 times as likely to be stalked by the leading Jewish organization working to present. end gender-based violence, applauds your someone of a different race, but federal law Attest: steadfast dedication and leadership in intro- prevents tribal courts from holding non-In- JUANA MAJEL DIXON, ducing the bipartisan Violence Against dian offenders accountable for these crimes; Recording Secretary. Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. Whereas, VAWA 2005 included. a provision JEFFERSON KEEL, 1620). directing the Attorney General to permit In- President. dian tribes to enter information into and ob- As a Steering Committee member of the tain information from federal criminal infor- -- National Task Force to End Sexual and Do- LEGAL MOMENTUM—THE WOM- mation databases; mestic Violence, convener of the Interfaith EN’S LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDU- Whereas, in 2015 DOJ announced the Tribal Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Vio- Access Program for National Crime Informa- CATION FUND, New York, March 8, 2021. lence and Clergy Task Force to End Domes- tion (TAP), which provides eligible tribes tic Abuse in the Jewish Community, and co- with access to the Criminal Justice Informa- Hon. SHEILA JACKSON LEE, House of Representatives, chair of Faiths United to Prevent Gun Vio- tion Services systems; lence, JWI supports this bill that builds on Whereas, there has never been funding au- Washington, DC. VAWA’s previous successes and adds key en- thorized for the TAP program and some Hon. BRIAN FITZPATRICK, hancements to ensure the safety of victims tribes report that they are unable to access House of Representatives, of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual the program; Washington, DC. assault, and stalking. Whereas, on some reservations, American DEAR REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON LEE AND Indian and Alaska Native women are mur- REPRESENTATIVE FITZPATRICK: Legal Momen- The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) dered at more than 10 times the national av- tum, the Women’s Legal Defense and Edu- is our nation’s single most effective tool in erage; cation Fund commends you for introducing responding to the devastating crimes of do- Whereas, in many cases, law enforcement the Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- mestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- has failed to adequately respond to cases of tion Act of 2021. Legal Momentum is the na- sault, and stalking—providing lifesaving pro- missing arid murdered American Indian and tion’s first and longest-serving advocacy or- grams and services. Since its initial passage, Alaska Native women, leaving family mem- ganization dedicated to advancing gender VAWA has dramatically enhanced and im- bers to organize their own searches and com- equality. We make these advancements proved our nation’s response to violence munity marches for justice and without ac- through targeted litigation, innovative pub- against women. VAWA is essential in the cess to support or services; and funding of programs and services that sur- Whereas, Alaska Native women experience lic policy, and education. Preventing and re- sponding to gender-based violence is a core vivors rely on every day. This commonsense some of the highest rates of violence in the legislation protects victims and survivors, country and geographical remoteness, ex- pillar of Legal Momentum’s work, in rec- ognition of the fact that freedom from vio- helps save lives, and makes our communities treme weather, the lack of transportation in- safer places to worship, heal, and thrive. frastructure, and unique jurisdictional com- lence is central to achieving true equality. plexities present unique challenges to Native Legal Momentum is proud to have been Even with all of the advancements in the women’s safety; closely involved in developing the landmark last twenty-seven years, there is still a tre- Whereas, certain tribes subject to restric- bipartisan legislation that became the Vio- mendous amount of work that remains. One tive settlement acts have not been able to lence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994. third of all women (nearly 52 million women) implement the tribal jurisdiction provision Our organization played a critical role in in the United States have been victims of of VAWA 2013. drafting and advocating for VAWA’s passage, physical violence by an intimate partner. In Now therefore be it resolved, that NCAI beginning this effort with then-Senator Joe 2016 alone, there were 1.1 million domestic calls on Congress to move swiftly to pass a Biden in 1990. We have since worked in coali- violence victimizations, 54% of which in- long-term reauthorization of VAWA that tion with the National Task Force to End volved domestic partners. The Department of will: Sexual and Domestic Violence to see en- Justice’s Criminal Victimization 2016 Bul- Include provisions like those included in hanced services and protections included in letin found that more than 10% of all violent the Native Youth and Tribal Officer Protec- each.reauthorization of VAWA, each of crime is due to intimate partner violence. tion Act and Justice. for Native Survivors of which had bipartisan support. Legal Momen- Sexual Violence Act that amend 25 USC 1304 The Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- tum is grateful to you for your dedication to to address jurisdictional gaps including: tion Act of 2021 responds to the urgent issues reauthorizing VAWA-in a way that responds child abuse and endangerment; assaults survivors face every day by supporting pro- against law enforcement officers; sexual vio- to the needs of all those affected by gender- gramming to prevent gender-based violence, lence; stalking; trafficking; and the exclu- based violence. closing Tribal and firearms loopholes to pro- sion of certain tribes from the law; The updates to the existing Violence tect all survivors, strengthening public hous- Create a perment authorization for DOJ’s Against Women Act that are included in ing protections for survivors, expanding the Tribal Access to National Crime Information your bill reflect the real needs of victims and ability of providers to respond to sexual har- Program and ensure that TAP is available to survivors of domestic violence, dating vio- assment, and prioritizing support for Com- all tribes; lence, sexual assault, and stalking. In par- munities of Color. Improve the response to and classification ticular, we are pleased that this reauthoriza- JWI and our 75,000 members and supporters of incidents of missing and murdered Indian tion of VAWA meets the needs of commu- greatly appreciate your dedication and lead- women consistent with NCAI Resolution nities of color. We applaud your commit- ership in advancing the critical mission of PHX–16–077; ment to pass a bipartisan reauthorization of passing a targeted bill that will have a broad Identify and address the unique barriers to this critical legislation. We support intro- impact on all survivors. Congress now has an safety for Alaska Native women, based upon ducing the Violence Against Women Reau- opportunity to come together and pass meaningful findings, and provide access to thorization Act of 2021 and hope that your meaningful legislation to help save the lives all programs; and colleagues across the political spectrum will of victims of gender-based violence—we are Reauthorize VAWA’s tribal grant programs recognize the importance of these enhance- grateful that you are spearheading this ef- and ensure that funding is available to cover ments and join in supporting it. fort. costs incurred by tribes who are exercising jurisdiction pursuant to VAWA; Thank you for your leadership and dedica- Thank you again for being tireless cham- Be it further resolved, that NCAI will op- tion to protecting victims and survivors. pions of survivors. pose any VAWA reauthorization bill that un- Sincerely, Sincerely, dermines tribal sovereignty, unfairly penal- LYNN HECHT SCHAFRAN, Esq., MEREDITH JACOBS, izes tribes in accessing federal funds, or that Senior Vice President. JWI CEO.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.075 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1431 CASA DE ESPERANZA, The Violence Against Women Act is land- There are countless stories like this through- March 8, 2021. mark legislation first enacted in 1994 and out this country, which is why it is imperative Hon. JERROLD NADLER, signed into law by President Bill Clinton which to reauthorize VAWA by passing H.R. 1620. Hon. SHEILA JACKSON LEE, has—through policy reforms, interstate co- The stories of these women remind us of Hon. BRIAN FITZPATRICK, House of Representatives, operation and grant allocation—been pivotal in the urgency to protect survivors now, before it Washington, DC. providing a national response to protecting is too late, because many of these deaths are DEAR REPRESENTATIVES NADLER, JACKSON half of the population. preventable. LEE AND FITZPATRICK: I am writing on behalf Equally important, it has ushered in a seis- Since VAWA’s codification in 1994, more of Casa de Esperanza: National Latin@ Net- mic transformation on how society perceives victims report episodes of domestic violence to work for Healthy Families and Communities violence against women. the police and the rate of non-fatal intimate to convey our support of the Violence VAWA was enacted in response to the prev- partner violence against women has de- Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (VAWA Reauthorization, H.R. 1620). We alence of domestic and sexual violence, and creased by almost two-thirds. greatly appreciate your leadership and effort the significant impact of such violence on the VAWA has also led to a significant increase to fulfil the promise of the landmark Vio- lives of women. in the reporting of sexual assault. lence Against Women Act of 1994. I remember those days well because I was From 1994 to 2015, the rate of women mur- Casa de Esperanza was founded in 1982 in serving on the board of the Houston Area dered by men in single victim/single offender Minnesota to provide emergency shelter and Women’s Center (HAWC), at that time the incidents dropped 29 percent. support services for women and children ex- sole shelter in the Houston area offering sanc- In the first 15 years of VAWA’s validity, periencing domestic violence. In 2009, Casa de Esperanza launched the National Latin@ tuary to victims and women at risk of domestic rates of serious intimate partner violence de- Network for Healthy Families and Commu- violence. clined by 72 percent for women and 64 per- nities, which is a national resource center Despite its import, VAWA has been expired cent for men. that provides training & technical assist- since September 30, 2018, and we as a body Research suggests that referring a victim to ance, research, and policy advocacy on ad- are now called upon by survivors to reauthor- a domestic violence or sexual assault advo- dressing and preventing gender-based vio- ize it. cate has been linked to an increased willing- lence in Latin@ communities. Through offer- VAWA has a proven success record—in the ness to file a police report—survivors with an ing direct services in Minnesota and nation- wide advocacy, we are very aware of the crit- quarter-century since it passed, domestic vio- advocate filed a report with law enforcement ical role that VAWA has played in enhancing lence has decreased by approximately two- 59 percent of the time, versus 41 percent for access to services, safety, and justice for all thirds, and intimate partner homicides de- individuals not referred to a victim advocate. survivors. creased by approximately one-third. Prior to VAWA, law enforcement lacked the VAWA Reauthorization is a necessary part However, despite these gains, domestic vio- resources and tools to respond effectively to of our nation’s commitment to ending gen- lence and sexual assault cases I have rapidly domestic violence and sexual assault, and this der-based violence. It includes narrowly fo- increased during this COVID–19 crisis, where progress cannot be allowed to stop. cused, yet critical, enhancements to address gaps identified by survivors and direct serv- perpetrators are spending significant amount Congress must continue sending the clear ice providers. Among many provisions, the of time at home with their victims. message that violence against women is un- measure maintains vital protections for all This landmark, transformative legislation is acceptable. survivors, invests in prevention, improves needed now more than ever. VAWA has been reauthorized three times— access to safe housing and economic inde- Police departments around the country have in 2000, 2005, and 2013—with strong bipar- pendence, and includes long overdue funding reported increases in domestic violence: 18 tisan approval and overwhelming support from for culturally specific communities. percent increase in San Antonio; 22 percent Congress, states, and local communities. Since the enactment of VAWA in 1994 and during each subsequent reauthorization of increase in Portland, Oregon; 10 percent in- Each reauthorization of VAWA has im- VAWA in 2000, 2005, and 2013, Congress has crease in New York City. proved protections for women and men, while continued to support and improve protec- A recent meta-analysis of 18 different stud- helping to change the culture and reduce the tions for survivors in a bipartisan manner. ies concerning domestic violence during the tolerance for these crimes. During this time in which we are experi- pandemic found that domestic violence cases H.R. 1620 continues that tradition, and encing the dual crises of the Coronavirus and have increased an average of over 8 percent therefore, is intended to make modifications, gender-based violence, we are reminded of across the country. as Congress has done in the past to all pre- the fragility of life. It is not now or ever ac- In the United States, an estimated 10 million ceptable to merely maintain the status quo, vious reauthorizations of VAWA. let alone undermine current protections and people experience domestic violence every H.R. 1620 is a bipartisan bill, reflecting a reduce access to safety and justice for vic- year, and more than 15 million children are reasonable and compromise approach to re- tims and survivors, particularly those from exposed to this violence annually. authorize grant programs under the Violence vulnerable communities which also have According to the National Coalition Against Against Women Act (VAWA). been more deeply impacted by the COVID–19 Domestic Violence, about 20 people per These moderate enhancements will address pandemic. minute are physically abused by an intimate the many growing and unmet needs of victims In addition to ensuring important path- ways to safety, justice, and well-being for all partner. and survivors of domestic violence, dating vio- survivors, H.R. 1620 includes important en- About 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experi- lence, sexual assault, and stalking. hancements that improve access to interven- ence severe intimate partner physical vio- H.R. 1620 addresses the needs of sex traf- tion and prevention services. We are enthusi- lence, sexual violence, and/or partner stalking ficking victims while creating a demonstration astic about the funding for legal and housing with injury. program on trauma-informed training for law services that are life-saving resources for Today, in Texas, 35.10 percent of women enforcement. survivors of domestic and sexual violence. and 34.5 percent of men are subjected to do- H.R. 1620 increases access to grant pro- We are also very encouraged by the funds mestic violence. grams for culturally specific organizations and provided for culturally specific programs in H.R. 1620. We cannot forget the victims of domestic vi- ensure culturally specific organizations are in- We appreciate your commitment to mov- olence like Yashica Fontenot, who was mur- cluded in the development and implementation ing this bill forward with bipartisan support dered in Harris County, Texas, by her hus- of service, education, training, and other and continue the longstanding commitment band just one day after Christmas last year grants. of Congress to support enhanced services and while she was trying to escape her relation- H.R. 1620 adds a purpose area to assist protections in each reauthorization of ship. communities in developing alternatives to VAWA. Thank you for being a champion on Nor can we forget Debra Seidenfaden, who housing ordinances that punish survivors for behalf of all victims and survivors and for your commitment to improving the well- was murdered by her husband in Houston seeking law enforcement intervention. being of individuals, families, and commu- after an argument. H.R. 1620 expands protections for vulner- nities. Nor can we forget the Houston woman who able populations such as youth, survivors with- Sincerely, was tied up and sexually assaulted in her own out shelter, Native American women, and PATRICIA J. TOTOTZINTLE, home just last week; or the Houston woman LGBTQ persons. CEO. who was shot multiple times by her husband H.R. 1620 ensures Deaf people are in- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise at a medical office this month; or the Houston cluded in grants relating to people with disabil- in support of H.R. 1620, the ‘‘Violence Against mother and grandmother who was murdered ities. Women Act of 2021,’’ that will reauthorize the by her son-in law while she attempted to pro- VAWA is central to our nation’s effort to Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994. tect her daughter and grandchildren. fight the epidemic of domestic, sexual, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.077 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 dating violence and stalking, and we as a the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the TITLE V—STRENGTHENING THE body are now called upon by survivors to re- Violence Against Women Act of 1994, HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS RESPONSE authorize it. and for other purposes, and ask for its Sec. 501. Grants to strengthen the healthcare It is important to note that H.R. 1620 did not immediate consideration. systems response to domestic vio- happen on its own. The Clerk read the title of the bill. lence, dating violence, sexual as- It was the product of a collaborative effort of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sault, and stalking. stakeholders, including victim advocates. ant to House Resolution 233, an amend- TITLE VI—SAFE HOMES FOR VICTIMS It was the product of those willing to share ment in the nature of a substitute con- Sec. 601. Housing protections for victims of do- their stories of the abuse suffered at the sisting of the text of Rules Committee mestic violence, dating violence, hands of those who were entrusted to love, sexual assault, and stalking. Print 117–3, modified by the amend- Sec. 602. Ensuring compliance and implementa- but instead harmed. ment printed in part A of House Report The courage, strength, and resilience dis- tion; prohibiting retaliation 117–12, is adopted, and the bill, as against victims. played by survivors has reminded all that we amended, is considered read. Sec. 603. Protecting the right to report crime must continue to foster an environment for vic- The text of the bill, as amended, is as from one’s home. tims of violence to come forward and expose follows: Sec. 604. Transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence, episodes of violence against women. H.R. 1620 Having listened to concerned stakeholders dating violence, sexual assault, or from all pockets of the country, we have put Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- stalking. resentatives of the United States of America in Sec. 605. Addressing the housing needs of vic- pen to paper and produced a bill that is en- Congress assembled, dorsed by the bipartisan National Task Force tims of domestic violence, dating SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. violence, sexual assault, and to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (NTF), (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as stalking. which is a national collaboration comprising a the ‘‘Violence Against Women Act Reauthoriza- Sec. 606. United States Housing Act of 1937 large and diverse group of 35 national, tribal, tion Act of 2021’’. amendments. state, territorial, and local organizations, advo- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- TITLE VII—ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR cates, and individuals that focus on the devel- tents for this Act is as follows: VICTIMS opment, passage and implementation of effec- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 701. Findings. tive public policy to address domestic vio- Sec. 2. Universal definitions and grant condi- Sec. 702. National Resource Center on work- lence, dating violence, sexual assault, and tions. place responses to assist victims of Sec. 3. Agency and Department Coordination. stalking. domestic and sexual violence. Sec. 4. Effective date. Sec. 703. Provisions related to Unemployment This bill recognizes the urgency and dire Sec. 5. Availability of funds. Compensation and the Temporary need faced by the victims and survivors Sec. 6. Sense of Congress. throughout this country during a significant Assistance for Needy Families TITLE I—ENHANCING LEGAL TOOLS TO Program. moment of ongoing domestic violence caused COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING Sec. 704. Study and reports on barriers to sur- by this pandemic and experienced by both VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND vivors’ economic security access. women and men. STALKING Sec. 705. GAO Study. The love for a spouse, the comfort of a Sec. 101. Stop grants. Sec. 706. Education and information programs mother and the best wishes for a sister know Sec. 102. Grants to encourage improvements for survivors. no political allegiance. and alternatives to the criminal Sec. 707. Severability. I am determined to work with my colleagues justice response. TITLE VIII—HOMICIDE REDUCTION and others to complete the mission I accepted Sec. 103. Legal assistance for victims. INITIATIVES Sec. 104. Grants to support families in the jus- Sec. 801. Prohibiting persons convicted of mis- in the 115th Congress when the House tice system. demeanor crimes against dating passed the VAWA legislation I authored, H.R. Sec. 105. Outreach and services to underserved partners and persons subject to 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthor- populations grants. Sec. 106. Criminal provisions. protection orders. ization Act of 2018, all the way this time Sec. 802. Prohibiting stalkers and individuals through passage by the Senate and to pre- Sec. 107. Rape survivor child custody. Sec. 108. Enhancing culturally specific services subject to court order from pos- sentment for signature to President Biden, a sessing a firearm. strong supporter of the bill and the original for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, TITLE IX—SAFETY FOR INDIAN WOMEN creator of VAWA. and stalking. Sec. 901. Findings and purposes. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Sec. 109. Grants for lethality assessment pro- Sec. 902. Authorizing funding for the Tribal ac- SPANBERGER). All time for debate has grams. cess program. expired. TITLE II—IMPROVING SERVICES FOR Sec. 903. Tribal jurisdiction over covered crimes Pursuant to Resolution 233, the pre- VICTIMS of domestic violence, dating vio- lence, obstruction of justice, sex- vious question is ordered. Sec. 201. Sexual assault services program. The question is on the engrossment Sec. 202. Sexual Assault Services Program. ual violence, sex trafficking, and third reading of the joint resolu- Sec. 203. Rural domestic violence, dating vio- stalking, and assault of a law en- tion. lence, sexual assault, stalking, forcement officer or corrections of- The joint resolution was ordered to and child abuse enforcement as- ficer. be engrossed and read a third time, and sistance program. TITLE X—OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST was read the third time. Sec. 204. Grants for training and services to end WOMEN The SPEAKER pro tempore. The violence against people with dis- Sec. 1001. Establishment of Office on Violence question is on the passage of the joint abilities and Deaf people. Against Women. Sec. 205. Training and services to end abuse in resolution. Sec. 1002. Office on Violence Against Women a later life. Deputy Director for Culturally The question was taken, and the Sec. 206. Demonstration program on trauma-in- Specific Communities. Speaker pro tempore announced that formed, victim-centered training TITLE XI—IMPROVING CONDITIONS FOR the ayes appeared to have it. for law enforcement. WOMEN IN FEDERAL CUSTODY Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, TITLE III—SERVICES, PROTECTION, AND Sec. 1101. Improving the treatment of primary on that I demand the yeas and nays. JUSTICE FOR YOUNG VICTIMS caretaker parents and other indi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Sec. 301. Rape prevention and education grant. viduals in federal prisons. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Sec. 302. Creating hope through outreach, op- Sec. 1102. Public health and safety of women. 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. tions, services, and education Sec. 1103. Research and report on women in Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- (CHOOSE) for children and federal incarceration. ther proceedings on this question are youth. Sec. 1104. Reentry planning and services for in- postponed. Sec. 303. Grants to combat violent crimes on carcerated women. campuses. f TITLE XII—LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOLS TO TITLE IV—VIOLENCE REDUCTION ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY b 1130 PRACTICES Sec. 1201. Notification to law enforcement agen- VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Sec. 401. Study conducted by the Centers for cies of prohibited purchase or at- REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2021 Disease Control and Prevention. tempted purchase of a firearm. Sec. 402. Saving Money and Reducing Trage- Sec. 1202. Reporting of background check deni- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, pur- dies (SMART) through Prevention als to state, local, and Tribal au- suant to House Resolution 233, I call up grants. thorities.

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Prohibition on engaging in sexual verbal, psychological, economic, or technological ‘‘immigration’’; acts while acting under color of abuse or any other coercive behavior committed, (H) by adding at the end the following new law. enabled, or solicited to gain or maintain power paragraphs: Sec. 1303. Incentives for States. and control over a victim, by a person who— ‘‘(46) ABUSE IN LATER LIFE.—The term ‘abuse Sec. 1304. Reports to Congress. ‘‘(A) is a current or former spouse or dating in later life’— Sec. 1305. Definition. partner of the victim, or other person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim; ‘‘(A) means— TITLE XIV—OTHER MATTERS ‘‘(B) is cohabitating with or has cohabitated ‘‘(i) neglect, abandonment, economic abuse, or Sec. 1401. National stalker and domestic vio- with the victim as a spouse or dating partner; willful harm of an adult aged 50 or older by an lence reduction. ‘‘(C) shares a child in common with the vic- individual in an ongoing relationship of trust Sec. 1402. Federal victim assistants reauthoriza- tim; with the victim; or tion. ‘‘(D) is an adult family member of, or paid or ‘‘(ii) domestic violence, dating violence, sexual Sec. 1403. Child abuse training programs for ju- nonpaid caregiver in an ongoing relationship of assault, or stalking of an adult aged 50 or older dicial personnel and practitioners trust with, a victim aged 50 or older or an adult by any individual; and reauthorization. victim with disabilities; or ‘‘(B) does not include self-neglect. Sec. 1404. Sex offender management. ‘‘(E) commits acts against a youth or adult ‘‘(47) RESTORATIVE PRACTICE.—The term ‘re- Sec. 1405. Court-appointed special advocate victim who is protected from those acts under storative practice’ means a process, whether program. the family or domestic violence laws of the juris- court-referred or community-based, that— Sec. 1406. Sexual assault forensic exam program diction.’’; ‘‘(A) involves, on a voluntary basis, and to grants. (D) in paragraph (9)— the extent possible, those who have committed a Sec. 1407. Review on link between substance use (i) by striking ‘‘consideration of’’ and insert- specific offense and those who have been and victims of domestic violence ing ‘‘consideration of one or more of the fol- harmed as a result of the offense, as well as the dating violence, sexual assault, or lowing factors’’; affected community; stalking. (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘; and’’ ‘‘(B) has the goal of collectively seeking ac- Sec. 1408. Interagency working group to study and inserting a semicolon; countability from the accused, and developing a Federal efforts to collect data on (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- process whereby the accused will take responsi- sexual violence. riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and bility for his or her actions, and a plan for pro- Sec. 1409. National Domestic Violence Hotline. (iv) by inserting the following new subpara- viding relief to those harmed, through allocu- Sec. 1410. Deputy Assistant Attorney General graph: tion, restitution, community service or other on Culturally Specific Commu- ‘‘(D) the cultural context of the relation- processes upon which the victim, the accused, nities within the Office of Justice ship.’’; the community, and the court (if court-referred) Programs. (E) in the matter following paragraph (9), by can agree; ‘‘(C) is conducted in a framework that pro- TITLE XV—CYBERCRIME ENFORCEMENT inserting the following: tects victim safety and supports victim auton- Sec. 1501. Local law enforcement grants for en- ‘‘Sexual contact is not a necessary component of omy; and forcement of cybercrimes. such a relationship.’’; ‘‘(D) includes protocols to address the use of Sec. 1502. National Resource Center Grant. (F) in paragraph (10)— information disclosed during such process for Sec. 1503. National strategy, classification, and (i) by striking ‘‘person—’’ and inserting ‘‘dat- other law enforcement purposes. reporting on cybercrime. ing partner.’’; and ‘‘(48) DIGITAL SERVICES.—The term ‘digital (ii) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B). TITLE XVI—KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE services’ means services, resources, information, (G) by striking paragraphs (11) and (12); FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE support or referrals provided through electronic (H) by striking paragraph (19) and inserting Sec. 1601. Short title. communications platforms and media, whether the following new paragraph: Sec. 1602. Findings. via mobile device technology, video technology, ‘‘(19) LEGAL ASSISTANCE.— Sec. 1603. Purposes. or computer technology, including utilizing the ‘‘(A) The term ‘legal assistance’ means assist- Sec. 1604. Definition of covered formula grant. internet, as well as any other emerging commu- ance provided by or under the direct supervision Sec. 1605. Increased funding for formula grants nications technologies that are appropriate for of a person described in subparagraph (B) to a authorized. the purposes of providing services, resources, in- person described in subparagraph (C) relating to Sec. 1606. Application. formation, support, or referrals for the benefit of a matter described in subparagraph (D). Sec. 1607. Rule of construction. victims of domestic violence, dating violence, ‘‘(B) A person described in this subparagraph Sec. 1608. Grant term. sexual assault, or stalking. is— Sec. 1609. Uses of funds. ‘‘(49) ECONOMIC ABUSE.—The term ‘economic Sec. 1610. Authorization of appropriations. ‘‘(i) a licensed attorney; abuse’, in the context of domestic violence, dat- ‘‘(ii) in the case of an immigration proceeding, SEC. 2. UNIVERSAL DEFINITIONS AND GRANT ing violence, and abuse in later life, means be- CONDITIONS. a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited rep- havior that is coercive, deceptive, or unreason- Section 40002 of the Violence Against Women resentative; or ably controls or restrains a person’s ability to Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291) is amended— ‘‘(iii) any person who functions as an attor- acquire, use, or maintain economic resources to (1) in subsection (a)— ney or lay advocate in a Tribal court; and which they are entitled, including using coer- (A) by striking ‘‘In this title’’ and inserting ‘‘(C) A person described in this subparagraph cion, fraud, or manipulation to— ‘‘In this title, and for the purpose of all grants is an adult or youth victim of domestic violence, ‘‘(A) restrict a person’s access to money, as- authorized under this title’’; dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. sets, credit, or financial information; (B) by striking paragraph (5) and inserting ‘‘(D) A matter described in this subparagraph ‘‘(B) unfairly use a person’s personal eco- the following new paragraph: is a matter related to— nomic resources, including money, assets, and ‘‘(5) COURT-BASED AND COURT-RELATED PER- ‘‘(i) divorce, parental rights, child support, credit, for one’s own advantage; or SONNEL.—The terms ‘court-based personnel’ and Tribal, territorial, immigration, employment, ad- ‘‘(C) exert undue influence over a person’s fi- ‘court-related personnel’ mean persons working ministrative agency, housing, campus, edu- nancial and economic behavior or decisions, in- in the court, whether paid or volunteer, includ- cation, healthcare, privacy, contract, consumer, cluding forcing default on joint or other finan- ing— civil rights, protection or order or other injunc- cial obligations, exploiting powers of attorney, ‘‘(A) clerks, special masters, domestic relations tive proceedings, related enforcement pro- guardianship, or conservatorship, or failing or officers, administrators, mediators, custody ceedings, and other similar matters; neglecting to act in the best interests of a person evaluators, guardians ad litem, lawyers, nego- ‘‘(ii) criminal justice investigations, prosecu- to whom one has a fiduciary duty. tiators, probation, parole, interpreters, victim tions and post-conviction matters (including ‘‘(50) INTERNET ENABLED DEVICE.—The term assistants, victim advocates, and judicial, ad- sentencing, parole, probation, and vacatur or ‘internet enabled device’ means devices that ministrative, or any other professionals or per- expungement) that impact the victim’s safety, have a connection the Internet, send and receive sonnel similarly involved in the legal process; privacy, or other interests as a victim; or information and data, and may be accessed via ‘‘(B) court security personnel; ‘‘(iii) alternative dispute resolution, restora- mobile device technology, video technology, or ‘‘(C) personnel working in related, supple- tive practices, or other processes intended to computer technology, away from the location mentary offices or programs (such as child sup- promote victim safety, privacy, and autonomy, where the device is installed, and may include port enforcement); and and offender accountability, regardless of court home automation systems, door locks, and ther- ‘‘(D) any other court-based or community- involvement. mostats. based personnel having responsibilities or au- For purposes of this paragraph, intake or refer- ‘‘(51) TECHNOLOGICAL ABUSE.—The term ‘tech- thority to address domestic violence, dating vio- ral, by itself, does not constitute legal assist- nological abuse’ means an act or pattern of be- lence, sexual assault, or stalking in the court ance.’’; havior that occurs within domestic violence, sex- system.’’; (I) in paragraph (39)— ual assault, dating violence or stalking and is

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SENSE OF CONGRESS. stalk, harass, impersonate, exploit, extort, or available as broadly as possible to any appro- It is the sense of Congress— monitor, except as otherwise permitted by law, priate grantees, subgrantees, potential grantees, (1) that sex trafficking victims experience sex- another person, that occurs using any form of or other entities without regard to whether the ual violence and assault; and information technology, including: internet en- entity has received funding from the Office on (2) that Federal recognition of their recovery abled devices, online spaces and platforms, com- Violence Against Women for a particular pro- is important. puters, mobile devices, cameras and imaging gram or project.’’; TITLE I—ENHANCING LEGAL TOOLS TO platforms, apps, location tracking devices, com- (G) in paragraph (13)— COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING munication technologies, or any other emerging (i) in subparagraph (A)— VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND technologies. (I) by inserting after ‘‘the Violence Against STALKING ‘‘(52) FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.—The term Women Reauthorization Act of 2013’’ the fol- SEC. 101. STOP GRANTS. ‘female genital mutilation’ has the meaning lowing: ‘‘(Public Law 113–4; 127 Stat. 54)’’; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Part T of title I of the Om- given such term in section 116 of title 18, United (II) by striking ‘‘the Violence Against Women nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 States Code. and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act (34 U.S.C. 10441 et seq.) is amended— ‘‘(53) ELDER ABUSE.—The term ‘elder abuse’ of 2005 (title IX of Public Law 109–162; 119 Stat. (1) in section 2001(b)— has the meaning given that term in section 2 of 3080), the Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- (A) in paragraph (3), by inserting before the the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution tion Act of 2013, and any other program or ac- semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘including Act. The terms ‘abuse,’ ‘elder,’ and ‘exploi- tivity funded in whole or in part with funds ap- implementation of the non-discrimination re- tation’ have the meanings given those terms in propriated for grants, cooperative agreements, quirements in section 40002(b)(13) of the Vio- section 2011 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. and other assistance administered by the Office lence Against Women Act of 1994’’; 1397j). on Violence Against Women’’ and inserting ‘‘the (B) in paragraph (5), by inserting ‘‘and legal ‘‘(54) FORCED MARRIAGE.—The term ‘forced Violence Against Women and Department of assistance’’ after ‘‘improving delivery of victim marriage’ means a marriage to which one or Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law services’’; both parties do not or cannot consent, and in 109–162; 119 Stat. 3080), the Violence Against (C) in paragraph (9)— which one or more elements of force, fraud, or Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the Vio- (i) by striking ‘‘older and disabled women’’ coercion is present. Forced marriage can be both lence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act and inserting ‘‘people 50 years of age or over, a cause and a consequence of domestic violence, of 2021, and any other program or activity fund- people with disabilities, and Deaf people’’; and dating violence, sexual assault or stalking. ed in whole or in part with funds appropriated (ii) inserting ‘‘legal assistance,’’ after ‘‘coun- ‘‘(55) HOMELESS.—The term ‘homeless’ has the for grants, cooperative agreements, and other seling,’’; and meaning given such term in section 41403(6).’’; (iii) by striking ‘‘older and disabled individ- (2) in subsection (b)— assistance administered by the Office on Vio- lence Against Women’’; and uals’’ and inserting ‘‘people’’; (A) in the matter before paragraph (1), by in- (D) in paragraph (11), by inserting before the (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘section serting ‘‘For the purpose of all grants author- semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘, including 3789d of title 42, United States Code’’ and insert- ized under this title:’’; rehabilitative work with offenders, restorative ing ‘‘section 809 of title I of the Omnibus Crime (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting after sub- practices, and similar initiatives’’; paragraph (G) the following: Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. (E) in paragraph (19), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ‘‘(H) DEATH OF THE PARTY WHOSE PRIVACY 10228)’’; the end; HAD BEEN PROTECTED.—In the event of the (H) in paragraph (14) (F) in paragraph (20), by striking the period death of any victim whose confidentiality and (i) by inserting after ‘‘are also victims of’’ the at the end and inserting a semicolon; and privacy is required to be protected under this following: ‘‘forced marriage, or’’; and (G) by inserting after paragraph (20), the fol- subsection, such requirement shall continue to (ii) by inserting ‘‘, and includes services and lowing: apply, and the right to authorize release of any assistance to adult survivors of child sexual as- ‘‘(21) developing and implementing laws, poli- confidential or protected information be vested sault’’ before the period at the end; cies, procedures, or training to ensure the lawful in the next of kin, except that consent for re- (I) by striking paragraph (15); and recovery and storage of any dangerous weapon lease of the deceased victim’s information may (J) in paragraph (16)— by the appropriate law enforcement agency from not be given by a person who had perpetrated (i) by striking paragraph (A)(iii) and inserting an adjudicated perpetrator of any offense of do- abuse against the deceased victim. the following new clause: mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, ‘‘(I) USE OF TECHNOLOGY.—Grantees and sub- ‘‘(iii) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—A recipient of or stalking, and the return of such weapon grantees may use telephone, internet, and other grant funds under this Act that is found to have when appropriate, where any Federal, State, technologies to protect the privacy, location and an unresolved audit finding shall be eligible to Tribal, or local court has— help-seeking activities of victims using services. receive prompt, individualized technical assist- ‘‘(A)(i) issued protective or other restraining Such technologies may include— ance to resolve the audit finding and to prevent orders against such a perpetrator; or ‘‘(i) software, apps or hardware that block future findings, for a period not to exceed the ‘‘(ii) found such a perpetrator to be guilty of caller ID or conceal IP addresses, including in- following 2 fiscal years.’’; and misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic vio- stances in which victims use digital services; or (ii) in paragraph (C)(i)— lence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalk- ‘‘(ii) technologies or protocols that inhibit or (I) by striking ‘‘$20,000’’ and inserting ing; and prevent a perpetrator’s attempts to use tech- ‘‘$100,000’’; and ‘‘(B) ordered the perpetrator to relinquish nology or social media to threaten, harass or (II) by striking ‘‘unless the Deputy Attorney dangerous weapons that the perpetrator pos- harm the victim, the victim’s family, friends, General or’’ and inserting ‘‘unless the Director sesses or has used in the commission of at least neighbors or co-workers, or the program pro- or Principal Deputy Director of the Office on one of the aforementioned crimes; viding services to them.’’; Violence Against Women, the Deputy Attorney Policies, procedures, protocols, laws, regula- (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ‘‘de- General, or’’. tions, or training under this section shall in- signed to reduce or eliminate domestic violence, SEC. 3. AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT COORDINA- clude the safest means of recovery of, and best dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking’’ TION. practices for storage of, relinquished and recov- the following: ‘‘, provided that the confiden- The heads of Executive Departments respon- ered dangerous weapons and their return, when tiality and privacy requirements of this title are sible for carrying out this Act are authorized to applicable, at such time as the individual is no maintained, and that personally identifying in- coordinate and collaborate on the prevention of longer prohibited from possessing such weapons formation about adult, youth, and child victims domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- under Federal, State, or Tribal law, or posted of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- sault, and stalking, including sharing best prac- local ordinances; sault and stalking is not requested or included tices and efficient use of resources and tech- ‘‘(22) developing, enlarging, or strengthening in any such collaboration or information-shar- nology for victims and those seeking assistance culturally specific victim services programs to ing’’; from the Government. provide culturally specific victim services re- (D) in paragraph (6), by adding at the end the SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. garding, responses to, and prevention of female following: ‘‘Such disbursing agencies must en- (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- genital mutilation; and sure that the confidentiality and privacy re- ‘‘(23) providing victim advocates in State or quirements of this title are maintained in mak- section (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not take effect until October 1 local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ of- ing such reports, and that personally identi- fices, and courts and providing supportive serv- fying information about adult, youth and child of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ices and advocacy to urban American Indian victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and Alaska Native victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking is not requested or (b) EFFECTIVE ON DATE OF ENACTMENT.—Sec- tions 106, 107, 205, 304, 606, 702, 801, 802, 903, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.’’; included in any such reports.’’; (2) in section 2007— and 1406 and any amendments made by such (E) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘under this (A) in subsection (d)— title’’ and inserting ‘‘under this title. In this sections shall take effect on the date of enact- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as title, including for the purpose of grants author- ment of this Act. paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; and ized under this title, the term ‘violent crimes SEC. 5. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. (ii) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol- against women’ includes violent crimes against Any funds appropriated pursuant to an au- lowing: a person of any gender.’’; thorization of appropriations under this Act or ‘‘(5) proof of compliance with the require- (F) in paragraph (11), by adding at the end an amendment made by this Act shall remain ments regarding training for victim-centered the following: ‘‘The Office on Violence Against available until expended. prosecution, described in section 2017;

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‘‘(6) proof of compliance with the require- violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Sec- ments regarding civil rights under section stalking, and to seek safety and autonomy for tion 1001(a)(19) of the Omnibus Crime Control 40002(b)(13) of the Violent Crime Control and victims.’’; and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. Law Enforcement Act of 1994;’’; (2) in subsection (b)— 10261(a)(19)) is amended by striking ‘‘2014 (B) in subsection (i)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘proarrest’’ through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the and inserting ‘‘offender accountability and 2026’’. semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘and the re- homicide reduction’’; SEC. 103. LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS. (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘legal advo- quirements under section 40002(b) of the Violent (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1201 of division B of cacy service programs’’ and inserting ‘‘legal ad- Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protec- vocacy and legal assistance programs’’; (34 U.S.C. 12291(b))’’; and tion Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 20121) is amended— (C) in paragraph (7), strike ‘‘and tribal juris- (ii) in paragraph (2)(C)(iv), by inserting after (1) in subsection (a), by inserting after ‘‘no dictions’’ and insert ‘‘tribal jurisdictions, coali- ‘‘ethnicity,’’ the following: ‘‘sexual orientation, cost to the victims.’’ the following: ‘‘When legal gender identity,’’; and tions, and victim service providers’’; (D) in paragraph (8)— assistance to a dependent is necessary for the (C) by adding at the end the following: safety of a victim, such assistance may be pro- ‘‘(k) REVIEWS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH NON- (i) by striking ‘‘older individuals (as defined vided.’’; DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS.— in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (2) in subsection (d)— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If allegations of discrimina- (42 U.S.C. 3002))’’ and inserting ‘‘people 50 years (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as fol- tion in violation of section 40002(b)(13)(A) of the of age or over’’; and lows: Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. (ii) by striking ‘‘individuals with disabilities ‘‘(1) any person providing legal assistance 12291(b)(13)(A)) by a potential grantee under (as defined in section 3(2) of the Americans with through a program funded under this section— this part have been made to the Attorney Gen- Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102(2)))’’ ‘‘(A)(i) is a licensed attorney or is working eral, the Attorney General shall, prior to award- and inserting ‘‘people with disabilities (as de- under the direct supervision of a licensed attor- ing a grant under this part to such potential fined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of ney; grantee, conduct a review and take steps to en- 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) and Deaf people’’; ‘‘(ii) in immigration proceedings, is a Board of sure the compliance of the potential grantee (E) in paragraph (19), by inserting before the Immigration Appeals accredited representative; with such section. period at the end the following ‘‘, including vic- or ‘‘(2) ESTABLISHMENT OF RULE.—Not later than tims among underserved populations (as defined ‘‘(iii) is any person who functions as an attor- 1 year after the date of enactment of the Vio- in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against ney or lay advocate in tribal court; and lence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act Women Act of 1994)’’; and ‘‘(B)(i) has demonstrated expertise in pro- of 2021, the Attorney General shall by rule es- (F) by adding at the end the following: viding legal assistance to victims of domestic vi- tablish procedures for such a review. ‘‘(25) To develop and implement restorative olence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalk- ‘‘(3) BIENNIAL REPORT.—Beginning on the practices. ing in the targeted population; or date that is 1 year after the date of enactment ‘‘(26) To develop and implement laws, policies, ‘‘(ii)(I) is partnered with an entity or person of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthor- procedures, and training— ‘‘(A) for the purpose of homicide prevention, that has demonstrated expertise described in ization Act of 2021, and once every 2 years preventing lethal assaults, and responding to clause (i); and thereafter, the Attorney General shall report to threats of lethal assaults through effective en- ‘‘(II) has completed, or will complete, training the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate forcement of court orders prohibiting possession in connection with domestic violence, dating vi- and of the House of Representatives regarding of and mandating the recovery of firearms from olence, stalking, or sexual assault and related compliance with section 40002(b)(13)(A) of the adjudicated domestic violence, dating violence, legal issues, including training on evidence- Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. sexual assault or stalking offenders; and based risk factors for domestic and dating vio- 12291(b)(13)(A)) by recipients of grants under ‘‘(B) to address victim safety, safe storage of lence homicide;’’; this part, including a report on the number of contraband during the pendency of the court (B) in paragraph (2), strike ‘‘or local’’ and in- complaints filed and the resolution of those com- order and, where appropriate, safe return of sert the following: ‘‘local, or culturally spe- plaints.’’; and such contraband at the conclusion of the court (3) by adding at the end the following: cific’’; order. (C) in paragraph (4), after ‘‘dating violence,’’ ‘‘SEC. 2017. GRANT ELIGIBILITY REGARDING COM- ‘‘(27) To develop and implement alternative insert ‘‘stalking,’’; and PELLING VICTIM TESTIMONY. methods of reducing crime in communities, to ‘‘In order for a prosecutor’s office to be eligi- (3) in subsection (f)(1)— supplant punitive programs or policies. For pur- (A) by striking ‘‘$57,000,000’’ and inserting ble to receive funds under this part, the head of poses of this paragraph, a punitive program or the office shall certify to the State, Indian Trib- ‘‘$75,000,000’’; and policy is a program or policy that— (B) by striking ‘‘2014 through 2018’’ and in- al government, or territorial government receiv- ‘‘(A) imposes a penalty on a victim of domestic ing a grant under this part, and from which the serting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or (b) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after office will receive funds, that the office imple- stalking, on the basis of a request by the victim mented and trained its personnel regarding vic- the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- for law enforcement or emergency assistance; or troller General of the United States shall submit tim-centered approaches in domestic violence, ‘‘(B) imposes a penalty on such a victim be- sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking to Congress a report on the return on investment cause of criminal activity at the property in for legal assistance grants awarded pursuant to cases, including policies addressing the use of which the victim resides.’’; bench warrants, body attachments, and mate- section 1201 of division B of the Victims of Traf- (3) in subsection (c)(1)— ficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (34 rial witness warrants for victims who fail to ap- (A) in subparagraph (A)— U.S.C. 20121), including an accounting of the pear. The training shall be developed by experts (i) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘encourage or amount saved, if any, on housing, medical, or in the fields of domestic violence, sexual assault, mandate arrests of domestic violence offenders’’ employment social welfare programs. dating violence, stalking, and prosecution.’’. and inserting ‘‘encourage arrests of offenders’’; (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Sec- and SEC. 104. GRANTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE tion 1001(a)(18) of the Omnibus Crime Control (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘encourage or JUSTICE SYSTEM. and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. mandate arrest of domestic violence offenders’’ Section 1301 of division B of the Victims of 10261(a)(18)) is amended by striking ‘‘2014 and inserting ‘‘encourage arrest of offenders’’; Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through and (34 U.S.C. 12464) is amended— 2026’’. (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the (1) in subsection (b)— SEC. 102. GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVE- following: (A) in paragraph (3)— MENTS AND ALTERNATIVES TO THE ‘‘(F) certify that, not later than 2 years after (i) by striking ‘‘educate’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSE. the date of its first award received under this educate’’; (a) HEADING.—Part U of title I of the Omnibus subchapter after enactment of this subpara- (ii) by inserting ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 graph, the grantee has implemented and trained the end; and U.S.C. 10461 et seq.) is amended in the heading, on victim-centered approaches to prosecution in (iii) by adding at the end the following: by striking ‘‘GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST domestic violence, sexual assault, dating vio- ‘‘(B) establish community-based initiatives POLICIES’’ and inserting ‘‘GRANTS TO ENCOUR- lence, and stalking cases, including policies ad- within the court system (such as court watch AGE IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERNATIVES TO THE dressing the use of bench warrants, body at- programs, victim assistants, pro se victim assist- CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSE’’. tachments, and material witness warrants for ance programs, or community-based supple- (b) GRANTS.—Section 2101 of the Omnibus victims who fail to appear, which have been de- mentary services);’’. Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 veloped by experts in the fields of domestic vio- (B) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the U.S.C. 10461) is amended— lence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, end; (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the and prosecution; and’’; and (C) in paragraph (8)— following: (4) insert after subsection (g) the following: (i) by striking ‘‘to improve’’ and inserting ‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this part is to ‘‘(h) ALLOCATION FOR CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ‘‘improve’’; and assist States, Indian Tribal governments, State SERVICES.—Of the amounts appropriated for (ii) by striking the period at the end and in- and local courts (including juvenile courts), purposes of this part for each fiscal year, not serting ‘‘; and’’; and Tribal courts, and units of local government to less than 5 percent shall be available for grants (D) by inserting after paragraph (8) the fol- improve the criminal justice response to domestic to culturally specific victim service providers.’’. lowing:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 ‘‘(9) develop and implement restorative prac- available under paragraph (1), there are author- SEC. 204. GRANTS FOR TRAINING AND SERVICES tices (as such term is defined in section 40002(a) ized to be appropriated to carry out this section TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST PEOPLE of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994).’’; $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through WITH DISABILITIES AND DEAF PEO- and 2026. PLE. Section 1402 of division B of the Victims of (2) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘2014 through ‘‘(4) DISTRIBUTION.—Of the total amount Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. available for grants under this section, not less (34 U.S.C. 20122) is amended— SEC. 105. OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO UNDER- than 40 percent of such funds shall be allocated (1) in the heading— SERVED POPULATIONS GRANTS. for programs or projects that meaningfully ad- (A) by striking ‘‘WOMEN’’ and inserting ‘‘PEO- Section 120 of the Violence Against Women dress non-intimate partner relationship sexual ’’; and and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act PLE assault.’’; (B) by inserting after ‘‘DISABILITIES’’ the fol- of 2005 (34 U.S.C. 20123) is amended— (2) in subsection (b)(3), by adding at the end lowing: ‘‘ ’’; (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the AND DEAF PEOPLE the following: ‘‘At least one such organization (2) in subsection (a)— following: shall have demonstrated expertise primarily in (A) by striking ‘‘individuals’’ each place it ap- ‘‘(3) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this grant pro- domestic violence services, and at least one such pears and inserting ‘‘people’’; and gram is to ensure that all underserved popu- organization shall have demonstrated expertise (B) by inserting after ‘‘with disabilities (as de- lations (as such term is defined in section 40002 primarily in non-intimate partner sexual assault fined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabil- of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforce- services.’’; and ities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102))’’ the fol- ment Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)) are given (3) by striking subsection (e). lowing: ‘‘and Deaf people’’. non-exclusionary consideration in each grant (3) in subsection (b)— cycle. Periodic priority may be placed on certain SEC. 109. GRANTS FOR LETHALITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS. (A) by striking ‘‘disabled individuals’’ each underserved populations and forms of violence place it appears and inserting ‘‘people with dis- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General may to meet identified needs and must be accom- abilities and Deaf people’’; make grants to States, units of local govern- panied by a non-priority option.’’; (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ‘‘law ment, Indian Tribes, domestic violence victim (2) in subsection (d)— enforcement’’ the following: ‘‘and other first re- service providers, and State or Tribal Domestic (A) in paragraph (4)— sponders’’; and (i) by striking ‘‘effectiveness’’ and inserting Violence Coalitions for technical assistance and (C) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘providing ‘‘response’’; training in the operation or establishment of a advocacy and intervention services within’’ and (ii) by inserting ‘‘population-specific’’ before lethality assessment program. inserting ‘‘to enhance the capacity of’’; ‘‘training’’; (b) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term (4) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘disabled in- (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at ‘‘lethality assessment program’’ means a pro- dividuals’’ and inserting ‘‘people with disabil- the end and inserting a semicolon; and gram that— ities and Deaf people’’; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (1) rapidly connects a victim of domestic vio- (5) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘2014 through ‘‘(6) developing, enlarging, or strengthening lence to local community-based victim service 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. culturally specific programs and projects to pro- providers; vide culturally specific services regarding, re- SEC. 205. TRAINING AND SERVICES TO END (2) helps first responders and others in the ABUSE IN LATER LIFE. sponses to, and prevention of female genital mu- justice system, including courts, law enforce- Section 40801 of the Violent Crime Control and tilation; or ment agencies, and prosecutors of Tribal govern- Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12421)— ‘‘(7) strengthening the response of social and ment and units of local government, identify (1) in the heading, by striking ‘‘ENHANCED human services by providing population-specific and respond to possibly lethal circumstances; TRAINING’’ and inserting ‘‘TRAINING’’; training for service providers on domestic vio- and (2) by striking subsection ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.— lence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalk- In this section—’’ and all that follows through ing in underserved populations.’’; and (3) identifies victims of domestic violence who are at high risk of being seriously injured or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) and inserting the (3) in subsection (g)— following: ‘‘The Attorney General shall make (A) by striking ‘‘$2,000,000’’ and inserting killed by an intimate partner. grants to eligible entities in accordance with the ‘‘$10,000,000’’; and (c) QUALIFICATIONS.—To be eligible for a following:’’; (B) by striking ‘‘2014 through 2018’’ and in- grant under this section, an applicant shall (3) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through serting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. demonstrate experience in developing, imple- (5) of subsection (b) as paragraphs (1) through SEC. 106. CRIMINAL PROVISIONS. menting, evaluating, and disseminating a lethality assessment program. (4); Section 2265 of title 18, United States Code, is (4) in paragraph (1) (as redesignated by para- (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— amended— graph (3) of this subsection)— (1) in subsection (d)(3)— There are authorized to be appropriated (A) by striking ‘‘, including domestic violence, (A) by striking ‘‘restraining order or injunc- $5,000,000 to carry out this section for each of dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, exploi- tion,’’; and fiscal years 2022 through 2026. tation, and neglect’’ each place it appears; (B) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘The (e) DEFINITIONS AND GRANT CONDITIONS.—In (B) in subparagraph (A)— prohibition under this paragraph applies to all this section, the definitions and grant condi- (i) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘elder abuse’’ and protection orders for the protection of a person tions in section 40002 of the Violence Against inserting the following: ‘‘abuse in later life’’; residing within a State, territorial, or Tribal ju- Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291). and risdiction, whether or not the protection order TITLE II—IMPROVING SERVICES FOR (ii) in clause (iv), by striking ‘‘advocates, vic- was issued by that State, territory, or Tribe.’’; VICTIMS tim service providers, and courts to better serve and victims of abuse in later life’’ and inserting (2) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the SEC. 201. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM. ‘‘leaders, victim advocates, victim service pro- following: ‘‘This applies to all Alaska Tribes Section 41601 of the Violent Crime Control and viders, courts, and first responders to better without respect to ‘Indian country’ or the popu- Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12511) is serve older victims’’; lation of the Native village associated with the amended— (C) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ‘‘or Tribe.’’. (1) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ‘‘2014 other community-based organizations in recog- SEC. 107. RAPE SURVIVOR CHILD CUSTODY. through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through nizing and addressing instances of abuse in Section 409 of the Justice for Victims of Traf- 2026’’. later life’’ and inserting ‘‘community-based or- ficking Act of 2015 (34 U.S.C. 21308) is amended SEC. 202. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM. ganizations, or other professionals who may by striking ‘‘2015 through 2019’’ and inserting Section 41601(f)(1) of the Violent Crime Con- identify or respond to abuse in later life’’; and (D) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘sub- ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. trol and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. paragraph (B)(ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph SEC. 108. ENHANCING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC 12511(f)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘$40,000,000 (2)(B)’’; SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMES- to remain available until expended for each of TIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, (5) in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by para- fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and inserting SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING. graph (3))— ‘‘$60,000,000 to remain available until expended Section 121 of the Violence Against Women (A) in subparagraph (A)— and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026’’. (i) in clause (iv). by striking ‘‘with dem- of 2005 (34 U.S.C. 20124) is amended— SEC. 203. RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING onstrated experience in assisting individuals (1) in subsection (a)— VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALK- over 50 years of age or older’’; and (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘shall take ING, AND CHILD ABUSE ENFORCE- (ii) in clause (v), by striking ‘‘with dem- MENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 5 percent of such appropriated amounts’’ and onstrated experience in addressing domestic vio- inserting ‘‘shall take 10 percent of such appro- Section 40295 of the Violent Crime Control and lence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalk- priated amounts for the program under sub- Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12341) is ing’’; and section (a)(2)(A) and 5 percent of such appro- amended— (B) in subparagraph (B)— priated amounts for the programs under sub- (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ‘‘women’’ (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by strik- section (a)(2)(B) through (E)’’; and and inserting ‘‘adults, youth,’’; and ing ‘‘at a minimum’’ and inserting ‘‘at least two (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ‘‘2014 of’’; ‘‘(3) ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION OF APPRO- through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through (ii) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the PRIATIONS.—In addition to the amounts made 2026’’. end, and inserting ‘‘or’’; and

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DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ON TRAU- ‘‘(C) traditionally underserved communities. for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, MA-INFORMED, VICTIM-CENTERED ‘‘(c) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity that sexual assault, and stalking. TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. receives a grant under this section shall use the ‘‘(e) EVALUATION.—The Attorney General, in Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law grant to— consultation with the Director of the National Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 10101 note) is ‘‘(1) train covered individuals within the dem- Institute of Justice, shall require each eligible amended by adding at the end the following: onstration site of the eligible entity to use evi- entity that receives a grant under this section to ‘‘Subtitle Q—Trauma-informed, Victim- dence-based, trauma-informed, and victim-cen- identify a research partner, preferably a local centered Training for Law Enforcement tered techniques and knowledge of crime vic- research partner, to— tims’ rights throughout an investigation into do- ‘‘(1) design a system for generating and col- ‘‘SEC. 41701. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ON mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, lecting the appropriate data to facilitate an TRAUMA-INFORMED, VICTIM-CEN- or stalking, including by— TERED TRAINING FOR LAW EN- independent process or impact evaluation of the FORCEMENT. ‘‘(A) conducting victim interviews in a manner use of the grant funds; that— ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— ‘‘(2) periodically conduct an evaluation de- ‘‘(1) the term ‘Attorney General’ means the ‘‘(i) elicits valuable information about the do- scribed in paragraph (1); and Attorney General, acting through the Director mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, ‘‘(3) periodically make publicly available, dur- of the Office on Violence Against Women; or stalking; and ing the grant period— ‘‘(ii) avoids re-traumatization of the victim; ‘‘(2) the term ‘covered individual’ means an ‘‘(A) preliminary results of the evaluations ‘‘(B) conducting field investigations that mir- individual who interfaces with victims of domes- conducted under paragraph (2); and ror best and promising practices available at the tic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and ‘‘(B) recommendations for improving the use time of the investigation; stalking, including— of the grant funds. ‘‘(C) customizing investigative approaches to ‘‘(A) an individual working for or on behalf of ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ensure a culturally and linguistically appro- an eligible entity; The Attorney General shall carry out this sec- priate approach to the community being served; ‘‘(B) a school or university administrator or tion using amounts otherwise available to the ‘‘(D) becoming proficient in understanding personnel (including a campus police officer or Attorney General. and responding to complex cases, including a school resource officer); and ‘‘(g) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sex- ‘‘(C) an emergency services or medical em- section shall be construed to interfere with the ual assault, or stalking— ployee; due process rights of any individual.’’. ‘‘(i) facilitated by alcohol or drugs; TITLE III—SERVICES, PROTECTION, AND ‘‘(3) the term ‘demonstration site’, with re- ‘‘(ii) involving strangulation; JUSTICE FOR YOUNG VICTIMS spect to an eligible entity that receives a grant ‘‘(iii) committed by a non-stranger; under this section, means— ‘‘(iv) committed by an individual of the same SEC. 301. RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ‘‘(A) if the eligible entity is a law enforcement sex as the victim; GRANT. agency described in paragraph (4)(A), the area ‘‘(v) involving a victim with a disability; Section 393A of the Public Health Service Act over which the eligible entity has jurisdiction; ‘‘(vi) involving a male victim; or (42 U.S.C. 280b–1b) is amended— and ‘‘(vii) involving a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or (1) in subsection (a)— ‘‘(B) if the eligible entity is an organization or transgender (commonly referred to as ‘LGBT’) (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the agency described in paragraph (4)(B), the area victim; semicolon at the end the following ‘‘or digital over which a law enforcement agency described ‘‘(E) developing collaborative relationships be- services (as such term is defined in section in paragraph (4)(A) that is working in collabo- tween— 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of ration with the eligible entity has jurisdiction; ‘‘(i) law enforcement officers and other mem- 1994)’’; and bers of the response team; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘profes- ‘‘(4) the term ‘eligible entity’ means— ‘‘(ii) the community being served; and sionals’’ and inserting ‘‘professionals, including ‘‘(A) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal law ‘‘(F) developing an understanding of how to school-based professionals, to identify and refer enforcement agency; or define, identify, and correctly classify a report students who may have experienced or are at ‘‘(B) a national, regional, or local victim serv- of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- risk of experiencing sexual violence’’; and ices organization or agency working in collabo- sault, or stalking; and (C) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘sexual as- ration with a law enforcement agency described ‘‘(2) promote the efforts of the eligible entity sault’’ and inserting ‘‘sexual violence, sexual in subparagraph (A). to improve the response of covered individuals to assault, and sexual harassment’’; ‘‘(b) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.— domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘Indian trib- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General shall sault, and stalking through various communica- al’’ and inserting ‘‘Indian Tribal’’; award grants on a competitive basis to eligible tion channels, such as the website of the eligible (3) by redesignating subsection (c) through (d) entities to carry out the demonstration program entity, social media, print materials, and com- as subsections (d) through (e), respectively; under this section by implementing evidence- munity meetings, in order to ensure that all cov- (4) by inserting the following new subsection: based or promising policies and practices to in- ered individuals within the demonstration site ‘‘(c) MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT OF STATE corporate trauma-informed, victim-centered of the eligible entity are aware of those efforts SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS, CULTURALLY SPE- techniques designed to— and included in trainings, to the extent prac- CIFIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND UNDERSERVED COM- ‘‘(A) prevent re-traumatization of the victim; ticable. MUNITIES.—In granting funds to States, the Sec- ‘‘(B) ensure that covered individuals use evi- ‘‘(d) DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TRAININGS ON retary shall set forth procedures designed to en- dence-based practices to respond to and inves- TRAUMA-INFORMED, VICTIM-CENTERED AP- sure meaningful involvement of the State or ter- tigate cases of domestic violence, dating vio- PROACHES.— ritorial sexual assault coalitions, culturally spe- lence, sexual assault, and stalking; ‘‘(1) IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING TRAININGS.— cific organizations, and representatives from un- ‘‘(C) improve communication between victims ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General derserved communities in the application for and law enforcement officers in an effort to in- shall identify trainings for law enforcement offi- and implementation of funding.’’. crease the likelihood of the successful investiga- cers, in existence as of the date on which the At- (5) in subsection (d) (as redesignated by para- tion and prosecution of the reported crime in a torney General begins to solicit applications for graph (3))— manner that protects the victim to the greatest grants under this section, that— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘$50,000,000 extent possible; ‘‘(i) employ a trauma-informed, victim-cen- for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and ‘‘(D) increase collaboration among stake- tered approach to domestic violence, dating vio- inserting ‘‘$110,000,000 for each of fiscal years holders who are part of the coordinated commu- lence, sexual assault, and stalking; and 2022 through 2026’’; nity response to domestic violence, dating vio- ‘‘(ii) focus on the fundamentals of— (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the lence, sexual assault, and stalking; and ‘‘(I) trauma responses; and following: ‘‘Not less than 80 percent of the total ‘‘(E) evaluate the effectiveness of the training ‘‘(II) the impact of trauma on victims of do- amount made available under this subsection in process and content by measuring— mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, each fiscal year shall be awarded in accordance ‘‘(i) investigative and prosecutorial practices and stalking. with this paragraph.’’; and and outcomes; and ‘‘(B) SELECTION.—An eligible entity that re- (C) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(ii) the well-being of victims and their satis- ceives a grant under this section shall select one ‘‘(4) STATE, TERRITORIAL, AND TRIBAL SEXUAL faction with the criminal justice process. or more of the approaches employed by a train- ASSAULT COALITION ALLOTMENT.—Of the total ‘‘(2) TERM.—The Attorney General shall make ing identified under subparagraph (A) to test amount made available under this subsection in grants under this section for each of the first 2 within the demonstration site of the eligible en- each fiscal year, not less than 15 percent shall fiscal years beginning after the date of enact- tity. be available to state, territorial, and tribal sex- ment of this Act. ‘‘(2) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out para- ual assault coalitions for the purposes of coordi- ‘‘(3) AWARD BASIS.—The Attorney General graph (1), the Attorney General shall consult nating and providing prevention activities, pro- shall award grants under this section to mul- with the Director of the Office for Victims of viding assistance to prevention programs, and

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From amounts appro- (B) of paragraph (1)’’; 2026’’; priated for grants under this subsection for each (4) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ‘‘stalking, (3) in subsection (d)— fiscal year, not less than 10 percent of funds and sex trafficking’’ and inserting ‘‘and stalk- (A) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ‘‘for all shall be available for grants to tribal sexual as- ing, including training on working with youth incoming students’’ and inserting ‘‘for all stu- sault coalitions, and the remaining funds shall in underserved populations (and, where inter- dents’’; be available for grants to State and territorial vention or programming will include a focus on (B) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as coalitions, and the Attorney General shall allo- female genital mutilation, or on sex trafficking, follows: cate an amount equal to 1⁄56 of the amounts so sufficient training on those topics)’’; and ‘‘(D) The grantee shall train all participants appropriated to each of those State and terri- (5) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘$15,000,000 in the resolution process, including the Title IX torial coalitions. Receipt of an award under this for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and coordinator’s office and student conduct office, subsection by each sexual assault coalition shall inserting ‘‘$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years to respond effectively to situations involving do- not preclude the coalition from receiving addi- 2022 through 2026’’. mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, tional grants or administering funds to carry SEC. 303. GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES or stalking.’’; and out the purposes described in subsection (a).’’. ON CAMPUSES. (C) in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting after (6) by adding at the end the following: (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 304 of the Violence ‘‘sex,’’ the following: ‘‘sexual orientation, gen- ‘‘(f) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the Against Women and Department of Justice Re- date of the enactment of the Violence Against der identity,’’; and authorization Act of 2005 (34 U.S.C. 20125) is (4) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘$12,000,000 Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021, the amended— Secretary, acting through the Director of the for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and (1) in subsection (b)— inserting ‘‘$16,000,000 for each of fiscal years Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (A) by amending paragraph (2) to read as fol- 2022 through 2026’’. shall submit to Congress, the Committee on Ap- lows: EPORT ON BEST PRACTICES REGARDING propriations and the Committee on Energy and ‘‘(2) To develop, strengthen, and implement (b) R DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL Commerce of the House of Representatives, and campus policies, protocols, and services that ASSAULT, AND STALKING ON CAMPUSES.—Not the Committee on Appropriations and the Com- more effectively identify and respond to the later than 1 year after the date of enactment of mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sex- this Act, the Secretary of Education shall sub- sions of the Senate a report on the activities ual assault and stalking, including the use of mit to Congress a report, which includes— funded by grants awarded under this section technology to commit these crimes, and to train and best practices relating to rape prevention campus administrators, campus security per- (1) an evaluation of programs, events, and and education.’’. sonnel, and all participants in the resolution educational materials related to domestic vio- SEC. 302. CREATING HOPE THROUGH OUTREACH, process, including personnel from the Title IX lence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalk- OPTIONS, SERVICES, AND EDU- coordinator’s office, student conduct office, and ing; and CATION (CHOOSE) FOR CHILDREN campus disciplinary or judicial boards on such (2) an assessment of best practices and guid- AND YOUTH. policies, protocols, and services.’’; ance from the evaluation described in para- Section 41201 of the Violent Crime Control and (B) by amending paragraph (3) to read as fol- graph (1), which shall be made publicly avail- Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12451) is lows: able online to universities and college campuses amended— ‘‘(3) To provide prevention and education pro- to use as a resource. (1) in subsection (a)— gramming about domestic violence, dating vio- (A) by striking ‘‘stalking, or sex trafficking’’ TITLE IV—VIOLENCE REDUCTION lence, sexual assault, and stalking, including and inserting ‘‘or stalking’’; and PRACTICES (B) by adding at the end the following: technological abuse and reproductive and sex- SEC. 401. STUDY CONDUCTED BY THE CENTERS ‘‘Grants awarded under this section may be ual coercion, that is age-appropriate, culturally FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PRE- used to address sex trafficking or bullying as relevant, ongoing, delivered in multiple venues VENTION. part of a comprehensive program focused pri- on campus, accessible, promotes respectful non- Section 402 of the Violence Against Women marily on domestic violence, dating violence, violent behavior as a social norm, and engages and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act sexual assault, or stalking.’’; men and boys. Such programming should be de- of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 280b–4) is amended— (2) in subsection (b)— veloped in partnership or collaboratively with (1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘violence (A) in paragraph (1)— experts in intimate partner and sexual violence against women’’ and inserting ‘‘violence against (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph prevention and intervention.’’; adults, youth,’’; and (A)— (C) in paragraph (4), by inserting after ‘‘im- (2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘2014 through (I) by striking ‘‘target youth who are victims prove delivery of’’ the following: ‘‘primary pre- 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- vention training and’’; (D) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘and pro- SEC. 402. SAVING MONEY AND REDUCING TRAGE- sault, stalking, and sex trafficking’’ and insert- DIES (SMART) THROUGH PREVEN- ing ‘‘target youth, including youth in under- vide’’ and inserting ‘‘, provide, and dissemi- TION GRANTS. served populations who are victims of domestic nate’’; Section 41303 of the Violence Against Women (E) in paragraph (10), by inserting after ‘‘or violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalk- Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12463) is amended— adapt’’ the following ‘‘and disseminate’’; and ing, and sex trafficking’’; and (1) in subsection (b)(1)— (II) by striking ‘‘specific services’’ and insert- (F) by inserting after paragraph (10) the fol- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ing ‘‘specific services, restorative practices’’; lowing: (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘or’’ at ‘‘(11) To train campus health centers and ap- the end; the end; propriate campus faculty, such as academic ad- (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe- (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- visors or professionals who deal with students riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; and on a daily basis, on how to recognize and re- (C) by adding at the end the following: (iv) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the spond to domestic violence, dating violence, sex- ‘‘(E) strategies within each of these areas ad- following: ual assault, and stalking, including training dressing the unmet needs of underserved popu- ‘‘(D) clarify State or local mandatory report- health providers on how to provide universal lations.’’; ing policies and practices regarding peer-on-peer education to all members of the campus commu- (2) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by inserting ‘‘cul- dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and nity on the impacts of violence on health and turally specific,’’ after ‘‘after-school,’’; sex trafficking; or unhealthy relationships and how providers can (3) in subsection (d)(3)— ‘‘(E) develop, enlarge, or strengthen culturally support ongoing outreach efforts. (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ at specific victim services and response related to, ‘‘(12) To train campus personnel in how to use the end; and prevention of, female genital mutilation.’’; a victim-centered, trauma-informed interview (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- and technique, which means asking questions of a riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (B) in paragraph (2)— student or a campus employee who is reported to (C) by adding at the end the following: (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘stalking, be a victim of sexual harassment, sexual assault, ‘‘(C) include a focus on the unmet needs of or sex trafficking’’ and inserting ‘‘stalking, sex domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, underserved populations.’’; trafficking, or female genital mutilation’’; (4) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘$15,000,000 (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semi- in a manner that is focused on the experience of for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and colon and inserting the following ‘‘, and restor- the reported victim, that does not judge or blame inserting ‘‘$45,000,000 for each of fiscal years ative practices;’’; the reported victim for the alleged crime, and (iii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘con- that is informed by evidence-based research on 2022 through 2026’’; and fidential’’ before ‘‘support services’’; and trauma response. To the extent practicable, (5) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the (iv) in subparagraph (E), by inserting after campus personnel shall allow the reported vic- following: ‘‘programming for youth’’ the following: ‘‘, in- tim to participate in a recorded interview and to ‘‘(3) REMAINING AMOUNTS.—Any amounts not cluding youth in underserved populations,’’; receive a copy of the recorded interview. made available under paragraphs (1) and (2) (3) in subsection (c)— ‘‘(13) To develop and implement restorative may be used for any set of purposes described in (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘stalking, or practices (as such term is defined in section paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (b), or sex trafficking’’ and inserting ‘‘or stalking’’; 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of for a project that fulfills two or more of such and 1994).’’; sets of purposes.’’.

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GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN THE (F) in subparagraph (B)(ii)— increased referrals from health systems; HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS RESPONSE (i) by striking ‘‘on-site access to’’; and ‘‘(vi) development of a State-level pilot pro- TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VI- (ii) by striking ‘‘patients by increasing’’ and gram to— OLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND all that follows through the semicolon and in- ‘‘(I) improve the response of substance use dis- STALKING. serting the following: ‘‘patients by— order treatment programs, harm reduction pro- Section 399P of the Public Health Service Act ‘‘(I) increasing the capacity of existing health grams for people who use substances, and sys- (42 U.S.C. 280g–4) is amended— care professionals, including professionals who tems to domestic violence, dating violence, sex- (1) in subsection (a)— specialize in trauma and in behavioral and men- ual assault, and stalking; (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘community tal health care (including substance abuse dis- ‘‘(II) improve the capacity of substance use health workers, violence prevention advocates order), community health workers, and public disorder treatment programs, harm reduction working with health providers,’’ after ‘‘health health staff to address domestic violence, dating programs for people who use substances, and staff,’’; violence, sexual assault, stalking, and children systems to serve survivors of domestic violence, (B) in paragraph (2)— exposed to violence; dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (i) by inserting ‘‘(including midwives and ‘‘(II) contracting with or hiring advocates for dealing with substance use disorder; and doulas)’’ after ‘‘residents’’; and victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to ‘‘(III) improve the capacity of domestic vio- (ii) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; provide such services; or lence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalk- (C) in paragraph (3)— ‘‘(III) providing funding to State domestic and ing programs to serve survivors who has sub- (i) by striking ‘‘response’’ after ‘‘improve the’’ sexual violence coalitions to improve the capac- stance use history with substance abuse dis- and inserting ‘‘capacity’’; ity of such coalitions to coordinate and support order; or (ii) by inserting ‘‘prevent and respond to’’ health advocates and other health system part- ‘‘(vii) development and utilization of existing after ‘‘(including behavioral and mental health nerships;’’; technical assistance and training resources to programs) to’’; and (G) in subparagraph (B)(iii)— improve the capacity of substance use disorder (iii) by striking the period at the end and in- (i) by striking ‘‘identification’’ after ‘‘practice treatment programs and harm reduction pro- serting a semicolon; and of’’ and inserting ‘‘prevention’’; grams for people who use substances to address (D) by adding at the end the following: (ii) by inserting ‘‘during in person or virtual domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- ‘‘(4) the development or enhancement and im- visits,’’ after ‘‘and stalking’’; and sault, and stalking among patients the programs plementation of training programs to improve (iii) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; serve.’’; the capacity of early childhood programs to ad- (H) in subparagraph (B)(iv)— (9) in subsection (c)(3)(A) by striking the pe- dress domestic violence, dating violence, sexual (i) by inserting ‘‘and promote prevention dur- riod at the end and inserting the following: assault, and stalking among families they serve; ing in person or virtual visits,’’ after ‘‘or stalk- ‘‘and— and ing,’’; and ‘‘(i) culturally specific and population specific ‘‘(5) the development or enhancement and im- (ii) by striking the period at the end; organizations, and specifically organizations plementation of comprehensive statewide strate- (I) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end whose leadership include Black or Indigenous gies for health and violence prevention pro- the following: people, People of Color, or LGBTQ+ individuals; ‘‘(v) the development, implementation, dis- grams to work together to promote primary pre- and vention onf domestic violence, dating violence, semination, and evaluation of best practices, ‘‘(ii) programs developing and implementing sexual assault, and stalking.’’; tools, and training materials, including cul- community-driven solutions to address domestic (2) in subsection (b)(1)— turally relevant tools, for behavioral health pro- violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or (A) in subparagraph (A)(i)— fessionals to identify and respond to domestic stalking, instead of carceral and law enforce- (i) by inserting ‘‘provide universal education violence, sexual violence, stalking, and dating ment intervention.’’; on healthy relationships’’ after ‘‘providers to’’; violence; and (10) in subsection (c)(3)(B)(i)(III) by inserting (ii) by striking ‘‘identify’’; ‘‘(vi) the development and provision of cul- after ‘‘nonprofit entity’’ the following ‘‘, includ- (iii) by inserting ‘‘trauma-informed’’ after turally relevant training and follow-up tech- ing a culturally-specific organization or commu- ‘‘and provide’’; and nical assistance to health care professionals, (iv) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; nity-based organization working to address the and public health staff, and allied health pro- social determinants of health,’’; (B) in subparagraph (A)(ii)— fessionals to identify, assess, treat, and refer cli- (i) by inserting ‘‘, including labor and sex (11) in subsection (c)(3)(C)(ii)— ents who are victims of domestic violence, dating (A) by striking ‘‘strategies for’’ and inserting trafficking’’ after ‘‘other forms of violence and violence, sexual assault, or stalking from cul- ‘‘(I) strategies for’’; abuse’’; turally specific communities and promote pre- (B) by inserting ‘‘and generations’’ after ‘‘life- (ii) by striking ‘‘culturally competent clinical’’ vention, using tools and training materials, de- span’’; after ‘‘plan and develop’’; veloped by and for culturally specific commu- (C) by striking ‘‘settings;’’ and inserting ‘‘set- (iii) by inserting after ‘‘training components’’ nities, with priority given to trainings provided tings; and’’ the following; ‘‘that center the experiences of by culturally specific organizations; and’’; and (D) by adding at the end the following: and are developed in collaboration with Black (J) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the ‘‘(II) strategies to address primary prevention and Indigenous people and People of Color, and following: of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- include community-defined practices such as the ‘‘(C) design and implement comprehensive sault, and stalking over the lifespan and gen- use of doulas, midwives, and traditional heal- strategies to prevent domestic or sexual violence erations including strategies that address re- ers,’’; and including through the use of universal edu- lated social determinants of health and center (iv) by striking ‘‘disparities’’ and inserting cation in clinical and public health settings, economic justice, anti-racism, and that are in- ‘‘inequities’’; hospitals, clinics and other health settings.’’. clusive of all genders and identities including (C) in subparagraph (A), by inserting after (3) in subsection (b)(2)(A)— LGBTQ+ individuals;’’; clause (ii) the following: (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘CHILD AND (12) in subsection (c)(3)(C)(iii)— ‘‘(iii) are designed to be inclusive of the expe- ELDER ABUSE’’ and inserting the following: (A) by inserting ‘‘culturally specific organiza- riences of all individuals including LGBTQ+ in- ‘‘CHILD ABUSE AND ABUSE IN LATER LIFE’’; and tions’’ after ‘‘advocacy organizations’’; and dividuals and include training on equity and (B) by striking ‘‘child or elder abuse’’ and in- (B) by striking ‘‘State or tribal law enforce- anti-racism approaches to health services deliv- serting the following: ‘‘child abuse or abuse in ment task forces (where appropriate)’’; ery; disparities in access to health-care services later life’’; (13) in subsection (c)(3)(C)(iv) by inserting and prevention resources; and current and his- (4) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking ‘‘(including culturally specific organizations)’’ toric systemic racism in health care services; and ‘‘elder abuse’’ and inserting ‘‘abuse in later after ‘‘service providers’’; ‘‘(iv) include training on the use of universal life’’; (14) in subsection (d)(2)(A)— prevention education approach to both prevent (5) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(ii), by inserting (A) by inserting ‘‘or behavioral health’’ after and respond to domestic violence, dating vio- ‘‘programs that promote the prevention of sex- ‘‘of health’’; lence, sexual assault, or stalking in health care ual assault as well as’’ after ‘‘implementation (B) by inserting ‘‘behavioral’’ after ‘‘physical settings;’’; of’’; or’’; (D) in subparagraph (B), in the matter pre- (6) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(iii)— (C) by striking ‘‘mental’’ before ‘‘health ceding clause (i)— (A) by inserting ‘‘and exposure to violence care’’; and (i) by striking ‘‘response’’ after ‘‘improve the’’ against generations’’ after ‘‘abuse’’; and (D) by inserting ‘‘, including substance use and inserting ‘‘capacity’’; and (B) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end; disorder treatment’’ before ‘‘; or’’; (ii) by inserting ‘‘prevent and respond to’’ (7) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(iv)— (15) in subsection (d)(2)(B)— after ‘‘system to’’; (A) by inserting ‘‘mental health,’’ after ‘‘den- (A) by striking ‘‘or health system’’ and insert- (E) in subparagraph (B)(i)— tal,’’; and ing ‘‘behavioral health treatment system’’; (i) by inserting ‘‘and promoting prevention (B) by striking ‘‘exams.’’ and inserting (B) by striking ‘‘mental’’ and inserting ‘‘be- of’ ’’’ after ‘‘responding to’’; ‘‘exams and certifications;’’; havioral’’; and (ii) by inserting ‘‘during in person or virtual (8) in subsection (b)(2)(C), by inserting after (C) by inserting ‘‘, or a community-based or- visits and’’ after ‘‘and stalking’’; and clause (iv) the following: ganization with a history of partnership with (iii) by inserting after ‘‘follow-up care’’ the ‘‘(v) providing funding to culturally specific programs in the domestic violence, dating vio- following: ‘‘ and to maximize victim choice on organizations to improve the capacity of such lence, sexual assault, or stalking and health

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care, including physical, mental, or behavioral ‘‘(7) DRUG-RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.—The member of the household because of domestic vi- health care’’ before the period at the end; term ‘drug-related criminal activity’ has the olence, dating violence, sexual assault, dating (16) in subsection (g)— meaning given the term in section 3(b)(9) of the violence, or stalking shall not be denied assist- (A) by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. ance, tenancy, or occupancy rights to housing ‘‘$15,000,000’’; and 1437a(b)(9)). assisted under a covered housing program solely (B) by striking ‘‘2014 through 2018’’ and in- ‘‘(8) EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT.—The term on the basis of criminal activity, including drug- serting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’; and ‘emergency solutions grant’ means a grant pro- related criminal activity, engaged in by the per- (17) in subsection (h), by striking ‘‘herein’’ vided under subtitle B of title IV of the McKin- petrator of the domestic violence, dating vio- and ‘‘provided for’’. ney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. lence, sexual assault, or stalking. 11371 et seq.). TITLE VI—SAFE HOMES FOR VICTIMS ‘‘(II) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ‘‘(9) EMERGENCY TRANSFER.—The term ‘emer- subclause (I) shall be construed to limit the au- SEC. 601. HOUSING PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS gency transfer’— thority to terminate assistance to a tenant or OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VI- ‘‘(A) except as provided under subparagraph program participant or evict or terminate a ten- OLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND (B), means a transfer under subsection (e) from STALKING. ant or program participant from housing as- a unit of a covered housing provider to any sisted under a covered housing program if a (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 41411 of the Violence other unit of the same principal, affiliate, or Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12491) is public housing agency or an owner, recipient or management agent of the covered housing pro- subrecipient, or a manager of the housing dem- amended— vider; and (1) in subsection (a)— onstrates an actual and imminent threat to ‘‘(B) with respect to a project funded under other tenants, program participants, or individ- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ‘‘brother, the Continuum of Care, means a transfer under sister,’’ and inserting ‘‘sibling,’’; uals employed at or providing service to the subsection (e) to any unit of the same covered housing if the assistance is not terminated or (B) in paragraph (3)— housing provider under the same covered hous- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting before the tenant or program participant is not evicted. ing program. ‘‘(iii) REVIEW PRIOR TO TERMINATION FOR CUR- the semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘includ- ‘‘(10) EXTERNAL REFERRAL.—The term ‘exter- RENT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.—Before termi- ing the direct loan program under such sec- nal referral’— tion’’; ‘‘(A) except as provided under subparagraph nating assistance, tenancy, or occupancy rights (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘the pro- (B), means a referral provided to a victim of do- to housing assisted under a covered housing gram under subtitle A of’’ and inserting ‘‘the mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, program to a tenant or program participant who programs under’’; or stalking by a covered housing provider to the is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, (iii) in subparagraph (I)— applicable regional office of the Department of sexual assault, or stalking on the basis of crimi- (I) by striking ‘‘sections 514, 515, 516, 533, and Housing and Urban Development to facilitate a nal activity of the tenant or program partici- 538 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1484, move from a unit of a covered housing provider pant, including drug-related criminal activity— ‘‘(I) the covered housing provider shall con- 1485, 1486, 1490m, and 1490p–2)’’ and inserting under the same or a different covered housing sider— ‘‘sections 514, 515, 516, 533, 538, and 542 of the program; and Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1484, 1485, 1486, ‘‘(B) with respect to a project funded under ‘‘(aa) the seriousness of the case; ‘‘(bb) the extent of participation or culpability 1490m, 1490p–2, 1490r)’’; and the Continuum of Care, including any local sys- of the tenant or program participant, including (II) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; tem funding by the Continuum of Care or a re- whether the tenant or program participant was (iv) in subparagraph (J), by striking the pe- cipient or subrecipient of an Emergency Solu- coerced by the perpetrator of the domestic vio- riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; and tions Grant, means the facilitation of a move lence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalk- (v) by adding at the end the following: from a unit of a covered housing provider to a ing; ‘‘(K) the provision of assistance from the unit of a different covered housing provider ‘‘(cc) whether the criminal activity was re- Housing Trust Fund established under section under the same covered housing program. lated to a symptom of a disability, including a 1338 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Finan- ‘‘(11) HUD REGIONAL OFFICE.—The term ‘HUD substance use disorder; cial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. regional office’ means a regional office of the ‘‘(dd) in cases involving drug-related criminal 4501); Department of Housing and Urban Develop- activity or criminal activity involving alcohol ‘‘(L) the provision of assistance for housing ment. abuse, whether the tenant or program partici- under the Comprehensive Service Programs for ‘‘(12) NATIONAL VAWA VICTIMS RELOCATION pant is participating in, or has successfully Homeless Veterans program under subchapter II POOL VOUCHER.—The term ‘National VAWA Vic- completed, a supervised drug or alcohol rehabili- of chapter 20 of title 38, United States Code; tims Relocation Pool voucher’ means a housing tation program, or has otherwise been rehabili- ‘‘(M) the provision of assistance for housing voucher provided under section 8(o) of the tated successfully; and and facilities under the grant program for home- United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(ee) any other relevant mitigating cir- less veterans with special needs under section 1437f(o)). cumstances; and 2061 of title 38, United States Code; ‘‘(13) PROGRAM PARTICIPANT.—The term ‘pro- gram participant’ means an individual (includ- ‘‘(II) the covered housing program shall pro- ‘‘(N) the provision of assistance for permanent vide the tenant or program participant with— housing under the program for financial assist- ing an unaccompanied youth) or family who is assisted by programs under the McKinney- ‘‘(aa) a written summary of the review con- ance for supportive services for very low-income ducted by the covered housing program; and veteran families in permanent housing under Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360 et seq).’’; ‘‘(bb) an opportunity to invoke the applicable section 2044 of title 38, United States Code; grievance policy of the covered housing program ‘‘(O) housing assisted under the rent supple- (2) in subsection (b)(3)— (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting to dispute the findings of the review.’’; ment program under section 101 of the Housing after ‘‘CRIMINAL ACTIVITY’’ the following: ‘‘AND (C) in subparagraph (B)— and Urban Development Act of 1965 (12 U.S.C. FAMILY BREAK-UP’’; (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BIFURCATION’’ 1701s); and (B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as and inserting ‘‘FAMILY BREAK-UP’’; ‘‘(P) any other Federal housing programs pro- follows: (ii) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as viding affordable housing to low- and moderate- ‘‘(A) DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE, TENANCY, AND OC- clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively; income persons by means of restricted rents or CUPANCY RIGHTS PROHIBITED.— (iii) by inserting before clause (ii), as so redes- rental assistance as identified by the appro- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A tenant, program partici- ignated, the following: priate agency.’’; and pant, or resident of a unit who is an unreported ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If a family break-up results (C) by adding at the end the following: member of the household because of domestic vi- from an occurrence of domestic violence, dating ‘‘(4) COLLABORATIVE APPLICANT.—The term olence, dating violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and the ‘collaborative applicant’ has the meaning given violence, or stalking shall not be denied assist- perpetrator no longer resides in the unit and the term in section 401 of the McKinney-Vento ance, tenancy, or occupancy rights to housing was the sole tenant or program participant eligi- Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360). assisted under a covered housing program solely ble to receive assistance under a covered hous- ‘‘(5) CONTINUUM OF CARE.—The term ‘Con- on the basis of criminal activity directly relating ing program, the covered housing provider tinuum of Care’ means the Federal program au- to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- shall— thorized under subtitle C of title IV of the sault, or stalking that is engaged in by a mem- ‘‘(I) provide any other tenant, program partic- McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 ber of the household of the tenant, program par- ipant, or resident of the unit who is an unre- U.S.C. 11381 et seq.). ticipant, resident, or any guest or other person ported member of the household because of do- ‘‘(6) COVERED HOUSING PROVIDER.—The term under the control of the tenant, program partic- mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, ‘covered housing provider’— ipant, or resident, if the tenant, program partic- dating violence, or stalking the opportunity to ‘‘(A) means the individual or entity under a ipant, resident or an affiliated individual of the establish eligibility for the covered housing pro- covered housing program that has responsibility tenant, program participant, or resident is the gram; or for the administration or oversight of housing victim or threatened victim of such domestic vio- ‘‘(II) provide a tenant, program participant, assisted under a covered housing program; and lence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalk- or resident described in subclause (I) with not ‘‘(B) includes public housing agencies, spon- ing. less than 180 days— sors, owners, mortgagors, managers, grantees ‘‘(ii) CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ENGAGED IN BY PER- ‘‘(aa) to remain in the unit under the same under the Continuum of Care, State and local PETRATOR OF ABUSE.— terms and conditions as the perpetrator; and governments or agencies thereof, and nonprofit ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—A tenant, program partici- ‘‘(bb) find new housing or establish eligibility or for-profit organizations or entities. pant, or resident of a unit who is an unreported for another covered housing program.’’;

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viders within a reasonable time after adoption Secretary of Housing and Urban Development’s (D) in subparagraph (C)— of the documents by the appropriate agency.’’; National VAWA Victims Relocation Pool vouch- (i) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end; (5) by amending subsection (e) to read as fol- ers policies and procedures issued within the (ii) in clause (iv), by striking the period at the lows: timeframe outlined in subsection (f)(1); end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and ‘‘(e) EMERGENCY TRANSFERS AND NATIONAL ‘‘(B) at a minimum, describe a process that— (iii) by adding at the end the following: VAWA VICTIMS RELOCATION POOL POLICIES.— ‘‘(i) permits tenants, program participants, or ‘‘(v) to be limited by any provision in the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A tenant, program partici- residents who are victims of domestic violence, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. pant, or resident of a unit who is an unreported dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to 1437 et seq.) that provides less protection than member of the household because of domestic vi- move to another available and safe dwelling subparagraph (A) for victims of domestic vio- olence, dating violence, sexual assault, dating quickly through an emergency transfer, a Na- lence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalk- violence, or stalking who is a victim of domestic tional VAWA Victims Relocation Pool voucher, ing.’’; and violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or or an external referral; and (E) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the stalking may apply for an emergency transfer or ‘‘(ii) provides that the tenant, program partic- following: a National VAWA Victims Relocation Pool ipant, or resident can request an emergency ‘‘(D) EARLY TERMINATION.— voucher, or both. transfer or a National VAWA Victims Reloca- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A covered housing provider ‘‘(2) RESPONSIBLE ENTITY.— tion Pool voucher, or both, whichever is safe shall permit a tenant or program participant as- ‘‘(A) EMERGENCY TRANSFERS.—A covered and available for the tenant, program partici- sisted under the covered housing program to ter- housing provider shall grant an emergency pant, or resident; and minate the lease at any time prior to the end transfer to a tenant or program participant de- ‘‘(C) with respect to a request for an emer- date of the lease, without penalty, if the tenant scribed in paragraph (1) if— gency transfer, provide that— ‘‘(i) not later than 5 days after the date on or program participant has been a victim of do- ‘‘(i) the covered housing provider and the ten- which a covered housing provider receives an mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, ant or program participant determine that a emergency transfer request from a tenant or pro- or stalking and the tenant or program partici- safe dwelling unit is available; and gram participant, the covered housing provider pant— ‘‘(ii) the tenant or program participant meets ‘‘(I) sends notice of the early lease termi- the eligibility criteria described in paragraph shall determine whether the tenant or program nation to the landlord in writing prior to or (3). participant can be transferred to a safe and available unit; within 3 days of vacating the premises unless a ‘‘(B) VOUCHERS.—The Secretary of Housing ‘‘(ii) if a safe unit is available, an emergency shorter notice period is provided for under State and Urban Development and a covered housing transfer shall occur not later than 10 days after law; provider authorized to determine eligibility for the date on which the covered housing provider ‘‘(II)(aa) reasonably believes that the tenant National VAWA Victims Relocation Pool vouch- approves the request; ers under policies and procedures established or program participant is threatened with immi- ‘‘(iii) if a safe unit is not available, the cov- under subsection (f)(1) shall approve a National nent harm if the tenant or program participant ered housing provider shall provide to the ten- VAWA Victims Relocation Pool voucher for a remains within the same dwelling unit subject to ant or program participant— the lease; or tenant, program participant, or resident of a ‘‘(I) a written status report regarding the sta- ‘‘(bb) has experienced a sexual assault that unit who is an unreported member of the house- tus of the emergency transfer request of the ten- occurred on the premises during the 90-day pe- hold because of domestic violence, dating vio- ant or program participant; and riod preceding the request for lease termination; lence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalk- ‘‘(II) information about National VAWA Vic- and ing described in paragraph (1) if the tenant, tims Relocation Pool vouchers; and ‘‘(III) provides a form of documentation con- program participant, or resident meets the eligi- ‘‘(iv) if the emergency transfer request has sistent with the requirements outlined in sub- bility criteria described in paragraph (3). been denied due to reasons unrelated to the section (c)(3). ‘‘(3) CRITERIA.— availability of a safe and suitable unit, the ten- ‘‘(ii) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The applicable responsible ant or program participant may appeal the deci- subparagraph shall be construed to preclude entity under paragraph (2) shall approve an ap- sion through the applicable grievance or hear- any automatic termination of a lease by oper- plication submitted by a tenant, program partic- ing process of the covered housing provider; ation of law. Nothing in this subparagraph ipant, or resident described in paragraph (1) for ‘‘(D) with respect to a request for a National shall be construed to supersede any provision of an emergency transfer, a National VAWA Vic- VAWA Victims Relocation Pool voucher— any Federal, State, or local law regarding the tims Relocation Pool voucher, or both, if— ‘‘(i) the request may be made to the Secretary early termination of leases that provides greater ‘‘(i) the tenant, program participant, or resi- of Housing and Urban Development by a ten- protection than this subsection for victims of do- dent expressly requests the emergency transfer ant; program participant; resident of the unit mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or National VAWA Victims Relocation Pool who is an unreported member of the household or stalking.’’; voucher, or both, from the applicable responsible because of domestic violence, dating violence, (3) in subsection (c)(4), in the matter pre- entity; and sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking; a ceding subparagraph (A)— ‘‘(ii)(I) the tenant, program participant, or collaborative applicant of the local Continuum (A) by striking ‘‘Any information submitted to resident reasonably believes that the tenant or of Care or designee of the collaborative appli- a public housing agency or owner or manager’’ program participant is threatened with immi- cant; Emergency Solutions Grant recipient or and inserting ‘‘Covered housing providers shall nent harm from further violence if the tenant or subrecipient; a public housing agency; or the ensure any information submitted’’; and program participant remains within the same covered housing provider; and (B) by inserting after ‘‘owner or manager’’ the dwelling unit assisted under a covered housing ‘‘(ii) not later than 10 days after the date on following: ‘‘of housing assisted under a covered program; or which the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- housing program’’; ‘‘(II) the tenant, program participant, or resi- velopment receives a request for a National (4) in subsection (d)— dent experienced a sexual assault that occurred VAWA Victims Relocation Pool voucher and the (A) in paragraph (2)— on the premises during the 90-day period pre- selected relocation jurisdiction of the tenant or (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), ceding the request for the emergency transfer or program participant, the Secretary shall process by striking ‘‘an applicant for or tenants of’’ and National VAWA Victims Relocation Pool vouch- the request and refer administration of the Na- inserting ‘‘all individuals and families seeking er. tional VAWA Victims Relocation Pool voucher housing or services from programs under title IV ‘‘(B) GOOD STANDING.—Regardless of whether to the appropriate public housing agency of the of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act a tenant, program participant, or resident is in selected jurisdiction of the tenant; program par- (42 U.S.C. 11360 et seq.), all program partici- good standing, the tenant, program participant, ticipant; or resident of the unit who is an unre- pants of, all adult members of applicant house- or resident retains the right to an emergency ported member of the household because of do- holds for, and all adult tenants of’’; and transfer or a National VAWA Victims Reloca- mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘guid- tion Pool voucher if the tenant, program partici- dating violence, or stalking; ance issued by the Secretary of Housing and pant, or resident otherwise meets the eligibility ‘‘(E) allow a victim of domestic violence dat- Urban Development’’ and inserting ‘‘title VI of requirements in this subsection. The tenant, ing violence, sexual assault, or stalking to tem- the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et program participant, or resident shall also meet porarily relocate, while maintaining eligibility seq.) and any guidance issued by the appro- the eligibility requirements of the program to for the covered housing program without the priate agencies related to language access for which the tenant, program participant, or resi- loss of their housing status, if there are no alter- persons with limited English proficiency’’;’’; dent intends to transfer unless the eligibility re- native comparable housing program units avail- and quirement is waived by the covered housing pro- able, until an emergency transfer, a National (B) by adding at the end the following: gram. VAWA Victims Relocation Pool voucher, or an ‘‘(3) TRANSLATION AND AVAILABILITY OF ‘‘(4) POLICIES.—Each appropriate agency external referral resulting in comparable safe STANDARDIZED DOCUMENTS.—Each appropriate shall, in the timeframe outlined in subsection housing is obtained;

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‘‘(F) mandate that emergency transfers take ral plan consistent with the requirements in ‘‘(21) NATIONAL VAWA VICTIMS RELOCATION priority over non-emergency transfers; paragraph (4) or (5).’’; POOL VOUCHERS.— ‘‘(G) mandate that emergency transfers are (6) by amending subsection (f) to read as fol- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall set not considered new applicants and take priority lows: aside, from amounts made available for rental over existing external waiting lists for a covered ‘‘(f) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EMER- assistance under this subsection, amounts for housing program; GENCY TRANSFER AND NATIONAL VAWA VICTIMS use only for providing such assistance for the ‘‘(H) incorporate confidentiality measures to RELOCATION POOL VOUCHERS.— creation of a National VAWA Victims Reloca- ensure that the appropriate agency and the cov- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after tion Pool, which shall provide rental assistance ered housing provider do not disclose any infor- the date of enactment of the Violence Against on behalf of tenants, program participants, or mation regarding a tenant, program participant, Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021, the residents who are victims of domestic violence, or resident who is victim of domestic violence, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking eli- dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in- shall establish policies and procedures under gible for assistance under section 41411(e) of the cluding the location of a new dwelling unit to which a tenant, program participant, or resi- Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. any person or entity without the time-limited dent of a unit who is an unreported member of 12491(e)). written authorization of the tenant or program the household because of domestic violence, dat- ‘‘(B) TERMINATION OF VOUCHERS UPON TURN- participant, and communication by a covered ing violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or OVER.—A public housing agency shall not re- housing provider with a victim must be in a stalking may receive, under subsection (e), sub- issue assistance that is made available from ap- form and manner that the victim determines to ject to the availability of funds, a National propriated funds under this subsection for a be safe; and VAWA Victims Relocation Pool voucher. tenant, program participant, or resident when ‘‘(I) mandate that when a tenant or program ‘‘(2) APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.—Not later than the assistance for the tenant, program partici- participant submits an emergency transfer re- 180 days after the date of enactment of the Vio- pant, or resident is lawfully terminated, unless quest to a covered housing provider, the covered lence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act specifically authorized by the Secretary. housing provider shall provide contact informa- of 2021, the head of each appropriate agency ‘‘(C) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— tion for— shall establish the policies required under sub- Beginning in fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal ‘‘(i) local organizations offering assistance to section (e) with respect to emergency transfers year thereafter, there are authorized to be ap- tenants and other housing providers who may and external referrals. Each appropriate agency propriated $20,000,000 to provide vouchers for have safe and available housing; or shall also establish agency-specific policies and rental assistance under this paragraph.’’. ‘‘(ii) contact information for the regional procedures in accordance with the Secretary of SEC. 602. ENSURING COMPLIANCE AND IMPLE- HUD office or applicable public housing agency. Housing and Urban Development’s National MENTATION; PROHIBITING RETALIA- ‘‘(5) DUTIES OF COLLABORATIVE APPLICANTS OF VAWA Victims Relocation Pool vouchers poli- TION AGAINST VICTIMS. A LOCAL CONTINUUM OF CARE.—In addition to cies and procedures.’’; Chapter 2 of subtitle N of title IV of the Vio- adopting the policies described in paragraph (4) (7) by redesignating subsection (g) as sub- lence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. in an emergency transfer policy, the collabo- section (h); 12491 et seq.) is amended by inserting after sec- rative applicant of each local Continuum of (8) by inserting after subsection (f) the fol- tion 41411 the following: lowing: Care, or a designee of the collaborative appli- ‘‘SEC. 41412. COMPLIANCE REVIEWS. cant, shall— ‘‘(g) TRAINING AND REFERRALS.— ‘‘(1) TRAINING FOR STAFF OF COVERED HOUSING ‘‘(a) REGULAR COMPLIANCE REVIEWS.— ‘‘(A) coordinate and facilitate emergency PROGRAMS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each appropriate agency transfers and external referrals across projects ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Housing shall establish a process by which to review funded under the Continuum of Care; and Urban Development, in partnership with compliance with the requirements of this sub- ‘‘(B) prioritize an external referral across domestic and sexual violence experts, shall de- title, which shall— projects funded under the Continuum of Care velop mandatory in-person or electronic training ‘‘(A) in consultation with the Violence for the next available safe housing option for for staff of covered housing providers to provide Against Women Director described in section which a tenant or program participant may be a basic understanding of domestic violence, dat- 41413 and any other relevant officials of the ap- eligible; ing violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and propriate agency, be incorporated into other ex- ‘‘(C) coordinate external referrals with the to facilitate implementation of this section. isting compliance review processes of the appro- collaborative applicant of the local Continuum ‘‘(B) APPROPRIATE STAFF.—Each covered priate agency; and of Care, or designee of the collaborative appli- housing provider shall identify— ‘‘(B) examine— cant, in other jurisdictions in cases where a ten- ‘‘(i) appropriate staff to attend the basic un- ‘‘(i) covered housing provider compliance with ant or program participant requests an out-of- derstanding training described in subparagraph requirements prohibiting the denial of assist- jurisdiction transfer; (A) periodically; and ance, tenancy, or occupancy rights on the basis ‘‘(D) ensure that a tenant or program partici- ‘‘(ii) appropriate staff engaged in tenant, pro- of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- pant is not required to be reassessed and retains gram participant, or resident services to attend sault, or stalking; chronically homeless status, if applicable, both the basic understanding training and the ‘‘(ii) covered housing provider compliance through the local Continuum of Care intake implementation training described in subpara- with confidentiality provisions set forth in sec- process when seeking an emergency transfer or graph (A) as necessary. tion 41411(c)(4); external referral placement; and ‘‘(2) REFERRALS.—The appropriate agency ‘‘(iii) covered housing provider compliance ‘‘(E) ensure costs associated with temporary with respect to each covered housing program with the notification requirements set forth in relocations described in paragraph (4) are con- and the local Continuum of Care shall supply section 41411(d)(2); sidered eligible costs of supportive services under all appropriate staff of the covered housing pro- ‘‘(iv) covered housing provider compliance the Continuum of Care program. viders with a referral listing of public contact with accepting documentation set forth in sec- ‘‘(6) REGIONAL OFFICES.—Each HUD regional information for all domestic violence, dating vio- tion 41411(c); office shall— lence, sexual assault, and stalking service pro- ‘‘(v) covered housing provider compliance ‘‘(A) in collaboration with public housing viders offering services in its coverage area. with emergency transfer, external referral, and agencies and the entities described in paragraph ‘‘(3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— National VAWA Victims Relocation Pool Vouch- (2), develop and implement a regional emergency There are authorized to be appropriated to carry er requirements set forth in section 41411(e); and transfer and external referral plan, which out this subsection such sums as may be nec- ‘‘(vi) covered housing provider compliance shall— essary for each of fiscal years 2022 through with the prohibition on retaliation set forth in ‘‘(i) set forth how covered housing providers 2026.’’; and section 41414. shall coordinate external referrals with the (9) by inserting after subsection (h), as so re- ‘‘(2) FREQUENCY.—Each appropriate agency HUD regional office; designated, the following: shall conduct the review described in paragraph ‘‘(ii) be submitted to the Violence Against ‘‘(i) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (1) on a regular basis, as determined by the ap- Women Director described in section 41413 and this section shall be construed— propriate agency. made publicly available; and ‘‘(1) to limit any right, remedy, or procedure ‘‘(b) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 1 year ‘‘(iii) include any additional policies, prior- otherwise available to enforce the Violence after the date of enactment of the Violence ities, and strategies set by the entities described Against Women Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–162; Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of in paragraph (5); and 119 Stat. 2960) and subsequent amendments 2021, each appropriate agency shall issue regu- ‘‘(B) in consultation with the Violence prior to the date of enactment of the Violence lations to implement subsection (a), which Against Women Director described in section Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of shall— 41413, facilitate external referral requests for 2021; or ‘‘(1) define standards of compliance for cov- tenants or program participants who are victims ‘‘(2) to supersede any provision of any Fed- ered housing providers; of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- eral, State, or local law that provides greater ‘‘(2) include detailed reporting requirements, sault, or stalking if the tenant or program par- protection than this section for victims of domes- including the number of emergency transfers, ticipant cannot obtain an emergency transfer or tic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or external referrals, and National VAWA Victims a National VAWA Victims Relocation Pool stalking.’’. Relocation Pool vouchers requested and grant- voucher. (b) NATIONAL VAWA VICTIMS RELOCATION ed, as well as the length of time needed to proc- ‘‘(7) COVERED HOUSING PROVIDERS.—Each cov- POOL VOUCHERS.—Section 8(o) of the United ess emergency transfers, National VAWA Vic- ered housing provider shall develop and imple- States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)) is tims Relocation Pool vouchers, and external re- ment an emergency transfer and external refer- amended by adding at the end the following: ferrals; and

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Federal regulations, policy, protocols, and ity of which they are a victim or otherwise not ‘‘(c) PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.—Each appropriate guidelines regarding uniform timeframes for the at fault under statutes, ordinances, regulations, agency shall ensure that an agency-level assess- completion of emergency transfers, National or policies adopted or enforced by covered gov- ment of the information collected during the VAWA Victims Relocation Pool vouchers, and ernmental entities. compliance review process completed pursuant external referrals; ‘‘(2) PROHIBITED PENALTIES.—Penalties that to this subsection— ‘‘(12) coordinate with each appropriate agen- are prohibited under paragraph (1) include— ‘‘(1) includes an evaluation of each topic cy to ensure that standardized documents relat- ‘‘(A) actual or threatened assessment of pen- identified in subsection (a); and ing to the implementation of this title are trans- alties, fees, or fines; ‘‘(2) is made publicly available. lated into and made available in multiple lan- ‘‘(B) actual or threatened eviction; ‘‘SEC. 41413. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND guages, are accessible to persons with disabil- ‘‘(C) actual or threatened refusal to rent or URBAN DEVELOPMENT VIOLENCE ities, and made accessible to covered housing renew tenancy; AGAINST WOMEN DIRECTOR. providers within a reasonable time upon adop- ‘‘(D) actual or threatened refusal to issue an ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There shall be, within tion of the documents by the appropriate agen- occupancy permit or landlord permit; and the Office of the Secretary of the Department of cy; ‘‘(E) actual or threatened closure of the prop- Housing and Urban Development, a Violence ‘‘(13) ensure that the documents described in erty, or designation of the property as a nui- Against Women Director (in this section referred paragraph (11), including guidance and notices sance or a similarly negative designation. to as the ‘Director’). to victims, are distributed in commonly encoun- ‘‘(c) REPORTING.—Consistent with the process ‘‘(b) DUTIES.—The Director shall— tered languages by covered housing providers described in section 104(b) of the Housing and ‘‘(1) support implementation of the provisions consistent with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. of this subtitle; 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) and any guidance 5304(b)), covered governmental entities shall— ‘‘(2) coordinate development of Federal regu- issued by the appropriate agencies in accord- ‘‘(1) report any of their laws or policies, or, as lations, policy, protocols, and guidelines on ance with Executive Order 13166 (42 U.S.C. applicable, the laws or policies adopted by sub- matters relating to the implementation of this 2000d–1 note; relating to access to services for grantees, that impose penalties on landlords, subtitle, at each agency administering a covered persons with limited English proficiency); and homeowners, residents, occupants, guests, or housing program; ‘‘(14) in consultation with each appropriate housing applicants based on requests for law ‘‘(3) advise and coordinate with designated of- agency, identify existing compliance review enforcement or emergency assistance or based ficials within the United States Interagency processes that could incorporate the compliance on criminal activity that occurred at a property; Council on Homelessness, the Department of reviews required under section 41412(a). and Housing and Urban Development, the Depart- ‘‘(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(2) certify that they are in compliance with ment of the Treasury, the Department of Agri- There are authorized to be appropriated to carry the protections under this subtitle or describe culture, the Department of Health and Human out this section such sums as may be necessary the steps the covered governmental entities will Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. take within 180 days to come into compliance, or and the Department of Justice concerning legis- ‘‘SEC. 41414. PROHIBITION ON RETALIATION. to ensure compliance among subgrantees. lation, implementation, and other issues relating ‘‘(a) NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENT.—No ‘‘(d) OVERSIGHT.—Oversight and account- to or affecting the housing provisions under this covered housing provider shall discriminate ability mechanisms provided for under title VIII subtitle; against any person because that person has op- of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 et ‘‘(4) provide technical assistance, coordina- posed any act or practice made unlawful by this seq.) shall be available to address violations of tion, and support to each appropriate agency subtitle, or because that individual testified, as- this section. regarding advancing housing protections and sisted, or participated in any matter related to ‘‘(e) SUBGRANTEES.—For those covered govern- access to housing for victims of domestic vio- this subtitle. mental entities that distribute funds to sub- lence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalk- ‘‘(b) PROHIBITION ON COERCION.—No covered grantees, compliance with subsection (c)(1) in- ing, including compliance with this subtitle; housing provider shall coerce, intimidate, cludes inquiring about the existence of laws and ‘‘(5) ensure that adequate technical assistance threaten, or interfere with, or retaliate against, is made available to covered housing providers policies adopted by subgrantees that impose any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or penalties on landlords, homeowners, residents, regarding implementation of this subtitle, as on account of the person having exercised or en- well as other issues related to advancing hous- occupants, guests, or housing applicants based joyed, or on account of the person having aided on requests for law enforcement or emergency ing protections for victims of domestic violence, or encouraged any other individual in the exer- dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, assistance or based on criminal activity that oc- cise or enjoyment of, any rights or protections curred at a property.’’. including compliance with this subtitle; under this subtitle, including— (b) SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE CRIME REDUCTION ‘‘(6) act as a liaison with the judicial branches ‘‘(1) intimidating or threatening any person METHODS.— of Federal, State, and local governments on because that person is assisting or encouraging (1) ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED USE OF BYRNE-JAG matters relating to the housing needs of victims an individual entitled to claim the rights or pro- FUNDS.—Section 501(a)(1) of subpart 1 of part E of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- tections under this subtitle; and sault, and stalking; ‘‘(2) retaliating against any person because of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe ‘‘(7) implement a quality control system and a that person has participated in any investiga- Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1)) is corrective action plan system for those covered tion or action to enforce this subtitle. amended by adding after subparagraph (H) the housing providers that fail to comply with this ‘‘(c) ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE ATTOR- following: subtitle, wherein— NEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY.—The authority ‘‘(I) Programs for the development and imple- ‘‘(A) covered housing providers completing of the Attorney General, the Secretary of Hous- mentation of methods of reducing crime in com- corrective action plans shall be required to con- ing and Urban Development, and the Office for munities, to supplant punitive programs or poli- sult with national, State, or local programs fo- Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity to enforce cies. For purposes of this subparagraph, a puni- cused on victims of domestic violence, dating vi- this section shall be the same as the Fair Hous- tive program or policy is a program or policy olence, sexual assault, or stalking; and ing Act (42 U.S.C. 3610 et seq.).’’. that— ‘‘(i) imposes a penalty described in section ‘‘(B) the corrective action plans shall include SEC. 603. PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO REPORT provisions requiring covered housing providers CRIME FROM ONE’S HOME. 41415(b)(2) of the Violence Against Women Act to review and develop appropriate notices, pro- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 2 of subtitle N of of 1994 on the basis of a request for law enforce- cedures, and staff training to improve compli- title IV of the Violence Against Women Act of ment or emergency assistance; or ance with this subtitle, in consultation with na- 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12491 et seq.), as amended by this ‘‘(ii) imposes a penalty described in section tional, State, or local programs focused on vic- Act, is further amended by inserting after sec- 41415(b)(2) of the Violence Against Women Act tims described in subparagraph (A); tion 41414 the following: of 1994 on a landlord, homeowner, tenant, pro- ‘‘(8) establish a formal reporting process to re- ‘‘SEC. 41415. RIGHT TO REPORT CRIME AND EMER- gram participant, resident, occupant, or guest ceive individual complaints concerning non- GENCIES FROM ONE’S HOME. because of criminal activity at the property, in- compliance with this subtitle; ‘‘(a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term cluding domestic violence dating violence, sex- ‘‘(9) coordinate the development of inter- ‘covered governmental entity’ means any munic- ual assault, and stalking, where the landlord, agency guidelines to improve the availability of ipal, county, or State government that receives homeowner, tenant, program participant, resi- centralized information concerning available funding under section 106 of the Housing and dent, occupant, or guest was a victim of such dwelling units for use in facilitating the emer- Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. criminal activity.’’. gency transfer process; 5306). (2) ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED USE OF COPS ‘‘(10) coordinate the process for tracking of re- ‘‘(b) RIGHT TO REPORT.— FUNDS.—Section 1701(b) of part Q of title I of the quests, notice, and approval of National VAWA ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Landlords, homeowners, Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of Victims Relocation Pool vouchers, and further residents, occupants, and guests of, and appli- 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10381(b)) is amended— implement, as necessary, any policies or proce- cants for, housing— (A) in paragraph (22), by striking ‘‘and’’ after dures relating to the National VAWA Victims ‘‘(A) shall have the right to seek law enforce- the semicolon; Relocation Pool vouchers; ment or emergency assistance on their own be- (B) in paragraph (23), by striking the period ‘‘(11) work with HUD regional offices to de- half or on behalf of another person in need of at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and velop a mechanism to implement regional exter- assistance; and (C) by adding at the end the following:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 ‘‘(24) to develop and implement methods of re- child or adult victims of domestic violence, dat- that 44 percent of surveyed employed adults ex- ducing crime in communities, to supplant puni- ing violence, sexual assault, or stalking; perienced the effect of domestic violence in the tive programs or policies (as such term is defined ‘‘(ii) any activities, services, or programs pro- workplace, and 64 percent indicated their work- in section 501(a)(1)(I)).’’. vided or offered by a public housing agency that place performance was affected by such vio- SEC. 604. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE helps child and adult victims of domestic vio- lence. Another recent survey found that 78 per- GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC lence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalk- cent of offenders used workplace resources to VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEX- ing, to obtain or maintain housing; express anger, check up on, pressure, or threat- UAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. ‘‘(iii) any activities, services, or programs pro- en a survivor. Sexual assault, whether occurring Section 40299 of the Violence Against Women vided or offered by a public housing agency to in or out of the workplace, can impair an em- Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12351) is amended— prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sex- ployee’s work performance, require time away (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding ual assault, and stalking, or to enhance victim from work, and undermine the employee’s abil- paragraph (1)— safety in assisted families; and ity to maintain a job. Nearly 50 percent of sex- (A) by striking ‘‘the Director of the Violence ‘‘(iv) all training and support services offered ual assault survivors lose their jobs or are forced Against Women Office’’ and inserting ‘‘the Di- to staff of the public housing agency to provide to quit in the aftermath of the assaults. rector of the Office on Violence Against a basic understanding of domestic violence, dat- (10) Studies find that 60 percent of single Women’’; and ing violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and women lack economic security and 81 percent of (B) by inserting after ‘‘, other nonprofit, non- to facilitate implementation of the housing pro- households with single mothers live in economic governmental organizations’’ the following: ‘‘, tections of section 41411 of the Violence Against insecurity. Significant barriers that survivors population-specific organizations’’; and Women Act of 1994.’’; and confront include access to housing, transpor- (2) in subsection (g)— (2) in paragraph (16), by inserting ‘‘the Vio- tation, and child care. Ninety-two percent of (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘2014 lence Against Women Act of 1994,’’ before ‘‘the homeless women have experienced domestic vio- through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through Fair Housing Act’’. lence, and more than 50 percent of such women 2026’’; TITLE VII—ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR cite domestic violence as the direct cause for (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘5 percent’’ VICTIMS homelessness. Survivors are deprived of their and inserting ‘‘8 percent’’; and autonomy, liberty, and security, and face tre- (C) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ‘‘0.25 per- SEC. 701. FINDINGS. mendous threats to their health and safety. cent’’ and inserting ‘‘0.5 percent’’. Congress finds the following: (11) The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- SEC. 605. ADDRESSING THE HOUSING NEEDS OF (1) Over 1 in 3 women experience sexual vio- vention report that survivors of severe intimate VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, lence, and 1 in 5 women have survived com- partner violence lose nearly 8 million days of DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL AS- pleted or attempted rape. Such violence has a paid work, which is the equivalent of more than SAULT, AND STALKING. devastating impact on women’s physical and 32,000 full-time jobs and almost 5,600,000 days of (a) MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE emotional health, financial security, and ability household productivity each year. Therefore, GRANTS.—Section 423(a) of the McKinney-Vento to maintain their jobs, and thus impacts inter- women disproportionately need time off to care Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11383(a)) is state commerce and economic security. for their health or to find safety solutions, such amended by adding at the end the following: (2) The Office on Violence Against Women of as obtaining a restraining order or finding hous- ‘‘(13) Facilitating and coordinating activities the Department of Justice defines domestic vio- ing, to avoid or prevent further violence. to ensure compliance with subsection (e) of sec- lence as a pattern of abusive behavior in any re- (12) Annual costs of intimate partner violence tion 41411 of the Violence Against Women Act of lationship that is used by one intimate partner are estimated to be more than $8,300,000,000. Ac- 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12491) and monitoring compli- to gain or maintain power and control over an- cording to the Centers for Disease Control and ance with the confidentiality protections of sub- other intimate partner. Domestic violence can Prevention, the costs of intimate partner vio- section (c)(4) of such section.’’. include physical, sexual, emotional, economic, lence against women in 1995 exceeded an esti- (b) COLLABORATIVE GRANTS TO INCREASE THE or psychological actions or threats of actions mated $5,800,000,000. These costs included near- LONG-TERM STABILITY OF VICTIMS.—Section that influence another person. Domestic vio- ly $4,100,000,000 in the direct costs of medical 41404(i) of the Violence Against Women Act of lence includes any behaviors that intimidate, and mental health care and nearly 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12474(i)) is amended by striking manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, ter- $1,800,000,000 in the indirect costs of lost pro- ‘‘2014 through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 rorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or ductivity. These statistics are generally consid- through 2026’’. wound an individual. ered to be underestimated because the costs as- (c) GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST (3) The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- sociated with the criminal justice system are not WOMEN IN PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING.—Sec- vention report that domestic violence or intimate included. tion 41405 of the Violence Against Women Act of partner violence is a serious public health issue (13) Fifty-five percent of senior executives re- 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12475) is amended— for millions of individuals in the United States. cently surveyed said domestic violence has a (1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘the Director Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the harmful effect on their company’s productivity, of the Violence Against Women Office’’ and in- United States have suffered sexual violence, and more than 70 percent said domestic violence serting ‘‘the Director of the Office on Violence physical violence, or stalking by an intimate negatively affects attendance. Seventy-eight Against Women’’; partner. percent of human resources professionals con- (2) in subsection (c)(2)(D), by inserting after (4) Transgender and gender non-conforming sider partner violence a workplace issue. How- ‘‘linguistically and culturally specific service people face extraordinary levels of physical and ever, more than 70 percent of United States providers,’’ the following: ‘‘population-specific sexual violence. workplaces have no formal program or policy organizations,’’; and (5) More than 1 in 4 transgender people have that addresses workplace violence, let alone do- (3) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘2014 through faced bias-driven assault, and this rate is higher mestic violence. In fact, only four percent of em- 2018’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘2022 through for trans women and trans people of color. ployers provided training on domestic violence. 2026’’. (6) The American Foundation for Suicide Pre- (14) Studies indicate that one of the best pre- SEC. 606. UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937 vention has found that transgender and gender dictors of whether a survivor will be able to stay AMENDMENTS. non-conforming people had an elevated preva- away from his or her abuser is the degree of his Section 5A(d) of the United States Housing lence of suicide attempts, especially when they or her economic independence. However, domes- Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437c–1(d)) is amended— have suffered physical or sexual violence. tic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and (1) by amending paragraph (13) to read as fol- (7) Homicide is one of the leading causes of stalking often negatively impact a survivor’s lows: death for women on the job. Domestic partners ability to maintain employment. ‘‘(13) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, or relatives commit 43 percent of workplace (15) Abusers frequently seek to exert financial SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING PROGRAMS.— homicides against women. One study found that control over their partners by actively inter- ‘‘(A) COPIES.—A copy of— intimate partner violence resulted in 142 homi- fering with their ability to work, including pre- ‘‘(i) all standardized notices issued pursuant cides among women at work in the United States venting their partners from going to work, to the housing protections under subtitle N of from 2003 to 2008, a figure which represents 22 harassing their partners at work, limiting their the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, includ- percent of the 648 workplace homicides among partners’ access to cash or transportation, and ing the notice required under section 41411(d) of women during the period. In fact, in 2010, homi- sabotaging their partners’ child care arrange- the Violence Against Women Act of 1994; cides against women at work increased by 13 ments. ‘‘(ii) the emergency transfer plan issued pur- percent despite continuous declines in overall (16) Economic abuse refers to behaviors that suant to section 41411 of the Violence Against workplace homicides in recent years. control an intimate partner’s ability to acquire, Women Act of 1994; and (8) Women in the United States are 11 times use, and maintain access to, money, credit, own- ‘‘(iii) any and all memoranda of under- more likely to be murdered with guns than ership of assets, or access to governmental or standing with other covered housing providers women in other high-income countries. Female private financial benefits, including defaulting developed to facilitate emergency transfers intimate partners are more likely to be murdered on joint obligations (such as school loans, credit under section 41411(e) of the Violence Against with a firearm than all other means combined. card debt, mortgages, or rent). Other forms of Women Act of 1994. The presence of a gun in domestic violence situ- such abuse may include preventing someone ‘‘(B) DESCRIPTIONS.—A description of— ations increases the risk of homicide for women from attending school, threatening to or actu- ‘‘(i) any activities, services, or programs pro- by 500 percent. ally terminating employment, controlling or vided or offered by an agency, either directly or (9) Violence can have a dramatic impact on withholding access to cash, checking, or credit in partnership with other service providers, to the survivor of such violence. Studies indicate accounts, and attempting to damage or sabotage

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1445 the creditworthiness of an intimate partner, in- 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of ‘sexual assault’, and ‘stalking’ have the mean- cluding forcing an intimate partner to write bad paragraph (18), by redesignating paragraph (19) ings given such terms in section 3304(g) of the checks, forcing an intimate partner to default as paragraph (21), and by inserting after para- Internal Revenue Code of 1986.’’. on payments related to household needs, such graph (18) the following new paragraph: (c) TANF PERSONNEL TRAINING.—Section as housing, or forcing an intimate partner into ‘‘(19) no person may be denied compensation 402(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. bankruptcy. under such State law solely on the basis of the 602(a)) is amended by adding at the end the fol- (17) The Patient Protection and Affordable individual having a voluntary separation from lowing new paragraph: Care Act (Public Law 111–148), and the amend- work if such separation is attributable to such ‘‘(8) CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL PRO- ments made by such Act, ensures that most individual being a survivor of domestic vio- VIDE INFORMATION TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HAR- health plans must cover preventive services, in- lence;’’. ASSMENT OR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIO- cluding screening and counseling for domestic (2) VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SUR- LENCE.— violence, at no additional cost. In addition, it VIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OR STALKING.—Sec- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A certification by the chief prohibits insurance companies from discrimi- tion 3304(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of executive officer of the State that the State has nating against patients for preexisting condi- 1986 is further amended by inserting after para- established and is enforcing standards and pro- tions, like domestic violence. graph (19), as added by paragraph (1) of this cedures to— (18) Yet, more can be done to help survivors. subsection, the following new paragraph: ‘‘(i) ensure that applicants and potential ap- Federal law in effect on the day before the date ‘‘(20) no person may be denied compensation plicants for assistance under the State program of enactment of this Act does not explicitly— under such State law solely on the basis of the funded under this part are notified of assistance (A) authorize survivors of domestic violence, individual having a voluntary separation from made available by the State to victims of sexual dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to work if such separation is attributable to such harassment and survivors of domestic violence; take leave from work to seek legal assistance individual being a victim of sexual harassment ‘‘(ii) ensure that case workers and other agen- and redress, counseling, or assistance with safe- or a survivor of sexual assault or stalking; cy personnel responsible for administering the ty planning activities; and’’. State program funded under this part are (B) address the eligibility of survivors of do- (3) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.—Section 3304 trained in— mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended ‘‘(I) the nature and dynamics of sexual har- or stalking for unemployment compensation; by adding at the end the following new sub- assment and domestic violence; ‘‘(II) State standards and procedures relating (C) provide job protection to survivors of do- section: to the prevention of, and assistance for, individ- mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, ‘‘(g) VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND uals who are victims of sexual harassment or or stalking; or SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL AS- survivors of domestic violence; and (D) prohibit insurers from disclosing informa- SAULT, OR STALKING.— ‘‘(III) methods of ascertaining and ensuring tion about abuse and the location of the sur- ‘‘(1) DOCUMENTATION.—For purposes of para- the confidentiality of personal information and vivors through insurance databases and other graphs (19) and (20) of subsection (a), a vol- documentation related to an individual’s claim means. untary separation of an individual shall be con- about possible experiences of sexual harassment (19) This Act aims to empower survivors of do- sidered to be attributable to such individual or domestic violence; and mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, being a victim of sexual harassment or a sur- ‘‘(iii) ensure that, if a State has elected to es- or stalking to be free from violence, hardship, vivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or tablish and enforce standards and procedures and control, which restrains basic human rights stalking if such individual submits such evi- regarding the screening for, and identification to freedom and safety in the United States. dence as the State deems sufficient. of, domestic violence pursuant to paragraph SEC. 702. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON ‘‘(2) SUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION.—For pur- (7)— WORKPLACE RESPONSES TO ASSIST poses of paragraph (1), a State shall deem suffi- VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ‘‘(I) the State program funded under this part cient— provides information about the options under VIOLENCE. ‘‘(A) evidence of such sexual harassment, do- this part to current and potential beneficiaries; Section 41501 of the Violent Crime Control and mestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12501) is the form of— amended— ‘‘(II) case workers and other agency personnel ‘‘(i) a sworn statement and a form of identi- responsible for administering the State program (1) in subsection (a)— fication; (A) by inserting ‘‘and sexual harassment’’ funded under this part are provided with train- ‘‘(ii) a police or court record; or ing regarding State standards and procedures after ‘‘domestic and sexual violence’’; and ‘‘(iii) documentation from a professional from (B) by striking ‘‘employers and labor organi- pursuant to paragraph (7). whom such individual has sought assistance, in- zations’’ and inserting ‘‘employers, labor orga- ‘‘(B) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this para- cluding those associated with medical, legal, or nizations, and victim service providers’’; graph— religious professions; and (2) in subsection (b)— ‘‘(i) the term ‘sexual harassment’ has the ‘‘(B) an attestation that such voluntary sepa- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and meaning given such term under State law, regu- ration is attributable to such sexual harassment, inserting a semicolon; lation, or policy; and (B) in paragraph (3)— domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. ‘‘(ii) the term ‘domestic violence’ has the (i) by striking ‘‘and stalking’’ and inserting ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- meaning given such term in section 402(a)(7).’’. ‘‘stalking, and sexual harassment’’; and tion, the terms ‘sexual harassment’, ‘domestic (d) NATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR DEVEL- (ii) by striking the period at the end and in- violence’, ‘sexual assault’, ‘stalking’, ‘victim of OPING A MODEL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR UNEM- serting a semicolon; sexual harassment’, and ‘survivor of domestic PLOYMENT COMPENSATION PERSONNEL TRAIN- (C) by adding the following new paragraph: violence, sexual assault, or stalking’ have the ING.— ‘‘(4) a plan to enhance the capacity of sur- meanings given such terms under State law, reg- (1) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of vivors to obtain and maintain employment to in- ulation, or policy.’’. Labor (in this subsection referred to as the ‘‘Sec- clude the implementation of a demonstration (b) UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PER- retary’’) is authorized to award a grant to a na- pilot program ‘Pathways to Opportunity’ which SONNEL TRAINING.—Section 303(a) of the Social tional victim service provider in order for such builds collaborations between and among victim Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503(a)) is amended— organization to— service providers, workforce development pro- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (A) develop and disseminate a model training grams, and educational and vocational institu- (12) as paragraphs (5) through (13), respectively; program (and related materials) for the training tions to provide trauma informed programming and required under section 303(a)(4)(A)(ii) of the So- to support survivors seeking employment and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- cial Security Act, as added by subsection (b); centered around culturally specific organiza- lowing new paragraph: and tions or organizations that primarily serve pop- ‘‘(4)(A) Such methods of administration as (B) provide technical assistance with respect ulations traditionally marginalized in the work- will ensure that— to such model training program to unemploy- place.’’. ‘‘(i) applicants and potential applicants for ment compensation personnel. (3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting before the unemployment compensation are notified of the (2) APPLICATION.—An entity seeking a grant period at the end ‘‘or sexual harassment’’; provisions of paragraphs (19) and (20) of section under this subsection shall submit an applica- (4) in subsection (c)(2)(A), by inserting ‘‘or 3304(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; tion to the Secretary at such time, in such form sexual harassment’’ after ‘‘sexual violence’’; and and manner, and containing such information and ‘‘(ii) claims reviewers and hearing personnel as the Secretary specifies. (5) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘$1,000,000 are trained in— (3) REPORT.— for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and ‘‘(I) the nature and dynamics of sexual har- (A) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 5 inserting ‘‘$2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 assment, domestic violence, sexual assault, and years after the date of the enactment of this through 2026’’. stalking; and Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee SEC. 703. PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNEMPLOY- ‘‘(II) methods of ascertaining and ensuring on Ways and Means of the House of Represent- MENT COMPENSATION AND THE the confidentiality of personal information and atives and the Committee on Finance of the Sen- TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR documentation related to an individual’s claim ate a report on the program established under NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM. about possible experiences of sexual harassment, this subsection. (a) UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.— domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. (B) REPORT AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC.—The Sec- (1) SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.—Sec- ‘‘(B) For purposes of this paragraph, the retary shall establish procedures for the dissemi- tion 3304(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of terms ‘sexual harassment’, ‘domestic violence’, nation to the public of the report submitted

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 under subparagraph (A) not later than 10 days to the amendments made by subsections (a) and basis of its failure to meet these additional re- after the submission of such report to Congress (b). quirements before the first day of the first cal- under such subparagraph. Such procedures (ii) REQUEST FOR TRANSMITTAL OF INFORMA- endar quarter beginning after the close of the shall include the use of the internet to dissemi- TION FROM STATES.—Not later than 30 days after first regular session of the State legislature that nate such report. the issuance of guidance under clause (i), the begins after the date of enactment of this Act. (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Secretary of Labor shall issue a request for the For purposes of the previous sentence, in the (A) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be transmittal of information from States relating case of a State that has a 2-year legislative ses- appropriated— to the laws, regulations, and policies each State sion, each year of the session is considered to be (i) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry out identifies to satisfy such requirements. a separate regular session of the State legisla- the provisions of paragraph (1)(A); and (iii) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF LAWS, REG- ture. (ii) $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 ULATIONS, AND POLICIES FROM STATES.—Not SEC. 704. STUDY AND REPORTS ON BARRIERS TO through 2026 to carry out the provisions of para- later than 120 days after the issuance of the re- SURVIVORS’ ECONOMIC SECURITY graph (1)(B). quest under clause (ii), each State which has an ACCESS. (B) THREE-YEAR AVAILABILITY OF GRANT unemployment compensation law approved by (a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Health and FUNDS.—Each recipient of a grant under this the Secretary of Labor under the Federal Unem- Human Services, in consultation with the Sec- subsection shall return to the Secretary any un- ployment Tax Act shall submit to the Secretary retary of Labor, shall conduct a study on the used portion of such grant not later than 3 the laws, regulations, and policies identified barriers that survivors of domestic violence, dat- years after the date the grant was awarded, to- pursuant to such clause. ing violence, sexual assault, or stalking gether with any earnings on such unused por- (iv) NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF REVIEW throughout the United States experience in tion. TO STATES.—Not later than 60 days after the ex- maintaining economic security as a result of (C) AMOUNTS RETURNED.—Any amounts re- piration of the deadline described in clause (iii), issues related to domestic violence, dating vio- turned pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be the Secretary of Labor shall notify each State lence, sexual assault, or stalking. available without further appropriation to the whether the laws, regulations, and policies iden- (b) REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year after the Secretary for the purpose of carrying out the tified by the State under such clause satisfy the date of enactment of this title, and every 5 years provisions of paragraph (1)(B). requirements described pursuant to clause (i) thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human (e) NATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR DEVEL- and, to the extent such laws, regulations, and Services, in consultation with the Secretary of OPING A MODEL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR TEM- policies fail to satisfy such requirements, the Labor, shall submit a report to Congress on the PORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PER- Secretary of Labor shall inform the State of the study conducted under subsection (a). SONNEL TRAINING.— steps the State may take to remedy such failure (c) CONTENTS.—The study and reports under (1) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of and provide any necessary technical assistance. this section shall include— Health and Human Services (in this subsection (B) EFFECTIVE DATES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT (1) identification of geographic areas in which referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall— AMENDMENTS.— State laws, regulations, and practices have a (A) develop and disseminate a model training (i) PROVISIONS RELATING TO SURVIVORS OF DO- strong impact on the ability of survivors of do- program (and related materials) for the training MESTIC VIOLENCE.—The amendment made by mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, required under 402(a)(8) of the Social Security subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to or stalking to exercise— Act, and if the state so elects, section 402(a)(7) weeks of unemployment beginning on or after (A) any rights under this Act without compro- of such Act; and the date that is 60 days after the earlier of— mising personal safety or the safety of others, (B) provide technical assistance with respect (I) the date on which a State is notified by the including family members and excluding the to such model training program to eligible States Secretary of Labor under subparagraph (A)(iv) abuser; and (B) other components of economic security, in- (as defined in section 402 of the Social Security that the laws, regulations, and policies identi- cluding financial empowerment, affordable Act). fied by the State satisfy the requirements de- scribed pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i); or housing, transportation, healthcare access, and In developing the model training program under (II) in the case of a State that is notified by quality education and training opportunities; subparagraph (A), the Secretary may award the Secretary of Labor under subparagraph (2) identification of geographic areas with grants and contracts and may develop such pro- (A)(iv) that the laws, regulations, and policies shortages in resources for such survivors, with gram in cooperation with an eligible partner. identified by the State fail to satisfy such re- an accompanying analysis of the extent and im- (2) ELIGIBLE PARTNER DEFINED.—For purposes quirements, 1 year after the date of such notifi- pact of such shortage; of paragraph (1), the term ‘‘eligible partner’’ cation. (3) analysis of factors related to industries, means an entity that is— (ii) PROVISIONS RELATING TO VICTIMS OF SEX- workplace settings, employer practices, trends, (A) a State or tribal domestic violence coali- UAL HARASSMENT AND SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL AS- and other elements that impact the ability of tion or sexual assault coalition; or SAULT OR STALKING.—The amendment made by such survivors to exercise any rights under this (B) a State or local victim service provider subsection (a)(2) shall apply with respect to Act without compromising personal safety or the with recognized expertise in the dynamics of do- weeks of unemployment beginning on or after safety of others, including family members; mestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking the date that is 60 days after the earlier of— (4) the recommendations of the Secretary of whose primary mission is to provide services to (I) the date on which a State is notified by the Health and Human Services and the Secretary survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or Secretary of Labor under subparagraph (A)(iv) of Labor with respect to resources, oversight, stalking, including a rape crisis center or domes- that the laws, regulations, and policies identi- and enforcement tools to ensure successful im- tic violence program. fied by the State satisfy the requirements de- plementation of the provisions of this Act in (3) REPORT.— scribed pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i); or order to support the economic security and safe- (A) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 5 (II) in the case of a State that is notified by ty of survivors of domestic violence, dating vio- years after the date of the enactment of this the Secretary of Labor under subparagraph lence, sexual assault, or stalking; and Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee (A)(iv) that the laws, regulations, and policies (5) best practices for States, employers, health on Ways and Means of the House of Represent- identified by the State fail to satisfy such re- carriers, insurers, and other private entities in atives and the Committee on Finance of the Sen- quirements, 2 years after the date of such notifi- addressing issues related to domestic violence, ate a report on the program established under cation. dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. this subsection. (iii) PROVISIONS RELATING TO DOCUMENTATION SEC. 705. GAO STUDY. (B) REPORT AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC.—The Sec- REQUIRED.—The amendment made by subsection Not later than 18 months after the date of en- retary shall establish procedures for the dissemi- (a)(3) shall apply with respect to weeks of un- actment of this Act, the Comptroller General of nation to the public of the report submitted employment beginning on or after the date that the United States shall submit to the Committee under subparagraph (A) not later than 10 days is 2 years after the date of enactment of this on Education and Labor of the House of Rep- after the submission of such report to Congress Act. resentatives and the Committee on Health, Edu- under such subparagraph. Such procedures (2) TANF AMENDMENT.— cation, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a re- shall include the use of the internet to dissemi- (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- port that examines, with respect to survivors of nate such report. paragraph (B), the amendment made by sub- domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— section (c) shall be applicable in the next State sault, or stalking who are, or were, enrolled at There are authorized to be appropriated— plan submitted after the date of enactment of institutions of higher education and borrowed a (A) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry out this Act. loan made, insured, or guaranteed under title the provisions of paragraph (1)(A); and (B) EXTENSION OF EFFECTIVE DATE FOR STATE IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 (B) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 LAW AMENDMENT.—In the case of a State plan U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) for which the survivors have through 2026 to carry out the provisions of para- under part A of title IV of the Social Security not repaid the total interest and principal due, graph (1)(B). Act which the Secretary of Health and Human each of the following: (f) CONFORMITY REVIEW; EFFECTIVE DATES.— Services determines requires State action (in- (1) The implications of domestic violence, dat- (1) UNEMPLOYMENT AMENDMENTS.— cluding legislation, regulation, or other adminis- ing violence, sexual assault, or stalking on a (A) CONFORMITY REVIEW.— trative action) in order for the plan to meet the borrower’s ability to repay their Federal student (i) INITIAL GUIDANCE.—Not later than 90 days additional requirements imposed by the amend- loans. after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- ment made by subsection (c), the State plan (2) The adequacy of policies and procedures retary of Labor shall issue guidance describing shall not be regarded as failing to comply with regarding Federal student loan deferment, for- the requirements States must satisfy to conform the requirements of such amendment on the bearance, and grace periods when a survivor

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1447 has to suspend or terminate the survivor’s en- (E) resources that promote workplace policies ‘‘(B) includes— rollment at an institution of higher education that support and help maintain the economic se- ‘‘(i) a dating partner or former dating partner; due to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual curity of survivors of domestic violence, dating and assault, or stalking. violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including ‘‘(ii) any other person similarly situated to a (3) The adequacy of institutional policies and guidelines and best practices to promote the cre- spouse. practices regarding retention or transfer of cred- ation of effective employee assistance programs; Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to its when a survivor has to suspend or terminate and require that sexual contact between two persons the survivor’s enrollment at an institution of (F) resources and rights that the heads of have occurred to establish the existence of any higher education due to domestic violence, dat- Federal agencies described in paragraph (2) de- relationship for purposes of this paragraph. For ing violence, sexual assault, or stalking. termine are appropriate to include. purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘dating (4) The availability or any options for a sur- (4) COMMON LANGUAGES.—The Secretary of partner’ means, with respect to person, a person vivor of domestic violence, dating violence, sex- Labor shall ensure that the information dissemi- who is or has been in a social relationship of a ual assault, or stalking who attended an insti- nated to survivors under paragraph (2) is made romantic or intimate nature with the person.’’; tution of higher education that committed un- available in commonly encountered languages. (2) in paragraph (33)(A)— fair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices, or (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by otherwise substantially misrepresented informa- (1) EMPLOYEE.— striking ‘‘Except as provided in subparagraph tion to students, to be able to seek a defense to (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘employee’’ means (C), the term’’ and inserting ‘‘The term’’; repayment of the survivor’s Federal student any individual employed by an employer. In the (B) in clause (i), by inserting after ‘‘Federal, loan. case of an individual employed by a public State,’’ the following: ‘‘local,’’; and (5) The limitations faced by a survivor of do- agency, such term means an individual em- (C) in clause (ii), by inserting ‘‘intimate part- mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, ployed as described in section 3(e)(2) of the Fair ner,’’ after ‘‘spouse,’’ each place it appears; or stalking to obtain any relief or restitution on Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. (3) by redesignating paragraphs (34) and (35) the survivor’s Federal student loan debt due to 203(e)(2)). as paragraphs (35) and (36) respectively; and the use of forced arbitration, gag orders, or bans (B) BASIS.—The term includes a person em- (4) by inserting after paragraph (33) the fol- on class actions. ployed as described in subparagraph (A) on a lowing: SEC. 706. EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PRO- full- or part-time basis, for a fixed time period, ‘‘(34)(A) The term ‘misdemeanor crime of GRAMS FOR SURVIVORS. on a temporary basis, pursuant to a detail, or as stalking’ means an offense that— (a) PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN.— a participant in a work assignment as a condi- ‘‘(i) is a misdemeanor crime of stalking under (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Labor, in tion of receipt of Federal or State income-based Federal, State, Tribal, or municipal law; and conjunction with the Secretary of Health and public assistance. ‘‘(ii) is a course of harassment, intimidation, Human Services (though the Director of the (2) EMPLOYER.—The term ‘‘employer’’— or surveillance of another person that— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the (A) means any person engaged in commerce or ‘‘(I) places that person in reasonable fear of Attorney General (through the Director of the in any industry or activity affecting commerce material harm to the health or safety of— Office on Violence Against Women), and the who employs 15 or more individuals; and ‘‘(aa) that person; grant recipient under section 41501 of the Vio- (B) includes any person acting directly or in- ‘‘(bb) an immediate family member (as defined lence Against Women Act of 1994 that estab- directly in the interest of an employer in rela- in section 115) of that person; lishes the national resource center on workplace tion to an employee, and includes a public agen- ‘‘(cc) a household member of that person; or responses to assist victims of domestic and sex- cy that employs individuals as described in sec- ‘‘(dd) a spouse or intimate partner of that per- ual violence, shall coordinate and provide for a tion 3(e)(2) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of son; or national public outreach and education cam- 1938, but does not include any labor organiza- ‘‘(II) causes, attempts to cause, or would rea- paign to raise public awareness of the work- tion (other than when acting as an employer) or sonably be expected to cause emotional distress place impact of domestic violence, dating vio- anyone acting in the capacity of officer or agent to a person described in item (aa), (bb), (cc), or lence, sexual assault, and stalking, including of such labor organization. (dd) of subclause (I). outreach and education for employers, service (3) FLSA TERMS.—The terms ‘‘employ’’ and ‘‘(B) A person shall not be considered to have providers, teachers, and other key partners. ‘‘State’’ have the meanings given the terms in been convicted of such an offense for purposes This campaign shall pay special attention to en- section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of of this chapter, unless— sure that survivors are made aware of the exist- 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203). ‘‘(i) the person was represented by counsel in ence of the following types of workplace laws (c) STUDY ON WORKPLACE RESPONSES.—The the case, or knowingly and intelligently waived (federal and/or State): anti-discrimination laws Secretary of Labor, in conjunction with the Sec- the right to counsel in the case; and that bar treating survivors differently; leave retary of Health and Human Services, shall con- ‘‘(ii) in the case of a prosecution for an of- laws, both paid and unpaid that are available duct a study on the status of workplace re- fense described in this paragraph for which a for use by survivors; unemployment insurance sponses to employees who experience domestic person was entitled to a jury trial in the juris- laws and policies that address survivor eligi- violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or diction in which the case was tried, either— bility. The provision of outreach and education stalking while employed, in each State and na- ‘‘(I) the case was tried by a jury; or under this paragraph shall be conducted in a tionally, to improve the access of survivors of ‘‘(II) the person knowingly and intelligently manner that is equally effective for and acces- domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- waived the right to have the case tried by a sible to people with disabilities and people with- sault, or stalking to supportive resources and jury, by guilty plea or otherwise. ‘‘(C) A person shall not be considered to have out disabilities. economic security. been convicted of such an offense for purposes (2) DISSEMINATION.—The Secretary of Labor, (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— in conjunction with the Secretary of Health and There are authorized to be appropriated to carry of this chapter if the conviction has been ex- Human Services and the Attorney General, as out this section, such sums as may be necessary punged or set aside, or is an offense for which described in paragraph (1), may disseminate in- for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. the person has been pardoned or has had civil formation through the public outreach and edu- rights restored (if the law of the applicable ju- SEC. 707. SEVERABILITY. risdiction provides for the loss of civil rights cation campaign on the resources and rights re- If any provision of this Act, any amendment ferred to in this subsection directly or through under such an offense) unless the pardon, made by this Act, or the application of such pro- expungement, or restoration of civil rights ex- arrangements with health agencies, professional vision or amendment to any person or cir- and nonprofit organizations, consumer groups, pressly provides that the person may not ship, cumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the re- transport, possess, or receive firearms.’’. labor organizations, institutions of higher edu- mainder of the provisions of this Act, the cation, clinics, the media, and Federal, State, SEC. 802. PROHIBITING STALKERS AND INDIVID- amendments made by this Act, and the applica- UALS SUBJECT TO COURT ORDER and local agencies. tion of such provisions or amendments to any NFORMATION.—The information dissemi- FROM POSSESSING A FIREARM. (3) I person or circumstance shall not be affected. nated under paragraph (2) shall include, at a Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is minimum, a description of— TITLE VIII—HOMICIDE REDUCTION amended— (A) the resources and rights that are— INITIATIVES (1) in subsection (d)— (i) available to survivors of domestic violence, SEC. 801. PROHIBITING PERSONS CONVICTED OF (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘that re- dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and MISDEMEANOR CRIMES AGAINST strains such person’’ and all that follows, and (ii) established in this Act and the Violence DATING PARTNERS AND PERSONS inserting ‘‘described in subsection (g)(8);’’; Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291 et SUBJECT TO PROTECTION ORDERS. (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at seq.); Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and (B) guidelines and best practices on preven- is amended— (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the fol- tion of domestic violence, dating violence, stalk- (1) in paragraph (32), by striking all that fol- lowing: ing, and sexual assault; lows after ‘‘The term ‘intimate partner’ ’’ and ‘‘(10) who has been convicted in any court of (C) resources that promote healthy relation- inserting the following: ‘‘— a misdemeanor crime of stalking.’’; and ships and communication skills; ‘‘(A) means, with respect to a person, the (2) in subsection (g)— (D) resources that encourage bystander inter- spouse of the person, a former spouse of the per- (A) by amending paragraph (8) to read as fol- vention in a situation involving domestic vio- son, an individual who is a parent of a child of lows: lence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual as- the person, and an individual who cohabitates ‘‘(8) who is subject to a court order— sault; or has cohabited with the person; and ‘‘(A) that was issued—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1448 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 ‘‘(i) after a hearing of which such person re- declined to prosecute nearly 52 percent of vio- as maintaining public safety within a Tribe’s ceived actual notice, and at which such person lent crimes that occur in Indian country. territorial jurisdiction that has no federal or had an opportunity to participate; or (11) Investigation into cases of missing and state arrest authority) and Bureau of Indian ‘‘(ii) in the case of an ex parte order, relative murdered Indian women is made difficult for Affairs law enforcement agencies— to which notice and opportunity to be heard are Tribal law enforcement agencies due to a lack of ‘‘(1) to access and enter information into Fed- provided— resources, such as— eral criminal information databases; and ‘‘(I) within the time required by State, Tribal, (A) necessary training, equipment, or funding; ‘‘(2) to obtain information from the data- or territorial law; and (B) a lack of interagency cooperation; bases.’’. ‘‘(II) in any event within a reasonable time (C) a lack of appropriate laws in place; and SEC. 903. TRIBAL JURISDICTION OVER COVERED after the order is issued, sufficient to protect the (D) a lack of access to Federal, State, and CRIMES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, due process rights of the person; local law enforcement databases. DATING VIOLENCE, OBSTRUCTION ‘‘(B) that restrains such person from— (12) Domestic violence calls are among the OF JUSTICE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEX ‘‘(i) harassing, stalking, or threatening an in- most dangerous calls that law enforcement re- TRAFFICKING, STALKING, AND AS- SAULT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OF- timate partner of such person or child of such ceives. (13) The complicated jurisdictional scheme FICER OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER. intimate partner or person, or engaging in other Section 204 of Public Law 90–284 (25 U.S.C. conduct that would place an intimate partner in that exists in Indian country— (A) has a significant negative impact on the 1304) (commonly known as the ‘‘Indian Civil reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner Rights Act of 1968’’) is amended— or child; or ability to provide public safety to Indian com- (1) in the heading, by striking ‘‘CRIMES OF DO- ‘‘(ii) intimidating or dissuading a witness from munities; MESTIC VIOLENCE’’ and inserting ‘‘CRIMES OF testifying in court; and (B) has been increasingly exploited by crimi- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, OB- ‘‘(C) that— nals; and STRUCTION OF JUSTICE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEX ‘‘(i) includes a finding that such person rep- (C) requires a high degree of commitment and TRAFFICKING, STALKING, AND ASSAULT OF A LAW resents a credible threat to the physical safety cooperation among Tribal, Federal, and State ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER’’; of such individual described in subparagraph law enforcement officials. (14) Restoring and enhancing local, Tribal ca- (2) in subsection (a)(6), in the heading, by (B); or striking ‘‘SPECIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMINAL ‘‘(ii) by its terms explicitly prohibits the use, pacity to address violence against women pro- vides for greater local control, safety, account- JURISDICTION’’ and inserting ‘‘SPECIAL TRIBAL attempted use, or threatened use of physical CRIMINAL JURISDICTION’’; force against such individual described in sub- ability, and transparency. (15) In States with restrictive land settlement (3) by striking ‘‘special domestic violence paragraph (B) that would reasonably be ex- criminal jurisdiction’’ each place such term ap- pected to cause bodily injury;’’; acts such as Alaska, ‘‘Indian country’’ is lim- ited, resources for local Tribal responses either pears and inserting ‘‘special Tribal criminal ju- (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the comma at risdiction’’; the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and nonexistent or insufficient to meet the needs, ju- risdiction unnecessarily complicated and in- (4) in subsection (a)— (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the fol- (A) by adding at the end the following: creases the already high levels of victimization lowing: ‘‘(12) STALKING.—The term ‘stalking’ means of American Indian and Alaska Native women. ‘‘(10) who has been convicted in any court of engaging in a course of conduct directed at a According to the Tribal Law and Order Act a misdemeanor crime of stalking,’’. specific person proscribed by the criminal law of Commission Report, Alaska Native women are the Indian Tribe that has jurisdiction over the TITLE IX—SAFETY FOR INDIAN WOMEN over-represented in the domestic violence victim Indian country where the violation occurs that SEC. 901. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. population by 250 percent; they comprise 19 per- would cause a reasonable person to— (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: cent of the State population, but are 47 percent ‘‘(A) fear for the person’s safety or the safety (1) American Indians and Alaska Natives are of reported rape victims. And among other In- 2.5 times as likely to experience violent crimes— of others; or dian Tribes, Alaska Native women suffer the ‘‘(B) suffer substantial emotional distress.’’; and at least 2 times more likely to experience highest rates of domestic and sexual violence in (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as rape or sexual assault crimes—compared to all the country. paragraphs (10) and (11); other races. (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this title (C) by inserting before paragraph (10) (as re- (2) More than 4 in 5 American Indian and are— designated) the following: Alaska Native women, or 84.3 percent, have ex- (1) to clarify the responsibilities of Federal, ‘‘(8) SEX TRAFFICKING.— perienced violence in their lifetime. State, Tribal, and local governments with re- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘sex trafficking’ (3) The vast majority of Native victims—96 spect to responding to cases of domestic vio- means conduct— percent of women and 89 percent of male vic- lence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sex- ‘‘(i) consisting of— tims—report being victimized by a non-Indian. ual violence, crimes against children, and as- ‘‘(I) recruiting, enticing, harboring, trans- (4) Native victims of sexual violence are three sault against Tribal law enforcement officers porting, providing, obtaining, advertising, main- times as likely to have experienced sexual vio- and murdered Indians; taining, patronizing, or soliciting by any means lence by an interracial perpetrator as non-His- (2) to increase coordination and communica- a person; or panic White victims and Native stalking victims tion among Federal, State, Tribal, and local law ‘‘(II) benefitting, financially or by receiving are nearly 4 times as likely to be stalked by enforcement agencies; anything of value, from participation in a ven- someone of a different race. (3) to empower Tribal governments with the ture that has engaged in an act described in (5) While Tribes exercising jurisdiction over resources and information necessary to effec- subclause (I); and non-Indians have reported significant successes, tively respond to cases of domestic violence, dat- ‘‘(ii) carried out with the knowledge, or, ex- the inability to prosecute crimes related to the ing violence, stalking, sex trafficking, sexual vi- cept where the act constituting the violation of Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction olence, and missing and murdered Indians; and clause (i) is advertising, in reckless disregard of crimes continues to leave Tribes unable to fully (4) to increase the collection of data related to the fact, that— hold domestic violence offenders accountable. missing and murdered Indians and the sharing ‘‘(I) means of force, threats of force, fraud, co- (6) Tribal prosecutors report that the majority of information among Federal, State, and Tribal ercion, or any combination of such means will of domestic violence cases involve children ei- officials responsible for responding to and inves- be used to cause the person to engage in a com- ther as witnesses or victims, and Department of tigating cases of missing and murdered Indians. mercial sex act; or Justice reports that American Indian and Alas- SEC. 902. AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE TRIB- ‘‘(II) the person has not attained the age of 18 ka Native children suffer exposure to violence at AL ACCESS PROGRAM. years and will be caused to engage in a commer- rates higher than any other race in the United (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 534 of title 28, cial sex act. States. United States Code, is amended by adding at the ‘‘(B) DEFINITIONS.—In this paragraph, the (7) Childhood exposure to violence has imme- end the following: terms ‘coercion’ and ‘commercial sex act’ have diate and long-term effects, including: increased ‘‘(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— the meanings given the terms in section 1591(e) rates of altered neurological development, poor There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 of title 18, United States Code. physical and mental health, poor school per- for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to re- ‘‘(9) SEXUAL VIOLENCE.—The term ‘sexual vio- formance, substance abuse, and overrepresenta- main available until expended, for the purposes lence’ means any nonconsensual sexual act or tion in the juvenile justice system. of enhancing the ability of Tribal government contact proscribed by the criminal law of the In- (8) According to the Centers for Disease Con- entities to access, enter information into, and dian Tribe that has jurisdiction over the Indian trol and Prevention, homicide is the third lead- obtain information from, Federal criminal infor- country where the violation occurs, including in ing cause of death among American Indian and mation databases, as authorized by this sec- any case in which the victim lacks the capacity Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years tion.’’. to consent to the act.’’; of age and the fifth leading cause of death for (b) INDIAN TRIBE AND INDIAN LAW ENFORCE- (D) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as American Indian and Alaska Native women be- MENT INFORMATION SHARING.—Section 534 of paragraphs (6) and (7); tween 25 and 34 years of age. title 28, United States Code, is further amended (E) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (9) On some reservations, Indian women are by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4); murdered at more than 10 times the national av- ‘‘(d) INDIAN TRIBE AND INDIAN LAW ENFORCE- (F) in paragraph (3) (as redesignated), to read erage. MENT INFORMATION SHARING.—The Attorney as follows: (10) According to a 2010 Government Account- General shall permit Tribal law enforcement en- ‘‘(3) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.—The term ‘domestic ability Office report, United States Attorneys tities (including entities designated by a Tribe violence’ means violence—

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‘‘(A) committed by a current or former spouse sault of a law enforcement or corrections offi- ‘‘(g) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—Amounts or intimate partner of the victim, by a person cer’’; made available under this section shall supple- with whom the victim shares a child in common, (8) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘domestic vi- ment and not supplant any other Federal, State, by a person who is cohabitating with or has olence’’ each place it appears and inserting Tribal, or local government amounts made avail- cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or inti- ‘‘Tribal’’; able to carry out activities described in this sec- mate partner, or by a person similarly situated (9) by striking subsections (f), (g), and (h) and tion. to a spouse of the victim under the domestic- or inserting the following: ‘‘(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— family- violence laws of an Indian Tribe that ‘‘(f) GRANTS AND REIMBURSEMENT TO TRIBAL There are authorized to be appropriated has jurisdiction over the Indian country where GOVERNMENTS.— $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through the violence occurs; or ‘‘(1) REIMBURSEMENT.— 2026 to carry out subsection (f) and to provide ‘‘(B)(i) committed against a victim who is a ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General is training, technical assistance, data collection, child under the age of 18, or an elder (as such authorized to reimburse Tribal government au- and evaluation of the criminal justice systems of term is defined by Tribal law), including when thorities for expenses incurred in exercising spe- participating Tribes. cial Tribal criminal jurisdiction. an offender recklessly engages in conduct that ‘‘(i) USE OF FUNDS.—Not less than 25 percent ‘‘(B) ELIGIBLE EXPENSES.—Eligible expenses creates a substantial risk of death or serious of the total amount of funds appropriated under for reimbursement shall include— bodily injury to the victim, or committed as de- ‘‘(i) expenses incurred to arrest or prosecute this section in a given year shall be used for scribed in subparagraph (A) while the child or offenders and to detain inmates (including costs each of the purposes described in paragraphs (1) elder is present; and associated with providing health care); and (2) of subsection (f), with remaining funds ‘‘(ii) the child or elder— ‘‘(ii) expenses related to indigent defense serv- available to be distributed for either of the pur- ‘‘(I) resides or has resided in the same house- ices; and poses described in paragraph (1) or (2) of sub- hold as the offender; ‘‘(iii) costs associated with probation and re- section (f), or any combination of such pur- ‘‘(II) is related to the offender by blood or habilitation services. poses, depending on need and in consultation marriage; ‘‘(C) PROCEDURE.—Reimbursements author- with Indian Tribes.’’; ‘‘(III) is related to another victim of the of- ized pursuant to this section shall be in accord- (10) by inserting after subsection (i) the fol- fender by blood or marriage; ance with rules promulgated by the Attorney lowing: ‘‘(IV) is under the care of a victim of the of- General after consultation with Indian Tribes ‘‘(j) INDIAN COUNTRY DEFINED.—For purposes fender who is an intimate partner or former and within 1 year after the date of enactment of of the pilot project described in subsection (f)(5), spouse; or this Act. The rules promulgated by the Depart- the definition of ‘Indian country’ shall in- ‘‘(V) is under the care of a victim of the of- ment shall set a maximum allowable reimburse- clude— fender who is similarly situated to a spouse of ment to any Tribal government in a 1-year pe- ‘‘(1) Alaska Native-owned Townsites, Allot- the victim under the domestic- or family- vio- riod. ments, and former reservation lands acquired in lence laws of an Indian Tribe that has jurisdic- ‘‘(2) GRANTS.—The Attorney General may fee by Alaska Native Village Corporations pur- tion over the Indian country where the violence award grants to the governments of Indian suant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement occurs.’’; Tribes (or to authorized designees of those gov- Act (43 U.S.C. 33) and other lands transferred in (G) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as re- ernments)— fee to Native villages; and designated), the following: ‘‘(A) to strengthen Tribal criminal justice sys- ‘‘(2) all lands within any Alaska Native vil- ‘‘(1) ASSAULT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR COR- tems to assist Indian Tribes in exercising special lage with a population that is at least 75 percent RECTIONAL OFFICER.—The term ‘assault of a law Tribal criminal jurisdiction, including— Alaska Native.’’. enforcement or correctional officer’ means any ‘‘(i) law enforcement (including the capacity TITLE X—OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST criminal violation of the law of the Indian Tribe of law enforcement, court personnel, or other WOMEN that has jurisdiction over the Indian country non-law enforcement entities that have no Fed- where the violation occurs that involves the SEC. 1001. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE ON VIO- eral or State arrest authority agencies but have LENCE AGAINST WOMEN. threatened, attempted, or actual harmful or of- been designated by a Tribe as responsible for (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE ON VIOLENCE fensive touching of a law enforcement or correc- maintaining public safety within its territorial tional officer.’’; and AGAINST WOMEN.—Section 2002 of title I of the jurisdiction, to enter information into and ob- Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of (H) by inserting after paragraph (4) (as redes- tain information from national crime informa- ignated), the following: 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10442) is amended— tion databases); (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘a Violence ‘‘(5) OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE.—The term ‘ob- ‘‘(ii) prosecution; Against Women Office’’ and inserting ‘‘an Of- struction of justice’ means any violation of the ‘‘(iii) trial and appellate courts (including fa- fice on Violence Against Women’’; criminal law of the Indian Tribe that has juris- cilities construction); diction over the Indian country where the viola- ‘‘(iv) probation systems; (2) in subsection (b), by inserting after ‘‘with- tion occurs, and the violation involves inter- ‘‘(v) detention and correctional facilities (in- in the Department of Justice’’ the following: ‘‘, fering with the administration or due process of cluding facilities construction); not subsumed by any other office’’; and the Tribe’s laws including any Tribal criminal ‘‘(vi) alternative rehabilitation centers; (3) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ‘‘Violence proceeding or investigation of a crime.’’; ‘‘(vii) culturally appropriate services and as- Against Women Act of 1994 (title VI of Public (5) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after ‘‘the sistance for victims and their families; and Law 103–322) or the Violence Against Women powers of self-government of a participating ‘‘(viii) criminal codes and rules of criminal Act of 2000 (Division B of Public Law 106–386)’’ Tribe’’ the following: ‘‘, including any partici- procedure, appellate procedure, and evidence; and inserting ‘‘Violence Against Women Act of pating Tribes in the State of Maine,’’; ‘‘(B) to provide indigent criminal defendants 1994 (title VII of Public Law 103–322), the Vio- (6) in subsection (b)(4)— with the effective assistance of licensed defense lence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of (A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting after counsel, at no cost to the defendant, in criminal Public Law 106–386), the Violence Against ‘‘over an alleged offense’’ the following: ‘‘, other proceedings in which a participating Tribe pros- Women and Department of Justice Reauthoriza- than obstruction of justice or an act of assault ecutes— tion Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–162; 119 Stat. of a law enforcement or corrections officer,’’; ‘‘(i) a crime of domestic violence; 3080), the Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- ‘‘(ii) a crime of dating violence; and tion Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–4; 127 Stat. 54), ‘‘(iii) a criminal violation of a protection and the Violence Against Women Act Reauthor- (B) in subparagraph (B)— order; (i) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end; ization Act of 2021’’. ‘‘(iv) a crime of sexual violence; (b) DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE (ii) in clause (iii)(II), by striking the period at ‘‘(v) a crime of stalking; AGAINST WOMEN.—Section 2003 of the Omnibus the end and inserting the following: ‘‘; or’’; and ‘‘(vi) a crime of sex trafficking; (iii) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(vii) a crime of obstruction of justice; or Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 ‘‘(iv) is being prosecuted for a crime of sexual ‘‘(viii) a crime of assault of a law enforcement U.S.C. 10443) is amended to read as follows: violence, stalking, sex trafficking, obstructing or correctional officer; ‘‘SEC. 2003. DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE ON VIO- justice, or assaulting a police or corrections offi- ‘‘(C) to ensure that, in criminal proceedings in LENCE AGAINST WOMEN. cer under the laws of the prosecuting Tribe.’’; which a participating Tribe exercises special ‘‘(a) APPOINTMENT.—The President, by and (7) in subsection (c)— Tribal criminal jurisdiction, jurors are sum- with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by moned, selected, and instructed in a manner appoint a Director for the Office on Violence striking ‘‘domestic violence’’ and inserting consistent with all applicable requirements; Against Women (in this title referred to as the ‘‘Tribal’’; and ‘‘(D) to accord victims of domestic violence, ‘Director’) to be responsible, under the general (B) in paragraph (1)— dating violence, sexual violence, stalking, sex authority of the Attorney General, for the ad- (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking trafficking, obstruction of justice, assault of a ministration, coordination, and implementation ‘‘AND DATING VIOLENCE’’ and inserting ‘‘, DAT- law enforcement or correctional officer, and vio- of the programs and activities of the Office. ING VIOLENCE, OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, SEXUAL lations of protection orders rights that are simi- ‘‘(b) OTHER EMPLOYMENT.—The Director shall VIOLENCE, STALKING, SEX TRAFFICKING, OR AS- lar to the rights of a crime victim described in not— SAULT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS section 3771(a) of title 18, consistent with Tribal ‘‘(1) engage in any employment other than OFFICER’’; and law and custom; and that of serving as Director; or (ii) by striking ‘‘or dating violence’’ and in- ‘‘(E) to create a pilot project to allow up to ‘‘(2) hold any office in, or act in any capacity serting ‘‘, dating violence, obstruction of justice, five Indian Tribes in Alaska to implement spe- for, any organization, agency, or institution sexual violence, stalking, sex trafficking, or as- cial Tribal criminal jurisdiction. with which the Office makes any contract or

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other agreement under the Violence Against (d) STAFF OF OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST rectional institution, including a vulnerable per- Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103– WOMEN.—Section 2005 of the Omnibus Crime son; and 322), the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. ‘‘(7) the term ‘vulnerable person’ means an in- (division B of Public Law 106–386), the Violence 10445) is amended in the heading, by striking dividual who— Against Women and Department of Justice Re- ‘‘VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE’’ and insert- ‘‘(A) is under 21 years of age or over 60 years authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–162; ing ‘‘OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN’’. of age; 119 Stat. 3080), the Violence Against Women Re- (e) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 121(a)(1) ‘‘(B) is pregnant; authorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–4; 127 of the Violence Against Women and Department ‘‘(C) identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, Stat. 54), or the Violence Against Women Act of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (34 U.S.C. transgender, or intersex; Reauthorization Act of 2021. 20124(a)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘the Vio- ‘‘(D) is victim or witness of a crime; ‘‘(c) VACANCY.—In the case of a vacancy, the lence Against Women Office’’ and inserting ‘‘the ‘‘(E) has filed a nonfrivolous civil rights claim President may designate an officer or employee Office on Violence Against Women’’. in Federal or State court; who shall act as Director during the vacancy. SEC. 1002. OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST ‘‘(F) has a serious mental or physical illness ‘‘(d) COMPENSATION.—The Director shall be WOMEN A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR or disability; or compensated at a rate of pay not to exceed the CULTURALLY SPECIFIC COMMU- ‘‘(G) during the period of incarceration, has rate payable for level V of the Executive Sched- NITIES. been determined to have experienced or to be ex- ule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Part T of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe periencing severe trauma or to be the victim of Code.’’. Streets Act (34 U.S.C. 10441 et seq.) is amended gender-based violence— (c) DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF DIRECTOR OF by inserting after section 2004 the following: ‘‘(i) by any court or administrative judicial THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.— ‘‘SEC. 2004A. DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR CUL- proceeding; Section 2004 of the Omnibus Crime Control and TURALLY SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES. ‘‘(ii) by any corrections official; Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10444) is ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in ‘‘(iii) by the individual’s attorney or legal amended to read as follows: the Office on Violence Against Women a Deputy service provider; or ‘‘SEC. 2004. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF DIREC- Director for Culturally Specific Communities. ‘‘(iv) by the individual. TOR OF THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE ‘‘(b) DUTIES.—The Deputy Director shall, ‘‘(b) GEOGRAPHIC PLACEMENT.— AGAINST WOMEN. under the guidance and authority of the Direc- ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE.—The Director ‘‘The Director shall have the following duties: tor of the Office on Violence Against Women— shall establish within the Bureau of Prisons an ‘‘(1) Maintaining liaison with the judicial ‘‘(1) oversee the administration of grants re- office that determines the placement of pris- branches of the Federal and State Governments lated to culturally specific services and con- oners. on matters relating to violence against women. tracts with culturally specific organizations; LACEMENT OF PRISONERS.—In deter- ‘‘(2) Providing information to the President, ‘‘(2) P ‘‘(2) coordinate development of Federal policy, the Congress, the judiciary, State, local, and mining the placement of a prisoner, the office protocols, and guidelines on matters relating to Tribal governments, and the general public on established under paragraph (1) shall— domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- matters relating to violence against women. ‘‘(A) if the prisoner has children, place the ‘‘(3) Serving, at the request of the Attorney sault, and stalking, in culturally specific com- prisoner as close to the children as possible; General, as the representative of the Depart- munities; ‘‘(B) in deciding whether to assign a ment of Justice on domestic task forces, commit- ‘‘(3) advise the Director of the Office on Vio- transgender or intersex prisoner to a facility for tees, or commissions addressing policy or issues lence Against Women concerning policies, legis- male or female prisoners, and in making other relating to violence against women. lation, implementation of laws, and other issues housing and programming assignments, consider ‘‘(4) Serving, at the request of the President, relating to domestic violence, dating violence, on a case-by-case basis whether a placement acting through the Attorney General, as the sexual assault, and stalking in culturally spe- would ensure the prisoner’s health and safety, representative of the United States Government cific communities; including serious consideration of the prisoner’s on human rights and economic justice matters ‘‘(4) provide technical assistance, coordina- own views with respect to their safety, and related to violence against women in inter- tion, and support to other offices and bureaus whether the placement would present manage- national fora, including, but not limited to, the in the Department of Justice to develop policy ment or security problems; and United Nations. and to enforce Federal laws relating to domestic ‘‘(C) consider any other factor that the office ‘‘(5) Carrying out the functions of the Depart- violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and determines to be appropriate. ment of Justice under the Violence Against stalking in culturally specific communities; ‘‘(c) PROHIBITION ON PLACEMENT OF PREG- Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103– ‘‘(5) ensure that appropriate technical assist- NANT PRISONERS OR PRISONERS IN POST-PARTUM 322), the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 ance, developed and provided by entities having RECOVERY IN SEGREGATED HOUSING UNITS.— (division B of Public Law 106–386), the Violence expertise in culturally specific communities is ‘‘(1) PLACEMENT IN SEGREGATED HOUSING Against Women and Department of Justice Re- made available to grantees and potential grant- UNITS.—A covered institution may not place a authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–162; ees proposing to serve culturally specific commu- prisoner who is pregnant or in post-partum re- 119 Stat. 3080), the Violence Against Women Re- nities; and covery in a segregated housing unit unless the authorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–4; 127 ‘‘(6) ensure access to grants and technical as- prisoner presents an immediate risk of harm to Stat. 54), and the Violence Against Women Act sistance for culturally specific organizations the prisoner or others. Reauthorization Act of 2021, including with re- and analyze the distribution of funding in order ‘‘(2) RESTRICTIONS.—Any placement of a pris- spect to those functions— to identify barriers for culturally specific orga- oner described in subparagraph (A) in a seg- ‘‘(A) the development of policy, protocols, and nizations.’’. regated housing unit shall be limited and tem- guidelines; TITLE XI—IMPROVING CONDITIONS FOR porary. ‘‘(B) the development and management of WOMEN IN FEDERAL CUSTODY ‘‘(d) PARENTING CLASSES.—The Director shall grant programs and other programs, and the SEC. 1101. IMPROVING THE TREATMENT OF PRI- provide parenting classes to each prisoner who provision of technical assistance under such MARY CARETAKER PARENTS AND is a primary caretaker parent, and such classes programs; and OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN FEDERAL shall be made available to prisoners with limited ‘‘(C) the awarding and termination of grants, PRISONS. English proficiency in compliance with title VI cooperative agreements, and contracts. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ‘‘(6) Providing technical assistance, coordina- as the ‘‘Ramona Brant Improvement of Condi- ‘‘(e) TRAUMA SCREENING.—The Director shall tion, and support to— tions for Women in Federal Custody Act’’. provide training, including cultural competency ‘‘(A) other components of the Department of (b) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 303 of title 18, training, to each correctional officer and each Justice, in efforts to develop policy and to en- United States Code, is amended by adding at the employee of the Bureau of Prisons who regu- force Federal laws relating to violence against end the following: women, including the litigation of civil and larly interacts with prisoners, including each in- criminal actions relating to enforcing such laws; ‘‘§ 4051. Treatment of primary caretaker par- structor and health care professional, to enable ‘‘(B) other Federal, State, local, and Tribal ents and other individuals those correctional officers and employees to— agencies, in efforts to develop policy, provide ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— ‘‘(1) identify a prisoner who has a mental or technical assistance, synchronize Federal defi- ‘‘(1) the term ‘correctional officer’ means a physical health need relating to trauma the nitions and protocols, and improve coordination correctional officer of the Bureau of Prisons; prisoner has experienced; and among agencies carrying out efforts to eliminate ‘‘(2) the term ‘covered institution’ means a ‘‘(2) refer a prisoner described in paragraph violence against women, including Indian or in- Federal penal or correctional institution; (1) to the proper healthcare professional for digenous women; and ‘‘(3) the term ‘Director’ means the Director of treatment. ‘‘(C) grantees, in efforts to combat violence the Bureau of Prisons; ‘‘(f) INMATE HEALTH.— against women and to provide support and as- ‘‘(4) the term ‘post-partum recovery’ means ‘‘(1) HEALTH CARE ACCESS.—The Director shall sistance to victims of such violence. the first 8-week period of post-partum recovery ensure that all prisoners receive adequate ‘‘(7) Exercising such other powers and func- after giving birth; health care. tions as may be vested in the Director pursuant ‘‘(5) the term ‘primary caretaker parent’ has ‘‘(2) HYGIENIC PRODUCTS.—The Director shall to this subchapter or by delegation of the Attor- the meaning given the term in section 31903 of make essential hygienic products, including ney General. the Family Unity Demonstration Project Act (34 shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and any ‘‘(8) Establishing such rules, regulations, U.S.C. 12242); other hygienic product that the Director deter- guidelines, and procedures as are necessary to ‘‘(6) the term ‘prisoner’ means an individual mines appropriate, available without charge to carry out any function of the Office.’’. who is incarcerated in a Federal penal or cor- prisoners.

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‘‘(3) GYNECOLOGIST ACCESS.—The Director women during incarceration to reside together ommendations developed under subparagraph shall ensure that all prisoners have access to a while the inmate serves a term of imprisonment (B), using the research conducted under sub- gynecologist as appropriate. in a separate housing wing of the prison. paragraph (C), to determine whether any revi- ‘‘(g) USE OF SEX-APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONAL (c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section sions or updates should be made, and if so, OFFICERS.— are to— make such revisions or updates; ‘‘(1) REGULATIONS.—The Director shall make (1) prevent infant mortality among infants (E) hold periodic meetings with the individ- rules under which— born to incarcerated mothers and greatly reduce uals listed in paragraph (1) at intervals to be de- ‘‘(A) a correctional officer may not conduct a the trauma and stress experienced by the un- termined by the Director; strip search of a prisoner of the opposite sex un- born fetuses of pregnant inmates; (F) develop tools to communicate parenting less— (2) reduce the recidivism rates of federally in- program availability and eligibility criteria to ‘‘(i) the prisoner presents a risk of immediate carcerated women and mothers, and enhance each employee of the Bureau of Prisons and harm to the prisoner or others, and no other public safety by improving the effectiveness of each pregnant inmate to ensure that each preg- correctional officer of the same sex as the pris- the Federal prison system for women as a popu- nant inmate in the custody of a Bureau of Pris- oner, or medical staff is available to assist; or lation with special needs; ons facility understands the resources available ‘‘(ii) the prisoner has previously requested (3) establish female offender risk and needs to such inmate; and that an officer of a different sex conduct assessment as the cornerstones of a more effec- (G) report to Congress in accordance with sub- searches; tive and efficient Federal prison system; section (i). ‘‘(B) a correctional officer may not enter a (4) implement a validated post-sentencing risk (3) METHODS.—In carrying out the duties restroom reserved for prisoners of the opposite and needs assessment system that relies on dy- under paragraph (2), the Director shall— sex unless— namic risk factors to provide Federal prison offi- (A) consult relevant stakeholders; and ‘‘(i) a prisoner in the restroom presents a risk cials with a roadmap to address the pre- and (B) make decisions using data that is based on of immediate harm to themselves or others; or post-natal needs of Federal pregnant offenders, the best available statistical and empirical evi- ‘‘(ii) there is a medical emergency in the rest- manage limited resources, and enhance public dence. room and no other correctional officer of the ap- safety; (e) ELIGIBILITY.—An inmate may apply to propriate sex is available to assist; (5) perform regular outcome evaluations of the participate in the Program if the inmate— (1) is pregnant at the beginning of or during ‘‘(C) a transgender prisoner’s sex is deter- effectiveness of programs and interventions for federally incarcerated pregnant women and the term of imprisonment; and mined according to the sex with which they (2) is in the custody or control of the Federal identify; and mothers to assure that such programs and inter- ventions are evidence-based and to suggest Bureau of Prisons. ‘‘(D) a correctional officer may not search or (f) PROGRAM TERMS.— physically examine a prisoner for the sole pur- changes, deletions, and expansions based on the results of such evaluations; and (1) TERM OF PARTICIPATION.—To correspond pose of determining the prisoner’s genital status with the purposes and goals of the Program to or sex. (6) assist the Department of Justice to address the underlying cost structure of the Federal promote bonding during the critical stages of ‘‘(2) RELATION TO OTHER LAWS.—Nothing in child development, an eligible inmate selected paragraph (1) shall be construed to affect the prison system and ensure that the Department can continue to run prison nurseries safely and for the Program may participate in the Program, requirements under the Prison Rape Elimination subject to subsection (g), until the earliest of— Act of 2003 (42 U.S.C. 15601 et seq.).’’. securely without compromising the scope or quality of the Department’s critical health, safe- (A) the date that the inmate’s term of impris- (c) SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.—Section onment terminates; 3621(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amend- ty and law enforcement missions. (d) DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF BUREAU OF (B) the date the infant fails to meet any med- ed by adding at the end the following: PRISONS.— ical criteria established by the Director or the ‘‘(7) ELIGIBILITY OF PRIMARY CARETAKER PAR- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall carry out Director’s designee along with a collective deter- ENTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN.—The Director of this section in consultation with— mination of the persons listed in subsection the Bureau of Prisons may not prohibit an eligi- (A) a licensed and board-certified gynecologist (d)(1); or ble prisoner who is a primary caretaker parent or obstetrician; (C) 30 months. (as defined in section 4051) or pregnant from (B) the Director of the Administrative Office (2) INMATE REQUIREMENTS.—For the duration participating in a program of residential sub- of the United States Courts; of an inmate’s participation in the Program, the stance abuse treatment provided under para- (C) the Director of the Office of Probation and inmate shall agree to— graph (1) on the basis of a failure by the eligible Pretrial Services; (A) take substantive steps towards acting in prisoner, before being committed to the custody (D) the Director of the National Institute of the role of a parent or guardian to any child of of the Bureau of Prisons, to disclose to any offi- Justice; and that inmate; cial of the Bureau of Prisons that the prisoner (E) the Secretary of Health and Human Serv- (B) participate in any educational or coun- had a substance abuse problem on or before the ices. seling opportunities established by the Director, date on which the eligible prisoner was com- (2) DUTIES.—The Director shall, in accordance including topics such as child development, par- mitted to the custody of the Bureau of Pris- with paragraph (3)— enting skills, domestic violence, vocational ons.’’. (A) develop an offender risk and needs assess- training, or substance abuse, as appropriate; (d) IMPLEMENTATION DATE.— ment system particular to the health and sen- (C) abide by any court decision regarding the (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after sitivities of Federally incarcerated pregnant legal or physical custody of the child; the date of enactment of this Act, the Director women and mothers in accordance with this (D) transfer to the Federal Bureau of Prisons of the Bureau of Prisons shall implement this subsection; any child support payments for the infant of the section and the amendments made by this sec- (B) develop recommendations regarding recidi- participating inmate from any person or govern- tion. vism reduction programs and productive activi- mental entity; and (2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the ties in accordance with subsection (c); (E) specify a person who has agreed to take at date of enactment of this Act, the Director of (C) conduct ongoing research and data anal- least temporary custody of the child if the in- the Bureau of Prisons shall submit to the Com- ysis on— mate’s participation in the Program terminates mittee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the (i) the best practices relating to the use of of- before the inmate’s release. Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Rep- fender risk and needs assessment tools par- (g) CONTINUITY OF CARE.—The Director shall resentatives a report on the implementation of ticular to the health and sensitivities of feder- take appropriate actions to prevent detachment this section and the amendments made by this ally incarcerated pregnant women and mothers; or disruption of either an inmate’s or infant’s section. (ii) the best available risk and needs assess- health and bonding-based well-being due to ter- (e) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- ment tools particular to the health and sensitivi- mination of the Program. (h) REPORTING.— MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 303 of ties of Federally incarcerated pregnant women (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months title 18, United States Code, is amended by add- and mothers and the level to which they rely on after the date of the enactment of this section ing at the end the following: dynamic risk factors that could be addressed and changed over time, and on measures of risk and once each year thereafter for 5 years, the ‘‘4051. Treatment of primary caretaker parents of recidivism, individual needs, and responsive- Director shall submit a report to the Congress and other individuals.’’. ness to recidivism reduction programs; with regards to progress in implementing the SEC. 1102. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF (iii) the most effective and efficient uses of Program. WOMEN. such tools in conjunction with recidivism reduc- (2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 6 months (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited tion programs, productive activities, incentives, after the termination of the Program, the Direc- as the ‘‘Stop Infant Mortality And Recidivism and rewards; and tor shall issue a final report to the Congress Reduction Act’’ or the ‘‘SIMARRA Act’’. (iv) which recidivism reduction programs are that contains a detailed statement of the Direc- (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 270 days the most effective— tor’s findings and conclusions, including rec- after the date of the enactment of this section, (I) for Federally incarcerated pregnant women ommendations for legislation, administrative ac- the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and mothers classified at different recidivism tions, and regulations the Director considers ap- (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Director’’) risk levels; and propriate. shall establish a pilot program (in this section (II) for addressing the specific needs of Feder- (i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To referred to as the ‘‘Program’’) in accordance ally incarcerated pregnant women and mothers; carry out this section, there is authorized to be with this section to permit women incarcerated (D) on a biennial basis, review the system de- appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years in Federal prisons and the children born to such veloped under subparagraph (A) and the rec- 2022 through 2026.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 SEC. 1103. RESEARCH AND REPORT ON WOMEN IN TITLE XII—LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOLS TO ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORT.—A report is FEDERAL INCARCERATION. ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY made in accordance with this subsection if the Not later than 18 months after the date of en- SEC. 1201. NOTIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT report is made within 24 hours after the provi- actment of this Act, and thereafter, every other AGENCIES OF PROHIBITED PUR- sion of the notice described in subsection (a), ex- year, the National Institutes of Justice, in con- CHASE OR ATTEMPTED PURCHASE cept that the making of the report may be de- sultation with the Bureau of Justice Statistics OF A FIREARM. layed for so long as is necessary to avoid com- and the Bureau of Prisons (including the (a) IN GENERAL.—Title I of the NICS Improve- promising an ongoing investigation. Women and Special Population Branch) shall ment Amendments Act of 2007 (18 U.S.C. 922 ‘‘(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in prepare a report on the status of women in fed- note) is amended by adding at the end the fol- subsection (a) shall be construed to require a re- eral incarceration. Depending on the topic to be lowing: port with respect to a person to be made to the addressed, and the facility, data shall be col- ‘‘SEC. 108. NOTIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT same State authorities that originally issued the lected from Bureau of Prisons personnel and a AGENCIES OF PROHIBITED PUR- notice with respect to the person.’’. sample that is representative of the population CHASE OF A FIREARM. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- of incarcerated women. The report shall include: ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a back- tions for such chapter is amended by inserting (1) With regard to federal facilities wherein ground check conducted by the National Instant after the item relating to section 925A the fol- women are incarcerated— Criminal Background Check System pursuant to lowing: (A) responses by such women to questions the request of a licensed importer, licensed man- ‘‘925B. Reporting of background check denials from the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACES) ufacturer, or licensed dealer of firearms (as such to State, local, and Tribal au- questionnaire; terms are defined in section 921 of title 18, thorities.’’. (B) demographic data of such women, includ- United States Code), which background check ing sexual orientation and gender identity; determines that the receipt of a firearm by a SEC. 1203. SPECIAL ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEYS AND CROSS-DEPUTIZED ATTORNEYS. (C) responses by such women to questions person would violate subsection (g)(8), (g)(9), or (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 44 of title 18, about the extent of exposure to sexual victimiza- (g)(10) of section 922 of title 18, United States United States Code, as amended by this Act, is tion, sexual violence and domestic violence (both Code, and such determination is made after 3 further amended by inserting after section 925B inside and outside of incarceration); business days have elapsed since the licensee the following: (D) the number of such women were pregnant contacted the System and a firearm has been at the time that they entered incarceration; transferred to that person, the System shall no- ‘‘§ 925C. Special assistant U.S. attorneys and (E) the number of such women who have chil- tify the law enforcement agencies described in cross-deputized attorneys dren age 18 or under, and if so, how many; and subsection (b). ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In order to improve the en- (F) the crimes for which such women are in- ‘‘(b) LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES DE- forcement of paragraphs (8), (9), and (10) of sec- carcerated and the length of their sentence and SCRIBED.—The law enforcement agencies de- tion 922(g), the Attorney General may— to the extent practicable, any information on scribed in this subsection are the law enforce- ‘‘(1) appoint, in accordance with section 543 the connection between the crime of which they ment agencies that have jurisdiction over the lo- of title 28, qualified State, Tribal, territorial and were convicted & their experience of domestic vi- cation from which the licensee contacted the local prosecutors and qualified attorneys work- olence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalk- system and the law enforcement agencies that ing for the United States government to serve as ing. have jurisdiction over the location of the resi- special assistant United States attorneys for the (2) With regard to all federal facilities where dence of the person for which the background purpose of prosecuting violations of such para- persons are incarcerated— check was conducted, as follows: graphs; (A) a list of best practices with respect to ‘‘(1) The field office of the Federal Bureau of ‘‘(2) deputize State, Tribal, territorial and women’s incarceration and transition, including Investigation. local law enforcement officers for the purpose of staff led programs, services and management ‘‘(2) The local law enforcement agency. enhancing the capacity of the agents of the Bu- practices (including making sanitary products ‘‘(3) The State law enforcement agency. reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explo- readily available and easily accessible, and ac- ‘‘(4) The Tribal law enforcement agency.’’. sives in responding to and investigating viola- cess to and provision of healthcare); (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of con- tions of such paragraphs; and (B) the availability of trauma treatment at tents of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act ‘‘(3) establish, in order to receive and expedite each facility (including number of beds, and of 2007 (18 10 U.S.C. 922 note) is amended by in- requests for assistance from State, Tribal, terri- number of trained staff); serting after the item relating to section 107 the torial and local law enforcement agencies re- (C) rates of serious mental illness broken following: sponding to intimate partner violence cases down by gender and security level and a list of ‘‘Sec. 108. Notification to law enforcement where such agencies have probable cause to be- residential programs available by site; and agencies of prohibited purchase of lieve that the offenders may be in violation of (D) the availability of vocational education a firearm.’’. such paragraphs, points of contact within— and a list of vocational programs provided by SEC. 1202. REPORTING OF BACKGROUND CHECK ‘‘(A) each Field Division of the Bureau of Al- each facility. DENIALS TO STATE, LOCAL, AND cohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; and SEC. 1104. REENTRY PLANNING AND SERVICES TRIBAL AUTHORITIES. ‘‘(B) each District Office of the United States FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN. (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 44 of title 18, Attorneys. The Attorney General, in coordination with United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(b) IMPROVE INTIMATE PARTNER AND PUBLIC the Chief of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Serv- after section 925A the following: SAFETY.—The Attorney General shall— ices and the Director of the Bureau of Prisons ‘‘§ 925B. Reporting of background check deni- ‘‘(1) identify no less than 75 jurisdictions (including Women and Special Population als to State, local, and Tribal authorities among States, territories and Tribes where there Branch), shall collaborate on a model of gender ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—If the national instant are high rates of firearms violence and threats responsive transition for incarcerated women, criminal background check system established of firearms violence against intimate partners including the development of a national stand- under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Vio- and other persons protected under paragraphs ard on prevention with respect to domestic and lence Prevention Act (18 U.S.C. 922 note) pro- (8), (9), and (10) of section 922(g) and where sexual violence. In developing the model, the vides a notice pursuant to section 922(t) of this local authorities lack the resources to address Chief and the Director shall consult with such title that the receipt of a firearm by a person such violence; and experts within the federal government (includ- would violate subsection (g)(8), (g)(9), or (g)(10) ‘‘(2) make such appointments as described in ing the Office on Violence Against Women of of section 922 of this title or State law, the At- subsection (a) in jurisdictions where enhanced the Department of Justice) and in the victim torney General shall, in accordance with sub- enforcement of such paragraphs is necessary to service provider community (including sexual section (b) of this section— reduce firearms homicide and injury rates. and domestic violence and homelessness, job ‘‘(1) report to the law enforcement authorities ‘‘(c) QUALIFIED DEFINED.—For purposes of training and job placement service providers) as of the State where the person sought to acquire this section, the term ‘qualified’ means, with re- are necessary to the completion of a comprehen- the firearm and, if different, the law enforce- spect to an attorney, that the attorney is a li- sive plan. Issues addressed should include— ment authorities of the State of residence of the censed attorney in good standing with any rel- (1) the development by the Bureau of Prisons person— evant licensing authority.’’. of a contract for gender collaborative services; ‘‘(A) that the notice was provided; (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- and ‘‘(B) of the specific provision of law that tions for such chapter is amended by inserting (2) identification by re-entry affairs coordina- would have been violated; after the item relating to section 925B the fol- tors and responsive planning for the needs of re- ‘‘(C) of the date and time the notice was pro- lowing: entering women with respect to— vided; ‘‘925C. Special assistant U.S. attorneys and (A) housing, including risk of homelessness; ‘‘(D) of the location where the firearm was cross-deputized attorneys.’’. (B) previous exposure to and risk for domestic sought to be acquired; and and sexual violence; and ‘‘(E) of the identity of the person; and TITLE XIII—CLOSING THE LAW (C) the need for parenting classes, assistance ‘‘(2) report the incident to local or Tribal law ENFORCEMENT CONSENT LOOPHOLE securing childcare, or assistance in seeking or enforcement authorities and, where practicable, SEC. 1301. SHORT TITLE. securing jobs that afford flexibility (as might be State, Tribal, or local prosecutors, in the juris- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Closing the necessary in the re-entry, parenting or other diction where the firearm was sought and in the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of contexts). jurisdiction where the person resides. 2021’’.

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Section 224(a) of the Crime Control Act of 1990 United States Code, is amended— (e) GRANT TERM.— (34 U.S.C. 20334(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘2014 (1) in the section heading, by adding at the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General shall through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through end the following: ‘‘or by any person acting provide an increase in the amount provided to a 2026’’. under color of law’’; State under the grant programs described in SEC. 1404. SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT. (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsection (d) for a 2-year period. Section 40152(c) of the Violent Crime Control subsections (d) and (e), respectively; (2) RENEWAL.—A State that receives a grant and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- under this section may submit an application 12311(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘2014 through lowing: for a renewal of such grant at such time, in 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. ‘‘(c) OFANINDIVIDUAL BY ANY PERSON ACT- such manner, and containing such information SEC. 1405. COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVO- ING UNDER COLOR OF LAW.— as the Attorney General may reasonably re- CATE PROGRAM. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Whoever, acting under quire. Section 219(a) of the Crime Control Act of 1990 color of law, knowingly engages in a sexual act (3) LIMIT.—A State may not receive a grant (34 U.S.C. 20324(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘2014 with an individual, including an individual who under this section for more than 4 years. through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through is under arrest, in detention, or otherwise in the (f) USES OF FUNDS.—A State that receives a 2026’’. actual custody of any Federal law enforcement grant under this section shall use— SEC. 1406. SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAM officer, shall be fined under this title, impris- (1) 25 percent of such funds for any of the PROGRAM GRANTS. oned not more than 15 years, or both. Section 304(d) of the DNA Sexual Assault Jus- permissible uses of funds under the grant pro- ‘‘(2) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the term tice Act of 2004 (34 U.S.C. 40723(d)) is amended gram described in paragraph (1) of subsection ‘sexual act’ has the meaning given the term in by striking ‘‘2019 through 2024’’ and inserting (d); and section 2246.’’; and ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. (4) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by (2) 75 percent of such funds for any of the permissible uses of funds under the grant pro- SEC. 1407. REVIEW ON LINK BETWEEN SUB- adding at the end the following: STANCE USE AND VICTIMS OF DO- ‘‘(3) In a prosecution under subsection (c), it gram described in paragraph (2) of subsection MESTIC VIOLENCE DATING VIO- is not a defense that the other individual con- (d). LENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALK- sented to the sexual act.’’. (g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ING. (b) DEFINITION.—Section 2246 of title 18, There are authorized to be appropriated to carry Not later than 24 months after the date of en- United States Code, is amended— out this chapter $5,000,000 for each of fiscal actment of this Act, the Secretary of the Depart- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the years 2022 through 2026. ment of Health and Human Services shall com- end; (h) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this section, plete a review and submit a report to Congress (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the term ‘‘State’’ means each of the several on whether being a victim of domestic violence, the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and States and the District of Columbia, Indian dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in- (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the fol- Tribes, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, creases the likelihood of having a substance use lowing: Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and disorder. ‘‘(7) the term ‘Federal law enforcement officer’ the Northern Mariana Islands. SEC. 1408. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO has the meaning given the term in section 115.’’. SEC. 1304. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. STUDY FEDERAL EFFORTS TO COL- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- (a) REPORT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.—Not later LECT DATA ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE. tions for chapter 109A of title 18, United States than 1 year after the date of enactment of this (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days Code, is amended by amending the item related Act, and each year thereafter, the Attorney after the date of the enactment of this Act, the to section 2243 to read as follows: General shall submit to Congress a report con- Attorney General shall establish an interagency working group (in this section referred to as the ‘‘2243. Sexual abuse of a minor or ward or by taining— ‘‘Working Group’’) to study Federal efforts to any person acting under color of (1) the information required to be reported to collect data on sexual violence and to make rec- law.’’. the Attorney General under section 3(b); and ommendations on the harmonization of such ef- SEC. 1303. INCENTIVES FOR STATES. (2) information on— (A) the number of reports made, during the forts. (a) AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS.—The Attor- (b) COMPOSITION.—The Working Group shall previous year, to Federal law enforcement agen- ney General is authorized to make grants to be comprised of at least one representative from cies regarding persons engaging in a sexual act States that have in effect a law that— the following agencies, who shall be selected by while acting under color of law; and (1) makes it a criminal offense for any person the head of that agency: (B) the disposition of each case in which sex- acting under color of law of the State to engage (1) The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- ual misconduct by a person acting under color in a sexual act with an individual, including an vention. individual who is under arrest, in detention, or of law was reported. (2) The Department of Education. otherwise in the actual custody of any law en- (b) REPORT BY GAO.—Not later than 1 year (3) The Department of Health and Human forcement officer; and after the date of enactment of this Act, and Services. (2) prohibits a person charged with an offense each year thereafter, the Comptroller General of (4) The Department of Justice. described in paragraph (1) from asserting the the United States shall submit to Congress a re- (5) The Equal Employment Opportunity Com- consent of the other individual as a defense. port on any violations of section 2243(c) of title mission. (b) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—A State that 18, United States Code, as amended by section 2, (c) DUTIES.—The Working Group shall con- receives a grant under this section shall submit committed during the 1-year period covered by sider the following: to the Attorney General, on an annual basis, in- the report. (1) What activity constitutes different acts of formation on— SEC. 1305. DEFINITION. sexual violence. (2) Whether reports that use the same terms (1) the number of reports made to law enforce- In this title, the term ‘‘sexual act’’ has the for acts of sexual violence are collecting the ment agencies in that State regarding persons meaning given the term in section 2246 of title engaging in a sexual act while acting under same data on these acts. 18, United States Code. (3) Whether the context which led to an act of color of law during the previous year; and TITLE XIV—OTHER MATTERS sexual violence should impact how that act is (2) the disposition of each case in which sex- accounted for in reports. ual misconduct by a person acting under color SEC. 1401. NATIONAL STALKER AND DOMESTIC VI- (4) Whether the data collected is presented in of law was reported during the previous year. OLENCE REDUCTION. a way that allows the general public to under- (c) APPLICATION.—A State seeking a grant Section 40603 of the Violent Crime Control and stand what acts of sexual violence are included under this section shall submit an application to Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12402) is in each measurement. the Attorney General at such time, in such man- amended by striking ‘‘2014 through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. (5) Steps that agencies that compile reports re- ner, and containing such information as the At- lating to sexual violence can take to avoid dou- torney General may reasonably require, includ- SEC. 1402. FEDERAL VICTIM ASSISTANTS REAU- THORIZATION. ble counting incidents of sexual violence. ing information about the law described in sub- (d) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 2 years Section 40114 of the Violence Against Women section (a). after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–322) is amended to (d) GRANT AMOUNT.—The amount of a grant Working Group shall publish and submit to read as follows: to a State under this section shall be in an Congress a report on the following: amount that is not greater than 10 percent of ‘‘SEC. 40114. AUTHORIZATION FOR FEDERAL VIC- (1) The activities of the Working Group. the average of the total amount of funding of TIM’S COORDINATORS. (2) Recommendations to harmonize Federal ef- the 3 most recent awards that the State received ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated for forts to collect data on sexual violence. under the following grant programs: the United States Attorneys for the purpose of (3) Actions Federal agencies can take to im- (1) Part T of title I of the Omnibus Crime Con- appointing victim/witness coordinators for the plement the recommendations described in para- trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10441 prosecution of sex crimes and domestic violence graph (2). et seq.) (commonly referred to as the ‘‘STOP Vi- crimes where applicable (such as the District of (4) Recommendations, if any, for congres- olence Against Women Formula Grant Pro- Columbia), $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years sional action to implement the recommendations gram’’). 2022 through 2026.’’. described in paragraph (2).

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(e) TERMINATION.—The Working Group shall (B) An assurance that, not fewer than 30 days (3) training for State or local emergency dis- terminate 30 days after the date on which the before the application (or any amendment to the patch personnel relating to cybercrimes against report is submitted pursuant to subsection (d). application) was submitted to the Attorney Gen- individuals, including— (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: eral, the application (or amendment) was sub- (A) training such personnel to identify and (1) HARMONIZE.—The term ‘‘harmonize’’ in- mitted for review to the governing body of the protect victims of cybercrimes against individ- cludes efforts to coordinate sexual violence data State or unit of local government (or to an orga- uals; collection to produce complementary informa- nization designated by that governing body). (B) training such personnel to utilize Federal, tion, as appropriate, without compromising pro- (C) An assurance that, before the application State, local, and other resources to assist victims grammatic needs. (or any amendment to the application) was sub- of cybercrimes against individuals; (2) SEXUAL VIOLENCE.—The term ‘‘sexual vio- mitted to the Attorney General— (C) training such personnel to utilize tech- lence’’ includes an unwanted sexual act (includ- (i) the application (or amendment) was made nology to assist in the identification of and re- ing both contact and non-contact) about which public; and sponse to cybercrimes against individuals; and the Federal Government collects information. (ii) an opportunity to comment on the applica- (D) the payment of overtime incurred as a re- SEC. 1409. NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOT- tion (or amendment) was provided to citizens sult of such training; LINE. and to neighborhood or community-based orga- (4) assistance to State or local law enforce- Not later than 3 months after the date of en- nizations, to the extent applicable law or estab- ment agencies in enforcing laws that prohibit actment of this Act, a national domestic violence lished procedure makes such an opportunity cybercrimes against individuals, including ex- hotline for which a grant is provided under sec- available. penses incurred in performing enforcement oper- tion 313 of the Family Violence Prevention and (D) An assurance that, for each fiscal year ations, such as overtime payments; Services Act shall include the voluntary feature covered by an application, the applicant shall (5) assistance to State or local law enforce- of texting via telephone to ensure all methods of maintain and report such data, records, and in- ment agencies in educating the public in order communication are available for victims and formation (programmatic and financial) as the to prevent, deter, and identify violations of laws those seeking assistance. Attorney General may reasonably require. that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals; SEC. 1410. DEPUTY ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GEN- (E) A certification, made in a form acceptable (6) assistance to State or local law enforce- ERAL ON CULTURALLY SPECIFIC to the Attorney General and executed by the ment agencies to establish task forces that oper- COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE OFFICE chief executive officer of the applicant (or by ate solely to conduct investigations, forensic OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS. another officer of the applicant, if qualified analyses of evidence, and prosecutions in mat- There shall be a Deputy Assistant Attorney under regulations promulgated by the Attorney ters involving cybercrimes against individuals; General on Culturally Specific Communities General), that— (7) assistance to State or local law enforce- within the Office of Justice Programs who shall, (i) the programs to be funded by the grant ment and prosecutors in acquiring computers, under the guidance and authority of the Assist- meet all the requirements of this section; computer equipment, and other equipment nec- ant Attorney General Office of Justice Pro- (ii) all the information contained in the appli- essary to conduct investigations and forensic grams— cation is correct; analysis of evidence in matters involving (1) oversee the administration of grants re- (iii) there has been appropriate coordination cybercrimes against individuals, including ex- lated to culturally specific services and con- with affected agencies; and penses incurred in the training, maintenance, or tracts with culturally specific organizations; (iv) the applicant will comply with all provi- acquisition of technical updates necessary for (2) coordinate development of Federal policy, sions of this section and all other applicable the use of such equipment for the duration of a protocols, and guidelines on matters relating to Federal laws. reasonable period of use of such equipment; domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- (F) A certification that the State or in the (8) assistance in the facilitation and pro- sault and stalking, in culturally specific commu- case of a unit of local government, the State in motion of sharing, with State and local law en- nities; which the unit of local government is located, forcement officers and prosecutors, of the exper- (3) advise the Assistant Attorney General of has in effect criminal laws which prohibit tise and information of Federal law enforcement the Office of Justice Programs concerning poli- cybercrimes against individuals. agencies about the investigation, analysis, and cies, legislation, implementation of laws, and (G) A certification that any equipment de- prosecution of matters involving laws that pro- other issues relating to domestic violence, dating scribed in subsection (c)(7) purchased using hibit cybercrimes against individuals, including violence, sexual assault and stalking in cul- grant funds awarded under this section will be the use of multijurisdictional task forces; or turally specific communities; used primarily for investigations and forensic (9) assistance to State and local law enforce- (4) provide technical assistance, coordination, analysis of evidence in matters involving ment and prosecutors in processing interstate and support to other offices and bureaus in the cybercrimes against individuals. extradition requests for violations of laws in- Department of Justice to develop policy and to (c) USE OF FUNDS.—Grants awarded under volving cybercrimes against individuals, includ- enforce Federal laws relating to domestic vio- this section may only be used for programs that ing expenses incurred in the extradition of an lence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalk- provide— offender from one State to another. ing in culturally specific communities; (1) training for State or local law enforcement (d) REPORT TO THE SECRETARY.—On the date (5) ensure that appropriate technical assist- personnel relating to cybercrimes against indi- that is 1 year after the date on which a State or ance, developed and provided by entities having viduals, including— unit of local government receives a grant under expertise in culturally specific is made available (A) training such personnel to identify and this section, and annually thereafter, the chief to grantees and potential grantees proposing to protect victims of cybercrimes against individ- executive of such State or unit of local govern- serve culturally specific communities; and uals; ment shall submit to the Attorney General a re- (6) ensure access to grants and technical as- (B) training such personnel to utilize Federal, port which contains— sistance for culturally specific organizations State, local, and other resources to assist victims (1) a summary of the activities carried out and analyze the distribution of funding in order of cybercrimes against individuals; during the previous year with any grant re- to identify barriers for culturally specific orga- (C) training such personnel to identify and in- ceived by such State or unit of local govern- nizations. vestigate cybercrimes against individuals; ment; TITLE XV—CYBERCRIME ENFORCEMENT (D) training such personnel to enforce and (2) an evaluation of the results of such activi- SEC. 1501. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS utilize the laws that prohibit cybercrimes ties; and FOR ENFORCEMENT OF against individuals; (3) such other information as the Attorney CYBERCRIMES. (E) training such personnel to utilize tech- General may reasonably require. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of nology to assist in the investigation of (e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than No- appropriations, the Attorney General shall cybercrimes against individuals and enforce- vember 1 of each even-numbered fiscal year, the award grants under this section to States and ment of laws that prohibit such crimes; and Attorney General shall submit to the Committee units of local government for the prevention, en- (F) the payment of overtime incurred as a re- on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives forcement, and prosecution of cybercrimes sult of such training; and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Sen- against individuals. (2) training for State or local prosecutors, ate a report that contains a compilation of the (b) APPLICATION.— judges, and judicial personnel, relating to information contained in the report submitted (1) IN GENERAL.—To request a grant under cybercrimes against individuals, including— under subsection (d). this section, the chief executive officer of a State (A) training such personnel to identify, inves- (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— or unit of local government shall submit an ap- tigate, prosecute, or adjudicate cybercrimes (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be plication to the Attorney General within 90 days against individuals; appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 after the date on which funds to carry out this (B) training such personnel to utilize laws for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. section are appropriated for a fiscal year, in that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals; (2) LIMITATION.—Of the amount made avail- such form as the Attorney General may require. (C) training such personnel to utilize Federal, able under paragraph (1) in any fiscal year, not Such application shall include the following: State, local, and other resources to assist victims more than 5 percent may be used for evaluation, (A) A certification that Federal funds made of cybercrimes against individuals; and monitoring, technical assistance, salaries, and available under this section will not be used to (D) training such personnel to utilize tech- administrative expenses. supplant State or local funds, but will be used nology to assist in the prosecution or adjudica- (g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: to increase the amounts of such funds that tion of acts of cybercrimes against individuals, (1) The term ‘‘cybercrimes against individ- would, in the absence of Federal funds, be made including the use of technology to protect vic- uals’’ means the criminal offenses applicable in available for law enforcement activities. tims of such crimes; the relevant State or unit of local government

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1455 that involve the use of a computer to cause per- recipient resubmits an application described in (1) design and create within the Uniform sonal harm to an individual, such as the use of subsection (b) in such form, and at such time as Crime Reports a category for offenses that con- a computer to harass, threaten, stalk, extort, co- the Attorney General may reasonably require. stitute cybercrimes against individuals; erce, cause fear, intimidate, without consent (e) SUBGRANTS.—The eligible entity awarded a (2) to the extent feasible, within the category distribute intimate images of, or violate the pri- grant under this section may make subgrants to established under paragraph (1), establish sub- vacy of, an individual, except that— other nonprofit private organizations with rel- categories for each type of cybercrime against (A) use of a computer need not be an element evant subject matter expertise in order to estab- individuals that is an offense under Federal or of such an offense; and lish and maintain the National Resource Center State law; (B) such term does not include the use of a on Cybercrimes Against Individuals in accord- (3) classify the category established under computer to cause harm to a commercial entity, ance with subsection (c). paragraph (1) as a Part I crime in the Uniform government agency, or any non-natural per- (f) REPORT TO THE SECRETARY.—On the date Crime Reports; and sons. that is 1 year after the date on which an eligible (4) classify each type of cybercrime against in- (2) The term ‘‘computer’’ includes a computer entity receives a grant under this section, and dividuals that is an offense under Federal or network and an interactive electronic device. annually thereafter for the duration of the State law as a Group A offense for the purpose SEC. 1502. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER GRANT. grant period, the entity shall submit to the At- of the National Incident-Based Reporting Sys- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of torney General a report which contains— tem. appropriations, the Attorney General shall (1) a summary of the activities carried out (d) ANNUAL SUMMARY.—The Attorney General award a grant under this section to an eligible under the grant program during the previous shall publish an annual summary of the infor- entity for the purpose of the establishment and year; mation reported in the Uniform Crime Reports maintenance of a National Resource Center on (2) an evaluation of the results of such activi- and the National Incident-Based Reporting Sys- Cybercrimes Against Individuals to provide re- ties; and tem relating to cybercrimes against individuals. source information, training, and technical as- (3) such other information as the Attorney TITLE XVI—KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE sistance to improve the capacity of individuals, General may reasonably require. FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE (g) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than No- organizations, governmental entities, and com- vember 1 of each even-numbered fiscal year, the SEC. 1601. SHORT TITLE. munities to prevent, enforce, and prosecute Attorney General shall submit to the Committee This title may be cited as the ‘‘Keeping Chil- cybercrimes against individuals. on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives dren Safe From Family Violence Act’’ or (b) APPLICATION.—To request a grant under and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Sen- ‘‘Kayden’s Law’’. this section, an eligible entity shall submit an ate a report that contains a compilation of the SEC. 1602. FINDINGS. application to the Attorney General not later information contained in the report submitted Congress finds the following: than 90 days after the date on which funds to under subsection (d). (1) Approximately one in 15 million children carry out this section are appropriated for fiscal (h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— are exposed each year to domestic violence. year 2022 in such form as the Attorney General There are authorized to be appropriated to carry (2) Most child abuse is perpetrated in the fam- may require. Such application shall include the out this section $4,000,000 for each of fiscal ily and by a parent. Intimate partner violence following: years 2022 through 2026. and child abuse overlap in the same families at (1) An assurance that, for each fiscal year (i) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: rates of 30 to 60 percent. A child’s risk of abuse covered by an application, the applicant shall (1) CYBERCRIMES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS.—The increases after a perpetrator of intimate partner maintain and report such data, records, and in- term ‘‘cybercrimes against individuals’’ has the violence separates from their domestic partner, formation (programmatic and financial) as the meaning given such term in section 1501(g). even when the perpetrator had not previously Attorney General may reasonably require. (2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible enti- directly abused the child. Children who have (2) A certification, made in a form acceptable ty’’ means a nonprofit private organization that witnessed intimate partner violence are approxi- to the Attorney General, that— focuses on cybercrimes against individuals and mately four times more likely to experience di- (A) the programs funded by the grant meet all that— rect child maltreatment than children who have the requirements of this section; (A) provides documentation to the Attorney not witnessed intimate partner violence. (B) all the information contained in the appli- General demonstrating experience working di- (4) More than 75 percent of child sexual abuse cation is correct; and rectly on issues of cybercrimes against individ- is perpetrated by a family member or a person (C) the applicant will comply with all provi- uals; and known to the child. U.S. Department of Justice sions of this section and all other applicable (B) includes on the entity’s advisory board data shows that family members are almost half Federal laws. representatives who have a documented history (49 percent) of the perpetrators of child sex as- (c) USE OF FUNDS.—The eligible entity award- of working directly on issues of cybercrimes sault victims under age 6. ed a grant under this section shall use such against individuals and who are geographically (5) Research suggests a child’s exposure to a amounts for the establishment and maintenance and culturally diverse. batterer is among the strongest indicators of risk of a National Resource Center on Cybercrimes SEC. 1503. NATIONAL STRATEGY, CLASSIFICA- of incest victimization. One study found female Against Individuals, which shall— TION, AND REPORTING ON children whose fathers were batterers of the (1) offer a comprehensive array of technical CYBERCRIME. mother were six-and-a-half times more likely to assistance and training resources to Federal, (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: experience father-daughter incest than female State, and local governmental agencies, commu- (1) COMPUTER.—The term ‘‘computer’’ in- children who do not have an abusive father. nity-based organizations, and other profes- cludes a computer network and any interactive (6) Child abuse is a major public health issue sionals and interested parties, related to electronic device. in the United States. Total lifetime financial cybercrimes against individuals, including pro- (2) CYBERCRIME AGAINST INDIVIDUALS.—The costs associated with just one year of confirmed grams and research related to victims; term ‘‘cybercrime against individuals’’ means a cases of child maltreatment (including child (2) maintain a resource library which shall Federal, State, or local criminal offense that in- physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological collect, prepare, analyze, and disseminate infor- volves the use of a computer to cause personal abuse and neglect) results in $124 billion in an- mation and statistics related to— harm to an individual, such as the use of a com- nual costs to the U.S. economy, or approxi- (A) the incidence of cybercrimes against indi- puter to harass, threaten, stalk, extort, coerce, mately one percent of the gross domestic prod- viduals; cause fear, intimidate, without consent dis- uct. (B) the enforcement, and prosecution of laws tribute intimate images of, or violate the privacy (7) Empirical research indicates that allega- relating to cybercrimes against individuals; and of, an individual, except that— tions of child physical and sexual abuse are reg- (C) the provision of supportive services and re- (A) use of a computer need not be an element ularly discounted by courts when raised in child sources for victims of cybercrimes against indi- of the offense; and custody cases, with fewer than one-fourth of viduals; and (B) the term does not include the use of a com- claims that a father has committed child phys- (3) conduct research related to— puter to cause harm to a commercial entity, gov- ical or sexual abuse believed; and where the al- (A) the causes of cybercrimes against individ- ernment agency, or non-natural person. legedly abusive parent claimed the mother was uals; (b) NATIONAL STRATEGY.—The Attorney Gen- ‘‘alienating’’ the child, only 1 out of 51 claims of (B) the effect of cybercrimes against individ- eral shall develop a national strategy to— sexual molestation by a father were believed. uals on victims of such crimes; and (1) reduce the incidence of cybercrimes against Independent research indicates that child sex- (C) model solutions to prevent or deter individuals; ual abuse allegations are credible 50 to 70 per- cybercrimes against individuals or to enforce the (2) coordinate investigations of cybercrimes cent of the time. laws relating to cybercrimes against individuals. against individuals by Federal law enforcement (8) Empirical research shows that alleged or (d) DURATION OF GRANT.— agencies; and known abusive parents are often granted cus- (1) IN GENERAL.—The grant awarded under (3) increase the number of Federal prosecu- tody or unprotected parenting time by courts. this section shall be awarded for a period of 5 tions of cybercrimes against individuals. Approximately one-third of parents alleged to years. (c) CLASSIFICATION OF CYBERCRIMES AGAINST have committed child abuse took primary cus- (2) RENEWAL.—A grant under this section may INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF CRIME RE- tody from the protective parent reporting the be renewed for additional 5-year periods if the PORTS.—In accordance with the authority of the abuse, placing children at ongoing risk. Attorney General determines that the funds Attorney General under section 534 of title 28, (9) Researchers have documented nearly 800 made available to the recipient were used in a United States Code, the Director of the Federal children murdered in the United States since manner described in subsection (c), and if the Bureau of Investigation shall— 2008 by a divorcing or separating parent. More

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RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. mothers’ abuse allegations as likely false at- cation treatment’’ may be ordered by the court Nothing in this title shall be interpreted to tempts to undermine the father are frequently without scientifically valid and generally ac- discourage States from adopting additional pro- applied in family court to minimize or deny par- cepted proof of the safety, effectiveness and visions to increase safe outcomes for children; ents’ and children’s reports of abuse. Many ex- therapeutic value of the particular treatment, additional protective provisions are encouraged. perts who testify against abuse allegations lack nor may any treatment predicated on cutting off SEC. 1608. GRANT TERM. expertise in the relevant type of alleged abuse, a child from the parent to whom they are bond- (a) IN GENERAL.—The term of a covered grant relying instead on unsound and unproven theo- ed or attached be ordered. shall be for one year. ries. (C) CAUSES OF CHILD RESISTANCE.—Any order (b) RENEWAL.—A State that receives a covered (11) Judges presiding over custody cases with to remediate a child’s contact resistance must grant may submit an application for a renewal allegations of child abuse, child sexual abuse, address the resisted parent’s behaviors or con- of such grant at such time, in such manner, and and domestic violence are rarely required to re- tributions to the child’s resistance first, before containing such information as the Attorney ceive training on these subjects, nor have most ordering the preferred parent to take steps to General may reasonably require. states established standards for such trainings. potentially improve the child’s relationship with (c) LIMIT.—A State shall not receive a covered SEC. 1603. PURPOSES. the parent they resist. grant for more than 4 years. The purposes of this title are to: (4) TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.— SEC. 1609. USES OF FUNDS. (A) IN GENERAL.—The state has in place an (1) increase the priority given to child safety A State that receives an increase under the ongoing education and training program for in any private state court proceeding affecting covered formula grants under this title shall use judges and magistrates who hear custody mat- children’s care and custody, excluding child the amount of the increase for subgrants pursu- ters, and relevant court personnel, including protective and social service proceedings; ant to section 2007(c)(4)(C) or (D) of title I of the guardians ad litem, best interest attorneys, (2) strengthen courts’ abilities to recognize Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of counsel for children, custody evaluators, mas- and adjudicate domestic violence and child 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10446(c)(4)). ters, and mediators, focusing solely on domestic abuse allegations based on valid, admissible evi- SEC. 1610. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. violence and child abuse, including— There is authorized to be appropriated to dence, and to enter orders which protect and (i) child sexual abuse; minimize the risk of harm to children as the first (ii) physical abuse; carry out this title $5,000,000 for each of fiscal priority; and (iii) emotional abuse; years 2022 through 2026. (3) ensure that professional personnel in- (iv) coercive control; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill, volved in cases containing abuse allegations re- (v) implicit and explicit bias; ceive trauma-informed and culturally appro- (vi) trauma; as amended, shall be debatable for 1 priate training on the dynamics, signs and im- (vii) long and short-term impacts of domestic hour equally divided and controlled by pact of domestic violence and child abuse, in- violence and child abuse on children; and the chair and ranking minority mem- cluding child sexual abuse. (viii) victim and perpetrator behaviors. ber of the Committee on the Judiciary (B) PROVIDERS.—Training must be provided SEC. 1604. DEFINITION OF COVERED FORMULA or their respective designees. GRANT. by — The gentleman from New York (Mr. The term ‘‘covered formula grant’’ means a (i) professionals with substantial experience in assisting survivors of domestic violence or child NADLER) and the gentlewoman from grant under part T of title I of the Omnibus Minnesota (Mrs. FISCHBACH) each will Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 abuse, such as a victim service provider; and (ii) where possible, survivors of domestic vio- control 30 minutes. U.S.C. 10441 et seq.) (commonly referred to as lence, or child physical or sexual abuse. the ‘‘STOP Violence Against Women Formula GENERAL LEAVE (C) EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH.— Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I ask Grant Program’’). (i) IN GENERAL.—The education and training SEC. 1605. INCREASED FUNDING FOR FORMULA program in subparagraph (A) shall rely on evi- unanimous consent that all Members GRANTS AUTHORIZED. dence-based and peer-reviewed research by rec- may have 5 legislative days in which to (a) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General shall ognized experts in the types of abuse designated revise and extend their remarks and in- increase the amount provided to a State under under this section. sert extraneous material on H.R. 1620. the covered formula grants in accordance with (ii) EXCLUSION.—The education and training The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there this title if— program shall not include theories, concepts, objection to the request of the gen- (1) EVIDENCE.— and belief systems unsupported by valid, cred- tleman from New York? (A) EXPERTS.—The State has in place a law ible scientific research. ensuring that, in a custody proceeding where a There was no objection. (D) OBJECTIVE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I parent has been alleged to have committed do- PROGRAM.—The education and training program mestic violence or child abuse, including child shall be designed to improve the ability of courts yield myself 3 minutes. sexual abuse, evidence from court-appointed or to recognize and respond to child physical Madam Speaker, the Violence outside professionals regarding the alleged abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, Against Women Act, or VAWA, was abuse may be admitted only when the profes- and trauma on all family victims, particularly signed into law in 1994 to help ensure sional possesses demonstrated expertise and children, and make appropriate custody deci- that women in America are free from clinical, not solely forensic, experience in work- sions that prioritize child safety and well-being, violence and free from fear. At the ing with victims of domestic violence or child and shall be culturally sensitive and appro- time that VAWA was enacted, it was abuse, including child sexual abuse. priate for diverse communities. all too common for violent crimes (B) NON-EXPERTS.—The State has in place a (E) TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.—Judges and all law ensuring that, in a custody proceeding other personnel identified in subparagraph (A) against women to go without appro- where a parent has been alleged to have com- must receive at least 60 hours of initial training priate response and to remain mitted domestic violence or child abuse, includ- on these identified topics, and at least 20 hours unaddressed by the criminal justice ing child sexual abuse, evidence of past sexual of this ongoing training every two years. system. or physical abuse committed by a party, includ- (F) CUSTODY EVALUATOR REQUIREMENTS.— But through programs implemented ing but not limited to any past or current pro- Prior to being appointed in a case, a custody under VAWA, Congress began to help tection from abuse orders, sexual violence abuse evaluator shall, at a minimum, hold a Master’s provide communities in America the protection orders, arrests, or convictions, must degree in a relevant field and must have com- assistance they need to combat the be considered in determining the truth of any pleted the training requirements of subpara- allegations of family violence. graph (E). crimes of domestic violence, dating vi- (2) EXPERTS.—The State has in place uniform (4) LEGAL REPRESENTATION.—The state shall olence, sexual assault, and stalking. required standards of domestic violence and notify parties of the importance of legal rep- Building on this success, H.R. 1620 is child abuse expertise and experience for all resentation and shall direct the parties to ap- bipartisan legislation that reauthorizes court-appointed neutral professional opinions propriate resources. and strengthens the Violence Against related to abuse, trauma, and the behaviors of (b) GRANT INCREASE.—The amount of the in- Women Act so that it can continue de- victims and perpetrators, which meet the criteria crease provided to a State under the covered for- livering vital services to those in need. in paragraph (1)(A). mula grant under this title shall be equal to not VAWA, which is not gender-exclu- more than 10 percent of the average of the total (3) REMEDIES FOR A CHILD’S RESISTANCE TO sive, addresses the needs of men and CONTACT WITH A PARENT.—The state has in amount of funding provided to the State under place a law ensuring that— the covered formula grant under the 3 most re- women, children, persons with disabil- (A) NO REMOVAL OF CARE FROM SAFE PAR- cent awards to the State. ities, homeless persons, and LGBTQ in- ENT.—No child shall be removed from the care of SEC. 1606. APPLICATION. dividuals, among others. a competent protective, non-physically or sexu- A State seeking a grant under this title shall This reauthorization would also in- ally abusive parent or litigating party to whom submit an application to the Attorney General crease access to grant programs for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.001 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1457 culturally specific organizations and I urge my colleagues to support this Unfortunately, in recent years, ensure that such organizations are in- legislation, and I reserve the balance of Democrats have politicized the law, cluded in the development and imple- my time. straying further and further away from mentation of service, education, train- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, its original intent. This bill, H.R. 1620, ing, and other grants. The range of in- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR, is a continuation of the Democrats’ dividuals VAWA helps is broad and Washington, DC, March 10, 2021. politicization, expanding and altering should be as diverse as our commu- Hon. JERROLD NADLER, the fundamental nature of the Violence Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Wash- nities around the country. I am pleased ington, DC. Against Women Act. that this reauthorization continues our DEAR CHAIRMAN NADLER: I write con- The most significant change in this commitment to this principle. cerning H.R. 1620, the Violence Against reauthorization effort is that it erases VAWA has had, and continues to Women Reauthorization Act of 2021. This bill important distinctions between women have, a positive impact on people who was primarily referred to the Committee on and men. It replaces violence against rely on its assistance, whether directly the Judiciary, and additionally to the Com- ‘‘women’’ with ‘‘a person of any gen- or indirectly. mittee on Education and Labor and other der,’’ extending the law’s protections Through grants to State and local committees. As a result of Leadership and well-past the narrowly defined and nec- the Committee on the Judiciary having con- governments, the Office on Violence sulted with me concerning this bill gen- essary protection for women. Against Women in the Department of erally, I agree to forgo formal consideration This rewriting of the Violence Justice funds the work of thousands of of the bill so the bill may proceed expedi- Against Women Act not only under- advocates in preventing and addressing tiously to the House floor. mines the original intent of this legis- domestic violence, dating violence, sex- The Committee on Education and Labor lation, but also jeopardizes the safety ual assault and stalking, and in assist- takes this action with our mutual under- and well-being of women at risk. It ing and training law enforcement and standing that by forgoing formal consider- does more to advance the Democrats’ ation of H.R. 1620, we do not waive any juris- victim advocates. diction over the subject matter contained in progressive agenda than it does to pro- In addition, grants administered this or similar legislation, and we will be ap- tect women. through the Department of Health and propriately consulted and involved as the It is not just VAWA. The Democrats’ Human Services provide funds for shel- bill or similar legislation moves forward so entire radical agenda hurts women. ters, rape prevention and education, we may address any remaining issues within Calls to defund, dismantle, and rethink programs to address and reduce the our Rule X jurisdiction. I also request that local law enforcement hurt at-risk sexual abuse of runaway and homeless you support my request to name members of women. Never-ending government youth, and programs to educate the the Committee on Education and Labor to lockdowns that require battered and community on domestic violence. The any conference committee to consider such abused women to stay in violent house- provisions. reach of the work carried out under Finally, I would appreciate a response con- holds hurt women. A southern border VAWA is vast, and we must continue to firming this understanding and ask that a open to dangerous drug cartels and support it. copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- human traffickers caused by President This legislation expands services for ter be included in the Congressional Record Biden’s border crisis hurts women. In older survivors of abuse and for pro- during floor consideration of H.R. 1620. fact, the Democrats’ open border poli- grams targeting rural areas. It also ex- Very truly yours, cies incentivize women to make the pands the jurisdiction of some Tribal ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, dangerous trip to the U.S.-Mexico bor- Chairman. authorities over non-Indians who com- -- der on which one-third of women report mit certain crimes on Tribal lands to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, being sexually abused. ensure that they are held accountable. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, Those are not the only problems with Like the legislation the House passed Washington, DC, March 15, 2021. this legislation. H.R. 1620 also threat- last Congress, it also includes provi- DEAR CHAIRMAN SCOTT: I am in receipt of ens Americans’ constitutional right to sions protecting transgender individ- your March 10, 2021, letter regarding H.R. religious freedom. The bill denies faith- uals, and it bans individuals convicted 1620, the ‘‘Violence Against Women Reau- based exemptions for VAWA grant re- thorization Act of 2021.’’ of domestic abuse from purchasing fire- I appreciate your willingness to work coop- cipients, prohibiting religious organi- arms. eratively on this legislation. I recognize that zations from running shelters and legal The Violence Against Women Reau- the bill contains provisions that fall within aid centers on the basis of their sin- thorization Act is comprehensive and the jurisdiction of the Committee on Edu- cerely held religious beliefs. The Demo- inclusive legislation that I hope will cation and Labor. I acknowledge that your crats’ culture war could actually force earn further bipartisan support in the Committee will not formally consider H.R. faith-based centers for abused women long tradition of this vital law. 1620 and agree that the inaction of your to close. I want to thank the gentlewoman Committee with respect to the bill does not H.R. 1620 also expands the definition waive any future jurisdictional claim over from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), the the matters contained in H.R. 1620 which fall of domestic violence to include eco- chair of the Crime, Terrorism, and within your Committee’s Rule X jurisdic- nomic and emotional duress, pulling Homeland Security Subcommittee and tion. funding away from combating the se- the sponsor of this legislation, and the I will ensure that our exchange of letters is verity of violent crimes. gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. included in the Congressional Record during This legislation disregards the well- FITZPATRICK) for their outstanding floor consideration of the bill. I appreciate being of women by promoting lofty leadership in the effort to reauthorize your cooperation regarding this legislation concepts, such as restorative justice VAWA. and look forward to continuing to work with approaches to crimes against women, you as this measure moves through the legis- I also want to thank the advocates, lative process. which are unproven and could force a many of whom are survivors them- Sincerely, woman to confront her abuser. selves, for the countless hours they JERROLD NADLER, Democrats know that these are un- have put into improving this legisla- Chairman. necessary additions that jeopardize the tion. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I bipartisan reauthorization, so why are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The yield myself such time as I may con- they choosing to proceed? Why are time of the gentleman has expired. sume. they putting forward this bill—with no Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I The Violence Against Women Act hearings, no markups in this Con- yield myself an additional 15 seconds. was first signed into law almost 30 gress—at the expense of women’s safe- Their efforts, and those of many years ago with wide bipartisan support. ty and well-being? other Members, have produced this im- The law recognizes that Federal laws Any crime or abuse against any sin- portant bill that will not only continue covering domestic violence could help gle individual is abhorrent. State and the progress enabled by VAWA as origi- ease overburdened State and local Federal laws already protect individ- nally enacted but will also make the criminal justice systems. It was nar- uals, women and men, from domestic act an even more effective tool in ad- rowly defined and not controversial. violence and sexual abuse and any re- dressing the horrible scourge of domes- Since its passage, it has been reauthor- lated reprehensible acts like dating vi- tic violence. ized on a bipartisan basis. olence and stalking. Resources should

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Madam Speaker, I urge all Members VAWA, we cannot forget the victims of H.R. 1620 continues that tradition, and to oppose this bill, and I reserve the domestic violence like Ms. Fontenot, therefore, is intended to make modifications, balance of my time. who was murdered in Harris County by as Congress has done in the past to all pre- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I her husband just 1 day after Christmas vious reauthorizations of VAWA. yield 3 minutes to the distinguished last year while she was trying to es- H.R. 1620 is a bipartisan bill, reflecting a gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON cape her relationship, and he shot at reasonable and compromise approach to re- LEE). her son. authorize grant programs under the Violence Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, Nor can we forget Debora Against Women Act (VAWA). I thank the gentleman for his leader- Seidenfaden, who was murdered by her These moderate enhancements will address ship. husband in Houston after an argument. the many growing and unmet needs of victims Madam Speaker, I stand today in a There are countless stories like this and survivors of domestic violence, dating vio- moment of history where we cannot go throughout the country. That is why it lence, sexual assault, and stalking. back. Have we heard that before? is imperative that we reauthorize this H.R. 1620 addresses the needs of sex traf- Women cannot go back. Women cannot bill. Enough is enough. We must pass ficking victims while creating a demonstration continue in an intimidated fashion to H.R. 1620 now. program on trauma-informed training for law tragically be subjected to men who vio- Madam Speaker, I thank all the enforcement. lently attack them. women, including Representative It increases access to grant programs for The LGBT community cannot go Slaughter, who started this bill. culturally specific organizations and ensure back and be subjected to those who Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of culturally specific organizations are included in would be violent against them. H.R. 1620, the ‘‘Violence Against Women Act the development and implementation of serv- Native American women cannot go of 2021.’’ ice, education, training, and other grants. back. They cannot go back. They can- H.R. 1620 is a product born of meticulous It adds a purpose area to assist commu- not go back to pueblos and reserva- and thoughtful research and countless en- nities in developing alternatives to housing or- tions and not have any protection for gagement with those on the ground, working dinances that punish survivors for seeking law those who violate those sacred places, intimately on these very important issues daily. enforcement intervention. We began this long journey, and hard- rape them, and then rush to jurisdic- H.R. 1620 expands protections for vulner- fought battle under the leadership of Repub- tions outside and think they are pro- able populations such as youth, survivors with- licans, who at the time refused to engage or tected. out shelter, Native American women, and put forward their own version of VAWA when Immigrant women cannot go back. LGBTQ persons. it expired in 2018 while they held the majority. That is what this legislation is It ensures Deaf people are included in about. It is a product borne of meticu- But we continued to push forward on behalf of all victims and survivors to reauthorize the grants relating to people with disabilities. lous and thoughtful research and H.R. 1620 is supported by the National Task Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994. countless engagement with those on Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence the ground working ultimately and in- As we all know, VAWA is a landmark piece of legislation first enacted in 1994 and signed Against Women, a coalition of more than 200 timately on these very important domestic violence groups. issues daily. into law by President Bill Clinton as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement VAWA expired since September 30, 2018, We began this long journey and hard- and we as a body are called upon by sur- fought battle under the leadership of Act of 1994. This legislation was enacted in response to vivors to reauthorize it now. Republicans—I wrote the bill in 2018— As a tribute to our dearly departed Rep. who at the time refused to engage in the prevalence of domestic and sexual vio- lence, and the significant impact of such vio- Slaughter, who started this journey with then, putting forward their own version of Senator Biden in 1994, I respectfully urge my VAWA when it expired in 2018 while lence on the lives of women. Statistics have revealed that these form of colleagues to join me, and the Chairman of they held the majority. The President, violence impact us all. Judiciary, along with our Republican part- the Senate, the House, they did noth- In the United States, an estimated 10 million ners—Mr. FITZPATRICK and Mr. MCCAUL in ing. The Judiciary Committee would people experience domestic violence every passing H.R. 1620, a much needed thoughtful not even take the bill up, and it was year, and more than 15 million children are and bipartisan response to the needs of all supported by over 200 groups. exposed to this violence annually. According victims and survivors. But we continue to push forward on to the National Coalition Against Domestic Vi- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I behalf of all victims and survivors to olence, about 20 people per minute are phys- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from reauthorize the Violence Against ically abused by an intimate partner. About 1 Virginia (Mr. GOOD). Women Act of 1994, first led by the in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Madam Speak- President of the United States, then- intimate partner physical violence, sexual vio- er, Democrats are using domestic vio- Senator Joe Biden. lence, and/ or partner stalking with injury. lence, which is a serious issue, as a As we all know, VAWA is a landmark Today, in Texas, 35.10 percent of women front for just their latest gun control piece of legislation first enacted in and 34.5 percent of men are subjected to do- bill. This legislation contains red flag 1994. At that time, the President was mestic violence. gun confiscation language and expands Bill Clinton. This legislation was en- When discussing VAWA, we cannot forget the grounds for lifetime bans of fire- acted in response to the prevalence of the victims of domestic violence like Yashica arm possession. domestic and sexual violence and the Fontenot, who was murdered in Harris County, Red flag gun confiscation laws upend significant impact of such violence on Texas by her husband just one day after due process. Under this legislation, an the lives of women. Christmas last year while she was trying to es- individual could have their guns re- Statistics have revealed that this cape her relationship. moved from them without having the form of violence impacts us all. In the Nor can we forget Debra Seidenfaden, who chance to face their accuser in court. United States, an estimated 10 million was murdered by her husband in Houston That means a complaint and a judicial people experience domestic violence after an argument. order could suspend a constitutionally every year. More than 15 million chil- There are countless stories like this through- guaranteed right, with no chance for dren are exposed to violence annually. out this country. the accused to respond under the law. According to the National Coalition That is why it is imperative to reauthorize b 1145 Against Domestic Violence, about 20 this law by passing H.R. 1620 now. Because people per minute are physically enough is enough. This legislation makes it clear that abused by an intimate partner. About Congress has reauthorized VAWA three Democrats consider gun ownership a one in four women and one in nine men times—in 2000, 2005, and 2013—with strong second-class right, if it is a right at all,

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In fact, since I have been in Con- critical step to prevent abusers from This bill would expand the number of gress, I have voted nearly a dozen obtaining a weapon, a weapon that will nonviolent misdemeanor offenses that times, both in the Judiciary Com- likely be used to escalate their abuse produce a lifetime ban on firearm own- mittee or here on the floor, to renew or and a weapon that may have deadly ership, which is already applied to fel- strengthen the provisions of VAWA in consequences. ons. an effort to do what we all can do to With this bill, we can truly help pre- It is ironic that in the same week protect women who have been or will vent abuse, protect our families, and that Democrats are voting in support in the future be subjects of domestic keep every American safer. of amnesty for illegal aliens who have violence, abuse, or other forms of har- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I committed up to two misdemeanors, assment. yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman they are voting to permanently sus- Historically, this legislation has been from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO). pend the constitutional rights of Amer- a truly bipartisan effort. Sadly, the ef- Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise icans who have committed one non- fort put forth today by the majority is in opposition to this bill. violent misdemeanor. anything but bipartisan. This version of the Violence Against I oppose this attempt to undermine What has happened between then and Women Act does not protect women. due process, further restrict the Second now? It seems to me that many on the Instead, this bill puts partisan political Amendment, and expand the left’s rad- left decided that they could use this priorities ahead of women in need. ical and relentless gun control agenda. critical legislation that is intended to While my colleagues on the other side Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I protect women and girls from violence of the aisle like to claim they are the yield 1 minute to the distinguished as a vehicle to promote their far-left party of women, this partisan reau- gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. political agenda. To me, this is a dis- thorization proves that they only put SCANLON). turbing development, as the safety and women first when it is convenient. Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, be- well-being of all women and girls in I am a survivor of domestic violence fore coming to Congress, I organized this country is far too important to from a previous marriage. I was afraid volunteer lawyers to represent sur- jeopardize with callous political cal- for my life, and I was afraid for my vivors of domestic abuse, so I have seen culations that could further divide the daughter’s life. Thankfully, I escaped firsthand both the need for the Vio- American people. that terrible situation. So I am inti- lence Against Women Act and the re- In fact, it is possible that passing mately familiar with the desperate sit- markable impact of legal representa- this so-called VAWA reauthorization uations many women who are victims tion in moments of crisis. offered by the majority could result in of domestic abuse face. As a domestic That is why I am proud to support re- some faith-based institutions shutting violence survivor, I know just how im- authorization of VAWA, which would, their shelter doors so that many portant services and protections are to among other things, expand access to women and girls who relied on their women across our Nation. legal counsel for those who need it help, support, and protection wouldn’t Previous reauthorizations of the Vio- most. have that protection. lence Against Women Act have been bi- Too often, survivors are left to navi- This legislation could force women partisan, but not this one. This version gate alone the overwhelming seeking protection in shelters or incar- is filled with partisan priorities that aftereffects of violence and abuse. cerated in prison to be housed along- force women’s domestic violence shel- Whether that means finding housing, side biological males, potentially sub- ters to take in men who identify as medical, or other care in the aftermath jecting those women to further psycho- women, strip away protections for reli- of trauma, the process can be com- logical, mental, or physical harm. To gious organizations, and eliminate Sec- plicated and hard to manage. ond Amendment rights without due Legal representation in these critical me, it is unconscionable to be aware of these and other shortcomings of this process. moments can make a life-changing dif- The most egregious provisions of this ference. That is why I am proud to legislation and simply ignore it. What should we do? We should con- bill push leftist gender ideology at the offer two amendments to VAWA today. expense of important protections for The first would expand efforts to pro- tinue to improve VAWA as we did prior women’s privacy and safety. Sex-seg- vide legal representation in to 2013. We should continue to protect regated shelters provide a safe place postconviction relief proceedings. The those vulnerable individuals in our so- for women who have been abused, often second would increase access to legal ciety who rely on our help to protect at the hands of men, and offer them a aid for veterans who have unmet legal them. And we should accomplish it in a sense of privacy and security. If this needs. bipartisan, bicameral manner, Repub- Everyone deserves access to quality licans and Democrats actually working bill is enacted, these shelters, under legal representation for fundamental together as we are capable of doing. penalty of Federal law, would be re- needs, and this bill gets us one step It is time we put politics and polit- quired to take in men and shelter them closer to that goal. ical agendas aside and reauthorize a with women, putting vulnerable women Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Violence Against Women Act that con- at risk. leagues to support my amendments and tinues to provide real protection for Religious objections are also under the underlying legislation. women and girls. attack in this legislation. This bill ex- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I cludes critical First Amendment pro- yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from yield 1 minute to the distinguished tections for faith-based organizations. Ohio (Mr. CHABOT). gentlewoman from Georgia (Mrs. This almost certainly guarantees that Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I MCBATH). attacks on religious organizations will thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mrs. MCBATH. Madam Speaker, I continue over disagreements on reli- Protecting women and girls from vio- thank the gentleman for yielding. gious liberty and gender ideology. lence and abuse and keeping them safe Madam Speaker, unfortunately, when This bill is also being used to change is deeply important to me and Mem- we talk about violence against women, and erode Second Amendment rights bers on both sides of the aisle. we are often talking about domestic vi- for everyone by introducing a new pro- Shortly before I was first elected to olence. Domestic violence claims the vision that would lower the standard Congress back in 1994, President Bill lives of far too many women, and it is by which government can take away Clinton signed into law the Violence especially deadly when it occurs in a someone’s right to bear arms without Against Women Act. It was the first household with a gun. due process, including for nonfelony iteration of a very good bill, which, if In the United States, there are 1 mil- crimes. you can believe it, passed the House lion women alive today who have re- Passing legislation that supports then by a voice vote. It was supported ported being shot or shot at by their women who have been victims of do- by all but four in the Senate. intimate partners, and there are many mestic abuse, trafficking, and sexual When it was reauthorized in the year more who have been threatened or assault should be a bipartisan issue. In 2000, I supported it and voted for it, and killed with a gun. this partisan Violence Against Women

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He blames you for his violent CLARK). the toll the COVID–19 pandemic has behavior and tells you that you deserve Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. taken on families, but especially fami- it. Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- lies who have to experience domestic And this comes from someone you tleman for yielding. violence. Being locked in a situation love. As the rates of COVID–19 spiked with your abuser, with your attacker, You are in pain and embarrassed to across the country, so did the rates of was incredibly dangerous, and there ask for help. You are one in four domestic violence. This pandemic with- has been terrible trauma inflicted. women. The Violence Against Women in the pandemic must be stopped, and We need to pass VAWA now. There is Act is critical for your safety and eco- before us are the tools to save lives and no reason not to support people who nomic independence. end the cycle of violence. are victims of domestic violence. This Madam Speaker, I urge its passage. The VAWA reauthorization makes is an enormous step forward. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I crucial improvements to the law. It I am grateful to the leaders who reserve the balance of my time. closes legal loopholes to stop violent brought this forward, and I rise in sup- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I partners from accessing firearms. It port. yield 1 minute to the distinguished tackles the growing threat of online Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I gentlewoman from Texas (Mrs. FLETCH- harassment by training law enforce- reserve the balance of my time. ER). ment on cybercrimes. It provides serv- b 1200 Mrs. FLETCHER. Madam Speaker, I ices for survivors of dating violence, rise today in support of the Violence Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I sexual assault, and stalking. And it im- Against Women Reauthorization Act. I yield 1 minute to the distinguished proves protections for Native women. thank my colleague from Houston, gentlewoman from California (Ms. Today, we stand up for everyone by Congresswoman SHEILA JACKSON LEE, SPEIER). providing safety everywhere, at home, for her leadership and her tireless ef- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I at work, on campus, and online. forts to get this critical legislation to thank the chairman for yielding. this House floor. Let us vote together to end domestic Madam Speaker, I rise in support of The Violence Against Women Act violence. the Violence Against Women Act. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I Twenty persons a minute are injured provides essential support for survivors reserve the balance of my time. by an intimate partner; that is 10 mil- of domestic violence and sexual as- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I lion American men and women every sault, and its reauthorization now is yield 1 minute to the distinguished year. It is time to do something to con- vitally important, as many of my col- gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. tinue this act and to extend it. leagues have shared. It is critical for CICILLINE). Madam Speaker, I have a number of organizations in my community that Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, the amendments that have been accepted. I support survivors, like the Houston COVID–19 pandemic has demonstrated, especially want to point out the Area Women’s Center, which has re- once again, the vital importance of the SHIELD Act, which combats the non- ported a dramatic rise in requests for Violence Against Women Act. consensual sharing of private, sexually their services through the coronavirus With the Nation under stay-at-home explicit and nude images, commonly pandemic—more than 6,000 more calls orders, many women were unable to es- known as revenge porn, which now will responded to in 2020 alone. cape their abusers or find help in their be a crime. Madam Speaker, in 2020, the number communities. My other two amendments deal with of people the center sheltered tripled. Thanks to VAWA, organizations like creating a task force on sexual vio- Sadly, we have been reminded again the Rhode Island Coalition Against Do- lence and education and directing the today of the dangers that women face mestic Violence were able to meet Secretary of Education to create cli- in our society. The Violence Against women where they are, despite these mate surveys on student experiences Women Act provides resources and obstacles. with violence. Twenty percent of our services that are lifesaving. That is In 2020, VAWA grants helped the college coeds are sexually assaulted or why I am proud to cosponsor this legis- Rhode Island Coalition Against Domes- there are attempts of sexual assault on lation and to vote in support of it tic Violence assist over 9,000 survivors them each year. today. of domestic violence and answer over Finally, the last amendment Madam Speaker, I urge my col- 17,000 helpline calls, nearly a 12 percent incentivizes States to pass a Survivors’ leagues to do the same. increase from 2019. Bill of Rights in the States Act, which Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I During the pandemic, through VAWA is particularly important for rape kits. reserve the balance of my time. programs, Rhode Islanders have found Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I transitional housing, received coun- reserve the balance of my time. yield 1 minute to the distinguished seling services, and obtained assistance Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I gentleman from New York (Mr. BOW- with seeking restraining orders. yield 1 minute to the distinguished MAN). Violence Against Women Act grants gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. LOIS Mr. BOWMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise and programs can really be the dif- FRANKEL). as the son of a single mom and as the ference between life or death. Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. brother of four sisters. Unfortunately, I Vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 1620, the Violence Madam Speaker, I thank the chairman have heard stories of abuse and assault Against Women Reauthorization Act of for yielding. and neglect throughout my life. I also 2021. Madam Speaker, consider this: Your heard these stories from my students Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I spouse or partner calls you names, he and the many families I served reserve the balance of my time. insults you, puts you down. throughout my time in education. The Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I He discourages you from going to consistency throughout these stories yield 1 minute to the distinguished work or school or seeing family mem- illustrate how there is no recourse and gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. bers or friends. there are no safe spaces for women to ESCOBAR). He tries to control how you spend go to when they are under assault and Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, your money, where you go, or who you feeling abused. since being signed into law, the Vio- can see, what medicines you take. Madam Speaker, this past year, be- lence Against Women Act has become a He acts possessive, gets angry when fore joining Congress, I sat with a stu- crucial part of legislation to aid vic- drinking alcohol. dent and her mom in my office to call

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Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding and, that continues to exist within our po- yield 1 minute to the distinguished again, for his extraordinary leadership. litical arenas and within our laws. gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Madam Speaker, this is quite a day Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I STRICKLAND). for the chairman, with the Violence reserve the balance of my time. Ms. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, Against Women Act and the ERA, Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I the tragic shootings in Atlanta yester- among other pieces of legislation that yield 1 minute to the distinguished day killed eight people—six of whom he is bringing to the floor. I thank him gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. were Asian women. for the very prolific and excellent work LAWRENCE). To the families of the victims, you of the Committee on the Judiciary. Mrs. LAWRENCE. Madam Speaker, I have my deepest condolences. Madam Speaker, here we are dressed rise today in solidarity with the sur- This crime has elements that we are in white because it is Women’s History vivors of domestic and sexual violence. trying to address here in Congress; gun Month, and we are wearing the color of It is completely unacceptable that we violence, violence against women, and suffragists as we come to the floor on have allowed the Violence Against the meteoric rise of violence we are these two important pieces of legisla- Women Act to expire. witnessing against the AAPI commu- tion—earlier today, the equal rights I am proud to have introduced two nity. amendment, and now the Violence amendments that will strengthen pro- Racially motivated violence must be Against Women Act. tections for our most vulnerable com- called out for exactly what it is, and It is a historic day as the House munities. The first amendment will we must stop making excuses or re- passes two landmark, potentially life- stop punishing children who have been branding it as economic anxiety or sex- saving pieces of legislation on behalf of sex-trafficked and have been in contact ual addiction. America’s women. We do so, again, dur- with the criminal justice system. The Madam Speaker, as a woman who is ing Women’s History Month. I sing the pandemic has also illustrated the ur- Black and Korean, I am acutely aware praises of Congresswoman SHEILA gency on what we need to do to make of how it feels to be erased and ignored, JACKSON LEE, who has been a relent- sure that we reauthorize it. and how the default position when vio- less, persistent advocate for this legis- Madam Speaker, as Americans, we lence is committed against people of lation over time; KAREN BASS, one have had to follow stay-at-home or- color or women is to defer from con- more, and our distinguished chair of ders, and it has increased the amount fronting the hate that is often the mo- the committee. of abuse among those who could not tivation. Madam Speaker, we are particularly leave home. VAWA save lives. This Madam Speaker, words matter and proud to be passing this legislation isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue. leadership matters. We must all loudly under the leadership of one of its It is justice and safety. It is time we condemn actions and language rooted strongest champions, President Joe get this done and reauthorize. in fear and bigotry that harms all of Biden. In the Senate, he was the guard- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I us. ian of this law, as he was the author of reserve the balance of my time. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I it. As a new-ish Member of Congress at Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. the time, I was proud to follow his lead yield 1 minute to the distinguished Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I and the lead in the House, then, of gentleman from Texas (Mr. GREEN). yield 1 minute to the distinguished Leader SCHUMER, now the distinguished Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speak- gentleman from Texas (Mr. DOGGETT). majority leader in the Senate. So this er, and still I rise. I rise today in Mr. DOGGETT. Madam Speaker, a is an opportunity that we have for leg- strong support of this legislation be- movement led by the Texas Council on islation, whose provenance goes way cause it includes trans women. Some of Family Violence, and so many other back into the 1990s. the most brutal, horrific crimes cre- advocates, first won passage of the Vio- At that time, I was an appropriator. ated in the minds of people have been lence Against Women Act and brought And after we passed the bill that had perpetrated upon trans women. the National Domestic Violence Hot- the Violence Against Women Act, it Madam Speaker, this legislation pro- line to Austin, which has now offered 5 was our responsibility to make sure tects them, as it protects all women. I million lifesaving responses. This act that it was funded properly, and that support it and I encourage my col- brought much-needed funding and hope has been part of the continuing advo- leagues to do so as well. to women across America who led coa- cacy. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I litions. Madam Speaker, in 2013, the legisla- reserve the balance of my time. Yet, the scourge of violence has con- tion was last reauthorized under the Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I tinued. In San Antonio, a Collaborative Presidency of Barack Obama and the yield 1 minute to the distinguished led by Judges Monique Diaz and Peter Vice Presidency of Joe Biden, who, gentleman from New York (Mr. Sakai has supplemented incredible again, was taking the lead for the reau- ESPAILLAT). Family Services led by Marta Peleaz thorization of the legislation. It was a Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Speaker, it and Patricia Castillo’s PEACE initia- tough time. The bill passed first in the is well past time for VAWA reauthor- tive. I have joined them for two town United States Senate. Bipartisan in the ization. It should have never been al- halls to listen, learn, and respond. United States Senate, the bill was lowed to lapse to begin with. In Austin, Kelly White and Julia passed. They sent it to the House. The I stand here in support of this bill in Spann continue the Safe Alliance, as House refused to take it up—Repub- honor of Gladys Ricart, a dear con- Maria Johnson expands the Hays- lican-controlled House refused to take stituent of mine, who, 22 years ago, was Caldwell Center. But too many violent it up. murdered by her jealous ex-boyfriend beatings have turned into killings. Be- And then they had their own bill, on her wedding day, in her wedding cause this reauthorization would close which said: We are against violence gown. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- ‘‘the boyfriend loophole,’’ denying a against women, unless you happen to leagues to pass this legislation in her gun to an abusive partner, the NRA be a Native American or an LGBTQ memory. and its Congressional Republican allies woman or an immigrant woman. Now you have the Brides’ March, an have been blocking renewal. Well, these are the most vulnerable international movement across this Today, we call on them to choose in terms of using violence against continent and across the world that life, to recommit to VAWA, and foster women. So what happened was we per- honors the memory of Gladys Ricart. a society where every person is treated suaded the then-Speaker, Mr. Boehner, They were right here in this Capitol, with dignity. to bring both bills to the floor. Of

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We had a big ceremony, tion can be successful on the other side men should not be allowed to decide participated in by the Native American of the Capitol, and on the other side of they are a woman and decide to tell community, our law enforcement com- the aisle. people that they are a woman so they munity, Vice President Joe Biden, and Madam Speaker, I urge a strong bi- can be put in a women’s prison. signed by the President. partisan vote for this reauthorization, The Violence Against Women Act b 1215 so that we can advance justice, safety, provides no exemptions for religious and dignity in America. organizations when they hire employ- So here we are, unable to get it reau- Madam Speaker, the term VAWA has ees. That destroys religious freedom. thorized 5 years later, in 2018 under the become synonymous with justice, Vio- Democrats also refuse to support then-majority and President, and here lence Against Women Act. I urge an amendments to help women receive we are today, finally able to bring bi- ‘‘aye’’ vote. firearm safety training and self-defense partisan legislation to the floor. Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I courses to protect them against their And as I mentioned, for nearly three reserve the balance of my time. abusers. decades, the Violence Against Women Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I Republicans have introduced amend- Act has been a transformative force for yield 1 minute to the distinguished ments having to do with gun rights. If safety and security of American gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. you want to help protect women, make women. Since its passage, domestic vi- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ). sure women are gun owners and know olence rates have declined by nearly Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. how to use a gun properly in order to two-thirds in America. Millions of Madam Speaker, I rise to support the protect themselves. That is the great- women have gained access to protec- Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- est defense for women. tions from violence and abuse, and mil- tion Act. Democrats want to use abused lions of survivors, to essential services VAWA established critical infra- women to take away guns from every- and justice. structure that responds to domestic vi- one. Unfortunately, gun rights groups But we cannot be complacent: One in olence, sexual assault, dating violence, know how to pay attention to Demo- three women today face domestic and stalking. crat bills that affect Americans’ gun abuse. Isn’t that a stunning figure? For far too long, this vital update rights. You wonder, how could it be? And part- collected dust in the Senate graveyard. Democrats want to completely dis- ner violence is on the rise during the Thankfully, with a Democratic Senate mantle housing contracts and leases in coronavirus pandemic, as many women majority and President Biden, we fi- order to justify their hypocritical ‘‘be- are forced to quarantine in homes that nally have real partners to secure jus- lieve all survivors’’ agenda, except are not safe. tice, safety, and dignity for American when it comes to Governor Cuomo. Every time the Congress has reau- women, particularly those who are Democrats want to create a Violence thorized VAWA, we have strengthened most vulnerable. Against Women czar at the Depart- its protections for women, based on ex- The statistics remain deplorable: One ment of Housing and Urban Develop- tensive consultation with survivors, in four American women are victims of ment. Now that they have destroyed victim service providers, Indian coun- domestic violence; one in six will be a the family and housing law, they want try, law enforcement, and other ex- sexual assault victim in their lifetime. to push a progressive gender ideology perts. The authorization on the floor The pandemic only exacerbated the through housing policy. That doesn’t today continues that progress. need for services to comprehensively fit. And as has been said by Mr. DOGGETT, respond to these egregious crimes. we have to recognize the danger of the, Now is no time to retreat from the Make no mistake, Democrats want to shall we say, provisions in the bill that vital work of improving the Federal re- create an authoritarian woke state protect women from gun violence spe- sponse to gender-based violence. For where neighbors, partners, citizens, cifically. Women’s History Month, let’s reaffirm and employers are afraid to do any- Among its many life-saving provi- our commitment to survivors every- thing in order to avoid the draconian sions, this reauthorization makes vital where, and make this world safer for policies imposed under the guise of pro- new investments in prevention, im- all our mothers, sisters, and daughters. tecting women. proves services for victims of domestic Madam Speaker, I urge my col- We already know of many high-pro- violence, makes improvements in the leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this urgent file men who abuse women. Why don’t criminal justice system’s response to legislation. we look in the mirror and take a hard gender-based violence and to the Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I look at the real abusers? I think Gov- healthcare system’s response, prevents yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman ernor Cuomo would be a good one to intimate partner homicide, and ex- from Georgia (Mrs. GREENE). pay attention to, rather than trying to pands protections for victims and sur- Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Madam criminalize every church in America vivors, whether they are men or Speaker, the Violence Against Women for not following the advice of the women. This is not just about women, Act, this is something that should pro- transgender coalition of gender dys- it is the Violence Against Women Act, tect women. phoria. but it does protect anyone. Unfortunately, the Violence Against Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I re- Democrats are particularly proud Women Act has expanded its protection serve the balance of my time. that this reauthorization improves the beyond women and girls into Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I essential protections that I referenced transgender or biological males who yield myself the balance of my time. that were objected to on the Repub- are calling themselves women. Madam Speaker, I reiterate my oppo- lican bill in 2013, including women im- You see, Democrats know this is a sition to H.R. 1620, the Violence migrants, LGBTQ, and Native Amer- bad policy and agenda. In order to pass Against Women Reauthorization Act. ican women, and it specifically sup- it, they have to hide behind real abused Democrats filled this legislation with ports communities of color in a cul- women. politically charged, highly controver- turally sensitive way. The Violence Against Women Act sial provisions that dramatically ex- This reauthorization is bipartisan, incentivizes fraud in housing by allow- panded its scope, and erased the bipar- happily, and it is supported by more ing people who have been evicted from tisanship that originally passed this than 200 organizations representing government-funded housing because of bill. women, women’s groups, faith-based criminal activity to claim, after the Many of those points were pointed organizations, law enforcement, the fact, they are domestic violence vic- out by the speakers on the Republican public health and medical commu- tims in order to keep their housing. side, and unfortunately, it does noth- nities, civil rights groups; the list goes The Violence Against Women Act ing to address the problem of domestic on. also allows prisoners to pick their gen- violence, it threatens religious freedom While it is unfortunate that we don’t der and be treated and assigned by and undermines the legislation’s origi- know what will happen in the Senate, their specific preference. This isn’t fair nal intent.

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Madam Speaker, every for women and girls. The Violence Against Women Act is a dec- year approximately 7.9 million women By granting biological men—who self-iden- ades-old law that helps protect some of my are victims of rape, physical violence, tify as women—access to women’s shelters, most vulnerable constituents from abuse. Un- or stalking by an intimate partner. An H.R. 1620 removes the hard-fought gains to fortunately, the law has been expired since average of three women are killed protect women and girls from abuse and to 2018. every day by a current or former inti- provide them with physical, emotional and At a time when the pandemic has forced mate partner. These grim statistics un- psychological security. many women in unsafe domestic situations to derscore the crucial need for us to act Under H.R. 1620, women will no longer stay home, we owe them action. And I came without delay to reauthorize VAWA, have a safe place of their own as they flee to Congress to get results. and to enhance and expand the Act so from male-inflicted physical and emotional Today, I’ll be proud to vote to advance that it is even more effective. abuse and intimidation. strong and bipartisan legislation to reauthorize Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Rather, these heroic women will now have and update the Violence Against Women Act. leagues to join with me in voting for to share their place of refuge—a shelter pre- The bill is going to extend the protections this critical bipartisan legislation viously reserved for women seeking protection the law has in place while improving violence today, and I yield back the balance of from male abusers—with biological men who prevention and victim services. It will ensure my time. self-identify as women. communities of color are well served by the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, These brave women and children deserve a law. today I will vote to approve the Violence place where they can feel protected and se- And what’s more, the bill is forward-looking. Against Women Extension Act (VAWA) of cure, so they can begin the difficult process of It designs studies to assess the challenges 2021—historic landmark legislation with a healing as they deal with post-traumatic survivors face with things like achieving eco- proven track record of assisting abused and stress. Forcing them to share a shelter and its nomic security and paying off their student battered women—authored by Congress- facilities, including showers and sleeping loans. Today, I’m offering an amendment to woman ELISE STEFANIK of New York. areas, with biological men who self-identify as make sure these studies consider how these As a matter of fact, I was the prime author women will cause these women and children matters can have disparate impacts by race, of the law that provided for the first reauthor- to experience insecurity, discomfort, confusion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, and gender ization of the VAWA in 2000—a five-year $3.3 and fear of additional assault. identity. billion comprehensive program that was part VAWA has always prioritized the challenges I urge my colleagues to support my amend- of my anti-trafficking law, the Victims of Traf- and unique needs of battered women and chil- ment and the bill before us today. ficking and Violence Prevention Act (PL 106– dren but this version, if passed, no longer will. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. 386/TVPA). These women’s shelters—there are about HOULAHAN). All time for debate has ex- Important VAWA programs include: legal as- 1,500 nationwide—offer a safe space where a pired. sistance for victims; addressing housing needs woman does not have to fear or worry about Each further amendment printed in for victims of domestic violence, dating vio- violence and intimidation and instead allows part B of House Report 117–12 not ear- lence, sexual assault and stalking; grants to her to take steps toward rebuilding her life. lier considered as part of amendments combat violent crimes on campuses; grants to We must first and foremost protect victims en bloc pursuant to section 3 of House encourage arrest policies and enforcement of of violence. Resolution 233, shall be considered only protection orders; grants for enhanced training I oppose this provision of H.R. 1620 out of in the order printed in the report, may and services to end abuse later in life; the crit- genuine concern for the women and children be offered only by a Member designated ical STOP grants to educate and train law en- who are forced to flee to domestic abuse shel- in the report, shall be considered as forcement personnel to address sexual as- ters and base my concern on evidence from read, shall be debatable for the time sault; the CHOOSE grants, i.e. Creating Hope California. specified in the report equally divided Through Outreach, Options, Service, and Edu- In late 2018, nine female victims residing in and controlled by the proponent and an cation for Children and Youth; training and a women’s shelter in Fresno, California—Nao- opponent, may be withdrawn by the services to end violence against people with mi’s House, operated by Poverello House— proponent at any time before the ques- disabilities; the sexual assault services pro- filed a lawsuit against the shelter for admitting tion is put thereon, shall not be subject gram; rural domestic violence, dating violence, a biological man because he had self-identi- to amendment, and shall not be subject sexual assault, stalking and child abuse en- fied as a woman. These victims stated that to a demand for division of the ques- forcement assistance; and grants for strength- they had been sexually harassed by this bio- tion. ening the healthcare system’s response to do- logical man. They said that he had made It shall be in order at any time for mestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- ‘‘sexual advances’’ on them and would ‘‘stare the chair of the Committee on the Ju- sault, and stalking; as well as extending other and leer’’ and make ‘‘sexually harassing com- diciary or his designee to offer amend- key programs. ments about their bodies’’ while they were ments en bloc consisting of further This is consistent with my long record of forced to undress in the same room with him. amendments printed in part B of House support for VAWA. After repeatedly confronting the staff of Nao- Report 117–12, not earlier disposed of. I strongly supported passage of VAWA mi’s House—both verbally and in writing—with Amendments en bloc shall be consid- when it was first introduced in 1993, and again their extreme discomfort, these women were ered as read, shall be debatable for 20 in 1994, when this crucial legislation was told that they would be expelled from the shel- minutes equally divided and controlled signed into law for the first time. I have sup- ter if they refused to comply. by the chair and ranking minority ported multiple reauthorizations of VAWA, and If we allow biological men who self-identify member of the Committee on the Judi- I continue to strongly support this law as it as women to receive access to these women- ciary or their respective designees, was originally intended. only shelters, abused women and children will shall not be subject to amendment, and As I said earlier, I was the prime author of lose the ‘safe space’ they so desperately shall not be subject to a demand for di- the law that provided for the first reauthoriza- need. vision of the question. tion of the VAWA in 2000 when I included the These victims deserve better. They deserve AMENDMENTS EN BLOC OFFERED BY MR. NADLER five-year $3.3 billion comprehensive program our protection and support. We must work to OF NEW YORK in my Victims of Trafficking and Violence Pre- ensure the safety of women, girls, and chil- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, pur- vention Act (PL 106–386/TVPA). dren. suant to House Resolution 233, I offer I also cosponsored the 2005 reauthorization, Other shelters designed to help victims of amendments en bloc. fought to ensure these programs are fully diverse sexual orientations and identities who The SPEAKER pro tempore. The funded to assist the maximum number of vic- are victims of domestic abuse ought to be Clerk will designate the amendments tims, and voted for seven of the first seven considered by separate legislation. en bloc.

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AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. BURGESS OF VARIOUS CRIMES.—Not later than 180 days ‘‘(B) An identification card issued to the TEXAS after the date of enactment of this Act, the person by a State, that shows that the per- Page 226, insert after line 22 the following: Attorney General shall conduct a com- son is a resident of the State.’’. SEC. 1406A. STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE COORDINA- prehensive review of programs that provide AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. RODNEY TION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FOREN- services to victims of criminal offenses af- DAVIS OF ILLINOIS SIC NURSE EXAM TRAINING AND fecting Native Hawaiians, including child Page 150, line 10, insert after ‘‘economic se- PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY. sexual exploitation, child abuse, intimate curity’’ the following: ‘‘, including the im- Not later than one year after the date of partner violence, human trafficking, and pact of the COVID-19 pandemic on such vic- the enactment of this Act, the Attorney substance abuse. The report shall include for tims’ ability to maintain economic secu- General and Secretary of the Department of each such program the amount of Federal rity,’’. Health and Human Services shall issue and funding that is received by Native Hawaiian- AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. DELGADO OF disseminate guidance and best practices to serving organizations as a percentage of— NEW YORK improve sexual assault forensic nurse exam (1) the total amount disbursed by the pro- training and program sustainability. Such gram; and Page 128, after line 2, add the following guidance shall include technical assistance (2) the total amount of Federal funds dis- (and redesignate the following paragraphs and best practices with respect to— bursed by the program. accordingly): (1) aspects of performing the medical fo- (c) REPORT ON NATIVE HAWAIIANS IN THE (7) Studies have found that individuals liv- rensic exam, including anogenital photog- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.— ing in rural areas facing intimate partner vi- raphy, other photographic documentation, (1) CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.—Not later olence often face barriers to accessing re- photographic documentation record manage- than 180 days after the date of enactment of sources, ranging from health care to the ment, and quality assurance peer review; this Act, the Attorney General, acting criminal justice system. (2) training and certification; through the National Institute of Justice, in AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. DELGADO OF (3) leadership development; coordination with the Bureau of Justice Sta- NEW YORK (4) examiner program sustainability and tistics, shall report on the interaction of Na- Page 151, after line 10, add the following examiner retention; tive Hawaiians with the criminal justice sys- (and redesignate the following paragraphs (5) education of community stakeholders, tem, including the percentage of persons who accordingly): including law enforcement officials, victim are Native Hawaiians out of the total of— (3) analysis of the unique barriers faced by advocates, and prosecutors; and (A) all persons arrested; survivors living in rural communities; (6) use of telehealth for both training ex- (B) all persons detained in Federal, State, AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MRS. DINGELL aminers and conducting the exams, including and local jails; OF MICHIGAN the Project ECHO model and other models. (C) all persons subject to pretrial super- AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MS. BUSH OF vision; At the end of the bill, add the following: MISSOURI (D) all persons subject to post-conviction SEC. lll. GRANTS TO STATE AND TRIBAL supervision; COURTS TO IMPLEMENT PROTEC- Page 78, line 16, strike ‘‘; and’’ and insert a TION ORDER PILOT PROGRAMS. semicolon. (E) all persons incarcerated in Federal and Part U of title I of the Omnibus Crime Con- Page 78, after line 16, insert the following State prisons; and trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. (and redesignate the following subparagraphs (F) all persons subject to post-release su- 10461 et seq.) is amended— accordingly): pervision. (1) by redesignating sections 2103, 2104, and ROGRAMS AND SERVICES.—The report (P) the program under Chapter 11 of sub- (2) P 2105 as sections 2104, 2105, and 2106, respec- shall also include the programs and services title B of the Violence Against Women Act of tively; and available to and used by Native Hawaiians in 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12351 et seq.); and (2) by inserting after section 2102 the fol- various jurisdictions, including diversion AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MS. BUSH OF lowing: MISSOURI programs, in-prison education programs, and reentry services. The report shall also in- ‘‘SEC. 2103. GRANTS TO STATE AND TRIBAL Page 224, line 5, insert after ‘‘submit to COURTS TO IMPLEMENT PROTEC- Congress’’ the following: ‘‘and make publicly clude the number of culturally relevant pro- TION ORDER PILOT PROGRAMS. available on the Department of Justice grams available to Native Hawaiians who ‘‘(a) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—In website’’. interact with the criminal justice system. this section, the term ‘eligible entity’ means The report shall also include data on the AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. CASE OF a State or tribal court that is part of a mul- number of Native Hawaiians who are incar- HAWAII tidisciplinary partnership that includes, to cerated and placed in Federal and private fa- the extent practicable— Page 168, insert after line 5, insert the fol- cilities more than 200 miles from their place lowing: ‘‘(1) State, tribal, or local law enforcement of residence. agency; (16) Native Hawaiians experience a dis- (3) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The report shall proportionately high rate of human traf- ‘‘(2) a State, tribal, or local prosecutor ad- also include recommendations relating to— vocate group; ficking with 64 percent of human trafficking (A) social, educational, economic, and any victims in the State of Hawai’i identifying as ‘‘(3) a victim service provider or State or other factor that may contribute to a Native tribal domestic violence coalition; at least part Native Hawaiian. Hawaiian becoming involved in the criminal Page 219, insert the following before line 4, ‘‘(4) a nonprofit program or government justice system; and and conform the table of contents accord- agency with demonstrated experience in pro- (B) legislation to reduce the likelihood ingly: viding legal assistance or legal advice to vic- that a Native Hawaiian may become in- tims of domestic violence and sexual assault; SEC. 1204. REVIEW ON NATIVE AMERICAN INTER- volved in the criminal justice system. ACTIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. ‘‘(5) the bar association of the applicable (a) REVIEW ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFECT- AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. CONNOLLY State or Indian Tribe; ING NATIVE HAWAIIANS.—Not later than 180 OF VIRGINIA ‘‘(6) the State or tribal association of court days after the date of enactment of this Act, At the end of the bill, add the following: clerks; the Attorney General shall conduct a com- SEC. ll. SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS’ RIGHTS. ‘‘(7) a State, tribal, or local association of prehensive review of law enforcement and Section 3772(a)(2) of title 18, United States criminal defense attorneys; other crime prevention programs targeting Code, is amended— ‘‘(8) not fewer than 2 individuals with ex- criminal offenses that affect Native Hawai- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘; and’’ pertise in the design and management of ians, including child sexual exploitation, and inserting a semicolon; court case management systems and systems child abuse, intimate partner violence, (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- of integration; human trafficking, missing or murdered in- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ‘‘(9) not fewer than 2 State or tribal court dividuals, and substance abuse and submit to (3) by inserting the following new subpara- judges with experience in— Congress a report thereon. The review shall graph: ‘‘(A) the field of domestic violence; and include for each such program the amount of ‘‘(D) be informed of the status and location ‘‘(B) issuing protective orders; and Federal funding for the program that is re- of a sexual assault evidence collection kit.’’. ‘‘(10) a judge assigned to the criminal dock- ceived by Native Hawaiian-serving organiza- et of the State or tribal court. tions as a percentage of the total amount AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. CRIST OF ‘‘(b) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.— disbursed by the program. The review shall FLORIDA ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In addition to grants au- also include recommendations relating to— Page 21, line 20, strike ‘‘and’’. thorized under section 2101, the Attorney

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Indigenous women, including American In- ‘‘(3) AMOUNT.—The amount of a grant ‘‘(f) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Notwith- dian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian awarded under paragraph (1) may be not standing section 40002(b)(11) of the Violence women. more than $1,500,000. Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MR. LAMB OF ‘‘(c) MANDATORY ACTIVITIES.— 12291(b)(11)), as applied under section 2106 of PENNSYLVANIA ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity that this part, not less than 5 percent and not receives a grant under this section shall use more than 8 percent of the total amounts ap- Page 39, line 21, strike ‘‘and’’ at the end. the grant funds, in consultation with the propriated to carry out this section shall be Page 39, insert after line 21 the following partners required under subsection (a), to— available to the Attorney General for tech- (and redesignate succeeding provisions ac- ‘‘(A) develop and implement a program for nical assistance relating to the purposes of cordingly): properly and legally serving protection or- this section. (2) in subsection (a)— ders through electronic communication ‘‘(g) REPORT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL.— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at methods to— ‘‘(1) INITIAL REPORT.—Not later than 2 the end; ‘‘(i) modernize the service process and years after receiving a grant under this sec- (B) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking the pe- make the process more effective and effi- tion, an eligible entity shall submit to the riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and cient; Attorney General a report that details the (C) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(ii) provide for improved safety of vic- plan of the entity for implementation of the ‘‘(4) to develop, expand, implement, and tims; and program under subsection (c). improve the quality of sexual assault foren- ‘‘(iii) make protection orders enforceable ‘‘(2) SUBSEQUENT REPORTS.— sic medical examination or sexual assault as quickly as possible; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year nurse examiner programs.’’; ‘‘(B) develop best practices relating to the after implementing the program under sub- (3) in subsection (b)(5), by inserting after service of protection orders through elec- section (c), and not later than 2 years there- ‘‘by the lack of access to’’the following: tronic communication methods; after, an eligible entity shall submit to the ‘‘quality forensic sexual assault examina- ‘‘(C) ensure that the program developed Attorney General a report that describes the tions by trained healthcare providers,’’. under subparagraph (A) complies with due program implemented under subsection (c), AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MRS. LAWRENCE process requirements and any other proce- including with respect to— OF MICHIGAN dures required by law or by a court; and ‘‘(i) viability; Page 28, after line 18, by inserting the fol- ‘‘(D) implement any technology necessary ‘‘(ii) cost; to carry out the program developed under lowing: ‘‘(iii) service statistics; ‘‘(28) To develop or strengthen polocies and subparagraph (A), such as technology to ‘‘(iv) challenges; verify and track the receipt of a protection training for law enforcement officers, pros- ‘‘(v) analysis of the technology used to ful- ecutors, and the judiciary in recognizing, in- order by the intended party. fill the goals of the program; ‘‘(2) TIMELINE.—An eligible entity that re- vestigating, and prosecuting instances of do- ‘‘(vi) analysis of any legal or due process mestic violene, dating violence, sexual as- ceives a grant under this section shall— issues resulting from the electronic service ‘‘(A) implement the program required sault, and stalking against individuals who method described in subsection (c)(1)(A); and have been arrested or otherwise have contact under paragraph (1)(A) not later than 2 years ‘‘(vii) best practices for implementing such after receiving the grant; and with the juvenile or adult criminal justice a program in other similarly situated loca- system, and to develop or strengthen diver- ‘‘(B) carry out the program for not fewer tions. than 3 years. sion programs for such individuals and for ‘‘(B) CONTENTS OF FINAL REPORT.—An eligi- ‘‘(d) DIVERSITY OF RECIPIENTS.—The Attor- such individuals to receive comprehensive ble entity shall include in the second report ney General shall award grants under this victim services.’’. submitted under subparagraph (A) rec- section to eligible entities in a variety of ommendations for— AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MRS. LAWRENCE areas and situations, including— OF MICHIGAN ‘‘(1) a State court that serves a population ‘‘(i) future nationwide implementation of of not fewer than 1,000,000 individuals; the program implemented by the eligible en- Page 29, strike line 19 and insert the fol- ‘‘(2) a State court that— tity; and lowing: ‘‘(A) serves a State that is among the 7 ‘‘(ii) usage of electronic service, similar to ‘‘(G) certify that the laws, policies, and States with the lowest population density in the service used by the eligible entity, for practices of the State in which the eligible the United States; and other commonly used court orders, including grantee resides prohibits the prosecution of a ‘‘(B) has a relatively low rate of successful with respect to viability and cost. minor under the age of 18 with respect to ‘‘(h) NO REGULATIONS OR GUIDELINES RE- service with respect to protection orders, as prostitution; and’’; and QUIRED.—Notwithstanding section 2105, the determined by the Attorney General; Attorney General shall not be required to AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MS. LEGER ‘‘(3) a State court that— publish regulations or guidelines imple- FERNANDEZ OF NEW MEXICO ‘‘(A) serves a State that is among the 7 menting this section. Page 192, insert after line 24 the following: States with the highest population density ‘‘(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (f) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after in the United States; and In addition to amounts otherwise made the date of enactment of this Act, the Direc- ‘‘(B) has a relatively low rate of successful available to carry out this part, there is au- tor of the Office on Violence Against Women service with respect to protection orders, as thorized to be appropriated to carry out this shall— determined by the Attorney General; section $10,000,000 for fiscal years 2019 (1) in consultation with the Substance ‘‘(4) a court that uses an integrated, state- through 2024.’’. Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis- wide case management system; tration, report to Congress on actions taken ‘‘(5) a court that uses a standalone case AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. KAHELE OF HAWAII to prevent suicide amongst survivors of sex- management system; ual assault, domestic violence, dating vio- ‘‘(6) a tribal court; and Page 210, line 14, by striking ‘‘and gender lence, and stalking; and ‘‘(7) a court that serves a culturally spe- identity’’ and inserting ‘‘gender identity and (2) in consultation with the Substance cific and underserved population. status as an American Indian, Alaska Native Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis- ‘‘(e) APPLICATION.— or Native Hawaiian’’. tration, establish best practices to prevent ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity shall Page 210, after line 14, insert the following suicide amongst survivors of sexual assault, submit an application to the Attorney Gen- (and redesignate the following subparagraphs domestic violence, dating violence, and eral that includes— accordingly): stalking. ‘‘(A) a description of the process that the (C) data on the number of women who are eligible entity uses for service of protection incarcerated and placed in federal and pri- AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MS. LEGER orders at the time of submission of the appli- vate facilities more than 200 miles from their FERNANDEZ OF NEW YORK cation; place of residence; Page 33, line 14, by striking ‘‘; and’’ and in- ‘‘(B) to the extent practicable, statistics Page 212, line 13, by striking ‘‘Justice)’’ serting a semicolon. relating to protection orders during the 3 and inserting ‘‘Justice, Indian Tribes (as de- Page 33, line 16, by striking the period at calendar years preceding the date of submis- fined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Deter- the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’. sion of the application, including rates of— mination and Education Assistance Act), and Page 33, after line 16, by adding the fol- ‘‘(i) successful service; and Native Hawaiian organizations (as defined in lowing: ‘‘(ii) enforcement; Section 6207 of the Elementary and Sec- (3) by adding at the end the following new ‘‘(C) an initial list of the entities serving ondary Education Act of 1965))’’. subsection: as the partners required under subsection Page 212, line 26, by striking ‘‘; and’’ and ‘‘(h) CULTURAL RELEVANCE.—Any services (a); and inserting a semicolon. provided pursuant to a grant funded under

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this section shall be provided in a culturally more at risk of maternal mortality or mor- AMENDMENT NO. 22 OFFERED BY MS. NEWMAN OF relevant manner.’’. bidity as a result of issues related to domes- ILLINOIS Page 158, after line 13, add the following: tic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, Page 231, insert after line 17 the following: (e) CULTURAL RELEVANCE.—Any outreach or stalking. SEC. 1411. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON or education campaign conducted pursuant (b) REPORTS.—Not later than three years WORKPLACE RESPONSES TO ASSIST to this section shall be conducted in a cul- after the date of enactment of this title, the VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL turally relevant manner. Secretary of Health and Human Services, in VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE FOR MICRO- AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. LEVIN OF consultation with the Attorney General, the BUSINESSES. Director of the Indian Health Service, and MICHIGAN Section 41501(b) of the Violent Crime Con- other stakeholders (including community trol and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 Page 19, strike line 11 and all that follows based organizations), shall report to Con- U.S.C. 12501(b)) is amended— through line 15, and insert the following: gress on the study conducted under sub- (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting after (A) in paragraph (3)— section (a). The report shall include: ‘‘State and local governments’’ the fol- (i) by striking ‘‘prosecution policies’’ and (1) An analysis of the extent in which do- lowing: ‘‘, and employers with fewer than 20 inserting ‘‘prosecution policies, such as im- mestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- employees’’; and plementing a vertical prosecution system,’’; sault, or stalking result in pregnancy related (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting before the and death. period at the end the following: ‘‘, which ma- (ii) by inserting before the semicolon at (2) An analysis of the impact of domestic terials shall include a website with resources the end the following: ‘‘including implemen- violence, dating violence, sexual assault or for employers with fewer than 20 employees, tation of the non-discrimination require- stalking on access to health care. including live training materials’’. ments in section 40002(b)(13) of the Violence (3) A breakdown of individuals particularly AMENDMENT NO. 23 OFFERED BY MS. OMAR OF Against Women Act of 1994’’. impacted by domestic violence, dating vio- MINNESOTA AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MS. MENG OF lence, sexual assault, or stalking, by race NEW YORK and ethnicity. Page 151, line 5, insert ‘‘ credit history,’’ Page 198, insert after line 5 the following (4) An analysis of the impact of domestic after ‘‘health care access,’’. (and redesignate succeeding subsections ac- violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MS. OMAR OF cordingly): stalking on Tribal communities and among MINNESOTA Native Americans. ‘‘(d) INTAKE AND ASSESSMENTS.—The Direc- Page 151, line 24, strike ‘‘and’’. tor shall administer family-focused program- (5) An assessment of the factors that in- Page 152, line 4, strike the period at the ming at intake, such as questions about chil- crease risks for infant and maternal mor- end and insert ‘‘; and’’. dren, gauge interest in parenting resources, tality or morbidity among survivors of do- Page 152, after line 4, insert the following: and concerns about their child or caregiving; mestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- (6) barriers that impede victims’ ability to and administer ongoing assessment to better sault, or stalking. pursue legal action, including legal costs and inform, identify, and make recommendations (6) Recommendations for legislative or pol- filing fees, and complexities of the jurisdic- icy changes to help reduce infant and mater- about the mother’s parental role and famil- tion of law enforcement agencies. nal mortality rates. ial needs.’’. AMENDMENT NO. 25 OFFERED BY MR. PHILLIPS Page 198, insert after line 21 the following (7) Best practices to reduce pregnancy re- OF MINNESOTA (and redesignate succeeding subsections ac- lated deaths among survivors of domestic vi- cordingly): olence, dating violence, sexual assault, or Add, at the end of the bill, the following ‘‘(g) FAMILY NEEDS TRAINING.—The Direc- stalking. (and conform the table of contents accord- tor shall provide training to correctional of- (8) Any other information on maternal ingly): ficers and employees of the Bureau of Pris- mortality or morbidity the the Secretary de- TITLE XVII—PROTECTIONS FOR CERTAIN termine appropriate to include in the report. ons who engage with prisoners’ families on— IMMIGRANT WOMEN AMENDMENT NO. 21 OFFERED BY MS. MOORE OF ‘‘(1) how to interact with children in an SEC. 1701. PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ADDI- age-appropriate manner, and the children’s WISCONSIN TIONAL PROTECTIONS. caregivers; Page 51, insert after line 18 the following: Notwithstanding any other provision of ‘‘(2) basic childhood and adolescent devel- SEC. 207. AUTHORIZATION OF THE FAST INITIA- law, the Secretary of Homeland Security opment information; and TIVE. shall publish an interim final rule estab- ‘‘(3) basic customer service skills.’’. Section 41601(e) of the Violent Crime Con- lishing a six year pilot program allowing Page 212, line 26, strike ‘‘and’’ at the end. trol and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 nonimmigrants authorized for employment Page 213, line 5, strike the period at the U.S.C. 12511(e)) is amended by adding at the under section 106 of the Immigration and Na- end and insert ‘‘; and’’. end the following: tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1105a), and their chil- Page 213, insert after line 5 the following: ‘‘(g) FORENSIC-MEDICAL AND ADVOCACY dren, to apply for lawful temporary status (D) the need to ensure a family-focused re- SERVICES FOR TRIBES INITIATIVE.— and travel authorization independent of the entry, by including incarcerated mothers, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General, in principal nonimmigrants to which their cur- their children, and their caregivers to create consultation with the Secretary of Health rent status is or was tied. Such interim final family reentry planning and programming; and Human Services, shall make grants to rule shall be published and take effect not and informing reentry information to vis- eligible entities establish, sustain, or expand later than 180 days after the date of the en- iting families. programs offering sexual assault medical fo- actment of this Act. AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MS. MENG OF rensic exams and sexual assault victim serv- AMENDMENT NO. 26 OFFERED BY MS. PLASKETT NEW YORK ices in tribal communities. OF VIRGIN ISLANDS ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—An eligible entity Page 199, line 5, add at the end the fol- Page 231, insert after line 17 the following: lowing: any of the following: ‘‘1A‘‘The Director shall make rules— ‘‘(A) A State, local, or Federally recog- SEC. 1411. CIVIL ACTION RELATING TO DISCLO- SURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES. ‘‘(A) on the distribution and accessibility nized tribal government. ‘‘(B) An agency of a State, local, or Feder- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: of sanitary products to prisoners, to ensure ally recognized tribal government. (1) CONSENT.—The term ‘‘consent’’ means, each prisoner who requires these products re- ‘‘(C) A nonprofit organization. with respect to an individual, an affirmative, ceives a quantity the prisoner deems suffi- ‘‘(D) A tribal organization. conscious, and voluntary authorization made cient; and ‘‘(E) An entity, the principal purpose of by the individual free from force, fraud, mis- ‘‘(B) providing that no visitor is prohibited which is to provide healthcare, such as a hos- representation, or coercion of the depicted from visiting a prisoner due to the visitor’s pital, clinic, or health department. individual. use of sanitary products.’’. ‘‘(F) An institution of higher education. (2) COMMERCIAL PORNOGRAPHIC CONTENT.— AMENDMENT NO. 20 OFFERED BY MS. MOORE OF ‘‘(3) FUNDING.—Of the amount made avail- The term ‘‘commercial pornographic con- WISCONSIN able to carry out this section, $14,000,000 tent’’ means any material that is subject to At the end of title V, add the following: shall be for grants under this subsection. the record keeping requirements under sec- SEC. ll. MATERNAL MORTALITY OR MORBIDITY ‘‘(4) PRIORITY.—The Attorney General shall tion 2257 of title 18, United States Code. STUDY. give priority to applicants proposing innova- (3) DEPICTED INDIVIDUAL.—The term ‘‘de- (a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Health and tive ways of bringing experienced sexual as- picted individual’’ means an individual Human Services, in collaboration with the sault forensic exams to remote tribal com- whose body is disclosed in whole or in part in Center for Disease Control and Prevention munities. an intimate image. and in consultation with the Attorney Gen- ‘‘(5) APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS.—Applicants (4) DISCLOSE.—The term ‘‘disclose’’ means eral, the Director of the Indian Health Serv- shall demonstrate coordination with victim to transfer, publish, distribute, or make ac- ice, and other stakeholders (including com- service providers, law enforcement (includ- cessible an intimate image. munity based organizations), shall conduct a ing a crime laboratory), and prosecutors. (5) IDENTIFIABLE.—The term ‘‘identifiable’’ study on the whether victims of domestic vi- ‘‘(6) USE OF FUNDS.—Recipients of a grant means recognizable by an individual other olence, dating violence, sexual assault, or under this subsection may use such funds to than the depicted individual from— stalking throughout the United States are hire a sexual assault response team.’’. (A) the intimate image itself; or

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AMENDMENT NO. 27 OFFERED BY MS. PRESSLEY (B) includes any image described in sub- (3) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING.— OF MASSACHUSETTS paragraph (A) captured or recorded while the The Director shall provide technical assist- depicted individual was in a public place if— Page 51, insert after line 18 the following: ance and training to grantees of this and (i) the depicted individual did not volun- SEC. 206. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND other programs under this Act regarding the tarily display the content depicted in the TRANSGENDER SPECIFIC SERVICES development and provision of effective PROGRAM. image; or LGBTQ+ specific community-based services (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Attorney Gen- (ii) the depicted individual did not consent by entering into cooperative agreements or to the sexual conduct depicted in the image. eral, acting through the Director of the Vio- contracts with an organization or organiza- lence Against Women Office, shall make (7) SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT.—The term tions having a demonstrated expertise in and ‘‘sexually explicit conduct’’ has the meaning grants to eligible entities to enhance whose primary purpose is addressing the de- given the term in subparagraphs (A) and (B) LGBTQ+ specific services for victims of do- velopment and provision of LGBTQ+ specific of section 2256(2) of title 18, United States mestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- community-based services to victims of do- Code. sault and stalking. mestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- (b) CIVIL ACTION.— (b) PURPOSE OF PROGRAM AND GRANTS .— sault, and stalking. (1) RIGHT OF ACTION.—Except as provided in (1) GENERAL PROGRAM PURPOSE.—.— The (c) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—Eligible entities paragraph (4), a depicted individual, or in the purpose of the program required by this sec- for grants under this section include— case of a depicted individual who is a minor, tion is to promote the following: (1) community-based programs, the pri- the parent of the depicted individual, whose (A) The maintenance and replication of ex- mary purpose of which is providing LGBTQ+ intimate image is disclosed, in or through isting successful LGBTQ+ specific domestic specific services to victims of domestic vio- interstate or foreign commerce or using a violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and lence, dating violence, sexual assault, and means of interstate or foreign commerce (in- stalking community-based programs pro- stalking; and cluding the internet), without the consent of viding services and resources for LGBTQ+ (2) community-based programs, the pri- the depicted individual, and such disclosure victims of domestic violence, dating vio- mary purpose of which is providing LGBTQ+ was made by a person who acted knowingly lence, sexual assault, and stalking. specific services that can partner with a pro- without, or with reckless disregard for, the (B) The development of innovative gram having demonstrated expertise in serv- consent of the depicted individual to such LGBTQ+ specific strategies and projects to ing victims of domestic violence, dating vio- disclosure, may bring a civil action against enhance access to services and resources for lence, sexual assault, and stalking, and that that person in an appropriate district court LGBTQ+ victims of domestic violence, dat- agrees to receive technical assistance from a of the United States for appropriate relief. ing violence, sexual assault, and stalking program with LGBTQ+ specific expertise. (2) CONSENT.—For purposes of an action who face obstacles to using more traditional (d) REPORTING.—The Director shall issue a under paragraph (1)— services and resources. biennial report on the distribution of funding (A) evidence that the depicted individual (2) PURPOSES FOR WHICH GRANTS MAY BE under this section, the progress made in rep- provided consent to the capture or recording USED.—The Director shall make grants to licating and supporting increased services to of the intimate image shall not, by itself, community-based programs for the purpose LGBTQ+ victims of domestic violence, dat- constitute evidence that the depicted indi- of enhancing LGBTQ+ specific services for ing violence, sexual assault, and stalking vidual provided consent to the disclosure of victims of domestic violence, dating vio- and the types of LGBTQ+ specific programs, the intimate image; and lence, sexual assault, and stalking. Grants strategies, technical assistance, and training (B) evidence that the depicted individual under the program shall support community- developed or enhanced through this program. disclosed the image to the person alleged to based efforts to address distinctive LGBTQ+ (e) GRANT PERIOD.—The Director shall have violated paragraph (1) shall not, by specific responses to domestic violence, dat- award grants for a 2-year period, with a pos- itself, constitute evidence that the depicted ing violence, sexual assault, and stalking, in- sible extension of another 2 years to imple- individual provided consent to the further cluding— ment projects under the grant. (f) EVALUATION.—The Director shall award disclosure of the intimate image. (A) providing or enhancing services for a contract or cooperative agreement to (3) RELIEF.— LGBTQ+ victims of domestic violence, dat- evaluate programs under this section to an (A) IN GENERAL.—In a civil action filed ing violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in- entity with the demonstrated expertise in under this section— cluding services that address the safety, and primary goal of providing enhanced ac- (i) an individual may recover the actual emotional well-being, economic, housing, cess to services and resources for victims of damages sustained by the individual or liq- legal and workplace needs of LGBTQ+ vic- domestic violence, dating violence, sexual uidated damages in the amount of $150,000, tims; assault, and stalking who face obstacles to and the cost of the action, including reason- (B) supporting programs that specifically using more traditional services and re- able attorney’s fees and other litigation address underserved LGBTQ+ communities, sources. costs reasonably incurred; and including culturally specific communities, to (g) NON-EXCLUSIVITY.—Nothing in this sec- (ii) the court may, in addition to any other provide specific resources and support for tion shall be construed to exclude LGBTQ+ relief available at law, order equitable relief, LGBTQ+ underserved victims of domestic vi- community-based programs from applying to including a temporary restraining order, a olence, dating violence, sexual assault, and other grant programs authorized under this preliminary injunction, or a permanent in- stalking; Act. junction ordering the defendant to cease dis- (C) working in cooperation with the com- (h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— play or disclosure of the image. munity to develop education and prevention (1) IN GENERAL.—Two percent the amounts (B) PRESERVATION OF ANONYMITY.—In or- strategies highlighting LGBTQ+ specific appropriated to carry out a covered grant dering relief under subparagraph (A), the issues and resources regarding victims of do- program for each of fiscal years 2022 through court may grant injunctive relief maintain- mestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- 2026, shall be made available for grants under ing the confidentiality of a plaintiff using a sault, and stalking; this section. pseudonym. (D) conducting outreach activities to en- (2) COVERED GRANT PROGRAM.—In this sec- (4) EXCEPTIONS.—A depicted individual sure that LGBTQ+ people who are victims of tion, the term ‘‘covered grant program’’ may not bring an action for relief under this domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, means any of the following: — section relating to— or sexual assault receive appropriate assist- (A) Section 2101 of the Omnibus Crime Con- (A) an intimate image that is commercial ance; trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. pornographic content unless— (E) providing training for victim service 10461). (i) the content was produced by force, organizations, governmental agencies, (B) Section 1301 of the Violence Against fraud, misrepresentation, or coercion of the courts, law enforcement and other first re- Women Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 12464). depicted individual; and sponders, and nonprofit, nongovernmental (3) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT.—In addition to the (ii) the claim of force, fraud, misrepresen- organizations serving the LGBT community funds described in paragraph (1), there is au- tation, or coercion under clause (i) is dem- about risk reduction, intervention, preven- thorized to be appropriated to carry out this

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section $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 meaning given that term in section 230(f) of AMENDMENT NO. 33 OFFERED BY MS. SPEIER OF through 2026. Funds appropriated under this the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. CALIFORNIA paragraph shall remain available until ex- 230(f)). At the end of the bill, add the following: pended. ‘‘(3) INTIMATE VISUAL DEPICTION.—The term SEC. ll. ONLINE SURVEY TOOL FOR CAMPUS AMENDMENT NO. 28 OFFERED BY MS. ROSS OF ‘intimate visual depiction’ means any visual SAFETY. NORTH CAROLINA depiction (as that term is defined in section (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Edu- 2256(5))— cation shall, in consultation with the Attor- Page 121, insert after line 21 the following: ‘‘(A) of an individual who is reasonably ney General, Director of the Centers for Dis- ‘‘(26) To develop of statewide databases identifiable from the visual depiction itself ease Control, and the Secretary of the De- with information on where sexual assault or information displayed in connection with partment of Health and Human Services and nurse examiners are located.’’. the visual depiction; experts in domestic violence, dating vio- AMENDMENT NO. 29 OFFERED BY MS. ROSS OF ‘‘(B) in which— lence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and NORTH CAROLINA ‘‘(i) the individual has obtained 18 years of stalking, develop, design, and make avail- Page 81, insert after line 25 the following: age and is engaging in sexually explicit con- able through a secure and accessible online (2) in subsection (b), by amending para- duct; or portal, a standardized online survey tool re- graph (1) to read as follows: ‘‘(ii) the naked genitals, anus, pubic area garding student experiences with domestic ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A covered housing pro- or post-pubescent female nipple of the indi- violence, dating violence, sexual assault, vider shall prioritize the safety of victims vidual are visible; sexual harassment, and stalking. when making housing and housing-related ‘‘(C) in which the content described in sub- (b) DEVELOPMENT OF SURVEY TOOL.—In de- decisions, including admissions, termi- paragraph (B) is not simulated; and veloping the survey tool required under sub- nations of assistance, evictions, transfers, ‘‘(D) in original or modified format. section (a), the Secretary of Education referrals, family break-ups, and income de- ‘‘(4) SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT.—The shall— terminations.’’. term ‘sexually explicit conduct’ has the (1) use best practices from peer-reviewed research measuring domestic violence, dat- AMENDMENT NO. 30 OFFERED BY MS. SCANLON meaning given that term in section ing violence, sexual assault, sexual harass- OF PENNSYLVANIA 2256(2)(A). ‘‘(b) OFFENSE.—Except as provided in sub- ment, and stalking; Page 30, insert after line 13 the following section (d), it shall be unlawful to knowingly (2) consult with the higher education com- (and redesignate succeeding paragraphs ac- use any means or facility of interstate or munity, experts in survey research related to cordingly): foreign commerce to distribute an intimate domestic violence, dating violence, sexual (3) in subsection (c)— visual depiction of an individual— assault, sexual harassment, and stalking, (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ‘‘(1) with knowledge of or reckless dis- and organizations engaged in the prevention the end; regard for— of and response to, and advocacy on behalf of (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period ‘‘(A) the lack of consent of the individual victims of, domestic violence, dating vio- at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and to the distribution; and lence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and (C) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(B) the reasonable expectation of the in- stalking regarding the development and de- ‘‘(4) to implement, expand, and establish dividual that the depiction would remain sign of such survey tool and the method- efforts and projects to provide legal rep- private; and ology for administration of such survey tool; resentation for post-conviction relief pro- ‘‘(2) without an objectively reasonable be- and ceedings, including any proceedings relating lief that such distribution touches upon a (3) ensure that the survey tool is readily to vacatur, expungement, record-sealing, or matter of public concern. accessible to and usable by individuals with other post-conviction relief measure.’’. ‘‘(c) PENALTY.—Any person who violates disabilities. AMENDMENT NO. 31 OFFERED BY MS. SCANLON subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, (c) ELEMENTS.— OF PENNSYLVANIA imprisoned not more than 2 years, for each (1) IN GENERAL.—The survey tool developed Page 8, line 4, strike ‘‘or’’ at the end. individual victim depicted, or both. pursuant to this paragraph shall be fair and Page 8, after line 4, insert the following ‘‘(d) EXCEPTIONS.— unbiased, scientifically valid and reliable, ‘‘(1) LAW ENFORCEMENT, LAWFUL REPORTING, (and redesignate provisions accordingly): and meet the highest standards of survey re- ‘‘(iii) in the case of legal services provided AND OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.—This sec- search. at a facility operated by the Department of tion— (2) SURVEY QUESTIONS.—Survey questions Veterans Affairs, a representative authorized ‘‘(A) does not prohibit any lawful law en- included in the survey tool developed pursu- by the Secretary who is providing legal serv- forcement, correctional, or intelligence ac- ant to this section shall— ices in connection with medical services, and tivity; (A) be designed to gather information on other unmet legal needs, such as issues re- ‘‘(B) shall not apply in the case of an indi- student experiences with domestic violence, lated to child custody, elder law, and land- vidual acting in good faith to report unlaw- dating violence, sexual assault, sexual har- lord-tenant disputes; or’’. ful activity or in pursuance of a legal or pro- assment, and stalking, including the experi- fessional or other lawful obligation; and ences of victims of such incidents; ‘‘(C) shall not apply in the case of a docu- (B) use trauma-informed language to pre- AMENDMENT NO. 32 OFFERED BY MS.SPEIER OF ment production or filing associated with a vent retraumatization; and CALIFORNIA legal proceeding. (C) include the following: Page 231, insert after line 17 the following: ‘‘(2) SERVICE PROVIDERS.—This section (i) Questions that give students the option SEC. 1411. CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IN- shall not apply to any provider of a commu- to report their demographic information. TIMATE VISUAL DEPICTIONS. nications service with regard to content pro- (ii) Questions designed to determine the in- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be vided by another information content pro- cidence and prevalence of domestic violence, cited as the ‘‘Stopping Harmful Image Ex- vider unless the provider of the communica- dating violence, sexual assault, sexual har- ploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of tions service intentionally solicits, or know- assment, and stalking. 2021’’ or the ‘‘SHIELD Act of 2021’’. ingly and predominantly distributes, content (iii) Questions regarding whether students (b) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 88 of title 18, that the provider of the communications know about institutional policies and proce- United States Code, is amended by adding at service actually knows is in violation of this dures related to domestic violence, dating vi- the end the following: section. olence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, ‘‘§ 1802. Certain activities relating to intimate ‘‘(e) THREATS.—Any person who inten- and stalking. visual depictions tionally threatens to commit an offense (iv) Questions designed to determine, if ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: under subsection (b) shall be punished as pro- victims reported domestic violence, dating vided in subsection (c). ‘‘(1) COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE.—The term violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, ‘‘(f) VENUE AND EXTRATERRITORIALITY.—A ‘communications service’ means— or stalking— prosecution under this section may be ‘‘(A) a service provided by a person that is (I) to whom the incident was reported and brought in a district where the defendant or a common carrier, as that term is defined in what response the victim may have received; the depicted individual resides or in a dis- section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 trict where the intimate visual depictions (II) whether the victim was informed of, or (47 U.S.C. 153), insofar as the person is acting are distributed. There is extraterritorial referred to, national, State, local, or on-cam- as a common carrier; Federal jurisdiction over an offense under pus resources; and ‘‘(B) an electronic communication service, this section if the defendant or the depicted (III) whether the entity to whom the vic- as that term is defined in section 2510; individual is a citizen or permanent resident tim reported the incident conducted an in- ‘‘(C) an information service, as that term of the United States.’’. vestigation and the duration and final reso- is defined in section 3 of the Communica- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of lution of such an investigation. tions Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153); and sections of chapter 88 of title 18, United (v) Questions regarding contextual factors, ‘‘(D) an interactive computer service, as States Code, is amended by inserting after such as whether force, incapacitation, or co- that term is defined in section 230(f) of the the item relating to section 1801 the fol- ercion was involved. Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). lowing: (vi) Questions to determine whether an ac- ‘‘(2) INFORMATION CONTENT PROVIDER.—The ‘‘1802. Certain activities relating to intimate cused individual was a student at the insti- term ‘information content provider’ has the visual depictions.’’. tution.

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(f) REPORT.—Beginning not later than 2 porting survivors, which include consider- (viii) Questions to determine why the vic- years after the date of enactment of this ation of race, ethnicity, national origin, im- tim chose to report or not report an incident Act, the Secretary of Education shall pre- migrant status, gender identity, sexual ori- to the institution or State, local, or campus pare a biennial report on the information entation, ability, disability, socio-economic law enforcement. gained from the standardized elements of the status, exposure to trauma, and other (ix) Questions to determine the impact of survey under this section and publish such compounding factors; domestic violence, dating violence, sexual report in an accessible format on the website (7) solicit periodic input from a diverse assault, sexual harassment, and stalking on of the Department and submit such report to group of survivors, trauma specialists, advo- the victim’s education, including diminished Congress. The report shall include campus- cates from national, State, and local anti- grades, dropped classes, leaves of absence, level data for each school and attributed by sexual violence advocacy organizations, in- and negative financial consequences (such as name of each campus in a manner that per- stitutions of higher education, and other costs associated with loss in paid tuition due mits comparisons across schools and cam- public stakeholders; to leaves of absence, loss in scholarship puses. (8) assess the Department of Education’s (g) PUBLICATION.—Each institution shall awards due to diminished grades, and cost ability under section 902 of the Education publish, in a manner that is readily acces- associated with counseling, medical services, sible and usable by individuals, including in- Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1682) to levy or housing changes). dividuals with disabilities— intermediate fines for noncompliance with (x) Questions to determine the impact and (1) the campus-level results of the stand- title IX of the Education Amendments of effectiveness of prevention and awareness ardized elements of the survey under this 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the advis- programs and complaints processes. section on the website of the institution and ability of additional remedies for such non- (xi) Questions to determine attitudes to- in the annual security report required under compliance, in addition to the remedies al- ward sexual violence and harassment, includ- subsection (f) for the campuses affiliated ready available under Federal law; and ing the willingness of individuals to inter- with the institution; and (9) create a plan described in subsection vene as a bystander of sex-based (including (2) the campus-level results of the addi- (c). sexual orientation-based and gender iden- tional elements modifying the survey by the (b) PERSONNEL DETAILS.— tity-based), race-based, national origin- institution, if any, on the website of the in- (1) AUTHORITY TO DETAIL.—Notwith- based, and disability-based discrimination, stitution. standing any other provision of law, the head harassment, assault, domestic violence, dat- (h) VIOLATION.—Upon a determination pur- of a component of any Federal agency that is ing violence, sexual assault, sexual harass- suant to section 487(c)(3)(B) of the Higher funded under the Violence Against Women ment, and stalking. Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(c)(3)(B)) Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13925 et seq.) may detail (xii) Other questions, as determined by the that an institution of higher education has an officer or employee of such component to Secretary of Education. violated or failed to carry out any provision the Task Force on Sexual Violence in Edu- (3) ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS.—In addition to under this section, the Secretary of Edu- cation or to the Secretary of Education to the standardized questions developed by the cation shall impose a civil penalty upon the assist the Task Force with the duties de- Secretary of Education under paragraph (2), institution in the same amount and pursuant scribed in subsection (a), as jointly agreed to an institution may request additional infor- to the same procedures as a civil penalty is by the head of such component and the Task mation from students that would increase imposed under section 487(c)(3)(B) of the Force. the understanding of the institution of Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (2) BASIS FOR DETAIL.—A personnel detail 1094(c)(3)(B)). school climate factors unique to their cam- made under paragraph (1) may be made— puses. AMENDMENT NO. 34 OFFERED BY MS. SPEIER OF (A) for a period of not more than 3 years; (4) RESPONSES.—The responses to the sur- CALIFORNIA and vey questions described in paragraph (2) Page 231, after line 17, insert the following: (B) on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable shall— basis. (A) be submitted confidentially; SEC. 1411. TASK FORCE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN EDUCATION. (B) not be included in crime statistics; and (c) ADDITIONAL PLAN.—Not later than 90 (a) TASK FORCE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN (C) in the case of such responses being in- days after the date on which the Task Force EDUCATION.—Not later than September 1, on Sexual Violence in Education is estab- cluded in a report, shall not include person- 2022, the Secretary of Education, the Sec- lished under subsection (a), the Task Force ally identifiable information. retary of Health and Human Services, and (d) ADMINISTRATION OF SURVEY.— the Attorney General shall establish a joint shall submit to Congress recommendations (1) FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION.—The Sec- interagency task force to be known as the for recruiting, retaining, and training a retary of Education, in consultation with the ‘‘Task Force on Sexual Violence in Edu- highly-qualified workforce employed by the Attorney General, Director of the Centers cation’’ that shall— Department of Education to carry out inves- for Disease Control, and Secretary of the De- (1) provide pertinent information to the tigation of complaints alleging a violation of partment of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Education, Attorney General, title IX of the Education Amendments of shall develop a mechanism by which institu- Congress, and the public with respect to 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) or section 485(f) of tions of higher education may, with respect campus sexual violence prevention, inves- the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. to the survey tool developed pursuant to this tigations, and responses, including the cre- 1092(f)), and enforcement of such title IX (20 section— ation of consistent, public complaint proc- U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) or such section 485(f) (20 (A) administer such survey tool; and esses for violations of title IX of the Edu- U.S.C. 1092(f)), with respect to sexual vio- (B) modify such survey tool to include ad- cation Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et lence in education. Such plan shall include— ditional elements or requirements, as deter- seq.) and section 485(f) of the Higher Edu- (1) an assessment to identify current gaps mined by the institution. cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)); or challenges carrying out such investiga- (2) COSTS.—The Secretary of Education (2) provide recommendations to edu- tion and enforcement, which may include may not require an institution of higher edu- cational institutions for establishing sexual surveying current investigative workforce to cation to pay to modify the survey tool in assault prevention and response teams; solicit feedback on areas in need of improve- accordance with paragraph (1)(B). (3) develop recommendations for edu- ment; (3) ACCESSIBILITY.—The Secretary of Edu- cational institutions on providing survivor (2) an examination of issues of recruiting, cation shall ensure that the survey tool is resources, including healthcare, sexual as- retention, and the professional development administered in such a way as to be readily sault kits, sexual assault nurse examiners, of such workforce, including the possibility accessible to and usable by individuals with culturally responsive and inclusive standards of providing retention bonuses or other disabilities. of care, trauma-informed services, and ac- forms of compensation for the purpose of en- (4) INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATION.—Begin- cess to confidential advocacy and support suring the Department of Education has the ning not later than one year after the date services; capacity, in both personnel and skills, need- on which the Secretary of Education makes (4) develop recommendations in conjunc- ed to properly perform its mission and pro- available to institutions the mechanism de- tion with student groups at greater statis- vide adequate oversight of educational insti- scribed in paragraph (1), and every 2 years tical risk of perpetuating rape culture such tutions; thereafter, each institution shall administer as fraternities and athletic departments for (3) an assessment of the benefits of out- the survey tool developed pursuant to this best practices for responses and prevention reach and training with both law enforce- section. with respect to sexual violence and dating ment agencies and educational institutions (e) COMPLETED SURVEYS.—The Secretary of violence for educational institutions, taking with respect to such workforce; Education shall require each institution par- into consideration an institution’s size and (4) an examination of best practices for ticipating in any program under this title to resources; making educational institutions aware of ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, (5) develop recommendations for edu- the most effective campus sexual violence that an adequate, random, and representa- cational institutions on sex education, as ap- prevention, investigation, and response prac- tive sample size of students (as determined propriate, training for school staff, and var- tices and identifying areas where more re- by the Secretary) enrolled at the institution ious equitable discipline models; search should be conducted; and

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STUDY ON COSTS OF DIVORCE IN DO- Madam Speaker, this amendment re- matters as the Secretary of Education con- MESTIC VIOLENCE CASES. quires the Department of Justice and siders necessary to sexual violence preven- The Attorney General, in coordination the Department of Health and Human tion, investigation, and responses. with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall— Services to issue guidance on the issues (d) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Task Force on identified by a Government Account- Sexual Violence in Education shall report to (1) conduct a study on the direct and col- Congress on an annual basis, and make pub- lateral economic costs and risks of divorce ability Office report and the use of licly available, a report of its activities and from an abusive partner to a victim of do- telehealth. any update of the plan required under sub- mestic violence, including the payment of al- In 2018, the Energy and Commerce section (c), including the number of com- imony, legal fees, spousal support, or the di- Oversight and Investigations Sub- plaints received regarding sexual violence vision of property, disaggregated on the committee held an eye-opening hearing (including violence on the basis of sexual ori- basis of whether the individual has higher on sexual assault forensic examina- entation and gender identity), the number of earnings than their partner; and tions that highlighted gaps in training open investigations, the number of com- (2) include recommendations based on the study conducted under paragraph (1). and care related to sexual assault fo- plaints that continued to resolution, the rensic examinations. The Government number of complaints resolved using infor- AMENDMENT NO. 39 OFFERED BY MR. TORRES OF Accountability Office testified at this mal resolution, the average time to complete NEW YORK hearing on its 2016 report on sexual as- an investigation, the number of investiga- Page 231, insert after line 17 the following: sault forensic exams, which identified tions initiated based on complaints, and the SEC. 1411. REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT RE- number of investigations initiated by the De- SPONSE TEAMS AT HOSPITALS. gaps in aspects of performing exams, partment of Education. In order to be eligible for funds made avail- training, leadership development, ex- (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: able by the Department of Justice under this aminer program sustainability, and (1) The term ‘‘educational institution’’ in- Act or an amendment made by this Act, a education of community stakeholders. cludes an institution of higher education, an State or unit of local government shall sub- This amendment is simple, and it is elementary school, or a secondary school. mit to the Attorney General a report, on an common sense. The Department of Jus- (2) The terms ‘‘elementary school’’ and annual basis, which contains the following: tice and the Department of Health and ‘‘secondary school’’ have the meanings given (1) The number of hospitals in the jurisdic- the terms in section 9101 of the Elementary Human Services must issue guidance tion that have sexual assault response teams on addressing the gaps identified by and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 (or their equivalent). U.S.C. 7801). (2) The average response time of each such GAO. (3) The term ‘‘institution of higher edu- team in responding to the needs, including In Texas, there have been efforts to cation’’ has the meaning given the term in the emotional needs, of rape and sexual as- utilize telehealth, including the section 102 of the Higher Education Act of sault victims in the emergency room. Project ECHO model, to provide sexual 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). AMENDMENT NO. 41 OFFERED BY MS. WILLIAMS assault forensic examinations and AMENDMENT NO. 35 OFFERED BY MS. SPEIER OF OF GEORGIA training. The nurses involved in these CALIFORNIA Page 18, insert after line 23 the following: programs have established their suc- Page 231, insert after line 17 the following SEC. 6. INCLUSION OF DISPARATE IMPACT IN cess. I am sure States have employed (and conform the table of contents accord- STUDIES. other useful telehealth models that ingly): Any study conducted under this Act or an should be further explored as well. SEC. 1411. SURVIVORS’ BILL OF RIGHTS. amendment made by this Act shall include Madam Speaker, I appreciate that (a) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General an assessment, to the extent practicable, of this amendment is endorsed by the shall make grants to States that have in any disparate impacts of the matter studied, International Association of Forensic place a law that provides to sexual assault by race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, Nurses, signaling its importance, and I survivors the rights, at a minimum, under and gender identity. urge support for this amendment. section 3772 of title 18, United States Code. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I (b) GRANT AMOUNT.—Subject to the avail- ant to House Resolution 233, the gen- yield 1 minute to the distinguished ability of appropriations, a grant to a State tleman from New York (Mr. NADLER) under this section shall be equal to 10 per- gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. PHIL- cent of the average of the amount of funding and the gentlewoman from Minnesota LIPS). of the 3 most recent awards that the State (Mrs. FISCHBACH) each will control 10 Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I received under part T of title I of the Omni- minutes. rise today in support of my amendment bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of The Chair recognizes the gentleman and the underlying bill. 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10441 et seq.) (commonly re- from New York. No one—and I mean no one—should ferred to as the ‘‘STOP Violence Against Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I be forced to stay in an abusive rela- Women Formula Grant Program’’). yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from tionship because they fear deportation. (c) APPLICATION.—A State seeking a grant Florida (Mr. CRIST). Under current law, if a woman travels under this section shall submit an applica- Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I rise to the United States of America with tion to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and containing such informa- today in support of my amendment, someone on a temporary visa and that tion as the Attorney General may reason- based on the bipartisan Documents for relationship turns abusive, they are ably require, including information about Continued Safety Act that I introduced trapped. the law described in subsection (a). with Resident Commissioner Gonzalez- My amendment to the Violence AMENDMENT NO. 37 OFFERED BY MRS. TORRES Colon of Puerto Rico. Against Women Reauthorization Act OF CALIFORNIA This amendment would allow STOP would create a pilot program for vic- Add at the end of the bill the following: grants from the Department of Justice tims of domestic abuse to apply for SEC. 1611. STUDY ON CHILD CUSTODY IN DOMES- to be used to replace vital documents independent immigration status. It is TIC VIOLENCE CASES. for survivors of domestic violence, free that simple, and it is that important. The Attorney General, in consultation of cost. Some survivors grab all they Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I with the Secretary of Health and Human can when they flee, leaving vital docu- reserve the balance of my time. Services, shall conduct a study investigating ments behind. Other didn’t have access Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I whether victims who raise evidence of do- to their vital docs. yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman mestic violence are more likely to lose pri- Rebuilding can be tough, but our from New Mexico (Ms. LEGER mary custody of children to an abusive part- FERNANDEZ). ner or to the State, including— amendment will help survivors turn the page and write a new chapter, on Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Madam (1) a review of State laws, regulations, and Speaker, in New Mexico, one in three practices on how child neglect and custody their terms, safe and free. women have experienced domestic vio- situations are handled in domestic violence b 1230 situations; and lence. We must act swiftly to reauthor- (2) a list of recommendations on how to re- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I ize the Violence Against Women Act. structure State laws, regulations, and prac- yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from The protections in this bill are a mat- tices to better protect victims of domestic Texas (Mr. BURGESS). ter of life and death. violence and their children. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I My State has one of the highest sui- AMENDMENT NO. 38 OFFERED BY MRS. TORRES thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I cide rates. My amendment will help OF CALIFORNIA do have one of the en bloc amendments prevent suicide among survivors of sex- Page 158, insert after line 21 the following: at the desk. ual assault.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.012 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1471 It also recognizes that our diverse victims, Madam Speaker, so when you H.R. 1620 will expand and alter the communities must receive culturally are fleeing your home because your fundamental nature of the Violence relevant legal aid and outreach pro- name is not on the lease or the mort- Against Women Act by imposing the grams. gage, we now have provided an expe- trans agenda of putting biological men Let’s work to end gender-based vio- dited process for you to get housing in women’s shelters and prisons. It lence in all of our communities. with your children. does more to advance the Democrats’ Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I We intervene and have cultural sensi- progressive agenda than it does to pro- reserve the balance of my time. tivity training for men and boys. We tect women who need protection. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I have a cultural sensitivity office inside Also concerning is the fact that this yield 2 minutes to the distinguished the office of domestic violence so that legislation did not undergo committee gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON women of different cultural back- consideration. One would ask: Why LEE). grounds can be responded to, along not? Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, with focusing on culturally sensitive There has been no committee hearing I thank the distinguished chairman for advocacy groups to help those women. for this bill or these en bloc amend- yielding. Yes, we do prevent a convicted per- ments. Why not? Madam Speaker, this has been a long son who has perpetrated a stalking or There has been no committee mark- journey, and I think it is important to sexual assault from getting a gun, but up for this in Congress. Why not? take note of the many women who this bill is controlled by due process in Rather than rushing to pass this bill, have helped us and to do this in the the Constitution. we should have taken the time to truly name of so many women who have lost Let’s pass this bill. Women are wait- examine the issues and determine their lives. ing. They can’t wait any longer. Men what, if any, additional resources, re- I take this moment on the floor to are waiting. Many communities are views, or studies are necessary. support the en bloc amendment but, as waiting. We can’t wait any longer, and We all stand in opposition to any vio- well, to encourage my colleagues on we must pass this bill to be signed by lence against women. Unfortunately, the other side of the aisle of how som- the President of the United States. the government lockdowns during the ber and serious a moment this is that Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, may I COVID–19 pandemic resulted in an in- we do not take lightly to the floor be- ask how much time remains. creased amount of domestic violence, cause so many of us in our own con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- increased depression, increased suicide, 1 gressional districts have seen the tleman from New York has 5 ⁄2 minutes and increased suffering. We have an ur- scourge of domestic violence. remaining. The gentlewoman from gent need to address violence against We have seen the rise in domestic vi- 1 Minnesota has 8 ⁄2 minutes remaining. women—and we should at all times— olence in a meteoric manner under Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I re- but not like this, by changing this so COVID–19. It is rabid and rampant in serve the balance of my time. radically and including biological men. all our cities. Our law enforcement of- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I urge my col- ficers have told us it is the most dan- yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman leagues to oppose these amendments gerous call that they can possibly from Georgia (Mrs. GREENE). and the underlying bill, H.R. 1620. make. Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Madam I am particularly concerned about Speaker, I rise in opposition to the 39 Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I sex trafficking victims, and I am very amendments packed into one little yield 2 minutes to the distinguished glad the manager’s amendment has grouping called en bloc. gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands language in there that indicates that The reason why I am opposed is that (Ms. PLASKETT). sex trafficking victims experience sex- while some of these amendments are Ms. PLASKETT. Madam Speaker, I ual violence and assault, and that the noble and worthwhile proposals on thank Chairman NADLER for his tire- Federal recognition of their recovery is their own, they do not outweigh the less work and the work of so many important. underlying problems of the legislation women of this Caucus, including We look at all aspects of this impor- or some of the truly bad amendments Speaker PELOSI, to bring this bill to tant issue in our country. The en bloc in this bloc. fruition and to bring this bill to the amendment represents Members’ con- These amendments include provi- floor. cerns for improving the treatment of sions that would further inject identity We know, and we all believe, that vi- women and men, the LGBTQ commu- politics into the Violence Against olence against women and the support nity, Native Americans, and immigrant Women Act, which we have heard over necessary to impede that from hap- women who are culturally diverse. and over in this debate. There are stud- pening is necessary and should be reau- Madam Speaker, to the 200-plus orga- ies about disparate impacts and meas- thorized. nizations of the coalition, I want to say ures that unnecessarily differentiate I rise today in strong support of the thank you to you for advocating with how we treat different groups of people. en bloc amendment. The Nadler us. Writing this bill in 2018 and never This entire bloc of 39 amendments in- amendment en bloc is the culmination giving up has been the challenge that I cludes amendments that further en- of a yearslong effort to authorize ex- have taken up. croach on the affairs of State and local plicit Federal legal action against the I am very grateful to the many governments by creating new grants nonconsensual disclosure and public women who have joined me. Even and pilot programs and spending more transmission of intimate visual im- though it was not passed when there of the American taxpayers’ hard- agery, following the lead of dozens of was a Republican President, Repub- earned dollars. the States. lican Senate, and Republican House, One amendment in this bloc is de- Nobody, under any circumstances, and then it was blocked by the Repub- signed to incentivize States to legalize should have private intimate imagery lican Senate, we have now come with a prostitution engaged in by minors to shared on the internet without their fully robust and comprehensive bill help sex trafficking victims. How does consent. The pain that is caused by that responds to the concerns of those this make any sense? It doesn’t. perpetrators who knowingly share sex- who cannot help themselves. Of course, we all want to stop sex ually explicit or nude images of some- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The trafficking, but this proposal has not one without their consent has ruined time of the gentlewoman has expired. been thought through and could have lives and, in many instances, the lives Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I disastrous unintended consequences. I of their family as well. It is weaponized yield the gentlewoman from Texas an am going to say disastrous con- to humiliate, harass, intimidate, and additional 1 minute. sequences. even exploit people who are primarily Ms. JACKSON LEE. Housing and We need to return the Violence women. other aspects of the provisions that are Against Women Act to its original in- I am proud to support this amend- in this bill pointedly speak to needs tent that Congress passed in an over- ment that will give prosecutors and that have been brought to our atten- whelmingly bipartisan manner almost victims important tools to bring per- tion by victims. This bill deals with 30 years ago. petrators to justice and further deter

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:36 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.031 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 offenders from committing such a ter- b 1245 SEC. 11. STUDY CONDUCTED THROUGH THE CEN- rible and egregious violation of pri- TERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND AMENDMENT NO. 36 OFFERED BY MS. STEFANIK PREVENTION. vacy. Please approve this amendment The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now Section 402(c) of the Violence Against and let us pass this bill. in order to consider amendment No. 36 Women and Department of Justice Reauthor- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, I ization Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 280b–4(c)) is urge opposition to this en bloc amend- printed in part B of House Report 117– 12. amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of the ment, and I yield back the balance of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: my time. Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘, and for fiscal year 2022’’. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, the have an amendment at the desk. SEC. 12. SAVING MONEY AND REDUCING TRAGE- en bloc amendment includes a number The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DIES THROUGH PREVENTION. of very important amendments that Clerk will designate the amendment. Section 41303(f) of the Violence Against make significant improvements to the The text of the amendment is as fol- Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12463(f)) is bill. I appreciate all the Members who lows: amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- contributed to this en bloc amendment Strike all that follows after the enacting cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal year 2022’’. from both sides of the aisle, and I yield clause, and insert the following: SEC. 13. ADDRESSING THE HOUSING NEEDS OF SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. back the balance of my time. VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, my This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Violence DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL AS- amendment would strengthen the Sexual As- Against Women Extension Act of 2021’’. SAULT, AND STALKING. sault Survivors’ Bill of Rights by providing sur- SEC. 2. STOP GRANTS. (a) COLLABORATIVE GRANTS TO INCREASE vivors the right to be informed of the status Section 1001(a)(18) of the Omnibus Crime THE LONG-TERM STABILITY OF VICTIMS.—Sec- and location of their sexual assault evidence Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 tion 41404(i) of the Violence Against Women collection kit. U.S.C. 10261(a)(18)), is amended by inserting Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12474(i)) is amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2014 The Survivors’ Bill of Rights was enacted in after ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal year through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal 2016 and provides fundamental protections to 2022’’. year 2022,’’. survivors, including: the right to receive a free SEC. 3. GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLI- (b) GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST medical forensic examination; the right to have CIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PRO- WOMEN IN PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING.— a sexual assault kit preserved and to be in- TECTION ORDERS. Section 41405(g) of the Violence Against formed of any results related to the examina- Section 1001(a)(19) of title I of the Omnibus Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12475(g)) is tion including a DNA profile match or toxi- Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- cology reports; the right to be informed of any (34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(19)) is amended by insert- cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, disposal of a kit; and the right to prevent such ing after ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2014 and for fiscal year 2022,’’. disposal if desired. through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal SEC. 14. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON year 2022’’. WORKPLACE RESPONSES TO ASSIST These are important protections that can be SEC. 4. LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS. VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL funded through Federal grants made available VIOLENCE. Section 1201(f)(1) of the Violence Against Section 41501(e) of the Violence Against through the Victims of Crime Act. Women Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 20121(f)(1)) is Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12501(e)) is This amendment would add one additional amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- and critical protection to that bill of rights. cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, It would entitle survivors to know the status and for fiscal year 2022’’. and for fiscal year 2022’’. and location of their kits, providing greater SEC. 5. GRANTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE SEC. 15. GRANTS FOR TRIBAL JURISDICTION transparency to how kits are handled and JUSTICE SYSTEM. OVER CRIMES OF DOMESTIC VIO- tracked by hospitals, forensic professionals, Section 1301(e) of the Violence Against LENCE. and law enforcement. Women Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 12464(e)) is Section 204 of Public Law 90–284 (25 U.S.C. My home state of Virginia launched just amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- 1301 et seq.) (commonly known as the ‘‘In- such a tracking program in 2019. cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, dian Civil Rights Act of 1968’’) is amended by In Virginia, each kit has a unique bar code and for fiscal year 2022’’. inserting after ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2014 and each survivor is provided with a PIN that SEC. 6. SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT. through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal allows them to track the status of their kit on- Section 40152(c) of the Violence Against year 2022,’’. line. Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12311(c)) is SEC. 16. ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH ON VIOLENCE Privacy concerns are allayed by the fact that amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- AGAINST INDIAN WOMEN. no personally identifying information is in- cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, Section 905(b)(2) of the Violence Against and for fiscal year 2022’’. cluded in the tracking system, and it is entirely Women and Department of Justice Reauthor- up to the survivor whether or not they want to SEC. 7. COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ization Act of 2005 (28 U.S.C. 534 note) is PROGRAM. amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- report their assault to law enforcement. Section 219(a) the Crime Control Act of cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, This is a transformative transparency regime 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13014(a)) is amended by insert- and for fiscal year 2022’’. for a process that has far too long been kept ing after ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2014 SEC. 17. STALKER DATABASE. in the shadows, which has given rise to back- through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal Section 40603 of the Violence Against logs and anxiety among survivors about the year 2022’’. Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12402) is amend- status of their kits and whether they are being SEC. 8. RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VI- ed by inserting after ‘‘for fiscal years 2014 used to hold their attackers accountable. OLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALK- through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal The amendment is about empowering sur- ING, AND CHILD ABUSE ENFORCE- year 2022’’. MENT ASSISTANCE. vivors, and I urge its adoption. Section 40295(e)(1) of the Violence Against SEC. 18. FEDERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE REAU- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- THORIZATION. Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12341(e)(1)) is Section 40114 of the Violence Against ant to House Resolution 233, the pre- amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- Women Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–322; 108 vious question is ordered on the cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, Stat. 1910) is amended by inserting after ‘‘for amendments en bloc offered by the and for fiscal year 2022,’’. each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ the gentleman from New York (Mr. NAD- SEC. 9. GRANTS FOR ENHANCED TRAINING AND following: ‘‘, and for fiscal year 2022’’. LER). SERVICES TO END ABUSE LATER IN LIFE. SEC. 19. GRANTS FOR STRENGTHENING THE The question is on the amendments HEALTHCARE SYSTEM’S RESPONSE en bloc. Section 40801(b)(5) of the Violence Against TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING The question was taken; and the Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12421(b)(5)) is VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND Speaker pro tempore announced that amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- STALKING. the ayes appeared to have it. cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, Section 399P(g) of the Public Health Serv- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, and for fiscal year 2022’’. ice Act (42 U.S.C. 280g–4(g)) is amended by in- on that I demand the yeas and nays. SEC. 10. GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES serting after ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2014 ON CAMPUSES. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal Section 304(e) of the Violence Against year 2022’’. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Women and Department of Justice Reauthor- SEC. 20. TRAINING AND SERVICES TO END VIO- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. ization Act of 2005 (34 U.S.C. 20125(e)) is LENCE AGAINST PEOPLE WITH INDI- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of fis- VIDUALS. ther proceedings on this question are cal years 2014 through 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, Section 1402(e) of division B of the Victims postponed. and for fiscal year 2022’’. of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act

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SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM. considering a bill that promotes portant improvements to the range of Section 41601(f)(1) of the Violent Crime unproven methods of supporting vic- programs contained in VAWA to make Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12511(f)(1)) is amended by inserting tims, infringes upon Second Amend- it an even more effective tool in ad- after ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2014 through ment rights without adequate due dressing domestic violence. 2018’’ the following: ‘‘, and for fiscal year process, and imposes new barriers to But this amendment dismisses the 2022’’. prosecuting domestic violence cases. needs of the victims and survivors SEC. 22. RAPE SURVIVOR CHILD CUSTODY. My amendment is simple. It provides whose voices were our guide in devel- Section 409 of the Justice for Victims of a clean extension of the Violence Again oping H.R. 1620. It is shameful. Trafficking Act of 2015 (34 U.S.C. 21308) is Women Act programs for the upcoming For example, the underlying legisla- amended by inserting after ‘‘for each of the fiscal year without the controversial tion enhances and expands victims’ fiscal years 2015 through 2019’’ the following: provisions added by Speaker PELOSI. services. It improves the criminal jus- ‘‘, and for fiscal year 2022’’. Most importantly, it will ensure fund- tice response to gender-based violence, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ing for critical programs that fight do- and it expands legal assistance. It ant to House Resolution 233, the gen- mestic violence and sexual abuse for makes additional investments in pre- tlewoman from New York (Ms. the American people. A clean extension vention. It improves access to housing STEFANIK) and a Member opposed each provides us the opportunity to work to- for victims and survivors. will control 5 minutes. gether to pass a truly bipartisan, long- It ends impunity for non-Native per- The Chair recognizes the gentle- term reauthorization of the Violence petrators of sexual assault, which has woman from New York. Against Women Act. gone on for years. Go to the reserva- Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I urge my col- tion of Pueblo, assault a Native Amer- yield myself such time as I may con- leagues to support this amendment, ican woman, and have no account- sume. and I reserve the balance of my time. ability. Madam Speaker, more than one in Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, It supports communities of color and three women in this country have expe- I claim the time in opposition to the LGBTQ individuals. It protects victims rienced some form of physical violence amendment. of dating violence and firearm homi- by their partner; and each year, mil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- cide. It improves the healthcare sys- lions of our mothers, sisters, daugh- tlewoman from Texas is recognized for tem’s response to domestic violence, ters, and friends are victims of domes- 5 minutes. sexual assault, dating violence, and tic violence and sexual abuse. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, stalking. Tragically, new evidence shows that I rise in strong opposition to this But the Stefanik amendment would lockdowns, social isolation, and eco- amendment. eliminate all of these vital programs. nomic insecurity caused by the COVID– The gentlewoman is right, her In essence, it would leave women and 19 pandemic has led to a hidden surge amendment is simple. It does nothing. victims helpless and without hope. in domestic violence and abuse. So It provides no increased funding. It Do not be fooled. This amendment now, more than ever, we must come to- does not provide for women who are does not demonstrate support for gether to combat this crisis. desperate—and men and our indigenous VAWA. It demonstrates a lack of com- In fact, Congress has a history of community—at all. mitment to ensuring that the programs doing so on a bipartisan basis. The en- Among other things, this amendment contained within VAWA can best serve actment of the Violence Against would merely extend for 1 year, which and protect the survivors and victims Women Act in 1994 and the reauthoriza- is disastrous, rather than reauthorize who rely on them. tions that followed were noncontrover- for 5 years, essentially gutting the Since VAWA’s enactment in 1994, sial and overwhelmingly bipartisan. bill’s most critical grant programs. Congress has repeatedly enhanced the Congress worked together to establish Some of the programs left out of this prior versions of the law, including in a coordinated community response to so-called extension are as follows: reauthorizations in 2000, 2005, and 2013. support victims and equip the justice Outreach in services to underserved Since the last reauthorization, there system with the necessary resources to populations; has been an uptick in demand for the address these heinous crimes. The rape prevention and education essential services under VAWA due to Yet, in 2019, House Democrats al- grant, $110 million, a 50 percent in- the Me Too movement and women com- lowed VAWA’s authorization to lapse crease from the existing bill; ing forward out of the shadows. when they shunned the bipartisan his- Transitional housing assistance There has also been an uptick in vic- tory of VAWA and advanced a bill grants for VAWA victims. Women flee- tims’ and survivors’ and children’s filled with controversial provisions, re- ing, men fleeing, victims fleeing, chil- needs for services due to the financial jecting Republican offers to work in dren fleeing without having housing, strain imposed by the COVID–19 pan- good faith and prioritize the well-being we expedite that; demic. That is why H.R. 1620 both reau- of women and children. Authorizing funding for the Tribal thorizes and improves the law. This At the time, I led the Violence Access Program and; amendment would effectively do nei- Against Women’s Extension Act of 2019 Child abuse training programs for ju- ther. to extend the law and provide certainty dicial personnel and practitioners. Victims and survivors deserve better to victims, survivors, families, and cri- By leaving these programs out, this than this half measure, and they would sis centers, but House Democrats put amendment fails to recognize the range look to the women of this Congress to scoring political points ahead of the in- of needs that victims of domestic vio- be sensitive to their plight. terests of vulnerable women and re- lence, sexual assault, dating violence, Domestic violence providers and sur- fused our efforts to prevent VAWA’s and stalking violence face. It simply vivors all have spoken loud and clear programs from going unauthorized. fails the most desperate and needy peo- with hundreds of organizations sup- This year, here we are again. Demo- ple. porting and endorsing H.R. 1620. They crats are rushing their controversial This amendment also omits all of the have asked for the underlying bill, not bill back to the floor, bypassing com- improvements to VAWA that are con- a bait-and-switch that is fatally flawed mittee consideration, and ignoring op- tained in the underlying bill, H.R. 1620, and makes no meaningful improve- portunities to work with Republicans which is a product of years of consulta- ments to the bill or to the law. to address the problematic provisions. tion with a range of stakeholders, and Finally, this amendment will not They have denied new Members the op- the failed efforts of Republicans year help the legislation move in the Sen- portunity to contribute to the bill, in- after year not to reauthorize. This is ate. We have spoken with the leaders in cluding a record number of new Repub- built on hard work, many of whom the Senate on both sides of the aisle on lican women, Representatives whose worked directly in the field with sur- this issue and they agree that we must

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The which is surging in our Nation, and not demand for the essential services under Clerk will designate the amendment. freeze it, as the Stefanik amendment VAWA due to the ‘‘MeToo’’ movement and The text of the amendment is as fol- would do. women coming forward out of the shadows. lows: Therefore, I urge opposition to this There has also been an uptick in victims’ and Page 17, line 18, strike ‘‘and’’. amendment, which would undermine survivors’ needs for services due to the finan- Page 17, strike line 19 through line 2 of H.R. 1620 and years of work, years of cial strain imposed by the Covid–19 pandemic. page 18 and insert the following: (ii) in paragraph (C)(i) by striking ‘‘$20,000 building on this with so many collabo- That is why H.R. 1620 both reauthorizes rators. I thank our chairman, the many in Department funds, unless the Deputy At- and improves the law. This amendment would torney General’’ and inserting ‘‘$100,000 in women who helped me with writing effectively do neither. Victims and survivors Department funds, unless the Director or this legislation, and those who offered deserve better than what this half-measure Principal Deputy Director of the Office on substantial amendments to improve it, provides. Violence Against Women, the Deputy Attor- even those in the last Congress. Domestic violence providers and survivors ney General,’’; and We don’t want to freeze that behavior all have spoken loud and clear with hundreds (iii) by adding at the end the following: that will be positive. This amendment of organizations endorsing H.R. 1620. They ‘‘(E) INELIGIBILITY.—If the Attorney Gen- would seriously damage the Violence have asked for the underlying bill, not a bait eral finds that a recipient of grant funds under this Act has fraudulently misused Against Women Act. and switch that is fatally flawed and makes no Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition such grant funds, after reasonable notice and meaningful improvements to the bill or to the opportunity for a hearing, such recipient to this amendment. law. shall not be eligible to receive grant funds Madam Speaker, among other things, this Finally, this amendment will not help the under this Act for up to 5 years. A misuse of amendment would merely extend for one year, legislation move in the Senate. We have spo- grant funds or an error that does not rise to rather than reauthorize for five years, some of ken with leaders in the Senate on this issue the level of fraud is not grounds for ineligi- the programs under the Violence Against on both sides of the aisle, and they agree that bility.’’. Women Act, essentially gutting the bill’s most we must improve the Violence Against Women The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- critical grant programs. Some of the programs Act, not freeze it as the Stefanik amendment ant to House Resolution 233, the gen- left out of this so-called extension are: would do. tlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. WAG- Outreach and services to underserved pop- Therefore, I urge opposition to this amend- NER) and a Member opposed each will ulations; ment, which would undermine H.R. 1620 and control 5 minutes. The rape prevention and education grant; would seriously damage the Violence Against The Chair recognizes the gentle- Transitional housing assistance grants for woman from Missouri. VAWA victims; Authorizing funding for the Women Act. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I Tribal Access Program; and ance of my time. yield myself such time as I may con- Child abuse training programs for judicial Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, sume. personnel and practitioners. Madam Speaker, I believe we have a By leaving these programs out, this amend- make no mistake, VAWA’s authoriza- tion lapse last year is due to House sacred responsibility to protect and ment fails to recognize the range of needs that empower women, end abuse and as- victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, Democrats’ choice to ram through their partisan version of this bill rath- sault, and hold perpetrators of violence dating violence, and stalking face. against women accountable for their This amendment also omits all of the im- er than work on a bipartisan basis. crimes. provements to VAWA that are contained in the When my colleague across the aisle However, we need to be sure that our underlying bill. H.R. 1620 is the product of talks about conversations with the efforts are effective. The Department years of consultation with a range of stake- Senate, we know last year that there of Justice inspector general has con- holders, many of whom work directly in the were no effective bipartisan conversa- sistently revealed fraudulent and field with survivors and have a deep knowl- tions with the Senate, which is why wasteful uses of VAWA grant funds. edge of VAWA’s programs. they didn’t take up the Democrats’ Relying in part on their expertise, this legis- partisan version. Congress should demand accountability lation contains dozens of important improve- My amendment is a clean extension so that every dollar marked for helping ments to the range of programs contained in of VAWA. It ensures that there is cer- victims and preventing violence VAWA to make it an even more effective tool tainty and funding for these programs. against women actually goes to help in addressing domestic violence. But this I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ for the most vulnerable. amendment dismisses the needs of the vic- this amendment. My commonsense amendment would tims and survivors whose voices were our Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- prevent those who commit fraud and guide in developing H.R. 1620. ance of my time. misuse from receiving VAWA funds. For example, the underlying legislation en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, they are stealing hances and expands victims’ services; it im- ant to House Resolution 233, the pre- from the victims that they are sup- proves the criminal justice response to gen- vious question is ordered on the posed to be helping by these efforts and der-based violence and expands legal assist- amendment offered by the gentle- should face the consequences. ance; it makes additional investments in pre- woman from New York (Ms. STEFANIK). Democrats and Republicans should vention; it improves access to housing for vic- The question is on the amendment. agree that this amendment will ad- tims and survivors; and it ends impunity for The question was taken; and the vance prevention efforts and victim non-Native perpetrators of sexual assault. Speaker pro tempore announced that services. I urge my colleagues on both It supports communities of color and the noes appear to have it. sides of the aisle to support my amend- LGBTQ individuals; it protects victims of dating Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, on that ment. violence from firearm homicide; and it im- I demand the yeas and nays. Madam Speaker, however, I want to proves the healthcare system’s response to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- take this opportunity to touch on domestic violence, sexual assault, dating vio- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution something that is even more impor- lence, and stalking. 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. tant. I am ashamed that Democrats But the Stefanik Amendment would elimi- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- would bring this legislation to the floor nate all of these vital provisions. Do not be ther proceedings on this question are without my amendment that would fooled—this amendment does not demonstrate postponed. allow sex trafficking victims to receive support for VAWA, it demonstrates a lack of AMENDMENT NO. 40 OFFERED BY MRS. WAGNER grant funding through the Creating commitment to ensuring that the programs The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now Hope Through Outreach, Options, Serv- contained within VAWA can best serve and in order to consider amendment No. 40 ices, and Education for Children and protect the survivors and victims who rely on printed in part B of House Report 117– Youth program. them. 12. My amendment was removed, Since VAWA’s enactment in 1994, Con- Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I stripped in a partisan fashion from gress has repeatedly enhanced the prior rise to offer my amendment No. 40 to VAWA this Congress, stripping vital

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.036 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1475 sex trafficking funding for victims and b 1300 Then I am as concerned about sex children. Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I trafficking as my good friend is. I have Also not allowed, Madam Speaker, yield myself the balance of my time. worked on this legislation. As a former was my amendment that bans the hor- In closing, this amendment will im- member of the Houston Area Women’s rors of sex-selection abortions that prove the underlying bill. Center, I am also well aware of the cri- have killed millions of girls around the I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ sis as it relates to the need for this bill. world and right here in the United on this amendment, and join me, along But in the manager’s amendment, we States. It is an unthinkable tragedy with the Department of Justice and the do have language that says that we that little girls are targeted for death inspector general, to make sure that should have a placeholder for sex traf- even before they are born solely be- we are preventing fraud and abuse in ficking victims who experience sexual cause of their sex, and I am grieved these grant programs and making sure violence and assault; that the Federal that Democrats would not allow a vote that every dollar marked for helping recognition of their recovery is impor- on this basis to protect unborn girls. victims and preventing violence tant. These two amendments are at the against women actually goes to help Throughout this bill, there are provi- very core of what it means to protect the most vulnerable. sions that will help individuals who are women and girls, and I am outraged Nevertheless, Madam Speaker, the sex-trafficked. We have that in the bill that Democrats have chosen to move underlying bill neglects to give traf- in relationship to the particular ac- forward in a partisan manner without ficking victims and children the re- tions that are generated if you are sex- these critical provisions. sources they need and was purposefully ually assaulted while you are sex-traf- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- stripped from this partisan piece of leg- ficked. leagues to support my amendment, and islation. So we know that this bill is sensitive. I reserve the balance of my time. There is more that can be done. We Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I oppose H.R. 1620, look forward to a freestanding bill that claim the time in opposition to this and I yield back the balance of my deals in specifics, as we have done in amendment. time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I the past. tleman from New York is recognized yield the balance of my time to the I held the first hearing in my con- for 5 minutes. gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON gressional district on human traf- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise LEE). ficking. I have worked with advocates in reluctant opposition to this amend- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, and continue to work with them, and ment. may I inquire as to the amount of time so I take issue that this bill is not sen- While I believe it is well-intentioned, remaining? sitive to sex-trafficked individuals, and and we all want to prevent the misuse The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- I look forward to working with the of Federal funds, I am concerned about tleman from New York has 31⁄4 minutes gentlewoman as we look forward to ex- the effect that it may have on small remaining. panded resources and expanded re- service providers that provide crucial Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, sponse to those who have been sex-traf- services to victims and survivors. let me acknowledge the leadership of ficked and human-trafficked, because It is also unnecessary since the un- the gentlewoman who has offered this that scourge continues. derlying bill maintains existing ac- amendment and the opportunities that This legislation responds to those countability measures, which have we have had to work together. I look like that woman in my district who proven to work very well. forward to working with her going for- lost her life in the days after Christmas This amendment imposes a manda- ward. and had her son shot at by her hus- tory bar on receiving grant funds up to I have also worked with, over the band. We pay tribute to her. I ask my 5 years if the grant recipient is found years—really starting from the time colleagues to vote against this amend- to have fraudulently misused such that I stood alongside of then-Senator ment. grant funds. Smaller providers, many Joe Biden as this bill was presented for Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I of whom are run on a voluntary basis, reauthorization. It went all the way yield back the balance of my time. are more likely to make financial er- through my time on the Judiciary SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to rors because they lack the accounting, Committee and the writing of this bill House Resolution 233, the previous financial, and compliance expertise in 2018, when, unfortunately, there was question is ordered on the amendment that larger organizations have. no effort by the Judiciary Committee offered by the gentlewoman from Mis- Many of these small providers are to put this bill forward for a hearing, souri (Mrs. WAGNER). culturally specific, rural, and Tribal there was no effort by the Senate Re- The question is on the amendment. programs that play a crucial role in publicans, and no effort by the Repub- The question was taken; and the their communities. Banning such lican President in 2018 to do anything Speaker pro tempore announced that groups from receiving funding for 5 about the scourge of violence against the noes appear to have it. years in these circumstances could women and men and many groups. Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, on have an unnecessarily punitive effect I have worked with the 200-plus orga- that I demand the yeas and nays. and could be detrimental to the vic- nizations that are involved in the coa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tims and survivors who rely on them. lition that stand against sexual assault ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution For many small service providers and rape and stalking and domestic vi- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. who rely on Federal funds to support olence. They are in many different cat- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- their operations, such a severe penalty, egories and sizes, but they are vital in ther proceedings on this question are or even the threat of one, could make their service. postponed. a difference between continuing to I am concerned that this amendment Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, serve victims and survivors in need and would undermine those smaller organi- further consideration of H.R. 1620 is shutting their doors forever. zations, who are unique in their service postponed. Accountability is vital in all forms, that they provide. They are in places f and I appreciate the spirit behind this where large organizations may not be. amendment; but, for these providers, I They are working with indigenous pop- REMOVING THE DEADLINE FOR fear it could end up doing more harm ulations, Native Americans, immigrant THE RATIFICATION OF THE than good. It is because of these con- women, LGBTQ. They are saving lives. EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT cerns that this amendment is opposed People of color, Hispanic, African The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- by the National Network to End Do- American, we have a very sizeable por- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- mestic Violence, among other organi- tion of them and in this legislation, we ished business is the vote on passage of zations, and I must reluctantly oppose are reaching out to people who cannot the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) re- the amendment as well. respond and help themselves; housing moving the deadline for the ratifica- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- provisions, in case you have to flee, ex- tion of the equal rights amendment, on ance of my time. pediting your ability to get housing. which the yeas and nays were ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.039 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1476 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 The Clerk read the title of the joint Burchett Hartzler Obernolte Grijalva (Garcı´a Lieu (Beyer) Roybal-Allard resolution. Burgess Hern Owens (IL)) Lowenthal (Aguilar) Calvert Herrell Palazzo Hastings (Beyer) Rush The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cammack Herrera Beutler Palmer (Wasserman McEachin (Underwood) question is on the passage of the joint Carl Hice (GA) Pence Schultz) (Wexton) Schneider resolution. Carter (GA) Higgins (LA) Perry Johnson (TX) Meng (Clark (Sherrill) Carter (TX) Hill (Jeffries) (MA)) The vote was taken by electronic de- Pfluger Sires (Pallone) Cawthorn Hinson Posey Kahele (Mrvan) Moore (WI) Slotkin Chabot Hollingsworth Kim (NJ) (Davids (Beyer) vice, and there were—yeas 222, nays Reschenthaler (Stevens) Cheney Hudson (KS)) Moulton 204, not voting 4, as follows: Rice (SC) Timmons Cline Huizenga Kirkpatrick (Underwood) Rodgers (WA) (Steube) [Roll No. 82] Cloud Issa (Stanton) Napolitano Rogers (AL) Clyde Jackson Kuster (Clark (Correa) Waltz YEAS—222 Rogers (KY) Cole Jacobs (NY) (MA)) Payne (Cammack) Adams Gomez Rose O’Halleran Comer Johnson (LA) Lamborn (Wasserman Watson Coleman Aguilar Gonzalez, Ocasio-Cortez Crawford Johnson (OH) Rosendale (Walberg) Schultz) (Pallone) Allred Vicente Omar Crenshaw Johnson (SD) Rouzer Langevin Peters (Kildee) Wilson (FL) Auchincloss Gottheimer Pallone Davidson Jordan Roy (Lynch) Pingree (Hayes) Axne Green, Al (TX) Panetta Davis, Rodney Joyce (OH) Rutherford Lawson (FL) (Cicilline) Young (Joyce Barraga´ n Grijalva Pappas DesJarlais Joyce (PA) Salazar (Evans) Porter (Wexton) (OH)) Bass Harder (CA) Pascrell Diaz-Balart Katko Scalise Beatty Hastings Payne Donalds Keller Schweikert Bera Hayes f Pelosi Duncan Kelly (MS) Scott, Austin Beyer Higgins (NY) Perlmutter Dunn Kelly (PA) Sessions Bishop (GA) Himes Peters Emmer Kim (CA) Simpson VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Blumenauer Horsford Phillips Estes Kustoff Smith (MO) REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2021 Blunt Rochester Houlahan Pingree Fallon LaHood Smith (NE) Bonamici Hoyer The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Pocan Feenstra LaMalfa Smith (NJ) Bourdeaux Huffman Porter Ferguson Lamborn Smucker WEXTON). Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Bowman Jackson Lee Pressley Fischbach Latta Boyle, Brendan Jacobs (CA) Spartz rule XIX, further consideration of the Price (NC) Fitzgerald LaTurner F. Jayapal Stauber bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Vio- Quigley Fleischmann Lesko Brown Jeffries Steel Raskin Fortenberry Long lence Against Women Act of 1994, and Brownley Johnson (GA) Stefanik Reed Foxx Loudermilk for other purposes, will now resume. Bush Johnson (TX) Steil Rice (NY) Franklin, C. Lucas Bustos Jones Steube The Clerk read the title of the bill. Ross Scott Luetkemeyer Butterfield Kahele Stewart Roybal-Allard Fulcher Mace AMENDMENTS EN BLOC OFFERED BY MR. NADLER Carbajal Kaptur Stivers Ruiz Gaetz Mann OF NEW YORK Ca´ rdenas Keating Taylor Ruppersberger Gallagher Massie Carson Kelly (IL) Tenney The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Rush Garbarino Mast Cartwright Khanna Thompson (PA) Ryan Garcia (CA) McCarthy ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Case Kildee Tiffany Sa´ nchez Gibbs McCaul ished business is the question on the Casten Kilmer Timmons Sarbanes Gimenez McClain Castor (FL) Kim (NJ) Turner adoption of amendments en bloc, print- Scanlon Gohmert McClintock Castro (TX) Kind Upton ed in part B of House Report 117–12, on Schakowsky Gonzales, Tony McHenry Chu Kirkpatrick Valadao Schiff Gonzalez (OH) McKinley which further proceedings were post- Cicilline Krishnamoorthi Schneider Good (VA) Meijer Van Drew poned and on which the yeas and nays Clark (MA) Kuster Schrader Gooden (TX) Meuser Van Duyne Clarke (NY) Lamb were ordered. Schrier Gosar Miller (IL) Wagner Cleaver Langevin The Clerk will redesignate the Scott (VA) Granger Miller (WV) Walberg Clyburn Larsen (WA) Scott, David Graves (LA) Miller-Meeks Walorski amendments en bloc. Cohen Larson (CT) Sewell Graves (MO) Moolenaar Waltz Connolly Lawrence The Clerk redesignated the amend- Sherman Green (TN) Mooney Weber (TX) Cooper Lawson (FL) ments en bloc. Sherrill Greene (GA) Moore (AL) Webster (FL) Correa Lee (CA) Sires Griffith Moore (UT) Wenstrup The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Costa Lee (NV) Grothman Mullin Westerman question is on the amendments en bloc Courtney Leger Fernandez Slotkin Guest Murphy (NC) Williams (TX) Craig Levin (CA) Smith (WA) offered by the gentleman from New Guthrie Nehls Wittman Crist Levin (MI) Soto Hagedorn Newhouse Womack York (Mr. NADLER). Crow Lieu Spanberger Harris Norman Young The vote was taken by electronic de- Cuellar Lofgren Speier Harshbarger Nunes Zeldin Curtis Lowenthal Stanton vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays Davids (KS) Luria Stevens NOT VOTING—4 197, not voting 4, as follows: Davis, Danny K. Lynch Strickland Brady Takano [Roll No. 83] Dean Malinowski Suozzi Kinzinger Wilson (SC) DeFazio Malliotakis Swalwell YEAS—228 DeGette Maloney, Thompson (CA) Adams Clarke (NY) Fletcher Thompson (MS) DeLauro Carolyn B. b 1355 Aguilar Cleaver Foster DelBene Maloney, Sean Titus Allred Clyburn Frankel, Lois Delgado Manning Tlaib Messrs. BAIRD, GROTHMAN, and Auchincloss Cohen Gallego Demings Matsui Tonko BOST changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ Axne Connolly Garamendi DeSaulnier McBath Torres (CA) Barraga´ n Cooper Garcı´a (IL) Deutch McCollum Torres (NY) to ‘‘nay.’’ Bass Correa Garcia (TX) Dingell McEachin Trahan So the joint resolution was passed. Beatty Costa Golden Doggett McGovern Trone The result of the vote was announced Bera Courtney Gomez Underwood Doyle, Michael McNerney as above recorded. Beyer Craig Gottheimer F. Meeks Vargas Bishop (GA) Crist Green, Al (TX) Escobar Meng Veasey A motion to reconsider was laid on Blumenauer Crow Griffith Eshoo Mfume Vela the table. Blunt Rochester Cuellar Grijalva Espaillat Moore (WI) Vela´ zquez Stated for: Bonamici Davids (KS) Harder (CA) Evans Morelle Wasserman Bourdeaux Davis, Danny K. Hastings Fitzpatrick Moulton Schultz Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I was un- Bowman Davis, Rodney Hayes Fletcher Mrvan Waters able to cast my vote on passage of H.J. Res. Boyle, Brendan Dean Higgins (NY) Foster Murphy (FL) Watson Coleman 17—Removing the Deadline for the Ratifica- F. DeFazio Himes Frankel, Lois Nadler Welch tion of the Equal Rights Amendment. Had I Brown DeGette Horsford Gallego Napolitano Wexton Brownley DeLauro Houlahan Garamendi Neal Wild been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Bush DelBene Hoyer Garcı´a (IL) Neguse Williams (GA) rollcall No. 82. Bustos Delgado Huffman Garcia (TX) Newman Wilson (FL) Butterfield Demings Jackson Lee MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Golden Norcross Yarmuth Carbajal DeSaulnier Jacobs (CA) RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Ca´ rdenas Deutch Jayapal NAYS—204 Allred (Davids Buchanan DeSaulnier Carson Dingell Jeffries Aderholt Balderson Bishop (NC) (KS)) (Gimenez) (Matsui) Cartwright Doggett Johnson (GA) Allen Banks Boebert Axne (Stevens) Bush (Clark DesJarlais Case Doyle, Michael Johnson (TX) Amodei Barr Bost Barraga´ n (Beyer) (MA)) (Fleischmann) Casten F. Jones Armstrong Bentz Brooks Bera (Aguilar) Ca´ rdenas Garamendi Castor (FL) Escobar Joyce (OH) Arrington Bergman Buchanan Bishop (GA) (Gomez) (Sherman) Castro (TX) Eshoo Kahele Babin Bice (OK) Buck (Butterfield) Cleaver (Davids Garbarino (Joyce Chu Espaillat Kaptur Bacon Biggs Bucshon Blumenauer (KS)) (OH)) Cicilline Evans Katko Baird Bilirakis Budd (Beyer) Clark (MA) Fitzpatrick Keating

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.041 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1477 Kelly (IL) Murphy (FL) Sherrill Rouzer Steel Van Duyne Carter (TX) Herrera Beutler Palmer Khanna Nadler Simpson Roy Stefanik Wagner Cartwright Hice (GA) Pappas Kildee Napolitano Sires Rutherford Steil Walberg Cawthorn Higgins (LA) Pence Kilmer Neal Slotkin Salazar Steube Walorski Chabot Hill Perlmutter Kim (NJ) Neguse Smith (WA) Scalise Stewart Waltz Cheney Hinson Perry Kind Newman Soto Schweikert Stivers Weber (TX) Cicilline Hollingsworth Peters Kirkpatrick Norcross Spanberger Scott, Austin Taylor Webster (FL) Cline Horsford Pfluger Krishnamoorthi O’Halleran Speier Sessions Tenney Wenstrup Cloud Houlahan Phillips Smith (MO) Thompson (PA) Westerman Kuster Ocasio-Cortez Stanton Clyde Hudson Pingree Lamb Omar Smith (NE) Tiffany Williams (TX) Cole Issa Posey Stauber Langevin Pallone Smith (NJ) Timmons Wittman Comer Jackson Reed Stevens Larsen (WA) Panetta Smucker Turner Womack Cooper Jacobs (NY) Reschenthaler Strickland Larson (CT) Pappas Spartz Valadao Zeldin Craig Johnson (LA) Rice (NY) Lawrence Pascrell Suozzi Crawford Johnson (OH) Rice (SC) Lawson (FL) Payne Swalwell NOT VOTING—4 Crenshaw Johnson (SD) Rodgers (WA) Lee (CA) Perlmutter Takano Brady Gonzalez, Kinzinger Crist Jordan Rogers (AL) Lee (NV) Peters Thompson (CA) Vicente Wilson (SC) Crow Joyce (PA) Rogers (KY) Leger Fernandez Phillips Thompson (MS) Curtis Keller Rose Levin (CA) Pingree Titus Davids (KS) Kelly (MS) Rosendale Levin (MI) Pocan Tlaib b 1443 Davis, Rodney Kelly (PA) Rouzer Lieu Porter Tonko DeFazio Kim (CA) Roy Lofgren Pressley Torres (CA) So the en bloc amendments were Delgado Kim (NJ) Rutherford Lowenthal Price (NC) Torres (NY) agreed to. DesJarlais Kind Salazar Luria Quigley Trahan The result of the vote was announced Diaz-Balart Kustoff Scalise Lynch Raskin Trone as above recorded. Donalds LaHood Schneider Malinowski Rice (NY) Duncan LaMalfa Schrier Underwood A motion to reconsider was laid on Maloney, Ross Upton Dunn Lamb Schweikert Carolyn B. Roybal-Allard Van Drew the table. Emmer Lamborn Scott, Austin Maloney, Sean Ruiz Estes Latta Sessions Vargas MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Manning Ruppersberger Fallon LaTurner Simpson Veasey Matsui Rush RESOLUTION 8, 118TH CONGRESS Feenstra Lee (NV) Slotkin Vela McBath Ryan Allred (Davids Hastings Moulton Ferguson Lesko Smith (MO) Vela´ zquez McCollum Sa´ nchez (KS)) (Wasserman (Underwood) Fischbach Long Smith (NE) Wasserman McEachin Sarbanes Axne (Stevens) Schultz) Napolitano Fitzgerald Loudermilk Smith (NJ) Schultz McGovern Scanlon Barraga´ n (Beyer) Johnson (TX) (Correa) Fitzpatrick Lucas Smucker Waters McNerney Schakowsky (Jeffries) Payne Fleischmann Luetkemeyer Spanberger Watson Coleman Bera (Aguilar) Meeks Schiff Kahele (Mrvan) (Wasserman Fortenberry Luria Spartz Welch Bishop (GA) Meijer Schneider Kim (NJ) (Davids Schultz) Foxx Mace Stauber Wexton (Butterfield) Meng Schrader Blumenauer (KS)) Peters (Kildee) Franklin, C. Malinowski Steel Mfume Schrier Wild Scott Malliotakis Stefanik (Beyer) Kirkpatrick Pingree Moore (WI) Scott (VA) Williams (GA) Fulcher Mann Steil Buchanan (Stanton) (Cicilline) Morelle Scott, David Wilson (FL) Porter (Wexton) Gaetz Massie Steube (Gimenez) Kuster (Clark Moulton Sewell Yarmuth Rush Gallagher Mast Stevens Bush (Clark (MA)) Mrvan Sherman Young (Underwood) Garamendi McBath Stewart (MA)) Lamborn Schneider Garcia (CA) McCarthy Taylor Ca´ rdenas (Walberg) NAYS—197 (Sherrill) Gibbs McCaul Tenney Langevin (Gomez) Sires (Pallone) Gimenez McClain Thompson (CA) Aderholt Fischbach Kim (CA) Cleaver (Davids (Lynch) Slotkin Gohmert McClintock Thompson (PA) Allen Fitzgerald Kustoff (KS)) Lawson (FL) (Stevens) Gonzales, Tony McHenry Tiffany Amodei Fleischmann LaHood DeSaulnier (Evans) Timmons Gonzalez (OH) McKinley Timmons Armstrong Fortenberry LaMalfa (Matsui) Lieu (Beyer) (Steube) Good (VA) Meijer Turner Arrington Foxx Lamborn DesJarlais Lowenthal Waltz Gooden (TX) Meuser Underwood Babin Franklin, C. Latta (Fleischmann) (Beyer) (Cammack) Gosar Miller (IL) Upton Bacon Scott LaTurner Garamendi McEachin Watson Coleman Gottheimer Miller (WV) Valadao Baird Fulcher Lesko (Sherman) (Wexton) (Pallone) Granger Miller-Meeks Van Drew Balderson Gaetz Long Garbarino (Joyce Meng (Clark Wilson (FL) Graves (LA) Moolenaar Van Duyne Banks Gallagher Loudermilk (OH)) (MA)) (Hayes) Graves (MO) Mooney Wagner Barr Garbarino Lucas Grijalva (Garcı´a Moore (WI) Young (Joyce Green (TN) Moore (AL) Walberg Bentz Garcia (CA) Luetkemeyer (IL)) (Beyer) (OH)) Greene (GA) Moore (UT) Walorski Bergman Gibbs Mace Griffith Moore (WI) Waltz Bice (OK) Gimenez Malliotakis AMENDMENT NO. 40 OFFERED BY MRS. WAGNER Grothman Mullin Weber (TX) Biggs Gohmert Mann The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Guest Murphy (FL) Webster (FL) Bilirakis Gonzales, Tony Massie Guthrie Murphy (NC) Wenstrup STRICKLAND). Pursuant to clause 8 of Bishop (NC) Gonzalez (OH) Mast Hagedorn Nehls Westerman Boebert Good (VA) McCarthy rule XX, the unfinished business is the Harder (CA) Newhouse Wexton Bost Gooden (TX) McCaul question on amendment No. 40, printed Harris Norman Wild Brooks Gosar McClain in part B of House Report 117–12, on Harshbarger Nunes Williams (TX) Buchanan Granger McClintock Hartzler Obernolte Wittman Buck Graves (LA) McHenry which further proceedings were post- Hayes Owens Womack Bucshon Graves (MO) McKinley poned and on which the yeas and nays Hern Palazzo Zeldin Budd Green (TN) Meuser were ordered. Burchett Greene (GA) Miller (IL) NAYS—174 Burgess Grothman Miller (WV) The Clerk will redesignate the Calvert Guest Miller-Meeks amendment. Adams Clark (MA) Frankel, Lois Cammack Guthrie Moolenaar The Clerk redesignated the amend- Aguilar Clarke (NY) Gallego Carl Hagedorn Mooney Auchincloss Cleaver Garcı´a (IL) Carter (GA) Harris Moore (AL) ment. Barraga´ n Clyburn Garcia (TX) Carter (TX) Harshbarger Moore (UT) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bass Cohen Golden Cawthorn Hartzler Mullin question is on the amendment offered Beatty Connolly Gomez Chabot Hern Murphy (NC) Bera Correa Gonzalez, Cheney Herrell Nehls by the gentlewoman from Missouri Beyer Courtney Vicente Cline Herrera Beutler Newhouse (Mrs. WAGNER). Bishop (GA) Cuellar Green, Al (TX) Cloud Hice (GA) Norman The vote was taken by electronic de- Blumenauer Davis, Danny K. Grijalva Clyde Higgins (LA) Nunes vice, and there were—yeas 242, nays Blunt Rochester Dean Hastings Cole Hill Obernolte Bonamici DeGette Higgins (NY) Comer Hinson Owens 174, not voting 13, as follows: Bowman DeLauro Himes Crawford Hollingsworth Palazzo [Roll No. 84] Boyle, Brendan DelBene Hoyer Crenshaw Hudson Palmer F. Demings Huffman Curtis Huizenga Pence YEAS—242 Brown DeSaulnier Jackson Lee Davidson Issa Perry Aderholt Banks Buchanan Brownley Deutch Jacobs (CA) DesJarlais Jackson Pfluger Allen Barr Buck Bush Dingell Jayapal Diaz-Balart Jacobs (NY) Posey Allred Bentz Bucshon Butterfield Doggett Jeffries Donalds Johnson (LA) Reed Amodei Bergman Budd Carbajal Doyle, Michael Johnson (GA) Duncan Johnson (OH) Reschenthaler Armstrong Bice (OK) Burchett Ca´ rdenas F. Johnson (TX) Dunn Johnson (SD) Rice (SC) Arrington Biggs Burgess Carson Escobar Jones Emmer Jordan Rodgers (WA) Axne Bilirakis Bustos Case Eshoo Kahele Estes Joyce (PA) Rogers (AL) Babin Bishop (NC) Calvert Casten Espaillat Kaptur Fallon Keller Rogers (KY) Bacon Boebert Cammack Castor (FL) Evans Keating Feenstra Kelly (MS) Rose Baird Bourdeaux Carl Castro (TX) Fletcher Kelly (IL) Ferguson Kelly (PA) Rosendale Balderson Brooks Carter (GA) Chu Foster Khanna

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.023 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1478 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 Kildee Nadler Sewell Moulton Porter (Wexton) Waltz NAYS—249 Kilmer Napolitano Sherman (Underwood) Rush (Cammack) Adams Golden Napolitano Kirkpatrick Neal Sherrill Napolitano (Underwood) Watson Coleman Aderholt Gomez Neal Krishnamoorthi Neguse Sires (Correa) Schneider (Pallone) Aguilar Kuster Newman Payne (Sherrill) Gonzalez, Neguse Smith (WA) Wilson (FL) Allred Langevin Norcross (Wasserman Sires (Pallone) Vicente Newman Soto (Hayes) Arrington Larsen (WA) O’Halleran Schultz) Slotkin Good (VA) Norcross Speier Auchincloss Larson (CT) Ocasio-Cortez Peters (Kildee) (Stevens) Gooden (TX) O’Halleran Stanton Axne Lawrence Omar Pingree Timmons Gosar Ocasio-Cortez Strickland Barraga´ n Lawson (FL) Pallone (Cicilline) (Steube) Gottheimer Omar Suozzi Bass Lee (CA) Panetta Green, Al (TX) Pallone Swalwell Beatty Leger Fernandez Pascrell AMENDMENT NO. 36 OFFERED BY MS. STEFANIK Greene (GA) Palmer Takano Bera Levin (CA) Payne Grijalva Panetta Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. JA- Beyer Levin (MI) Pocan Harder (CA) Pappas Titus COBS of California). Pursuant to clause Biggs Lieu Porter Harris Pascrell Tlaib Bishop (GA) Lofgren Pressley 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is Hartzler Payne Blumenauer Lowenthal Price (NC) Tonko the question on amendment No. 36, Hastings Perlmutter Blunt Rochester Lynch Quigley Torres (CA) Hayes Peters printed in part B of House Report 117– Boebert Maloney, Raskin Torres (NY) Hice (GA) Phillips Bonamici Carolyn B. Ross Trahan 12, on which further proceedings were Higgins (NY) Pingree Bourdeaux Maloney, Sean Roybal-Allard Trone postponed and on which the yeas and Himes Pocan Bowman Manning Ruiz Vargas Horsford Porter nays were ordered. Boyle, Brendan Matsui Ruppersberger Veasey Houlahan Pressley The Clerk will redesignate the F. McCollum Rush Vela Hoyer Price (NC) Brown McEachin Ryan Vela´ zquez amendment. Huffman Quigley Brownley McGovern Sa´ nchez Wasserman The Clerk redesignated the amend- Jackson Raskin Budd McNerney Sarbanes Schultz Jackson Lee Rice (NY) ment. Bush Meeks Scanlon Waters Jacobs (CA) Rogers (AL) Bustos Meng Schakowsky Watson Coleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Jayapal Rose Butterfield Mfume Schiff Welch question is on the amendment offered Jeffries Rosendale Carbajal Morelle Schrader Williams (GA) Johnson (GA) Ross by the gentlewoman from New York Ca´ rdenas Moulton Scott (VA) Wilson (FL) Johnson (TX) Roybal-Allard (Ms. STEFANIK). Carl Jones Mrvan Scott, David Yarmuth Ruiz Carson Jordan The vote was taken by electronic de- Ruppersberger Cartwright Kahele NOT VOTING—13 Rush vice, and there were—yeas 177, nays Case Kaptur Bost Herrell Stivers Ryan 249, not voting 3, as follows: Casten Katko Brady Huizenga Sa´ nchez Wilson (SC) Castor (FL) Keating Costa Joyce (OH) [Roll No. 85] Sarbanes Young Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Davidson Katko Scanlon YEAS—177 Chu Khanna Garbarino Kinzinger Schakowsky Cicilline Kildee Allen Granger Newhouse Schiff Clark (MA) Kilmer Amodei Graves (LA) Norman Schneider b 1531 Armstrong Graves (MO) Clarke (NY) Kim (NJ) Nunes Schrader Babin Green (TN) Cleaver Kind Ms. MATSUI, Mr. THOMPSON of Obernolte Schrier Bacon Griffith Clyburn Kirkpatrick Owens Scott (VA) Mississippi, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Messrs. Baird Grothman Cohen Krishnamoorthi Palazzo Scott, David VEASEY, BUTTERFIELD, and Ms. Balderson Guest Connolly Kuster Pence Sewell Banks Guthrie Cooper Lamb SCANLON changed their vote from Perry Sherman Barr Hagedorn Correa Lamborn ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Pfluger Sherrill Bentz Harshbarger Costa Langevin Posey Sires Mrs. MCBATH, Messrs. POSEY, ROG- Bergman Hern Courtney Larsen (WA) Reed Slotkin ERS of Alabama, and BABIN changed Bice (OK) Herrell Craig Larson (CT) Reschenthaler Smith (WA) Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Crist Lawrence their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Rice (SC) Bishop (NC) Higgins (LA) Crow Lawson (FL) Soto Rodgers (WA) So the amendment was agreed to. Bost Hill Cuellar Lee (CA) Spanberger The result of the vote was announced Brooks Hinson Rogers (KY) Davids (KS) Lee (NV) Speier as above recorded. Buchanan Hollingsworth Rouzer Davidson Leger Fernandez Stanton Roy Steube A motion to reconsider was laid on Buck Hudson Davis, Danny K. Lesko Bucshon Huizenga Rutherford Dean Levin (CA) Stevens the table. Burchett Issa Salazar DeFazio Levin (MI) Strickland Stated for: Burgess Jacobs (NY) Scalise DeGette Lieu Suozzi Ms. HERRELL. Madam Speaker, I missed Calvert Johnson (LA) Schweikert DeLauro Lofgren Swalwell Cammack Johnson (OH) Scott, Austin DelBene Lowenthal Takano this vote because I was unavoidably detained. Carter (GA) Johnson (SD) Sessions Delgado Luria Thompson (CA) Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ Carter (TX) Joyce (OH) Simpson Demings Lynch Thompson (MS) on rollcall No. 84. Cawthorn Joyce (PA) Smith (MO) DeSaulnier Malinowski Titus Tlaib Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I was Chabot Keller Smith (NE) DesJarlais Maloney, Cheney Kelly (MS) Smith (NJ) Deutch Carolyn B. Tonko unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I Cline Kelly (PA) Smucker Dingell Maloney, Sean Torres (CA) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 84. Cloud Kim (CA) Spartz Doggett Manning Torres (NY) Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, had I Clyde Kustoff Stauber Doyle, Michael Massie Trahan F. Matsui Trone been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Cole LaHood Steel Comer LaMalfa Stefanik Escobar McBath Underwood Eshoo Vargas rollcall No. 84. Crawford Latta Steil McCollum Espaillat McEachin Veasey Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I was unavail- Crenshaw LaTurner Stewart Evans McGovern Vela Curtis Long Stivers able to vote in the House on March 17, 2021. Fitzpatrick McNerney Vela´ zquez Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Taylor Had I been present, I would have voted: roll- Fletcher Meeks Wasserman Diaz-Balart Lucas Tenney Donalds Luetkemeyer Foster Meng Schultz call 84: ‘‘yes.’’ Thompson (PA) Duncan Mace Foxx Mfume Waters MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Tiffany Dunn Malliotakis Frankel, Lois Miller (IL) Watson Coleman Timmons RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Emmer Mann Gaetz Moore (WI) Welch Turner Allred (Davids DeSaulnier Kuster (Clark Estes Mast Gallego Morelle Wexton Upton (KS)) (Matsui) (MA)) Fallon McCarthy Garamendi Moulton Wild Valadao Axne (Stevens) DesJarlais Lamborn Feenstra McCaul Garcı´a (IL) Mrvan Williams (GA) Van Drew Barraga´ n (Beyer) (Fleischmann) (Walberg) Ferguson McClain Garcia (TX) Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Van Duyne Bera (Aguilar) Garamendi Langevin Fischbach McClintock Gohmert Nadler Yarmuth Wagner Bishop (GA) (Sherman) (Lynch) Fitzgerald McHenry Grijalva (Garcı´a Fleischmann McKinley Walberg NOT VOTING—3 (Butterfield) Lawson (FL) Walorski Blumenauer (IL)) (Evans) Fortenberry Meijer Brady Kinzinger Wilson (SC) Hastings Franklin, C. Meuser Waltz (Beyer) Lieu (Beyer) (Wasserman Scott Miller (WV) Weber (TX) Buchanan Lowenthal Schultz) Fulcher Miller-Meeks Webster (FL) b 1620 (Gimenez) (Beyer) Johnson (TX) Gallagher Moolenaar Wenstrup Bush (Clark (Jeffries) McEachin Garbarino Mooney Westerman Ms. SEWELL, Messrs. HICE of Geor- (MA)) Kahele (Mrvan) (Wexton) Garcia (CA) Moore (AL) Williams (TX) gia, ROSE, and Mrs. MILLER of Illi- ´ Cardenas Kim (NJ) (Davids Meng (Clark Gibbs Moore (UT) Wittman nois changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to (Gomez) (KS)) (MA)) Gimenez Mullin Womack Cleaver (Davids Kirkpatrick Moore (WI) Gonzales, Tony Murphy (NC) Young ‘‘nay.’’ (KS)) (Stanton) (Beyer) Gonzalez (OH) Nehls Zeldin So the amendment was rejected.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.024 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1479 The result of the vote was announced Huffman McEachin Schrader Rose Spartz Wagner as above recorded. Issa McGovern Schrier Rouzer Steel Walberg Jackson Lee McNerney Scott (VA) Roy Stefanik Walorski A motion to reconsider was laid on Jacobs (CA) Meeks Scott, David Rutherford Steube Waltz the table. Jacobs (NY) Meijer Sewell Scalise Stewart Weber (TX) Jayapal Meng Sherman Schweikert Taylor Webster (FL) MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Jeffries Mfume Sherrill Scott, Austin Tenney Westerman RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Johnson (GA) Miller-Meeks Simpson Sessions Thompson (PA) Williams (TX) Smith (MO) Tiffany Allred (Davids Hastings Moulton Johnson (TX) Moore (WI) Sires Wittman Jones Moulton Slotkin Smith (NE) Timmons (KS)) (Wasserman (Underwood) Womack Joyce (OH) Mrvan Smith (WA) Smith (NJ) Turner Axne (Stevens) Schultz) Napolitano Zeldin Barraga´ n (Beyer) Johnson (TX) (Correa) Kahele Mullin Soto Smucker Van Duyne Bera (Aguilar) (Jeffries) Payne Kaptur Murphy (FL) Spanberger Katko Nadler Speier NOT VOTING—14 Bishop (GA) Kahele (Mrvan) (Wasserman Keating Napolitano Stanton (Butterfield) Kim (NJ) (Davids Schultz) Brady Guest Rosendale Kelly (IL) Neal Stauber Blumenauer (KS)) Peters (Kildee) Ca´ rdenas Kinzinger Salazar Khanna Neguse Steil Kirkpatrick Pingree Carter (GA) Loudermilk Wenstrup (Beyer) Kildee Newman Stevens Buchanan (Stanton) (Cicilline) Crenshaw Morelle Wilson (SC) Porter (Wexton) Kilmer O’Halleran Stivers (Gimenez) Kuster (Clark Gomez Norcross Rush Kim (CA) Ocasio-Cortez Strickland Bush (Clark (MA)) (Underwood) Kim (NJ) Omar Suozzi (MA)) Lamborn Schneider Kind Pallone Swalwell b 1708 Ca´ rdenas (Walberg) (Sherrill) Kirkpatrick Panetta Takano Langevin (Gomez) Sires (Pallone) Krishnamoorthi Pappas Thompson (CA) Mr. ISSA changed his vote from Cleaver (Davids (Lynch) Slotkin Kuster Pascrell Thompson (MS) ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ (KS)) Lawson (FL) (Stevens) Lamb Payne Titus DeSaulnier (Evans) Timmons Langevin Pelosi Tlaib So the bill was passed. (Matsui) Lieu (Beyer) (Steube) Larsen (WA) Perlmutter Tonko The result of the vote was announced DesJarlais Lowenthal Waltz Larson (CT) Peters Torres (CA) as above recorded. (Fleischmann) (Beyer) (Cammack) Lawrence Phillips Torres (NY) Garamendi McEachin Watson Coleman Lawson (FL) Pingree Trahan A motion to reconsider was laid on (Sherman) (Wexton) (Pallone) Lee (CA) Pocan Trone the table. Lee (NV) Porter Underwood Garbarino (Joyce Meng (Clark Wilson (FL) Stated for: (OH)) (MA)) (Hayes) Leger Fernandez Pressley Upton Grijalva (Garcı´a Moore (WI) Young (Joyce Levin (CA) Price (NC) Valadao Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, had I been (IL)) (Beyer) (OH)) Levin (MI) Quigley Van Drew Lieu Raskin Vargas present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Lofgren Reed Veasey No. 86. LAWRENCE). The previous question is Lowenthal Rice (NY) Vela Ms. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I was un- Luria Ross Vela´ zquez ordered on the bill, as amended. Lynch Roybal-Allard Wasserman avoidably detained. Had I been present, I The question is on the engrossment Malinowski Ruiz Schultz would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 86. and third reading of the bill. Malliotakis Ruppersberger Waters Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Madam Speaker, due to Maloney, Rush Watson Coleman The bill was ordered to be engrossed Carolyn B. Ryan Welch the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic, I am using and read a third time, and was read the Maloney, Sean Sa´ nchez Wexton a proxy to vote on my behalf (pursuant to third time. Manning Sarbanes Wild House Resolution 8 and in accordance with The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Matsui Scanlon Williams (GA) regulation C.6.). Regretfully, my proxy was un- McBath Schakowsky Wilson (FL) question is on the passage of the bill. McCaul Schiff Yarmuth able to arrive at the House floor within the al- The question was taken; and the McCollum Schneider Young lotted time to cast my vote for H.R. 1620, the Speaker pro tempore announced that Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act the ayes appeared to have it. NAYS—172 of 2021. Had I been present, I would have Mr. JORDAN. Madam Speaker, on Aderholt Fitzgerald Kelly (MS) voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 86 (H.R. 1620—the Allen Fleischmann Kelly (PA) Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act that I demand the yeas and nays. Amodei Fortenberry Kustoff The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Armstrong Foxx LaHood of 2021). ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Arrington Franklin, C. LaMalfa Stated against: Babin Scott Lamborn 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Bacon Fulcher Latta Mr. ROSENDALE. Madam Speaker, I was The vote was taken by electronic de- Baird Gaetz LaTurner unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I vice, and there were—yeas 244, nays Banks Gallagher Lesko would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 86. Barr Garbarino Long 172, not voting 14, as follows: Bentz Garcia (CA) Lucas Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, [Roll No. 86] Bergman Gibbs Luetkemeyer had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ Biggs Gohmert Mace on rollcall No. 86. YEAS—244 Bilirakis Gonzales, Tony Mann Adams Castor (FL) Dingell Bishop (NC) Good (VA) Massie Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, on Aguilar Castro (TX) Doggett Boebert Gooden (TX) Mast Wednesday, March 17, 2021, had I been Allred Chu Doyle, Michael Brooks Gosar McCarthy present to vote on rollcall No. 86, I would have Auchincloss Cicilline F. Buchanan Granger McClain Axne Clark (MA) Escobar Buck Graves (LA) McClintock voted ‘‘nay.’’ Balderson Clarke (NY) Eshoo Bucshon Graves (MO) McHenry Allred (Davids Hastings Napolitano Barraga´ n Cleaver Espaillat Budd Green (TN) McKinley (KS)) (Wasserman (Correa) Bass Clyburn Evans Burchett Greene (GA) Meuser Axne (Stevens) Schultz) Payne Beatty Cohen Fitzpatrick Burgess Griffith Miller (IL) Barraga´ n (Beyer) Johnson (TX) (Wasserman Bera Cole Fletcher Calvert Grothman Miller (WV) Bera (Aguilar) (Jeffries) Schultz) Beyer Connolly Foster Cammack Guthrie Moolenaar Bishop (GA) Kahele (Mrvan) Peters (Kildee) Bice (OK) Cooper Frankel, Lois Carl Hagedorn Mooney (Butterfield) Kim (NJ) (Davids Pingree Bishop (GA) Correa Gallego Cawthorn Harris Moore (AL) Blumenauer (KS)) (Cicilline) Blumenauer Costa Garamendi Chabot Harshbarger Moore (UT) Kirkpatrick (Beyer) Porter (Wexton) Blunt Rochester Courtney Garcı´a (IL) Cheney Hartzler Murphy (NC) (Stanton) Buchanan Rush Bonamici Craig Garcia (TX) Cline Hern Nehls Kuster (Clark (Gimenez) (Underwood) Bost Crist Gimenez Cloud Herrell Newhouse (MA)) Schneider Bourdeaux Crow Golden Clyde Herrera Beutler Norman Bush (Clark Langevin (Sherrill) Bowman Cuellar Gonzalez (OH) Comer Hice (GA) Nunes (MA)) (Lynch) Sires (Pallone) Boyle, Brendan Davids (KS) Gonzalez, Crawford Higgins (LA) Obernolte Cleaver (Davids Lawson (FL) F. Davis, Danny K. Vicente Curtis Hill Owens (KS)) (Evans) Slotkin Brown Davis, Rodney Gottheimer Davidson Hinson Palazzo DeSaulnier Lieu (Beyer) (Stevens) Brownley Dean Green, Al (TX) DesJarlais Hollingsworth Palmer (Matsui) Lowenthal Timmons Bush DeFazio Grijalva Donalds Hudson Pence DesJarlais (Beyer) (Steube) Bustos DeGette Harder (CA) Duncan Huizenga Perry (Fleischmann) McEachin Waltz Butterfield DeLauro Hastings Dunn Jackson Pfluger Garamendi (Wexton) (Cammack) Carbajal DelBene Hayes Emmer Johnson (LA) Posey (Sherman) Meng (Clark Watson Coleman Carson Delgado Higgins (NY) Estes Johnson (OH) Reschenthaler Garbarino (Joyce (MA)) (Pallone) Carter (TX) Demings Himes Fallon Johnson (SD) Rice (SC) (OH)) Moore (WI) Wilson (FL) Cartwright DeSaulnier Horsford Feenstra Jordan Rodgers (WA) Grijalva (Garcı´a (Beyer) (Hayes) Case Deutch Houlahan Ferguson Joyce (PA) Rogers (AL) (IL)) Moulton Young (Joyce Casten Diaz-Balart Hoyer Fischbach Keller Rogers (KY) (Underwood) (OH))

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.048 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1480 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 AWARDING THREE CONGRES- Keating Morelle Sewell A motion to reconsider was laid on Keller Moulton Sherman SIONAL MEDALS TO UNITED Kelly (IL) Mrvan Sherrill the table. STATES CAPITOL POLICE AND Kelly (MS) Mullin Simpson Allred (Davids Hastings Napolitano THOSE WHO PROTECTED THE Kelly (PA) Murphy (FL) Sires (KS)) (Wasserman (Correa) U.S. CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6, 2021 Khanna Murphy (NC) Slotkin Axne (Stevens) Schultz) Payne Kildee Nadler Smith (MO) Barraga´ n (Beyer) Johnson (TX) (Wasserman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Kilmer Napolitano Smith (NE) Bera (Aguilar) (Jeffries) Schultz) ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Kim (CA) Neal Smith (NJ) Bishop (GA) Kahele (Mrvan) Peters (Kildee) Kim (NJ) Neguse (Butterfield) Kim (NJ) (Davids ished business is the vote on the mo- Smith (WA) Pingree Kind Nehls Smucker Blumenauer (KS)) (Cicilline) Kirkpatrick Newhouse (Beyer) Kirkpatrick tion to suspend the rules and pass the Soto Porter (Wexton) Krishnamoorthi Newman Buchanan (Stanton) bill (H.R. 1085) to award three congres- Spanberger Rush Kuster Norcross (Gimenez) Kuster (Clark Spartz (Underwood) sional gold medals to the United States Kustoff Norman Bush (Clark (MA)) Speier Schneider Capitol Police and those who protected LaHood Nunes Stanton (MA)) Langevin (Sherrill) the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, as LaMalfa O’Halleran Stauber Ca´ rdenas (Lynch) Sires (Pallone) amended, on which the yeas and nays Lamb Obernolte Steel (Gomez) Lawson (FL) Lamborn Ocasio-Cortez Cleaver (Davids (Evans) Slotkin were ordered. Stefanik Langevin Omar Steil (KS)) Lieu (Beyer) (Stevens) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Larsen (WA) Owens Stevens DeSaulnier Lowenthal Timmons The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Larson (CT) Palazzo Stewart (Matsui) (Beyer) (Steube) question is on the motion offered by Latta Pallone Stivers DesJarlais McEachin Watson Coleman LaTurner Palmer Strickland (Fleischmann) (Wexton) (Pallone) the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lawrence Panetta Suozzi Garamendi Meng (Clark Wilson (FL) WATERS) that the House suspend the Lawson (FL) Pappas Swalwell (Sherman) (MA)) (Hayes) rules and pass the bill, as amended. Lee (CA) Pascrell Takano Garbarino (Joyce Moore (WI) Young (Joyce Lee (NV) Payne Taylor (OH)) (Beyer) (OH)) The vote was taken by electronic de- ´ Leger Fernandez Pelosi Tenney Grijalva (Garcıa Moulton vice, and there were—yeas 413, nays 12, Lesko Pence Thompson (CA) (IL)) (Underwood) Levin (CA) Perlmutter not voting 5, as follows: Thompson (MS) Levin (MI) Perry f Thompson (PA) [Roll No. 87] Lieu Peters Tiffany Lofgren Pfluger YEAS—413 Timmons COVID–19 BANKRUPTCY RELIEF Long Phillips Titus Adams Clark (MA) Garbarino Loudermilk Pingree EXTENSION ACT OF 2021 Tlaib Aderholt Clarke (NY) Garcia (CA) Lowenthal Pocan Tonko The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Aguilar Cleaver Garcı´a (IL) Lucas Porter Torres (CA) Allen Cline Garcia (TX) Luetkemeyer Posey SWALWELL). Pursuant to clause 8 of Torres (NY) Allred Clyburn Gibbs Luria Pressley rule XX, the unfinished business is the Trahan Amodei Cohen Gimenez Lynch Price (NC) vote on the motion to suspend the Armstrong Cole Golden Trone Mace Quigley rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1651) to Auchincloss Comer Gomez Malinowski Raskin Turner Axne Connolly Gonzales, Tony Malliotakis Reed Underwood amend the CARES Act to extend the Babin Cooper Gonzalez (OH) Maloney, Reschenthaler Upton sunset for the definition of a small Bacon Correa Gonzalez, Carolyn B. Rice (NY) Valadao business debtor, and for other purposes, Baird Costa Vicente Maloney, Sean Rice (SC) Van Drew Balderson Courtney Gosar Mann Rodgers (WA) Van Duyne as amended, on which the yeas and Banks Craig Gottheimer Manning Rogers (AL) Vargas nays were ordered. Barr Crawford Granger Mast Rogers (KY) Veasey The Clerk read the title of the bill. Barraga´ n Crenshaw Graves (LA) Vela Matsui Rosendale The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bass Crist Graves (MO) McBath Ross Vela´ zquez Beatty Crow Green (TN) McCarthy Rouzer Wagner question is on the motion offered by Bentz Cuellar Green, Al (TX) McCaul Roy Walberg the gentleman from New York (Mr. Bera Davids (KS) Griffith Walorski McClain Roybal-Allard NADLER) that the House suspend the Bergman Davidson Grijalva McClintock Ruiz Waltz Beyer Davis, Danny K. Grothman McCollum Ruppersberger Wasserman rules and pass the bill, as amended. Bice (OK) Davis, Rodney Guest McEachin Rush Schultz The vote was taken by electronic de- Bilirakis Dean Guthrie McGovern Rutherford Waters vice, and there were—yeas 399, nays 14, Bishop (GA) DeFazio Hagedorn McHenry Ryan Watson Coleman not voting 16, as follows: Bishop (NC) DeGette Harder (CA) McKinley Salazar Weber (TX) Blumenauer DeLauro Harshbarger McNerney Sa´ nchez Webster (FL) [Roll No. 88] Blunt Rochester DelBene Hartzler Meeks Sarbanes Welch YEAS—399 Boebert Delgado Hastings Meijer Scalise Wenstrup Bonamici Demings Hayes Meng Scanlon Westerman Adams Buchanan Connolly Bost DeSaulnier Hern Meuser Schakowsky Wexton Aderholt Buck Cooper Bourdeaux DesJarlais Herrell Mfume Schiff Wild Aguilar Bucshon Correa Bowman Deutch Herrera Beutler Miller (IL) Schneider Williams (GA) Allen Burchett Costa Boyle, Brendan Diaz-Balart Hice (GA) Miller (WV) Schrader Williams (TX) Allred Burgess Courtney F. Dingell Higgins (LA) Miller-Meeks Schrier Wilson (FL) Amodei Bush Craig Brooks Doggett Higgins (NY) Moolenaar Schweikert Wittman Armstrong Bustos Crawford Brown Donalds Hill Mooney Scott (VA) Womack Arrington Butterfield Crenshaw Brownley Doyle, Michael Himes Moore (AL) Scott, Austin Yarmuth Auchincloss Calvert Crist Buchanan F. Hinson Moore (UT) Scott, David Young Axne Cammack Crow Buck Duncan Hollingsworth Moore (WI) Sessions Zeldin Babin Carbajal Cuellar Bucshon Dunn Horsford Bacon Ca´ rdenas Curtis Budd Emmer Houlahan NAYS—12 Baird Carl Davids (KS) Burchett Escobar Hoyer Biggs Gohmert Harris Balderson Carson Davidson Burgess Eshoo Hudson Cloud Good (VA) Massie Banks Carter (GA) Davis, Danny K. Bush Espaillat Huffman Clyde Gooden (TX) Rose Barraga´ n Carter (TX) Davis, Rodney Bustos Estes Huizenga Gaetz Greene (GA) Steube Bass Cartwright DeGette Butterfield Evans Issa Beatty Case DeLauro Calvert Fallon Jackson NOT VOTING—5 Bentz Casten DelBene Cammack Feenstra Jackson Lee Arrington Curtis Wilson (SC) Bera Castor (FL) Delgado Carbajal Ferguson Jacobs (CA) Brady Kinzinger Bergman Castro (TX) Demings Ca´ rdenas Fischbach Jacobs (NY) Beyer Cawthorn DeSaulnier Carl Fitzgerald Jayapal b 1757 Bice (OK) Chabot DesJarlais Carson Fitzpatrick Jeffries Bilirakis Cheney Deutch Carter (GA) Fleischmann Johnson (GA) Mr. ROSE changed his vote from Bishop (GA) Chu Diaz-Balart Carter (TX) Fletcher Johnson (LA) ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Blumenauer Cicilline Dingell Cartwright Fortenberry Johnson (OH) Messrs. HICE of Georgia, NUNES, Blunt Rochester Clark (MA) Doggett Case Foster Johnson (SD) CARL, and WELCH changed their vote Bonamici Clarke (NY) Donalds Casten Foxx Johnson (TX) Bost Cleaver Doyle, Michael Castor (FL) Frankel, Lois Jones from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Bourdeaux Cline F. Castro (TX) Franklin, C. Jordan So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Bowman Cloud Duncan Cawthorn Scott Joyce (OH) tive) the rules were suspended and the Boyle, Brendan Clyburn Dunn Chabot Fulcher Joyce (PA) bill, as amended, was passed. F. Clyde Emmer Cheney Gallagher Kahele Brooks Cohen Escobar Chu Gallego Kaptur The result of the vote was announced Brown Cole Eshoo Cicilline Garamendi Katko as above recorded. Brownley Comer Espaillat

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.051 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1481 Estes Lamb Rice (SC) NAYS—14 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Evans Lamborn Rodgers (WA) Biggs Good (VA) McClintock Fallon Langevin Rogers (AL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bishop (NC) Greene (GA) Feenstra Larsen (WA) Rogers (KY) Norman question is on the motion offered by Boebert Harris Ferguson Larson (CT) Rose Roy Budd Hice (GA) the gentleman from New York (Mr. Fischbach Latta Rosendale Steube Gaetz Massie NADLER) that the House suspend the Fitzpatrick LaTurner Ross Fleischmann Lawrence Rouzer NOT VOTING—16 rules and pass the bill, as amended. Fletcher Lawson (FL) Roybal-Allard Barr Frankel, Lois Schneider The vote was taken by electronic de- Foster Lee (CA) Ruiz Brady Joyce (PA) Smucker vice, and there were—yeas 384, nays 38, Foxx Lee (NV) Ruppersberger Dean Kinzinger Waltz Franklin, C. Leger Fernandez Rush not voting 7, as follows: DeFazio O’Halleran Scott Lesko Rutherford Wilson (SC) Fitzgerald Ocasio-Cortez [Roll No. 89] Fulcher Levin (CA) Ryan Fortenberry Schakowsky Gallagher Levin (MI) Salazar YEAS—384 Gallego Lieu Sa´ nchez b 1843 Adams DeFazio Johnson (LA) Garamendi Lofgren Sarbanes Aderholt DeGette Johnson (OH) Garbarino Long Scalise Messrs. BAIRD and DUNCAN Aguilar DeLauro Johnson (SD) Garcia (CA) Loudermilk Scanlon changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Allen DelBene Johnson (TX) Garcı´a (IL) Lowenthal Schiff ‘‘yea.’’ Allred Delgado Jones Garcia (TX) Lucas Schrader So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Amodei Demings Joyce (OH) Gibbs Luetkemeyer Schrier Armstrong DeSaulnier Joyce (PA) Gimenez Luria Schweikert tive) the rules were suspended and the Auchincloss DesJarlais Kahele Gohmert Lynch Scott (VA) bills, as amended, were passed. Axne Deutch Kaptur Golden Mace Scott, Austin The result of the vote was announced Babin Diaz-Balart Katko Gomez Malinowski Scott, David as above recorded. Bacon Doggett Keating Gonzales, Tony Malliotakis Sessions A motion to reconsider was laid on Baird Doyle, Michael Kelly (IL) Gonzalez (OH) Maloney, Sewell Balderson F. Kelly (MS) Gonzalez, Carolyn B. Sherman the table. Banks Dunn Kelly (PA) Vicente Maloney, Sean Sherrill Stated for: Barr Emmer Khanna Gooden (TX) Mann Simpson Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, had I been Barraga´ n Escobar Kildee Gosar Manning Sires present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Bass Eshoo Kilmer Gottheimer Mast Slotkin No. 88. Beatty Espaillat Kim (CA) Granger Matsui Smith (MO) Bentz Estes Kim (NJ) Graves (LA) McBath Smith (NE) Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably Bera Evans Kind Graves (MO) McCarthy Smith (NJ) detained. Had I been present, I would have Bergman Feenstra Kirkpatrick Green (TN) McCaul Smith (WA) voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 88. Beyer Fischbach Krishnamoorthi Green, Al (TX) McClain Soto Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, had I Bice (OK) Fitzgerald Kuster Bilirakis Fitzpatrick Kustoff Griffith McCollum Spanberger been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Grijalva McEachin Spartz Bishop (GA) Fleischmann LaHood Grothman McGovern Speier rollcall No. 88. Blumenauer Fletcher LaMalfa Guest McHenry Stanton Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Blunt Rochester Fortenberry Lamb Guthrie McKinley Stauber Speaker, had I been present, I would Bonamici Foster Lamborn Hagedorn McNerney Steel Bost Foxx Langevin have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 88. Bourdeaux Frankel, Lois Larsen (WA) Harder (CA) Meeks Stefanik Mr. FITZGERALD. Mr. Speaker, I Harshbarger Meijer Steil Bowman Franklin, C. Larson (CT) Hartzler Meng Stevens was unavoidably detained. Had I been Boyle, Brendan Scott Latta F. Gallagher LaTurner Hastings Meuser Stewart present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Brown Gallego Lawrence Hayes Mfume Stivers rollcall No. 88. Brownley Garamendi Lawson (FL) Hern Miller (IL) Strickland Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I was Buchanan Garbarino Lee (CA) Herrell Miller (WV) Suozzi Bucshon Garcia (CA) Lee (NV) Herrera Beutler Miller-Meeks Swalwell unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I Burchett Garcı´a (IL) Leger Fernandez Higgins (LA) Moolenaar Takano would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 88. Burgess Garcia (TX) Lesko Higgins (NY) Mooney Taylor Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Madam Speaker, Bush Gibbs Levin (CA) Hill Moore (AL) Tenney had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ Bustos Gimenez Levin (MI) Himes Moore (UT) Thompson (CA) Butterfield Gohmert Lieu Hinson Moore (WI) Thompson (MS) on rollcall No. 88. Calvert Golden Lofgren Hollingsworth Morelle Thompson (PA) Allred (Davids Grijalva (Garcı´a Moore (WI) Carbajal Gomez Long Horsford Moulton Tiffany (KS)) (IL)) (Beyer) Ca´ rdenas Gonzales, Tony Loudermilk Houlahan Mrvan Timmons Axne (Stevens) Hastings Moulton Carl Gonzalez (OH) Lowenthal Hoyer Mullin Titus Barraga´ n (Beyer) (Wasserman (Underwood) Carson Gonzalez, Lucas Hudson Murphy (FL) Tlaib Schultz) Napolitano Bera (Aguilar) Carter (GA) Vicente Luetkemeyer Huffman Murphy (NC) Tonko (Correa) Bishop (GA) Johnson (TX) Carter (TX) Gottheimer Luria Huizenga Nadler Torres (CA) Payne (Butterfield) (Jeffries) Cartwright Granger Lynch Issa Napolitano Torres (NY) (Wasserman Blumenauer Kahele (Mrvan) Case Graves (LA) Mace Jackson Neal Trahan Schultz) (Beyer) Kim (NJ) (Davids Casten Graves (MO) Malinowski Jackson Lee Neguse Trone Peters (Kildee) Buchanan (KS)) Castor (FL) Green (TN) Malliotakis Jacobs (CA) Nehls Turner Pingree (Gimenez) Kirkpatrick Castro (TX) Green, Al (TX) Maloney, Jacobs (NY) Newhouse Underwood (Cicilline) Bush (Clark (Stanton) Cawthorn Griffith Carolyn B. Jayapal Newman Upton Porter (Wexton) (MA)) Kuster (Clark Chabot Grijalva Maloney, Sean Jeffries Norcross Valadao Rush Ca´ rdenas (MA)) Cheney Grothman Manning Johnson (GA) Nunes Van Drew (Underwood) (Gomez) Langevin Chu Guest Mast Johnson (LA) Obernolte Van Duyne Sires (Pallone) (Lynch) Cicilline Guthrie Matsui Johnson (OH) Omar Vargas Cleaver (Davids Slotkin Clark (MA) Hagedorn McBath Johnson (SD) Owens Veasey (KS)) Lawson (FL) (Stevens) Clarke (NY) Harder (CA) McCarthy Johnson (TX) Palazzo Vela DeSaulnier (Evans) Timmons Cleaver Hartzler McCaul Jones Pallone Vela´ zquez (Matsui) Lieu (Beyer) (Steube) Cline Hastings McClain Jordan Palmer Wagner DesJarlais Lowenthal Watson Coleman Clyburn Hayes McCollum Joyce (OH) Panetta Walberg (Fleischmann) (Beyer) (Pallone) Cohen Hern McEachin Kahele Pappas Walorski Garamendi McEachin Wilson (FL) Cole Herrera Beutler McGovern Kaptur Pascrell Wasserman (Sherman) (Wexton) (Hayes) Comer Higgins (NY) McHenry Katko Payne Schultz Garbarino (Joyce Meng (Clark Young (Joyce Connolly Hill McKinley Keating Pence Waters (OH)) (MA)) (OH)) Cooper Himes McNerney Keller Perlmutter Watson Coleman f Correa Hinson Meeks Kelly (IL) Perry Weber (TX) Costa Hollingsworth Meijer Kelly (MS) Peters Webster (FL) VOCA FIX TO SUSTAIN THE CRIME Courtney Horsford Meng Kelly (PA) Pfluger Welch VICTIMS FUND ACT OF 2021 Craig Houlahan Meuser Khanna Phillips Wenstrup Crawford Hoyer Mfume Kildee Pingree Westerman The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Crenshaw Hudson Miller (WV) Kilmer Pocan Wexton YARMUTH). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule Crist Huffman Miller-Meeks Kim (CA) Porter Wild XX, the unfinished business is the vote Crow Huizenga Moolenaar Kim (NJ) Posey Williams (GA) Cuellar Issa Mooney Kind Pressley Williams (TX) on the motion to suspend the rules and Curtis Jackson Moore (UT) Kirkpatrick Price (NC) Wilson (FL) pass the bill (H.R. 1652) to deposit cer- Davids (KS) Jackson Lee Moore (WI) Krishnamoorthi Quigley Wittman tain funds into the Crime Victims Davidson Jacobs (CA) Morelle Kuster Raskin Womack Fund, to waive matching requirements, Davis, Danny K. Jayapal Moulton Kustoff Reed Yarmuth Davis, Rodney Jeffries Mrvan LaHood Reschenthaler Young and for other purposes, as amended, on Dean Johnson (GA) Mullin LaMalfa Rice (NY) Zeldin which the yeas and nays were ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:21 Jun 03, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD21\MARCH\H17MR1.REC H17MR1 sradovich on DSKJLST7X2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H1482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 Murphy (FL) Roybal-Allard Swalwell McEachin Payne Sires (Pallone) brand-new headquarters. She is work- Murphy (NC) Ruiz Takano (Wexton) (Wasserman Slotkin ing in an industry dominated by men, Nadler Ruppersberger Taylor Meng (Clark Schultz) (Stevens) Napolitano Rush Tenney (MA)) Peters (Kildee) Timmons and Kishia has stayed dedicated to her Neal Rutherford Thompson (CA) Moore (WI) Pingree (Steube) role as a woman leader in the water Neguse Ryan Thompson (MS) (Beyer) (Cicilline) Watson Coleman utilities industry. She is literally turn- Nehls Salazar Thompson (PA) Moulton Porter (Wexton) (Pallone) ´ ing sludge into a new energy utility for Newhouse Sanchez Tiffany (Underwood) Rush Wilson (FL) Newman Sarbanes Timmons (Underwood) (Hayes) Washington, D.C., and the surrounding Napolitano Norcross Scalise Titus Schneider Young (Joyce (Correa) regions. Nunes Scanlon Tlaib (Sherrill) (OH)) Then there is Sister Pamela Marie O’Halleran Schakowsky Tonko Obernolte Schiff Torres (CA) f Buganski, a native Toledoan who dedi- cated her life to faith and community. Ocasio-Cortez Schneider Torres (NY) AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO Omar Schrader Trahan I remember meeting her in Matamoros, MAKE CORRECTIONS IN EN- Owens Schrier Trone Mexico, as she was witnessing what Palazzo Schweikert Turner GROSSMENT OF H.R. 1620, VIO- was happening to immigrant children Pallone Scott (VA) Underwood LENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAU- Palmer Scott, Austin Upton and families as a result of President Panetta Scott, David Valadao THORIZATION ACT OF 2021 Trump’s Remain in Mexico order. Pam- Pappas Sessions Van Drew Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask ela gave everything she had to others Pascrell Sewell Van Duyne Payne Sherman Vargas unanimous consent that, in the en- before she, sadly, passed away last Pence Sherrill Veasey grossment of H.R. 1620, the Clerk be au- year. Perlmutter Simpson Vela´ zquez thorized to correct section numbers, Women like former Member Jill Long Peters Sires Wagner Thompson from Indiana have played an Pfluger Slotkin Walberg punctuation, spelling, and cross-ref- Phillips Smith (MO) Walorski erences, and to make such other tech- instrumental role in advancing change Pingree Smith (NE) Waltz nical and conforming changes as may and conversation across America. As a Pocan Smith (NJ) Wasserman be necessary to reflect the actions of Member and as a teacher, she recently Porter Smith (WA) Schultz Posey Smucker Waters the House. wrote a book about government ethics Pressley Soto Watson Coleman The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and how President Trump’s Presidency Price (NC) Spanberger Welch MRVAN). Is there objection to the re- undermined the ethics of our democ- Quigley Spartz Wenstrup racy. Raskin Speier Westerman quest of the gentleman from New Reed Stanton Wexton York? Finally, there are women like Patsy Reschenthaler Stauber Wild There was no objection. Pasquale, who humbly carries on her Rice (NY) Steel Williams (GA) father’s Toledo shoe business and leg- Rice (SC) Stefanik Williams (TX) f acy in orthopedic footwear after his Rodgers (WA) Steil Wilson (FL) Rogers (AL) Stevens Wittman ELECTING A CERTAIN MEMBER TO death from COVID–19 last December. Rogers (KY) Stewart Womack A CERTAIN STANDING COM- This Women’s History Month, we Rose Stivers Yarmuth MITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REP- strive to celebrate all that women do Ross Strickland Young in this country and the lasting impact Rouzer Suozzi Zeldin RESENTATIVES they create. Let us be thankful for Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, by di- NAYS—38 their beautiful lives that elevate the rection of the Democratic Caucus, I Arrington Ferguson Mann worth of our families, communities, offer a privileged resolution and ask Biggs Fulcher Massie culture, and economy. Bishop (NC) Gaetz for its immediate consideration. McClintock Mr. Speaker, I proudly stand with all Boebert Good (VA) Miller (IL) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- my sisters this evening. Brooks Gooden (TX) Moore (AL) lows: Buck Gosar Norman f Budd Greene (GA) Perry H. RES. 244 Cammack Harris Rosendale Resolved, That the following named Mem- CONDEMNING WEST COAST Cloud Harshbarger Roy VIOLENCE Clyde Herrell ber be, and is hereby, elected to the fol- Steube Donalds Hice (GA) lowing standing committee of the House of (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was Weber (TX) Duncan Higgins (LA) Representatives: Webster (FL) given permission to address the House Fallon Jordan COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE: Mr. Bishop of for 1 minute and to revise and extend Georgia. NOT VOTING—7 Mr. JEFFRIES (during the reading). his remarks.) Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, over Brady Keller Wilson (SC) Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Dingell Kinzinger the past year, we have witnessed unac- that the resolution be considered as Jacobs (NY) Vela ceptable acts of violence across our read and printed in the RECORD. country. We have watched lives and b 1930 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there livelihoods being destroyed. Mr. FERGUSON changed his vote objection to the request of the gen- Even now, after one of the most chal- from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ tleman from New York? lenging years Americans have faced in So (two-thirds being in the affirma- There was no objection. recent history, the violence continues. tive) the rules were suspended and the The resolution was agreed to. In just the past few days, in both Port- bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on land and Seattle, rioters smashed the The result of the vote was announced the table. doors and windows of local small busi- as above recorded. f nesses, violently assaulted police offi- A motion to reconsider was laid on CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY cers, and firebombed the local court- the table. MONTH house. [MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE In January, I called on my colleagues RESOLUTION 8 117TH CONGRESS] (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given on both sides of the aisle to take a Allred (Davids Cleaver (Davids Johnson (TX) permission to address the House for 1 stand against political violence. But (KS)) (KS)) (Jeffries) minute.) rather than condemning these appall- Axne (Stevens) DeSaulnier Kahele (Mrvan) Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise ing acts, politicians and the media con- Barraga´ n (Beyer) (Matsui) Kim (NJ) (Davids today during Women’s History Month (KS)) tinue to turn a blind eye. They ignore, Bera (Aguilar) DesJarlais to celebrate countless women across Bishop (GA) (Fleischmann) Kirkpatrick downplay, and even defend these des- (Butterfield) Garamendi (Stanton) America making a difference. From picable and violent actions. It is inex- Blumenauer (Sherman) Kuster (Clark coast to coast, in every community and cusable. (MA)) (Beyer) Garbarino (Joyce Langevin every industry, women are getting it When we see this violence, we must Buchanan (OH)) (Lynch) done. condemn it for what it is: domestic ter- Grijalva (Garcı´a (Gimenez) Lawson (FL) Take Kishia Powell, the current chief Bush (Clark (IL)) ror. (Evans) operations officer and EVP of DC Mr. Speaker, I stand firm against all (MA)) Hastings Lieu (Beyer) Ca´ rdenas (Wasserman Lowenthal Water. I had the great pleasure to meet acts of violence, and I continue to call (Gomez) Schultz) (Beyer) Kishia last week while visiting the on this body to do the same.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR7.061 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1483 INVESTING IN PROGRAMS TO operative agreements with those coun- ical grant programs, including for vic- SUPPORT SURVIVORS tries to begin to halt the messaging tim services, prevention, training, edu- (Ms. LEE of California asked and was that it is proper or appropriate to come cation, enforcement, economic sta- given permission to address the House here illegally. Of course, this feeds bility, and on. human trafficking and children being for 1 minute.) Two years ago, Mr. Speaker, I walked Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I left alone. It is unjust. We need to return to the with my colleagues over to the Senate rise in support of H.R. 1620, the Vio- previous policy in which we are cooper- majority leader’s office to demand a lence Against Women Reauthorization ating with those countries. vote on this reauthorization, and he re- Act. I am proud to cosponsor this bill, fused to see us. He refused to even f and I want to thank Congresswoman allow a vote. SHEILA JACKSON LEE and Chairman CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY Today, Mr. Speaker, as I rise, I look JERRY NADLER for, once again, their MONTH forward to working with a new Senate leadership and bold efforts to bring this (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was bill to the floor. majority leader and a new President given permission to address the House who will commit to protecting all This reauthorization bill builds upon for 1 minute.) the landmark 1994 legislation by ex- Americans from violence in the house- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I hold. panding protections and services for rise to celebrate and commemorate survivors, while also working to pre- this historic month, Women’s History f vent violence from occurring in the Month, and to celebrate the passing in first place. It makes vital investments the House of the equal rights amend- in preventing sexual assaults and ment, as well as VAWA, the Violence PROVIDING EQUAL PROTECTION stalking and increases victims’ access Against Women Reauthorization Act, FOR ALL to safe housing and economic stability. H.R. 1620. It also increases funding of programs How grateful I am that this bill, H.R. (Mr. CASTEN asked and was given for culturally specific services. 1620, addresses the need of sex traf- permission to address the House for 1 An estimated one in three women ex- ficking victims while creating a dem- minute.) perience domestic violence in this onstration program on trauma-in- Mr. CASTEN. Mr. Speaker, during country. I personally know what strong formed training for law enforcement. It my first month in Congress, I visited and consistent support means to increases access to grant programs for Family Shelter Service, an organiza- emerge as a survivor. culturally specific organizations and tion that provides lifesaving coun- When I was in the California State ensures culturally specific organiza- seling, victim protection, and a 24/7 Legislature, I authored the Violence tions are included in the development hotline to women and children in Against Women Act for the State of of programs. northern Illinois. They provide nearly California. And today, I am so proud, It is supported by the National Task 11,000 nights of shelter for abused along with Congresswoman JACKSON Force to End Sexual and Domestic Vio- women and children every year. lence Against Women, a coalition of LEE, that we passed the Violence To their staff, to their clients, and to over 200 groups. Against Women Reauthorization Act the one in three women in the United with bipartisan support. When I was in VAWA expired on September 30, 2018. We, as a body, are called upon by sur- States who experience domestic vio- the California State Legislature, a Re- lence and the one in five women who publican Governor signed my bill into vivors to do our job. I am delighted to are raped, the Violence Against Women law, so I thank the gentlewoman very celebrate ANN KUSTER, GWEN MOORE, Act has been a lifeline since 1994. But it much for her leadership. JACKIE SPEIER, BRENDA LAWRENCE, LOIS FRANKEL, DEBBIE DINGELL, and needs to be updated and renewed, and f KAREN BASS, and the name of So- that is what we have done today. COOPERATE WITH CENTRAL journer Truth, the abolitionist suffra- The Violence Against Women Reau- AMERICA’S NORTHERN TRIANGLE gist, and Ivalita Jackson, my mother, a thorization Act of 2021 makes crucial (Mr. FORTENBERRY asked and was modern-day abolitionist and suffragist. updates to this landmark bill to ad- given permission to address the House They know that to get the job done, we dress its gaps, expand protections, and for 1 minute and to revise and extend must get the job done. meet increased needs. We have ex- This bill is on to the other body, and his remarks). panded protections to make the law now it is to be signed by the President Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, a more inclusive of our LGBT commu- of the United States. It is catapulted in hallmark of America is that we have nities. We have closed loopholes to bet- Women’s History Month. We celebrate opened our arms and have been a just ter protect victims from gun violence, ERA and the Violence Against Women and generous nation to people who are improved victim services to help sur- Act. fleeing political violence elsewhere, vivors heal and access justice, and in- who have been persecuted in their na- f creased funding for programs to help tive lands, and who are coming here to PROTECTING ALL AMERICANS children who are exposed to domestic seek a better way of life. But here is FROM VIOLENCE AND ABUSE violence in the home. the problem, Mr. Speaker: chaos and (Ms. STEVENS asked and was given We have made vital new investments disorder at our border undermine the permission to address the House for 1 in prevention and victim services, in- ability of our country to extend that minute.) cluding an amendment that I intro- generosity. Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in duced to train healthcare providers on A little-known fact about all of this support of this bipartisan bill to pro- college campuses so they can better is that for many years we have been tect Americans from violence and meet the needs of the one in four un- working to get this question off of the abuse and to ensure that survivors of dergraduate women who are victims of one-yard line. But here we are again, domestic abuse have access to the serv- sexual assault. seeing the trauma of unaccompanied ices they need. This is for our mothers, our sisters, children at our border and people re- I rise in support of a single mom hid- our daughters, and our friends. But it ceiving the wrong message that they ing in a shelter with her two children. is also for Americans, regardless of can simply come here. I rise in support of a mother looking to their gender, who aspire to live in a We spent hundreds of millions of dol- flee an abusive marriage with her chil- country that truly provides equal pro- lars in the Northern Triangle countries dren covered in disinfectant chemicals. tection and equal opportunities for all. of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Hon- These are the conversations I have had duras to try to rebuild the conditions with women in my district, in Michi- We have done our work here today. It for the rule of law, to stop crime, and gan 11. is now crucial that the Senate do to give people economic opportunity. The Violence Against Women Act re- theirs and send this bill to the Presi- That is the right policy, and we had co- authorizes funding for a variety of crit- dent’s desk.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.059 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 b 1945 So we have our first woman, our first in the advancement of women’s equity CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY Black American, our first Asian-Amer- and equality. MONTH ican Vice President, who has coined Women have been on the front lines the phrase: ‘‘The first, but not the fighting for America’s values and free- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under last.’’ dom since the founding of our Nation. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- We stand on the shoulders, all of us, Our foremothers blazed a trail for uary 4, 2021, the gentlewoman from of giants. We continue to build the women like Loretta Walsh, who, in Michigan (Mrs. LAWRENCE) is recog- foundation so that the next generation 1917, as America teetered on the brink nized for 60 minutes as the designee of of girls and young women can stand on of entering World War I, heard and an- the majority leader. our shoulders. Look at this Congress. swered the call to serve. Loretta be- GENERAL LEAVE There are over 140 Democrat and Re- came the first woman to enlist in the Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask publican women in the House and the U.S. military in a position other than unanimous consent that all Members Senate, the most ever in the history of nursing and was our first female chief may have 5 legislative days to revise our country. petty officer. and extend their remarks and include That translates to the work we are I also want to recognize Captain material on the subject of my Special doing in this Chamber to better the Kristen Griest and Lieutenant Shaye Order in the RECORD. lives of women and girls. If you look at Haver, the first women to graduate The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there today, we voted to pass the equal from the Army Ranger School; Mar- objection to the request of the gentle- rights amendment resolution and the cella Hayes, America’s first Black fe- woman from Michigan? Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- There was no objection. male fighter pilot; and Mary Edward Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, as a tion Act. These are the steps in the Walker, the first female U.S. Army sur- co-chair of the Democratic Women’s right direction. We have come a long geon who served in the Civil War and Caucus, I am pleased to lead this Spe- way, baby, for full equality, but we the only woman to receive the Presi- cial Order in celebration of Women’s still have work to do. dential Medal of Honor. History Month. Throughout March, we We, unfortunately, have a system in The strength and courage of these recognize the women leaders, trail- America that often suppress women women and so many more like them re- blazers, and pioneers who come before and does not support women. But we inforces what we already know: There us. know that, ‘‘A woman is like a tea is nothing women cannot do. We have chartered a path forward bag,’’ like Eleanor Roosevelt said, ‘‘you When women are in positions of lead- that will lift up and empower young never know how strong she is until she ership, our country is in better hands. women and girls. The soul and moral gets in hot water.’’ I believe that this is especially true in compass of our Nation rests on the And I know for a fact that women our military. shoulders of women throughout this have continued to stand up against I honor General Ann E. Dunwoody, history. every barrier. You point to this pan- our Nation’s first female four-star gen- I am proud to fight every day so that demic and you see how women, espe- eral; Admiral Michelle Howard, the we can improve the quality of life for cially women of color, have borne the Navy’s first female four-star admiral women and girls in Michigan and brunt of this health and economic cri- and first African American to com- across this country. sis. But we keep moving and we will mand a U.S. naval ship; and Air Force As the co-chair of the Democratic continue in this Congress to fight for General Laura Richardson, the first fe- Women’s Caucus and the vice chair of the women in America. male commander of a combatant com- the Congressional Black Caucus, I have This is our responsibility, and I am mand. made it a mission to put women issues glad that we have women leaders These women have served our Nation and Black women issues front and cen- across the Federal, State, and local honorably. They now must open new ter in this Congress. governments that we have looked up doors for a generation of women to ful- But before I go into the work that we to. Every woman in this Congress fill their dreams to serve our country have done and are doing in this Cham- today recognizes that the next genera- under safe conditions, free from sexual ber, I want to recognize the inspira- tion is looking at us and asking us to assault and harassment. tional women in my life who helped stand up. All of these women warriors volun- shape who I am. Our Vice President of the United teered for duty and risked their lives First, I want to acknowledge my States, our Speaker of the House, and while fighting rampant misogyny, in- grandmother, who, without a high half of President Biden’s Cabinet, and cluding attacks from talking heads on school education, taught me the value even on the other side of the aisle, the national TV—who have never served of education, taught me the value of chair of the House Republican Party, our country—and racism for the being a woman, of being a wife, of all are women. We are making success, women of color. Their unflinching being a mother. She is my rock and my and I know that we can do so much courage has paved the way for thou- foundation. She taught me that being a more. sands of women serving in our Armed woman and being a Black woman in I continue to work, and I want to Forces today. Our military is stronger America ‘‘is to be fearless, Brenda,’’ to know that when women succeed, Amer- and this country is safer because never apologize, and be accountable for ica succeeds, as our amazing Speaker women serve. everything that I do, and that I work of the House reminds us. We honor these military women’s hard, get my education, and keep my I am so glad to share this hour with achievements today on the House floor. faith in God. There was no door I could some of our amazing women leaders May we never forget their sacrifice, not walk through or no table that I did who will continue to tell us, while we duty, and dedication. May they elevate not deserve to sit at. She had strength have a month dedicated to women’s a new generation of women in the mili- and confidence in something I carry history, we make history every single tary, free from bias, racial discrimina- with me every single day. day. tion, and sexual assault. Then there is my shero, Shirley Chis- I would like to ask for my first Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I holm, who paved the way for Black speaker to come to the podium. thank my amazing co-chair for every- women like me to be in Congress. She Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- thing she does. proved every day the power that woman from California (Ms. SPEIER). Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- women had to change their commu- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I thank woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN nity. Shirley Chisholm always said: ‘‘If the gentlewoman for yielding, my SCHULTZ). they don’t give you a seat at the table, friend, my colleague, my co-chair of Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. bring a folding chair.’’ the Democratic Women’s Caucus. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for And, my goodness, the majority of I rise tonight in honor of Women’s yielding. women who represent us here in Con- History Month and the heroic, trail- I rise today to honor our foremothers gress are carrying their own folding blazing women of our military, who who first demanded equity in and out- chair. have risked their lives for our country side the home, along with the sheroes

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.061 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1485 of today who still battle for it amidst made; the struggles we continue to to make our communities a safer and a this deadly pandemic both on and be- face; and the strong, fearless, and self- healthier place for women and girls. It hind its front lines. less women who have and continue to is an honor to know her, to thank her, The onset of COVID–19 pushed so pave the way. to celebrate her as we recognize Wom- many brave women into the deadly I have often lamented, as have many en’s History Month. viral fires. It also foisted upon too of my colleagues here, that for women b 2000 many of them an inordinate share of to reach their full potential, we must unpaid caretaker and teacher roles be in charge of our own reproductive Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, it is once they were safe at home. destiny. No one should have to call also significant to note that the major- Throughout all of history, it is their Governor or Member of Congress ity of the diversity in Congress is rep- women, especially those of color, who for permission to access contraception resented by the women Members of bear the harshest health and economic or abortion. And even after the land- Congress. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- burdens and fallout from such national mark decision Roe v. Wade, it is a con- woman from New York (Mrs. CAROLYN crises. stant battle to protect a hard-fought The data is clear: Only a full recov- B. MALONEY), a fighter for the ERA. right to legal abortion. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New ery that prioritizes women can reverse We have seen Republican administra- York. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mrs. LAW- this ‘‘she-cession’’ we are in. tions and Republican States legisla- RENCE for her extraordinary leadership. That is why I proudly supported the tures create obstacle after obstacle to American Rescue Plan, which provides In 1921, exactly 100 years ago, just prevent women from achieving repro- after ratifying the 19th Amendment, much-needed help to women across this ductive freedom, blocking access to country. This relief package includes the suffragists set their sights on an- legal abortion and even contraception. other constitutional change. The vote historic expansion of the child tax We have seen private citizens, under credit to help lift children and families was not enough for them. They knew the guise of protecting lives, threaten we needed to put gender equality into out of poverty, and provides paid-leave abortion providers, including assassi- tax credits to help more women stay in our Constitution. nating physicians that provide abor- So, these women, among them my the workforce. tions. It also makes the investments needed relative Alice Paul, wrote the equal And then there are the angels on the to safely reopen schools and keep the rights amendment. It was first intro- ground who, day in and day out, pro- childcare industry afloat so women and duced in Congress in 1923 in celebration tect our precious right to reproductive families can pay for care and get back of the 75th anniversary of the Seneca freedom. to work. Falls Convention, the first women’s With this background, I want to And with the inclusion of $1,400 stim- rights convention in our country. It highlight a courageous woman in my ulus checks per family member and ex- was introduced in the House by Rep- hometown of West Palm Beach, Flor- tended unemployment assistance, resentative Daniel Anthony, nephew of ida, who has made and continues to women can finally regain their footing the great suffragist leader, Susan B. make history as a great champion of as equal partners and breadwinners. Anthony, to honor her work, as well as Yet, even among these many chal- women’s reproductive rights. She is the work of many others, like the great lenges women have faced over this last one of the bravest people I know, some- suffrage leader Elizabeth Cady Stan- year, we cannot overlook that, for the one I am proud to call a friend. Her ton, also of New York. first time in history, we have sworn in name is Mona Reis. Today, during Women’s History a Madam Vice President. The historic Mona’s mission began early on in Month, we honor these women as con- inauguration of Vice President Harris life, as a teenager. Six years before Roe stitution-makers. But verbal praise will inspire countless girls to higher v. Wade, she participated in a Florida’s alone is not enough. We must also ambitions, and it marks a milestone Girls State program that gives teen carry out their wishes. Because now, a for all women of color whose work, girls an opportunity to run the Florida full 100 years later, the equal rights leadership, and vision went unrecog- State Legislature, and she actually in- amendment is still not part of the U.S. nized for far too long. troduced a bill to legalize abortion in Constitution. In the Jewish faith, one of our most the State. Of course, it didn’t pass. I thank JACKIE SPEIER and all the important tenets is the concept of l’dor But this was just the beginning of a women and like-minded men in this v’dor—from generation to generation. lifelong career and a commitment to Congress that voted to move the equal It is our responsibility to lift up the protecting a woman’s right to choose, rights amendment forward. women of tomorrow and ensure that from working at the first outpatient Eighty-five percent of U.N. member the world provides every opportunity abortion clinic established in Florida states have constitutions that explic- for them to succeed. in the 1970s to, now, building her own itly guarantee equality for women and This Women’s History Month, while outpatient clinic, the Presidential girls. These constitutional guarantees we honor and remember the women Women’s Center, 41 years ago. have enabled national legal reforms who have carried us through this and She has been fighting to make sure that eliminated discriminatory laws other past national calamities, we also that all women, no matter their age, and helped usher in new laws pro- celebrate that the shoulders we now race, or economic status, are able to tecting girls and women. Where once stand on provide an even clearer vision access full reproductive care, including the U.S. was a leader on gender equal- of the equity and fairness for which we abortion. ity, when it comes to our Constitution, all strive. Her clinic has treated more than half we are now far, far behind. Women are the changemakers, the vi- a million women for things like pre- Today, we must fulfill the hope of sionaries, and the leaders of the future. natal care, HTDs, family planning, and our suffragist foremothers and make Today, we celebrate a world in which pregnancy termination. equality a reality in our Nation’s most my two daughters and all young girls This has been a fulfilling but some- fundamental document. everywhere have bold, limitless visions times dangerous mission. Every week I must say, throughout this struggle and dreams that are now truly pos- for 40 years, the clinic is surrounded by I have always said: Where are the sible. protesters who taunt patients as they women? When I walk around the Mall, Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- enter for care. they have museums for everything, but woman for her leadership. In 2005, her clinic was burned to the not women. It is hard to empower Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I ground in an arson attack, but she has women if we don’t even recognize yield to the gentlewoman from Florida continued to provide high-quality and them. So this Women’s Caucus put in a (Ms. LOIS FRANKEL), my co-chair. compassionate care despite the fact bill to create a national women’s mu- Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. that she has had to endure so much. seum on the mall. I thought this would Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for Again, I want to thank the gentle- be easy. It took us two decades to fi- yielding, my sister in good trouble. woman for allowing me to talk today. nally pass it last year, but it is now This is Women’s History Month, a It is an honor to recognize Mona going to be built. It was a priority of time to reflect the gains women have Reis, an unsung heroine who continues this caucus, and we made it happen.

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She was the first Congress, the first woman of color and tonight’s Special Order to celebrate the Black female civilian at Fort Bliss, the first Asian American and the first historical achievements of women and Texas, to work there for years, and she woman to represent Hawaii. to look forward to creating a more was the first in so many segregated She championed early childhood edu- equal future for all and preserving this places. cation, introduced the first childcare history and the contributions of But you know what? She told my sis- bill in Congress, and she was a women in the new Smithsonian wom- ters and me that ‘‘can’t’’ is not in the groundbreaker by introducing title IX. en’s museum, which is now going to be dictionary and that we can fulfill our This was legislation that itself was built on the mall due to this Congress dreams. But in doing that, we have to groundbreaking. An amendment to the and this Women’s Caucus. break these barriers so that others can Higher Education Act, title IX, ensured I thank all of my colleagues that enter, and she insisted that we open that women could not be excluded from helped this happen and helped the pas- the doors for other women and girls. participating in school activities or sage of the ERA today. It is so important that we celebrate participating in collegiate athletics. Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I Women’s History Month and honor the Believe me, this was not an easy bill to can’t wait for that museum. women trailblazers who came before pass. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- us. Not only should we celebrate That same year, she actually did run woman from California (Ms. LEE), an- women, but we should also ensure that for President. That was about 2 years other leader and fighter for women’s they are protected and granted equal- before Shirley Chisolm did. A very rights. ity. I can’t think of a better way to short race. She was an anti-Vietnam Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, honor Women’s History Month than for war candidate. Then she dropped out to first of all, I would like to thank the this body to pass bills to guarantee and run for Senate and lost that race. Democratic Women’s Caucus, Congress- enshrine women’s equality. It is a But she came back to the United women Frankel, Speier, and Lawrence, shame we have to do that. States Congress to serve once again. I for hosting this Special Order on Wom- One important action we can take to have to tell you that I had the pleas- en’s History Month. do that is to remove barriers to ratify- ure—when I came here in 1999, Patsy I want to thank Congresswoman ing the equal rights amendment. I have Mink was here, a fierce and tiny BRENDA LAWRENCE for insisting that to thank my good friend, Congress- woman whom you could not resist. Black women and women of color be woman JACKIE SPEIER, for her leader- I want to say today that we need to seen in this body. ship on these efforts. It is way past lift the name of Patsy Mink higher. Last year, we celebrated the centen- time we do that. People don’t know who she is or who For 244 years, women have not been nial of the ratification of the 19th she was or what she accomplished for able to claim the full protections and Amendment, which gave some women women. I am determined that we will opportunities afforded by the Constitu- the right to vote. We know that women do something in this House of Rep- tion. Women and girls face a dev- of color were not able to vote until dec- resentatives to acknowledge and honor astating wage gap, gender-based vio- ades later, and Black women fought the great work of Patsy Mink. lence, inadequate access to healthcare, until they got suffrage in 1965. Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I pregnancy discrimination, sexual har- I am proud that this January, my yield to the gentlewoman from North assment, the list goes on. Yet, our Con- bill, with the support of both Repub- Carolina (Ms. ADAMS), who has been a stitution does not explicitly protect licans and Democrats here in this body trailblazer in her own right. them, and women of color have had to and in the Senate, passed. It is called Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I want to fight twice as hard. the Women’s History and Nineteenth thank the gentlewoman from Michigan I thank Congresswoman BRENDA Amendment Centennial Quarter Dollar and all of the chairs and the co-chairs LAWRENCE for leading the Special Coin Program Act, and it was signed Order tonight. It is an important mo- of this committee. into law. This measure will ensure that ment for women in this country. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the prominent women from American his- Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I women of the United States House of tory can be honored on our circulating want to thank Congresswoman LEE for Representatives for Women’s History quarter dollar coins. being a voice for women year after year Month. This Women’s History Month The currency we use is one of the after year. marks the 101st year of women’s suf- most important shared ways that we Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- frage in the United States. have in memorializing what is impor- woman from Illinois (Ms. SCHA- Despite the fact that women have tant to us as Americans. Making sure KOWSKY), who has been one of our fight- had the right to vote for 101 years, we that prominent American women are ers from the beginning. still don’t have equal justice under the featured on our coins is an important Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I law. That is why earlier today, we step in recognizing the contributions want to begin my remarks about Wom- passed a resolution to remove the arbi- women have made in furthering civil en’s History Month with a little quiz. trary deadline for the ratification of rights and making our country a more Who was the first woman of color to the equal rights amendment, because equitable place. serve in this body, in the United States there is no expiration date on equality. As the mint solicits public input for House of Representatives? Yet, to this day, women are still paid these coins, it is my hope that diverse I think I hear somebody saying less for our work, face workplace har- American women will be chosen and maybe it was Shirley Chisolm. Shirley assment, and are discriminated depicted, celebrating our Nation’s lead- Chisolm certainly was a against, simply because of who we are. ers, thinkers, and innovators. groundbreaking leader, but she was not Women who work full-time, year- Last election also brought a record the first woman of color. It was a round, still make 82 cents on the dollar number of women in Congress, and woman named Patsy Mink. for men’s earnings. Fighting against there are, I believe, 120 women now in Patsy Takemoto Mink was born in these disparities and ensuring our Fed- the House. I know my mentor, the first the territory of Hawaii in 1927. She be- eral Government and policies are re- African-American woman elected to came a lawyer at the University of Chi- flective of the whole country is why Congress, Congresswoman Shirley cago. That is my hometown. Not fre- having women at every level of govern- Chisolm, would be so proud. Yes, we quent for women to do that. In fact, ment is so important, in our House, brought our folding chairs, but I have she couldn’t get a job, so she set up her State houses, and, yes, even in the to just tell you, we are here to stay. own practice. White House. I salute my late mother, Mildred Par- But she got really interested in poli- So this month, in particular, we draw ish Massey tonight, who blazed so tics, and she served in the territorial strength and inspiration from those

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She This week I had the opportunity to PELOSI, the first and only woman was a Democrat until she died. speak with four amazing women who Speaker of the House; to KAMALA HAR- My mother, Manuelita de Atocha are fighting for change in my commu- RIS, the first female, first African Lucero Leger, was punished for speak- nity in Georgia’s Sixth Congressional American, and first South Asian Amer- ing Spanish in the schoolyard. She District. ican Vice President in United States took this bigotry and turned it into ad- Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid history. She was sworn in by the first vocacy, and she and my father helped has become the first African American Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia pass the 1973 New Mexico Bilingual and first woman to serve in her posi- Sotomayor. Multicultural Education Act because tion on the Board of Commissioners. A hundred years ago, only one she knew that language was so essen- Aixa Pascual has dedicated her ca- woman, Alice Mary Robertson, was tial to ‘‘our culture and heritage,’’ reer to engage and advocate for Geor- elected to serve in Congress. Currently, ‘‘nuestra cultura y herencia,’’ and iden- gia’s Latino population. a record 144 women were elected to this tity. And after 15 years of teaching, Congress, with 120 women in the House New Mexico also claims Dolores Charisse Davis joined the Cobb County of Representatives alone. Huerta, who proudly taught us that, School Board to implement ideas that she learned from her experience as an b 2015 ‘‘yes, it can,’’ ‘‘si, se puede.’’ I close with New Mexico’s beloved educator. I am proud to say that when I was daughter, Secretary Deb Haaland of Dr. Colleen Kelley, a physician at Emory University School of Medicine, elected and sworn in in 2013, I became the Pueblo of Laguna. New Mexico has has worked on the Moderna vaccine the 100th woman. However, there is shed tears of joy over her confirmation. trial at Grady Hospital. still a lot of work to be done; 144 out of She takes to the Department of the In- 535 Members is just 25 percent. That is I truly want to thank these incred- terior a fierce voice borne of resilience ible women for all of the amazing work just not what our country looks like. and the love of community and our Women make up over 50 percent of this that they have done in our community, Earth which she inherited from the 34 because it not only serves my commu- Nation. generations of New Mexican women be- Women’s History Month is a re- nity, my district, Georgia, but also the fore her. minder of the importance and the ur- rest of the Nation. Women’s history is still unfolding, I wish everyone a truly happy, happy gency of that work and the need for us for we have hard work ahead of us, to continue breaking those glass ceil- Women’s History Month. But I have to don’t we? Women of color, especially, honestly say, as I am sitting here ings. are disproportionately impacted by the Mrs. LAWRENCE. I thank the gentle- today listening to all of my colleagues pandemic, health disparities, and eco- woman and thank her for being the talk about the amazing women that we nomic hardship. So I am so thankful to 100th woman to enter into Congress. know and amazing women who have I now yield to the gentlewoman from be here with my ‘‘sisters,’’ ‘‘hermanas’’ done so much work throughout the to celebrate our history and to recom- New Mexico (Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ). course of history, I would be remiss if Mr. Speaker, how much time is re- mit ourselves to the hard work we have I did not mention my own mother, maining, please? ahead of us. Wilma Cecelia Holman. I owe her such The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mrs. LAWRENCE. I thank the gentle- a great debt of gratitude because she tlewoman has 31 minutes remaining. woman so much. We are standing on was one of the very first women, Black Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. I thank the shoulders of Deb Haaland and my women in Illinois to receive a master’s Mrs. LAWRENCE so much for gathering amazing mentor and friend, MARCIA in nursing and to actually teach nurs- us all here tonight in celebration, be- FUDGE, who have left the Halls of Con- ing. So I know that everything that I cause celebration is what we must do. gress to go to the White House to lead am, all of my courage, my strength, We must celebrate not just Women’s the administrative staff. my imagination, my creativity, my History Month, but everything we did I now yield to the gentlewoman from drive, and my willingness to put my today. We must celebrate that we Georgia (Mrs. MCBATH), a community boots on and get down in the dirt, in passed the extension of the ERA, that organizer who put her boots on and the trenches for the people that I love we passed the Violence Against Women walked the streets, and made change, and care for in my community comes Act, that we passed the American Res- and then blessed us by coming to Con- from her. cue Plan with all of those wonderful gress to continue the fight. Mrs. LAWRENCE. I thank the gentle- provisions that will lift women and Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I want woman from Georgia. children out of poverty. to first and foremost give a great sense I know there is a tradition that says, I come from a place where for many of thanks and debt of gratitude to my as long as you say the names of your years they didn’t give us the vote, they colleague, BRENDA LAWRENCE, for forefathers, they will never leave you. didn’t give us statehood, and there was bringing this Special Order hour today, So I just want to introduce into the much discrimination. But it was also a as we are really celebrating woman- RECORD Etta Cranford, who was my place where women and women of color hood. That is truly what we are doing grandmother. At the age of 55, she in- have a long and proud history of trans- tonight. herited a 3-year-old and 5-year-old formative leadership, and I honor a few Mr. Speaker, this month we celebrate when my mother died, and she gave ev- of them today. the amazing and just absolutely inspi- erything she had until her death to en- One hundred years ago the suffragist rational women that are all around us. sure that I would be a strong Black Adelina Otero-Warren helped lead the As it has been said over and over again, woman in America. charge to ratify the 19th amendment in you know, so many amazing women re- I yield to the gentlewoman from New Mexico. After her success, she be- side right here in this body, and I have Pennsylvania (Ms. SCANLON). came the first Latina to ever run for to personally say, I have never met in Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congress. Unfortunately, she wasn’t my lifetime a greater number of coura- Representative LAWRENCE for bringing successful, but 100 years later I am the geous and intelligent and just amazing us together for this Special Order hour. first Latina to represent my district. women that are so committed to de- In honor of Women’s History Month, In my family, my grandmother, Isa- mocracy and protecting their constitu- I rise to celebrate the League of bel Lopez Leger helped to integrate the ents and their communities, and I feel Women Voters nonpartisan work to en- segregated city of Las Vegas, New Mex- very humbled and honored to actually courage active and informed participa- ico, refusing to move when the neigh- get to serve with each and every one of tion in our democracy since 1920. bors realized she was a small, Brown, them. Founded shortly before the ratification Spanish-speaking Hispana. Whether it be a mother or a scientist, of the 19th amendment, the League has My big grandma, as we called her a Congresswoman or the Vice President always believed in women’s power to Ganga, Abelina Romero Lucero, under- of the United States, we are eternally help create a more perfect democracy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:21 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17MR7.065 H17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H1488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 17, 2021 In recent years, the League of I also want to point out that all three years as a counselor, children’s thera- Women Voters of Pennsylvania has women from the North Carolina delega- pist, teacher, public health researcher, worked to combat 21st century voter tion participated, and that is true sis- and epidemiologist. Most recently, Dr. suppression tactics, including strict terhood. Reed has served in one of the hospital voter ID laws and extreme gerry- I rise today to highlight an extraor- systems in my community, St. Luke’s mandering. dinary North Carolinian in honor of University Health Network, first as In 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Women’s History Month, Reverend senior director of epidemiology and Court issued a decision in the League Nancy Petty. strategy and now as vice president of of Women Voters v. Pennsylvania that Nancy is a trailblazer in the commu- community health. declared our congressional districts nity. As a member of the LGBTQ com- Dr. Reed has been instrumental in had been so extremely gerrymandered munity and the faith community, she keeping our community informed that they violated our State constitu- has championed marriage equality and throughout the pandemic. Dr. Reed has tion. In doing so, that decision created brought these welcoming ideas to her been particularly incisive when speak- districts, including mine, that are own church, Raleigh’s historic and pro- ing about the disproportionate impact more compact, contiguous, and con- gressive Pullen Memorial Baptist of COVID on various communities stitutional. The League of Women Vot- Church. I worshipped virtually with throughout the Seventh District, help- ers’ decision paved the way for the Pullen just last Sunday. ing all of us recognize and understand election of four women, myself in- A kind and compassionate person, how rapidly and drastically the stakes cluded, to serve in our State’s congres- Nancy often preaches inclusivity and can change depending on a person’s life sional delegation at a time when there understanding. She has focused on fa- circumstances. were none. cilitating interfaith dialogue with Ra- By grounding every conversation in From the first suffragists through leigh’s Muslim community and has easy-to-understand data, Dr. Reed has the present day, I want to applaud the partnered with the Jewish community made sure that officials at all levels League of Women Voters for its ongo- on social justice advocacy. have a shared understanding of con- ing work to empower voters and defend She truly represents the best of our stituents’ lived reality and the chal- our democracy. community, and I am honored to call lenges they face, particularly the stark Mrs. LAWRENCE. I now yield to the her a friend and a neighbor. She has in- racial and economic disparities that gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. spired a generation by her example to have only grown during the pandemic. MANNING), a woman who has made a Still, throughout it all, Dr. Reed’s treat others the way you would want to difference. I am looking forward to the warm and calm delivery has helped be treated. brilliance of her future. soften the blow of what was at times I am so pleased to recognize Rev- Ms. MANNING. I would like to thank devastating news. Her work has helped erend Petty for this Women’s History my colleague from my hometown for mobilize my entire community around Month and the example she sets for us holding this Special Order and for all the shared mission of taking care of all. she has done on behalf of women. our own and putting the most vulner- Mrs. LAWRENCE. I thank the gentle- Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to cele- able among us first. brate Women’s History Month by high- woman from North Carolina. To Dr. Reed and women frontline lighting the multiple and irreplaceable I now yield to the gentlewoman from workers in every corner of my commu- roles that women play in our commu- Pennsylvania (Ms. WILD), our final nity, including many low-wage workers nities. speaker tonight, who came to Congress who still don’t have the support or pay Generations of women have worked with a mission. She has made her voice they need, I stand with you. All of us to balance jobs with raising children heard, and she has made such a dif- stand with you today and every day. and caring for aging loved ones. This ference. We welcome her as not only a Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, may isn’t new. Women have always dis- woman Member of Congress but as an I inquire how much time I have re- proportionately shouldered the burden amazing Representative. maining. of caring for family. But for the first b 2030 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- time, this pandemic has highlighted tlewoman from Michigan has 14 min- the toll these various roles take on Ms. WILD. Mr. Speaker, so many of utes remaining. women, as so many have been forced to the leaders we hear about are public Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I leave the workforce to care for others. figures, elected officials, people with want to take this moment to thank ev- Over the last year, 2.3 million women loud voices in the community, but eryone who spoke tonight. have left the workforce, a nearly 3 per- there are so many other kinds of lead- I want everyone to know that women cent drop in female participation in ers. In particular, in connection with are making so many strides. We are the labor force. Several factors have this month’s Women’s History Month, I currently on target to send women to contributed to this drop, but none rise to pay tribute to some who are not the Moon. We are on target to make more than the closing of childcare fa- often noticed, the extraordinary sure that women continue to be leaders cilities and schools. women who have battled the COVID in education and healthcare. I am The American Rescue Plan is helping pandemic on its front lines in my com- proud to say that not only do we have women recover from this pandemic and munity and across our Nation. a woman as our Vice President, but we return to work by bolstering the This historic crisis has devastated also have a woman as our amazing childcare sector, increasing the child my community and communities in Speaker of the House. We have six tax credit, expanding paid leave, and every corner of our country. More than chairs of our congressional committees safely reopening schools. 530,000 of our fellow Americans have headed by women. We also have over, We must treat women with dignity died. Millions have lost their jobs. Un- as I said, 194 women in Congress cur- and respect and put into place systems precedented numbers of children and rently. that allow women to care for their families have faced hunger. With Women’s History Month, some- families and excel at work. I proudly Women have experienced a dispropor- times the men will roll their eyes in voted to support the American Rescue tionate share of these converging cri- the back of their head and say: Women, Plan because it is an important step in ses. As a larger share of frontline work- why do you need a month? Because, so the right direction. ers, they have risen to the occasion, often, the strides and hard work that it Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I now putting the health and safety of their took for us to accomplish what was yield to the gentlewoman from North neighbors ahead of their own. given to privileged men are often over- Carolina (Ms. ROSS). One woman in my community, the looked. Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Rep- Greater Lehigh Valley of Pennsyl- I am proud to stand here today to resentative LAWRENCE for her leader- vania, has done everything she can to lead this Special Order hour to honor ship and for organizing this Special make sure these heroes and our most the women, as Congresswoman WILD Order hour on this incredible night in vulnerable neighbors are not forgotten. said, the ones who often don’t get a this incredible month of Women’s His- Dr. Rajika Reed has served the people platform, don’t get a mic, and they just tory Month. of our community for more than 20 do the work every day.

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Kids leagues are here to express these same We all owe a debt of gratitude to the are in school. My kids are in school. We sentiments in their own words. mother who gave birth to us. We are feel normal again, and we are blessed Mr. Speaker, I will end with this. It often in the kitchens and other places to be in a State that puts a premium is clear there is a cause and effect here. that women are such strong leaders, on individual liberty and personal re- It is clear that policies have con- but now we have women in the C sponsibility. We have worked hard to sequences. They incent behavior, and suites. We have women manufacturing get to where we are now. the behavior is causing chaos at the and designing. We have women in every We didn’t like everything that was border. area of America working. done to us by our government. We I believe this President is obsessed. The only thing that any woman didn’t like all the protocols and man- This is just a fundamental question, wants is the opportunity to have a seat dates, but we did the best job we could why our President would allow this to at the table to be able to show her bril- for the sake of our fellow Americans. happen. I believe he is obsessed with liance. As my grandmother told me, Now, we have the potential for a flare- undoing anything that has the name never apologize for your hard work, up in the pandemic because our hos- ‘‘President Trump’’ on it, regardless of your brilliance, or your skills and tal- pitals are going to be overwhelmed its merits. I believe he is equally ob- ents that you have been blessed with. again. sessed with placating the left and their You use them, and you do a good thing Our schools are already overwhelmed radical agenda. I have come to that with them. as they try to do right by their stu- conclusion. And as John Lewis said, get in good dents, let them come into the class- Mr. Speaker, we are going to speak trouble. The suffragists taught us that room, have that support structure, to this. We are going to tell the truth. the good trouble they went through knowing that to close your doors on We are going to lay out the facts. We gave us the right to vote in America. these kids is to close a bright future are going to call on our President to do Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance for them. It is to lock them out of their the right thing and prioritize the of my time. greatest potential and to give them American people and their safety and f grief and all kinds of heartache and security. mental health concerns. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman MANAGING THE CRISIS ON THE We have our police, who have been from Virginia (Mr. GOOD). SOUTHERN BORDER disparaged with cries to defund the po- Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under lice. They would be dismantled if the thank my distinguished colleague and the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- bill that passed the House supported by fellow Member from Texas for yielding. uary 4, 2021, the gentleman from Texas the Democrats ever became law and Our country’s future will forever be (Mr. ARRINGTON) is recognized for 60 ripped away the tools that they have to changed based on how we manage or minutes as the designee of the minor- not only keep our community safe but refuse to manage Biden’s border crisis. ity leader. to protect them in the process. We And, yes, it is a crisis. Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I have stripped them—or would if the Steady merit-based legal immigra- stand here on behalf of the freedom- bill passed—of their legal liability pro- tion is stabilizing. It provides a tal- loving members of the Republican tections. All the while, we are putting ented pool of workers, effectively per- Study Committee, the conservative more pressure on our local law enforce- mits patriotic assimilation, and en- conscience of the GOP Conference, and ment to do the job that the Federal riches our culture. We can debate how the largest caucus with over 150 mem- Government under this Commander in best to achieve those objectives and bers and our friend and fearless leader Chief has failed to do. what immigration levels or numbers JIM BANKS from the Hoosier State. The Commander in Chief is supposed are in the best interests of our Nation Mr. Speaker, we come to this Cham- to provide for the common defense. He and our citizens, but what is not open ber with grave concerns, with profound is supposed to be the exemplar for rule for honest debate, or at least debate grief over what is happening to this of law. He is the chief enforcer of the that honestly places the interests, safe- great Nation at the southern border, law. What kind of example is our Presi- ty, and security of American citizens along the border of States like my dent setting to just throw caution to first, is the need to secure our border home State of Texas. My citizens are the wind and let folks come into this and eliminate illegal immigration. on the front lines, and the citizens of country who are not our citizens, President Biden’s open border poli- the Lone Star State and border States prioritizing them over the safety and cies threaten our security, overtax our are at ground zero of this self-inflicted health of our citizens? resources, jeopardize public health, and crisis. I got to hear some of my colleagues turn every town into a border commu- Just because the President won’t ac- express concerns over women’s rights nity. knowledge that there is a crisis doesn’t and protecting women from abuse. We As others have said, without a bor- mean that it doesn’t exist. Mr. Speak- all support that, and our hearts go out der, we don’t have a country; we have er, it is raging out of control. It is an to any victims of abuse in this country a landmass, one that is currently under unmitigated disaster, and as I said, it or any country. But meanwhile, be- invasion. That is an invasion that is is self-inflicted. cause of the policies that have been with complicit approval from the Reinstating catch and release while passed by this President, reinstating President’s policies and the support of we are recovering from a pandemic? catch and release, empowering sanc- the Democratic Party, and this is espe- Are you kidding me? We have put man- tuary cities, repealing the stay in Mex- cially egregious and inexcusable. dates and restrictions on the American ico policies, halting funding for the people who have sacrificed by staying border wall, all of these things have b 2045 at home. Some have lost their jobs. sent a message that we are open for il- The fact is that, in the 56 days since They don’t know how they are going to legal business. President Biden was sworn in on Janu- make ends meet for their family. If you ask the cartels, business has ary 20, illegal immigration has surged Everybody stepped up, Mr. Speaker. never been better. We are lining their and our southern border has been over- They did what they were told to do in pockets while they exploit vulnerable run. some cases, but they all acted respon- people who are hopeless. They are We are not stopping illegal immi- sibly for the sake of our country and being exploited. grants based on their inability to pro- their fellow man and the country that Mr. Speaker, one out of every three vide for themselves and not be a burden they love. And now, we are just letting women are sexually assaulted on their on our economy, our social services,

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Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman locked down for a year because of the We are not stopping illegal immi- from the great State of Texas (Mr. pandemic, illegal aliens roamed free. grants based on whether or not they BABIN), who represents Texas 36th Con- While they worked hard, paid their have a criminal record. gressional District. taxes, and saved just to get by, illegal We are not stopping illegal immi- Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair immigrants cost them billions every grants based on whether or not they in- of the House Border Security Caucus, I year with free education and tend to do us harm. very much appreciate the opportunity healthcare. The bottom line is that we don’t even to come to the floor with the Repub- My great State of Texas and the know who is coming, and we don’t even lican Study Committee to talk about other border States cannot take an- know why they are coming. the most pressing issue our Nation is other minute of Biden’s border crisis. Meanwhile, the President sends facing today, right now; and, sadly, it The President of the United States FEMA to the border, not to help pre- was entirely avoidable. needs to step up and he needs to lead. vent the emergency crisis of illegal There are no ifs, ands, or buts. The Lives are at stake. crossing, but actually to help illegal crisis on our southern border is a direct Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I aliens get into our country. result of President Biden’s failed immi- thank the gentleman from Texas for And how does a Democrat majority gration and border security policies— his remarks. He mentioned as one of respond? miserably failed. the policies that this current President With two new amnesty bills that will My colleagues on the other side of has put in place through a unilateral incentivize and reward lawless, illegal the aisle have predictably done what action—by the way, he has done more behavior with amnesty and citizenship. they do best: Blamed President Trump executive orders than the last three or Memo to the President and Democrat and his administration. four Presidents combined—was to re- majority: You get more of what you But anyone with a pulse can see that peal or rescind the national emergency incentivize. this border crisis started the very day declaration. But it is so rich, so rich We can only conclude this is what that President Biden was sworn in. On that at the same time he is doing this, they want. his first day in office, Biden stopped the Democrat leadership of the House Mr. Speaker, these two bills com- construction of the border wall, ended under Speaker PELOSI has lined the bined will provide amnesty to some 5 the national emergency declaration on streets around the perimeter of the million illegal aliens, including some the southern border. He stopped the Capitol with the National Guard. The with criminal backgrounds. These two migrant protection protocol so asylum- height of hypocrisy. bills make it more difficult for law en- seekers would have to wait in Mexico. Mr. Speaker, the American people forcement to detain or deport illegal And rather than utilizing the title 42 aren’t buying this. They are not. The aliens. These bills will facilitate chain health restrictions to protect Ameri- Speaker called the walls at the south- migration, leading to more non-merit- cans during this pandemic, Biden and ern border protecting our fellow Ameri- based immigration. And these two bills his administration are releasing cans and communities immoral, until inexcusably provide no provisions to COVID-positive illegal aliens into she erected razor-wire fencing around address the Biden border crisis. Texas to worsen the pandemic and fan the people’s House. It is offensive. It is Just today, in apparent recognition out across this country. shameful, and it is an outrage. And it that the crisis is not playing well with He would go on to stop deportation, is a double standard, if I have ever seen the American people—you know, the stop enforcing immigration laws, bring one. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman forgotten citizens of the country—NBC back ‘‘catch and release,’’ and end the from Oklahoma (Mr. HERN), a good news—not exactly a conservative news hard-won changes that President friend of mine, and a colleague rep- outlet—is reporting that the Biden ad- Trump had initiated to control our resenting Oklahoma’s First District. ministration is telling Border Patrol southern border. Mr. HERN. Mr. Speaker, I thank my that they can no longer talk to the He has specifically said that Ameri- distinguished colleague from Texas for media or do ride-alongs that enable the cans will not be prioritized—repeat: yielding. I appreciate him leading this media to see firsthand what is hap- Will not be prioritized—over illegal im- Special Order on such an important pening at the border. Instead, Border migrants for access to COVID–19 vac- issue in our great country. Patrol is supposed to let all commu- cines, and promised citizenship to mil- Mr. Speaker, we are here today to nication come from Washington. lions upon millions of migrants here il- shed light on a situation that is get- The American people are not stupid. legally, which does nothing but ting worse by the minute. The longer They know what is going on, and they incentivize more illegal crossings. All Joe Biden and his White House ignore don’t want America to be turned into a of this in less than 2 months. the crisis on our border, the more chal- sanctuary nation. Who on earth is surprised that there lenging it becomes to get it under con- Mr. Speaker, we, on the Republican is a massive border crisis? trol. side, are going to fight for them. We Yes, President Biden owns this bor- But one would have to wonder: Is are going to fight to protect the coun- der crisis. The truly sad reality is this that what he wants by allowing this to try we have today, and we are going to isn’t Biden’s first rodeo. When he was continue on? fight to protect the country we want to vice president, he saw surges on the Under President Trump, border secu- have tomorrow. border, and he knows full well what ex- rity was a top priority. He was ridi- Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I actly that means. culed for that top priority of securing thank the gentleman from Virginia for He saw children being used and recy- our Nation, the sovereignty of our Na- his remarks. He talked about the in- cled by smugglers. He saw women and tion. Illegal entries plummeted under centives. We talked about cause and ef- children physically abused, raped, and President Trump, and over 450 miles of fect, and we talked about the con- even murdered by the cartels, who border wall were built at the fighting sequences of bad policies. fully control our southern border now, and scratching every single way Mr. Speaker, we have had double the empowered by President Biden. He against our Democrat colleagues’ de- apprehensions this year in January even saw American families torn apart sires. over last year in 2020, well over twice after a loved one was killed by a dan- Mr. Speaker, Biden’s trend has been as many illegal crossings in the month gerous criminal illegal alien. to reverse and dismantle anything and of February. We are now 5,000-plus a He should know better. And you everything that President Trump day of people pouring into this coun- know what? He does know better. Un- touched over the last 4 years, no mat- try, 500 a day of illegal minors traf- fortunately, he is controlled by politics ter who it may hurt. On day one of his ficked here by the cartels. And the CBP and his radical leftwing base, and he Presidency, he unconstitutionally halt- tells us that there will be over 120,000 won’t turn back now. ed congressionally appropriated funds

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In what open and they could enter with no con- important to the American people and is fast becoming a Washington tradi- sequences. They even had shirts pro- the sovereignty of our Nation. tion, the other side has tried to pass moting the idea that Biden should let Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I the buck and blame the border disorder them in. thank the gentleman from Oklahoma, on the last administration. Mr. Speaker, it has been less than 2 our neighbor to the north, for his re- This is a tired talking point; one we months since Biden took office and al- marks. He mentioned that some polit- will hear repeated over and over to ex- ready the situation at our southern ical opportunists were characterizing plain away the policy failures of the border has reached unprecedented lev- these detention facilities under the one-party government they control. els, levels like we haven’t seen in 20 leadership of President Trump as con- But facts are stubborn things. years. Border agents are reporting the centration camps. They called the men This tidal wave of drug and human number of illegal entries, especially and women in uniform, our sons and trafficking is a direct result of White children, is higher than we have seen in daughters, who were called to duty to House promises of amnesty, and the decades. come alongside the Border Patrol rollback of the commonsense border se- Detainment facilities—what the agents to secure our southern border curity safeguards put in place by Presi- Democrats have now called reception and defend our people, ‘‘storm troop- dent Trump. That is why it began at centers and concentration camps; that ers.’’ They referred to our attempt to the end of January. is what they called them under Presi- humanely and safely detain the unac- So what is their answer to this crisis? dent Trump—are over capacity. Chil- companied minors as ‘‘kids in cages.’’ It is to pour gasoline on the fire by dren are being sent to Dallas, hundreds Mr. Speaker, where are they now? passing two amnesty bills that will of miles away from the border, to be Where are they now? give legal status to at least half of the held at the convention center. Where is the outrage? estimated 11 million illegal aliens al- Americans returning from abroad are Where is the indignation? ready in this country, including crimi- required to take COVID tests before re- Where is the name calling? nal aliens who have been convicted of entering our own country, but Biden is How soon we forget. multiple DUIs, drug and weapons viola- allowing thousands of migrants into Mr. Speaker, 13,000 children are being tions, and even voter fraud. the country without even testing them detained right now in far worse condi- One of the bills even includes an un- for COVID, packing facilities way over tions and far more crowded than be- believable provision allowing for the capacity. reimportation of foreigners who were Hypocrisy is nothing new to this ad- fore. deported as long as 4 years ago, bring- ministration. In spite of everything I Where are those colleagues of ours ing them back and giving them green have already said, Biden refuses to call that were clanging gongs and sounding cards. This is a slap in the face to the it a crisis. CNN is even calling it a cri- the alarm? legal immigrants who have followed sis, but Biden doesn’t want to label it. b 2100 our laws. This is a slap in the face to He doesn’t want to own it, calling it an Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman American taxpayers, millions of unem- inherited mess from the Trump admin- from the great State of Wisconsin (Mr. ployed Americans, and countless Amer- istration. Every single person in Amer- TIFFANY), my colleague, who rep- ican families who have lost loved ones ica knows that is not true. To make it resents the Seventh Congressional Dis- to the scourge of drugs like meth and worse, House Democrats rejected any trict. amendments on their partisan immi- fentanyl. Mr. TIFFANY. Mr. Speaker, I want Even worse, it is a financial bonanza gration bills this week. to thank the gentleman from Texas for My amendments asked that known for the human traffickers and foreign yielding. gang members not be eligible for am- drug cartels who prey on the vulner- Mr. Speaker, America’s border is nesty. able and profit from their misery. How could you not allow that to be under siege, and it is a siege that this So let’s get this straight. The first added to this bill? administration continues to encourage act of this President was to open the That we create a tax credit for em- with each passing day. borders and close our schools, or make ployers who want to do the right thing They say it is not a crisis or an emer- sure that they stay closed. The first and implement E-Verify in their com- gency, even as they have dispatched act of this President was to open the panies to make sure they are hiring FEMA, the Federal Emergency Man- borders, the pipeline that brings the legal American workers, and that ille- agement Agency, to help manage the drugs and the human trafficking into gal immigrants who have committed disaster that they have created. America, but they closed the pipeline crimes in our country not be eligible In February alone, the shortest that gives us energy independence in for amnesty. Now, everywhere—except month of the year, overwhelmed border America. for in Congress—any good American patrol agents encountered more than Mr. Speaker, it is time for the admin- would want those in the bill. But not 100,000 illegal aliens crossing our south- istration to stop pretending that this here, not my Democrat colleagues. ern border, including 30,000 unaccom- crisis isn’t happening, and to start de- These are all commonsense ideas panied children and minors. And that fending the American people. that a vast majority of Americans sup- does not include the countless illegal Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, lis- port, but Democrats would rather have aliens that slipped through undetected. tening to the gentleman, it is just hard open borders with no consequences for Mr. Speaker, as many as 25 percent of to believe that in the greatest country those who break the laws in our coun- the illegal aliens that the border patrol on planet Earth, that this is what we try. apprehends are testing positive for are allowing to happen. Reimporting Just this week, four people on the COVID—and not all are being tested. people who violated our laws, had due terrorist watch list were caught at- Thanks to the administration’s process, and we did what the law says, tempting to illegally entered our coun- catch-and-release policies, many of detain and deport. try. If we lower the standards and re- these aliens immediately board buses Today, under Present Biden’s deluge strictions on our border, we know we and fan out across the country, making of executive orders, they are released never would have caught them. We every State a border State. That in- and rewarded: free healthcare, com- wouldn’t have even known that they cludes my State in the far north, Wis- pliments of the taxpayers of the United were here. That should scare us all to consin, because I hear it from sheriffs States; free education, compliments of death. and law enforcement all over northern the taxpayers of the United States. We Mr. Speaker, I and many of my Re- Wisconsin, especially the drugs that spend $12 billion in Texas alone on ille- publican colleagues have been to the flow in, the fentanyl, the gal immigration, and the price has just

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Our facilities and agencies Texas, my friend, Mr. ARRINGTON, for ministration, that the CBP very re- are being overwhelmed by the surge. hosting this Special Order, it is an ex- cently apprehended four individuals on President Biden offered an open invi- traordinarily important topic. the terrorist watch list crossing the tation for parents to send their chil- Here is another angle on it. Tomor- southwest border. Secretary Mayorkas dren across the border without fear of row, on the floor of this House, Demo- admitted that today, and then went on being turned away. The result is cata- crats will pass two mass amnesty bills, to say: Well, it is nothing unusual, strophic. While there have been mi- H.R. 6 and H.R. 1603. Consider that at more or less. Amazing. grant surges in the past, there has the very time Democrats are bringing I have heard some of my friends on never been such a prolific number of these amnesty bills to the floor, what the other side of the aisle complain unaccompanied minors. promises to be the largest surge of ille- that Republicans are not offering solu- These policies are a driving incentive gal immigration on the southern bor- tions. for parents to give their children to der in at least 20 years, is building to- Let me offer three: End all talk of coyotes and traffickers who will abuse ward an unknown climax. The Biden amnesty. Reinstate the migrant pro- and use them, causing lifelong trauma. administration has precipitated a hu- tection protocols that provide more for Over 500 children are crossing the bor- manitarian crisis so big that even they their safety than the policy does now der daily, including unaccompanied can no longer deny it. articulate. And finish building the kids as young as 6 years old. These Less than 2 months after terminating wall. Let’s resume a responsible border children are threatened and coerced by President Trump’s declaration of an policy. Let’s consider, for once, the in- cartels to carry drugs over the border emergency on the border, Secretary terests of the American people. and exploited by sex traffickers. Mayorkas of the Department of Home- Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I One in three women—one in three land Security, has been constrained to thank the gentleman from North Caro- women, Mr. Speaker, will be assaulted send FEMA, the Federal Emergency lina. as they attempt to make the journey. Management Agency, to facilitate the Mr. Speaker, again, I would say that I just witnessed my colleagues from Nation’s response to this crisis. America is the most generous Nation, across the aisle spending an hour hon- Today, in the Committee on Home- not only the most powerful, but the oring women’s history. What kind of land Security, I asked Secretary most generous. We represent 5 percent history are the left’s policies writing Mayorkas about the deliberate and ab- of the world population, and we rep- for these women? Young women, young surd rhetoric used by the administra- resent 20 percent of the immigrant pop- women as young as 13 years old are tion: Come, but don’t come now. ulation. We welcome freedom-loving, being lured to Texas with the promise I was unable to secure from Sec- law-abiding people who want to make of a job in the service industry, and in- retary Mayorkas a straightforward ac- America their home and make a better stead, are being sexually abused and knowledgment that it is always wrong life for their family, but only if they trafficked. to incite migrants to enter the United respect our laws and our sovereignty b 2115 States illegally. and the safety of the American people. And, amazingly, when I asked the Millions of people wait for years to What we are seeing now is but a frac- Secretary whether he and the Biden ad- have legal status in this country, and tion of what we could see in the coming ministration had been expected or were this President has just created lawless- months. This is the Biden administra- surprised by the crisis that is now ness and chaos, just like that, with a tion’s responsibility, and President blooming on the southern border, he pen and a cell phone. The unilateral ac- Biden owes the American people an- was caught off guard. He said he had no tions have been reckless and endan- swers. expectation whatsoever. I couldn’t be- gered not only our citizens, but the But President Biden is not alone. The lieve it, and I don’t think the American poor people that are making this trek majority party is neglecting their over- people can believe it. on account of his message: Don’t come sight responsibilities and aiding and Just like the Biden administration’s now, is what he says, but come now. abetting these dangerous actions. rhetoric, these bills signal economic Come one, come all. It is a free-for-all I am calling on President Biden and migrants that if they make the dan- at the border, is what his policies say congressional Democrats—who I re- gerous trek through Central America loudly and clearly. mind you are the majority in both and Mexico, they will be met with am- Mr. Speaker, I yield to my dear Chambers—to take responsibility for nesty, taxpayer-funded healthcare, friend from the great State of Arkan- the border crisis and work to fix it and housing, and anything else you can sas (Mr. WESTERMAN), he represents Ar- to take responsibility for the trauma think of. kansas’ Fourth Congressional District. these children will endure on the jour- Whether it is gutting the migrant Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, the ney across the border. protection protocols, otherwise known Republican party has historically been, Customs and Border Protection has as ‘‘remain in Mexico,’’ and stopping and I believe is still today, the voice informed Congress that four people on border wall construction, the adminis- for those who have no voice. We value the FBI’s terrorist watch list were ap- tration’s message to migrants is clear: life and believe all people should be prehended at the border. If four were Come. Take your lives in your hands, treated with dignity. caught, how many got through? What brave the gangs, the coyotes, the smug- I appreciate the gentleman from is their intent? glers, take the risk of sexual abuse. Texas for leading this discussion to- One day, Democrats are the Come. night, for his compassion for people, arsonists, and the next week, the fire- Today, the Democrats are aug- and for his passion to serve Texas and fighters. They have pulled this trick on menting that clear-as-day message America. every issue, including energy, Medi- with more promises of amnesty, and Mr. Speaker, tonight, I not only rise care, and now our border. To bring par- that will be the bills tomorrow, which to address the growing crisis on our tisan immigration bills to the floor everyone here know will fuel more ille- southern border, but to be a voice for without even an opportunity to amend gal migration. the persecuted. In an interview aired the bills is bad governance anytime, Let’s face it, Democrats are com- this morning, President Biden told mi- but it is downright insensitive during mitted to a regime of open borders, grants not to come to the United this crisis. where any person from anywhere in the States, but still refused to recognize We are a nation of immigrants, and I world has a right to enter the U.S. for the situation as a crisis. Actions speak support all legal immigration. But

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There are ru- tisan legislation to address immigra- see what happens. mors right now that the Department of tion issues, but Democrats refuse to By doing this, not only do we let Homeland Security has put a gag order even enforce existing laws. more people in the country, but we en- on the Border Patrol agents who al- Mr. Speaker, what good is a new im- rich and empower the drug cartels. The ways have so many interesting stories migration law when there is no evi- drug cartels are charging about $3,000 down there. If I think of our Founding dence that it will be enforced? for every Mexican they let in here, Fathers now who wanted a free press, Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I about $5,000 for every Central Amer- as disappointed as they would be in our thank the gentleman from Arkansas ican, $8,000 to $9,000 for every Brazilian, President, as disappointed as they for his heartfelt comments. and up to $20,000 for every Asian. would be in our Congress, and as super Mr. Speaker, may I ask how much When you are making that kind of disappointed as our Founding Fathers time remains. money, Mr. Speaker, you know very would be in our judicial branch, I think The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- well the drug cartels will recruit as the area they would be most dis- tleman from Texas has 21 minutes re- many people as they can to come into appointed is in the fourth estate. The maining. this country. bootlicking sycophants of the fourth Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, as Of course, nowadays, it is unlike estate are just horrible. These toadies you have heard from my colleagues, years ago when they used to find mari- are ruining the country. there are many levels and dimensions juana. Now when people come across Wake up. Insist on being able to talk to this crisis. It is a national security the border, it is fentanyl, meth, and to the Border Patrol. Get down to the crisis, Mr. Speaker. It is a public heroin. So, in addition to the huge Border Patrol and find out exactly health and safety crisis. It is a humani- amount of humanity moving across the what is going on. tarian crisis of epic proportions, and it border, we have that many more drugs Mr. Speaker, my final plea tonight is is only going to get worse until this to kill the people of our country. I am for the press corps to wake up, get to President embraces the reality, resists sure the American people already re- the southern border, and report what is the left’s influence, and steps up and member we are losing about 80,000 peo- really going on down there. becomes the leader that our country ple every year to illegal drug use, so Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I needs at a time like this. much of which comes across the south- thank the gentleman from Wisconsin I thank the gentleman from Wis- ern border. for his remarks. consin for joining us in this Special As has been mentioned by other Mr. Speaker, I think that this admin- Order. speakers, there is an increase in sexual istration and our current President, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman assaults as people try to come across Joe Biden, would do well to take a page from Wisconsin (Mr. GROTHMAN), who the border and are escorted by the drug out of President Trump’s playbook, represents Wisconsin’s Sixth Congres- cartels. and I mean this with all sincerity. sional District. I want to point out that the drug car- The reason people by the millions Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, we tels control that southern border. If followed this unconventional, non- have already talked tonight about the you try to come here without their ap- politician businessman and leader is numbers which come from the crisis at proval, Mr. Speaker, you are in big because they were convinced he would the southern border. trouble. I will give you an anecdote fight for them. It is because they During the Obama administration, from the last time I was down there. watched as he followed through on Mr. Speaker, if you had 1,000 contacts a Three people tried to escort other peo- what he promised he would do for day with people trying to sneak in this ple over the border. Two of them were them. And lastly, Mr. Speaker, it is be- country, that was a lot. We are now at skinned alive and died. The other was cause he put America first. around 3,000 a day. February of this partly skinned alive and told to go Perfect he was not, but I will tell you year compared to February of last year back south to Mexico and tell everyone what, Mr. Speaker, with every fiber of is up 173 percent. That is shocking. It what happens if you try to come across his being and ounce of strength in didn’t have to be. the border without going through the every waking moment, he was vigilant What incompetence did it take to get drug cartels. in keeping those promises, and one of such a massive swing of people coming Just as another indication of the them was to secure the border and stop across our border? huge problem we have at the border, illegal immigration once and for all. President Trump had something last year, which was an unusually hot Politicians have come and gone. called the migrant protection protocol. year, they found, in the Tucson sector They have made the same promises but When people tried to sneak in here and alone, 100 bodies of people who dehy- to no avail. President Trump reduced claim asylum, they were sent back and drated trying to come here. illegal crossings by 75 percent. held by the Mexican Government pend- Under President Trump, Mr. Speaker, We know what to do in this Chamber. ing a hearing. This was a great victory you know how good it can be. They We know the policies that would work for President Trump. went from a point where they were let- to protect our fellow Americans, secure Maybe just because he is President ting 100,000 people across the border, our border, and stop this chaos and Trump, it means you don’t like him, which was about 2 years ago, back madness that has ensued as a result of Mr. Speaker, and you had to get rid of down to, around December, about 10,000 these reckless, unilateral decisions him like the protection protocol. So, people crossing the border. They did that this President is making. we are back to the old days. that with the migrant protection pro- We know what to do, Mr. Speaker, Rather than being held south of the tocol, with dealing with Central Amer- but there is no political will to do it. border, waiting to see if you can come ica, and by being concerned about The message, as we have said, is clear. here, you are escorted into the United COVID. It is demoralizing and insulting that States, turned over to some nonprofit So, what to do now? I am sometimes the leadership of this administration organization, and told to disappear asked how the United States got in and our Commander in Chief have somewhere in the United States to this mess, and I am talking about a prioritized illegal immigrants over our show up for a hearing which you don’t wide variety of issues. Where would the own citizens. show up for. And that is, more than Founding Fathers say they screwed up? I am wearing a mask in the people’s any other reason, why we have this Until this, I always felt that if I look House. Most of our colleagues, Mr. problem. at the three branches of government Speaker, have been vaccinated or have Another thing they have changed is and say between the legislative, execu- had COVID. We have social distancing, that President Trump had worked on a tive, and judiciary, our Founding Fa- and we are still wearing masks. What a deal with Central American countries thers would have never believed the ju- pathetic posture as we just release so that people trying to come up here diciary could have such complete lack hundreds every day, thousands upon

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It is just unbeliev- Haiman-Marrero earned a master’s in MBA degree in July of this year. able. communications from the University of Wendy holds Housing and Urban Devel- Those poor Border Patrol agents, Puerto Rico and was recognized in 2016 opment certifications with Assistant who have had to hear that they too as one of Vision Magazine’s 25 Most In- Housing Manager and Housing Credit should be defunded, are hamstrung, at fluential Hispanics in Central Florida. Certified Professional designations. best. They see the revolving door. She has served on prestigious boards She was recently awarded two Cer- How would you like to go to work such as Visit Orlando, United Arts, His- tificates of Achievement from HUD for every day, Mr. Speaker, with a clear panic American Professional Business Superior Real Estate Assessment Cen- mission, and a righteous and patriotic Women’s Association, and Prospera’s ter Outcomes; recognized for imple- mission, to secure the border and pro- technical assistance committee. menting the ‘Senior/Kid Companion’ tect your citizens and have a Com- In 2017, after Hurricane Maria dev- program at the State of Florida Na- mander in Chief who says come one, astated her beloved Puerto Rico, Sami tional Community Service Conference, come all, and has such little regard for launched a nonprofit called SOS by a recognition designated by former the rule of law and for those who risk URBANDER. SOS creates and imple- Secretary of State Colin Powell. their lives every day to enforce it? ments culturally competent social mo- Further, Wendy is a member of the These are just the cold, hard facts. It bility programs such as Talleres de Kissimmee Police Department’s Crime is the truth. I believe, and always have, Bienvenida, The Azalea Project, and Free initiative program, and a grad- in the American people’s good judg- job readiness training. uate of the University of Florida’s LeadingAge Leadership Academy in ment. While some folks may have had b 2130 2009, along with Leadership Osceola an aversion to the style and person- SOS is also the Del Ambiente, and ality of the last President—I can appre- 2019. Gender Advancement Project’s fiscal Wendy has been married to her hus- ciate that—they have to look back and sponsor, which supports LGBTQ-plus band, Chip, for 11 years. She has two say that he achieved unprecedented re- people of color. children and two grandchildren. sults that left this Nation safer, In 2019, Orange County Commissioner For this and more, Wendy stronger, and more prosperous than we Maribel Gomez Cordero appointed Coschignano Ford, we honor you. have been in recent history, if ever. Sami to the county’s Arts and Culture HONORING VIANCA MCCLUSKEY Mr. Speaker, I pray our country will Council, where she serves as chair of Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, in honor of return to that level of strength, and I the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Women’s History Month, I would like pray this President will embrace the committee. She was also an official to recognize Vianca McCluskey. facts and reality. I hope he comes to delegate of the Second Annual Latino Vianca is the administrator at the visit border States like Texas and lis- Leadership Summit held at the United Florida Department of Health in Osce- tens to the cries that have gone un- Nations by the We Are All Human or- ola County. She spent more than 20 heard from his administration, from ganization. years of public health experience with the people of Texas, Arizona, New Mex- For this and more, Ms. Maiman- 15 years dedicated to leading health de- ico, California, and throughout this Marrero, we honor you. partments and federally qualified land who need him to step up and be HONORING WENDY COSCHIGNANO FORD health centers. our Commander in Chief. Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, in honor of During her career, she has collabo- Mr. Speaker, I am done, and I yield Women’s History Month, I would like rated with county governments, gov- back the balance of my time. to recognize Wendy Coschignano Ford. erning boards, and community partners f Wendy Coschignano Ford was ap- to address health issues and ensure the pointed the chief executive officer for HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY provision of programs and services for the Osceola Council on Aging in 2019. MONTH vulnerable populations. Wendy’s career with the OCOA is ex- Her public health career began in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under pansive, spending the past 20 years in Tennessee, where she was the State’s the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- key positions within the council, in- first African-American county health uary 4, 2021, the Chair recognizes the cluding serving as the director housing deputy director. She directed oper- gentleman from Florida (Mr. SOTO) for and finance. ations at one of the largest rural 16 minutes, half the time remaining During the past two decades, Wendy’s health departments, which received until 10:00 p.m. multidisciplinary approach led to her recognition for its diabetes and com- Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, in honor of appointment to the agency’s top posi- munity-wide weight loss programs. Women’s History Month, I would like tion. She effectively managed six sepa- After accepting the executive direc- to recognize Sami Haiman-Marrero. rate housing communities and success- tor position with Primary Care Medical Sami Haiman-Marrero is the presi- fully developed, negotiated, and man- Services of Poinciana, a federally dent and CEO of URBANDER, a firm aged many commercial contracts while qualified health center operated by the that assists the corporate, nonprofit, leading the implementation of stra- health department, she relocated to and government sectors in overcoming tegic planning and marketing strate- Osceola County in 2008, with her hus- diversity, equity, inclusion, and multi- gies. band, Dale, and son, Jackson. She cultural marketing challenges. Since 2019, OCOA a has seen expo- oversaw the Federal Health Resources Under Sami’s leadership, nential increases in sustainable oper- and Services Administration, HRSA, URBANDER received the Orlando Busi- ations, collaborations with the Osceola grant and the delivery of comprehen- ness Journal’s 2020 Diversity in Busi- and central Florida community, and sive culturally competent healthcare ness Helping Hand Award for their new initiatives, which have increased and dental healthcare services to the work impacting underrepresented and revenue, client satisfaction, profit- community. underserved communities. ability, and reimbursement growth. In 2012, she accepted a leadership po- Sami’s career started in New York The Osceola Council on Aging’s mis- sition with the Community Health City over 25 years ago in public rela- sion is to provide services to enable Centers, Inc., to oversee multispecialty tions, marketing, and publishing. Her independence and self-sufficiency with sites serving vulnerable and under- career highlights include handling the Osceola County seniors, disabled served populations. first-ever Spanish-language U.S. Presi- adults, disadvantaged individuals, and In 2018, she returned to the Florida dential media campaign in 1996, which impoverished families. Department of Health in Osceola Coun- led to winning the highly coveted His- Wendy’s colleagues state she is al- ty as the administrator. She is cur- panic vote, becoming the publisher of a ways committed to ‘‘achieving the rently leading the agency through an

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The paramedics she tions, faith-based and involved citi- She continues to work closely with worked with encouraged her to follow zenry in an Osceola Health Summit, community partners to mitigate the that passion, and, in 2000, she became a which continues as an annual event. impact of COVID–19 in Osceola County, registered nurse. Ms. Johnson-Cornett has had numer- Florida. She is a member of the Na- Esther Sanchez Colon now lives in ous achievements and recognitions, tional Association of County and City Florida and is a clinical coordinator in some of which include the National Health Officials, Florida Public Health Poinciana’s Medical Center’s emer- Leadership Academy for Public Association, Health Leadership Coun- gency department. She has been with Health’s 2012 Inaugural Leadership cil, AdventHealth Kissimmee Advisory the hospital for more than 7 years and Program; selection as Florida’s Out- Council, and Osceola County Council demonstrates exceptional leadership, standing Women in Public Health in on Aging board. both with the Poinciana ER and the 2014; a 2019 inaugural graduate of the For this and more, Ms. Vianca Poinciana area community. National Association of County and McCluskey, we honor you. Esther serves as a pastor in her City Health Officials Survive and HONORING RHONDA WILSON church and is currently finishing her Thrive Fellowship; and Osceola Coun- Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, in honor of doctorate in ministry. Specializing in ty’s Lieutenant Lloyd Burton, Jr., Women’s History Month, I would like both nursing and ministry has helped Service Award in 2020. her be an uplifting resource for pa- to recognize Rhonda Wilson. Ms. Johnson-Cornett’s leadership has Ms. Rhonda Wilson, who has her MS, tients and their families in their time brought many tangible results into MBA, and MS, is a victims service ad- of need. Osceola County, including $8.3 million ministrator with over 32 years of pro- Because of her immeasurable com- in Federal capital improvement fund- fessional nonprofit criminal justice and passion and efforts to make a positive ing in 2011, $5.5 million in resources for military experience. She has earned impact in the lives of others, she re- the disadvantaged minority commu- three graduate degrees: A master of ceived The DAISY Award for Extraor- nity of Marydia, and many millions in human services with a criminal justice dinary Nurses in 2018. Today, her dedi- Federal and private grant funding. specialization, a master of business ad- cation to helping others is stronger ministration, and a master of adminis- than ever, and she feels blessed to be of For this and more, Ms. Belinda John- tration in justice and security. service during difficult times. son-Cornett, we honor you. Since 2009, Rhonda has been a leader From supporting her colleagues to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- for the Victims Service Center of Cen- caring for patients and their families, tleman will suspend. tral Florida, where she has worked as a she continues to excel in her role and Seeing no other Members seeking victim advocate and crisis counselor, live out the HCA healthcare mission, recognition, the Chair recognizes the community education coordinator, ‘‘Above all else, we are committed to gentleman from Florida (Mr. SOTO) for and, most recently, as an advocacy the care and improvement of human the remainder of the half hour, 14 min- services supervisor where she oversees life.’’ utes. 10 master’s level crisis counselors and For this and more, Ms. Esther San- HONORING ANN CLAUSSEN chez Colon, we honor you. interns. Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Prior to her work with the Victims HONORING BELINDA JOHNSON-CORNETT Women’s History Month, I would like Service Center, Ms. Wilson proudly Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, in honor of to recognize Ann Claussen. served in the United States Navy for 20 Women’s History Month, I would like Ann Claussen has served in various years, specializing in military justice. to recognize Belinda Johnson-Cornett, leadership positions for 29 years in She took that knowledge and experi- who has her MS, RN-BC, and MBA. ence and, upon retiring from the Navy, Ms. Belinda Johnson-Cornett is a Polk County, Florida. During her ca- served as the director of an 88-bed resi- board-certified registered nurse with reer with State Farm Insurance Com- dential reentry center helping Federal years of experience in the healthcare pany, she has held many different lead- inmates transition back into the com- industry as a practitioner and ership positions in the life and health munity. healthcare executive. company, and served as the credit Rhonda has extensive training re- She has earned a master of science union manager for 9 years, overseeing a lated to sexual assault and assisting and master of business administration $240 million credit union with 1,100 victims of crime. She is a member of degree. She is currently pursuing a members throughout the State of Flor- the Sexual Assault Response Team and doctoral degree in business. ida. the Florida Crisis Response Team. She During the 2008 through 2017 period, In January 2014, Ms. Claussen took a was one of the initial first responders she served as the administrator and leap of faith to start her new career as in the aftermath of the Pulse mass health officer and chief executive offi- the CEO of Central Florida Healthcare. shooting tragedy and is often called cer of the combined Florida Depart- Serving in this role has allowed her to upon to provide emotional support to ment of Health in Osceola County and follow her lifelong passion for making law enforcement professionals when Osceola Community Health Services. a difference in her community by pro- impacted by violence. She remained as chief executive officer viding a patient-centered medical Rhonda is a respected leader and pro- of Osceola Community Health Services home to over 56,000 patients. fessional in the field of victim services as the agency transitioned in 2017 to a With growth in 14 clinics and 500 em- and was recognized as Victim Advocate private, nonprofit federally qualified ployees, Ms. Claussen’s passion for of the Year in 2017 by Central Florida health center. serving her community is dem- Victim Services Network. Ms. Johnson-Cornett is recognized as onstrated each day by her genuine For this and more, Ms. Rhonda Wil- a dedicated health advocate, having led compassion to be a servant leader. son, we honor you. many initiatives to increase healthcare With an understanding of building rela- HONORING ESTHER SANCHEZ COLON access for uninsured and underserved tionships and partnering for a Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, in honor of populations. She is a strong supporter healthier community, she serves on the Women’s History Month, I would like of decreasing health disparities by im- United Way board, Junior Diabetes Re- to recognize Esther Sanchez Colon. proving social determinants of health search Foundation, and other boards At the age of 17, Esther Sanchez for at-risk populations. and committees to ensure that our Colon began her healthcare journey as She has worked tirelessly to advance communities are working together in a secretary for a medical services and community partner engagement in col- providing quality healthcare for every- transport company in Puerto Rico. Her laborative strategies to improve one, regardless of their ability to pay.

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She enjoys playing De Jesus, we honor you. example and has been instrumental in soccer, dancing with her sisters, prac- HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER KEVIN partnering with other community lead- ticing Brazilian jiu-jitsu with her uncle VALENCIA ers who have the same passion to serve. Brian, and being active outdoors. Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Ann is married to Jim and has two As a straight-A student in Code to recognize the life of Officer Kevin sons, Justin and Ryan. Academy in Lakeland, she participates Valencia of the Orlando Police Depart- For this and more, Ms. Ann Claussen, in multiple school activities, including ment, who was a courageous and heroic we honor you. the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. officer, a loving husband, father, son, b 2145 Amaya has aspirations of a future ca- brother, and friend. reer in public relations or reporting, all On June 11, 2018, Officer Kevin Valen- HONORING JENNIE CYRAN while honing her skills as an artist. cia was shot and critically injured Mr. SOTO. In honor of Women’s His- She has a heart for giving and helping while responding to a domestic vio- tory Month, I would like to recognize others in the world. lence call where a deranged individual Jennie Cyran. Most recently, Amaya represented took his own life after killing four chil- Ms. Jennie Cyran, a resident of her community as the NFL PLAY 60 dren and shooting Officer Valencia. Haines City, currently serves as a 5th Super Kid Ambassador and the Good Officer Valencia risked his life for grade English language arts teacher in Morning America Super Bowl Kid Cor- people he didn’t even know, a risk that Polk County Public Schools. She trans- respondent. She received VIP access many in the law enforcement profes- ferred schools to help overcome turn- during Super Bowl week. Throughout sion take every day without question. around status and provide a consistent, the week, she interviewed players from Since that tragic night, Officer Valen- quality education to all students. both teams, hosted a virtual Kids Play cia has been fighting for his life with She is an accomplished visionary Day, was interviewed live on the Taste leader with 5 years of teaching experi- his family by his side. of the NFL show, practiced with the Regretfully, Officer Valencia passed ence in Polk County. She stops at Buccaneers cheerleaders, and was fea- nothing to advocate for what is best for away this week on March 15, 2021, after tured during the second half the Super succumbing to the injuries he sus- her students and teachers all over the Bowl. Amaya also reported multiple State of Florida. tained. times throughout the week about her Officer Kevin Valencia will be re- Some of Ms. Cyran’s most notable ac- experience live on GMA. complishments in education include membered by his loved ones as a hero, In her heart for helping and leading who selflessly gave to others and al- being named to NPR’s Best Commence- others, Amaya has pledged to eat ment Speeches Ever list in 2014 for her ways had the best humor. healthy and move 60 minutes each day. He is survived by his wife, Meghan graduation speech from Niagara Uni- Despite the unique year and even bad versity; being nominated for the Valencia, and their two sons, Kaleb and weather, she has been able to remain Kolton. Touchdown for Teachers award in 2010, active. Amaya believes: ‘‘If you are 2011, 2014 and 2016, given by the Na- Thank you, Kevin Valencia, officer of healthy and active, you can achieve OPD, for your great sacrifices. We tional Football League’s Buffalo Bills great goals in life.’’ for dedication to the community in mourn your passing, and may you rest For this and more, Miss Amaya in peace. which she lived; the 2018 Distinguished Brannon, we honor you. Alumni Award from Niagara Univer- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance HONORING FRANCISCO H. DE JESUS of my time. sity, New York; and the Polk County Mr. SOTO. In honor of National Teacher of the Year award for 2019. Borinqueneers Day on April 13, I would f Since moving to Florida, she became like to recognize Francisco H. De ADJOURNMENT very involved in Polk County Special Jesus. Olympics and has helped coach sports The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Francisco H. De Jesus was born on ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- such as bowling, softball, swimming, March 9, 1924, in the small town of and bocce. She plays unified sports tion 188, the House stands adjourned Penuelas, Puerto Rico. In 1950, he was until noon tomorrow. with her brother, Philip, who has au- one of the Borinqueneers that was de- tism. Unified sports gives the oppor- Thereupon (at 9 o’clock and 53 min- ployed to the Korean war on the USNS utes p.m.), under its previous order, the tunity to teach acceptance through Marine Lynx. Francisco served for 1 competitive play while mentoring ath- House adjourned until tomorrow, year in the Korean war and then trans- Thursday, March 18, 2021, at noon. letes who have a cognitive disability so ferred to Panama for a tour as a Mili- that they can build relationships with tary Police member. f others and be more successful in every- Upon completing his active service, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, day life. In the summer of 2018, she was Francisco returned to Puerto Rico, re- ETC. named Polk County’s Most Inspira- joining his young family in San Juan. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive tional Unified Partner of the Year. He was an entrepreneur, pursuing nu- Ms. Cyran is currently completing communications were taken from the merous business ventures before estab- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: her doctorate in educational leadership lishing a very well-known men’s store from Florida Southern College and as- called Heryck’s Men’s Store in Caparra EC-612. A letter from the Deputy Sec- retary, Division of Clearing and Risk, Com- pires to be a principal someday. She is Terrace. a living example of Rita Pearson’s modity Futures Trading Commission, trans- In 1976, Francisco sold his beloved mitting the Commission’s final rule — Ex- quote: ‘‘Every child deserves a cham- store and moved his family to Orlando, emption from Derivatives Clearing Organiza- pion: an adult who will never give up Florida. For 20 years, Francisco tion Registration (RIN: 3038-AE65) received on them, who understands the power of worked for the Orange County School February 24, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. connection and insists that they be- Board as a community liaison in the 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 come the best they can possibly be.’’ immigration department. He played a Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. For this and more, Ms. Jennie Cyran, pivotal role in registering migrant EC-613. A letter from the Deputy Sec- we honor you. retary, Division of Clearing and Risk, Com- families and their children to enable modity Futures Trading Commission, trans- HONORING AMAYA BRANNON attendance at local schools during the mitting the Commission’s joint final rule — Mr. SOTO. In honor of Women’s His- year. Customer Margin Rules Relating to Security tory Month, I would like to recognize Francisco is a beloved husband, fa- Futures [Release No.: 34-90244; File No.: S7- Amaya Brannon. ther of seven children, grandfather of 09-19] (RIN: 3235-AM55) received February 25,

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A letter from the Deputy Sec- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- in appropriations certain services relating to retary, Division of Swap Dealer and Inter- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Fore- mediary Oversight, Commodity Futures the Agency’s final rule — Benzovindiflupyr; casting System are excepted services under Trading Commission, transmitting the Com- Pesticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0066 the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other pur- mission’s final rule — Compliance Require- and EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0586; FRL-10017-32] re- poses; to the Committee on Science, Space, ments for Commodity Pool Operators on ceived February 25, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Technology, and in addition to the Com- Form CPO-PQR (RIN: 3038-AE98) received 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 mittee on Natural Resources, for a period to February 24, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and be subsequently determined by the Speaker, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Commerce. in each case for consideration of such provi- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. EC-623. A letter from the Associate Direc- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the EC-615. A letter from the Deputy Sec- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- committee concerned. retary, Market Participants Division, Com- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting By Mr. DONALDS (for himself, Mr. modity Futures Trading Commission, trans- the Agency’s final rule — Ethaboxam; Pes- BANKS, Mr. NORMAN, and Mr. MANN): mitting the Commission’s interim final rule ticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0230; H.R. 1955. A bill to temporarily modify the — Portfolio Reconciliation Requirements for FRL-10018-73] received February 25, 2021, pur- application of the sequester under the Statu- Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- tory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, and for — Revision of ‘‘Material Terms’’ Definition 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee other purposes; to the Committee on the (RIN: 3038-AF08) received February 24, 2021, on Energy and Commerce. Budget. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law EC-624. A letter from the Associate Direc- By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for her- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- self, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. KIL- mittee on Agriculture. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting MER, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and Mr. EC-616. A letter from the Under Secretary the Agency’s final rule — Extension of Toler- WELCH): of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Of- ances for Emergency Exemptions; (Multiple H.R. 1956. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ficer, Department Defense, transmitting a Chemicals) [EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0568; FRL- Social Security Act and the Bipartisan letter reporting a violation of the 10017-55] received February 25, 2021, pursuant Budget Act of 2018 to expand and expedite ac- cess to cardiac rehabilitation programs and Antideficiency Act contained in Defense to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Contract Management Agency case number Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Medicare program, and for other pur- 20-01, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); Public Energy and Commerce. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Law 110-161, Sec. 1517(b); (121 Stat. 2285); to EC-625. A letter from the Associate Direc- merce, and in addition to the Committee on the Committee on Appropriations. tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- EC-617. A letter from the Executive Sec- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting quently determined by the Speaker, in each retary, Department of Defense, transmitting the Agency’s final rule — Illinois: Final Au- case for consideration of such provisions as a letter thanking The Honorable Nancy thorization of State Hazardous Waste Man- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Pelosi for requesting Department of Defense agement Program Revisions [EPA-R05- concerned. Ceremonial and logistical support for the RCRA-2020-0275; FRL-10017-08-Region 5] re- By Ms. BROWNLEY: lying in honor of U.S. Capitol Police Officer ceived February 25, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 1957. A bill to amend title 38, United Brian D. Sicknick; to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- Armed Services. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and erans Affairs to provide coverage for infer- EC-618. A letter from the Associate Direc- Commerce. tility treatment and standard fertility pres- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- EC-626. A letter from the Associate Direc- ervation services, and for other purposes; to ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the Agency’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting By Mr. CARTER of Texas: Pennsylvania; 1997 8-Hour Ozone National the Agency’s final rule — Ocean Dumping: H.R. 1958. A bill to amend the William Wil- Ambient Air Quality Standard Second Main- Modification of an Ocean Dredged Material berforce Trafficking Victims Protection Re- tenance Plan for the Johnstown Area [EPA- Disposal Site Offshore of Humboldt Bay, authorization Act of 2008 to provide for the R03-OAR-2020-0355; FRL-10016-55-Region 3] re- California [EPA-R09-OW-2020-0188; FRL-10016- expedited removal of unaccompanied alien ceived February 25, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 87-Region 9] received February 25, 2021, pur- children who are not victims of a severe form 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- of trafficking in persons and who do not have Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee a fear of returning to their country of na- Commerce. on Energy and Commerce. tionality or last habitual residence, and for EC-619. A letter from the Associate Direc- EC-627. A letter from the Associate Direc- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- Affairs. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. the Agency’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; the Agency’s final rule — Streptomycin; Pes- MCKINLEY, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. Pennsylvania; 1997 8-Hour Ozone National ticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0067; MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Ambient Air Quality Standards Second FRL-10017-52] received February 25, 2021, pur- HASTINGS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. Maintenance Plan for the Scranton-Wilkes- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- STANTON, Mr. MOULTON, Miss RICE of Barre Area [EPA-R03-OAR-2020-0316; FRL- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee New York, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. 10018-14-Region 3] received February 25, 2021, on Energy and Commerce. RYAN, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law EC-628. A letter from the Chair, Medicaid Pennsylvania, Mr. EVANS, Mr. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, SCHIFF, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. SWALWELL, mittee on Energy and Commerce. transmitting the March 2021 Report to Con- Mr. SAN NICOLAS, and Mr. NADLER): EC-620. A letter from the Associate Direc- gress on Medicaid and CHIP, pursuant to 42 H.R. 1959. A bill to promote and ensure de- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- U.S.C. 1396(b)(1)(C); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title livery of high-quality special education and ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting XIX, Sec. 1900 (as amended by Public Law related services to students with visual dis- the Agency’s final rule — Approval and Pro- 111-148, Sec. 2801(a)(1)(A)(iv)); (123 Stat. 91); abilities or who are deaf or hard of hearing mulgation of State Air Quality Plans for to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. or deaf-blind through instructional meth- Designated Facilities and Pollutants; State f odologies meeting their unique learning of Maryland; Control of Emissions from Ex- needs, to enhance accountability for the pro- isting Sewage Sludge Incineration Units PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS vision of such services, and for other pur- [EPA-R03-OAR-2019-0527; FRL-10018-21-Re- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public poses; to the Committee on Education and gion 3] received February 25, 2021, pursuant bills and resolutions of the following Labor. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, By Mrs. CAMMACK (for herself, Mr. C. titles were introduced and severally re- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, Mrs. Energy and Commerce. ferred, as follows: DEMINGS, Mr. GAETZ, Mrs. MURPHY of EC-621. A letter from the Associate Direc- By Mr. STEIL (for himself, Mr. PERRY, Florida, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. DIAZ- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- Mr. GALLAGHER, and Mr. GROTHMAN): BALART, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Mr. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting H.R. 1953. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- BUCHANAN, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. the Agency’s direct final rule — Approval enue Code of 1986 to prohibit incarcerated in- DONALDS, Mr. MAST, Mr. DUNN, Mr. and Promulgation of State Plans; (Negative dividuals from receiving 2021 recovery re- WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. POSEY, Mr. Declarations) for Designated Facilities and bates; to the Committee on Ways and Means. STEUBE, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Pollutants: Maine and Rhode Island [EPA- By Mr. DONALDS (for himself, Ms. Mr. CRIST, and Mr. GIMENEZ): R01-OAR-2020-0593; FRL-10017-79-Region 1] re- TLAIB, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. POSEY, Mr. H.R. 1960. A bill to name the Department of ceived February 25, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. CRIST, and Mr. Veterans Affairs community-based out- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 STEUBE): patient clinic, located at 400 College Drive,

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Middleburg, Florida, the ‘‘A.K. Baker VA sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Ms. NEWMAN, Ms. NORTON, Ms. Clinic’’; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- committee concerned. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, Mr. PA- fairs. By Mr. GOODEN of Texas (for himself, NETTA, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PERLMUTTER, By Mr. CRENSHAW (for himself and Mr. BANKS, and Mr. WILSON of South Ms. PINGREE, Mr. POCAN, Ms. PORTER, Mr. CUELLAR): Carolina): Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. ROY- H.R. 1961. A bill to provide procedures for H.R. 1970. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- BAL-ALLARD, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SABLAN, appealing certain Bureau of Alcohol, To- enue Code of 1986 to provide for the public re- Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. bacco, Firearms, and Explosives rulings or porting of certain contributions received by SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SCOTT determinations, and for other purposes; to charitable organizations from foreign gov- of Virginia, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. SMITH the Committee on the Judiciary. ernments and foreign political parties; to the of Washington, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois Committee on Ways and Means. SWALWELL, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. THOMP- (for himself and Ms. MOORE of Wis- By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for him- SON of Mississippi, Mr. THOMPSON of consin): self, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. HIGGINS of Lou- California, Ms. TITUS, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. H.R. 1962. A bill to amend the Social Secu- isiana, and Mr. JOHNSON of Lou- TONKO, Mr. TORRES of New York, rity Act to establish a new employment, isiana): Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. training, and supportive services program for H.R. 1971. A bill to extend the authority of VEASEY, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. WATERS, unemployed and underemployed individuals, the Secretary of the Interior to provide as- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. WELCH, including individuals with barriers to em- sistance to the local coordinating entity for Ms. WILD, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, ployment and those who are unemployed or the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. YARMUTH, underemployed as a result of COVID-19, and under subtitle B of Public Law 109-338; to the Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. PRICE of North for other purposes; to the Committee on Committee on Natural Resources. Carolina): Ways and Means. By Mr. HARDER of California (for him- H.R. 1976. A bill to establish an improved By Mrs. FISCHBACH (for herself, Mrs. self and Mr. STAUBER): Medicare for All national health insurance MILLER of Illinois, Mr. JACOBS of New H.R. 1972. A bill to amend title 38, United program; to the Committee on Energy and York, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. FEENSTRA, States Code, to expand the list of diseases as- Commerce, and in addition to the Commit- and Mr. ARMSTRONG): sociated with exposure to certain herbicide tees on Ways and Means, Education and H.R. 1963. A bill to amend the Child Care agents for which there is a presumption of Labor, Rules, Oversight and Reform, Armed and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to service connection for veterans who served Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to modify certain State uses of funds; to the in the Republic of Vietnam to include hyper- be subsequently determined by the Speaker, Committee on Education and Labor. tension, and for other purposes; to the Com- in each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. FOSTER (for himself, Mr. TAY- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the LOR, Mr. ZELDIN, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. By Mrs. HINSON (for herself, Mr. JA- committee concerned. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. COBS of New York, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. By Mr. KIND (for himself and Mr. ALLRED, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. ARMSTRONG, Mrs. MIL- FEENSTRA): GOHMERT): LER of Illinois, Mr. NORMAN, and Mrs. H.R. 1977. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 1964. A bill to assess the State by MILLER-MEEKS): enue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross in- State impact of Federal taxation and spend- H.R. 1973. A bill to require the Secretary of come interest received on certain loans se- ing; to the Committee on Oversight and Re- Health and Human Resources to submit to cured by agricultural real property; to the form. the Congress a report on State child care Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. GOHMERT (for himself, Mr. regulations; to the Committee on Education By Ms. KUSTER (for herself and Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. CLYDE, Mr. and Labor. BUCSHON): BIGGS, Mr. GOSAR, Mrs. GREENE of By Mr. HORSFORD: H.R. 1978. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Georgia, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1974. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Social Security Act to provide information HARRIS, Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to allow the energy invest- regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the GOOD of Virginia, Mrs. BOEBERT, Mr. ment tax credit for electrochromic glass; to Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that BUCK, Mr. BABIN, Mr. CLOUD, and Mr. the Committee on Ways and Means. the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines GAETZ): By Mr. ISSA (for himself and Mr. under Medicare part D is consistent with the H.R. 1965. A bill to award three congres- VARGAS): treatment of vaccines under Medicare part sional gold medals to the United States Cap- H.R. 1975. A bill to take certain land lo- B, and for other purposes; to the Committee itol Police and those who protect the U.S. cated in San Diego County, California, into on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to Capitol; to the Committee on Financial trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mis- the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- Services, and in addition to the Committee sion Indians, and for other purposes; to the riod to be subsequently determined by the on House Administration, for a period to be Committee on Natural Resources. Speaker, in each case for consideration of subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Ms. JAYAPAL (for herself, Ms. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- ´ each case for consideration of such provi- ADAMS, Ms. BARRAGAN, Ms. BASS, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the BEYER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, committee concerned. BONAMICI, Mr. BOWMAN, Mr. BRENDAN Ms. TLAIB, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N (for her- F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. NORTON, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. self, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Mrs. BROWN, Ms. BUSH, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. JONES, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. GARCI´A of Il- ´ RADEWAGEN): CARDENAS, Mr. CARSON, Mr. CART- linois, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. TAKANO, H.R. 1966. A bill to require executive agen- WRIGHT, Ms. CHU, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. ESPAILLAT, cies to reduce cost-sharing requirements for CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. certain grants with certain nonprofit organi- of New York, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. OMAR, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. zations, and for other purposes; to the Com- COHEN, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. DANNY K. BUSH, Mr. HUFFMAN, and Mr. GRI- mittee on Oversight and Reform. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. JALVA): By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N: DEGETTE, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mrs. DIN- H.R. 1979. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 1967. A bill to amend title 49, United GELL, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. MICHAEL F. enue Code of 1986 to impose a corporate tax States Code, to grant Puerto Rico eligibility DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. ESCOBAR, rate increase on companies whose ratio of to issue commercial driver’s licenses, and for Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of compensation of the CEO or other highest other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- Florida, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. GARCI´A of paid employee to median worker compensa- portation and Infrastructure. Illinois, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. GREEN of tion is more than 50 to 1, and for other pur- By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N: Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HARDER of poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 1968. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- California, Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. By Mrs. MILLER of Illinois (for her- enue Code of 1986 to exempt from the foreign HAYES, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. self, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. C. SCOTT insurer excise tax certain insurance policies HUFFMAN, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. JA- FRANKLIN of Florida, Mr. OWENS, Mr. issued by United States territory and posses- COBS of California, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. JACOBS of New York, Mr. STIVERS, sion insurers; to the Committee on Ways and JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. JONES, Mr. Mr. ISSA, Mr. ARMSTRONG, Mr. BARR, Means. KAHELE, Mr. KEATING, Ms. KELLY of Mr. BUDD, Mr. BAIRD, and Mr. GUTH- ´ ´ By Miss GONZALEZ-COLON: Illinois, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. KILDEE, RIE): H.R. 1969. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. LANGEVIN, H.R. 1980. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Social Security Act to address disparity in Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. LEE of Cali- Standards Act of 1938 to provide compen- Medicare Advantage benchmark rates for re- fornia, Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ, Mr. satory time for employees in the private sec- gions with low Medicare fee-for-service pene- LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- tor; to the Committee on Education and tration; to the Committee on Ways and fornia, Mr. LIEU, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Labor. Means, and in addition to the Committee on Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New By Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina: Energy and Commerce, for a period to be York, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MCNER- H.R. 1981. A bill to require the Comptroller subsequently determined by the Speaker, in NEY, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MENG, Mr. NAD- General to submit a report on the transfer of each case for consideration of such provi- LER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. NEGUSE, student debt functions from the Department

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Labor. sistance Program of the Department of Vet- By Ms. BASS (for herself, Ms. NORTON, By Mr. PANETTA (for himself, Mr. erans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans’ Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. RUSH, Ms. CARBAJAL, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. Affairs. JACKSON LEE, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. SUOZZI, and Mr. By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for BUTTERFIELD, Mr. SIRES, Mr. JOHN- THOMPSON of California): himself, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. THOMPSON SON of Georgia, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. H.R. 1982. A bill to amend title 23, United of Pennsylvania, and Mr. TITUS, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. BERA, Mr. States Code, to require the Secretary of BUTTERFIELD): VARGAS, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. Transportation to establish a program to H.R. 1990. A bill to amend title XVIII of the CONNOLLY, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. provide grants to carry out activities to ben- Social Security Act to protect beneficiaries EVANS, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. MORELLE, Mr. efit pollinators on roadsides and highway with limb loss and other orthopedic condi- BROWN, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. PRESSLEY, rights-of-way, including the planting and tions by providing access to appropriate, Ms. OMAR, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. seeding of native, locally-appropriate grasses safe, effective, patient-centered orthotic and NEGUSE, and Ms. JACOBS of Cali- and wildflowers, including milkweed, and for prosthetic care, to reduce fraud, waste, and fornia): other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- abuse with respect to orthotics and pros- H. Res. 245. A resolution calling for re- portation and Infrastructure. thetics, and for other purposes; to the Com- newed, decisive, and robust international By Mr. PANETTA (for himself, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- collaboration and coordination to fight CARBAJAL, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illi- dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, COVID-19 across Africa; to the Committee on nois, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, for a period to be subsequently determined Foreign Affairs. Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JACOBS of Cali- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mrs. fornia, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, SHERMAN, Mr. SUOZZI, and Mr. risdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. THOMPSON of California): By Mrs. TORRES of California: DEUTCH, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. H.R. 1983. A bill to encourage and facilitate H.R. 1991. A bill to direct the Attorney PAPPAS, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. TITUS, efforts by States and other stakeholders to General to conduct studies on child custody and Mr. CICILLINE): H. Res. 246. A resolution recognizing the conserve and sustain the western population and divorce in domestic violence cases, and 200th anniversary of the independence of of monarch butterflies, and for other pur- for other purposes; to the Committee on the Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- Judiciary. and the United States; to the Committee on sources, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Mr. Foreign Affairs. Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently MCKINLEY, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. By Mr. GOODEN of Texas (for himself, determined by the Speaker, in each case for STAUBER, Ms. SEWELL, and Ms. CHE- Mr. MCCARTHY, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- NEY): ARRINGTON, Mr. BABIN, Mr. BRADY, in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 1992. A bill to require the Secretary of Mr. BURGESS, Mr. CARTER of Texas, cerned. Energy to establish programs for carbon di- Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. oxide capture, transport, utilization, and CRENSHAW, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. DOG- REED, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. DIAZ- storage, and for other purposes; to the Com- GETT, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. FALLON, Mrs. BALART): mittee on Science, Space, and Technology, H.R. 1984. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- FLETCHER, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. and in addition to the Committees on Energy enue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for own- GOHMERT, Mr. TONY GONZALES of and Commerce, and Transportation and In- ing certain disaster resilient property; to the Texas, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of frastructure, for a period to be subsequently Committee on Ways and Means. Texas, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. GREEN of determined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. Texas, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. JACK- consideration of such provisions as fall with- KELLY of Pennsylvania, Ms. ESHOO, SON, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- and Mr. MCKINLEY): MCCAUL, Mr. NEHLS, Mr. PFLUGER, cerned. H.R. 1985. A bill to amend titles XVIII and Mr. ROY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. TAYLOR, By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ (for herself, Ms. XIX of the Social Security Act to modernize Ms. VAN DUYNE, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. JACKSON LEE, Mr. JONES, Ms. NOR- Federal nursing home protections and to en- VELA, Mr. WEBER of Texas, and Mr. TON, Mr. BOWMAN, Mr. ESPAILLAT, hance care quality and transparency for WILLIAMS of Texas): nursing home residents and their families; to and Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin): H. Res. 247. A resolution honoring the life the Committee on Ways and Means, and in H.R. 1993. A bill to direct the Secretary of and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright addition to the Committee on Energy and Energy to provide grants for energy improve- and commending him for his devotion to the Commerce, for a period to be subsequently ments to certain public buildings, and for Nation and its ideals; to the Committee on determined by the Speaker, in each case for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy House Administration. and Commerce. consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. LAHOOD: in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Mrs. WALORSKI (for herself, Ms. H. Res. 248. A resolution expressing support cerned. BROWNLEY, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. CLEAVER, for the designation of the week of March 28, By Mr. QUIGLEY (for himself and Mr. Mr. COHEN, Mr. DELGADO, Mr. 2021, through April 3, 2021, as ‘‘National FITZPATRICK, Mr. LONG, Mr. KATKO, GRIFFITH): Cleaning Week’’; to the Committee on En- H.R. 1986. A bill to amend title 40, United Mr. KIND, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. BLUNT ergy and Commerce. States Code, to direct the Administrator of ROCHESTER, and Mr. SIRES): By Mr. MCHENRY (for himself, Mr. General Services to incorporate practices H.R. 1994. A bill to require the Secretary of HUIZENGA, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. POSEY, Mr. and strategies to reduce bird fatality result- Transportation to review laws relating to LUETKEMEYER, Mr. STIVERS, Mrs. ing from collisions with certain public build- the illegal passing of schoolbuses, execute a WAGNER, Mr. BARR, Mr. WILLIAMS of ings, and for other purposes; to the Com- public safety messaging campaign related to Texas, Mr. HILL, Mr. EMMER, Mr. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- illegal passing of schoolbuses, and for other ZELDIN, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. MOON- ture. purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- EY, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. BUDD, Mr. By Ms. SA´ NCHEZ (for herself, Mr. tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to KUSTOFF, Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH, Mr. BEYER, Mr. KILMER, Mr. POCAN, and the Committee on Education and Labor, for GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. ROSE, Mr. Mr. SCHNEIDER): a period to be subsequently determined by STEIL, Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1987. A bill to help charitable non- the Speaker, in each case for consideration TIMMONS, and Mr. TAYLOR): profit organizations provide services to meet of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H. Res. 249. A resolution expressing the the increasing demand in community needs tion of the committee concerned. sense of the House of Representatives that caused by the coronavirus pandemic, pre- By Mr. ZELDIN (for himself and Mr. the Congress should not impose a financial serve and create jobs in the nonprofit sector, BROOKS): transaction tax on individuals or market reduce unemployment, and promote eco- H.R. 1995. A bill to amend the Immigration intermediaries in connection with trades ex- nomic recovery; to the Committee on Finan- and Nationality Act with respect to aliens ecuted on the National Market System or al- cial Services. associated with criminal gangs, and for other ternative trading systems; to the Committee By Ms. STEFANIK (for herself and purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- on Ways and Means. Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma): ary. By Mr. NORMAN (for himself and Mr. H.R. 1988. A bill to amend title 36, United By Mr. MCCARTHY: LOUDERMILK): States Code, to direct the President to issue H. Res. 243. A resolution removing a cer- H. Res. 250. A resolution requiring each an annual proclamation establishing Wom- tain Member from a certain committee of Member, officer, and employee of the House en’s Military History Day; to the Committee the House of Representatives; to the Com- of Representatives to complete a program of on Oversight and Reform. mittee on Ethics. emergency preparedness training during

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The SPEAKER presented a memo- Constitution in the Government of the The Congress has the power to enact this rial of the Legislature of the State of Ne- United States, or in any Department or Offi- legislation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, braska, relative to Legislative Resolution 1, cer thereof.’’ Clauses 1 and 18 of the U.S. Constitution, expressing enthusiastic support for the By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois: which provide as follows: United States Air Force to reestablish the H.R. 1962. The Congress shall have Power To lay and United States Space Command headquarters Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Ne- lation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common braska; which was referred to the Committee Article I of the Constitution and its subse- Defence and general Welfare of the United on Armed Services. quent amendments and further clarified and States; [ . . . ]—And ML-3. Also, a memorial of the Senate of interpreted by the Supreme Court of the To make all laws which shall be necessary the State of Ohio, relative to Senate Concur- United States. and proper for carrying into Execution the rent Resolution No. 8, urging Congress to By Mrs. FISCHBACH: foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- enact The Sunshine Protection Act of 2019, H.R. 1963. ed by this Constitution in the Government of which would permanently extend daylight Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States, or in any Department or saving time; which was referred to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: Officer thereof. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Article 1 Section 8 By Mr. GOODEN of Texas: By Mr. FOSTER: f H.R. 1970. H.R. 1964. Congress has the power to enact this legis- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: STATEMENT lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, clause 18 A Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana: the Rules of the House of Representa- granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 1971. tives, the following statements are sub- 8 of the United States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GOHMERT: mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1965. Article IV, Section 3, clause 2 provides granted to Congress in the Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress with the power to ‘‘dispose of and tion to enact the accompanying bill or lation pursuant to the following: make all needful rules and Regulations re- joint resolution. Article 1, Section 8 specting the Territory and other Property ´ ´ By Mr. STEIL: By Miss GONZALEZ-COLON: belonging to the United States.’’ H.R. 1966. H.R. 1953. By Mr. HARDER of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1972. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress has the power to enact this Article I, Section 8: ‘‘To lay. and collect lation pursuant to the following: legislation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the U.S. Const. art. 1, sec. 8 Clauses 1 and 18 of the U.S. Constitution, debts and provide for the common defense By Mrs. HINSON: which provide as follows: and general welfare of the United States.’’ H.R. 1973. The Congress shall have Power To lay and Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DONALDS: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, H.R. 1954. lation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common Article 1, Section 8, clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defence and general Welfare of the United lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HORSFORD: States; [ . . . ]—And H.R. 1974. Article I, Section 8 of the United States To make all laws which shall be necessary Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. and proper for carrying into Execution the lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. DONALDS: foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- H.R. 1955. ed by this Constitution in the Government of stitution of the United States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States, or in any Department or By Mr. ISSA: lation pursuant to the following: Officer thereof. H.R. 1975. Article I, Section 8 of the United States By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. H.R. 1967 . lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- (1) To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- H.R. 1956. lation pursuant to the following: tions, and among the several States, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress has the power to enact this with the Indian Tribes, as enumerated in Ar- lation pursuant to the following: legislation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, ticle I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Con- Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Clauses 1 and 18 of the U.S. Constitution, stitution; and tion which provide as follows: (2) To make all laws which shall be nec- By Ms. BROWNLEY: The Congress shall have Power To lay and essary and proper for carrying into execution H.R. 1957. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, the foregoing powers, and all other powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common vested by this Constitution in the govern- lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United ment of the United States, or in any depart- Article I, Section 8 of the United States States; [ . . . ]—And ment or officer thereof, as enumerated in Ar- Constitution To make all laws which shall be necessary ticle I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Con- By Mr. CARTER of Texas: and proper for carrying into Execution the stitution. H.R. 1958. foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- By Ms. JAYAPAL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- ed by this Constitution in the Government of H.R. 1976. lation pursuant to the following: the United States, or in any Department or Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Officer thereof. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mr. CARTWRIGHT: H.R. 1968. granted to Congress under Article I of the H.R. 1959. Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States Constitution and its subse- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: quent amendments, and further clarified and lation pursuant to the following: The Congress has the power to enact this interpreted by the Supreme Court of the Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (relating to legislation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, United States. the power of Congress to regulate Commerce Clauses 1 and 18 of the U.S. Constitution, By Mr. KIND: with foreign Nations, and among the several which provide as follows: H.R. 1977. States, and with the Indian Tribes.) The Congress shall have Power To lay and Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. CAMMACK: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1960. to pay the Debts and provide for the common Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defence and general Welfare of the United By Ms. KUSTER: lation pursuant to the following: States; [ . . . ]—And H.R. 1978. Article I, Section 8 of the United States To make all laws which shall be necessary Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution and proper for carrying into Execution the lation pursuant to the following:

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H.R. 6: Mr. GOTTHEIMER and Mr. LYNCH. Captures on Land and Water; Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 18: Mr. REED. To raise and support Armies, but no Appro- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 37: Mr. VAN DREW. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power priation of Money to that Use shall be for a H.R. 43: Mr. ROSE. granted to Congress under Article I of the longer Term than two Years; H.R. 235: Ms. ESCOBAR. United States Constitution and its subse- To provide and maintain a Navy; H.R. 239: Mr. FOSTER, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- quent amendments, and further clarified and To make Rules for the Government and gia, and Mr. HIMES. interpreted by the Supreme Court of the Regulation of the land and naval Forces; H.R. 245: Mr. KEATING, Mr. OWENS, Mr. SAN United States. To provide for calling forth the Militia to NICOLAS, and Ms. TITUS. By Mrs. MILLER of Illinois: execute the Laws of the Union, suppress In- H.R. 333: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 1980. surrections and repel Invasions; H.R. 340: Ms. PINGREE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- To provide for organizing, arming, and dis- H.R. 350: Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: ciplining, the Militia, and for governing such STEVENS, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Part of them as may be employed in the ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. the United States Service of the United States, reserving to LYNCH, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. DAVID By Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina: the States respectively, the Appointment of H.R. 1981. the Officers, and the Authority of training SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. VELA, Mr. MORELLE, Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Militia according to the discipline pre- Mr. PAPPAS, and Ms. ROSS. lation pursuant to the following: scribed by Congress; H.R. 366: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and Article 1, Section 8 of the United States To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Mr. MRVAN. Constitution Cases whatsoever, over such District (not ex- H.R. 384: Ms. BUSH. By Mr. PANETTA: ceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession H.R. 431: Mr. Garcı´a of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1982. of particular States, and the acceptance of BURCHETT, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress, become the Seat of the Govern- MOOLENAAR. lation pursuant to the following: ment of the United States, and to exercise H.R. 432: Mr. SOTO and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Article I, Section 8, clause 18 like Authority over all Places purchased by H.R. 461: Mr. LOUDERMILK. By Mr. PANETTA: the Consent of the Legislature of the State H.R. 477: Mr. TAKANO and Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 1983. in which the Same shall be, for the Erection H.R. 501: Ms. BUSH. Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, H.R. 508: Mr. QUIGLEY. lation pursuant to the following: and other needful Buildings; And H.R. 534: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Article I, Section 8, clause 18 To make all Laws which shall be necessary H.R. 541: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. By Mr. PASCRELL: and proper for carrying into Execution the H.R. 543: Mr. MANN. H.R. 1984. foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- H.R. 568: Mr. MOORE of Alabama. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ed by this Constitution in the Government of H.R. 707: Mr. SABLAN, Mr. GREEN of Ten- lation pursuant to the following: the United States, or in any Department or nessee, and Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United Officer thereof. H.R. 712: Mr. PANETTA. States Constitution. By Mr. THOMPSON of California: H.R. 746: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. By Mr. PASCRELL: H.R. 1990. H.R. 809: Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 1985. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 825: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: vania and Ms. WILSON of Florida. lation pursuant to the following: Article I H.R. 846: Mr. MRVAN. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mrs. TORRES of California: H.R. 852: Mr. TURNER, Miss RICE of New granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 1991. York, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. RYAN, Mr. VAN DREW, 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Mr. DIAZ-BALART. tion. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 911: Mr. MCCAUL and Mr. HUFFMAN. By Mr. QUIGLEY: According to Article 1: Section 8: Clause H.R. 914: Mrs. DINGELL and Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 1986. 18: of the United States Constitution, seen H.R. 941: Mr. JONES and Mr. SWALWELL. Congress has the power to enact this legis- below, this bill falls within the Constitu- H.R. 1035: Mr. NADLER, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- lation pursuant to the following: tional Authority of the United States Con- fornia, and Mr. CRIST. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. gress. H.R. 1085: Mr. BABIN and Mr. HUDSON. Constitution Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all H.R. 1140: Mr. KHANNA and Mrs. FLETCHER. By Ms. SA´ NCHEZ: Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 1145: Mr. KIND, Mr. DESJARLAIS, and H.R. 1987. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Mr. MORELLE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 1184: Mr. HASTINGS. lation pursuant to the following: stitution in the Government of the United Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 1202: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. JOYCE States, or in any Department or Officer of Ohio. By Ms. STEFANIK: thereof. H.R. 1988. H.R. 1207: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. MICHAEL By Mr. VEASEY: F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1992. H.R. 1208: Mr. PASCRELL. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1246: Mr. GALLAGHER and Ms. CRAIG. Article 1 Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1282: Mr. STAUBER. By Mr. STEUBE: Article 1, Section 8 (relating to interstate H.R. 1289: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mrs. MURPHY H.R. 1989. commerce) of Florida, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. TAKANO. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1993. H.R. 1328: Mrs. HAYES. To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1332: Ms. MENG, Mr. COHEN, Ms. ROSS, tions, and among the several States, and lation pursuant to the following: Mr. GUEST, and Mr. BAIRD. with the Indian Tribes; Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 1344: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. SIRES, Ms. To establish an uniform Rule of Natu- The Congress shall have Power to . . . pro- MENG, and Ms. BROWNLEY. ralization, and uniform Laws on the subject vide for the . . . general Welfare of the H.R. 1346: Ms. CRAIG and Mr. TIMMONS. of Bankruptcies throughout the United United States; . . . H.R. 1352: Mr. KILDEE and Mr. GARCI´A of Il- States; By Mrs. WALORSKI: linois. To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, H.R. 1994. H.R. 1362: Mr. KELLER, Mr. LOUDERMILK, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. BOST, Mr. CUELLAR, and Mr. CARBAJAL. Weights and Measures; lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1366: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. To provide for the Punishment of counter- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 1378: Mr. KILMER. feiting the Securities and current Coin of the States Constitution H.R. 1384: Mr. KILMER. United States; By Mr. ZELDIN: H.R. 1417: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. To establish Post Offices and Post Roads; H.R. 1995. H.R. 1448: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. NUNES, Mr. To promote the Progress of Science and Congress has the power to enact this legis- SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. BOST, Mr. WEBER useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to lation pursuant to the following: of Texas, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. HERN,

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Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. ALLRED, Ms. BONAMICI, H.R. 1716: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER and Mr. H.R. 1892: Mr. AMODEI, Mr. MANN, Mr. STIV- Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, DESAULNIER. ERS, Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- Ms. DEAN, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. HIMES, Mr. H.R. 1722: Mr. SOTO. vania, and Mr. RUTHERFORD. SCHRADER, Ms. WILD, Ms. CRAIG, Mrs. DIN- H.R. 1729: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota H.R. 1893: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. GELL, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. BLUNT ROCH- and Mr. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 1895: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. ESTER, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH, Mr. H.R. 1735: Ms. ESHOO. KATKO, and Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Ms. H.R. 1758: Mr. FEENSTRA. H.R. 1901: Mr. GROTHMAN and Mr. GOHMERT. H.R. 1761: Mr. WENSTRUP. JACKSON LEE, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. MOONEY, H.R. 1905: Mr. VAN DREW and Mr. GAETZ. H.R. 1770: Mr. BABIN. Mr. BROOKS, Mr. BENTZ, and Mr. PALMER. H.R. 1934: Mr. TAYLOR. H.R. 1793: Mrs. HAYES, Mr. CARBAJAL, and H.R. 1456: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. TONKO, Ms. H.R. 1935: Mr. ROY and Mr. BABIN. Ms. NORTON. NORTON, Ms. TITUS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, H.R. 1801: Mr. COHEN. H.J. Res. 17: Mr. SABLAN. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. PERL- H.R. 1808: Mr. KAHELE. H. Res. 118: Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas, MUTTER, Mr. BEYER, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, H.R. 1814: Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. TRONE, Ms. Mr. COLE, Mr. PALMER, Mr. STEIL, Mr. TUR- Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. MCGOVERN, WILD, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. COOPER, Ms. NER, and Mr. DONALDS. and Mr. BROWN. SCHRIER, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. H. Res. 119: Mr. HARDER of California, Mr. H.R. 1464: Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. MALINOWSKI. NEGUSE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. TITUS, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. COHEN, and Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 1819: Mr. VAN DREW, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, H.R. 1466: Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. RUTHERFORD, and Mr. PA- Mrs. DINGELL, Mrs. HINSON, Mr. GARBARINO, H.R. 1470: Mr. CASTEN. NETTA. Ms. DEAN, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. TLAIB, and Mr. H.R. 1511: Mr. CASTRO of Texas. H.R. 1827: Mr. FEENSTRA. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 1521: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. H.R. 1830: Mr. BABIN. H. Res. 127: Mr. BENTZ and Ms. VAN DUYNE. H.R. 1534: Mr. RICE of South Carolina and H.R. 1843: Ms. OMAR, Mr. TONKO, Ms. TLAIB, H. Res. 139: Mr. COHEN. Mr. COMER. Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. WELCH, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mrs. H.R. 1551: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H. Res. 151: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, C ATH CHIFF OWENTHAL H.R. 1554: Mr. POCAN. M B , Mr. S , Mr. L , Mr. Mrs. LEE of Nevada, and Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 1577: Ms. WILD, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. CICILLINE, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. COOPER, H. Res. 153: Ms. MALLIOTAKIS. VELA´ ZQUEZ, MRS. NAPOLITANO, Ms. CHU, Ms. Ms. PINGREE, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. HIGGINS of H. Res. 171: Ms. PINGREE. DELBENE, and Mr. WALTZ. New York, Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. EVANS, Mr. H. Res. 205: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. H.R. 1585: Mr. STAUBER. PASCRELL, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H. Res. 216: Ms. HERRELL. H.R. 1593: Mr. BACON and Mrs. AXNE. New York, Ms. ADAMS, Ms. TITUS, Mr. H. Res. 241: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 1594: Mr. PALLONE. RASKIN, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. CORREA, Miss RICE of New York, Ms. JACKSON H.R. 1620: Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. RUIZ, Mrs. f MCBATH, and Miss RICE of New York. LEE, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. VEASEY, H.R. 1623: Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. H.R. 1624: Mr. FITZPATRICK. POCAN, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 1626: Mr. ARRINGTON. Georgia, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. DINGELL, Mrs. Under clause 3 of rule XII, H.R. 1646: Mr. STIVERS and Mr. DUNCAN. LAWRENCE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. H.R. 1655: Ms. ESCOBAR and Mr. GRIJALVA. WATERS. PT-3. The SPEAKER presented a petition H.R. 1676: Ms. DELBENE, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 1861: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. of the City Council of Redlands, CA, relative Mrs. HAYES, and Ms. PORTER. JOHNSON of South Dakota, and Mr. to Resolution No. 8159, urging the United H.R. 1680: Mr. GOHMERT. GROTHMAN. States Congress to enact the Energy Innova- H.R. 1699: Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Flor- H.R. 1868: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. tion and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 763); ida, Mr. TIMMONS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. PANETTA. which was referred to the Committee on En- DESJARLAIS, and Mr. STEWART. H.R. 1888: Mr. O’HALLERAN. ergy and Commerce.

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The Senate met at 10:30 a.m., on the Senator from the State of New Mexico, to at the desk, and I ask for its first read- expiration of the recess, and was called perform the duties of the Chair. ing. to order by the Honorable MARTIN PATRICK J. LEAHY, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- President pro tempore. HEINRICH, a Senator from the State of pore. The clerk will read the bill by New Mexico. Mr. HEINRICH thereupon assumed title for the first time. the Chair as Acting President pro tem- f The senior assistant legislative clerk pore. read as follows: PRAYER f A bill (H.R. 1799) to amend the Small Busi- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME ness Act and the CARES Act to extend the fered the following prayer: covered period for the paycheck protection The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- program, and for other purposes. Let us pray. pore. Under the previous order, the Father in Heaven, bless our Senators. leadership time is reserved. Mr. SCHUMER. I now ask for a sec- May they strive to act with integrity. ond reading, and in order to place the f Guide them to listen to the voice of bill on the calendar under the provi- conscience, seeking to please You with RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY sions of rule XIV, I object to my own their motives as well as their actions. LEADER request. Lord, give them such ethical congru- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ence that their words will be validated pore. The majority leader is recog- pore. Objection having been heard, the by laudable actions. Test their hearts nized. bill will receive its second reading on with Your unfailing love, empowering f the next legislative day. them to become instruments of Your f peace. Mighty God, keep their feet on PPP EXTENSION ACT OF 2021 solid ground. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, in a GEORGIA SHOOTINGS We pray in Your great Name. Amen. second, I will move the PPP bill to the floor. I hope—and I ask our Republican Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, now f colleagues to cooperate—that we can let me proceed to my remarks. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE move this bipartisan PPP proposal First, on the terrible tragedy in without delay. It passed the House Georgia, the people of Atlanta, GA, and The Presiding Officer led the Pledge the surrounding communities were just of Allegiance, as follows: overwhelmingly. A vast majority of Democrats and Republicans voted for shocked last night by a series of shoot- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the it. I hope we can move it quickly here ings that left eight people dead, six of United States of America, and to the Repub- whom were of Asian descent. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, in the Senate as it expires on March 31, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. and there are some changes that were The motivations behind this dev- made in the ARP that people need time astating tragedy are still unknown, but f to adapt to and implement. To allow a there is a legitimate concern that APPOINTMENT OF ACTING lapse would not be the right thing to these killings may have been racially PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE do for so many of our small business motivated. Over the past year, the Asian-American community has faced The PRESIDING OFFICER. The people across the country. So I am hop- a rising tide of abuse and violence in clerk will please read a communication ing that our Republican colleagues will the wake of COVID–19, driven by igno- to the Senate from the President pro move the bill with the same alacrity rance, by misinformation, and by age- tempore (Mr. LEAHY). with which it passed in the House with old prejudices against the Asian-Amer- The senior assistant legislative clerk an overwhelmingly bipartisan major- ican community. Tragically, hate read the following letter: ity. I think there were fewer than 10 votes against it. crimes against Asian Americans have U.S. SENATE, f skyrocketed. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, There is bigotry in the land and far Washington, DC, March 17, 2021. MEASURE READ THE FIRST too much of it. These dark forces have To the Senate: TIME—H.R. 1799 Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, always existed in America, but, re- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby Mr. SCHUMER. With that, Mr. Presi- cently, they seem to have been un- appoint the Honorable MARTIN HEINRICH, a dent, I understand that there is a bill leashed. The sort of superego that puts

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR6.000 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 these things down seems to have weak- FOR THE PEOPLE ACT OF 2021 to vote. But some of these voter sup- ened, and the id seems to have Mr. SCHUMER. Now on S. 1, democ- pression laws in Georgia and other Re- strengthened. racy reform, today Senate Democrats publican States smack of Jim Crow in We cannot lose for a moment our vig- are introducing the No. 1 bill of the the 21st century rearing its ugly head ilance against these forces of hate, in- 117th Congress, S. 1, to stand up to once again. tolerance, bigotry, and discrimination. voter suppression, end dark money in These laws and their various cousins I love the Asian American commu- politics, and reinvigorate American de- in Republican State legislatures across nity. They have done so much for mocracy in the 21st century. the country are collectively one of the America. I see it in my borough of Make no mistake, democracy reform greatest threats to modern American Brooklyn, in my city and State of New must be a top priority of this Congress, democracy. According to a recent re- York, and throughout the country— and I will put S. 1, the For the People port in the Washington Post, these hard-working people, people who do so Act, on the floor of the Senate. laws could strain every available meth- much for our country at every level. For too long, we have let really im- od of voting for tens of millions of They are welcome here. That is Amer- portant parts of our democracy wither. Americans, potentially amounting to ica. Yet, bigots have increased hate Unlimited dark money flows into cam- the most sweeping contraction of bal- crimes and maybe even possibly led to paigns. Special interests have way too lot access in the United States since the deaths of these people. much influence in Washington. And the end of Reconstruction, when So I hope that all Americans first worst of all, there is a concerted, na- Southern States curtailed the voting will realize that there is too much hate tionwide effort to limit the right of rights of formerly enslaved Black men. in the land, that hate against one American citizens, particularly people If one party believes ‘‘heads we win; group is hate against any group, and of color, to vote. tails you cheated’’; if one political we should all, Americans of every Throughout America’s history, we party believes that when you lose an background and race and creed, color, have seen a continuous cycle of expan- election, the answer isn’t to win more and religion, gender, and sexual ori- sions in our democracy being met all votes but, rather, to prevent the other entation, band together against the too often by vehement backlash from side from voting, then we have serious haters. It is so un-American. those who wish to maintain an exclu- and existential threats to our democ- E pluribus unum—out of many, one. sionary status quo. racy on our hands. That is what America has always been. Earlier this year, we witnessed only This is no political dispute. It goes That is what America must continue to the latest example in the form of a vio- way beyond that to the core—the be, and our voices must speak out. lent insurrection right here in this core—of what America is all about. Chamber, right here in this Capitol, an That is why we need S. 1 so badly, a f attack fueled by the insidious lies of bill that would combat all of these NOMINATIONS the former President aimed at over- voter suppression efforts by restoring turning the results of a free and fair critical parts of the Voting Rights Act; Mr. SCHUMER. Second, on nomina- election. a bill that would make it easier, not tions, the Senate is once again making In the wake of the November elec- harder, to vote by automatically reg- excellent progress this week con- tion, one of the safest and most secure istering American voters when they firming President Biden’s nominees. in American history, dozens of Repub- get a driver’s license; a bill that would We began the week by confirming a lican-led State legislatures have seized limit dark money and corruption in history-making Cabinet member, Inte- on the former President’s big lie and our politics and much more. rior Secretary Haaland. Yesterday, we introduced hundreds of bills aimed at There are a lot of problems in our confirmed Isabel Guzman as the SBA tightening voting rules under the nasty country—healthcare and climate Administrator. Today, we will confirm guise—the nasty, malicious, and false change and income inequality—but we another consequential administrative guise—of election integrity. These designed a democracy that would allow appointment, the U.S. Trade Rep- bills, sadly, are aimed at Americans of competing interests in our country to resentative. color—Black Americans, Latinos, Na- come together and agree on solutions. President Biden has named Katherine tive Americans. If our democracy doesn’t work, we have Tai, the daughter of proud immigrants Despicable efforts to target these his- no hope of solving any of our other from Taiwan, a veteran of the Office of torically disenfranchised communities problems. the Trade Representative under Presi- have become a central component of S. 1 is going to be a top priority this dent Obama, and one of our country’s the electoral strategy of one of Amer- Congress. We will fight and fight and most seasoned experts in international ica’s major political parties. Shame on fight to get this done legislatively. trade. That—Ms. Tai—is what America them. Shame. It is infuriating. Infuri- Failure is not an option. Too darn is all about. ating. When you lose an election, you much is at stake. We welcome her. We give her a great are supposed to win over the people f position of authority because of her ex- you lost, not stop them from voting. pertise. And maybe—you know, I will That is un-American, autocratic, and AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF leave it at that. It is a great contrast against the fundamentals of our de- 2021 to the tragedy I was talking about a mocracy, but this is happening in Mr. SCHUMER. Now on the Amer- few minutes ago and the ascension of States all across the country—all ican Rescue Plan, I would like to con- another proud American of Asian an- across the country. tinue shining a spotlight on different cestry here. Maybe the most reprehensible effort aspects of ARP. The legislation helped As U.S. Trade Representative, Ms. is underway in Georgia, where State so many people and so much of the Tai will play a crucial role in enforcing Republicans are trying to limit absen- country, it is easy to forget many cru- existing trade deals and making sure tee and mail-in voting, make it harder cial parts of the bill. So later today, I that American workers, businesses, to post a ballot by drop box, and dis- will be joining my dear friend Rep- and researchers can compete on a level allowing early voting on Sunday, a day resentative VELA´ ZQUEZ from New York playing field. She will be an essential when many churchgoing African Amer- to talk about how the American Res- player in restoring America’s credi- icans participate in voter drives. Does cue Plan helps Puerto Rico, which is bility with our trading partners and anyone on the other side of the aisle too often an afterthought in Federal promoting international cooperation to think taking away Sunday voting in legislation. tackle some of the world’s biggest Georgia is not bigoted? What is the ra- The American Rescue Plan will do problems, from the global pandemic to tionale? Stop it, if you want to stand three historic things for the people of climate change. for equality and justice. Puerto Rico, American citizens all. I have not a single doubt that Ms. Tai Our country has supposedly come a First, it will deliver Federal dollars is the right person for the job, and I long way since African Americans in to the island’s earned income tax cred- look forward to the Senate giving her a the South were forced to guess the it for low-wage workers for the first well-deserved promotion later today. number of jellybeans in a jar in order time ever.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.044 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1579 Second, it will expand eligibility for students, this bill provides significant and the country quite well. That is why residents to claim the child tax credit. support for learning recovery pro- she received broad bipartisan support Prior to the ARP, only families with grams—afterschool programs, summer from the Finance Committee and why three or more children in Puerto Rico school programs, and other resources the vote to advance her nomination could claim the child tax credit. Why to help kids catch up and get back on yesterday was 98 to 0. those American citizens were treated track. I look forward to working with Ms. differently than all the others was be- Through the American Rescue Plan, Tai to embrace trade and push back on yond me and strikes me as nasty. But we have made a life-changing invest- abusive practices from China and other now every family can. ment in our students. It is one of the anticompetitive countries. Third, the ARP bill will add $1 bil- many ways this bill will help us re- Trade is a huge strength of America. lion—$1 billion—in food assistance. cover from the crisis and come back It drives job creation and economic Residents of American territories don’t stronger than ever before. growth. Just look at my home State, receive traditional food assistance pro- I yield the floor. for example. Exports support more grams like those in the United States, I suggest the absence of a quorum. than 140,000 jobs in Kentucky. Hard- such as the SNAP program, but instead The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. working Kentuckians supply nearly 200 their governments receive block grants ROSEN). The clerk will call the roll. countries with everything from agri- that have been capped by the Federal The senior assistant legislative clerk cultural goods to medicines, to aero- Government. proceeded to call the roll. space parts and motor vehicles. The American Rescue Plan makes Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, In the last Congress, we modernized sure that Puerto Rico, which suffers I ask unanimous consent that the order our trade with our neighbors to the devastating rates of poverty, 43 per- for the quorum call be rescinded. north and south through the USMCA. cent, and especially childhood pov- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We gave Kentucky farmers, workers, erty—an unacceptable 57 percent of all objection, it is so ordered. and consumers a long-awaited boost. the children in Puerto Rico live in pov- f But our job creators still face unfair erty. So we want to make sure that barriers, including those targeting Puerto Rico receives its fair share of NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA American spirits. The Bluegrass is Federal food assistance. Mr. MCCONNELL. Last week, our proud to craft 95 percent of the world’s The American Rescue Plan may be Democratic colleagues had to resort to bourbon, but, currently, tariffs put the greatest anti-poverty effort in a a rare tactic to rescue the stalled nom- Kentucky distillers at a disadvantage generation, and we make sure that ination of Xavier Becerra to run the in their largest export markets. Puerto Rico is part of it. Department of Health and Human Ms. Tai should address these unfair Now let me turn my attention to Services. international headwinds facing Ken- schools. One of most enduring images The distinguishing feature of this tuckians. I would encourage her to of the COVID–19 pandemic will be the nominee’s resume is not his expertise focus on expanding markets and reduc- empty classroom. For 12 months, in health, medicine, or administration. ing barriers for products and services teachers have done their level best to That part of the resume is very brief. from all 50 States. keep their students engaged with re- What stands out are Mr. Becerra’s com- Americans would welcome the mote learning, but there have been in- mitments to partisan warfare and his growth in opportunity and prosperity. credible difficulties. Too many stu- far-left ideology. And, if you ask me, the whole world dents don’t have reliable internet. Too He has supported the sweeping gov- could benefit from a little more Ken- many parents can’t be there to help ernment takeover of healthcare they tucky bourbon. young kids log on and keep up with call ‘‘Medicare for All,’’ which would f their work. Simply put, there is no re- actually end Medicare as we know it placement for having kids in the class- and would rip away families’ private CHINA room. We need to get our schools to re- insurance plans. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, open as quickly and as safely as pos- As the administration’s policies con- tomorrow, the Secretary of State and sible. tinue to create a border crisis, Mr. the President’s National Security Ad- Now, my Republican colleagues have Becerra is someone who believes we visor will have their first face-to-face made a lot of noise about reopening our should not just have blanket amnesty, meeting with Chinese officials. I am schools, but they don’t want to dedi- but that entering the country illegally glad our officials met with regional al- cate any resources to actually getting should not even be a crime. lies like Japan and South Korea right it done. We need money to do this. And even amid a global pandemic, beforehand and have been in touch There are many more expenses under the most significant health-related ex- with Australia and European allies as COVID. perience on the nominee’s record is his well. It is essential that we and our Through the American Rescue Plan, efforts to wield the legal system friends present a united front. Senate Democrats delivered the single against religious Sisters to make them Now, the United States and the whole largest investment in American edu- violate their faith and conscience. world need the President’s team to de- cation ever. We are proud of that. Up to now, every person who has ever liver a strong message tomorrow. Proud. Let me say it again. Through been confirmed as Secretary of Health During the campaign, President the American Rescue Plan, Senate and Human Services has either been fa- Biden spoke dismissively about the Democrats delivered the single largest vorably reported by the Finance Com- threat from China. But thus far, in of- investment in American education mittee or discharged by unanimous fice, his team has shown signs they un- ever—ever—$170 billion to repair the consent. There is ample reason why derstand that Communist China damage caused by this pandemic, this nominee would be a glaring excep- threatens America, our allies, and the three-quarters of which will go directly tion. prevailing international system. to K–12 education, prioritizing school I continue to urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. The world spent years presuming districts that need it the most. This f that welcoming China into the inter- will help schools update ventilation, national community would inevitably hire more nurses and janitors, make NOMINATION OF KATHERINE C. cause its rulers to play by the rules. classroom sizes smaller, and make get- TAI Twenty years ago, President Clinton ting kids to and from school safe. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, said: ‘‘[E]conomic innovation and po- In short, the American Rescue Plan fortunately, the Senate will first be litical empowerment . . . will inevi- will greatly accelerate the safe and ef- confirming a thoroughly qualified tably go hand in hand.’’ But since then, fective reopening of schools. Once kids nominee to be the new administra- rather than the rest of the world ex- are back in the classroom, the Amer- tion’s top trade official. porting liberty and transparency into ican Rescue Plan will help make sure Katherine Tai is just the kind of China, Beijing has found more success they can stay there and succeed. After qualified and mainstream person who exporting authoritarianism and corrup- what has been a lost year for too many is positioned to serve President Biden tion beyond its borders.

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Certainly, this is an Since my first days serving in the but it is just the first step. area where bipartisanship will be espe- U.S. House of Representatives more Walking the walk will mean actually cially crucial, so strategies don’t than 12 years ago, Eric has served as responding in tough ways to espionage change schizophrenically with every my chief of staff. I still vividly remem- and cyber attacks, to violations of election. As one of our Democratic col- ber him coming to my home just a cou- human rights, to military bullying, to leagues said in a hearing yesterday, ple of weeks after my election to inter- stealing intellectual property and ‘‘the U.S. will not out-compete China view for the chief of staff position. cheating on trade. If the administra- . . . with short-term legislation and I was immediately impressed by his tion is up to the task, they will find never-ending uncertainty.’’ extensive knowledge of American poli- strong partners in this Republican con- That is another great argument for tics and his passion to serve the people ference. not trashing the legislative filibuster. of the State of Michigan. Here is one big test: Are they willing Imagine if every action the Senate But to fully know Eric is to know his to keep investing in our own defense? takes with national security implica- family’s story and how it shaped the Our financial commitment to defend- tions were constantly subject to being man he is. All four of his grandparents ing America is our most important pol- wiped clean. While China plans years survived the Holocaust. His maternal icy lever in this competition with and decades at a time, our Federal leg- grandmother was imprisoned in Ausch- China. Our allies and adversaries do islation would be reduced to a shelf life witz and Bergen-Belsen, among others. not heed American Presidents because of a couple years. His maternal grandfather was in a they are charming or good-looking. These issues need to be addressed forced labor camp in Plaszow. His The world has respected America for thoughtfully and deliberately. Identi- grandparents met and married in the our overwhelming military and eco- fying critical technologies and the best Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. nomic superiority. When that edge ways to promote and protect advance- They were liberated from there and re- erodes, we invite trouble. ments needs to be a smart, fact-based mained after it was converted to a dis- As a share of our economy, American process, not a political guessing game placed persons camp following World defense spending has fallen signifi- or throwing cash at industries with the War II. That camp is where Eric’s cantly, not just from Cold War-era right connections. mother was born. heights but even just recently. Mean- Our work on this front should His grandparents and mother immi- while, China used its growing pros- strengthen our ties with our allies and grated in 1949 to Detroit, where his perity to modernize its military, de- partners, not try in vain to simply go grandfather worked as a janitor at velop new and longer range weapons to it alone. Ford Motor Company during the day hold U.S. forces at risk from further And the Democratic majority must and worked as a tailor at night. His away, and turn a particular eye to- resist the temptation to pile a long list mother won a full scholarship to the wards space and cyber space. of unrelated policy wishes into a big University of Michigan from Ford Defense spending is about protecting package and try to label it ‘‘China pol- Motor Company as part of a program our homeland. It is about projecting icy.’’ It would be quite a remarkable for employees. power. It is about preserving global in- coincidence if our Democratic col- Eric’s paternal grandparents fled Po- fluence, supporting our allies. It is leagues’ vision for a so-called China land on the eve of the Nazi German in- really a barometer of our national will. bill ends up being indistinguishable vasion. They survived the war as slave It is also about innovation and the from a list of things that just happen laborers in Siberia, where Eric’s father future. Many life-changing innovations to delight liberal interest groups. was born. Following the war, they im- throughout our economy were first Getting America on a stronger foot- migrated to Israel before settling in rooted in military R&D. ing will not require some sweeping far- Detroit. Eric’s father went to Wayne Unfortunately, reports suggest the left transformation of our economy. It State University, thanks to the GI bill, Biden administration may plan to will mean continuing to complement after serving honorably in the U.S. Air freeze defense spending. Of course, that the principles and ideas that are our Force. means a reduction, after inflation. Doz- greatest strengths, and it will mean After immigrating to Detroit, Eric’s ens of Democrats are pressuring the ad- working on these issues the right way, family worked hard, and they were able ministration for even steeper cuts than across the aisle. to achieve the American dream. There that. If the administration is serious is no question that their life experience f about competing with China, deterring and their journey instilled in Eric a Russia, and preserving American lead- CONCLUSION OF MORNING sense of service and devotion to coun- ership, the most important test will be BUSINESS try. in the President’s budget submission. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning As a freshman Member of Congress, I Some of our Senate Democratic col- business is closed. was fortunate to have Eric on my leagues have expressed interest in team. He brought with him extensive f crafting bipartisan legislation related political and policy experience, having to China. If any issue is ripe for a reg- EXECUTIVE SESSION worked for Congresswoman NITA ular-order, bipartisan process, it would --- LOWEY, Leader NANCY PELOSI, and be that one. Rahm Emanuel. He built on that expe- Defense spending is the crucial first EXECUTIVE CALENDAR rience, leading our office with steady, step, but there are a whole variety of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under unwavering leadership, brilliant vision, subjects concerning our competition the previous order, the Senate will pro- and wise counsel. with China that could benefit from a ceed to executive session to resume Through four reelections—including serious look. consideration of the following nomina- my election to the Senate and reelec- There is bipartisan support for im- tion, which the clerk will report. tion last year—and many crises im- proving security reviews of foreign in- The legislative clerk read the nomi- pacting Michigan and our country, I vestment and protecting against forced nation of Katherine C. Tai, of the Dis- entrusted Eric to help ensure that we technology transfer, for cracking down trict of Columbia, to be United States were able to come together, solve on Chinese espionage and political in- Trade Representative, with the rank of tough problems, and ultimately deliver fluence campaigns, for supporting the Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- results. He never flinched. I could al- people of Hong Kong, and human potentiary. ways count on Eric to work with our rights, and deterring aggression The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- team to develop creative ideas to tack- against Taiwan. There is bipartisan ator from Michigan. le challenges or empower staff to make

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But I am grateful after a year of this pandemic ravaging of issues critical to Michigan. for what you have built, and I know our Nation, the challenges that lie He has guided my office through that it will endure—a culture of team- ahead of us, especially when it comes countless high-profile events and cri- work, hard work, productivity, and a to healthcare, are numerous; they are ses: the great recession and auto crisis, commitment to what is best for enormous; and they are absolutely ur- the Flint water crisis, several govern- Michiganders. gent. ment shutdowns, the COVID–19 pan- Eric, Colleen and I know that you The uninsured rate, the drug prices, demic, the January 6 attack on the have devoted countless hours to a job and healthcare costs have all sky- U.S. Capitol, and two impeachment that you love while balancing the two rocketed. Confidence in our public trials. Through it all, Eric has provided most important roles in your life: health agencies have plummeted. Al- stability and focus—a focus on working being a loving husband and a father. I ready painful health inequities have in a bipartisan manner to pass impor- have been proud to watch you celebrate grown deeper. And this pandemic has tant legislation and to make progress many of life’s milestones over the absolutely devastated communities for Michigan and for our entire coun- years, including the birth of your two and pushed our healthcare system to try. beloved sons, and I will certainly never the brink. Last week, I was humbled to be rec- forget your eldest son Avi’s birthday COVID–19 has killed over a half a ognized by the Center for Effective on November 4, 2014, the day million people, and that number con- Lawmaking as the most effective Sen- Michiganders elected me to the U.S. tinues to rise. When it comes to the ator in the 116th Congress. Recognition Senate. hard work ahead to not only end this of this sort does not happen without Eric, Colleen and I wish you much pandemic but rebuild a stronger and having an incredible team. Eric played success, and we hope you enjoy this fairer country, it is clear we need an a critical role in helping me enact 10 next chapter with Dena, Avi, and experienced leader at the Department bills into law—the most of any Senator Ethan. Know that Colleen and I will al- of Health and Human Services. It is from either party over the last 2 years. ways be thankful beyond measure for clear we don’t have a second to waste, And I know that Eric will tell you, your service and for your leadership and it is clear Attorney General without a doubt, that there is no ‘‘I’’ in and that you will forever be part of Becerra is the right pick for this job. team. As a leader, Eric has focused on Team PETERS. His track record shows he has the hiring talented staff, both in DC and I yield the floor. convictions and the qualifications for across Michigan, staff that humbly, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the task at hand. As a Member of Con- selflessly, and effectively serve the ator from South Dakota. gress for over two decades, he has prov- people of Michigan each and every day. Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask en himself a skilled legislator who un- With Eric’s laser focus on what is best unanimous consent that I be able to derstands healthcare policy. As attor- for Michigan, together with our team, complete my remarks before the vote. ney general of one of the Nation’s larg- we have secured record funding to pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without est justice departments, he has proven tect the Great Lakes, worked to in- objection, it is so ordered. himself as a leader capable of heading crease security at our Nation’s borders, (The remarks of Mr. THUNE per- a complex Department like HHS. And expanded apprenticeships and skills taining to the introduction of S. 797 are throughout all of his work, he has training, saved taxpayer dollars, and printed in today’s RECORD under proven himself as a champion for pa- made the Federal Government more ef- ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and tients and public health. ficient, all the while standing up for Joint Resolutions.’’) In Congress, he worked to help more Michigan workers, including those Mr. THUNE. I yield the floor. people get quality, affordable working in our auto industry. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- healthcare by passing the Children’s Eric is always on the leading edge, ator from Washington. Health Insurance Program and the Af- and he has distinguished himself Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I fordable Care Act. In California, he has through his work with Michigan’s auto ask unanimous consent to complete my fought in court to defend the Afford- manufacturers and automotive stake- remarks before the vote is called. able Care Act and time and time again holders. In particular, Eric has helped The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without has gone to court to fight for patients, drive policy efforts focused on innova- objection, it is so ordered. like when he won a $70 million settle- tion and emerging technologies so that Mrs. MURRAY. And for the informa- ment from pharmaceutical companies in the near future, self-driving vehicles tion of the Senators, I will speak for for blocking cheaper generic drugs will not only be safely deployed and about 7 minutes. from market, when he won a settle- save thousands of lives on our high- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Thank ment from opioid manufacturers be- ways but also be developed and built in you. hind the addiction crisis and joined a Michigan and in the United States, cre- GEORGIA SHOOTING bipartisan investigation into whether ating good-paying jobs for the next Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I opioids were unlawfully marketed, generation of workers. would like to start by taking a mo- when he sued e-cigarette companies At every step of the way, through all ment to address the awful violence we from marketing tobacco products to of his hard work, Eric has carried him- saw in Georgia yesterday. children and led a bipartisan effort self with his characteristic enthusiasm Everyone, especially elected officials, with the Republican attorney general and passion. It is only fitting, as an needs to not just speak out but to act of Nebraska to protect kids from to- alum of the University of Michigan and against this deadly display of hate. bacco imagery, or when he worked to a fervent—very fervent—Wolverine fan, To the victims and their families and investigate companies and hold them he has, and I quote, an ‘‘enthusiasm to the Asian-American and Pacific-Is- accountable for putting workers at risk unknown to mankind.’’ Whether it is lander community in Washington State by failing to follow COVID–19 safety policy, politics, casework, or an issue and nationwide, my heart is with you measures. important to constituents, there is no not just today but going forward. I will Attorney General Becerra has also doubt that Eric approaches it with continue sending a strong message that worked to acknowledge and address keen interest and with high energy and hate against you must stop, and I will issues driving inequities in healthcare. that he will think through every single keep working to ensure your safety in As leader of California’s Department of possible angle. light of the terrible surge in hate Justice, he fought in court against the But Eric has been much more than crimes we have seen in our State and Trump administration rule that under- just a chief aide. Colleen and I feel in- across the country. mined care for the LGBTQ community, credibly fortunate not only for all that NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA against the administration’s constant Eric has done to lead my office and de- Now, Madam President, I rise today efforts to undermine reproductive liver for the people of Michigan; we to voice my strong support for Attor- healthcare and against its blatant dis- count on him as a confidant and a dear ney General Becerra to serve as Sec- regard for the well-being of migrant friend. retary of Health and Human Services. children. Eric, you will be missed dearly as After 4 years of attacks on families’ Attorney General Becerra also estab- you depart for your next endeavor in healthcare from President Trump, lished a new Bureau of Disability

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.051 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 Rights at his department, as well as a children with suitable sponsors quickly Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask new office focused on environmental and safely. unanimous consent that the motion to justice, including how pollution and We have our work cut out for us, but reconsider be considered made and laid public health hazards disproportion- in Attorney General Becerra, we have a upon the table and the President be im- ately hurt communities of color. Secretary of Health who is up to the mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- Overall, his record tells a story that job. He has the support not only of tion. is clear, compelling, and persuasive. He Democrats but of Republicans, as the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without has fought against pharmaceutical Republican attorneys general of both objection, it is so ordered. companies, opioid manufacturers, to- Louisiana and Tennessee have spoken f bacco companies and polluters and for highly of their experiences working more affordable, quality healthcare for with him. CLOTURE MOTION every patient. I urge every Senator who wants the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant I have no doubt as Secretary that he Biden-Harris administration to succeed to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the will put special interests on notice and at ending this pandemic quickly, keep- Senate the pending cloture motion, put patients and public health first and ing our families safe, and ensuring ev- which the clerk will state. put science, data, and experts back in eryone can get quality affordable The legislative clerk read as follows: the driver’s seat. And he would also healthcare to join me in voting to con- CLOTURE MOTION bring an important perspective to this firm him. role as a first-generation college stu- Thank you. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- I yield the floor. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the dent and the first Latino Secretary of Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby VOTE ON TAI NOMINATION Health and Human Services. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- He is exactly the kind of leader we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nation of Executive Calendar No. 37, Xavier need to make sure we make good on question is, Will the Senate advise and Becerra, of California, to be Secretary of the promise of the historic investments consent to the Tai nomination? Health and Human Services. we made in the American Rescue Plan Mrs. MURRAY. I ask for the yeas and Charles E. Schumer, Chris Van Hollen, to end this pandemic—investments to nays. Michael F. Bennet, Jack Reed, Tammy rapidly scale up testing and tracing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Duckworth, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff and sequencing so we can identify new sufficient second? Merkley, Christopher A. Coons, Rich- There appears to be a sufficient sec- ard Blumenthal, Patrick J. Leahy, strains of COVID and slow the spread; Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, Brian investments to quickly and equitably ond. The clerk will call the roll. Schatz, Ron Wyden, Robert Menendez, get vaccines into arms, an effort that Richard J. Durbin, Martin Heinrich, requires not just making vaccines The legislative clerk called the roll. (Mr. KELLY assumed the Chair.) Maria Cantwell. available but breaking down barriers to (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO assumed the The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- access, promoting vaccine confidence, Chair.) imous consent, the mandatory quorum fighting misinformation, and engaging Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the call has been waived. community partners; investments to Senator from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) and The question is, Is it the sense of the build our public health infrastructure the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- Senate that debate on the nomination and recruit and train 100,000 public ERS) are necessarily absent. of Xavier Becerra, of California, to be healthcare workers. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Secretary of Health and Human Serv- He will also be a valuable partner to HICKENLOOPER). Are there any other ices, shall be brought to a close? Congress as we work to address chal- Senators in the Chamber desiring to The yeas and nays are mandatory lenges that predate this pandemic but vote? under the rule. have been made all the more urgent, The result was announced—yeas 98, The clerk will call the roll. like rooting out systemic racism and nays 0, as follows: The senior assistant legislative clerk addressing inequities in our healthcare [Rollcall Vote No. 123 Ex.] called the roll. system, which have made this pan- YEAS—98 Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the demic so much more damaging and Baldwin Grassley Peters Senator from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) is deadly for communities of color; like Barrasso Hagerty Portman necessarily absent. addressing the mental healthcare cri- Bennet Hassan Reed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Blackburn Hawley sis, which the trauma of this pandemic Risch any other Senators in the Chamber de- has made so much worse; like fighting Blumenthal Heinrich Romney Blunt Hickenlooper siring to vote? the opioid epidemic, a crisis which was Rosen Booker Hoeven Rounds The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 50, deadlier than ever this past year; and Boozman Hyde-Smith Rubio nays 49, as follows: like expanding access to quality afford- Braun Inhofe Sasse Brown Johnson [Rollcall Vote No. 124 Ex.] able childcare, which has become more Schatz Burr Kaine Schumer YEAS—50 difficult for families to get during this Cantwell Kelly Scott (FL) Capito Kennedy Baldwin Heinrich Reed pandemic. Scott (SC) Cardin King Bennet Hickenlooper Rosen When this pandemic is over, we will Shaheen Carper Klobuchar Blumenthal Kaine Sanders Shelby need a strong leader at the Department Casey Lankford Booker Kelly Schatz Sinema to deal with the aftermath and with so Cassidy Leahy Brown King Schumer Smith Collins Lee Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen many other outstanding issues: bring- Stabenow Coons Luja´ n Cardin Leahy Sinema ing down prescription drugs prices; Sullivan ´ Cornyn Lummis Carper Lujan Smith Tester Casey Manchin making sure healthcare in this country Cortez Masto Manchin Stabenow Thune Collins Markey is truly a right, not a privilege; Cotton Markey Tester Tillis Coons Menendez undoing 4 years of attacks on reproduc- Cramer Marshall Van Hollen Crapo McConnell Toomey Cortez Masto Merkley Warner tive rights and ensuring every woman Cruz Menendez Tuberville Duckworth Murphy Warnock can get reproductive healthcare, re- Daines Merkley Van Hollen Durbin Murray Warren gardless of their race or income or ZIP Duckworth Moran Warner Feinstein Ossoff Durbin Murkowski Warnock Gillibrand Padilla Whitehouse Code or disability; lowering our uncon- Ernst Murphy Warren Hassan Peters Wyden scionably high maternal mortality Feinstein Murray Whitehouse NAYS—49 rate; reversing the alarming trend of Fischer Ossoff Wicker rising youth tobacco use; and ensuring Gillibrand Padilla Wyden Barrasso Cotton Hagerty Graham Paul Young Blackburn Cramer Hawley the Office of Refugee Resettlement is Blunt Crapo Hoeven upholding its welfare mission by NOT VOTING—2 Boozman Cruz Hyde-Smith prioritizing the well-being of every Hirono Sanders Braun Daines Inhofe Burr Ernst Johnson child in its care, ensuring they are The nomination was confirmed. Capito Fischer Kennedy treated with decency and humanity The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Cassidy Graham Lankford and kindness; and working to place ator from Oregon. Cornyn Grassley Lee

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Hirono porters might keep Black people away Since the January election, some 250 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas from the polls, he picked up a scrap of voter suppression bills have been intro- are 50, the nays 49. paper and wrote a single word on it: duced by State legislatures all across The motion is agreed to. ‘‘Pistols.’’ the country, from Georgia to Arizona, f Yet there is something in the Amer- from New Hampshire to Florida, using ican covenant, in its charter docu- the big lie of voter fraud as a pretext EXECUTIVE CALENDAR ments and its Jeffersonian ideals, that for voter suppression—the same big lie The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bends toward freedom. And led by a that led to a violent insurrection on clerk will report the nomination. preacher and a patriot named King, this very Capitol the day after my elec- The senior assistant legislative clerk Americans of all races stood up. His- tion. Within 24 hours, we elected Geor- read the nomination of Xavier Becerra, tory vindicated the movement that gia’s first African-American and Jew- of California, to be Secretary of Health sought to bring us closer to our ideals, ish Senators, and hours later the Cap- and Human Services. to lengthen and strengthen the cords of itol was assaulted. You see in just a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- our democracy, and I now hold the few precious hours the tension very ator from Georgia. seat—the Senate seat—where Herman much alive in the soul of America. The MAIDEN SPEECH E. Talmadge sat. question before all of us at every mo- Mr. WARNOCK. Mr. President, before That is why I love America. I love ment is, What will we do to push us in I begin my formal remarks, I want to America because we always have a the right direction? pause to condemn the hatred and vio- path to make it better, to build a more So politicians, driven by that big lie, lence that took eight precious lives perfect Union. It is the place where a aim to severely limit and in some cases last night in Metropolitan Atlanta. kid like me, who grew up in public eliminate automatic and same-day I agree with Georgians, with Ameri- housing, the first college graduate in voter registration, mail-in and absen- cans, with people of love all across the my family, can now stand as a United tee voting, and early voting and week- world. This unspeakable violence vis- States Senator. end voting. They want to make it easi- ited largely upon the Asian community I had an older father. He was born in er to purge voters from the voting roll is one that causes all of us to recommit 1917. Serving in the Army during World altogether. As a voting rights activist, ourselves to the way of peace, an active War II, he was once asked to give up I have seen up close just how draconian peace that prevents these kinds of his seat to a young teenager while these measures can be. I hail from a tragedies from happening in the first wearing his soldier’s uniform, as they State that purged 200,000 voters from place. said, ‘‘making the world safe for de- the rolls one Saturday night in the We pray for these families. mocracy.’’ But he was never bitter. By middle of the night. We know what is Mr. President, I rise here today, as a the time I came along, he had already happening here. Some people don’t proud American and as one of the new- seen the arc of change in our country. want some people to vote. est Members of the Senate, in awe of He maintained his faith in God and in I was honored on a few occasions to the journey that has brought me to his family and in the American prom- stand with our hero and my parish- these hallowed Halls and with an abid- ise, and he passed that faith on to his ioner, John Lewis. I was his pastor, but ing sense of reverence and gratitude for children. I am clear: He was my mentor. On the faith and sacrifices of ancestors My mother grew up in Waycross, GA. more than one occasion, we boarded who paved the way. Do you know where that is? It is way buses together after Sunday church I am a proud son of the great State of ’cross Georgia. Like a lot of Black services as part of our Souls to the Georgia, born and raised in Savannah, teenagers in the 1950s, she spent her Polls program, encouraging the Ebe- a coastal city known for its cobble- summers picking somebody else’s to- nezer Church family and other commu- stone streets and verdant town squares. bacco and somebody else’s cotton. But nities of faith to participate in the Towering oak trees, centuries old and because this is America, the 82-year-old democratic process. Now, just a few covered in gray Spanish moss, hands that used to pick somebody months after Congressman Lewis’s stretched from one side of the street to else’s cotton went to the polls in Janu- death, there are those in the Georgia the other, bend and beckon the lover of ary and picked her youngest son to be legislature—some who even dared to history and horticulture to this city by a United States Senator. Ours is a land praise his name—that are now trying the sea. where possibility is born of democracy: to get rid of Sunday Souls to the Polls, I was educated at Morehouse College, a vote, a voice, a chance to help deter- making it a crime for people who pray and I still serve in the pulpit of the mine the direction of the country and together to get on a bus together in Ebenezer Baptist Church, both in At- one’s own destiny within it—possibility order to vote together. I think that is lanta, the cradle of the civil rights born of democracy. wrong. As a matter of fact, I think that movement. And so like those oak trees That is why this past November and a vote is a kind of prayer for the kind in Savannah, my roots go down deep, January, my mom and other citizens of of world we desire for ourselves and for and they stretch wide in the soil of Georgia grabbed hold of that possi- our children, and our prayers are Waycross, GA, and Burke County, and bility and turned out in record num- stronger when we pray together. Screven County. In a word, I am Geor- bers, 5 million in November, 4.5 million To be sure, we have seen these kinds gia, a living example and embodiment in January—far more than ever in our of voter suppression tactics before. of its history and its hope, of its pain State’s history. Turnout for a typical They are part of a long and shameful and promise, the brutality and possi- runoff doubled, and the people of Geor- history in Georgia and throughout our bility. gia sent their first African-American Nation. But refusing to be denied, At the time of my birth, Georgia’s Senator and first Jewish Senator, my Georgia citizens and citizens across our two Senators were Richard B. Russell brother JON OSSOFF, to these hallowed country braved the heat and the cold and Herman E. Talmadge, both arch Halls. and the rain, some standing in line for segregationists and unabashed adver- But then, what happened? Some poli- 5 hours, 6 hours, 10 hours just to exer- saries of the civil rights movement. ticians did not approve of the choice cise their constitutional right to vote— After the Supreme Court’s landmark made by the majority of voters in a young people, old people, sick people, Brown v. Board ruling outlawing hard-fought election in which each side working people already underpaid and school segregation, Talmadge warned got the chance to make its case to the forced to lose wages to pay a kind of

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Think about that. people are still waiting. Stripped of stopped and stymied by bipartisan poli- They are the ones making the lines protections, voters in States with a tics? Short-term political gain? Senate longer through these draconian ac- long history of voter discrimination procedure? I say let’s get this done, no tions. And then they want to make it a and voters in many other States have matter what. crime to bring grandma some water been thrown to the winds. I urge my colleagues to pass these while she is waiting in a line that they We Americans have noisy and spir- two bills, strengthen and lengthen the are making longer. Make no mistake, ited debates about many things, and we course of our democracy, secure our this is democracy in reverse. Rather should. That is what it means to live in credibility as the premier voice for than voters being able to pick the poli- a free country. But access to the ballot freedom-loving people and democratic ticians, the politicians are trying to ought to be nonpartisan. I submit that movements all over the world, and win cherry-pick their voters. I say this can- there should be 100 votes in this Cham- the future for all of our children. not stand. ber for policies that will make it easier I yield the floor. And so I rise, Mr. President, because for Americans to make their voices (Applause.) that sacred and noble idea—one person, heard in our democracy. Surely, there The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- one vote—is being threatened right ought to be at least 60 in this Chamber ator from Arkansas. now. Politicians in my home State and who believe, as I do, that the four most AGENT ORANGE all across America, in their craven lust powerful words uttered in a democracy Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, we for power, have launched a full-fledged are ‘‘the people have spoken’’; there- can be proud of the bipartisan work the assault on voting rights. They are fo- fore, we must ensure that all of the Senate has accomplished in recent cused on winning at any cost, even the people can speak. years to expand veterans’ benefits. cost of democracy itself. I submit that But if not, we must still pass voting Last Congress, we made significant it is the job of each citizen to stand up rights. The right to vote is preserva- progress with passage of legislation to for the voting rights of every citizen. tive of all other rights. It is not just enhance education, pensions, burial And it is the job of this body to do all another issue alongside other issues. It compensation, and landmark improve- that it can to defend the viability of is foundational. It is the reason why ments to Department of Veterans Af- our democracy. any of us have the privilege of standing fairs care and services for women vet- That is why I am a proud cosponsor here in the first place. It is about the erans, in addition to a groundbreaking of the For the People Act, which we in- covenant we have with one another as initiative to prevent veteran suicides. troduced today. The For the People an American people: ‘‘e pluribus I am hopeful we can use this momen- Act is a major step in the march to- unum,’’ out of many, one. It, above all tum to continue turning legislation ward our Democratic ideals, making it else, must be protected. into law to ensure we fill the promise easier, not harder, for eligible Ameri- So let’s be clear. I am not here today our country made to the men and cans to vote by instituting common- to spiral into the procedural argument women who served in uniform, as well sense, pro-democracy reforms, like es- regarding whether the filibuster in gen- as their families. We know that too tablishing national automatic voter eral has merits or has outlived its use- many veterans are being left behind be- registration for every eligible citizen fulness. I am here to say that this issue cause of current VA policies that pro- and allowing all Americans to register is bigger than the filibuster. I stand be- hibit them from accessing benefits and to vote online and on election day; re- fore you saying that this issue—access healthcare services they have earned. quiring States to offer at least 2 weeks to voting and preempting politicians’ Veterans like Bill Rhodes of Mena, of early voting, including weekends, in efforts to restrict voting—is so funda- AR, a marine who served in Thailand Federal elections, keeping Souls to the mental to our democracy that it is too during the Vietnam war era, are plead- Polls programs alive; prohibiting important to be held hostage by a Sen- ing with Congress to help them get States from restricting a person’s abil- ate rule, especially one historically needed medical care and support. After ity to vote absentee or by mail; and used to restrict the expansion of voting developing illnesses linked to herbicide preventing States from purging the rights. It is a contradiction to say we exposure, Mr. Rhodes turned to the VA voting rolls based solely on unreliable must protect minority rights in the for help. His claim was denied. He did evidence like someone’s voting history, Senate while refusing to protect minor- his homework. He spent time looking something we have seen in Georgia and ity rights in the society. Colleagues, no for documentation to support his claim other States in recent years. And it Senate rule should overrule the integ- and realized this is a problem that would end the dominance of Big Money rity of our democracy, and we must needs a legislative fix because the De- in our politics and ensure our public find a way to pass voting rights, wheth- partment’s policies limit benefits for servants are there serving the public. er we get rid of the filibuster or not. Vietnam war era for Thailand service. Amidst these voter suppression laws So as I close—and nobody believes a I am proud to join with my colleague and tactics, including partisan and ra- preacher when he says ‘‘as I close’’—let and chairman of the Senate Committee cial gerrymandering, and in a system me say that I, as a man of faith, be- on Veterans’ Affairs, Senator TESTER, awash in dark money and the domi- lieve that democracy is the political to introduce legislation to help Mr. nance of corporate interests and politi- enactment of a spiritual idea, the sa- Rhodes and veterans like him who were cians who do their bidding, the voices cred worth of all human beings, the no- exposed to Agent Orange and other her- of the American people have been in- tion that we all have within us a spark bicides while serving in Thailand dur- creasingly drowned out and crowded of the divine, and a right to participate ing the Vietnam war. out and squeezed out of their own de- in the shaping of our destiny. Reinhold The VA accepts that herbicides were mocracy. We must pass For the People Niebuhr was right: used on fenced-in perimeters of mili- so that the people might have a voice. [Humanity’s] capacity for justice makes tary bases in Thailand, but its current Your vote is your voice, and your voice democracy possible; but [humanity’s] incli- policy is too restrictive. Among other is your human dignity. But not only nation to injustice makes democracy nec- things, it prohibits veterans who that, we must pass the John Lewis Vot- essary. worked in security-related specialties. ing Rights Advancement Act. John Lewis understood that and was It is reasonable to believe that vet- You know, voting rights used to be a beaten on a bridge defending it. Amelia erans on Thai bases were exposed to bipartisan issue. The last time the vot- Boynton, like so many women not Agent Orange no matter what their ing rights bill was reauthorized was mentioned nearly enough, was gassed jobs were or where their duty stations 2006. George W. Bush was President, on that same bridge. A White woman were.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.059 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1585 In an article published in the Dayton Human Services confirmed and on the I was pleased that there was bipar- Daily News, one veteran who served in job is part of that effort. There simply tisan support for discharging Attorney Thailand said his barracks were along is no argument for delaying this con- General Becerra’s nomination from the the perimeter, and at the time of the firmation any longer. Finance Committee. I hope the Senate interview, he still hadn’t received ben- Attorney General Becerra has the gives his nomination bipartisan sup- efits for his VA claim. right leadership experience and the port once again when it is time to vote The arbitrary limits on consideration right health policy experience to suc- on his confirmation. of a veteran’s claim to toxic exposure ceed in this critical job. He currently I look forward to working with him are simply wrong. These misguided heads the Nation’s second largest de- in the months and years to come. technicalities and bureaucratic hurdles partment of justice. He is in charge of I yield the floor. need to be addressed. Our bill would a billion-dollar budget and more than The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- eliminate the unreasonable burden 4,000 employees. He is the top law en- ator from Kansas. placed on veterans to prove toxic expo- forcement official in what would be the NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA sure. fifth largest economy in the world. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I oppose No veteran should be denied benefits In terms of health policy, which is in the confirmation of California Attor- due to redtape. These Americans who the area I try to specialize in, I can tell ney General Becerra to be the Sec- served our country, and to this day are Senators that Xavier Becerra has spent retary of Health and Human Services. paying a high price as a result, have years and years on these issues at the Our future HHS Secretary will be at been carelessly hindered by the current Ways and Means Committee, the key the helm of rebuilding our country to- limitations on the presumption of toxic committee in the other body with ju- ward normalcy and preparing to ad- exposure to Agent Orange, but they risdiction over healthcare. He has been dress the weaknesses in our healthcare aren’t forgotten. We have an obligation through major policy debates, includ- infrastructure, brought to light by the to ensure they get the benefits they are ing the Affordable Care Act. As Califor- pandemic. It will be no small task, and due, and I am committed to supporting nia’s attorney general, he defended the its handling will have an impact on their cause. act in court. America for years to come. It will re- I appreciate the determination and When the pandemic hit, he fought to quire a leader at HHS who has the tireless efforts of Mr. Rhodes. He said protect the health and well-being of all trust of the public and the requisite this legislation gives him some hope, Californians, particularly nurses and healthcare experience. Unfortunately, but he won’t be proud of his work until doctors and those workers who found those two factors are missing from the the bill is passed. themselves in harm’s way. nomination of Attorney General I encourage my colleagues to support Attorney General Becerra has the Becerra. In recovering from a once-in-a-cen- our legislation. I look forward to work- health policy savvy and the leadership tury public health emergency, Ameri- ing with members of the Senate VA savvy and the experience in both areas cans need to have the confidence that Committee to eliminate the barriers to run this Department, no question our HHS Secretary understands the in- that prevent veterans from getting the about it. tricacies of healthcare policy and has care and resources they have earned. Attorney General Becerra made it an eye to the future as we improve With that, I yield the floor. clear to members of the Finance Com- upon our prepandemic vulnerabilities, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. mittee that he will follow the law. protecting future generations from ex- OSSOFF). The Senator from Oregon. Quaint idea. He said it again and again periencing similar pandemic situa- NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA in response to a barrage of questions. tions. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, the Sen- He is going to be accessible to Sen- While Attorney General Becerra ate will soon vote on the nomination of ators. He is going to work to find com- served on a healthcare-focused sub- California Attorney General Xavier mon ground on key healthcare issues. I committee as a U.S. Representative, he Becerra to lead the Department of was glad he said it because that is has no further experience in public Health and Human Services. Moving heavy lifting. Most of the time, that is health or medicine. He also lacks the this nomination forward required an really all you can ask of nominees of executive experience that would be additional procedural step and more the other party. useful in running a complex executive floor debate than others, so I will make Healthcare is oftentimes a divisive branch Department like HHS, which is just a few quick points this afternoon. subject. I think every Senator under- involved in the nationwide vaccine First, in our lifetime, America has stands that. It is particularly true rollout and now the regulatory imple- never faced a greater public health when it comes to women’s healthcare. mentation of the recent $1.9 trillion challenge than the pandemic we face But it is clear to me that Attorney package. today. The Department of Health and General Becerra wants to bring the two The American people need to trust Human Services is our point Agency, sides together. That is a great place to that their HHS Secretary will work for the leading Agency to coordinate the start after the last 4 years of knock- them, regardless of disagreements over effort to end the pandemic as soon as down, drag-out battles over healthcare ideology. Like a President, Cabinet of- possible. Right now, for example, it is issues that clearly took America in the ficials work for the entire country, and coordinating the distribution of vac- wrong direction. broad public trust is essential. As Mr. cines. It is working to get PPE, the I am going to close with just one Becerra was serving in his current role critical protective equipment, into the thought about why this position is so in California as attorney general, the hands of nurses and doctors and all important. I don’t know of any pros- Trump administration was making sig- those providers who desperately need pect more unifying among Americans nificant regulatory changes to protect more of it. The Department supports than ending the pandemic and getting the sanctity of life. Attorney General rural hospitals to keep them afloat so life back to normal as quickly as pos- Becerra then spent much of his time that rural patients have access to care. sible. Parents want their kids back in attempting to overturn or ignore those The Department’s work includes the school. Grandparents want to hug their changes. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid grandkids. Everybody wants to feel Most recently, Attorney General Services, the Centers for Disease Con- safe and get out in their communities. Becerra actively defended a California trol, the National Institutes of Health, Getting our country to that point is law requiring abortion coverage in in- the National Guard, all 50 States and the essence of what this job is all surance plans offered by churches. The the District of Columbia, as well as pri- about. Heading the Department of Office of Civil Rights at HHS ruled on vate healthcare systems, doctors, and Health and Human Services focuses ex- January 24, 2020, that the State’s abor- many individuals across the country. actly on those things people want to tion mandate violated Federal law, but The American people, we all know, have the country come together on. Attorney General Becerra refused to are ready for this pandemic to end. But we need to come together to beat comply. They certainly understand that having the pandemic, and the Department Ideological or moral disagreements a person to coordinate the critical ef- needs its leader confirmed and on the should not be met with legal chal- forts of the Department of Health and job now. lenges. Americans need to know that

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Just to repeat, more than ever. We need a leader at them to remain true to their mission; he said: ‘‘That would be the end of the HHS who is eager to serve all of the or that it is better to force the closure Senate as it was originally devised and country, even in the face of disagree- of religious schools in urban areas, created going back to the Founding Fa- ments—one who has the necessary which so often provide a path out of thers.’’ healthcare expertise to be successful in poverty, than to allow them to remain I agree with Senator DURBIN. I agreed this position and will be an asset to our open and teach principles of faith. then, and I agree now. country in this time of rebuilding. In response to the Obama contracep- The Senate filibuster was designed to I oppose this confirmation and urge tion mandate a decade ago, I warned: ensure that the two political parties my colleagues to join me. ‘‘If the government can compel an indi- would actually have to work together, EQUALITY ACT vidual or group to violate one’s con- which I think the American people be- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, today science, then there is no limit to gov- lieve is a good thing. And it should be the Senate Judiciary Committee is ernment power.’’ That remains true hard to do the work of building con- considering a grave threat to the right now, nearly 10 years later, and remains sensus in a country as big and diverse of conscience. The House recently true into the future. as the United States. passed the Equality Act, which would I will oppose the use of such govern- But the filibuster was designed to demolish religious liberty protections, ment power to infringe on matters of make sure that the majority just ironically making Americans of cer- religious belief and conscience, and I couldn’t jam things through and deny tain beliefs decidedly unequal under stand in opposition to the Equality the rights of the minority to be heard. the law. In other words, for something Act. But when you get 60 Senators to agree called religious protections, the Equal- I yield the floor. on something, it becomes all but im- ity Act would diminish the capability I suggest the absence of a quorum. possible for ultrapartisan proposals to to be considered equal under the law. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The become law. That is the nature of the It is not an accident of careless draft- clerk will call the roll. consensus-building process, and that is ing that permits this outcome. The The legislative clerk proceeded to a good thing for the country. language is both so expansive and so call the roll. Imagine the instability and unpre- explicit that it must be intentional and Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask dictability that would occur if laws it must be intentionally hostile to peo- unanimous consent that the order for changed as quickly as Presidents and ple who hold such beliefs. the quorum call be rescinded. Senate majorities do. Just 4 years ago, The language expands the definition The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Republicans controlled both Chambers of public accommodations to include objection, it is so ordered. of Congress and held the White House. prohibiting discrimination by ‘‘any es- FILIBUSTER Twelve years ago, our Democratic col- tablishment that provides a good, serv- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, it ap- leagues controlled all three. The fili- ice, or program, including a . . . food pears that our friends across the aisle buster was designed to encourage, bank, service or care center, [or] shel- are experiencing an existential crisis again, consensus building on a bipar- ter,’’ and any organization receiving when it comes to deciding how to man- tisan basis and to provide some sta- Federal funding. Religiously affiliated age their newfound powers in the ma- bility between those transitory majori- entities seeking to put their beliefs jority. We are just 21⁄2 months into this ties and changing Presidents. And that into action outside their church, new Congress, and already we are hear- is a good thing, like I said, in a country mosque, or synagogue must comply. ing the majority leader and many on where the political party in control is The authors know such an expansive the other side of the aisle threatening constantly changing, and it ensures definition infringes on the constitu- to blow up the rules of the Senate. that a minority viewpoint cannot be tional rights of religious liberty. That After decades as a Senator, President steamrolled. is because this legislation would ex- Biden even yesterday relented and Our Senate Democratic friends have plicitly—explicitly—deny recourse to threw his support behind the plan. certainly benefited from the protec- the Religious Freedom Restoration The filibuster has been called into tions of the filibuster over the last 6 Act, or RFRA, a bill that was passed question a number of times over the years. They filibustered countless bills with overwhelmingly bipartisan ma- past few years. That is to be expected, on everything from pandemic relief to jorities in both Chambers of Congress but it is just that our Democratic police reform. before being signed by President Bill friends used to be on the other side of But now it appears that our Demo- Clinton in 1993. the argument. They took one position cratic colleagues—at least their leader- This denial cuts off two legal paths when they were in the minority, where ship—have flip-flopped. The political for people of conscience. One, an indi- the filibuster protected their rights. tides have shifted, and since the radical vidual or institution cannot sue the And now when they are in the major- left wants to get rid of the filibuster, Federal Government to prevent en- ity, many of them are looking to elimi- so do they. forcement of this act without statu- nate any minority rights and to fun- In a floor speech earlier this week, tory—explicit statutory—authority of damentally change the Senate. this same Senator, Senator DURBIN, RFRA. And, two, the individual insti- In 2018, our Democratic colleagues our friend from Illinois, said the fili- tution that is sued for discrimination were afraid the Republican Senate ma- buster is ‘‘not the guarantor of democ- under this bill cannot rely on RFRA as jority would blow up the filibuster. I racy. It has become the death grip of a defense. am not really sure why they were con- democracy’’—a pretty dramatic con- It is not an exaggeration to say that cerned. After all, Senator MCCONNELL version from 2018 to 2021. the five lines related to RFRA in this and Republican Senators have consist- What has changed? Well, the major- bill represent one of the most dramatic ently defended the rights of the minor- ity has changed. Republicans con- assaults against religious faith and ity by use of the legislative filibuster, trolled the majority when he thought conscience that I have seen in my time even when President Trump called for the filibuster was a good thing. Now, in Congress. The effects will be dam- it to be eliminated. when Democrats control the majority, aging to communities in Kansas and But our Democratic friends keep pil- he thinks it is a bad thing. across the country. ing on. Senator DURBIN, the Senator Apparently, the countless filibusters If passed, people of faith must decide from Illinois, the chairman of the Judi- of our Democratic colleagues were not whether to adhere to their deeply held ciary Committee, was asked about a mockery of democracy. They cer- beliefs or to the law. This law effec- President Trump’s call to end the fili- tainly wouldn’t be guilty of that. But

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As I mentioned, former since the term ‘‘COVID–19’’ became a erage for contraceptives in their group Senator and now President Joe Biden part of our daily vocabulary. Over this health insurance plans. He sued them. finally changed his views as well. For last year, families have lost loved ones, Well—no surprise—the Supreme Court decades, he was a staunch defender of millions of workers have lost their ultimately ruled 7 to 2 in favor of the the institution. When he was asked jobs, Main Street businesses have shut- Little Sisters of the Poor. about removing the filibuster, going tered, and our healthcare workers have And, as we know, Mr. Becerra’s rad- nuclear, he said: endured unimaginable stress and heart- ical policy objectives date long before This nuclear option is ultimately an exam- break. his time as attorney general. As a ple of the arrogance of power. It is a funda- One year ago, the majority of Ameri- Member of the House, he took extreme mental power-grab by the majority party. cans were hunkered down at home in views on abortion. He opposed legisla- Well, that is certainly not mincing order to stop the spread of this deadly tion that would ensure that babies who your words. And this isn’t some long virus, and today, while we continue to were born after a botched abortion ago abandoned view of his. In January follow the commonsense public health would receive medical treatment, just of this year, President Biden was asked guidelines to stop the spread of the like any other patient. if he could move his agenda with the virus, we are finally experiencing some He opposed a bill to prevent taxpayer filibuster rules intact, and he answered hope. With three successful vaccines dollars from being used for abortions, yes and explained the opportunities to now being administered throughout the the Hyde amendment, which has been work together on shared priorities, as country, the light at the end of the bipartisan consensus for at least since the late seventies. He even opposed leg- he did throughout his career as a U.S. tunnel gets bigger and brighter every islation to make it a crime to harm or Senator. day. I know we are all grateful for kill an unborn child during the com- He went on to add: that. I think we can reach consensus on that and More than 27 percent of Americans 18 mission of a violent crime. In 38 States, get it passed without changing the filibuster and up have received at least one dose including his State of California, they rule. of the vaccine. That includes nearly already have similar protections, but But now the pressure has been put on two-thirds of people over the age of 65, he opposed legislation to do it. Unlike the majority of President both President Biden and the Demo- one of the most vulnerable cohorts. We Biden’s nominees who received bipar- cratic leadership in the Senate to en- have every reason to be optimistic that tisan support by both the committees dorse a rules change, not by the ordi- brighter days are ahead, but we are not of jurisdiction and the full Senate, nary course of rule changes but by the out of the dark yet. there is no bipartisan chorus singing nuclear option. We know that there are In the coming months, we need sound the praises of Mr. Becerra. Put simply, unpredictable consequences of chang- leadership from public health officials he is a partisan warrior who lacks the ing the rules in a place where your who have the experience and the exper- experience to lead HHS during normal power, where your majority, is never tise to guide us through these final, times, let alone during a pandemic. guaranteed. Chipping away at the critical months. Unfortunately, Presi- We are at the 10-yard line in the pan- rights of the minority may help you dent Biden has nominated someone demic. Now is not the time to give the today, but you will live to regret it who is unprepared to lead that charge. punter a chance to try out his quarter- when the shoe is on the other foot. The President has chosen Xavier back just because he happens to be But it won’t take a shift in the ma- Becerra to be his Secretary of Health friends with the coach. jority for our Democratic colleagues to and Human Services. As we know, the I would oppose the nomination of Mr. see the disastrous consequences of Secretary of Health and Human Serv- Becerra and encourage my colleagues going nuclear on the filibuster rule be- ices is one of the top generals in the on both sides of the aisle to do so as cause, if anybody needed a reminder, war against COVID–19. The Depart- well. The American people deserve an we have a 50–50 Senate: 50 Democrats ment coordinates the healthcare pro- experienced Health and Human Serv- and 50 Republicans. viders, State and local officials, re- ices Secretary, and this nominee does Yesterday, Senator MCCONNELL, the searchers, and the American public to not fit the bill. Republican leader, somebody who has respond to a crisis like this. For every- I yield the floor. been around this institution a long thing from COVID–19 testing to treat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- time and understands it better than al- ment and therapeutics, to vaccina- ator from Iowa. most anybody I know, reminded our tions, HHS is actually in charge. SUNSHINE WEEK colleagues that ‘‘[t]his is an institution The Department disburses funding. It Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, it has that requires unanimous consent to determines how many vaccines go to been a year now since the outbreak of turn the lights on before noon.’’ each State. It leads efforts to boost a novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China. Unanimous consent is literally the public confidence in the vaccine and so It put the world into an unprecedented grease that helps the machine run. In much more, but that is not even in- global lockdown, and we are still in the order to accomplish even the most cluding the long list of nonpandemic dark about how the pandemic even mundane tasks in the Senate, you need responsibilities for the Department, in- began. an agreement. Most of the time it is cluding everything from overseeing Folks, this isn’t entirely an accident. easy because it is not controversial; it Medicare and Medicaid to regulating The virus emerged in one of the world’s is not partisan; it is the right, prac- prescription drugs. most closed societies, ruled by a ruth- tical thing to do. But you need com- So what life experience does Mr. less authoritarian regime with no tol- promise, and you need a quorum. Becerra have that makes him qualified erance for truth or transparency. And, This rules change being floated to lead these efforts? Well, he is not a even today, after 21⁄2 million people wouldn’t clear a path for productivity doctor. He is not a public health ex- around the world have died, the Com- in the Senate. It is an invitation to fu- pert. He has never even worked in a munist Party of China refuses to fully tility. If our Democratic colleagues role that is remotely related to cooperate with efforts to learn how take the unprecedented step of blowing healthcare. In fact, his only COVID–19 made the cross-species jump up the filibuster, they can expect to be semirelevant experience is the range of from bats to humans. Finding the met with an unprecedented response. lawsuits he has filed as attorney gen- source isn’t about assigning blame; it Republicans will not sit idly by while eral of his home State of California. is about understanding the cause and Democrats take an axe to the rules in Mr. Becerra led a group of attorneys preventing a similar occurrence from order to advance a partisan agenda. If general in opposing the Texas lawsuit happening again.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.065 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 Here is what we do know: COVID ap- We all benefit when we bring this in- tem, you need the ability to be able to peared in the vicinity of the Wuhan In- formation to light, especially when it navigate accordingly. Congress must stitute of Virology, a laboratory where involves how our tax dollars are being act to provide Americans with these studies were being conducted on bat spent. That is why I am also working tools before we try to throw more gov- coronaviruses. After the outbreak to create an alert system to notify the ernment at a broken healthcare sys- began, Chinese officials ordered the de- public whenever a project goes $1 bil- tem. struction of coronavirus samples. In lion or more over budget or falls 5 Government pays for a portion of the months just prior to the first case years behind schedule. healthcare; more is paid through the of the new pathogen being publicly Some good news: My bipartisan bill private sector. If we reform it, it identified, researchers at this state-run was just reported out of committee makes it less expensive for both pay- lab reportedly became sick with this morning, so boondoggles, you bet- ers. To give you an example, some- COVID-like symptoms. ter beware. times what you hear here sounds like Years ago, U.S. officials who visited Another bill I will be supporting will it is theoretical, hypothetical. I took the institute sent warnings back to the require hospitals and insurers to reveal on the cause roughly 12, 13 years ago in State Department that studies were rates to patients before they receive my Main Street enterprise that was being conducted on dangerous their medical care. This commonsense just starting to grow, doing the things coronaviruses from bats that could be effort would allow patients to know the it was supposed to do, and that is transmitted to humans in a lab which costs associated with their healthcare transportation distribution. Then all of had ‘‘serious’’ safety problems. in advance so that they can make in- a sudden, healthcare becomes a subset Some of that research was even being formed decisions for themselves and of your business, and about the only so- subsidized by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in- their families. lution you would get each year is, well, cluding a study published less than 2 Finally, I am calling for more trans- you are lucky it is not going up more years before the pandemic that found parency from the Department of Edu- than 5 or 10 percent. the first evidence that humans could be cation when it comes to COVID spend- I heard that too many years in a row. infected with coronaviruses from bats. ing. Taxpayers should be able to see I was sick and tired of that being what You heard that correctly, folks. Your clearly how well States and school dis- I would have to live with as a CEO who tax dollars were paying for dangerous tricts are doing at spending tax dollars had a healthy, successful business studies on coronaviruses in a lab in provided to help schools safely reopen. other than the healthcare component. China that our own government offi- Knowledge is the power that allows What did I do? Healthcare plans are ba- cials had warned was unsafe. every citizen to hold those entrusted to sically made up of three or four fea- This all raises many questions, the make our decisions accountable. After tures. first being, How much were we actually all, the only reason to keep taxpayers You have your deductible. Ours had paying for this endeavor? And that in the dark about any of these deci- risen more than I was willing to take it should be relatively easy for anyone to sions is because they can’t withstand up any higher. The only way you could discover since a law renewed by Con- the scrutiny that results when all of buy premiums down would be to do gress every single year requires all the facts come to light. that or change underwriters every 2 or projects supported by the Department With the Sun now setting an hour 3 years. That gets to be a hassle as you of Health and Human Services to in- later as a result of daylight saving become a larger company, and the prof- clude a pricetag disclosing the cost time, we are all reminded just how its were so great then for people who paid by taxpayers. But noticeably ab- much a difference can be made with a did it, you could end up bringing your sent on the study from the Wuhan In- little extra sunlight. After all, sun- cost down. Well, then you were right stitute: the cost. shine is the best disinfectant because back in the old groove of, you are A review of numerous other projects to stop waste, we first need to be able lucky it is only going up 5 to 10 percent supported by HHS found that cost in- to spot it. the next year on renewal. formation was missing from all of With that, I yield the floor. You also have coinsurance. Most peo- them—all of them. Covering up infor- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. ple don’t worry about that until they mation that the public has a right to ROSEN). The Senator from Indiana. get significantly ill or have a bad acci- know about might be how things work HEALTHCARE dent. That is the percentage you have in Communist China, but it isn’t how it Mr. BRAUN. Madam President, I to pay once you exceed your deduct- should work here in America. have come to the floor several times in ible. This isn’t China, folks. Our laws the little over 2 years I have been here, When you have those variables, you aren’t optional, especially for those and a common theme—and I think we have one other item that almost every- who are supposed to be enforcing them. all know it as Senators—is that our one loves in their plan, and that is a Maybe we can’t force China to be healthcare system is broken. It is driv- low copayment. Those copayments are forthcoming, but we should be able to en by misaligned industry incentives paid for in the high premiums, but it is expect our own government to be open that promote opaque, behind-the- because they constitute nearly 25 per- and transparent. That is why I am ask- scenes pricing maneuvers at the ex- cent of most healthcare plans, and that ing the HHS Office of Inspector General pense of patients and healthcare con- is to keep skin out of the game for the to launch an investigation to compel sumers. people who use the system. the Department to comply with the Increased transparency is the key to Well, I was going to do something dif- law. fixing our broken healthcare system. It ferent and decided to limit that ex- I am also introducing legislation to will allow Americans to have skin in pense when you really get sick or have require every project funded with your the game and deal directly with their a bad accident, covered coinsurance taxpayer dollars to disclose the cost healthcare providers to make informed through the company, and asked my paid by you. This is just one of the decisions. They cannot do that very employees to engage from dollar one in bright ideas to shine some light on how well currently. shopping around and see if that would your money is being spent that I will Pulling the curtain back on a work. be unveiling this week to commemo- healthcare system to restore market Lo and behold, it has now been 13 rate Sunshine Week, the annual cele- forces, which aren’t really there now, years, and we have been able to keep a bration of open government. to increase innovation and competi- good plan in place, lower family A transparent government is one of tion, particularly in regard to price, healthcare premium contributions, and the most fundamental principles that quality, and service—you do that with have not had a premium increase. What make our government—of the people, anything else. A consumer is engaged, is it based upon? It is finding the mea- by the people, for the people—work. they are informed, and you have many ger transparency that was out there 12, Decisions are made every day in Wash- competitors competing for their busi- 13 years ago and enhancing it over ington that impact families and com- ness. time. To give an example, if you pick munities in Iowa and across the coun- In order for Americans to regain up the phone, you get on the web, you try. their sovereignty in a healthcare sys- will find anywhere from 30, 50, 60, 70

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.066 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1589 percent savings. Procedures like MRIs, functional place work for the American As many of you know, China has CAT scans, colonoscopies can run any- people. made no secret of its goal to surpass where from 700 to 3,000 bucks. Your in- Unfortunately, my Democratic col- the United States as the world leader surance companies seem to always leagues have blocked nearly every sin- in scientific research. This has become shove you to the most expensive one. gle one of my efforts for transparency even clearer, by the way, during the They give you these huge discounts, and requests for information to help COVID–19 pandemic, as China has at- take their margin out of it, and it still Congress make the best decisions for tempted to get information in the costs you a bundle. American families. United States to help produce their When the consumer gets engaged, Last month, I wrote to President own vaccines to rival ours. But what you will see prices start to come down. Biden’s Acting Director for the Office most don’t know is that China has been LASIK surgery is the best example, of Management and Budget requesting using our taxpayer-funded research en- where you have no insurance involved. any documents related to enacted but terprise here in the United States to Ten, fifteen years ago, that could be up currently unspent COVID–19 stimulus accomplish this long-term goal. China to $2,000 an eye. Now, it is advertised funding. The response? None. Total si- uses talent recruitment programs— heavily, providers go after their cus- lence. most notably its Thousand Talents tomers, and you can probably get it This month, as we considered the Plan—to recruit researchers at Amer- done for as little as $250 to $500 an eye, Democrats’ wasteful and partisan $1.9 ican universities and research institu- with better quality. That sounds like a trillion COVID spending package, I in- tions using taxpayer-funded grants to lot of other areas of our economy that troduced a resolution calling on Presi- do the same research at shadow labs in actually work. dent Biden to inform the Senate and China or transfer taxpayer-funded re- Last Congress, I put healthcare the American people of how much search back to China—research that transparency at the forefront of my unspent funds are left over from the has been used over the past two dec- agenda and have definitely been the previous COVID spending bills, but ades to strengthen China’s military most outspoken Senator that we have Democrats blocked it. and its own economic rise. a broken system; put almost all the When my colleague Senator JOHNSON Along the way, they have been aided blame on the industry itself because it called for their massive, 600-page bill by a lack of transparency in our Fed- does not give us transparency. It does to be read on the floor so the American eral grant-making process that has al- not want to compete. The healthcare people could know exactly what was in lowed researchers to receive taxpayer customer is somewhat to blame be- the bill, Democrats complained and funding without disclosing their ties to cause they don’t want to pay for any- called it a waste of time. foreign governments. What is worse, thing. And I don’t think the answer is Let me be clear. Being transparent, Federal law enforcement officials at bringing more government into it until open, and accountable to the American the FBI knew about this for years and you reform the system. people is actually never a waste of admitted at our PSI hearing last Con- We need to shine light on the dark time; it is our job. That is why I have gress: ‘‘We wish we had taken more corners and the misaligned incentives been working on several measures to rapid and comprehensive action in the embedded in the current system. bring sunshine transparency to Wash- past.’’ I wish they had. Among the bills I will reintroduce this ington, including my bill to make sure I am pleased the Trump administra- Congress is the Healthcare PRICE Members of Congress work for the tion chose to follow through on their Transparency Act. Every Senator American people and actually read promise to do better in this regard. should want to be on that bill to hold bills before casting their votes and my Since our report, prosecutors have the industry accountable. This will em- STOP COVID–19 Act to set vaccine dis- charged at least 13 researchers here in power patients through transparency. tribution reporting and transparency the United States for failing to disclose It will drive competition among hos- standards for States and create a pro- their ties to the Chinese Government pitals and insurers by requiring them gram for cities and counties to increase and Chinese Communist Party—re- to publicly disclose their prices so pa- funding, testing, contact tracing, and searchers at prestigious institutions tients can compare between providers transparency efforts in order to reduce like Harvard and the Ohio State Uni- and insurers. the spread of COVID. versity. Many of our colleges and uni- Last Congress, a number of my col- I will never stop fighting to bring versities around the country have been leagues joined in my effort to bring sunshine to Washington and working part of this. more transparency and affordability to to make sure our government and the The Biden administration must stand healthcare consumers. I am excited to Biden administration are transparent, by the promises made on the campaign reintroduce the Healthcare PRICE open, and accountable to the American trail to keep the pressure on China, Transparency Act soon and hope all of people who elected us to serve. my colleagues will join in so that we I yield the floor. and that includes on this issue. We can can collectively lower healthcare costs The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- also help here in Congress by shining a before we try to get more government ator from Ohio. light on the grant-making process and involved. Mr. PORTMAN. Madam President, I passing laws to help us keep track and I yield the floor. want to start by thanking Senator protect these important investments in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ERNST for once again setting up the our research. ator from Florida. Government Sunshine Week event and In the coming weeks, I will be re- SUNSHINE WEEK for her commitment, as was just dis- introducing bipartisan legislation Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Madam Presi- cussed by my colleague from Florida, called the Safeguarding American In- dent, I am proud to join my colleagues to ensuring taxpayers know where novation Act, which uses the key find- in celebration of Sunshine Week and their money is going. This includes the ings from our bipartisan PSI investiga- promote the importance of government $150 billion that the U.S. Government tion and report to protect the research openness and transparency. Trans- distributes every year in taxpayer enterprise—in part, through more parency isn’t something you see too funds for research grants. More trans- transparency. much up here in Washington. Being ac- parency will help ensure that research First, our bill creates a cross-govern- countable to the American people isn’t stolen by China and other coun- mental council at the Office of Man- should be a basic function of govern- tries. agement and Budget to coordinate and ment. In 2019, as the then-chairman of the streamline unauthorized access and In Florida, we have sunshine laws to Permanent Subcommittee on Inves- grant-making processes between Fed- promote openness and build our citi- tigations, or PSI, I led a bipartisan in- eral Agencies so that there is greater zens’ trust in government. When I vestigation with then-ranking-member transparency in where the money is came to Washington, I made it my mis- Senator TOM CARPER into China’s theft going and how it is being used. sion to bring the success and trans- of U.S. intellectual property and U.S. Second, the Safeguarding American parency we had in Florida to the Fed- research at our research institutions Innovation Act makes it illegal to lie eral Government and make this dys- and college campuses. on a grant application about ties to

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How Third, our legislation closes loop- I thank Senator JONI ERNST for many different incentives have we put holes exploited by China and other for- hosting what she is calling Sunshine out there, and how many Agencies are eign actors and empowers the State Week to be able to say: What are we helping to provide greater STEM edu- Department to deny visas to foreign re- doing to put a little light into the Fed- cation? The Agencies can’t tell me. searchers aiming to steal U.S. intellec- eral process to be able to make sure They could eventually tell me what is tual property and research. people can see into some of these pro- in their Agency, but they don’t know Fourth, the Safeguarding American grams? Because all the time I hear what other Agencies are doing. Innovation Act requires research insti- from people, and when something And when I go to the GAO, the Gov- tutions and universities to safeguard comes on the news, they will say: ernment Accountability Office, and ask against unauthorized access to sen- Where did that come from? them, their answer is: I will get you an sitive technology and to be transparent I will say: That was poked in some answer back in about 18 months— with the State Department about what bill that probably no one read. months—18 months before they can tell technologies a foreign researcher will I will give you an example of it. Two me how many STEM programs we have have access to on campus. weeks ago, when the ‘‘COVID’’ bill in the Federal Government. I should be Finally, the act requires trans- passed with almost $2 trillion in spend- able to do an internet search and get parency from our colleges and univer- ing, I already had folks come back to that in 18 seconds, not 18 months. sities as to what money they are get- me saying: I am grateful for that $70 The Taxpayers Right-To-Know bill ting from foreign sources. They will million for the Small Business Admin- requires the Office of Management and have to report any foreign gift of istration to increase some of the loans Budget to actually work with every $50,000 or more, and it empowers the by $70 million. Agency to get a master list of every Department of Education to fine uni- I said: Great. Do you know how much program across the Federal Govern- versities that repeatedly fail to dis- the administrative cost was on that $70 ment—how many employees they have, close these gifts. Current law requires million program? if it is evaluated, and what it does. reporting, but at $250,000. We found The answer is $390 million in admin- It is pretty simple. It is basic trans- that nearly 70 percent of U.S. univer- istrative costs, $70 million in loans. parency, but it allows any American sities consistently failed to do even That is in the bill. and all Members of Congress to be able that. Lowering the threshold increases Everyone looks at me and says: Oh, I to see what we do and if we have dupli- transparency, and adding the penalty didn’t know that. cation in government. ensures the schools will report. In lots of States around America Again, you may think that is simple The American Council on Education right now, their legislatures are meet- and straightforward. It is, but it took has supported our PSI report’s rec- ing, including mine in Oklahoma. They years to actually pass. We finally got ommendation that research institu- are suddenly finding out that that bill that passed and signed into law last tions should establish a ‘‘know your that was for ‘‘COVID-related’’ man- December. collaborator’’ culture. dated that no State in America could I met with Gene Dodaro, who heads Greater transparency in our Federal grant-making process, great trans- reduce taxes on anyone. Lots of States up GAO, and asked him about it be- parency from our research institutions are saying: Wait a minute; we were cause he has also been an advocate of and universities—these are the steps planning on reducing taxes on working that for years. He said: We need an we need to take to ensure that there is families in certain targeted areas. ‘‘unequivocal commitment from the proper accountability in place for the They are finding out that you can’t Office of Management and Budget to $150 billion that taxpayers entrust with do that, and they will say things like: implement it properly’’ because we the government for federally funded re- I didn’t know that was in the bill be- have to actually get this done. search every year, while still keeping cause there wasn’t any sunshine on Sunshine helps. We can see how our fundamental research open and col- that bill. money is spent. We can see how dupli- laborative. I worked for years to pass a bill cation actually functions. We can’t re- The Safeguarding American Innova- called the Taxpayers Right-To-Know form what we can’t see. The American tion Act will shine a light on the Fed- Act. It is a commonsense bill. It asks a people perpetually get frustrated with eral grant-making processes and allow simple question: What programs do we what they didn’t know was in a bill and us to maintain our world-class lead in do in the Federal Government? This find out later, and they don’t like it. innovations, while protecting our in- body has heard about me talk about it In the days ahead, I will release my vestments from foreign theft. year after year after year. Contrary to annual ‘‘Federal Fumbles’’ book, as we Again, I want to thank my colleague popular belief, it is not easy to actu- do every year. In that ‘‘Federal Fum- Senator ERNST, in particular, for this ally move a bill in this place. Some bles’’ book, this year, we are going to event today to talk about trans- things that are very commonsense take outline where our debt comes from be- parency, and I urge my colleagues to forever. cause I run into so many people who support this important legislation that This was my simple bill. In the Fed- say: We have debt. Who is our debt? Is will provide long overdue transparency eral Government, every Agency has to it all China? in our federally funded research enter- list every program that they do, how I will say: Well, actually, $1.6 trillion prise. many employees they hire to do that of it is from China, and we are paying The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- program, what is the cost of the pro- them interest every single year on that ator from Oklahoma. gram, and is the program evaluated? If debt. But it is in a lot of other places. Mr. LANKFORD. Madam President, it is, just put the evaluation numbers A lot of people misunderstand what about 4 weeks ago, it got cold in Okla- with the program. government debt really is. This needs homa—really cold. My house was at Why would I say that? Because I talk some sunshine because if we are going negative 14 degrees. Now, Senator to Agency heads that start a new pro- to solve this, the American people have STEVE DAINES from Montana is used to gram and they get 2 years down the to be able to see it and so do we. that, but in Oklahoma we are not used road from starting a new program and I yield the floor. to negative 14 degrees. It was overcast, they find out a different Agency has al- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- snowy, cold. Then, the sun broke ready done that for 5 years. Then we ator from Montana. through, and we had a day when it got get together and find out a third Agen- NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA up to 30 degrees. It was like everyone cy started that 10 years ago. None of Mr. DAINES. Madam President, I rise was going to the park. It felt so nice them knew about the other program. to share my objections to the nomina- because the sun was out, even though Before you think that doesn’t hap- tion of Xavier Becerra to be Secretary it was cold. pen, oh, yes, it does. It happens all the of Health and Human Services.

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The size of this De- Mr. Becerra’s views on abortion even millions of Americans even at a time partment is significant, and the re- go a step further. He has repeatedly when families need affordable, effec- sponsibility is even greater. bullied and harassed Americans who re- tive, and flexible healthcare and when Whoever oversees this Department spect the sanctity of life, like the Lit- healthcare workers need jobs perhaps has a big impact on our country, our tle Sisters of the Poor. This order of now more than ever. What is more con- economy, and the lives of all Ameri- nuns has dedicated their lives to serv- cerning, however, is that, while in pub- cans, including those of the unborn. ing the less fortunate, and under their lic office, Mr. Becerra has repeatedly, This is exactly why I am deeply con- Catholic faith, they do not believe in deliberately undermined Americans’ cerned with President Biden’s pick of providing abortions or contraceptives. constitutional rights and waged polit- Attorney General Xavier Becerra to Attorney General Becerra litigated ical warfare on those who happen to lead HHS. Mr. Becerra has spent his ca- against these nuns in court and at- disagree with his views. reer propagating far-left ideology and tempted to revoke an exemption that Take, for example, his views on abor- supporting divisive policies that don’t protects religious groups from pro- tion. Instead of supporting laws that resonate with the majority of Ameri- viding contraceptives, and that goes protect and sustain the life and health cans. against their religious beliefs. He has of American women and unborn chil- The Secretary of HHS has massive literally sued to impose crippling fines dren, Mr. Becerra has supported laws authority to steer the future of on Catholic nuns for remaining true to that violently hurt them in his endors- healthcare in our country, and some- their religious believes—crippling fines ing legal abortion up until and even one who has made a career out of de- on nuns—a horrendous attack on during the moment of birth. fending the abortion industry and pro- Americans’ constitutional right to reli- As Attorney General of the State of moting other liberal policies, like free gious freedom. California, he brought 15 felony healthcare for illegal immigrants, He has stated that crossing the bor- charges against a reporter for exposing should not be at the helm of this De- der illegally should be decriminalized. Planned Parenthood’s role in traf- partment. Let me say that again. He has stated ficking the body parts of aborted ba- I am concerned that Attorney Gen- that crossing the border illegally bies—a prosecution that even the Los eral Becerra will use the power of this should be decriminalized. No wonder Angeles Times described as ‘‘disturbing Agency to overstep and impose his rad- we are seeing a crisis on our southern overreach.’’ ical liberal agenda on millions of border. He has repeatedly pushed for il- He defended a California law that re- Americans. This administration decid- legal immigrants to receive health ben- quired pro-life pregnancy centers to ad- edly, intentionally, chose a nominee efits on the taxpayers’ dime. vertise for State-funded abortion clin- who has repeatedly attacked the reli- As we are seeing Biden’s border crisis ics, a law that so egregiously violated gious freedoms of so many Americans, play out, it is even more alarming that free speech that the Supreme Court a nominee who has aggressively pushed one of his nominees would seek to ruled it unconstitutional, which, of a very pro-abortion agenda, a nominee incentivize illegal border crossings course, it was and is. who supports a complete takeover by even more. I guess you could say this is Not only that, but he has consist- the government of our healthcare, a all part of Biden’s ‘‘America Last’’ ently and flagrantly taken hostile ac- nominee who advocates for illegal im- agenda, but as Secretary of Health and tions against the free exercise of reli- migrants to receive taxpayer-funded Human Services, Xavier Becerra would gion. Perhaps the worst example of this healthcare. have the massive ability to impose a can be found in his legal persecution of How do these qualities make Attor- pro-abortion, anti-religious freedom, the Little Sisters of the Poor. Now, ney General Becerra the right person socialist healthcare agenda. His nomi- this is a religious order of Catholic to head Health and Human Services? It nation highlights just how extreme— nuns that cares for the elderly poor. just doesn’t make sense to so many in sadly, how extreme—the Biden admin- Becerra waged a lengthy, difficult bat- our country. It is just another sign istration really is. These views fail to tle to force the sisters—again, this is that this, unfortunately, is a far-left represent the majority of Americans an order of nuns—to pay for abortion administration that is outside the and have no place at the head of the drugs and contraception in their health mainstream. largest Department of our executive insurance plan even though doing so Especially now, during a pandemic, it branch. violates their beliefs and even though is critical that all Americans can trust I urge my colleagues to consider the they are nuns. whoever holds this position. It is crit- impact that Mr. Becerra would have as Even after the Supreme Court ruled ical that the leader of this massive De- the head of Health and Human Services for the Little Sisters of the Poor in partment will operate as a good stew- and to vote against his confirmation. 2016 under a separate case and after the ard of Federal health programs and not Rather, we must stand up for life, for Trump administration granted them use his post to impose a government religious freedom, an ‘‘America First’’ full conscience protections in 2017, Mr. takeover of healthcare and to eradicate agenda and against Mr. Becerra’s nomi- Becerra still sued the Trump adminis- job-based coverage for millions of nation. tration in an attempt to pierce those Americans. I yield the floor. protections. Again, he wasn’t com- Xavier Becerra is, unfortunately, not The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- fortable with letting those protections that person. He has built his career de- ator from Utah. stand in place with respect to the Lit- fending some of the very most extreme Mr. LEE. Madam President, the stat- tle Sisters of the Poor. No. He was de- stances in our society, and we can ex- ed mission of the U.S. Department of termined, even still, to make sure that pect that he will only take things fur- Health and Human Services is ‘‘to en- they couldn’t live according to their ther at HHS. hance the health and well-being of all own religious beliefs and their teach- When it comes to abortion, Attorney Americans.’’ It is a laudable goal. The ings. General Becerra doesn’t believe there HHS Secretary is, thus, charged with During the pandemic, Becerra was should be any restrictions—not one. In overseeing all government healthcare the legal architect of some of the coun- fact, I had the chance to ask Mr. and social services and protecting the try’s most strident, sweeping, and bra- Becerra some questions a couple of health and the rights of the American zenly unconstitutional restrictions on weeks ago at a hearing. I asked if he people, a worthy goal, important job. church and on worship services, some would support a ban on the lethal dis- Unfortunately, the history of the nomi- of which were struck down by the Su- crimination of babies diagnosed with nee before us, Mr. Xavier Becerra, preme Court last month, and he even

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They do not want to be repeatedly that his top priority is de- free unless his conscience is free. They tied to legislation that has a nice- feating the COVID–19 pandemic. The thought that this principle was so im- sounding name but that does the exact Department of Health and Human portant, so fundamental, that it was opposite of what the Biden administra- Services is on the frontline in fighting the first freedom articulated in the tion would have you believe that it COVID–19. Mr. Becerra, by any meas- very First Amendment to the Constitu- would accomplish. ure, is woefully unqualified to lead tion. In doing so, they sought to defend They have noticed that the Presi- that Department. and preserve the space of our deepest dent’s Cabinet picks have come to their Mr. Becerra is not a doctor. Mr. convictions, a space upon which a confirmation hearings ready and will- Becerra is not a scientist. Mr. Becerra State cannot and must never encroach. ing to move the goalposts away from has no healthcare experience whatso- In practice, that has meant that the the Constitution and the rule of law in ever. He has no medical experience government’s job is not to tell people order to accommodate their radical whatsoever. He has no experience in vi- what to believe or how to discharge agenda. rology. He has no experience with phar- their religious duties but to protect the Last week, this body voted to dis- maceuticals. He has no experience run- space for all people of all faiths—and of charge from committee Xavier ning a State or local healthcare agen- no faith at all for that matter—to seek Becerra’s nomination to the Health cy. He has no experience in logistics. truth and to order their lives accord- and Human Services Secretary posi- The Department of HHS is in the proc- ingly. tion. I voted no, and I will vote no on ess of distributing and administering The American people deserve a leader his confirmation as well, not only be- hundreds of millions of vaccines. Mr. at the U.S. Department of Health and cause he is unqualified and has no ex- Becerra has never so much as distrib- Human Services who will uphold and perience in healthcare—Middle Ten- uted french fries at a McDonald’s. strengthen this monumental tradition. nessee has more than 100,000 individ- Mr. Becerra’s only qualification and, They deserve a leader who will protect uals who are employed in the indeed, the qualification that earned their fundamental rights, not trample healthcare industry, and all, all are him this nomination is he is a radical, them. Unfortunately, tragically, the more qualified in healthcare than Xa- leftwing trial attorney. If a Republican President had nomi- record of this nominee demonstrates vier Becerra—and not only because his nated as the head of the Health and serious threats to the rights and the radical views shock just about every- Human Services Agency someone with health and the well-being of the Amer- one who speaks to me about him. Oh, zero healthcare experience, zero med- ican people. They deserve better. In yes, it was a topic of conversation at ical experience, zero pharmaceutical church on Sunday but also because, good conscience, I cannot support the experience in the midst of a global pan- nomination of Mr. Becerra. time and again, he has abused his demic, that Republican President I yield the floor. power and weaponized the full force of would have been laughed out of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the government against people whose room. ator from Tennessee. deeply held, personal, political, and re- If a Republican President had done Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- ligious views don’t align with his own: that, all of the Democrats would have dent, it appears that President Biden submit, conform, or else. been lined up here thundering: This is arrived at the White House prepared It is in the nature of our job as legis- a President that doesn’t care about and willing to grant himself and his ad- lators to recognize that, yes, elections science. We would have heard Demo- ministration a mandate that American do have consequences and that, yes, crats telling us: This is a President for voters didn’t agree to give him. the President has a right to assemble whom defeating COVID–19 is not a pri- His party lost ground in the House, his own Cabinet, but we cannot be ex- ority, is not serious. split the Senate, and maintained their pected to green-light a nominee who ‘‘This is a President,’’ our Demo- trailing minority of governorships, but has so little patience for diversity—di- cratic colleagues would have told us, they seem to ignore that. In his first 50 versity of thought, diversity of opin- ‘‘who puts partisan priorities above de- days, he signed 34 Executive orders— ions—that his first and only instinct is feating the public health menace of more than anyone in history. He dis- to destroy the diversity: Barrel in. COVID–19. This is a President who is mantled existing immigration con- Burn it to the ground. Build it back in more concerned about appeasing his trols, threatened protections for small their own image. That is not what the radical base than he is about pro- businesses against the radical climate American people want President Biden tecting the public health and safety of agenda, and destroyed thousands of and his administration to do, but that Americans.’’ jobs and the potential for greater en- is what they are getting with this Had a Republican President nomi- ergy security promised by the Key- nominee. nated a nominee as unqualified as Mr. stone XL Pipeline project. I strongly oppose Xavier Becerra’s Becerra, I feel confident the Democrats Meanwhile, my Democratic col- nomination, as I have from the start, would not have been alone. We would leagues got busy laying the ground- and I would urge my colleagues to con- see multiple Republican Senators work to transform not only the Senate sider what you will be approving if you standing up, saying: No. We should ac- into a majoritarian institution but also vote in favor of this confirmation: radi- tually have an HHS Secretary who to radically transform the country. cally anti-life, radically anti-religion, knows something about science. We They used budget reconciliation to ram radically anti-border security, radi- should have an HHS Secretary who through a $1.9 trillion bailout bill with- cally anti-free speech, radically un- knows something about medicine, out a single Republican vote—the larg- qualified to lead. something about pharmaceuticals. est spending bill in our Nation’s his- I yield the floor. I would note, by the way, President tory—and now they are reversing their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Trump nominated two HHS Secre- own positions on the filibuster to avoid ator from Texas. taries. The first, Dr. Tom Price, was a debate on radical immigration reform, Mr. CRUZ. Madam President, I rise medical doctor; the second, Alex Azar, the Equality Act, and an already infa- to oppose the nomination of Xavier was president of a major pharma- mous bill that would federalize elec- Becerra for Secretary of Health and ceutical company in the United States. tions. They just don’t want to talk Human Services. Both had years and even decades of about these things—just do it. There are, unfortunately, numerous healthcare experience. The more people learn about what nominees in the Biden administration As best I can tell, Xavier Becerra’s the Biden White House is up to the who are either extreme or unqualified only experience with healthcare is

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While his disregard for privacy is nomination would be rejected by this is a pandemic. Over a half million before the Supreme Court, what did Senate by a vote of 100 to nothing. The Americans have died. How about put- Joe Biden do? He said: Let’s put him in fact that that is unlikely to happen ting someone at HHS that knows some- charge of healthcare in this country. and that every Democrat will march thing about healthcare? A third reason Mr. Becerra’s nomina- lockstep with the Biden administration I will tell you right now, every Sen- tion is so concerning concerns con- to confirm a nominee who has no ator that supports this confirmation, science protections. healthcare experience whatsoever in when they go home, should be prepared The next HHS Secretary will be re- the midst of a global pandemic show to answer to their constituents—should sponsible for upholding the conscience just how profoundly partisan and be prepared to answer when their con- protections that are written into Fed- radicalized today’s Democratic Party stituents say: Why did you vote to con- eral law to protect the rights of people is. firm a guy at HHS who doesn’t know of faith, whatever your faith—whether I believe all of us should be united in anything about science or healthcare you are Christian or Jewish or Muslim demanding a Health and Human Serv- or medicine? Why, in the middle of a or whatever your faith might be, the ices Secretary who is actually qualified pandemic, did you put in a radical, left- right of professionals, of citizens under to protect our health and defeat this wing trial lawyer instead of someone the First Amendment to live according pandemic. that could help us beat this pandemic? to their faith. I urge my colleagues on both sides of And for all the Democratic Senators But Mr. Becerra, as attorney general, the aisle to vote against this nomina- who love to intone gravely ‘‘Listen to aggressively defended a California law tion. the science,’’ that is actually—that that forced pro-life groups to advertise The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sentiment is correct. We should listen for abortion, a law that the Supreme ator from Pennsylvania. to the science, which means we should Court deemed unconstitutional under Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I rise have someone leading HHS who knows the First Amendment. to speak this afternoon in support of something about science. Think about that for a second. He the nomination of Xavier Becerra to My career, as a lawyer, has been liti- was so radical in going after and perse- serve as the next Secretary of Health gating cases before the U.S. Supreme cuting conscience rights, he wanted and Human Services. Court. If a President asked me to lead pro-life groups to advertise for abor- President Biden nominated Mr. the Department of HHS in the midst of tion, and it took the U.S. Supreme Becerra, who currently serves as the a pandemic, I would tell that Presi- Court to strike it down and say: That attorney general of the State of Cali- dent: With all due respect, I don’t have is unconstitutional. Joe Biden wants fornia. Prior to his service in State the professional experience or expertise him to bring the same heavyhanded government for the people of Cali- to do that job. There are other jobs for zealotry to the Health and Human fornia, he served in the House of Rep- which I would be qualified, but in a Services Department. resentatives, representing a district in pandemic, the Health and Human Serv- And Mr. Becerra has not shown that Los Angeles for 12 terms. He is some- ices Department should have someone it is just free speech that he has antag- one I got to know in those years, espe- who knows a damn thing about onism to, but it is religious liberty as cially in the debates about healthcare, healthcare. well. Mr. Becerra has defended Califor- which I will speak about in a moment. Instead of knowing anything about nia’s targeting of churches holding in- But when a person is nominated to be science or medicine or viruses or virol- door services. The State of California a member of any Cabinet, they bring ogy or immunizations, what Mr. concluded that if you go to an indoor with them not just their experience but Becerra does know about is persecuting service at a church and you pray or you their life story, and Attorney General citizens who don’t share his radical, sing or you worship, you are a public Becerra’s story is a great American leftwing ideology. health menace. But if you go to a pro- story. His own story and that of his Mr. Becerra, as attorney general of test, if you go to other secular activi- family is a great American story, a California, has demonstrated a con- ties where the name of God is not in- story of hard work and sacrifice, over- sistent pattern of contempt for pri- voked, then, magically, this virus is coming obstacles, achieving excellence, vacy. While attorney general, he used not contagious. It is ludicrous. It was not only in his time in school and his his partisan power to overcome the in- facially absurd. It was driven by an un- academic record but also excellence in dividual privacy rights of California. constitutional animus toward people of his public service as he discharges the As attorney general, he demanded that faith, and it took the U.S. Supreme duties of the offices that he has held. thousands of registered charities annu- Court to strike it down and to say the I mentioned that I knew him in the ally disclose to his offices the names policy that Mr. Becerra was defending years we were debating healthcare here and addresses of major donors, even is unconstitutional. Government can- in Washington when he was a Member though California law didn’t require not target people of faith. of the House. But just since his nomi- that. But he used government power to So you have got a nominee with no nation, I met with him and questioned violate their right to privacy. Then healthcare experience, no medical ex- him closely on matters that are impor- what did he do? Did he keep it private perience, no scientific experience, but a tant to me and the people of Pennsyl- for law enforcement purposes to exam- record of being a radical, persecuting vania. I also asked him questions in ine irregularities? No. Instead, he pub- those with whom he disagrees, who has not one but two—two—hearings be- lished the information from nearly repeatedly gone before the U.S. Su- cause he just happens to be nominated 2,000 organizations, subjecting donors preme Court and lost over and over to a Cabinet position where the con- and those nonprofits to harassment again for violating the First Amend- firmation is considered by two Senate and abuse. ment, for violating free speech, for vio- committees, the Finance Committee Healthcare issues are personal. They lating religious liberty. He is now cur- and the Health, Education, Labor, and are sensitive. When you and I go to the rently before the Supreme Court for Pensions Committee, so I had the doctor, we don’t expect our doctor to violating the privacy rights of Califor- chance to question him in both hear- share our personal healthcare details nians. ings, both committees. with the world. Joe Biden has said to Do you want an HHS Secretary who Through these conversations and the American people: We are going to doesn’t respect your privacy, who based upon his long and distinguished put someone in charge of the Health doesn’t respect your free speech or reli- record of public service, Attorney Gen- and Human Services Department who gious liberty? Do you want an HHS eral Becerra has demonstrated that he

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They want to cut it $500 billion or $700 to inmates. That is right. As our Na- As a Congressman, as I mentioned, he billion. One year they even proposed— tion faces a public health crisis and a was instrumental in drafting and work- here in the debates about the budgets, crippling debt crisis, Democrats are ing to pass the Patient Protection and one year they even proposed cutting handing out stimulus checks with your Affordable Care Act, the so-called ACA. the Medicaid Program by $1 trillion. tax dollars to Federal inmates who And as California’s attorney general, That was the official position of the don’t pay income taxes, have all their he has led the fight to protect it. Republican Party. So if you want to needs—food and medical expenses in- Now, my view of the disagreement on oppose them on that, then they will try cluded—paid for by taxpayers, and they the other side of the aisle is just that. to take you down. do nothing to stimulate the economy. This is someone who worked as a Mem- The Medicaid Program, by the way, It simply doesn’t make sense. ber of Congress and then has worked as pays for half—almost half—of the My friends and colleagues, Senators attorney general to pass and then up- births in America. Of the babies born BILL CASSIDY, TOM COTTON, and TED hold the ACA. in America, almost half of those births CRUZ, tried to fix this by introducing On the other side of the aisle, they are paid for by Medicaid—the Medicaid an amendment to strip this out of the don’t like that because they have been Program—the program they want to Democratic bill, but the Democrats committed as a party here in the Sen- cut by $500 billion, at least, and some- wouldn’t have it. ate and in the House—both Republican times a lot more than that. Senate Democrats voted unani- caucuses have been committed to two So that is why they are against him, mously to block the passage of that things on healthcare: destroying the because they want to cut back on good amendment and chose instead to ACA, which means destroying all pro- healthcare. waste even more taxpayer dollars by tections for preexisting conditions Now, his leadership of this Agency sending $1,400 checks to inmates. and—it is important to add this—they could not come at a more important Let’s talk about what that means for have been dedicated to ending—not time. Our Nation is facing the greatest American taxpayers. There are nearly limiting, not cutting back—ending public health crisis in more than a cen- 1.5 million State and Federal inmates Medicaid expansion, which, of course, tury, since the horror of 1918. Now we incarcerated in Federal prisons across accounted for most of the healthcare are facing a similar challenge. the United States. These are people gains. Millions of Americans have convicted of committing serious crimes We also have a jobs crisis. So the healthcare today because of the expan- and victimizing their fellow Ameri- faster we put this pandemic behind us, sion of Medicaid. It is the official posi- cans. the better it is for creating a lot more tion of the Republican Party to end Under this bill the Democrats passed, jobs and lifting our economy out of the that—to say to all those millions of American taxpayers are on the hook ditch that it has been in the last year. Americans: You don’t deserve for $1,400 checks to some of the most So we need a strong leader at HHS. healthcare coverage. That is their posi- heinous people we have ever seen. I am We need someone who has the experi- tion based upon what they have sup- talking about people like the racist ence, the integrity, to lead us in that ported in bill after bill that came be- Charleston Church shooter, Dylann Agency to help guide us out of the cri- fore the Senate. We know that. That is Roof; serial rapist and predator, Larry sis. I am confident—very confident— a fact. And until they move away from Nassar; aspiring terrorist, Muhammad that Xavier Becerra is that leader, and that position, they will try to take Dakhlalla, who tried to join ISIS and is I urge my colleagues to vote in support down the nomination of or oppose any- now in prison in Georgia; convicted se- of his nomination. one who wants to uphold the ACA, up- rial killer and rapist, Mark Goudeau, hold all protections for preexisting I yield the floor. who is on death row in Arizona; con- conditions, uphold and support the ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. victed cop killer, Michael Addison, who pansion of Medicaid, one of the best ex- BALDWIN). The junior Senator from is on death row in New Hampshire; and pansions of healthcare in American Florida. the monster who killed 17 innocent history, not just recent history, in all Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Madam Presi- Floridians in Parkland at Marjory of American history. dent, the first thing I would like to do Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb- So I would support Attorney General is correct what my colleague from ruary 14, 2018. Becerra just based upon what he has Pennsylvania said with regard to pre- How could anyone—anyone—possibly done on healthcare because it happens existing conditions. justify sending checks to these people? to be in the best interests of the Amer- I was here last year. I brought to the If we send $1,400 checks to all State ican people to expand healthcare and floor a bill that would say it didn’t and Federal inmates, all 1.5 million, the best interests of the people I rep- matter what the Supreme Court did; that is more than $2 billion—$2 billion resent. we would make sure that we could keep in taxpayer money going to stimulus I don’t come across many people in preexisting conditions if the Supreme checks for inmates. Pennsylvania coming up to me, saying: Court declared that the Affordable That is $2 billion that could be used I want you to lessen the number of peo- Care Act was not constitutional. The to help our small businesses recover; $2 ple in the United States or in my State Democrats blocked it. billion that could be used to enhance that have healthcare. I want you to cut I have been up here 2 years, and I vaccine development and distribution that back. I want you to cut back on have never seen once my Republican so that more Americans can get the the Medicaid Program—which folks on colleagues want to reduce spending for shots they need to move us forward and the other side of the aisle want to do as Medicaid. away from this virus; $2 billion that well. What I do think is unfair is, in my could be used to pay down some of our They not only want to end Medicaid State of Florida, what money we re- massive debt. There are so many posi- expansion—end it completely—they ceive from the Federal Government is tive uses for these funds that provide a want to cut the Medicaid Program by significantly less per person than what real return for American taxpayers, hundreds of billions of dollars over 10 a State like New York has. So I would but sending them to inmates isn’t one years. That is their official position. It like changes to the Medicaid Program. of them. It is an unjustifiable expense has been their position for years to cut I would like it to be a fair program in that does nothing to fight COVID–19. the Medicaid Program and to end Med- which States like Florida will get Today, I ask for full support of this icaid expansion—cut the Medicaid Pro- treated just as well as States like New body to strip this bad policy from law. gram by hundreds of billions of dollars. York. We cannot forget that America is in a

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The U.S. debt will be that they want American taxpayers to illegitimately filling Justice Ruth equal to $240,000 per taxpayer. That is be on the hook for $1,400 checks to Bader Ginsburg’s seat with Amy Coney insane. And what are the Democrats some of the most heinous criminals we Barrett. If there ever were a reason to doing to rein in this unsustainable have ever seen—people like Dylann abolish the filibuster, it is to ensure debt? Absolutely nothing. Roof and the Parkland shooter. that we pass legislation to expand the In fact, the Democrats’ wasteful and How can anyone justify sending Supreme Court so it cannot overturn untargeted spending bill, which will checks to these people? Let’s remem- Roe v. Wade and set us back decades in raise the debt from $28 trillion to $30 ber, inmates don’t pay income taxes. the fight for equal access to healthcare trillion contains loads of handouts and They have all their needs, food and in our country. provisions, just like this one, that medical expenses included, paid for by But here today, the Republicans are recklessly spend on their priorities un- taxpayers. They don’t do anything to attempting to disrupt the nomination related to COVID. stimulate our economy. of our Secretary of Health and Human That is why I sent a letter to the I do hope my colleague will recon- Services with a craven political play to Biden administration on Monday, urg- sider his objection and stand with me their base at the expense of the health ing him to rescind hundreds of billions in putting accountability to American of Americans. They would rather play in waste from this bill and create a tar- taxpayers over this insane policy that politics than confirm President Biden’s geted approach Americans truly need. does nothing but throw $2 billion we Cabinet nominees. They would rather It is clear that Democrats are living don’t have out the window. remain beholden to the far-right’s in- in a fantasy land where debt doesn’t Thank you, Madam President. terest groups than do the work the matter, spending has no consequences, I yield the floor. American people sent us here to do. and inflation is impossible. Of course, I suggest the absence of a quorum. For the past 4 years, the Trump ad- ministration emboldened these groups reasonable Americans know that is not The PRESIDING OFFICER. The with dangerous rhetoric and far-right true. clerk will call the roll. The Biden administration needs to The legislative clerk proceeded to policies. But in November, how did the American people respond? They voted take immediate action to request the call the roll. him out and gave the Democrats the rescission of the non-COVID-related, Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, I Senate majority. Americans entrusted liberal agenda-driven, and wasteful ask unanimous consent that the order us to serve them, not fringe interest funding found throughout this bill. for the quorum call be rescinded. groups who want to turn back the So I will keep fighting to cut down The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without clocks on healthcare and women’s on this liberal wish list. Today, we can objection, it is so ordered. rights. That is why I stand on the floor start that important work and pass my ST. PATRICK’S DAY of the U.S. Senate today to say abor- bill to not only save $2 billion from Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, I wish you and I wish everyone a happy tion is healthcare. going to inmates who have no need for We cannot stand for any more dis- the money, but also show the American St. Patrick’s Day. It is a big day for celebration up in Boston and all of parities, delays, or denials. More than people that Congress is committed to ever in this country, we need to stand remaining fully accountable to the Massachusetts and all across the coun- try and the world. On St. Patrick’s up and raise our voices against the Re- American people for the proper stew- publican’s work to restrict access to ardship of tax dollars. Day, everyone is Irish. So I wish every- one a happy St. Patrick’s Day today. reproductive health services. We have a Madam President, I ask unanimous fight ahead of us—a fight to protect re- NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA consent that the Senate proceed to the productive freedom, a fight to make Madam President, right now on the immediate consideration of S. 798, in- sure that birth control is affordable troduced earlier today. I further ask floor of the U.S. Senate is a reason not and available, and a fight for title X to that the bill be considered read a third to be so happy, and that is why I look ensure that low-income patients re- time and passed and that the motion to forward to very soon casting my vote ceive quality family planning and re- reconsider be considered made and laid to confirm Xavier Becerra to lead the productive health services. upon the table. Department of Health and Human Voters expect the Biden-Harris ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Services, one of the most qualified and ministration to take bold steps to pro- objection? forward-thinking minds that will have tect and expand access to reproductive Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, re- ever run the Department of Health and healthcare and freedoms, to ensure serving the right to object. Human Services. that every person has the fundamental The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sen- But today, Republicans are using this right to make their own healthcare de- ior Senator from Oregon. confirmation vote to continue their cisions, and they expect it because Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, agenda of obstruction, deflecting at- they want it. today the Republicans are showing tention away from the nominee who Public support for Roe v. Wade is at some real chutzpa. will be the head of the chief Federal a record high. Seventy-seven percent of On this issue, Republicans were for it Agency responding to the coronavirus Americans support that historic Su- before they were against it. Today, crisis—all to revive an unnecessary, preme Court decision. That goes be- they claim to want to target prisoners. blatantly political debate on reproduc- yond a simple majority to an over- The real harm they are doing is to in- tive rights. This ridiculous delay tactic whelming consensus. A couple of years nocent children and families. only highlights how out of step with ago, one analysis of polling found that I object. the American people the Senate Repub- there is not a single State in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- licans are. United States where a majority of vot- tion is heard. Their anti-choice, anti-woman, and ers support ‘‘making abortion illegal in The junior Senator from Florida. anti-health rhetoric is on full display all circumstances.’’ The American peo- Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Madam Presi- here on the Senate floor, and, sadly, it ple have moved past that debate that dent, it is hard to imagine that my col- is not new. They want to roll back Roe Republicans seem committed to resus- league just rose in opposition to this v. Wade. They want to criminalize citating on the floor today. They are good bill. abortion care. They want the govern- on the wrong side of history and the Let’s be clear. By objecting to this ment to control women and their bod- wrong side of the American people. bill, Democrats are standing in full ies. They want to roll back title IX So as Republicans try to hijack this support of spending $2 billion to send protections for women on university confirmation vote on Xavier Becerra,

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Enough election cycles in a row now, the Re- and Homeland Security confirmed this with criminalization of abortion care. publican Party’s nominee for President is not true. Enough with creating roadblocks for sought to normalize foreign inter- We must come to terms with the fact poor women, immigrant women, and ference in our elections. And I want to that while Russia has aggressively pro- women of color to get equal access to be clear. It is wrong, it is hostile, it is moted disinformation in our country, healthcare. Enough with this offensive undemocratic, and it must stop if you the most pernicious engine of lies in debate steeped in misogyny, partisan- want the American people to have the the United States is cast by the former ship, and tyranny. confidence in the legitimacy and the President himself. It is time to guarantee quality, af- credibility of our elections going for- Knowing the facts sets a foundation fordable healthcare regardless of race, ward. for action, and I look forward to engag- status, or gender. It is time to rectify This is not about party; this is about ing with this administration on meas- the healthcare and reproductive injus- the durability of our democracy. Ev- ures to respond to our intelligence tices that have cost too many lives for eryone in this body has an important community’s findings. There should be too long. We must move away from the role to play in rejecting foreign inter- sanctions required in response to this antiquated and ideological debate over ference and restoring trust in our elec- interference, and the administration women’s bodies and recognize the tion process. should move quickly to impose them. spaces in which our government can While the contents of the report I welcome the approach thus far by promote equity. We can reshape policy came as no surprise, its findings were the Biden administration as it crafts a to reflect the constitutional rights of nonetheless breathtaking. Our intel- Russia policy that calls out Kremlin all people. ligence community is highly con- aggression when it happens and takes By delaying Xavier Becerra’s nomi- fident—the highest assessment they strong measures in response. The sanc- nation to be Secretary of Health and have on any given issue—in its assess- tions imposed in response to the Human Services, Republicans seem ment that Vladimir Putin was involved Navalny assassination attempt dem- more interested in denying the health in the operation whereby Andrii onstrate that such reckless and dan- rights of half of Americans than in pro- Derkach and Konstantin Kilimnik suc- gerous behavior will not be tolerated. tecting the health of all Americans. cessfully manipulated President And our efforts to hold the Kremlin ac- Plain and simple, Xavier Becerra is Trump’s inner circle, including his per- countable will include close coordina- exceedingly qualified to be our next sonal attorney, Rudy Giuliani. tion with our European allies. Health and Human Services Secretary. Thankfully, the American people had The package of sanctions announced He has proven that he prioritizes better sense than Mr. Giuliani and re- on March 2 shows how committed the science and facts, believes in each per- jected the Kremlin-backed lies about Biden administration is to confronting son’s right to make health and medical Joe Biden and his family. That, how- Kremlin aggression. This type of rigor decisions about their own bodies, and is ever, does not diminish the fact that in the development of sanctions pack- dedicated to fighting for those most the Russian Government undertook ages is a welcome reminder of how our vulnerable in our society. His record this effort and the former President government should work. The Navalny and support for reproductive freedom welcomed it. The Russian interference sanctions were a good first step, and I reflect the will of the vast majority of detailed in this report occurred at the look forward to soon seeing the results Americans who support legal access to very same time the Trump administra- of the administration’s review of Rus- abortion. He is committed to reproduc- tion sought to publicly downplay the sia policy. In my view, we need a strat- tive freedom and understands the im- role played by Russia. egy that accomplishes four main goals. portance of ensuring people have access This report was mandated by Con- One, limiting the Kremlin’s ability to to the accurate information they need gress and for good reason. Americans interfere in our democracy as well as to make the best decisions for their deserve to know exactly who is inter- those of our allies and partners. This lives and for their families. fering in our democracy and how. As I includes a comprehensive plan to Xavier Becerra knows what is at said before, everyone has a role to play, counter Russian-generated propaganda stake, and I have the utmost con- including the American people. We and corruption around the world. fidence that he will lead with convic- have to encourage Americans to prac- Two, standing up for our friends in tion, with compassion, and with care, tice better cyber security and to scru- Ukraine who are literally on the and is ready to undo the damage that tinize the information they see on the frontlines battling Kremlin aggression. has been done by his predecessors. web. Carefully examining social media They need our diplomatic support in As America continues to battle the posts before sharing them must become Europe. They need our security assist- coronavirus pandemic, his confirma- the new hallmark of a patriotic, active, ance to defend themselves. They need tion is long overdue. I am proud to sup- and informed citizenry. And our social our encouragement to reform demo- port Xavier Becerra today as Secretary media companies must do a better job cratic institutions. I hope that Presi- of Health and Human Services. He will stopping the proliferation of foreign dent Biden will soon speak with Presi- be one of the greatest Secretaries our disinformation on their platforms. dent Zelensky to send these important country has ever known. The health of our democracy depends messages. I yield the floor. on this vigilance. The Kremlin will Three, we have a responsibility to en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sen- continue to attack our elections and gage with the Russian Government ior Senator from New Jersey. seek to sow divisions among us. We when it is in our national security in- ELECTION SECURITY have a responsibility to resist this in- terests. I supported the extension of Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, I terference and not make their job any the New START agreement and urge come to the floor today to discuss yes- easier. the administration to continue to ad- terday’s report from the Intelligence We live in a media environment vance arms control policies that ad- Committee, a public report, which con- where Donald Trump and his Repub- vance stability and our national secu- firmed what we all suspected last year: lican allies continue to this day to pro- rity. that the Russian Federation favored mote unhinged conspiracy theories Finally, our Russia policy must ex- Donald Trump’s reelection and sought that the election was stolen. The intel- tend a hand to the Russian people, to influence the outcome by amplifying ligence report confirms this is not true. many of whom have courageously attacks on Joe Biden and his family. Some Republican officials have pro- turned out by the thousands in opposi- While the scale of interference appears moted wild conspiracy theories that tion to Putin and his government. to be less than what we saw in 2016, the China supported Democratic cam- Their struggle for democracy is theirs,

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It is tion, no one will work harder to pro- and who will work to build a stronger, about having a foreign policy that tect and improve access to healthcare more affordable healthcare system for clearly communicates our values and than he will. the future. That is what Xavier interests, one that leaves no room for As the first Secretary of Health and Becerra will do. debate over the openness of any Amer- Human Services of Latino descent, I He has the experience for this job. As ican President to foreign interference. know that Mr. Becerra will focus a Senator MENENDEZ pointed out, he ran It is about a foreign policy that recog- great deal on addressing the health dis- the Nation’s second largest law firm. nizes how the Kremlin’s efforts to parities that are harming so many He helped pass the Affordable Care Act, weaken democracy in Ukraine or in lower income and minority commu- as a Member of the House, that ex- other European countries ultimately nities nationwide, disparities we saw panded coverage to millions of Ohioans threatens democracy here in the played out over the past year as and tens of millions of Americans. United States. It is about a foreign pol- COVID–19 claimed a disproportionate I think the Republican opposition, all icy that works with allies and part- number of Black and Brown lives. partisan opposition, to Attorney Gen- ners, not one that denigrates them at Mr. Becerra will also work to undo eral Becerra for Secretary of HHS, as every turn. the damage wrought by the Trump ad- Senator CASEY pointed out, is all about The intelligence community is get- ministration to our healthcare system, their opposition to the Affordable Care ting better at detecting and guarding from weakening nursing home stand- Act, their opposition to expansion of against interference, but we must re- ards that left seniors more vulnerable Medicaid. I heard one Senator after an- main vigilant. Russia and other foreign in this pandemic to allowing health in- other say their State isn’t treated actors will continue to attack our surers to, once again, sell shoddy, right by Medicaid, but they didn’t even democratic process. Their tactics may skimpy plans to consumers that failed expand Medicaid in many of those evolve, but their intentions remain the to protect them from massive medical States. same, and we need to stay one step bills. As State attorney general, he took ahead of them. And, finally, I want to address some on tobacco companies, drug companies, The Biden administration is off to a of the criticisms I have heard from my opioid manufacturers, and polluters. good start in defending our democracy. colleagues on the other side of the aisle That is another reason Republicans op- As chairman of the Foreign Relations regarding Mr. Becerra’s qualifications. pose him, because he took on their big- Committee, I look forward to working The notion that Mr. Becerra has no gest contributors and their sponsors together to advance policies that re- managerial experience is laughable, and the people they come to the Senate flect America’s time-honored demo- given that as California’s attorney gen- and fight for. That willingness to stand cratic values both at him and abroad. eral, he has successfully led the second up to big drug companies is going to be PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY largest Justice Department in the Na- more important than ever in the years Madam President, parliamentary in- tion, second only to the U.S. Depart- ahead. quiry: Is there a time limit that we are ment of Justice. The cost of prescription drugs eats in the midst of? And it is not lost on me that those away at the budget of seniors and fami- The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are in questioning Mr. Becerra’s credentials lies in Cleveland and Akron and Mans- postcloture on the Becerra nomination. are the very same colleagues who field and Youngstown and Dayton. I Each Senator has up to 1 hour. claim that Congressman Tom Price’s look forward to working with future Mr. MENENDEZ. Further parliamen- background as a doctor qualified him Secretary Becerra to bring down those tary inquiry: Is there a limit on time to lead an Agency that touches the drug prices. I also hope we can work to- divided by side or is the floor open re- lives of every single person in our great gether to expand the Affordable Care gardless? land. Well, he was a disaster and did Act and to make it work even better The PRESIDING OFFICER. The floor not last a full year as Secretary of for the families. is open to any Senator who seeks rec- HHS. And the immediate past Sec- ognition. retary was a lawyer who did a good job We started this month, and the Pre- Mr. MENENDEZ. Thank you. in his pharmaceutical firm of dramati- siding Officer from Wisconsin was a NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA cally pushing up insulin prices. part of this, with the American Rescue Madam President, just switching So I am confident that both Mr. Plan. People buying healthcare in the very briefly, I want to urge my col- Becerra’s passion for healthcare issues, ACA exchanges are going to have lower leagues to join me in support of the as demonstrated throughout his tenure premiums because of the rescue plan. nomination of Xavier Becerra to serve in Congress, and his record as Califor- Mr. Becerra will work to undo the as Secretary of the U.S. Department of nia’s attorney general will serve him vast disparities in healthcare in our Health and Human Services. well as Secretary of Health and Human country. This pandemic has been the I consider Mr. Becerra a friend. I had Services. great revealer. It has shown how un- the privilege of serving with him in the I urge my colleagues to support his equal access to care and pollution and House of Representatives. In fact, we nomination. He will lead this Agency biases in the system and so much else both came to Congress at the same with integrity and, most importantly, have hurt the health of Black and time, a time, I might add, when there make the health of the American peo- Brown Americans for generations. were far fewer Latinos elected to Fed- ple his No. 1 priority. We need to start with getting accu- eral office than we have today. With that, I yield the floor and thank rate data on how different commu- As a member of the Ways and Means my colleague from Ohio for indulging nities have been hurt by this pandemic, Subcommittee on Health, Mr. Becerra my time. something I have pushed for over the frequently spoke up for the many The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sen- past year and something I know will be Americans left behind by our ior Senator from Ohio. a priority to the new Secretary of healthcare system: seniors facing sky- Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I rise Health and Human Services. high prescription drug bills, patients to speak in favor of Xavier Becerra, as I urge my colleagues to join me in with preexisting conditions, children, Senator MENENDEZ just did. confirming him so he can work to help and the working poor. Like Senator MENENDEZ, when Xa- get every American vaccinated, to ex- Furthermore, he played an active vier and I came, we all were in the first pand PPE and COVID testing supplies, role in the effort to pass the Affordable class in 1992 together. I consider him a and to build a stronger healthcare sys- Care Act, a landmark law that since friend also and have admired the work tem for the future.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.086 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 CONFIRMATION OF KATHERINE C. TAI reer because of our work with Senator viser, Katherine Tai knows how impor- Mr. BROWN. Madam President, for WYDEN to fix the Trump administra- tant it is for the people in the room decades, Ohio workers have watched tion’s corporate trade agreement. He making trade decisions to actually re- the spread of a corporate business said it was a new NAFTA. It was really flect, to actually reflect the diverse model where companies shut down pro- a tired, old, mostly the same NAFTA, workforce that our trade policy affects. duction in Toledo or Dayton or Gallip- rebranded as USMCA. We went to We know one good appointment and olis or Youngstown. They collected a work. We secured groundbreaking new one good provision won’t stop out- tax break to move jobs to Mexico or worker protections. Katherine Tai was sourcing, but I am always going to be China where they can exploit workers one of the key policymakers who straight with American workers. We only to sell their products back into worked with us to make that happen. have come a long, long way, but we the United States. Ohioans live with She was in the negotiations. She was in have a long, long way to go to undo the those consequences every day. the discussions. She helped Senator damage our trade policies have done Last week, 81 workers in Bucyrus, WYDEN and I make this a much better over the past three decades. OH, had their jobs outsourced to China, bill that people, like a whole lot of us, As the Presiding Officer, I have stood where GE-Savant moved production of as progressives, pro-worker Senators, up to Presidents of both parties on its high-efficiency light bulbs overseas. could vote for. trade throughout my career. That is Now, 81 union workers are facing tough Her work helped us make the first not going to change. One of my proud- conversations at the kitchen tables: improvement to enforcing labor stand- est votes was one of my first votes, and How will their families survive; will ards in our trade agreements enforce- that was against the North American they fall behind on their rent or their able, serious labor standards, since we Free Trade Agreement. mortgage; do they move away with have been negotiating them. I will continue to watch closely what their kids; will their kids have to We know why companies close fac- this administration does. If they show change schools—all those decisions tories in Ohio and open them in Mex- any hint of reverting back to the old that families have to make when work- ico. They can pay lower wages. They way of doing things, of letting corpora- ers or when plants shut down and move can take advantage of workers who tions dictate trade policy at the ex- overseas. don’t have rights. American workers pense of workers, they will hear about The Presiding Officer from Wisconsin can’t compete. We get a race to the it from me. This is going to be a con- has been involved in this fight ever bottom on wages and benefits. stant effort over many years. The only way of stopping it is raising since her career began in the House 20- As thrilled as I am with Katherine labor standards in every country we plus years ago, and I have worked Tai, we know we still have a job to do trade with and making sure those labor alongside with her to make sure that to reorient trade agreements and trade standards are enforced. laws that are a priority; that our em- we have a different trade policy. But That is what Katherine Tai will do. phasis no longer is corporations, but it when one production line closes, the She will enforce the laws we already ripple effect extends, as we know, to have. She will stand up for American is American workers. It has to be cou- the whole community, to other work- workers. She will fight for American pled with real investment in the com- ers and communities in the supply businesses when countries cheat the munities that have been hollowed out chain. rules. She will work with us to level because of Washington’s and Wall Yesterday, people in Northeast Ohio, the playing field so steelworkers and Street’s past mistakes. It has to be in the Cleveland area, woke up to head- autoworkers and communication work- paired with an overhaul of our Tax lines about yet another American cor- ers in Ohio and Wisconsin and all over Code to end, once and for all, the tax poration deciding to build things in the country can compete. breaks paid for by Ohioans and others Mexico instead of Ohio with Ford She won’t allow corporate lobbyists to send production overseas. breaking its promise to invest $900 mil- to write trade agreements. We have Trade doesn’t happen in a vacuum. lion in Avon Lake. seen it. Since I came to the Congress, Our policies must work together to cre- I got a call 2 days ago from a we have seen it with NAFTA. We have ate a global market where workers are smalltown mayor, John Hunter, mayor seen it with CAFTA. We have seen it treated with dignity; they are safe on of Sheffield Lake, OH, a longtime with PNTR. We have seen it with the job; they are paid fair wages; they Ford—he was a Ford worker, retired, agreement after agreement after agree- are able to bargain collectively; they now mayor of Sheffield Village. He ment: Corporate lobbyists write trade are able to bargain collectively for bet- talked about how Ford had promised, agreements. Workers are locked out of ter pay and benefits. at the bargaining table in 2019, that the room. When you love this country, you they would invest $900 million in this Now, with U.S. Trade Rep Tai’s con- fight for the people who make it work. Avon Lake plant. Ohioans are tired of firmation—the nominee, of course—I That is what Katherine Tai will do. watching corporation after corporation asked her what she will do to start to I thank my colleagues for the strong abandon the workers and communities regain the trust of Americans in trade. vote in support of her confirmation. that have made their businesses suc- She said: I yield the floor. cessful. You start by listening. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The jun- ior Senator from Maryland. We are being told that production of She then talked about the Mahoning cheap, simple products will be shipped Valley, Youngstown area in my State, NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA overseas, while innovative, high-value listening to and understanding the con- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- products will be made in the United cerns of communities that have gotten dent, I rise today in strong support for States by American workers. We see in hurt over and over. the confirmation of California’s attor- Bucyrus, we see in Avon Lake that The administration’s outline for its ney general, Xavier Becerra, to be the that is just not true, and we are sick of 2021 agenda, trade agenda, which Miss next Secretary of Health and Human it. Our trade policy has to change. Tai will be charged with carrying out, Services. That is why today was a good day for says that ‘‘trade policy should respect I am absolutely confident that Mr. this country. Katherine Tai was con- the dignity of work.’’ Becerra has the knowledge, the experi- firmed by this body 98 to nothing. She Trade policy should respect the dignity of ence, the skills, and, just as impor- understands trade policy. She is the work and value Americans as workers and tantly, the values and principles re- right leader to take us in a new direc- wage earners. quired of this job—a job that will play tion on trade with American workers Imagine that; that our trade policy, a key role in beating the coronavirus at the center. She is a serious expert. never before have we seen this respect- and tackling the urgent issues of eq- She is respected on both sides of the ing the dignity of work and valuing uity and affordability now facing our aisle. We saw that in that vote today. Americans as workers and wage earn- healthcare system. She has a proven track record of mak- ers. That is the kind of thinking we I am especially confident in my as- ing progress for workers. need leading our trade policy. sessment of Xavier Becerra because I Last year, I voted for a trade agree- As the first woman of color to ever have known him personally for years, ment for the first time ever in my ca- serve as the President’s chief trade ad- both as a former colleague and as a

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At his con- the American people, working over- prevented him from working across the firmation hearing, he spoke movingly time to make sure that every Amer- aisle to get things done. As the attor- about his wife and his children, who ican had access to quality, affordable ney general in the State of California, are all a part of all that he does. And healthcare. he has repeatedly partnered with Re- he spoke about his parents, who trav- We served together in the House publicans to solve the pressing issues eled to this country from Mexico seek- Democratic leadership, and we served facing our fellow citizens. ing a better life, with nothing more together on the House Ways and Means He builds bridges every day and has than, in Xavier’s words, ‘‘their health Committee. So I have had an oppor- worked across party lines to expand ac- and their hope.’’ tunity to see his legislative talents up cess to COVID–19 treatments, to con- It is that health and that hope that front and also to witness his love of front the opioid crisis, and to address propelled Mr. Becerra into a life of pub- service to our country. the dangers of vaping and smoking lic service, and it is that health and We worked together to halt a number among our Nation’s youth. that hope that will animate his leader- of proposals that maybe some of our His record shows that Attorney Gen- ship at the Department of Health and Republican colleagues here in the Sen- eral Becerra fights for what is impor- Human Services, should he be con- ate were pushing for, including the pro- tant to the people he represents, not firmed by this Senate. posal that continuously appeared in the party he belongs to, and he has He was brought up in a family that the House Republican budget to demonstrated it by example time and believed in and sought the American voucherize the Medicare Program. One time again with his ability to bridge dream, and he has spent his life fight- of the former Speakers of the House deep divisions, even during this time of ing to make that dream real for fami- wanted to essentially provide seniors division. I know that he will fight hard lies across this Nation. He believes, as on Medicare with a voucher and send for each and every one of our fellow I believe, that that mission requires us them out into more of a private mar- citizens and will not look to see wheth- to care for the health and safety of ketplace. It would have ended up put- er somebody is a Democrat or a Repub- each and every one of our fellow citi- ting our seniors more at risk. So to- lican or from some other party. What zens, and I have full confidence that he gether we did battle that idea. he cares about is making sure he is is up to the task. Colleagues, I urge us to confirm the We served together on what was looking out for the healthcare of every nomination of Xavier Becerra to be the known as the Congressional Joint Se- American. next Secretary of the Department of lect Committee on Deficit Reduction, And, at this moment, everyone in Health and Human Services. also known as the ‘‘supercommittee,’’ this country stands to benefit from an The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. HAS- and known to some as the ‘‘not-so- effective leader at the helm of the De- SAN). The Senator from Indiana. super committee.’’ I saw him work to partment of Health and Human Serv- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 730 try to achieve agreements on some of ices. Our most pressing task is to con- Mr. BRAUN. Madam President, this the biggest challenges facing our coun- tain the spread of COVID–19 and to de- past year has been hard on Hoosiers feat COVID–19. That requires clear try, but, like him, we both agreed that and Americans across the country. messaging on public health measures. we weren’t going to do that at the ex- When the economy was shut down, That requires accelerating the dis- pense of protecting Medicare for sen- Congress got to work. Given my back- iors, protecting Medicaid as an abso- tribution of vaccines and treatment ground as a business owner, I was in- lutely essential healthcare safety net and testing and making sure we do all volved in negotiating the Paycheck for tens of millions of Americans, and of that in an equitable way. That Protection Program, known as PPP, as we were not prepared to provide more means safely guiding the opening of part of the CARES Act, one of five bills tax cuts to the very wealthiest of our schools, and we all want our stu- that passed in 2020 with overwhelming Americans. dents to get back to school as quickly support, I think 90-plus votes. We It is in that last effort where Xavier as possible and as safely as possible. worked it out, Democrats and Repub- Becerra, I think, really distinguished As the attorney general of California, licans, together. himself in the House, when it came to he has led one of the largest depart- Those COVID-related packages to- the issue of equity and healthcare. I ments of justice in the country, and, in taled $4 trillion, and we didn’t have a know the Presiding Officer knows well that capacity, has stood up for strong penny saved up ahead of time to pre- the battles we all went in together in consumer and worker protections pare for it. That is part of a deeper the development and passage of the Af- throughout this pandemic and before, problem with this institution, is that fordable Care Act, and it was that that and I trust that he will continue to do we borrow anything that we spend really defined Mr. Becerra’s legacy in so for all Americans as Secretary of money on, even 23 percent of our an- the House. HHS, if confirmed. nual operating budget. To put that in He championed the Affordable Care We know that this public emergency perspective, imagine if you had a busi- Act from the very start. He helped both and health crisis has been a blow to our ness doing $100,000 in revenue, and you to write and to pass this landmark law country. It has also laid bare the fault are losing $23,000, and then you go to that now helps tens of millions of our lines in our healthcare system in terms your banker and expect them to bail fellow Americans, and after leaving the of racial inequities, inaccessibility for you out. It wouldn’t make sense. Congress, he led the charge to defend underserved communities, and under- We came into 2021 with over $1 tril- the Affordable Care Act against the investment in our public health infra- lion from those packages unspent, un- Texas case before the Supreme Court of structure. These issues, of course, pre- obligated. Instead of working with us the United States. dated COVID–19, but we must tackle like before, Democrats did shut us out Now, I know a lot of our Republican them with renewed urgency as we of the process. In fact, the Senate as a colleagues have also spent years fight- emerge from this crisis. whole did not work the bill through ing the Affordable Care Act. We have Mr. Becerra is equipped to root out committees. It was laid to us, on the seen that play out here in the U.S. Sen- these disparities, both because of his Senate, by the House, all $1.9 trillion of ate within the last couple years. But knowledge and skill and expertise but it. the reality is the Affordable Care Act also because of his lived experience. Before this, some Republicans went is very important to the overwhelming Xavier grew up in a working-class to the White House to talk with the majority of the American people who Latino family. He knows the commu- President about a bipartisan plan, support it and is an essential lifeline to nities that are hurting most because he knowing all the money would be bor- quality, affordable healthcare for tens has lived in those communities. He rowed again, but nothing came to fru- of millions of Americans. And it is that would bring to this important office ition. Instead, we stayed up all night;

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What this does is say Isn’t that a novelty, a balanced budget this became an exercise in ramming that if a State takes Federal money, amendment? We had to live within our something through that was a liberal they cannot lower their State taxes in confines. That is something that no wish list. Only 1 percent of the bill—1 any way through 2024. one who has ever been in State govern- percent of the bill—went toward the First of all, I believe this is unconsti- ment or ever run a business under- vaccine. Less than 9 percent goes to- tutional and coercive. Second, we stands. I understand that. But it is ward COVID–19 public health issues should never punish States for putting something that we did very religiously. generally. taxpayers first. We serve the public and The language in this bill, Senator While the Congressional Budget Of- should be good stewards of their from Indiana, the only thing this bill fice projects the economy to return to money, and especially a place like this does—or that language you were con- prepandemic levels by midyear, only 5 that runs the way it does day in and cerned about, the only thing it did— percent of the $130 billion for K–12 day out should not be telling States you can cut all you want to. You can schools gets spent this year, and none that run their operations responsibly manage all your money the way you of it is tied to reopening our schools, that they cannot do what they want want. You just can’t take Federal which many States had shut down with spending or taxation. money and use it if you cut your rev- early and opened up late. My bill strikes the provision that enue intentionally. That is all. What Included in this package is a whop- prohibits States’ ability to change rev- we try to do is target where the money ping $350 billion for State and local enues as they see fit for their State’s has gone. governments. I had a conversation with unique needs. So the Treasury, you have to go—as our own Governor 2, 3 weeks ago. A Second, my bill strips out the report- a State, you go to the Treasury, and place like Indiana, and I believe West ing requirement where States have to you show the need that you have. You Virginia as well, probably runs bal- tell the Federal Government about show the cost—what COVID has cost anced budgets. We do it with the guard- every revenue source and amount of your revenue and you are able to have rail of a constitutional amendment. money they take in. This place ought money to replace that because COVID Many other States, if they don’t have a to be doing that routinely to all the caused you that problem. constitutional amendment, they have a people who send it revenue. You have also the ability to use this, statute. In other words, you do what This bill has the support of over 25 in your State, for three things: water, households do. You do what all busi- groups, including the American Legis- sewer, and internet service. So you nesses do. You live within your means. lative Exchange Council, Americans have infrastructure that can be done. And here, when you run your State for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Re- Also, what we did in this bill is we governments in a way that in good form, Citizens Against Government have it going out to 2024, so you are not times, you can’t make ends meet, and Waste, Club for Growth, going to overheat, if you will—over- you look to the Federal Government to FreedomWorks, Heritage Action for heat or overcharge the economy. They bail out your bad governance, it is a America, Independent Women’s Forum, can spread that out. The State and whole nother issue. and the National Taxpayers Union, local moneys go in two tranches: Half Even left-leaning economists and among others. We expect many more to this year, half next year is what you think tanks are worried about what join in coming days. I am sure many can access. The money to every one of this is going to do down the road be- stakeholders in Indiana and in West your communities—for the first time, cause most of the time, you don’t feel Virginia not mentioned will throw in 40 percent of that total money goes di- the repercussions until later. And, of support as well. rectly, so your large cities will get course, that could show up in inflation. Lastly, I would like to thank the Fi- money directly from the Treasury. It could show up in a way similar to nance Committee ranking member, They have to show how they are using what we dealt with in the late seven- Senator CRAPO, for cosponsoring this it for their backfill, not, basically, hav- ties and the early eighties. legislation—and others, including Sen- ing anything to do with what their tax Forty-four States had surpluses last ators BLACKBURN, CAPITO, INHOFE, revenue is. They just can’t use this year, when you look at COVID funding. MARSHALL, RUBIO, RICK SCOTT, TILLIS, money to backfill tax cuts if they want Many places, like California, had sur- and Senator YOUNG from my home to do that. That is pretty simple be- pluses. Then they reconfigured how State. cause there is not a need for it. If you this was done not based on pro rata Madam President, I ask unanimous can reduce your taxes, then you don’t population but rewarded the States consent that the Committee on Fi- need Federal dollars to backfill to with the highest unemployment levels. nance be discharged from further con- show that you are in good shape. But if It sounds bizarro to me. sideration of S. 730 and the Senate pro- you need it for anything else, you can Governor Holcomb in Indiana has ceed to its immediate consideration. I use it for that. You can use it for all done a great job balancing the econ- further ask that the bill be considered these things. omy with public safety, and that is read a third time and passed and that I can tell you—I would assure you why our unemployment rate is now the motion to reconsider be considered that every incorporated city in Indi- close to a full employment rate. It was made and laid upon the table. ana, every county in Indiana has to be the lowest in the Midwest going into it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there thrilled. They have to be thrilled for because we have a good business cli- objection? the first time to have control of their mate, and we have a low cost of living. Mr. MANCHIN. Reserving the right destiny. That was our intention. Things work there. Sadly, the Demo- to object. In the first CARES package, that crats’ bill punishes States like Indiana The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- never happened. The first CARES pack- for safely reopening. The higher a ator from West Virginia. age went directly to the Governors, State’s unemployment rate, again, the Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, my and if the Governors were very prudent more bailout money you get propor- good friend the Senator from Indiana— in how they did it—set up a committee, tionately. I am hoping this is a misunder- worked through the legislature—some But it goes one step further, and this standing, and I hope I can explain it be- did, some didn’t, and there is a lot of is the part that caught my attention. I cause I was very much involved in this money that never got into the basic fi- am interested in hearing the expla- process. bers of your State or my State. Now nation for it. I think it was a sneaky First of all, as a former Governor, I that is not going to be the problem. maneuver when you put it in such a know about the budget process. I know Also, they have the ability, if they large bill that had other doozies like about balanced budgets. I used to meet have a water project they have been

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Whenever There is so much good to be done to a sewer line or a water line that is bur- I talked, I said that this had bipartisan make it work for you to make sure ied 50 feet down. That is not a sexy input. It didn’t come out as a bipar- they understand. They are elated to thing. tisan vote, but there was bipartisan now have a project they never could We knew the infrastructure was fall- input into this piece of legislation, the finish, like upgrade your services, fin- ing apart city by city and the ages of best we possibly could. ish your water line, have internet serv- water lines are over 80 years in most of I think it is a piece of legislation ice you have never had before. These our cities. So we tried to do something. that we—if you have education, there are all unbelievable opportunities that They have until 2024, so they don’t is not a school in America today that we have never had. have to throw it out. It is not shovel- should not be able to have a program The bipartisan SMART Act that was ready. It is a project you have been where they can make their school the filed in May 2020 included both of these wanting to do but never could afford. safest environment that a child should guardrails, plus another one required I assure you, we do not want to im- be in. Every parent should be safe in maintenance of effort. We have that in pede good fiscal management to make thinking their children are in a safe there. Maintenance of effort—we put adjustments to do whatever they want place because of heating, ventilation— that back then. to their tax codes. This does not pro- things that we have in this bill that The Bipartisan State and Local Sup- hibit that. It just prohibits using and allow education to have the resources port of Small Business Protections Act going to the Federal Treasury and say- it needs and, also, your higher edu- that was released last December had ing: I have a loss of revenue because I cation too. exactly the same language. This is not cut $100 billion or I cut $100 million or The money that is going out—you new language, sir. This is the same lan- a billion dollars out of my State budget have money going to the stimulus pay- guage that has been there. when I reduced taxes, and now I can’t ments, going to all of your citizens at They have never been able to backfill pay my bills. $75,000. We put a hard cap. We tried it for, basically, discretionary cuts that Also, you can’t use this money from to put a hard cap at $75,000 and $150,000. they made themselves. It doesn’t pro- the Federal Government for your pen- We found out the first CARES pack- hibit them, the same as it doesn’t pro- sions. That is a responsibility that we age—I don’t think that anyone on the hibit anybody in their State for hav- have. We call it OPEB, other postponed Republican side or the Democrat side ing—and being a former Governor, I am employment benefits. OPEB is other thought someone making $200,000, very partial to the 10th Amendment to postponed employment benefits—pen- $300,000 would be getting money. They the Constitution, States rights. You sions, healthcare, all the things that didn’t need a check, but we found out have those rights. Now you have the when a person retires from their State, it happened. We didn’t intend for that assistance also with those rights. these are things that the State has a to happen. That is the way the code I am hoping to improve everyone’s contract and an obligation for them in read, and that is the way it kind of situation. I know it does in West Vir- their retirement. It is the responsi- slipped into that. We stopped that from ginia. I hope it does in Maine. I hope it bility of the States to manage that, happening here. does in Indiana, and I think it will. and that, basically, keeps the State in So we tried to do everything—and It is all about making these emer- a good financial position. It keeps your that, again, came from our bipartisan gency funds get to the right people. We credit rating up or your credit rating group. If it wasn’t for the bipartisan are trying to target it. It is something low if you have managed yourself group talking and saying ‘‘This is we have to keep an eye on. I can tell if through it. This is only to help you something we can’t do,’’ I would have we do it and do it right and we are good with expenses and extraordinary ex- had things I might have missed. I stewards, this will get us through this penses that you incurred during wouldn’t have known some things that COVID challenge that we have because COVID. That is all, sir. were of concern to all of us and some of we really don’t know. I don’t want the State of Indiana or the atrocities that happened that we I am hoping we come out of this guns any State to think that they can’t do didn’t want to repeat. We did all the ablazing in July—we come out of this, whatever they want to with their things we could to stop that. and the economy takes off like a rock- taxes. They just can’t use the Federal I am very reluctant to object to any et. Sometimes when they take off, they Treasury to backfill something done of my Senators, my fellow Senators, tend to level off too. deliberately, basically, or self-in- but on this one, sir—if I can work with We want to make sure we are still flicted—a loss of revenue. That is about you on this—I am objecting because I out there for 2022, 2023, out to 2024. And it in a nutshell. want to have a productive sit-down if they do it and do it right, they can. COVID–19 is the greatest challenge with you and we can work on some- They can finish their projects and be we have ever had. I know you men- thing together. able to have the moneys as needed for tioned a few things. I will tell you this Please tell your Governor that he can emergencies if it has a dip. because my dear friend from Maine is cut away if he wants to. He just can’t With that, we thought we had worked sitting here. We met quite a bit on the go back to the Federal Government something, but the language is nothing bill in a bipartisan way, even though a and say: OK, I made a mistake. Now I new. It is not a surprise. It was not lot of it did not get in. The bill was big- need your money. anything that was put in; it has been in ger than what my friends—all of you, That is about it in a nutshell. If Indi- there. Basically, it is language that my friends on the Republican side— ana can cut and it helps you and grows spells out pretty directly how you can could basically vote for. I understand your economy, God bless you. If you use your money and what money you that. have COVID expenses, we are going to can’t acquire. That is the only thing But please understand there are an help you. If you have projects—my we did. awful lot of things we talked about goodness, just infrastructure projects— I yield the floor. that I did everything in my power to then there is no impediment there if The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there make sure the tranches—spreading you have internet services you need, if objection? them out, not going it all at one time. you have water services, and you have Mr. MANCHIN. Yes, there is objec- There is the RESTAURANTS Act. Sen- sewer services. tion. ator WICKER and Senator SINEMA were In West Virginia, what we are trying The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- on the RESTAURANTS Act. There to do right now is put a team together tion is heard. was, basically, the homeless children’s that can basically work from this. The The Senator from Indiana.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.093 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 Mr. BRAUN. My friend from West pede that whatsoever. We have also be a self-ingratiating way to where it Virginia explained why this won’t im- looked at it constitutionally, and we will help you down the road, but you pact Governors and legislatures in are solid on the Constitution. still can’t backfill for that. terms of what they can do with their All we are asking is, does the Federal Now, for any COVID expenses you own fiscal policy. I would say my Government have a responsibility to have, absolutely, you can fill that hole. friend the Senator from West Virginia backfill with Treasury dollars a deci- Show that you have had COVID ex- probably ought to check with Governor sion that could be self-inflicted? That penses. If you were to say, ‘‘OK. We Justice and his legislature to see if is all. You should live with that or my filled all of our holes for COVID, and they are on the same wavelength there. State should live with it or reap the now we have water, sewer, and inter- When we got input in bringing this benefits. We are not penalized. Even if net’’—and trust me, there is not a up as an issue and when you are talk- your revenues went up, you still had place in Indiana or in West Virginia ing about the American Legislative Ex- COVID expenses you could offset. that doesn’t need help there. change Council, Americans for Tax Re- Those were legitimate expenses that I thank the Senator. I appreciate it. form, Citizens Against Government you incurred during the COVID–19 pan- I yield the floor. Waste—I won’t repeat the rest of the demic. The COVID–19 pandemic is what The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- list—I think it would get down to se- we are talking about. So if your reve- ator from Maine. (The remarks of Ms. COLLINS per- mantics in this sense: What do you do nues went up after that, we are not pe- taining to the introduction of S. 804 are if you want to cut tax rates? Then, just nalizing you. If they went down, that is printed in today’s RECORD under like pre-COVID, we cut taxes, and reve- a whole other story because COVID ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and nues went up for 3 to 4 years. caused that, but you just can’t cause it Joint Resolutions.’’) How do you measure that com- yourself. I think this is it in a nutshell. Ms. COLLINS. I yield the floor. plicated equation? In many cases, when Mr. BRAUN. Will the Senator yield? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- you cut rates, you find a new sweet Mr. MANCHIN. Yes, I will yield. ator from North Carolina. Mr. BRAUN. I think it begs the ques- spot where you generate more tax rev- PROTECT AND SERVE ACT enue. How would you sort all of that tion in that, by cutting taxes, you are Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I rise in out? Then, if it were not based upon pe- going to lower gross tax revenues, and support of the brave, hard-working nalizing States that are most apt to that has been a discussion we have all men and women who serve as law en- lower their tax rates because of how had for many years. forcement officers in our communities good their economies were pre-COVID, I know in places like Indiana—and we across the Nation. Men and women in it would be a different issue as well. just had it occur here with the Tax law enforcement risk life and limb So I am willing to listen in terms of Cuts and Jobs Act at the Federal every day to protect public safety and how that does play out, but for now, I level—that the CBO—and I was work- preserve the rule of law. They truly are am going to view it as something, I ing with it—was getting close to saying American heroes. think, that is not going to sit well with its original forecast of when you had a In recognition of their remarkable many States, their Governors, or their tax cut, which was $1.5 trillion over 10 service and sacrifice, I am reintro- legislatures and that has a possibility years, $150 billion per year, wasn’t ducing the Protect and Serve Act. I of being taken to court as being some- working out that way because there is hope every Senator agrees we must do thing that might be unconstitutional. the phenomenon called: When you find everything we can to support the men If I am off base, I am willing to listen, the sweet spot of taxation, you can cut and women in blue. I also call on my but I will probably have to bring some taxes and generate more revenue. Then colleagues to support this common- other parties in to make sure that this you penalize a good fiscal move by the sense legislation. It is my hope that isn’t a case of semantics and is real ac- way you are interpreting your reading. this legislation will unite us on a bi- cording to the way you explain it. I am willing to get into the nuance to partisan basis to support those heroes Mr. MANCHIN. Will the Senator see if that would muster that par- who keep us safe. yield? ticular case, but I don’t think it would. I can think of no better example of Mr. BRAUN. Yes, I will yield. Mr. MANCHIN. Will the Senator why we need this legislation than the Mr. MANCHIN. First of all, I did have yield? events of January 6, right here in this a nice conversation with Governor Jus- Mr. BRAUN. Yes, I will yield. Chamber and across the Capitol. While tice. He and I have disagreed on basic Mr. MANCHIN. Senator BRAUN has a ruthless, anarchist mob sought to issues on Tax Code legislation, and we always been very kind and very reason- disrupt and destroy our democracy, are trying to work through all of that. able, and I look forward to sitting Capitol Police officers bravely kept us I explained it to him. I said that it down with him on this. safe from harm while they were being doesn’t do a thing in that it doesn’t im- What he has said is absolutely cor- viciously attacked by the violent mob. pede you at all. If you want to cut, go rect in that we are not penalizing. We Many of my colleagues saw this first- ahead and cut. He is still moving don’t intend to penalize anybody who hand while they were getting us into a through with the legislation. He might has made that decision, but the Sen- safe position as the events unfolded succeed on that, and he might not. ator is talking about a State that has that day. With that, I will make it very clear a balanced budget amendment year in Because this attack occurred in DC, that this is not new language. You can- and year out. There is a time when a though, there are only limited laws in not backfill. You cannot backfill. The Governor has to make a decision and place to prosecute those who would as- only thing you can use your money for go to his legislature and say: Hey, we sault a law enforcement officer. Under is for COVID expenses. Basically, if are going to be X amount of dollars current law, a criminal who assaults a your revenues were down through no short, so we need to cut. So they start law enforcement officer with a deadly fault of your own, business dropped off, cutting and cutting services. That is weapon or who inflicts bodily injury and your tax collections were down what happens in order to balance the could receive anywhere from a fine to through no fault of your own, then that budget usually—services are cut to the 20 years in prison. Under the Protect is what this is for. COVID caused you a people. and Serve Act, these violent criminals problem. It caused you an imposition We are just saying in our piece of leg- will receive an additional 10 years in and put strain on the services that you islation here that we have that we prison if they assault an officer, and if are basically providing to the people of don’t want that to happen because it is they murder or kidnap a law enforce- West Virginia and Indiana. of no fault of your own, but if you cut ment officer, they could be given life We want to make sure that your first your taxes and you are thinking, well, sentences. responders are there and your edu- 5 years down the road, we are going to This would apply not only to Federal cation is there, that everything is still have more revenue, then that is fine. law enforcement and Federal prop- running the way it is supposed to. That You just can’t backfill for that short erties, but it could also be used to pros- is why we have passed five bills in try- period of time and use it for something ecute criminals at the State and local ing to keep things afloat, and we think for which you have cut revenues, basi- levels who target law enforcement offi- we have done that. So it does not im- cally, in a self-inflicting way. It might cers. This Federal law would ensure

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.094 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1603 that prosecutors have every tool avail- ated 379,000 new jobs across our coun- Operation Warp Speed broke records able to punish those who attack the try. The unemployment rate fell to 6.2 for vaccine development. A new vac- men and women in blue. percent. Our economy is recovering. We cine typically takes about 10 years Nationwide in 2020, 47 law enforce- are actually on our way back to nor- from the lab to people’s arms. The pre- ment officers were killed in the line of mal. vious record for a vaccine was for duty, and over 300 were shot. Three of In early February, the Congressional mumps. It took 4 years. Last year, we those murdered officers were right in Budget Office published a report on achieved two coronavirus vaccines in 10 my home State of North Carolina. So this. The report says that our economy months. We broke records, and it far in 2021, 14 officers have been killed will reach the same size that it was be- wasn’t even close. The Food and Drug in the line of duty, and over 50 have fore the pandemic, and it will do it in Administration made dozens of cuts to been shot. Countless others have been just a few months. It says this summer regulations in order to make this hap- assaulted. our economy will be back to normal. pen. The year 2020 saw the rise of radical Now, the CBO made that projection The Biden administration has not ideas like abolishing the police, which weeks before the Democrats passed and played it straight with the American fueled distrust and disdain for our the President signed into law a $1.9 people about coronavirus. We remem- brave men and women in blue. Even trillion wish list. In other words, our ber when Vice President Harris said while Americans of all views are call- economy would be back to normal even that there was ‘‘no national strategy or ing for transparency and account- had they never passed the bill. We plan for vaccinations.’’ ability, the ideas of abolishing and would be back to normal without a We were delivering millions of doses defunding the police only serve to dime of this incredible high amount of of vaccines in December. President deepen the divide in our country and spending. Biden said: ‘‘We got into office and our communities. We didn’t need the liberal wish list. there was nothing in the refrig- It is sad that Congress even needs to The country doesn’t need it. Yet it is erator’’—‘‘nothing in the refrigerator.’’ consider a bill to protect law enforce- obvious why Democrats rushed— The Biden campaign and now the ment officers. The heated rhetoric and rushed—their liberal wish list into law. Biden administration has repeatedly the violent attacks on officers are hav- They wanted to stamp their name on misled the American people on the ing real world impacts beyond just the the recovery that was coming, no mat- coronavirus. They have repeatedly safety of our law enforcement commu- ter what. I have no doubt that that is taken credit for things for which they nity. Across the country, recruitments the goal. deserve no credit. are down and retirements are up. We Yet the truth is clear: This is not Mark my words. This summer they President Biden’s recovery. President have cities having to increase funding are going to try to take credit for our Biden inherited three vaccines—suc- for recruiting and finding people that recovery. If they do, they will be flat- cessful vaccines, vaccines that work will replace those who have left the out wrong. and are safe. President Biden inherited profession or retired early. This is sad, Our recovery was booming under the 2 million tests a day for coronavirus. but it is not surprising. Law enforce- Republican agenda, and it was an agen- President Biden inherited falling ment officers put their lives at risk da of low taxes and fewer regulations. coronavirus numbers. He also inherited every single day. They leave their That is the agenda that the American a recovering economy. people need to get our economy boom- spouses and families every morning, Last year, we saw the fastest eco- ing again. and they don’t know if they are going nomic recovery in American history. to come back. The unemployment rate fell by half in DEMOCRATS’ AGENDA In 2018, before the antipolice rhetoric 6 months. The American people created Madam President, on another mat- took hold, the House passed the legisla- more than 12 million jobs coming back ter, I also come to the floor to oppose tion by an overwhelming vote of 382 to from the pandemic. They did it in just what I see as a radical agenda of the 35—the bill that I am reintroducing— 6 months. That is more jobs than were Democrats in Congress. including 220 Republicans and 162 created in the 8 years of the Obama- It has not even been 2 months since Democrats. On the floor, every current Biden administration. the Democrats took over the Senate, Member of the House Democratic lead- Now, this was in large part because and they have already rolled out one of ership voted in favor of this legislation, of the foundation laid by Republicans the most leftwing agendas in American including Speaker PELOSI. before the pandemic, with President history. They have already spent $1.9 This has been bipartisan legislation, Trump’s economic programs in the trillion—trillion with a ‘‘t’’—$1.9 tril- and it should be bipartisan legislation White House. Republicans cut taxes for lion of our tax dollars. Twenty-six today, which is why I call on all of my the middle class, on job creators. We Democrats have endorsed amnesty for colleagues—Members of the Republican cut regulations, and we cut govern- illegal immigrants. Nearly every Dem- caucus and the Democratic caucus—to ment redtape. We made a better trade ocrat has endorsed giving statehood to join us in support of this commonsense deal with our neighbors. Our agenda Washington, DC, and now Senator and needed legislation. worked. SCHUMER has put gun control on the Congress must pass the Protect and Just before the pandemic hit, the un- Senate’s to-do list. Democrats have Serve Act right away and boldly say employment rate was down to 3.6 per- proposed a radical agenda that invades that there is no escape from justice for cent. The American people created nearly every aspect of American life. dangerous criminals who intentionally more than 7 million new jobs under Yet the driving force behind this assault and kill our hard-working, President Trump. We saw record-low agenda is not the Senate. It is still the dedicated law enforcement officers. unemployment for Hispanic Ameri- House. House Democrats have gone I urge the American people: Call your cans, Asian Americans, and African after our First Amendment right to Senators. Ask them to support the Americans. We reached the lowest un- freedom of religion. They have gone measure. Tell them that you want this employment rate for women in 60 after our Second Amendment right to bill passed and our law enforcement of- years. keep and bear arms. They have gone ficers protected. Don’t be silent. Help When America began to reopen, the after our right to work. When Demo- me fight for the men and women in success of that agenda helped us re- crats are in charge, none of our rights blue, because they are counting on us. cover at a record pace. The economy is are safe. And along the way, when you see a law also recovering because we are making Neither are our most cherished insti- enforcement officer, thank them for progress against the virus. tutions. House Democrats have gone their service and let them know Mem- With Republicans in the White House after our police, gone after our elec- bers of Congress are fighting for them. and a Republican majority in the U.S. tions. They lecture Republicans about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senate, we passed more than $4 trillion accepting the results of elections. Yet ator from Wyoming. in coronavirus relief. Unlike the Demo- they are trying to overturn an election BIDEN ADMINISTRATION crats’ relief wish list, all five of our in Iowa. Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, bills were bipartisan. They each got 90 Now, the lawyer the Democrats have last month, the American people cre- votes in the Senate or more. put in charge of that case was just

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.097 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 sanctioned in Federal court on ethics But it is also fitting because this sier will tell you, basketball is one of violations. Yet Speaker PELOSI has sport is so important to our State. You them. made it clear at her press conference see, it is March Madness meets Hoosier Even beyond this, as its history in In- on Friday that she supports the effort Hysteria. The gyms where we play bas- diana shows, this shared ritual that to overturn the election. ketball are historic sites. The men and brings us joy and brings us together That is not all. Democrats aren’t just women who have competed and also pushes us to be better individually trying to change one election. They are coached back home are Indiana folk and collectively. trying to change all of our elections. heroes. We know their names. They are I think of the persistence of a teen- They have passed a bill to change just part of our common language: The Big ager by the name of Steve Alford, end- about every aspect of our elections for- O, Catch, the General, Bird, Wooden. lessly practicing free throws in his ever. Memorabilia, artifacts, and sites as- driveway in New Castle, even in the A recent poll by Harvard shows that sociated with them are preserved in snow and rain; and the courage of Indi- 71 percent of voters say they don’t museums and townhalls. They are in ana University’s Bill Garrett, who want future elections to be like they school gyms. They are marked by fought segregation and broke the Big were in 2020. If Democrats get their bronze plaques and other ways to me- Ten color barrier; and then the faith of way, every election will be a pandemic morialize those who have preceded us. Little Milan High, enrollment hardly election. Streets and roads are named in their 100, beating mighty Muncie Central, To change our elections, Democrats honor. We can even identify legendary enrollment over 1,000, for the 1954 State still need 60 votes in the Senate. That teams and major moments in our bas- high school championship; the grace of is why over the weekend, Democrats’ ketball history with just a few almost successive generations of graduates at allies at the New York Times endorsed mythic words that are familiar to the Crispus Attucks. Now, this is a high changing the rules of the Senate. The ears of Hoosiers: ‘‘Franklin Wonder school built to segregate Black stu- dents in Indianapolis, but it then grew paper explicitly said that that was the Five,’’ ‘‘Plump’s last shot,’’ ‘‘8 points into an academic and athletic power- reason. The paper attacked Members of in 9 seconds,’’ and, yes, the infamous house whose basketball program was a this body—Senator MANCHIN and Sen- ‘‘chair throw.’’ ator SINEMA—who have had the cour- Even the color of the ball—orange, of beacon in the civil rights movement age to oppose changing the rules of the course—can be traced back to a Hoo- and, to this day, remains a great Senate. The editorial board said: ‘‘This sier, Tony Hinkle, who thought it was source of pride not just for Black Hoo- siers but for all Hoosiers. It was also is a singular moment for American de- a good idea. mocracy, if Democrats are willing to For Indiana, basketball is much more the first African-American team to win seize it.’’ than just a pastime. It is a source of a State championship in the Nation; It is dangerous. It is scary. Yet it is joy. It is a source of joy for our com- the spirit of the tiny town of Medora, true. This is a singular moment. Once munities, and it brings the people in an underdog community featured in a they rig the Senate, then they can rig and across them together. After all, it recent documentary, who stood by our elections. Once they rig our elec- their team while its players laced up takes little more than a basket and a tions, then there will be nothing to work boots because they couldn’t af- ball to play. stop them. Then they can go after our That is why wherever you go in Indi- ford basketball shoes. Then they set religious freedoms. They can go after ana and no matter the neighborhood out with grit and determination and our rights to keep and bear arms. And you might be visiting or passing by, be resolve to end a season losing streak. So these scenes from Indiana’s his- they can spend as many of our hard- it affluent or hit by hard times, in the tory, up to the present day, like the earned tax dollars as they want. country or in the city, you are going to This certainly is a singular moment game itself, unite people from different see basketball played. It almost doesn’t for our democracy. It is a moment for backgrounds, and they foster pride in matter what the time of year it is or Senators on both sides of the aisle to our places, especially our struggling what the weather is like, you are likely stand up to this radical agenda. places. They teach us to draw a line be- I yield the floor. to see basketball if you hit the road for tween competition and contempt, to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- a few hours in Indiana at any given keep perspective and to have the hu- ator from Indiana. time of year. You are going to hear it mility to remember that defeat is discussed. The basketball court and the MARCH MADNESS never permanent and neither is vic- Mr. YOUNG. Madam President, I rise gymnasium bleachers are great lev- tory. They help us see and treasure today to speak about a subject that is elers. what we have in common. They show a point of pride and a source of passion I am sharing this with you because us the power of opportunity and em- for my constituents. there is a larger point at play. Today, powerment. Visit Indiana, and you are bound to it increasingly seems that Americans Institutions like basketball can’t be see them: a backboard hammered to an have less and less in common with one taken for granted. They bring meaning old barn, rows of asphalt courts in city another; that we are defining ourselves and purpose into the lives of people and parks, a lone hoop in front of a corn- not as a diverse nation united by a places that we call home. They encour- field or in a clearing, steel poles stand- common set of values with a shared age our citizens to dream beyond limit, ing in driveways. past and a shared future, but we are in- and I would say that they are what we Though basketball wasn’t technically stead sorting ourselves into tribes need in this Nation right now. invented in Indiana, Indiana is indeed based on geography or class or even po- So as the NCAA tournament tips off its epicenter. Even the game’s inven- litical affiliation. This has been accom- and the games begin across our sta- tor, James Naismith, once said: ‘‘Bas- panied by the hollowing out of many of diums, field houses, and arenas, Indi- ketball really had its origin in Indiana, our communities and a loss of faith in ana’s hardwood civic temples, as we which remains the center of the sport.’’ the public spaces and access to these like to think of them, I know will be a So it is appropriate that this year’s public spaces and institutions that reflection for our love for basketball NCAA tournament will be played in its shape our national identity and bind and an exhibition of our collaborative entirety in our State. this vast, pluralistic, and beautiful ability to host such a large event dur- Now this, of course, is in part be- country together. ing such a difficult time. cause planning and hosting 68 teams in Now, these are dangerous trends, this But what will also be on display is the middle of a global pandemic pre- separation, this tribalism; ones that we the other reason it is right and proper sents unprecedented challenges, chal- are going to have to work hard to turn that this event takes place in Indiana. lenges that Hoosiers in and around In- back. There is only so much this body We are devoted to this sport because it dianapolis are going to be able to navi- can do—I am under no illusions—there brings us hope, and it brings us to- gate. And they will be able to work is only so much government can do to gether. It instills the virtues necessary their world-class college campuses in make America whole again. to preserve many of the other features order to host teams from around the That is why we should cherish and that make our country so special. It country. It is a great source of pride celebrate the institutions that do have really can help make America whole for us. the power to unite us. And, as any Hoo- again.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.099 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1605 Now and then, we all need to be gent- Well, it is rare that that kind of domestic terrorism. Six of the eight ly reminded, I think, of the importance supermajority shows up on anything victims were women of Asian descent. of these very things, and I can think of important. We mourn the lives of those lost and no better time or place for that than That is what happens when you play pray for the families and loved ones. March in Indiana. out the filibuster tradition to an ex- While local and Federal authorities Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, let treme. As one staffer said to me the are still investigating the gunman’s me thank my colleague from Indiana. other day, the Senate is in a death spi- motives, we know that in the past year You can’t do better than ‘‘Hoosiers.’’ It ral. No one can bring anything to the it has been a perilous time for Asian is one of my favorite movies. It is the floor that might be subject to a fili- Americans and those from the Pacific story of a small Indiana town beating buster because you can’t imagine Islands, especially women. the big city players, and, if I am not where you are going to get 60 votes. Since the pandemic began last mistaken, my former colleague in the I hope he is wrong, but I can under- March, nearly 3,800 hate incidents tar- House, Lee Hamilton, might have been stand his analysis. The measures that geting these Americans have been re- one of those players on the big city we have considered so far this year in ported. I expect the number of unre- team. I think he told me at one point. the U.S. Senate, after 2 months-plus— ported incidents is much higher. It is a great story and all eyes are on well, the impeachment trial—that Asian-American women have had rac- Indianapolis and Indiana now with the didn’t require any filibuster votes. The ist insults shouted at them from across NCAA tournament and your neighbors nominations that come before us every streets. Grandparents have been as- to the west, Illinois, headed across the day are not subject to a filibuster. And, saulted and killed while running er- border. It is going to make a good of course, there is the reconciliation rands. Some Asian Americans have showing, I hope, for the Fighting Illini. bill—the American rescue program for even begun carrying pepper spray, Thank you very much for reminding President Biden—that was under a pro- wearing body cameras, and walking in us of that great American tradition. cedure where you couldn’t use a fili- groups to protect themselves from SENATE FILIBUSTER RULE buster. wanton violence. Increasingly, AAPI Madam President, earlier in the day, So now things are quiet on the floor Americans do not feel safe in their own my friend and colleague from Texas, of the Senate again this week and next neighborhoods. Senator CORNYN, came to the floor and week because whatever you bring here This palpable fear is proof of how raised some questions about my com- is subject to a threat of a filibuster, dangerous racist stereotypes and dema- mitment to the filibuster as a rule in and you need 60 votes. I have watched goguery can be. When former President the Senate. He quoted me several years this play out on an issue near and dear Trump insists on calling the ago as saying the filibuster is kind of to my heart. It is called the DREAM coronavirus the ‘‘China virus,’’ as he an indication of what the Senate was Act, which I introduced 20 years ago— did again last night on FOX News, he is all about, and I still stand by that. 20 years ago. It basically says that if not simply spouting hateful, childish The Senate, of course, with two Sen- you were brought to this country as an rhetoric. He is granting people permis- ators from each State, regardless of infant, toddler, or a child—your par- sion. Permission to target neighbors their population, is an opportunity for ents made the decision—you grow up and fellow citizens. Permission to hate. smaller States and minorities to be here and you ought to have a fighting This kind of language divides and represented and to have a voice. And chance to earn your way to legal status preys on fears. It offers the kind of an- the filibuster, at least in some re- and citizenship. That is it. swer to every problem that you might spects, was a procedural reflection of Overwhelming majorities of people in expect from these people. There is al- that same value. all political parties support it. They ways somebody you could fear and But I would say to Senator CORNYN, I think it is a good idea. And you say: someone you can hate. The sad reality have been moved and changed my mind DURBIN, you came here to be a legis- is that racist fear-mongering has al- somewhat on filibuster because of lator, and, in 20 years, you can’t pass ways been part of the American story. nothing—nothing. That is what has one bill? Today, we know, by testimony from been happening on the floor of the U.S. Well, I tried. Five times I brought the FBI Director, that it is a growing Senate, nothing. When Senator MCCON- the DREAM Act to the floor of the U.S. danger to every American. Intelligence NELL, as the Republican leader, was in Senate, and it was stopped with a fili- analysts warn us that White suprema- charge of the Senate over the last 2 buster each and every time. I got a ma- cists and other far-right extremists are years, we did little or nothing. jority, and I still have a majority in I didn’t run for this office to rep- the most significant domestic ter- support of it, but I can’t get that 60 resent the people of Illinois and to help rorism threat facing the United States. votes—that magic 60 votes that is our Nation to watch the ink dry on Of course, we look across the ocean to needed under a filibuster. documents that are being pushed back the threat of terrorism after 9/11. Well, I am frustrated by that, and I and forth on desks here. We came here Sadly, now we have to look across the hope my frustration is manifest by to do something. street. Two years ago, because of the fili- what I said on the floor. My challenge For far too long the Federal Govern- buster, 2 years ago, we considered 22 to the Members of the Senate on both ment has failed to adequately address amendments in the course of 1 year on sides of the aisle is very simply this: If this growing threat. We saw the lethal the floor of the Senate. That is not you believe in the filibuster and if you results of that inattention on January counting vote-arama, that contraption believe in working, show me that you 6, right here in this Senate Chamber. of a procedure where we debate all of 2 can pass an important bill subject to Groups of far-right nationalists and minutes before we vote on something, the filibuster. Do it next week or the neo-Nazis, provoked by former Presi- but real debate and real amendments— week following. Bring something to the dent Trump, stormed our Capitol in an 22. floor. Let’s debate it, let’s amend, and attempted insurrection. Well, the following year, 2020, dra- let’s vote it. I don’t think that is un- I have introduced a bipartisan bill in matic increase. We went all the way up reasonable to ask. In fact, I think that the Senate that would give law en- to 29 amendments in the course of a is the reason we were elected to come forcement the resources to address this year. here. threat. It is called the Domestic Ter- You say: Well, give me some meas- So I would say to the defenders of the rorism Prevention Act. It would estab- urement in history. My wife said: What filibuster: Try to defend what has hap- lish offices to combat domestic ter- does that mean? In the first year of the pened on the floor of the Senate the rorism in the Department of Justice, Obama administration, we had 240 last 2 years—almost nothing. We can the FBI, and the Department of Home- amendments in the first year. Now we do better. The American people expect land Security. Those offices would as- are down to 22 and 29. Why? Because we it of us. sess the domestic terrorism threat reg- reached a point now where everyone as- GEORGIA SHOOTINGS ularly so that law enforcement can sumes that every issue is going to be Madam President, last night, near focus their limited resources on the filibustered, and therefore if you don’t Atlanta, GA, a gunman murdered eight most significant threats, like those have 60 votes, forget it. people in what appears to be an act of facing AAPI Americans today.

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The Senator from Delaware. night’s attack near Atlanta was a mass after day after day. Their objections to Mr. CARPER. While my colleague shooting, a uniquely American threat. him are all over the map. They say Senator DURBIN is here, there is a real Next week, the Senate Judiciary Com- they oppose him because of his support irony here to say that our Republican mittee, which I chair, will hold a hear- for the Affordable Care Act. Remember friends are not going to support Xavier ing on gun violence in America. Too that one—President Obama’s Afford- Becerra because of his support of the many people get shot in America—not able Care Act, which took half of the Affordable Care Act. One key ingre- just near Atlanta but in the cities of people who were uninsured in America dient of the Affordable Care Act is ac- Chicago and St. Louis and all across and gave them the protection of health tually the exchanges to provide for our country. How many times have we insurance, maybe for the first time in those who don’t have access to cov- seen images in those communities like their lives. It provided health coverage erage from their employer or some we did last night of another mass to more than 20 million Americans. It other way to get in a group. shooting? America is better than this. has been a lifeline to families nation- But that was an idea that was intro- We need to take action to reduce the wide. duced in 1993 by 23 Republican Sen- number of gun deaths in this Nation. Most people would say: Thank good- ators—23 Republican Senators—as an We are going to get to work in the Sen- ness Mr. Becerra supported it. For a alternative to HillaryCare, and it never ate Judiciary Committee to try to find man who wants to be Secretary of got anywhere. It never went anywhere some common, bipartisan ground to ad- HHS, you would almost insist on that. until an enterprising Governor from dress it. Maybe we will fail. I hope we And yet Republicans oppose his nomi- Massachusetts—I heard about him— succeed. We have to try. nation because of that, and they also said: Here is a way one can enforce this It is time for the Senate to stop cow- don’t like the fact that he was the at- and provide opportunities for the peo- ering before any special interest group torney general of California and he en- ple to get healthcare coverage that and pass commonsense gun safety pol- forced the State’s COVID–19 rules. How otherwise wouldn’t have it. He said icy. To the people of Atlanta, to mem- can defending public health rules dis- this might work. And they introduced bers of the AAPI community, and all qualify a person who wants to be Amer- it as RomneyCare in the State of Mas- across America, we are standing with ica’s top public health official? sachusetts. And do you know what? It you. We are grieving with you. We will We are in the midst of a lethal pan- worked. It made healthcare coverage do everything in our power to protect demic that has claimed nearly 530,000 available to a lot of people, and it you. American lives. More people are in- helped on the affordability side too. NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA fected and dying every day. Is this any For our Republican friends to say Madam President, our Nation is at a time to play politics with the Depart- that is the reason why—his support for critical moment in our fight against ment of Health and Human Services? I the ACA, a key ingredient of which is COVID–19. We have seen declining in- don’t think so. the exchange—is an irony here. So I fections, declining hospitalizations and Xavier Becerra is an effective man- hope it is not lost on our friends. deaths. And thanks to three effective ager, a smart, thoughtful, passionate I thank Senator DURBIN for those vaccines—and, perhaps, more on the leader. He is the right person to lead comments. way—and adherence to social the Department. He served in the U.S. Like my friend Senator DURBIN, I, distancing and mask wearing, this new House of Representatives for more than too, rise in support of Attorney Gen- administration has put together a com- two decades. As California’s top pros- eral Xavier Becerra, a longtime public prehensive plan to address and defeat ecutor in 2017, he took on the tobacco servant and President Biden’s nominee this virus, but we aren’t out of the companies and the opioid manufactur- to be our next Secretary of Health and woods yet. ers—three cheers for him in both in- Human Service. In the United States, we have less stances—and he helped defend For a year now, I have been saying to than 5 percent of the world’s popu- healthcare for families, women, and anybody who would listen that the lation and 20 percent of the COVID the LGBTQ community. only way to really get our economy cases and deaths. We can continue to In his confirmation hearing, Mr. back on track, to put parents back to see 50,000 to 60,000 new COVID cases Becerra highlighted his commitment work, kids back in the classroom, and every day. We still have approximately to serving all Americans by expanding life back to normal in the United 4,700 people hospitalized because of access to health insurance, lowering States of America is to do all that we COVID in the United States. We still prescription drug prices, improving can to put this devastating pandemic tragically lose 1,200 American lives rural healthcare, and addressing racial in our Nation’s rearview mirror. That each day. and ethnic disparities in care. Would means vaccinating as many at-risk While access is improving greatly, we you expect anything less from a man Americans as safely and as quickly as still see too many people struggling to who wants to lead our public health ef- possible. get a vaccine. If we are going to defeat fort? In fact, under the leadership of our this virus once and for all, we need our When he is finally confirmed this new President, America is leading the top public health officials in place on week, after this unconscionable delay— way in the production and the distribu- the job. and he will be confirmed—he will be tion of vaccines. How about that—lead- Yet our Republican colleagues con- the first Latino to serve as Secretary ing the world? tinue to block the nomination of Xa- of HHS. His historic confirmation will Each day we are breaking records on vier Becerra to head the Department of be especially meaningful at this mo- the number of new Americans who are Health and Human Services, the chief ment in time when Latinos are dis- being vaccinated. After going through Federal Agency responsible for our proportionately affected by the med- one of the darkest periods in American public health response to COVID. Their ical and economic impact of COVID. history, we are finally beginning to see campaign to leave the top public Delaying his confirmation only hurts the light at the end of the tunnel. But health position in this Nation empty in our Nation—still struggling to beat as we ramp up for actual distribution the midst of a pandemic is unwise. It this pandemic; still working to get ev- throughout America and help make has to come to an end. eryone vaccinated, to get our schools sure that all people—all people from It has been 3 months—3 months— open, and everybody back to work. rural communities to urban cities— since President Biden announced that Sadly, these Republican Senators who have equitable access to lifesaving vac- he would nominate Mr. Becerra to have led this charge against him are cines, we need to make sure that the

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I believe he is the right person As attorney general of California, as nity, literally reach out to them and for this job at this point in our Na- has been mentioned, he led the charge touch them and convince them that, tion’s history. for a coalition of States to defend the no, this is something they should do; As a key member of the Biden admin- Affordable Care Act against multiple they should take this chance and be istration, he will work with the White attempts by the Trump administration glad they did. House. He will work with us in the Con- to dismantle this landmark legislation Four years ago, this body confirmed gress to tackle the coronavirus pan- altogether. President Trump’s nominee for Health demic and to coordinate our Nation’s I once asked somebody—I asked him. and Human Services within just 20 response to it. I said: What is it about your experience days—20 days from the start of his ad- Just as he has done throughout his that would suggest you could run a big ministration. We knew then that this career, he will fight to expand afford- operation like the Department of role was important to fill. It took us 20 able healthcare, address persistent Health and Human Services? days. health disparities, and restore HHS’s He said: Well, I have run the Depart- Now, in the midst of a deadly pan- mission to protect the health and well- ment of Justice in California. It is the demic, one that has taken the lives of being of all Americans. second largest Department of Justice over 530,000 Americans—a toll that ex- Madam President, I have heard sev- in the country, second only to the Fed- ceeds the number of American deaths eral of my Republican colleagues call- eral Department of Justice. on the battlefields of World War I, ing into question Xavier Becerra’s—At- I forget how many thousands—maybe World War II, and the Vietnam war, in torney General Becerra’s qualifications tens of thousands—of employees they which I served—we cannot afford to let to serve as HHS Secretary. Obviously have, but it is a huge operation in a another day go by without confirming they are free to express their concerns. huge State with a ton of people. Xavier Becerra. As Senators, it is our duty to vet and Xavier Becerra brought together at- With all of that, I just want to say, evaluate Cabinet nominees and make torneys general from both sides of the colleagues, it is time. It is over time, sure that we believe they are going to aisle to hold opioid manufacturers ac- and we need to confirm Xavier. I be best able to serve the American peo- countable for the addiction crisis that think—in fact, I am convinced he will ple. I take the responsibility seriously. we are still struggling with. do a good job. He will make us proud. I know our Presiding Officer does as When the pandemic hit, he went to We need him. The President needs him. well. But let me set the record bat for Californians on everything from And with him on board as the leader of straight, if I could, on Xavier Becerra. protections for our workers from expo- HHS, he can go to work on behalf of I am confident that with his decades of sure to COVID–19, increasing trans- the American people and put this pan- experience working on healthcare parency in nursing homes, to securing demic behind us for good, and we need issues in Congress and as California’s key safeguards for the rights of front- that day to come soon. I don’t see anybody else waiting to attorney general, he will be an invalu- line healthcare personnel. speak. I think maybe I should suggest able part of President Biden’s adminis- His past leadership is a major reason why President Biden is asking him the absence of a quorum. tration as we work together to combat The PRESIDING OFFICER. The today to accept the responsibilities of the pandemic nationally. clerk will call the roll. Some of the critics on the other side overseeing responses to many of our The legislative clerk proceeded to of the aisle say: What does he know Nation’s most urgent needs, including call the roll. about healthcare? Well, as it turns out, the distribution of COVID–19 vaccina- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Madam Presi- he served for I want to say two decades tions, restoring the public confidence dent, I ask unanimous consent that the on the House Committee on Ways and in vital public health institutions, and order for the quorum call be rescinded. Means. The last time I checked—you boosting family health and financial The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without may want to double-check me on this— security in the wake of the pandemic. objection, it is so ordered. I think the primary responsibility of With so much of the COVID–19 re- NO HATE ACT that committee is Medicare, and for sponse being executed at the State and Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Madam Presi- somebody who served that long on that local levels, we are fortunate that dent, we are working today in the committee, I bet he knows a thing or President Biden has chosen as his HHS shadow of a truly hideous, horrific se- two about Medicare. As it turns out, he Secretary Xavier Becerra, a leader ries of murders that occurred yester- does. with relevant, on-the-ground, State- day in Atlanta, GA, and I want to start Throughout his career in public serv- based experience. by expressing my sympathies to the ice, Xavier Becerra has shown an un- As a former State treasurer, former families that are affected, families of wavering commitment to protecting Governor, former chairman of the Na- innocent women who were gunned and expanding healthcare availability tional Governors Association, to have down heinously by a murderer there. for millions of American families and somebody with this kind of State-based Eight lives were taken by that gun- workers, especially those in vulnerable experience, what a blessing that would man, six of them Asian women. communities who remain underserved. be. There is an active, ongoing investiga- In the House of Representatives, he As the head of the largest State de- tion, and I have no intention of pre- was a senior member of the Ways and partment of justice in the Nation, over- judging the outcome. Justice must be Means Committee, which helped to seeing thousands of employees, Attor- done, and I have confidence in the law make the Affordable Care Act, which is ney General Becerra has a proven track enforcement authorities of Atlanta based on a Republican idea, I think out record and the management experience that they will assure that justice is of the Heritage Foundation in 1993 necessary to take on the massive oper- done. that, as I mentioned earlier, MITT ROM- ations at HHS. He will also make, as So we don’t know for sure what the NEY helped make a household word in Senator DURBIN has mentioned, history gunman’s motivation was, but we know the State of Massachusetts when he as the first Latino American to take on eight of the women were Asian, and we was Governor there. And I think half of this role, providing important perspec- know for sure that this horrific shoot- the people who had healthcare cov- tive as Latinos and other minority ing rampage is only the latest egre- erage—who didn’t have it when we cre- communities continue to be dispropor- gious incident in a sickening, des- ated the ACA have it. They have it tionately impacted by the pandemic. picable trend of anti-Asian-American, today. We cut in half the number of As we try to make sure that about a or AAPI, violence that has terrorized people who don’t have access to third of the American people who are the Asian-American community over healthcare coverage. saying they are not going to take the recent months. In the State of Delaware, the cost of vaccine—they don’t care; they are And we know many of these incidents coverage is actually dropping in the ex- going to take a chance—and a lot of were, in fact, hate crimes motivated by

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It is a walking [on] the streets and exercising peatedly unreported, and it would pro- pandemic that has left no family un- even the most normal rights.’’ vide more incentives for reporting and touched, as all of us in this Chamber And he is absolutely correct. It tears new penalties—or encourage the impo- know, and no community unscathed. at our society. It degrades our trust in sition of penalties—that truly fit the We have lost more than half a mil- each other and in the fairness of Amer- crime. lion of our fellow citizens and people to ica and the survivability of values and Hate crimes are corrosive to our so- COVID–19, including 7,800-plus in Con- rights that are central to our democ- cial fabric. They corrupt the pillars of necticut. While there is light at the racy. our society, and their effect is unmis- end of the tunnel, each day brings a The increase in violence against takable. new loss. And we don’t know how long Asian Americans must end, and we all They traumatize and terrorize the that tunnel may be. know it. We all say it, but we must do communities that are their targets—in The Biden administration has been it. In Congress, we must do everything this case, Asian Americans, who have laser-focused on ending this pandemic in our power to provide law enforce- become more and more fearful as these since day one. Every day, more and ment and prosecutors with the re- incidents have multiplied. We all have more Americans are receiving the vac- sources and the tools they need to a part to do in stopping this scourge. cine. Every day, more and more Ameri- overcome it, to successfully fight it, And we know that it is rampant, in cans are beginning to see the big, bold which they can do. And they need the part, because of the White suprema- benefits of the American Rescue Plan will and determination to wield the cists and domestic terrorism and vio- that President Biden signed last week, tools and resources that we give them lent extremism that showed its ugly and every day we are seeing strong because they have to not only inves- face in this Chamber earlier this year. leadership from the Biden administra- tigate, as they will this gunman, but It showed its brutal, cruel force in this tion in addressing this deep crisis. also to effectively prosecute and assure building. While there is hope at this moment, just punishment. It is the same virus and cancer that there are immense healthcare chal- We don’t know for sure the motiva- is metastasizing in this country today. lenges still to be overcome, from in- tion. We have evidence. And we can’t And its visible forms are the assaults, creasing healthcare affordability and say for sure how many hate crimes harassment, and discrimination that reducing the uninsured rate to low- there have been against Asian Ameri- may well have been reflected in those ering drug costs, to fighting back cans or others in our great country, murders yesterday. against healthcare disparities and pro- but we have a pretty good idea where it I hope the NO HATE Act passes, but tecting reproductive rights, and, I all came from. it won’t be for a while. I hope we can would repeat, lowering prescription The rise in anti-Asian-American vio- take other action, but it will take drug costs. Job No. 1 for America, low- lence started with the previous admin- time. And in the meantime, we can all ering prescription drug costs. Job No. istration, who failed to address and take it as a moral imperative as our 2, lowering prescription drug costs. We manage the COVID–19 pandemic, and duty to denounce—not condoned by our need to reduce the prices of medicine rather than listen to the scientists and silence—these groups and their extrem- that Americans need every day, aside work to stop its spread, it sought to ist ideologies in White supremacists from the pandemic, every day. Pre- scapegoat a part of our country. It that perpetuate and expand the virus scription drug prices plague them, sought to scapegoat Asian Americans and cancer of hate crimes and hatred. cause them worry, force them to make with xenophobic and hate-filled rhet- Hate speech—fighting words—incite- tough choices between eating and using oric. ment in our society. the medicine, paying their rent, and Words have consequences. We all say NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA buying the drugs they need to survive. it. We all know it. And we must de- Now, a bright spot for America today Attorney General Becerra served as nounce the words that spur and spew is the confirmation, which we hope will deputy attorney general in California hatred and cause or contribute to hate happen in the next 24 hours, of the first and later as a member of the State as- crimes. Hate crimes are a growing Latino Secretary of Health and Human sembly before he went to the House of scourge. The numbers are surging, Services in America, the first. He was Representatives, here in the Capitol, whether it is against Asian Americans, the first in his working-class family to for more than two decades. As a Con- Muslim Americans, Jewish Americans, go to college. He broke barriers gressman—and I think this point is Black Americans. When it is against throughout his career. really important—then-Representative Americans, it is against America. Xavier Becerra, presently the attor- Xavier Becerra fought to pass the Af- Words do have consequences. ney general of California, will be a fordable Care Act, and then he fought Stop AAPI Hate, which tracks vio- leader of toughness, bravery, and vi- to defend it against the Trump admin- lence and harassment against the AAPI sion at the Department of Health and istration. community, Asian Americans, received Human Services. As California’s attorney general, he more than 1,100 reports of COVID-re- I stand here as a former attorney was a warrior in fighting to preserve lated harassment, discrimination, and general, actually, for 20 years. I know the ACA, and he will continue to fight assault in its first two operational well how much of that job is spent on for the men and women who depend on weeks last March. And now it has re- healthcare policy, and I know also the the ACA. And more and more of them, corded more than 3,800 incidents since management skills it takes to achieve fortunately, are taking advantage of it the start of the pandemic—3,800 inci- real concrete results. because of the American Rescue Plan. dents of harassment, discrimination, Attorney General Becerra is deeply He is also a leader in taking on Big and sometimes physical assault— qualified because of his work as State Tobacco. I sued the tobacco companies, spurred and encouraged and condoned attorney general, but he also enjoys a helped to lead a multi-State attorney by public officials who used that hate- wealth of other experience, both per- general group, and I know it takes filled rhetoric to cover their own fail- sonal and professional, that make him courage to stand up and speak out and ures in dealing with the pandemic. exactly the right person at this mo- act against Big Tobacco. And he has As the investigators and prosecutors ment for that job. He knows the impor- done more. He has taken that fight to go forward, we will learn more, and we tance of healthcare—equitable a new frontier. He is committed to pro- need to let them do their jobs. But that healthcare, reducing the disparities in tecting our children from the scourge doesn’t mean we should remain silent, healthcare in our country that afflict of flavored tobacco and the insidious nor does it give us an excuse to be us now. products—often they are flavored too— inert. We need to denounce that kind of We have been in a healthcare crisis that are sold by vaping giants, which rhetoric. We need to take action. for more than a year, the deepest, most now include some tobacco companies.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.107 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1609 Attorney General Becerra is a leader erenced already, Attorney General Let me also say this. As some of the in protecting reproductive rights. He is Becerra was the leading force behind first Latinos in our respective posi- a leader in expanding mental the lawsuit to protect the Affordable tions, both Xavier and I are not unfa- healthcare services. He is a leader in Care Act. Yes, he had the audacity to miliar with being held to a different the fight against the opioid epidemic. maintain protections for people with standard. It is a different standard He is a leader for LGBTQ health and preexisting conditions and for those today that is so stark that our col- for ending the disparities. suffering from a mental illness. Over leagues are willing to delay his con- We are in a racial justice movement the course of this past year, he has also firmation through the night. Yes, in now, a racial justice movement that is fought to protect frontline healthcare the middle of a global health pandemic, seeking to end those deep disparities, workers from further exposure to Republicans are holding up the nomi- causing twice as many people in com- COVID–19. nee for Secretary of Health and Human munities of color to die during the pan- Xavier Becerra’s parents emigrated Services. They are holding up the first demic and only half as many now to from Mexico, just like my parents did, Latino nominee to head this critical have the vaccine so far because we with a dream of building a better life agency during a pandemic that has dis- have lived through 4 years of dishon- for themselves and their family. Just a proportionately devastated the Latino esty and disregard for science and 4 few days ago, I spoke in this Chamber community. years of attacks on our healthcare sys- about my family’s history and journey It is time to let Xavier Becerra get to tem, particularly for the underserved. in this country. A hard-working short- work. I urge my colleagues to end the That is the challenge, among others, order cook and housekeeper raised the delay on Xavier Becerra’s confirmation that Attorney General Becerra will son who now serves in the U.S. Senate. for Secretary of Health and Human confront. He will be vigorous, brave, The same is true for Xavier Becerra’s Services. and tough, and he will work to lower family. He, the son of a construction Thank you, Mr. President. the cost of prescription drugs. He will and clerical worker, is on the verge of f take on those interests that may be becoming the most important health against the healthcare goals and pur- official in our Nation. That is the LEGISLATIVE SESSION poses of the American people. And we American dream. need him now more than ever in this But, unfortunately, tragically, over --- critical position. I urge my colleagues half a million Americans have had MORNING BUSINESS to vote for him tomorrow when we their dream cut short by COVID–19, over half a million lives lost and mil- Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I ask have the chance to do so. unanimous consent that the Senate I yield the floor. lions more lives upended by this pan- demic. We need to act with urgency to proceed to legislative session and be in The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. a period of morning business, with Sen- OSSOFF). The Senator from California. end this crisis—urgency. But as I rise today to address this ators permitted to speak therein for up GEORGIA SHOOTINGS Chamber, urgency is severely lacking. to 10 minutes each. Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I want The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to begin by joining with so many of our While millions of Americans continue to struggle, our Republican colleagues objection, it is so ordered. colleagues and leaders around the are dragging things out, playing poli- (At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the country expressing our condolences to tics with the confirmation of Attorney following statement was ordered to be the victims of the senseless shootings General Becerra, one of the most quali- printed in the RECORD.) in Atlanta yesterday, in sharing our fied nominees to lead the Department thoughts and prayers to their families f of Health and Human Services that and friends. Our heart goes out to the this Chamber has ever considered. VOTE EXPLANATION greater community, and, of course, we They have distorted his record. ∑ Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, I was stand here to not only try to under- Let me point out that many Members necessarily absent for votes on March stand better what happened, how it of this Senate have worked alongside 17, 2021, so I could return to Hawaii to happened, but do the work necessary to Xavier Becerra here in Congress for tend to a family matter. try to ensure that it doesn’t happen decades. Republicans and Democrats On March 17, had I been present, I again—not in Atlanta, not anywhere in know Xavier Becerra is both a thought- would have voted yea on confirmation: the United States of America. ful leader and someone who is always Katherine C. Tai, of the District of Co- NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA willing to listen to both sides of an ar- lumbia, to be United States Trade Rep- Mr. President, I rise today to speak gument. He built an outstanding rep- resentative, Rollcall vote 123. in support of the nomination of my utation in the House, both as a legis- Mr. President, I was necessarily ab- friend California Attorney General Xa- lator and as a colleague. sent for votes on March 17, 2021, so I vier Becerra to serve as Secretary of As attorney general of California, could return to Hawaii to tend to a the Department of Health and Human overseeing the largest department of family matter. Services. justice in the Nation, second only to On March 17, had I been present, I As we all know, as we all feel, our the U.S. Department of Justice, Xavier would have voted yea on cloture mo- Nation is going through one of the showed no fear in working across the tion: Xavier Becerra, of California, to toughest health crises in our history. aisle. In fact, he partnered with Repub- be Secretary of Health and Human The COVID–19 pandemic has taken an lican attorneys general to increase ac- Services, Rollcall vote 124.∑ incredible toll on our country. Every cess to lifesaving drugs to treat (At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the State has been impacted. Every com- COVID–19. He worked across the aisle following statement was ordered to be munity has suffered, especially work- to protect drug discounts for health printed in the RECORD.) ing-class communities and commu- centers. nities of color, like the very neighbor- I can’t help but point out the obvi- f hoods that Attorney General Becerra ous. In fact, I am prepared to make CONFIRMATION OF and I grew up in. These communities this abundantly clear to the American are hurting and people are dying at people. The cynical delays and political KATHERINE C. TAI alarming rates, and they desperately games that we see being played are not ∑ Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, I rise to need someone who knows these com- actually about Mr. Becerra’s qualifica- support the nomination of Katherine munities to their core. tions. He is just as qualified as any of Tai to serve as the next United States Throughout his career, Xavier his predecessors. Sadly, Xavier Becerra Trade Representative. When confirmed, Becerra has always fought to improve is being held to a different standard—a Ms. Tai will be the first woman of color the lives of his constituents. As the different standard than other nominees and first Asian American to lead the first Latino attorney general of Cali- this Chamber has supported and con- Office of the U.S. Trade Representa- fornia, he made it his mission to tackle firmed over the last 4 years, including tive. the structural inequalities in our our most recent Health and Human Katherine Tai’s story is America’s healthcare system. As has been ref- Services Secretary. story. Her parents came to the United

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.108 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 States as graduate students and re- A family emergency has prevented In short, Xavier Becerra is the right mained here to make a better life for me from being here for today’s vote, candidate to lead the Department of themselves and their family, her father but if I were present, I would have Health and Human Services at this as a researcher at the Walter Reed Na- voted to confirm Katherine Tai as U.S. time, and I strongly urge the Senate to tional Military Medical Center and her Trade Representative. confirm his nomination. Thank you. mother as a scientist for the National I strongly urge my colleagues to sup- Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, Institutes of Health. port her nomination.∑ today I rise to speak in support of Xa- Given her parents’ background, Kath- f vier Becerra’s nomination to serve s erine is no stranger to public service, Secretary of Health and Human Serv- NOMINATION OF XAVIER BECERRA and through her parents’ hard work ices, HHS. and dedication to make a better life for Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I Attorney General Becerra will bring their daughter, she was able to attend rise today in support of Xavier a fresh perspective to HHS at a critical Yale University and Harvard Law, be- Becerra’s nomination to be Secretary time during this pandemic. While there came a talented trade lawyer, and was of the U.S. Department of Health and is light at the end of the tunnel with nominated by President Biden to lead Human Services. the distribution of the corona virus the Office of the U.S. Trade Represent- I am proud to have known Xavier vaccines, there is still work to do to ative. I have a deep appreciation for Becerra for many years as both a friend end this pandemic and put our country the Tais, their work ethic and their and colleague. He has spent decades on a road to recovery, and that is commitment to family. Representation serving California, including as the where Attorney General Becerra’s lead- matters, and Ms. Tai will be a rep- State’s attorney general and as a 12- ership will be crucial. resentative for the United States in term Congressman from Los Angeles. Attorney General Becerra’s 12 terms Mr. Becerra was the first in his fam- more ways than one. in the U.S. House of Representatives Ms. Tai is a highly-qualified nominee ily to receive a 4-year college degree, gave him a solid foundation in knowing with the experience to lead the U.S. earning his bachelor of arts in econom- how to set agendas and achieve results, trade policy at a critical time for our ics from Stanford University and, which we saw deployed in his work as a country, specifically as we continue to later, his juris doctorate from Stanford key leader on the Committee on Ways recover from the damage wrought by Law School. As a member of the House and Means ranking member of the Sub- the coronavirus pandemic and rebuild of Representatives, he was a strong ad- committee on Social Security, and our relationships with our allies vocate for the healthcare of his con- abroad. She is a person who can help stituents and fought to make the Af- chair of the House Democratic caucus. He helped to expand the Children’s mend relationships and restore alli- fordable Care Act law. And as Cali- Health Insurance Program, modernize ances. fornia attorney general he has been a and strengthen Medicare, and helped Supporters have described her as a staunch defender of the Affordable Care pass the Affordable Care Act. His com- knowledgeable, tenacious trade expert Act, leading 20 States and the District who will work with a cross-section of of Columbia in defense of the Afford- mitment to the letter and spirit of this advocates and stakeholders with the able Care Act before the Supreme law is something he carried into his goal of bettering the lives of the Amer- Court. role as California attorney general, ican people and strengthening our As part of his focus on protecting the fighting to maintain his State’s ability economy at all levels. They have de- health of Americans, Mr. Becerra has to bring millions of previously unin- scribed her willingness to build coali- worked on a bipartisan basis with sured residents under the Affordable tions across party lines, highlighting multistate coalitions of attorneys gen- Care Act’s umbrella. her broad support from both Democrats eral on issues still affecting our coun- Last November, he led the defense of and Republicans, and from the labor, try today. These include the need to re- the Affordable Care Act in the U.S. Su- business, and environmental commu- duce youth exposure to tobacco prod- preme Court on behalf of 20 States and nities. They have referred to her time ucts like e-cigarettes, increasing ac- the District of Columbia. His tweet as a trade lawyer at the Office of the cess to COVID–19 treatments, as well after the oral arguments concisely U.S. Trade Representative, where she as addressing the opioid epidemic and sums up the national importance of his worked to enforce trade agreements the considerable harm it has caused effort: ‘‘The ACA saves lives. It is the with China to hold that country ac- families. law of the land.’’ He brings a strong countable before the World Trade Orga- As our State’s attorney general, Mr. commitment to using the law and regu- nization. They have highlighted her Becerra has led the Nation’s second latory tools to make access to health time as a lawyer with the House Ways largest department of justice behind care and other vital services equi- and Means Committee, where she built only the U.S. Department of Justice. table—the very thing that makes our partnerships and crafted agreements His experience leading large and di- Nation strong. that received broad bipartisan ap- verse organizations will position him I look forward to working with him proval. These included the U.S.-Mex- to successfully lead the Department of on ensuring that everyone has access ico-Canada Trade Agreement, which Health and Human Services, which is to quality and affordable healthcare, passed the Senate by an 89–10 vote and the Nation’s largest Federal agency by and I know he will be a partner in the the House by a 385–41 vote. Ms. Tai budget. fight against the corona virus and our played a key role in crafting the agree- As Secretary, he will lead the Na- goal of getting all eligible Americans ment, which speaks to her skills and tion’s top health agency charged with vaccinated, even in hard-to-reach experience. enhancing the health and well-being of areas. Perhaps more importantly, however, all Americans. In this global pandemic, Last week, President Biden signed Ms. Tai will prioritize trade policies he will play a lead role in overseeing into law the American Rescue Plan that promote workers, families, the en- the implementation of President Act, which included major funding to vironment, and local communities. I Biden’s national strategy for COVID–19 address the—Nation’s worsening men- met with Ms. Tai just after President response, which is vital to defeating tal health and addiction crisis. This is Biden nominated her, and during our the virus that has plagued our country a high priority of mine and an issue conversation, it was clear she under- for far too long. His history-making which Attorney General Becerra has stands that trade policies have real nomination as the first Latino to man- firsthand experience. He started his ca- world implications for everyday people. age this Department comes at a time reer as a legal aid attorney in Massa- She knows that if trade deals are not when this pandemic is affecting com- chusetts, supporting clients contending working for people, then they need to munities of color at much higher rates with mental health issues. I am eager change. People need to come first as we than white Americans. And those of us to work with him on this issue. develop trade deals. At a time when who know him personally know the Addressing the skyrocketing costs of people are still working to recover level of his concern and the strength of prescription drugs is another area from the coronavirus, Ms. Tai is the his dedication to protect the health where Attorney General Becerra has Trade Representative we need for the and safety of all hard-working Ameri- shown key leadership. He and I share a United States. cans and their families. belief that fairer competition means

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In 2018, he was inducted into the competitive business practices to help servant and successful small business- Indiana Sportswriters and Sports- reduce drug prices and ensure that peo- woman, to lead the Small Business Ad- casters Hall of Fame, and he received ple have access to the drugs they need. ministration. one of Indiana’s highest honors, the In March 2020, he led a bipartisan group Small businesses are a cornerstone of Sagamore of the Wabash, from Gov- of 46 States attorneys general who suc- Maryland’s economy, creating jobs, ernor Eric Holcomb in 2020. cessfully advocated before the U.S. Su- driving innovation, and anchoring com- From the Purdue sports staff to the preme Court to uphold the rights of munities. Isabel Guzman’s extensive team players, everyone saw Larry as a States to regulate and address the ris- leadership experience serving at SBA true, dedicated Boilermaker and not just a typical play-by-play announcer. ing cost of prescription drugs. under the Obama administration and Throughout his career, Larry devoted The United States must do more to running her own small businesses posi- tions her well to support our small his charisma, talents, and life to the ensure that new technologies have ap- business communities as we finish the Lafayette community, and I believe his propriate privacy and security protec- fight against the COVID–19 pandemic work will serve as a benchmark for tions for health data. At a September and address the unique challenges those who aspire to join the field of 2020 hearing on the need for Federal faced by women- and minority-owned sports radio. data privacy legislation, Attorney Gen- small businesses across Maryland. I ask my colleagues to join me in ex- eral Becerra told me and other mem- In her new role as SBA Adminis- tending our sympathies to Larry’s bers of the Senate Committee on Com- trator, she will inherit an economic wife, Michelle; his children, Chad and merce, Science, and Transportation crisis compounded by a mismanaged Carly; his sister, Carol; his step- that ‘‘every consumer should be able to pandemic that has devastated the children and grandchildren; and all of own and control his or her data’’ and small business community from retail his family and friends as they mourn that ‘‘if we decide that we don’t want to restaurants and bars to sole-propri- his loss. And to Larry’s Purdue Univer- anyone to use [our data], it’s our etorships. She will be charged not only sity family, I wish his beloved Boiler- choosing.’’ His testimony was reas- with administering critical small busi- makers many, many ‘‘Bullseye!’’ mo- suring, and I look forward to working ness relief programs, including the ments in the years to come. with him to ensure consumers can have Economic Injury Disaster Loan Pro- f a peace of mind when it comes to the gram and the Paycheck Protection ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS security of their personal health data. Program, but also with building back --- Given the pandemic’s spotlight on better to shape the environment for a TRIBUTE TO MARGARET HUETTL the vulnerability of our Nation’s sen- thriving small business community. I iors, I am eager to work with the Biden look forward to working closely with ∑ Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, as we her to ensure that we build an inclu- administration to improve the safety observe National Women’s History sive economy that encourages and sup- and weTI-being of older Americans. Month throughout March, it gives me ports local entrepreneurs. When my 92–year-old dad living in a great pleasure to recognize one of memory care facility was diagnosed f North Dakota’s own history makers. Margaret Huettl from Minot has be- with COVID–19 last year, I was only REMEMBERING LARRY ‘‘CLIZ’’ able to visit him through a window. He come my State’s first female Eagle CLISBY Scout and is a member of the inaugural recognized me, but he just didn’t un- Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, today I class of young women to receive this derstand why we couldn’t be in the wish to honor and recognize the distin- high honor across the United States. same room together. Tens of thousands guished legacy of Larry ‘‘Cliz’’ Clisby, Margaret is a member of Scout Troop of families have been through these who passed away on February 27, 2021, 5401 of the Northern Lights Council. A wrenching situations over the past at the age of 74 after a valiant fight recent graduate of Minot High School, year and want to see the Federal Gov- against cancer. Famously known Margaret is currently studying biology ernment doing more. Attorney General across the State of Indiana as the leg- education at Minot State University. Becerra recently moved to make the endary Voice of the Boilermakers, he Despite the coronavirus pandemic, California Department of Justice Med- will forever be remembered for his un- which limited many Scouting group ac- icaid Fraud Control Unit a full-fledged matched play-by-play commentary of tivities over the past year, she contin- division, underscoring his commitment Purdue basketball and his trademark ued pressing on toward her goal of to protecting seniors and people with ‘‘Bullseye!’’ calls during crunch time. completing the merit badges necessary disabilities. I know his leadership will Born and raised in Ohio, Larry grad- to earn the award. For her Eagle Scout place the needs of seniors front and uated from Warren Howland High project, she spent 238 hours building a center. School and Kent State University. pit for gaga ball, which is a variation Attorney General Becerra has the ex- Shortly after college and service in the of dodgeball, for outdoor activities at pertise and experience and the enforce- U.S. Army, Larry started his broad- her home church, Zion Lutheran. ment and regulatory savvy to handle casting career in Paducah, KY. How- She said earning the 21 merit badges, the job of protecting public health, ever, his time in Paducah was brief, as along with completing her project and strengthening our hospitals and he moved to West Lafayette, IN, to the other requirements for the Eagle healthcare system, making sure people work for WLFI-TV in the sports de- Scout Award, helped her further de- partment in 1977. During his early ca- velop leadership, time management, have access to quality, affordable reer in the Lafayette area, Larry called and communication skills. She intends healthcare, and supporting our high school basketball games and as- to continue her involvement with healthcare workers. And as the first sisted during Purdue sports broadcasts. Troop 5401, transitioning to an adult Latino to lead the Department of It wasn’t until 1982 that Larry became leader this year. Health and Human Services, he will the full-time radio announcer for the I congratulate Margaret on achieving bring a personal understanding of the Boilermakers. this award through hard work and per- immediate need for equitable access to Over the course of nearly 40 years, sistence and a being a trailblazer for care. Larry called a total of 1,890 Purdue other young women who have an inter- With that, I ask my colleagues to men’s basketball games, including doz- est in the Scouting program. With only support the nomination of Xavier ens of high-profile Indiana vs. Purdue 6 percent of all scouts attaining the Becerra to be Secretary of Health and rivalry games. Since the 1980s, Larry rank of Eagle Scout, she now will be Human Services. was involved in many of Purdue’s his- recognized alongside the 2.5 million

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He considers to hear much more from Margaret in Frank ultimately did not serve due himself blessed to have been of the the future as she excels in academic, to a back injury incurred while playing more fortunate residents of the area. professional, and personal endeavors.∑ football for Ashland High, but the draft While I have appreciated his friendship f experience took him to Eagle County, over the years, Frank was an invalu- CO, where he used his education to as- able resource to me in the aftermath of RECOGNIZING BISSON’S SUGAR sist his sister with a new business that the Starbuck Fire. Along with many HOUSE she was operating in Vail Village near others from Clark County, he informed ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, today I the well-known ski resort. While tak- me on ways we could help direct the would like to recognize Bisson’s Sugar ing on this challenge in Colorado, he USDA and other governmental agen- House, a New Hampshire institution finished his degree at CU Boulder, de- cies to coordinate in providing assist- that is celebrating its 100th anniver- spite his long-lasting love for the K- ance to those that were severely af- sary. March is Maple Month in New State Wildcats. After earning his de- fected. Hampshire, where maple producers gree, his route led back home when he The announcement of retirement across our State produce more than applied for a vacant position at a bank from Frank came in mid-2020. His emo- 90,000 gallons of maple syrup, and the in Ashland. His first day at tional final day at Stockgrowers State Bisson family represents three genera- Stockgrowers State Bank was March Bank was on December 31, 2020. Due to tions of this great and tasty tradition. 15, 1976. the challenges that the pandemic Lazzare Bisson and his nephew Ar- Working as a loans officer, Frank brought to communities of all sizes, a mand found Bisson’s Sugar House in added a sense of small-town care for celebration of his retirement, unfortu- Berlin in 1921, and ran the business to- each of his customers over the years. nately, had to be postponed. However, I gether successfully for 15 years. After all, he would frequently see his couldn’t think of a better date to cele- Lazzare then passed the business on to customers at church, at the grocery brate the career of Frank York than Armand and his wife, Juliette. In 1953, store, and at Friday night sporting the 45th anniversary of his first day of they constructed a new sugar house to events in Ashland and surrounding employment at Stockgrowers State support their growing business, and communities in southwest Kansas. In Bank. While the difficulties of the pan- since then, they have welcomed fami- 2007, he earned the title of executive demic will still prevent many well- lies from New Hampshire and beyond vice president after years of loyally wishers from making it to Ashland to to see their work each spring. helping customers. One recent high- personally offer their congratulations, The Bisson family has prioritized light from his career was being award- I know that the amount of lives that preserving the traditional sugaring ex- ed as a recipient of the Pioneer Award have been positively affected by Frank perience, while also modernizing their in early 2020, which is given annually are plenty and stretch far beyond Ash- operations in order to provide high- by the Kansas Ag Bankers division of land. His family—including wife, Sue, quality, delicious maple products to the Kansas Bankers Association. When and children Joshua, Tyler, Emily, their customers. Each year, the Bisson he achieved the award, one customer of Adam, and Jennifer—should all be ex- family taps more than 3,000 trees, and his remarked to the Kansas Ag Bank- tremely proud of Frank’s career. I offer they still boil their sap on a wood-fired ers: ‘‘Frank just makes it simple to do my sincere congratulations to someone evaporator built by Armand and Juli- business and helps keep me connected I am proud to call my friend, Frank ette more than 50 years ago. During the to the Ashland community.’’ In return, York.∑ height of the sugaring season in March Frank likes to share that his clients f and April, they make candy with the and colleagues became ‘‘family’’ to same evaporator they have used since him. Being surrounded by good people MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT the 1940s. in an enjoyable community helped Messages from the President of the Since 1988, Bisson’s Sugar House has keep Frank at Stockgrowers for the en- United States were communicated to been run by Armand and Juliette tirety of his banking career. the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his Bisson’s niece Muriel and her husband I would be remiss if I did not speak of secretaries. Lucien Blais. For many families, an community involvement while sharing f annual trip to Bisson’s Sugar House about Frank York. Whether it was marks the beginning of spring. As the being involved in his children’s Boy EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED sugar business has passed from genera- Scouts troop, coaching local youth In executive session the Presiding Of- tion to generation, the Bisson family’s baseball programs in the summer, an- ficer laid before the Senate messages work has encouraged Granite Staters nouncing football games for Ashland from the President of the United to treasure our past and embrace the High, broadcasting SPIAA League high States submitting sundry nominations future. school basketball tournaments, or which were referred to the Committee I hope you will join me in celebrating serving on the board of organizations on Foreign Relations. the 100th anniversary of Bisson’s Sugar near and far in Kansas, Frank has done (The messages received today are House and sending them best wishes for it all. He currently serves on the board printed at the end of the Senate pro- a successful harvest and many more for KJIL Great Plains Christian Radio, ceedings.) years of sharing their traditions with in addition to the Kansas Leadership f the people of New Hampshire.∑ Center’s board, and serves as president f of the alumni board for his K-State MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE chapter of Delta Upsilon fraternity. At 10:32 a.m., a message from the TRIBUTE TO WALTER FRANK I have had the joy of getting to know YORK House of Representatives, delivered by Frank on a more personal level in this Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- ∑ Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, on Mon- past decade, as his son Tyler joined my nounced that the House has passed the day, March 15, the community of Ash- staff after earning his degree at K- following bills, in which it requests the land, KS, celebrated the career of State. Frank lives in the same farm- concurrence of the Senate: someone who dedicated nearly 45 years house that his grandfather built in H.R. 485. An act to reauthorize the Child to the Stockgrowers State Bank. Wal- 1912, just a few miles outside of Ash- Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and ter Frank York has called Ashland land. Farming and ranching has been a for other purposes. home since the day he was born. His side passion and a hobby for him since H.R. 1799. An act to amend the Small Busi- parents, Russell and Marjorie, brought he returned home for a career at ness Act and the CARES Act to extend the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.077 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1613 covered period for the paycheck protection ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tifying our democracy, and for other pur- program, and for other purposes. titled ‘‘Amendment of 40 CFR 63.6(f)(1) and 40 poses; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- The message also announced that CFR 63(h)(1) to Reflect Court Vacatur of Ex- ministration. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the emption from Emission Standards During By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Ms. BALD- Periods of Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunc- WIN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BENNET, order of the House of January 4, 2021, tion’’ (FRL No. 10019–05–OAR) received in the and Mr. BOOKER): the Speaker appoints the following Office of the President of the Senate on S. 784. A bill to amend the Social Security Members on the part of House of Rep- March 15, 2021; to the Committee on Environ- Act to establish a new employment, train- resentatives to the Joint Economic ment and Public Works. ing, and supportive services program for un- Committee: Mr. TRONE of Maryland, EC–641. A communication from the Endan- employed and underemployed individuals, in- Mrs. BEATTY of Ohio, Mr. POCAN of Wis- gered Species Biologist, Fish and Wildlife cluding individuals with barriers to employ- ment and those who are unemployed or un- consin, Mr. PETERS of California, Ms. Service, Department of the Interior, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule deremployed as a result of COVID–19, and for DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. LAHOOD of Illi- entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wild- other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- nois, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER of Wash- life and Plants; Removal of the Bradshaw’s nance. ington, and Mr. ESTES of Kansas. Lomatium (Lomatium bradshawii) From the By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. -- Federal List of Endangered and Threatened SCOTT of Florida, and Mr. INHOFE): At 6:07 p.m., a message from the Wildlife’’ (RIN1018–BD59) received in the Of- S. 785. A bill to withdraw normal trade re- House of Representatives, delivered by fice of the President of the Senate on March lations treatment from, and apply certain Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- 15, 2021; to the Committee on Environment provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 nounced that the House has passed the and Public Works. to, products of the People’s Republic of following bill, in which it requests the EC–642. A communication from the Chair, China, and to expand the eligibility require- ments for products of the People’s Republic concurrence of the Senate: Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, of China to receive normal trade relations H.R. 1085. An act to award three congres- a report entitled ‘‘March 2021 Report to Con- treatment in the future, and for other pur- sional gold medals to the United States Cap- gress on Medicaid and CHIP’’; to the Com- poses; to the Committee on Finance. itol Police and those who protected the U.S. mittee on Finance. By Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Mr. Capitol on January 6, 2021. PETERS): f f S. 786. A bill to require the Secretary of EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Transportation to review laws relating to MEASURES DISCHARGED COMMITTEE the illegal passing of school buses and to exe- The following bill was discharged cute a public safety messaging campaign re- The following executive reports of lating to illegal passing of school buses, and from the Committee on Veterans’ Af- nominations were submitted: for other purposes; to the Committee on fairs, and referred to the Committee on By Mrs. MURRAY for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Armed Services: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. S. 344. A bill to amend title 10, United *Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Florida, to be KENNEDY): States Code, to provide for concurrent re- Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the S. 787. A bill to amend the Atchafalaya Na- ceipt of veterans’ disability compensation Public Health Service, subject to qualifica- tional Heritage Area Act to extend the au- and retirement pay for disability retirees tions therefor as provided by law and regula- thority of the Secretary of the Interior to with fewer than 20 years of service and a tions, and to be Surgeon General of the Pub- provide assistance to the local coordinating combat-related disability, and for other pur- lic Health Service for a term of four years. entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage poses. *Rachel Leland Levine, of Pennsylvania, to Area under that Act; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. f be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services. By Mr. MARSHALL (for himself, Mrs. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER HYDE-SMITH, and Mr. HAWLEY): *Nomination was reported with rec- S. 788. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- COMMUNICATIONS ommendation that it be confirmed sub- enue Code of 1986 to establish a nonrefund- The following communications were ject to the nominee’s commitment to able tax credit for the purchase of gun safes laid before the Senate, together with respond to requests to appear and tes- and gun safety courses; to the Committee on accompanying papers, reports, and doc- tify before any duly constituted com- Finance. uments, and were referred as indicated: mittee of the Senate. By Mr. ROUNDS (for himself, Ms. SMITH, Mr. LANKFORD, and Ms. EC–637. A communication from the Direc- f SINEMA): tor of the Regulatory Management Division, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 789. A bill to repeal certain obsolete Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- laws relating to Indians; to the Committee ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- JOINT RESOLUTIONS on Indian Affairs. titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; California; South The following bills and joint resolu- By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Ms. Coast Air Quality Management District; tions were introduced, read the first HASSAN): Ventura County Air Pollution Control Dis- and second times by unanimous con- S. 790. A bill to amend the Federal Advi- trict; Correction’’ (FRL No. 10021–07–Region sory Committee Act to increase the trans- 9) received in the Office of the President of sent, and referred as indicated: parency of Federal advisory committees, and the Senate on March 15, 2021; to the Com- By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Ms. for other purposes; to the Committee on mittee on Environment and Public Works. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. DUR- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- EC–638. A communication from the Direc- BIN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, fairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, By Mr. BOOKER: Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. S. 791. A bill to amend title 40, United ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Ms. WARREN, States Code, to direct the Administrator of titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Jeffer- Mr. BOOKER, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. WAR- General Services to incorporate practices son County Gasoline Loading Facilities at NER, Mr. WYDEN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. and strategies to reduce bird fatalities re- Existing Bulk Terminals and New Bulk MENENDEZ, Mr. PETERS, Mr. sulting from collisions with certain public Plants’’ (FRL No. 10021–39–Region 4) received BLUMENTHAL, Mr. CASEY, Mrs. FEIN- buildings, and for other purposes; to the in the Office of the President of the Senate STEIN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. Committee on Environment and Public on March 15, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- SMITH, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. KING, Ms. Works. ronment and Public Works. DUCKWORTH, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself, Mr. EC–639. A communication from the Direc- KAINE, Mr. REED, Mr. BROWN, Mr. TESTER, Mr. WICKER, and Ms. SMITH): tor of the Regulatory Management Division, COONS, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. S. 792. A bill to amend the Motor Carrier Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- CORTEZ MASTO, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to modify ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ROSEN, Ms. HASSAN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, certain agricultural exemptions for hours of titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Jeffer- Mr. TESTER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. service requirements, and for other purposes; son County Existing and New VOC Storage HICKENLOOPER, Mr. KELLY, Mr. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Vessels Rule Changes’’ (FRL No. 10021–19–Re- LUJA´ N, Mr. WARNOCK, Mr. PADILLA, and Transportation. gion 4) received in the Office of the President and Mr. OSSOFF): By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, of the Senate on March 15, 2021; to the Com- S. 1. A bill to expand Americans’ access to Mr. BRAUN, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. CRAPO, mittee on Environment and Public Works. the ballot box, reduce the influence of big Mr. DAINES, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr. EC–640. A communication from the Direc- money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for HAGERTY, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. LANKFORD, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, public servants, and implement other anti- Mr. PAUL, Mr. RISCH, Mr. RUBIO, and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- corruption measures for the purpose of for- Mr. SCOTT of Florida):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:01 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16MR6.072 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 S. 793. A bill to require the Congressional By Ms. COLLINS: enhance accountability for the provision of Budget Office to make publicly available the S. 804. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- such services, and for other purposes; to the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and enue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and other details of computations used in cost on the amount individuals filing jointly can Pensions. analysis and scoring; to the Committee on deduct for certain State and local taxes; to By Mr. RISCH (for himself, Mr. MENEN- the Budget. the Committee on Finance. DEZ, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Ms. By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. SCOTT of BARRASSO, and Mrs. SHAHEEN): WARREN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. South Carolina, Mr. CORNYN, Mrs. S. 814. A bill to promote security partner- MARKEY): BLACKBURN, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. ship with Ukraine, and for other purposes; to S. 794. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- INHOFE, and Mr. CRUZ): the Committee on Foreign Relations. enue Code of 1986 to impose a corporate tax S. 805. A bill to repeal the wage require- By Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Ms. COL- rate increase on companies whose ratio of ments of the Davis-Bacon Act; to the Com- LINS, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. RISCH, Mr. compensation of the CEO or other highest mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and BRAUN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. BARRASSO, paid employee to median worker compensa- Pensions. Mr. LANKFORD, Mrs. CAPITO, Mrs. tion is more than 50 to 1, and for other pur- By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. SCOTT of South poses; to the Committee on Finance. CARPER, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOK- Carolina, Mr. ROUNDS, and Mr. By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. ER, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): HAWLEY): DURBIN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. WICKER, and S. 806. A bill to amend title 23, United S. 815. A bill to amend the Small Business Mrs. HYDE-SMITH): States Code, to require the Secretary of Act and the CARES Act to extend the cov- S. 795. A bill to establish the Emmett Till Transportation to establish a program to ered period for the paycheck protection pro- and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple provide grants to carry out activities to ben- gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- National Historic Site in the State of Illi- efit pollinators on roadsides and highway mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- nois, and for other purposes; to the Com- rights-of-way, including the planting and ship. mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. seeding of native, locally-appropriate grasses By Mr. RISCH: By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself and and wildflowers, including milkweed, and for S. 816. A bill to amend the Diplomatic Se- Ms. COLLINS): other purposes; to the Committee on Envi- curity Act of 1986 to provide for improved se- S. 796. A bill to codify maternity care co- ronment and Public Works. rious security incident investigations, and ordination programs at the Department of By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on For- Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to GRASSLEY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Ms. eign Relations. KLOBUCHAR): the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. f By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Mr. S. 807. A bill to permit the televising of Su- preme Court proceedings; to the Committee THUNE): SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND on the Judiciary. S. 797. A bill to require transparency, ac- SENATE RESOLUTIONS countability, and protections for consumers By Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. COL- online; to the Committee on Commerce, LINS, Mr. WARNER, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. The following concurrent resolutions Science, and Transportation. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mr. WYDEN): and Senate resolutions were read, and S. 808. A bill to amend the Securities Ex- By Mr. SCOTT of Florida: referred (or acted upon), as indicated: change Act of 1934 to promote transparency S. 798. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- in the oversight of cybersecurity risks at By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 Re- publicly traded companies; to the Committee CRAMER, Mr. CRAPO, Ms. ERNST, Mr. covery Rebates are not provided to prisoners; on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. HAGERTY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. SCOTT of to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. Florida, Ms. SINEMA, and Mr. By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. CAS- WYDEN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. BOOK- WICKER): SIDY, Ms. SMITH, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. ER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. S. Res. 119. A resolution establishing the WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. PADILLA): Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship DUCKWORTH, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. TESTER, S. 809. A bill to encourage and facilitate ef- Program for the placement in offices of Sen- Ms. MURKOWSKI, and Mr. MANCHIN): forts by States and other stakeholders to ators of children, spouses, and siblings of S. 799. A bill to require the Secretary of conserve and sustain the western population members of the Armed Forces who are hos- Energy to establish programs for carbon di- of monarch butterflies, and for other pur- tile casualties or who have died from a train- oxide capture, transport, utilization, and poses; to the Committee on Environment and ing-related injury; to the Committee on storage, and for other purposes; to the Com- Public Works. Rules and Administration. mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. By Mr. RISCH (for himself, Mr. MENEN- By Mr. BROWN (for himself and Ms. WYDEN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. DEZ, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. KAINE, and Mr. COLLINS): CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. CASSIDY): S. 800. A bill to amend title XVIII of the SCHUMER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. S. Res. 120. A resolution recognizing the Social Security Act to permit nurse practi- MANCHIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. Ninth Summit of the Americas and reaffirm- tioners and physician assistants to satisfy COONS, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. KLO- ing the commitment of the United States to the documentation requirement under the BUCHAR, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. SMITH, and a more prosperous, secure, and democratic Medicare program for coverage of certain Mr. BOOKER): Western Hemisphere; to the Committee on shoes for individuals with diabetes; to the S. 810. A bill to amend title 38, United Foreign Relations. Committee on Finance. States Code, to expand the list of diseases as- By Mr. BRAUN (for himself, Mr. By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Ms. HAS- sociated with exposure to certain herbicide YOUNG, Mr. BROWN, Ms. WARREN, and SAN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. YOUNG, and Ms. agents for which there is a presumption of Mr. MARKEY): ROSEN): service connection for veterans who served S. Res. 121. A resolution honoring the 100th S. 801. A bill to identify and address bar- in the Republic of Vietnam to include hyper- anniversary of the birth of George Daniel riers to coverage of remote physiologic de- tension, and for other purposes; to the Com- Crowe; considered and agreed to. vices under State Medicaid programs to im- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. f prove maternal and child health outcomes By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. for pregnant and postpartum women; to the RUBIO, Mr. COONS, Mr. HAGERTY, and ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Committee on Finance. Mrs. SHAHEEN): By Mr. RISCH (for himself, Ms. CORTEZ S. 811. A bill to establish the Taiwan Fel- S. 127 MASTO, Mr. CRAPO, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. lowship Program, and for other purposes; to At the request of Mr. REED, the name HOEVEN, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. KENNEDY, the Committee on Foreign Relations. of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. and Ms. MURKOWSKI): By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and SMITH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 802. A bill to modify the Federal and Mr. INHOFE): 127, a bill to support library infrastruc- State Technology Partnership Program of S. 812. A bill to direct the Secretary of ture. the Small Business Administration, and for State to develop a strategy to regain ob- other purposes; to the Committee on Small server status for Taiwan in the World Health S. 231 Business and Entrepreneurship. Organization, and for other purposes; to the At the request of Mr. PETERS, the By Mr. MARSHALL (for himself, Mrs. Committee on Foreign Relations. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. BRAUN, and Mr. By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mrs. SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. HAWLEY): CAPITO, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. BRAUN): 231, a bill to direct the Administrator S. 803. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 813. A bill to promote and ensure deliv- of the Federal Emergency Management enue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled ery of high-quality special education and re- rifles from the definition of firearms for pur- lated services to students with visual disabil- Agency to develop guidance for fire- poses of the National Firearms Act, and for ities or who are deaf or hard of hearing or fighters and other emergency response other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- deaf-blind through instructional methodolo- personnel on best practices to protect nance. gies meeting their unique learning needs, to them from exposure to PFAS and to

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RES. 117 At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the name of the Senator from South Caro- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the name of the Senator from Missouri lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor sponsor of S. 661, a bill to amend the BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 401, a bill to amend the Public Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mod- Res. 117, a resolution expressing sup- Health Service Act to prohibit govern- ify the qualifying advanced coal port for the full implementation of the mental discrimination against health project credit, and for other purposes. Good Friday Agreement, or the Belfast care providers that do not participate S. 662 Agreement, and subsequent agreements in abortion. At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the and arrangements for implementation S. 425 name of the Senator from Louisiana to support peace on the island of Ire- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- land. name of the Senator from New York sor of S. 662, a bill to establish an f (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- interactive online dashboard to allow STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED sponsor of S. 425, a bill to require the public to review information for BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS States to establish complete streets Federal grant funding related to men- programs, and for other purposes. tal health programs. By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Mr. THUNE): S. 479 S. 697 S. 797. A bill to require transparency, At the request of Mr. WICKER, the At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the accountability, and protections for name of the Senator from Wyoming name of the Senator from South Caro- consumers online; to the Committee on (Ms. LUMMIS) was added as a cosponsor lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- Commerce, Science, and Transpor- of S. 479, a bill to amend the Internal sor of S. 697, a bill to require the Sec- tation. Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate ad- retary of the Treasury to mint com- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, social vance refunding bonds. memorative coins in recognition of the media platforms have become a pretty S. 488 Bicentennial of Harriet Tubman’s significant part of Americans’ lives. We At the request of Mr. HAGERTY, the birth. use them to stay up to date on news name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. S. 723 from friends and family—something SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the that has become especially essential 488, a bill to provide for congressional names of the Senator from Vermont during the pandemic—to communicate review of actions to terminate or waive (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator from Or- with relatives and friends, for enter- sanctions imposed with respect to Iran. egon (Mr. WYDEN) were added as co- tainment, and as a shopping resource. S. 545 sponsors of S. 723, a bill to amend the Social media sites provide ways to net- At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the Small Business Act and the CARES work, to connect with like-minded in- name of the Senator from Connecticut Act to extend the covered period for dividuals from fellow theater lovers to (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- the paycheck protection program, and fellow basketball fans, to advocate for sponsor of S. 545, a bill to permanently for other purposes. causes that we believe in, to conduct exempt payments made from the Rail- S. 730 business, even to date, and more and road Unemployment Insurance Ac- At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the more we rely on social media sites as a count from sequestration under the names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. primary source of news and informa- Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- MARSHALL), the Senator from West tion, from Presidential election news icit Control Act of 1985. Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator to updates on COVID vaccinations. S. 596 from Utah (Mr. LEE) were added as co- Social media offers a lot of benefits At the request of Mr. CARPER, the sponsors of S. 730, a bill to amend title and opportunities, but the increasing name of the Senator from North Da- VI of the Social Security Act to re- dominance of social media, particu- kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- move the prohibition on States and larly in the news and information sponsor of S. 596, a bill to amend title territories against lowering their space, has also raised concerns. Con- XVIII of the Social Security Act to taxes. sumers have become increasingly trou- bled about the way their information is provide for the coordination of pro- S. 748 used by social media platforms and grams to prevent and treat obesity, At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the how these sites decide what news and and for other purposes. names of the Senator from West Vir- information we see. And there are in- S. 611 ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator creasing numbers of anecdotes to sug- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the from West Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) were gest that some social media platforms names of the Senator from Massachu- added as cosponsors of S. 748, a bill to are moderating content in a biased or setts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator from provide for an extension of the tem- political way. porary suspension of Medicare seques- Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Currently, content moderation on so- tration during the COVID–19 public Maryland (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the cial media platforms is governed by health emergency. Senator from South Carolina (Mr. section 230 of the Communications De- SCOTT) were added as cosponsors of S. S. 758 cency Act, which was enacted into law 611, a bill to deposit certain funds into At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the 25 years ago. Section 230 provides inter- the Crime Victims Fund, to waive name of the Senator from North Da- net sites that host user-generated con- matching requirements, and for other kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- tent—sites like YouTube or Twitter or purposes. sponsor of S. 758, a bill to support fi- Facebook—with immunity for the con- S. 628 nancing of affordable and reliable en- tent that users post on their sites. So, At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the ergy projects by international financial for example, if somebody posts a video name of the Senator from South Caro- institutions, and for other purposes. on YouTube that contains illegal con- lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- S. RES. 105 tent, YouTube isn’t held legally re- sponsor of S. 628, a bill to increase ac- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the sponsible for that content. cess to agency guidance documents. name of the Senator from Pennsyl- Section 230 has been critical to the S. 634 vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- development of the internet as we At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the sponsor of S. Res. 105, a resolution con- know it today. Without section 230 pro- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. demning the coup in Burma and calling tections, many of the sites we rely on SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of for measures to ensure the safety of for social connection or news or enter- S. 634, a bill to support and expand the Burmese people, including tainment would never have come into civic engagement and political leader- Rohingya, who have been threatened being.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16MR6.068 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 But as the internet and social media could challenge Facebook or Twitter, ried when it comes to the SALT deduc- have grown and developed, it has also which would have to provide a reason tion. My bill removes this penalty by become clear that some changes need for removing the article and allow the simply doubling the deduction to to be made. In particular, it has be- newspaper to appeal the decision. $20,000 for married filers. come increasingly clear that sites need The PACT Act would also help us de- This is the situation we have now: to provide greater transparency when velop the data necessary to dem- Two single people can both claim it comes to their content moderation onstrate whether social media plat- $10,000 worth of State and local income practices and decisions. Social media forms are removing content in a biased taxes as a deduction on their Federal sites are no longer just providing a or political fashion. As I said earlier, returns, but if they get married, they platform for user-generated content as there has been increasing concern can claim only $10,000 together. This is they did in their infancy. They are now about biased content moderation on so- a classic example of a marriage tax making a lot of decisions about that cial media sites. The PACT Act re- penalty. content and carefully shaping our so- quires detailed transparency reports When the Senate considered the Tax cial media experience—what ads we every 6 months from large social media Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, I worked to see, what posts we see, what news sto- platforms, like Twitter and Facebook, keep the SALT deduction in the Fed- ries we see. which will provide the data it needed eral Tax Code because of the increased Currently, Federal law does not re- to determine whether and where biased tax burden its elimination would have quire that social media sites be at all moderation exists. imposed on many Mainers who pay accountable to consumers for those The PACT Act would also bolster ef- property taxes on their seasonal cot- content moderation decisions. That is forts by State governments to hold so- tages as well as their homes, who remit why, today, I am introducing the Plat- cial media platforms accountable. The annual excise taxes on their vehicles, form Accountability and Consumer bill would allow State attorneys gen- and who are subject to State income Transparency Act, or the PACT Act, eral to bring civil lawsuits against so- taxes. along with my colleague Senator cial media platforms when these plat- The SALT deduction has been in the SCHATZ. Our bill would preserve the forms have violated Federal civil laws. Tax Code since 1913, when the Federal benefits of section 230, like the internet The PACT Act would also require income tax was first established. It is growth and widespread dissemination companies to remove material that has intended to protect families from dou- of free speech it has enabled, while in- been adjudicated as illegal by a court. ble taxation, from essentially paying a creasing accountability and consumer Internet platforms would be required tax on a tax. transparency around content modera- to remove illegal content within 4 The Senate adopted my amendment, tion. days. Failure to remove illegal mate- which paralleled that of the House, to Now, content moderation is certainly rial would result in the platform’s los- retain the deduction for State and not all bad. For example, most of us ing its 230 protections for that content local taxes up to $10,000. This deduction are happy to have YouTube or or activity, a provision that matches a is especially important to families liv- Instagram suggest additional content recommendation made by the Trump ing in high-tax States, like Maine, that matches the music that we like to Department of Justice for section 230 which has one of our Nation’s highest listen to or the hobbies that we are in- reform. State taxes and where many residents terested in. The problem is that con- I am grateful to Senator SCHATZ for own second homes, like camps on tent moderation has been and largely partnering with me on this legislation. Maine’s beautiful lakes. Last year, an continues to be a black box, with con- Our bill is a serious, bipartisan ap- analysis by WalletHub found that sumers having little or no idea how the proach to the issue of section 230 re- Maine had the fourth highest overall information they see has been shaped form, and it would go a long way to- tax burden behind only New York, Ha- by the sites that they are visiting. ward making social media platforms waii, and Vermont. Yet Maine’s median The PACT Act would address this more accountable to consumers and in- household income ranked only 35th in problem by increasing transparency creasing transparency around the con- the Nation and was approximately around the content moderation proc- tent moderation process. $6,800 below the U.S. median household ess. Sites would be required to provide I invite our colleagues on both sides income. So maintaining this deduction an easily digestible disclosure of their of the aisle to join us in advancing this provides important tax relief for those content moderation practices for users, legislation. Mainers who continue to itemize their and, importantly, they would be re- --- deductions. Yet we can do better. We quired to explain their decisions to re- By Ms. COLLINS: can make the SALT deduction fairer move material to consumers. S. 804. A bill to amend the Internal Until relatively recently, sites like Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the by eliminating the marriage penalty Facebook and Twitter would remove a limitation on the amount individuals that limits a married couple to just user’s post without explanation and filing jointly can deduct for certain $10,000; whereas, if they were not mar- without an appeals process. And even State and local taxes; to the Com- ried, they could each claim $10,000. as platforms start to shape up their act mittee on Finance. According to the U.S. Census, there with regard to transparency and due Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, this is are more than 60 million married cou- process, it is still hard for users to get the time of year when people are calcu- ples living in our Nation. Our Tax Code good information about how content is lating their taxes and filing their re- should be fair to them. We should not moderated. turns. There are inequities in our Tax create a situation in which married Under the PACT Act, if a site chooses Code, and the bill I am introducing couples would have been better off fi- to remove your post, it has to tell you today, the SALT Deduction Fairness nancially, in terms of taxes, had they why it decided to remove your post and Act, would help remedy one of these in- not married. One way to accomplish explain how your post violated the equities. This bill would ensure that this goal is to double their access to site’s terms of use. The PACT Act limits on State and local tax deduc- deductions for the State and local would also require sites to have an ap- tions, also known as SALT deductions, taxes they pay, including from prop- peals process. So if Facebook, for ex- do not disproportionately and unfairly erties they share, such as their homes. ample, removes one of your posts, it penalize married couples. This legislation would remedy this would not only have to tell you why, Currently, the amount in State and double taxation problem and eliminate but it would have to provide a way for local taxes that both single and mar- the marriage tax penalty when it you to appeal that decision. ried filers may deduct from their an- comes to the SALT tax deduction. We have seen increased concern late- nual income taxes is capped at $10,000. It boils down to this: We simply ly about news articles being removed Single filers and married filers are should not be unfairly penalizing from social media sites. Under the treated the same, and married people American taxpayers for being married. PACT Act, a newspaper whose article who file their taxes separately are lim- I urge my colleagues to support this was posted on Facebook or Twitter and ited to $5,000 each. In other words, peo- commonsense bill to fix this marriage then removed by one of those platforms ple would be better off not getting mar- tax penalty.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16MR6.078 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1617 By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. tomers deserve a clear understanding SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS GRASSLEY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, of whether publicly traded companies and Ms. KLOBUCHAR): are prioritizing cybersecurity and have SENATE RESOLUTION 119—ESTAB- S. 807. A bill to permit the televising the capacity to protect investors and LISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL of Supreme Court proceedings; to the customers from cyber related attacks. Committee on the Judiciary. GOLD STAR FAMILY FELLOW- Our legislation aims to provide a better Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask SHIP PROGRAM FOR THE PLACE- unanimous consent that the text of the understanding of these issues through MENT IN OFFICES OF SENATORS bill be printed in the RECORD. improved SEC disclosures. OF CHILDREN, SPOUSES, AND There being no objection, the text of While this legislation is a matter for SIBLINGS OF MEMBERS OF THE the bill was ordered to be printed in consideration by the Banking Com- ARMED FORCES WHO ARE HOS- the RECORD, as follows: mittee, of which I am a member, this TILE CASUALTIES OR WHO HAVE DIED FROM A TRAINING-RE- S. 807 bill is also informed by my service on LATED INJURY Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Armed Services Committee and the resentatives of the United States of America in Select Committee on Intelligence. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. Congress assembled, CRAMER, Mr. CRAPO, Ms. ERNST, Mr. Through this Banking-Armed Services- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. HAGERTY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. SCOTT of Intelligence perspective, I see that our This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cameras in Florida, Ms. SINEMA, and Mr. WICKER) the Courtroom Act’’. economic security is indeed a matter of submitted the following resolution; SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 28. our national security, and this is par- which was referred to the Committee (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 45 of title 28, ticularly the case as the pandemic has United States Code, is amended by inserting on Rules and Administration: at the end the following: forced many of us to be ever more de- S. RES. 119 ‘‘§ 678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings pendent on technology and the Inter- Resolved, ‘‘The Supreme Court shall permit tele- net. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. vision coverage of all open sessions of the Indeed, General Darren W. McDew, This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the former Commander of U.S. Trans- the majority of justices, that allowing such Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship coverage in a particular case would con- portation Command, which is charged Program Resolution’’. stitute a violation of the due process rights with moving our military assets to SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD STAR FELLOW- of 1 or more of the parties before the meet our national security objectives SHIP PROGRAM. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— Court.’’. in partnership with the private sector, (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The chapter (1) the term ‘‘eligible individual’’ means an analysis for chapter 45 of title 28, United offered several sobering assessments individual who is the child (including a step- States Code, is amended by inserting at the during an April 10, 2018 hearing before child), spouse, or sibling of a member of the end the following: the Senate Armed Services Committee. Armed Forces who is a hostile casualty or ‘‘678. Televising Supreme Court pro- He stated that ‘‘cyber is the number died from a training-related injury; ceedings.’’. (2) the terms ‘‘hostile casualty’’ and one threat to U.S. Transportation ‘‘training-related injury’’ have the meanings By Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. Command, but I believe it is the num- given those terms in section 2402(b) of title COLLINS, Mr. WARNER, Mr. ber one threat to the Nation . . . in our 38, United States Code; and CRAMER, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, headquarters, cyber is the com- (3) the term ‘‘Program’’ means the Con- gressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Pro- and Mr. WYDEN): mander’s business, but not everywhere gram established under subsection (b). S. 808. A bill to amend the Securities across our Country is cyber a CEO’s (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established Exchange Act of 1934 to promote trans- business . . . in our cyber roundtables, in the Senate the Congressional Gold Star parency in the oversight of cybersecu- which is one of the things we are doing Family Fellowship Program, under which an rity risks at publicly traded compa- eligible individual may serve a 12-month fel- to raise our level of awareness, some of nies; to the Committee on Banking, lowship in the office of a Senator. Housing, and Urban Affairs. the CEO’s chief security officers cannot (c) DIRECTION OF PROGRAM.—The Program Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I am even get to see the board, they cannot shall be carried out under the direction of reintroducing the Cybersecurity Dis- even . . . see the CEO. So that is a the Secretary of the Senate. problem.’’ (d) PLACEMENT IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA closure Act along with three members OFFICE OR A STATE OFFICE.—An individual of the Select Committee on Intel- With growing cyber threats that have may serve a fellowship under the Program at ligence, Chairman WARNER and Sen- resulted in serious breaches, we all the office of a Senator in the District of Co- ators COLLINS and WYDEN, in addition need to be more proactive in ensuring lumbia or an office of the Senator in the to Senators CORTEZ MASTO and State the Senator represents. our Nation’s cybersecurity. This legis- CRAMER, who serve with me on the Sen- (e) REGULATIONS.—The Program shall be ate Banking Committee. In response to lation seeks to take one step towards carried out in accordance with regulations that goal by encouraging publicly trad- promulgated by the Committee on Rules and serious data breaches of various com- Administration of the Senate. panies, our legislation asks each pub- ed companies to be more transparent licly traded company to include—in Se- to their investors and customers on f curities and Exchange Commission whether and how their Boards of Direc- SENATE RESOLUTION 120—RECOG- (SEC) disclosures to investors—infor- tors and senior management are NIZING THE NINTH SUMMIT OF mation on whether any member of the prioritizing cybersecurity. THE AMERICAS AND REAFFIRM- Board of Directors is a cybersecurity ING THE COMMITMENT OF THE I thank the bill’s supporters, includ- expert, and if not, why having this ex- UNITED STATES TO A MORE ing the North American Securities Ad- pertise on the Board of Directors is not PROSPEROUS, SECURE, AND necessary because of other cybersecu- ministrators Association, the Council DEMOCRATIC WESTERN HEMI- rity steps taken by the publicly traded of Institutional Investors, the National SPHERE Association of State Treasurers, the company. To be clear, the legislation Mr. RISCH (for himself, Mr. MENEN- does not require companies to take any California Public Employees’ Retire- DEZ, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. KAINE, and Mr. actions other than to provide this dis- ment System, the Bipartisan Policy CASSIDY) submitted the following reso- closure to its investors. Center, MIT Professor Simon Johnson, lution; which was referred to the Com- As EY, also known as Ernst & Young, Columbia Law Professor Jack Coffee, mittee on Foreign Relations: noted in an August 2020 publication, the Consumer Federation of America, S. RES. 120 ‘‘Public disclosures can help build trust and Rhode Island General Treasurer Whereas the United States has pursued by providing transparency and assur- Seth Magaziner, and I urge our col- multiple collaborative initiatives to advance ance around how boards are fulfilling leagues to join in supporting this legis- the region’s enduring and shared interest in their cybersecurity risk oversight re- a more secure, prosperous, and democratic sponsibilities.’’ Investors and cus- lation. Western Hemisphere;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16MR6.073 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 Whereas the United States will host the burdens on recipient countries, enable cor- ganized criminal networks, and terrorist or- Ninth Summit of the Americas for the first ruption, and undermine good governance; ganizations; time since it hosted the inaugural Summit Whereas the United States Government is (E) reinforces the capacity of member in Miami, Florida in 1994; deeply concerned about the Government of states to— Whereas, since 1994, the Summit of the the Russian Federation’s employment of a (i) implement actions and initiatives in Americas is a valuable forum for democrat- wide array of diplomatic, military, intel- support of peaceful and democratic efforts of ically elected heads of state and govern- ligence, cyber, misinformation, and commer- the people of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Ven- ments of the Western Hemisphere to discuss cial tools to undermine democratic systems ezuela, who desire to hold free and fair elec- common policy issues, affirm shared values, in the region, including through its deep- tions and restore democratic order and the and commit to concerted actions at the na- ening political, economic, and security sup- rule of law in their respective countries; and tional and regional level to address the novel port for the Maduro regime in Venezuela; (ii) support the people of El Salvador, Gua- and existing challenges facing the Americas; Whereas the United States Government is temala, and Honduras as they strive to ad- Whereas the First and Second Summits of deeply concerned about efforts by the Gov- dress weak democratic governance and the the Americas advanced commitments to ernment of Iran to expand its political, eco- elevated levels of corruption, violence, and lower trade barriers, improve transparency nomic, and security presence in the region, criminality that drive irregular migration; and market access, and facilitate economic including through its deepening ties with the and integration, and, following those Summits, Maduro regime in Venezuela; (F) explores a comprehensive approach to the United States has signed free trade Whereas the regimes of Nicola´ s Maduro in forced displacement and migration chal- agreements with 12 of the 35 countries in the Venezuela, Miguel Dı´az-Canel in Cuba, and lenges in the Western Hemisphere, takes region; Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua, have systemati- stock of humanitarian crises and flashpoints Whereas, since 2018, Argentina, Bolivia, cally eroded democratic institutions, com- in the region, and mobilizes member state Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Sal- mit widespread human rights violations, commitments to advocate for and support vador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Ja- draw lessons from one another to sharpen multilateral humanitarian and development maica, Panama, Suriname, and Uruguay state-sponsored repression and internal con- responses. have signed Memorandums of Understanding trol mechanisms, and receive the support of f with the United States under the America malign state and non-state actors, which Crece Program to leverage private invest- pose a challenge to United States national SENATE RESOLUTION 121—HON- ment in energy and infrastructure projects security and national interests; ORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY and advance economic prosperity, security, Whereas entrenched corruption, linkages OF THE BIRTH OF GEORGE DAN- and good governance; between transnational criminal organiza- IEL CROWE Whereas, during the 2018 Summit of the tions and political actors, and the harass- Americas, the United States announced addi- ment and murder of journalists, human Mr. BRAUN (for himself, Mr. YOUNG, tional humanitarian assistance for Ven- rights defenders, environmental activists, Mr. BROWN, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. MAR- ezuelans who have fled their country as a re- and civil society leaders in Latin America KEY) submitted the following resolu- sult of the political, economic, and security and the Caribbean weaken citizens’ con- tion; which was considered and agreed crises created by the regime of Nicola´ s fidence in democracy and negatively affect to: Maduro, including support for the United Na- United States national interests; and S. RES. 121 tions High Commissioner for Refugees Whereas weak rule of law, elevated levels Whereas George Daniel Crowe (referred to (UNHCR) response to assist Venezuelan refu- of criminal violence, and systemic corrup- in this preamble as ‘‘Mr. Crowe’’)— gees in Colombia and Brazil; tion in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Hon- (1) was an extraordinary athlete; Whereas Transnational Criminal Organiza- duras fuel irregular migration that affects (2) excelled at both basketball and base- tions (TCOs) and their involvement in money regional stability: Now, therefore, be it ball; and laundering and the trafficking of people, nar- Resolved, That the Senate— (3) holds the rare status of having played cotics, and weapons in the region pose com- (1) commemorates the occasion of the both basketball and baseball at the profes- plex transnational threats to United States United States hosting the Ninth Summit of sional level; public health and national security, as well the Americas; Whereas Mr. Crowe was born in Whiteland, as the stability of the Americas, by under- (2) reaffirms the commitment of the Indiana, on March 22, 1921; mining citizen security, basic human rights, United States to promote economic pros- Whereas Mr. Crowe was raised in nearby the rule of law, good governance, and eco- perity, security, and democratic governance Franklin, Indiana, where he was a standout nomic development; throughout the Americas; and on the football, baseball, and basketball Whereas the United States has sought to (3) calls on the President to lead a strong teams; improve regional security through friendly and coordinated diplomatic effort during the Whereas Mr. Crowe led his basketball team and sustained relationships that build inter- Summit process to ensure the Ninth Summit to the 1939 Indiana State championship operability, readiness, and capability with of the Americas— game, where, although his team lost to regional security partners, including (A) strengthens democratic governance by Frankfort High School, Mr. Crowe displayed through programs such as Plan Colombia, building on the 2018 Lima Commitment to— his talents to a State-wide audience and be- the Merida Initiative, the Central America (i) reduce bureaucracy; came the first player to ever earn the pres- Regional Security Initiative (CARSI), and (ii) strengthen the independence of judi- tigious distinction of Indiana Mr. Basket- the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI); ciaries; ball; Whereas the pandemic caused by (iii) increase transparency through the use Whereas Mr. Crowe earned an athletic coronavirus disease 2019 (commonly referred of new technologies; scholarship to attend Indiana Central Col- to as ‘‘COVID–19’’) has had devastating (iv) encourage private sector participation lege, known today as the University of Indi- health and socioeconomic consequences for in the formulation of public anti-corruption anapolis, where he played basketball, base- the states and peoples of the Americas that policies; ball, and ran track; have— (v) protect whistleblowers, journalists, and Whereas higher education was rare for an (1) overwhelmed health systems; law enforcement officials; African American in the 1930s and 1940s, and (2) led to the worsening of economic condi- (vi) work towards preventing regional fi- Mr. Crowe took advantage of the oppor- tions and contraction of gross domestic prod- nancial systems from being used to transfer tunity to be a student athlete and graduated uct per capita; and conceal illicit funds; and in 1943; (3) led to an increase in unemployment, es- (vii) identify resources to strengthen hemi- Whereas, after graduation, Mr. Crowe en- pecially for individuals working in small- spheric anticorruption mechanisms; tered the Army during World War II and and medium-size businesses and large infor- (B) strengthens post-COVID–19 pandemic served the United States admirably until mal sectors across the region, and a rise in economic recovery efforts by outlining spe- 1946; the number of people living in poverty; and cific commitments to deepen trade and in- Whereas, following his service to the (4) created conditions that have strength- vestment integration throughout the Amer- United States in World War II, Mr. Crowe ened the illicit activities of criminal organi- icas and pursuing effective nearshoring and began playing professional basketball on a zations; reshoring initiatives; series of Negro League basketball teams be- Whereas the United States Government re- (C) builds upon United States efforts to en- tween 1946 and 1953, including the Los Ange- mains deeply concerned about the negative, hance the institutional capacity and tech- les Red Devils and the New York Renais- often predatory effects of China’s growing nical capabilities of partner countries to sance (commonly known as the ‘‘Harlem political, economic, military, and techno- strengthen the rule of law, civilian security, Renaissance’’); logical influence throughout the region, in- respect of human rights, and government Whereas, in 1947, Mr. Crowe joined the New cluding significant illegal, unreported, and transparency; York Black Yankees, which was a baseball unregulated fishing activities in the South- (D) builds upon United States efforts to en- team in the Negro Leagues; ern Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Pacific hance regional cooperation to disrupt, de- Whereas, after joining the New York Black Ocean and opaque infrastructure invest- grade, and dismantle malign state and non- Yankees, Mr. Crowe played 2 professional ments that impose unsustainable financial state influences, including transnational or- sports simultaneously;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16MR6.083 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1619 Whereas, in 1949, 2 years after Jackie Rob- ment to the bill H.R. 1276, to authorize the (G) A spouse of a veteran. inson integrated Major League baseball, Mr. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish (3) COVERED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.— Crowe was picked up by the Minor League COVID–19 vaccines to certain individuals, The term ‘‘covered public health emergency’’ Hartford Chiefs, where he won the batting and for other purposes. means an emergency with respect to COVID– title with a .353 average; f 19 declared by a Federal, State, or local au- Whereas Mr. Crowe was called up by the thority. Boston Braves in 1952 and played in the TEXT OF AMENDMENTS (4) COVID–19.—The term ‘‘COVID–19’’ Major Leagues for 9 years on that team, the SA 1400. Mr. PADILLA (for Mr. means the coronavirus disease 2019. Cincinnati Redlegs, and the St. Louis Car- TESTER (for himself and Mr. MORAN)) (5) PATIENT ENROLLMENT SYSTEM.—The dinals; proposed an amendment to the bill term ‘‘patient enrollment system’’ means Whereas, during his Major League baseball the system of annual patient enrollment of career, Mr. Crowe played primarily as a first H.R. 1276, to authorize the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs estab- baseman and a pinch hitter; Veterans Affairs to furnish COVID–19 lished and operated under section 1705(a) of Whereas, upon his retirement from Major vaccines to certain individuals, and for title 38, United States Code. League baseball, Mr. Crowe held the Major other purposes; as follows: (6) VETERAN.—The term ‘‘veteran’’ has the League record of 14 career pinch hit home Strike all after the enacting clause and in- meaning given that term in section 101(2) of runs and had a .990 fielding percentage; sert the following: title 38, United States Code. Whereas the most successful period of Mr. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. f Crowe’s career in the Major Leagues was in This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Strength- 1957, when he hit 31 home runs, and 1958, ening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO when he was selected as a National League Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every MEET All Star; Spouse Act’’ or the ‘‘SAVE LIVES Act’’. Whereas Mr. Crowe also played winter Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I baseball for the Santurce Crabbers in the SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF VETERANS have 8 requests for committees to meet AFFAIRS TO FURNISH COVID–19 VAC- during today’s session of the Senate. Puerto Rico baseball league; CINE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS NOT Whereas Mr. Crowe and his teammates on ENROLLED IN PATIENT ENROLL- They have the approval of the Majority the Santurce Crabbers, who included Willie MENT SYSTEM OF DEPARTMENT OF and Minority leaders. Mays and Roberto Clemente, won the Carib- VETERANS AFFAIRS. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph bean World Series; (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- Whereas Mr. Crowe was a pioneer in civil erans Affairs may furnish a vaccine for ate, the following committees are au- rights and quietly but firmly paved the way COVID–19 to a covered individual during the for wider opportunities in society in the COVID–19 public health emergency. thorized to meet during today’s session United States by proving his ability as an (b) PRIORITIZATION.—In furnishing vaccines of the Senate: athlete and student in college and as a pro- for COVID–19 under the laws administered by COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND fessional athlete; the Secretary, the Secretary shall— TRANSPORTATION Whereas, in 1946, soon after his discharge (1) prioritize the vaccination of veterans The Committee on Commerce, from the Army, Mr. Crowe forced the inte- who are enrolled in the patient enrollment Science, and Transportation is author- gration of the movie theater in Franklin, In- system, veterans who receive hospital care ized to meet during the session of the diana, when he refused to leave his seat on and medical services pursuant to subsection Senate on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, the main floor and move to the designated (c)(2) of section 1705 of title 38, United States Negro section in the back of the theater; Code, and accompanying caregivers of such at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. Whereas the prominence of Mr. Crowe in veterans before the vaccination of covered COMMITTEE ON FINANCE the Franklin, Indiana, community and his individuals not otherwise described in this The Committee on Finance is author- service in World War II, which was a war paragraph; and ized to meet during the session of the against fascism, led the movie theater to be (2) only furnish vaccines for COVID–19 to Senate on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, permanently integrated 1 week after Mr. covered individuals under this section to the at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. Crowe refused to leave his seat; and extent that such vaccines are available. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Whereas, after his retirement from profes- (c) TIMING OF VACCINES PROVIDED TO sional sports, Mr. Crowe began new careers SPOUSES OF VETERANS.—The Secretary may The Committee on Foreign Relations as an insurance salesman and then a school determine the timing for offering a vaccine is authorized to meet during the ses- teacher in New York: Now, therefore, be it for COVID–19 to the spouse of a veteran from sion of the Senate on Wednesday, Resolved, That— the Department of Veterans Affairs. March 17, 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a (1) George Daniel Crowe— (d) VACCINE ALLOCATION.—It is the sense of hearing. (A) achieved a rarely matched record of Congress that, to the extent practicable COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, athletic excellence at the high school, colle- based on the current national supply chain, AND PENSIONS giate, and professional levels; and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (B) set an example for all Hoosiers and peo- should adjust the allocation for the Depart- The Committee on Health, Edu- ple of the United States— ment of Veterans Affairs for the vaccine for cation, Labor, and Pensions is author- (i) with his dogged determination and hard COVID–19 based on the additional eligibility ized to meet during the session of the work; of covered individuals under this section. Senate on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, (ii) by taking advantage of opportunities (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing on as they arose; and (1) ACCOMPANYING CAREGIVER.—The term nominations. (iii) by making the careers of countless ‘‘accompanying caregiver’’ means a care- COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND people of the United States who followed him giver described in subparagraph (D), (E), or GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS possible; (F) of paragraph (2) who is accompanying a (2) the story of George Daniel Crowe is— veteran who is receiving a vaccine for The Committee on Homeland Secu- (A) the story of the United States in the COVID–19 furnished by the Department. rity and Governmental Affairs is au- 20th century; (2) COVERED INDIVIDUAL.—The term ‘‘cov- thorized to meet during the session of (B) a story of overcoming oppression; ered individual’’ means any of the following the Senate on Wednesday, March 17, (C) a story of demanding what President individuals: 2021, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. Lincoln called the ‘‘Right to Rise’’; (A) A veteran who is not eligible to enroll COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (D) a story of developing talent and achiev- in the patient enrollment system. ing greatness through hard work; and The Committee on the Judiciary is (B) A veteran who is eligible for care under authorized to meet during the session (E) a story of trying to leave the world a section 1724 of title 38, United States Code. better place than he found it; and (C) A beneficiary under section 1781 of such of the Senate on Wednesday, March 17, (3) on March 22, 2021, which is the 100th an- title. 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. niversary of his birth, the Senate recognizes (D) A family caregiver of a veteran partici- COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND George Daniel Crowe as— pating in the program of comprehensive as- ENTREPRENEURSHIP (A) a great Hoosier; sistance for family caregivers under section The Committee on Small Business (B) a man of respect and achievement; and 1720G(a) of such title. and Entrepreneurship is authorized to (C) a man whose example can help guide (E) A caregiver of a veteran participating the people of the United States. meet during the session of the Senate in the program of general caregiver support on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 2:30 f services under section 1720G(b) of such title. p.m., to conduct a hearing. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND (F) A caregiver of a veteran participating in the Medical Foster Home Program, Bowel SUBCOMMITTEE ON FISHERIES, WATER, AND PROPOSED and Bladder Program, Home Based Primary WILDLIFE SA 1400. Mr. PADILLA (for Mr. TESTER (for Care Program, or Veteran Directed Care Pro- The Subcommittee on Fisheries, himself and Mr. MORAN)) proposed an amend- gram of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Water, and Wildlife of the Committee

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16MR6.080 S17MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S1620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 17, 2021 on Environment and Public Works is The amendment (No. 1400), in the na- the system of annual patient enrollment of authorized to meet during the session ture of a substitute, was agreed to as the Department of Veterans Affairs estab- of the Senate on Wednesday, March 17, follows: lished and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) (6) VETERAN.—The term ‘‘veteran’’ has the f Strike all after the enacting clause and in- meaning given that term in section 101(2) of sert the following: title 38, United States Code. DISCHARGE AND REFERRAL—S. 344 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The amendment was ordered to be Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I ask This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Strength- ening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to engrossed and the bill to be read a unanimous consent that the Com- third time. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be dis- Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse Act’’ or the ‘‘SAVE LIVES Act’’. Mr. PADILLA. I know of no further charged from further consideration of SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF VETERANS debate on the bill. S. 344 and it be referred to the Com- AFFAIRS TO FURNISH COVID–19 VAC- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there mittee on Armed Services. CINE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS NOT further debate on the bill? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ENROLLED IN PATIENT ENROLL- MENT SYSTEM OF DEPARTMENT OF Hearing none, the bill having been objection, it is so ordered. VETERANS AFFAIRS. read the third time, the question is, f (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- Shall the bill pass? erans Affairs may furnish a vaccine for The bill (H.R. 1276), as amended, was HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- COVID–19 to a covered individual during the passed. SARY OF THE BIRTH OF GEORGE COVID–19 public health emergency. Mr. PADILLA. I ask unanimous con- DANIEL CROWE (b) PRIORITIZATION.—In furnishing vaccines for COVID–19 under the laws administered by sent that the motion to reconsider be Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I ask the Secretary, the Secretary shall— considered made and laid upon the unanimous consent that the Senate (1) prioritize the vaccination of veterans table with no intervening action or de- proceed to the consideration of S. Res. who are enrolled in the patient enrollment bate. 121, submitted earlier today. system, veterans who receive hospital care The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and medical services pursuant to subsection objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. (c)(2) of section 1705 of title 38, United States The clerk will report the resolution Code, and accompanying caregivers of such f by title. veterans before the vaccination of covered individuals not otherwise described in this ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH The bill clerk read as follows: paragraph; and 18, 2021 A resolution (S. Res. 121) honoring the (2) only furnish vaccines for COVID–19 to Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I ask 100th anniversary of the birth of George Dan- covered individuals under this section to the iel Crowe. extent that such vaccines are available. unanimous consent that when the Sen- There being no objection, the Senate (c) TIMING OF VACCINES PROVIDED TO ate completes its business today, it ad- proceeded to consider the resolution. SPOUSES OF VETERANS.—The Secretary may journ until 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18; Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I ask determine the timing for offering a vaccine that following the prayer and pledge, for COVID–19 to the spouse of a veteran from the morning hour be deemed expired, unanimous consent that the resolution the Department of Veterans Affairs. be agreed to, the preamble be agreed the Journal of proceedings be approved (d) VACCINE ALLOCATION.—It is the sense of to date, the time for the two leaders be to, and that the motions to reconsider Congress that, to the extent practicable be considered made and laid upon the based on the current national supply chain, reserved for their use later in the day table with no intervening action or de- the Secretary of Health and Human Services and morning business be closed; that bate. should adjust the allocation for the Depart- upon the conclusion of morning busi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment of Veterans Affairs for the vaccine for ness, the Senate proceed to executive objection, it is so ordered. COVID–19 based on the additional eligibility session and resume consideration of of covered individuals under this section. the nomination of Xavier Becerra to be The resolution (S. Res. 121) was (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: agreed to. Secretary for Health and Human Serv- (1) ACCOMPANYING CAREGIVER.—The term ices; further, that the postcloture de- The preamble was agreed to. ‘‘accompanying caregiver’’ means a care- (The resolution, with its preamble, is giver described in subparagraph (D), (E), or bate time on the Becerra nomination expire at 12 noon; that if confirmed, printed in the RECORD of March 17, 2021, (F) of paragraph (2) who is accompanying a (Legislative Day of March 16, 2021) veteran who is receiving a vaccine for the motion to reconsider be considered under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) COVID–19 furnished by the Department. made and laid upon the table and the (2) COVERED INDIVIDUAL.—The term ‘‘cov- President be immediately notified of f ered individual’’ means any of the following the Senate’s action; finally, that upon individuals: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- disposition of the Becerra nomination, (A) A veteran who is not eligible to enroll the Senate resume consideration of the FAIRS VETERANS’ AND CARE- in the patient enrollment system. GIVERS’ COVID–19 IMMUNIZA- (B) A veteran who is eligible for care under nomination of Martin Walsh to be Sec- TIONS NOW EXPANDED ACT OF section 1724 of title 38, United States Code. retary of Labor and that the cloture 2021 (C) A beneficiary under section 1781 of such motion with respect to the Walsh nom- title. ination ripen at 1:30 p.m. Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I ask (D) A family caregiver of a veteran partici- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the Senate pating in the program of comprehensive as- objection, it is so ordered. proceed to the immediate consider- sistance for family caregivers under section Mr. PADILLA. Finally, for the infor- ation of H.R. 1276, which was received 1720G(a) of such title. mation of Senators, we expect two roll- (E) A caregiver of a veteran participating from the House and is at the desk. call votes during Thursday’s session of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The in the program of general caregiver support services under section 1720G(b) of such title. the Senate in relation to the Becerra clerk will report the bill by title. and Walsh nominations. The bill clerk read as follows: (F) A caregiver of a veteran participating in the Medical Foster Home Program, Bowel f A bill (H.R. 1276) to authorize the Sec- and Bladder Program, Home Based Primary retary of Veterans Affairs to furnish COVID– Care Program, or Veteran Directed Care Pro- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. 19 vaccines to certain individuals, and for gram of the Department of Veterans Affairs. other purposes. (G) A spouse of a veteran. TOMORROW There being no objection the Senate (3) COVERED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.— Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, if there proceeded to consider the bill. The term ‘‘covered public health emergency’’ is no further business to come before Mr. PADILLA. I ask unanimous con- means an emergency with respect to COVID– the Senate, I ask unanimous consent sent that the Tester-Moran substitute 19 declared by a Federal, State, or local au- that it stand adjourned under the pre- thority. amendment be considered and agreed (4) COVID–19.—The term ‘‘COVID–19’’ vious order. to. means the coronavirus disease 2019. There being no objection, the Senate, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (5) PATIENT ENROLLMENT SYSTEM.—The at 6:22 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, objection, it is so ordered. term ‘‘patient enrollment system’’ means March 18, 2021, at 10 a.m.

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OPMENT BANK FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, VICE KEITH NOMINATIONS KRACH. CONFIRMATION Executive nominations received by EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND Executive nomination confirmed by DEVELOPMENT the Senate: the Senate March 17, 2021: JOSE W. FERNANDEZ, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE EUROPEAN EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, VICE AND DEVELOPMENT KEITH KRACH. KATHERINE C. TAI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO JOSE W. FERNANDEZ, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED DEPARTMENT OF STATE BE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE INTER- RANK OF AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- NATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOP- JOSE W. FERNANDEZ, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN UNDER POTENTIARY. MENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS; UNITED STATES AL- SECRETARY OF STATE (ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY, TERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE INTER–AMERICAN DEVEL- AND THE ENVIRONMENT), VICE KEITH KRACH.

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HONORING EAGLE SCOUT burdens for individuals and families in the Gourdin, Rebecca Lynn Graf, Mary Grassrope, ANGELINA HEMPHILL AS IOWAN process of purchasing a service dog. Service Mark Everett Green, David Brainerd Greene, OF THE WEEK Paws helps to offset this expense, which can Michael Clessan Greenman II, Shawn Greer, range from between $4,000 to $35,000. Melissa Marie Gross, Joshua Henry Gross- HON. CYNTHIA AXNE Service Paws of Central Pennsylvania, man, Reed Theodore Groth, John Mitchell OF IOWA which is operated entirely by volunteers, now Gruber, Brandon Ali’i Gubach, Corey Erwin serves Pennsylvanians in 14 counties. Gulke, Christina R. Guthmiller, Corey Richard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Service Paws of Central Pennsylvania Haefner, Drew Allen Haffner, Johnathan Daryl Wednesday, March 17, 2021 volunteers are incredible community leaders in Hagen, James Lee Hale, Isaiah Tomas Hall, Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Blair County and across our Commonwealth. Gregory Hall, Emily Jo Halleen, Brian ask the House of Representatives to join me On behalf of Pennsylvania’s 13th Congres- Hambek, Devon Veronica Hamlyn, Lance in recognizing Angelina Hemphill, a newly sional District, I thank them for their work to Hammrich, Kevin William Handke, Chase minted Eagle Scout with Ankeny Troop 188, improve the lives of Pennsylvanians and wish Stanley Hansen, Kelcey Katherine Hanson, as our Iowan of the Week. Angelina is a mem- them continued success in this mission. Zachary Scott Hanson, Michael David Hanson, ber of the inaugural class of female Eagle f Marisa Michelle Hanson, Wesley Jack Han- Scouts nationwide and one of the first-ever son, Jessica Judith Hanssen, Tony Ray from Iowa. She hopes to inspire others to PERSONAL EXPLANATION Hanssen, Keith Tobias Hapip Jr., Matthew R. work hard and never settle for less than what Hardwick, Alexzandra Marie Hardy, Jessica they deserve. Her goal is to help people be- HON. ANN WAGNER Marie Harms, Heath L. Harter, Steven Thomas lieve in themselves even when they’re faced OF MISSOURI Hartung, Brady Michael Hartung, Thomas with challenges and to help them look for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES James Harvey Jr., Jeffrey John Hauck, Cristy good in the world. Jill Hawk, Steven W. Hawkins, Burton Paul Wednesday, March 17, 2021 To rise to the rank of Eagle Scout, Angelina Hayden, Tate Edward Hayford, Billy Joe Heap, has invested a lot of time and energy in edu- Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I was un- Kellie Ann Hearnen, Philip Alvin Heier, Paula cating herself and in giving back to her com- avoidably detained. Had I been present, I Le Heimgartner, Stephen Kieth Heimgartner, munity. She completed 21 merit badges for would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Roll Call No. 81. Adam R. Heinrich, Peter Heinrichs, Matthew tasks such as climbing, tying knots and fish- f Michael Helling, Nicholas Alexander Henchal, ing. In all, Angelina completed nine more elec- Clarence William Henderson, Adam Phillip tives than she needed to earn the rank of RECOGNIZING THE FRONTLINE Herther, Joy Jolene Hetle, Cody Mikal Heupel. Eagle Scout. Angelina also organized and led HEALTHCARE WORKERS OF Eric J. Heupel, Dylan Charles Hinds, a conservation service project with a crew of SOUTH DAKOTA Charles Joseph Hinton, Rachel Rene Hobbs, volunteers who removed invasive species at Neal Robert Hofer, Abigail Marie Hofer, Carli Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. Through her HON. DUSTY JOHNSON Gayle Hoffman, Kyle Andrew Hollenbeck, Mat- accomplishments, she has learned numerous OF SOUTH DAKOTA thew Richard Hons, Nathan K. Hopper, Steven first aid and outdoor skills and how to be a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES W. Housley, Eric Allen Hoy, Jonathan Chun Ming Huang, Kevin Lee Huber, Anthony Louis positive, contributing citizen. She has also Wednesday, March 17, 2021 learned valuable leadership skills that she will Hudson, Larry Huebner Jr, Joseph Nathan carry with her for the rest of her life. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam Huff, McKenzie Lynn Hulm, Christopher David As one of the first women elected to the Speaker, I rise today to recognize, celebrate, Hunter, Theresa Marie Husman, Page Sonja U.S. House of Representatives from the state and honor the frontline healthcare workers of Ideker, Jared William Ihnen, Paul Andrew of Iowa, I can attest that being the first at the great state of South Dakota. Imhof, Jesse Matthew Ingebretson, Lance something is never easy. Angelina’s bravery Some of these South Dakota heroes are: Truels Iversen, Loren Lydell Iverson, Gary and determination, and her belief that young Joseph Dolezal, Ashley Rose Doll, Kelly Allen Wayne Jackson, Chad Allen Jacobson, Daniel women should have an equal chance to learn Dollinger, Brianna Nicole Domeyer, Stuart Wil- Janecek, Timothy John Jeffries, Stefanie Milea about leadership and valuable life skills makes liam Donaldson, Erica Lynn Donovan, Ruth Jenks, Lorrane C. Johansen, Henry W. John- me so excited to see what the next generation Douglas, Daniel Dean Doxon, Jared son, Jason Jarred Johnson, Amy Joy John- can achieve. 1 am proud to represent constitu- Drotzman, Russell Walter Dunlap, Eric Jon son, Brett M. Johnson, Scott Allen Johnson, ents like Angelina who aren’t afraid to stand Duwenhoegger, Justin A. Dyer, Cory Jerome Melissa Jane Johnson, Jordan Rolland John- up for themselves and take a chance at doing Eberle, Stephanie Rose Eggink, Robert M. son, Benjamin Richard Johnson, Jill Anna something new. During this first week of Wom- Eisenbraun, Joshua Eldridge, Mark Eliason, Johnson, Kimberlee Ann Johnson, William en’s History Month, I couldn’t be happier to Eric E. Emery, Danielle Renee Emmett, Mat- Richard Johnstone, Christopher Jolley, Chad name trailblazing Angelina as Iowan of the thew David Emrich, Kendra Enright, Kristie K. Jones, Cody Robert Jones, Kelcy Rose Week. Lea Escott, Ethan Lester Esposti, Benjamin Jones, Scott Jongbloed, Jacob Jeffery Jor- f Cory Estes, Erik Jon Eversman, Mitchell Alan genson, Scott Allan Jungck, Renae Dawn Kai- Evertse, Dustin J. Faber, Brandan James Fay, ser, Matthew James Kann, Ashley Lynn Kann, IN RECOGNITION OF SERVICE Peter M. Ferguson, Shawn M. Fischer, Chad Jeffrey Kaufman, Steven Philip Keller, Corey PAWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYL- W. Fischer, Sean Daniel Fitzgerald, Rachel Alan Kempers, Robert Keys, Tyler Eric VANIA Marie Flemmer, Kirk Lawrence Fochtman, Kientopf, Benjamin Joseph Kilburn, Kirsten Tracy Foltz, Chaz Raymond Fondren, Mark Laura Kirsch, Robert Joshua Kleinhans, Chris HON. JOHN JOYCE Dale Foss, Taylor Ray Freeman, Jamie Lynn David Klucas, Anthoney Kent Klunder, Kurtis OF PENNSYLVANIA Freeman, Ronald James Freemont Jr, Rhonda Kent Klunder, Nicholas Lee Knotek-Wangberg, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES R. Fulkerson, Joseph Funke, Dakota Jon David S. Koch, Paul W. Kock, Robert Gamber, Timothy Michael Gartner, Alex Chris- Koistinen, Dustin George Kotzenmacher, Eric Wednesday, March 17, 2021 tian Garvin, JD Geigle, Tanner Pike Geldert, Richard Kovach, Cody Jacob Kraft, Meghan Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Anthony Jerome Gengler, Kurtis Geres, Ste- Danielle Krajewski, Anthony John Krajewski II, er, I rise to recognize Service Paws of Central ven Alan Gilbert, Jeffrey Jon Gilchrist, Josef Kasia Anne Kramer, Joann Phyllis Kranz, Pennsylvania for its service to the Common- John Gislason, Branden Nickolas Glaser, Doug Kranz, Micah Douglas Kremer, Kandace wealth of Pennsylvania. Donovan Dexter Glerup, Douglas Glover, Roy K. Kritz, Katie L. Kruger, Brady Lee Kruger, The volunteers at Service Paws of Central Goben, Nikolas Edward Gonzales, Neill James Craig Kruse, Haley Helena Kuefler, Dustin Pennsylvania have stepped up to alleviate Goodart, Tyler James Gorrell, Brian James Jacob Kuhn, Casey John Kulm, Tracy L.

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Quinn, James Clayton Rahm, Turner, Tanner John Urbaniak, Shane Andrew ney Nicole Lanning, Tony Lawrence Lanoue, Matthew Thomas Ramsey, Kristene Marie Van Cleve, Eric D. Van Dusen, Joanna Rose Trapper Lappe, Alyssa Lorraine Larive, Dustin Rancour, Kirk Andrew Rangel, Alexander Wil- Van Middendorp, Harlan Vandekieft, Benjamin James Larsen, Jason Alan Larson, Corolla J liam Rasmussen, Matthew Clark Rector, Scott Vanden Hoek, Gregory A VanDenBerg, Barry Lauck, Marius Laursen, Kimberly Ann Leibel, Redmond, Amanda Jean Reed, Michael Ivan Vansickle, Drew Edward Vanvoorhis, Michael Nathan Richard Steckman Leonard, Jeffrey Reis, Joseph Reiter, Jason J. Reitz, Robert David Vargas, Roberto Ray Vargas-Cortes, Walter Lesniak, Tyrel James Lewis Sr., Megen Rendon, David Warren Reynolds, Robby Alan Katie Marie Vedral, Tanner Lyle Venard, Eliza- Catherine Lien, Sean P. Lien, Kyle Chris- Rhembrandt, Ryan Keith Ricke, Justice James beth Marie Verhey, Brandon Tyler Villanueva, topher Lineweber, Martin David Link, Mary Ries, Matthew J. Rigo, Christy Michel Hunter Jacob Vissia, Anthony M. Vopat, Jacob Ann Lipscomb, Brandon Joseph Lliteras, Ron- Ritesman, Laura Lynne Roberts, Jeremy Rob- Matthew Vukovich, Rachel Renee Wager, ald L Lockwood, Eliza Jayne Loeschke, Erik ertson, Christopher J. Robinson, James Mar- Kymberli Anne Wagner, Donnie Glenn Jason Logan, Christopher Joseph Lohan, shal Robinson, Katelynn Ann Roesler, Richard Walding Jr., Courtney Ann Walker, James Brady John London, Colleen Sue Long, Brent Drake Rogers, Nicole Ann Roggenbuck, David Leslie Wallace, Jeffrey D. Wallenburg, James Long, Wendy Kay Long, Matthew Russel Thomas Rohlf, Jon Thorne Romans, Amy Ray Waller Jr., Beau Tyler Walsh, James Jo- Lordino. Lynn Roseland, Paul Jacob Rossum, Donovan seph Walton, Jamie Frank Walton, Tanner Travis Alan Lovelace, Ann Michelle Lukesh, L. 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Amber Huckins, Danielle Hudec, Andrea David Ochsner, Shannon Michael Odiet, Phil- Shelley Anne Stortz, Willis Garberson Hudec, Miranda Hudelson, Cassie Huebert, lip Scott Oelschlager, Kevin Ray Oestman, Strawn IV, Hannah Mae Streff, Lucas Ludell Alicia Huebner, Kimbra Huenergardt, Delila Tyler Jamison Olson, Lauren Nicole Olson, Stroh, Darrell Curtis Strong, Travis Struss, Hughes, Doreen Hughes, Cynthia Hughes, Thomas Theodore Olson, Alan Thomas Scott Stuefen, Nathan John Sturgeon, Dean Amber Hughes, Pamela Hughes, Charlee Omvig, Nathan Brian Opdahl, Zachary Francis Paul Sturzenbecher, Terry James Sudrla, Hughes, Kala Hughes, Karen Huitema, Andrea Ordal, Sissy Dale Orel, Conley Orth, Bryan Daniel Lee Suhr, Lydia Rose Surdez, Caleb Hunhoff, Sewhenu Hunjah, Trinity Hunter, Cory Ott, Kristen Ann Otteson, Thomas Dean Andrew Sutton, Derek David Swain, Kingsley Matthew Hurley-Jackson, Joy Huss, Samantha Papiernik, Rob D. Parker, Sean Bradley Arden Swanson, Kathleen M. Sybrant, Andrea Hyatt, Taylor Hyatt, Emily Iatala, Alyssa Patchett, Cassie Leigh Paulsen, Edward R Lynn Syrstad, Eugene F. Taylor, Stephen Ideker, Galina Ignato, Demaree Iles, Tauna Pavel, Joseph Edward Resch Pedersen, Rich- Beau Teague, Nicholas Alan Tessman, Ethan Ireland, Alyssa Irvine, Jennifer Isaacson, Lenn ard Alden Pendleton, Ashly Perez-Franco, Robert Dean Thaut, Steven Everett Thomas, Island, Rachelle Island, Jenna Iverson, Peggy Alan Leonard Perry, Riki Renee Peterson, Mi- Katy Joy Thompson, Matthew Thompson, Iverson, Laura Iverson, Geriann Iverson, Emily chael Joseph Phelps, Justin Pietz, William Robert D. Thompson, Nicholas Lee Tieszen, Iverson, Betsy Jackson, Shanna Jackson, Pollard, Joshua William Poppen, John Charles Duane Vincent Tillman, Anthony Bryce Timm, Ashley Jackson, Pamela Jacobsen, Joy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:07 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MR8.005 E17MRPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E261 Jacobson, Renae Jager, Theresa James, Amy Amanda Kreger, Amy Krenn, Taylor Kreutz, McMullen, Kelli McMurtrey, Peggy McNamara, Jandreau, Rachel Janes, Theresia Jangula, Joan Krikac, Matthew Krogman, Kourtney Juanita McNaughton, Susan McNulty, Alysha Heather Janis, Wendy Janke, Betty Janke, Krohn, Nida Krokel, Kristen Kronbach, Amber McNulty, Kelli Mcpeek, Joanne McPherson, Robin Jankord, Robin Janousek, Rachel Kruse, Jenna Kruse, Rebecca Kuehl, Dana Taylor McQuistion, Peyton McWethy, Kim Janssen, Mary Janssen, Kristen Jaqua, Cyn- Kuelbs, Ramona Kuhn, Kassie Kukal, Angela Meade, Riley Mears, Jamie Mechels-Rowe, thia Jass, Lori Jaton, Angela Jeffers, Willow Kull, Jeanne Kunkel, Rosemary Kurtenbach, Jaedyn Mehlberg, Linda Meissner, Amanda Jelsma, Megan Jenisch-Nagel, Allie Jenkins, Tracy Kurtz, Carrie Kwasniewski, Deanna Mejia, Kimberlie Mendenhall, Carlie Norma Jenks, Sonia Jenner, Penny Jensen, Kyne, Shara Labelle, Amber LaBelle, Lisa Merdanian, Ashley Merkel, Danielle Meyer, Ruth Jensen, Diana Jensen, Tanya Jensen, Laber, Leah Lachman. Tamera Meyerink, Christina Michael, Paul Debra Jensen, Candice Jensen, Tracy Jen- Hanna LaCompte, Heather Lacroix, Mary Michel, Michelle Micucci, Lori Middlemas, Ju- sen, Christina Jensen, Whitney Jensen, Lafleur, Dominique Laki, Kirsten Lakner, Jen- liet Mikeworth, Kristine Mikkelson-Oliverson, Veronica Johansen, Kristina Johns, Gael nifer Lambert, Rebecca Lamptey, Erin Kaylee Milbrandt, Judy Miles, Marilyn Millage, Johnsen, Nickole Johnson, LuAnn Johnson, Landegent, Nichole Landess, Cynthia Landis, Toni Millane, Marilyn Miller, Lonna Miller, Beth Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Lisa John- Julie Lane, Amber Langbehn, Darla Deborah Miller, Nancy Miller, Catherine Miller, son, Arlys Johnson, Molly Johnson, Annette Langenhorst, Melissa Lantgen, Jennifer Larive, Lana Miller, Rebecca Miller, Holly Miller, Johnson, Claudia Johnson, Robin Johnson, Kayla Larkins, Linda Laroche, Desiree Sarah Miller, Paige Miller, Katie Miller, Kelly Johnson, Linsay Johnson, Laura John- Laroche, Janice Larsen, Janet Larsen, Stacy Charnette Mitchell, Kimberly Mitchell, Marvin son, Byron Johnson, Briana Johnson, Tamara Larsen, Heather Larsen, Shandi Larsen, Mitchell, Mary Mitzel, Erin Mitzel, Stefanie Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Brooke Johnson, Teshia Larsen, Karla Larson, Peggy Larson, Moak, Sierra Moe, Sheila Moehring, Marion Joni Johnson, Jill Johnson, Amy Johnson, Shannon Larson, Kathryn Larson, Sean Lar- Moeller, Bridgette Moeller, Paige Moeller, Ashley Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Taylor John- son, Faith Larson, Abigail Larson, Ariel LaRue, Kendra Moen, Megan Mohr, Tamara Moller, son, Hailey Johnson, Teresa Johnson, Traci Peggy Lauck, Denise Laue, Laurie Lauing, Lindy Moninger, Stephanie Moninger, Tayler Johnson, Katelyn Johnson, Monique Johnson, Kagee Lauseng, Mackenzie Lawler, Ramona Monlux, Beverly Monson, Lisa Monson, Patri- Jersee Johnson, Robin Johnson, Brooke Lawrence, Carolyn Lawrence, Jimmi Law- cia Moore, Verna Moran, Jamie Moreno, Tina Johnson, Michelle Johnson, Zakiyah Johnson, rence, Tatiana Lazari, Lila Leader Charge, Morford, Andrea Morgan, Elizabeth Morin, Catherine Johnson, Tember Johnson, Joshua Debra Lechtenberg, Charlene LeClair, Cherie Kathleen Mork, Megan Morris, Carrie Morri- Johnston. Leddy, Michelle Lee, April Lee, Tina Leebens, son, Lindsey Morrow, Tara Morse, Tasha Jonell Jones, Kathryn Jones, Hannah Nacole Lehman, Amie Lehman, Latrisha Mortenson, Esther Moser, Teri Moser, Dori Jones, Shanna Jones, Robyn Jones, Jessica Lehto, Lori Leisinger, Kelli Lemke, Jamie Moss, Jocelyn Moss, Kara Mostad, Mariah Jones, Katie Jongejeugd, Lara Joseph, Jahne Lemke, Manuel Lemos Jr, Bobbie Leneaugh, Mougey, Jessica Mound, Brenda Mower, Max- Josephsen, Lori Josephsen, Holly Judd, Dawn Linda Leonhard, Chellsie Lerdal, Robbi ine Moyer, Eileen Muellenberg, Nichte Mueller, Juel, Alysia Juhl, Shannon Juhnke, Sarah Letcher, Nancy Levanen, Danika Levanen, Pa- Carmen Muessigmann, Joan Muller, Joyce Jundt, Chelsey Jungemann, Casey Jungers, tricia Levin, Shante Levy, Rosita Levy, Katie Mulloy, Nicole Mundekis. Rebecca Jurrens, Haley Jurrens, Jessica Just, Lewedag, Theresa Lewis, Amanda Lewis, Karissa Munger, Susanne Muntefering, Heidi Justison, Loretta Kading, Terra Kahler, Sabrina Lickiss, Kyleen Liebig, Mollie Lieffort, Kortnei Murphy, Morgan Murray, Katherine Marilyn Kaiser, Danielle Kaiser, Rebecca Kai- Seanna Linafelter, Megan Lindblad, Matthew Murtha, Hannah Murtha, Jessica ser, Theresa Kallenberger, Chelsie Kallhoff, Linde, Pamela Lindell, Karen Linden Hansen, Mutschelknaus, Delores Mutziger, Paula Vicki Kampa, Melissa Kane, Patricia Kangas, Jody Linke, Josephine Linn, Cynthia Lint, Myers, Crystal Myers, Jennifer Nagel, Dianne Kannas, Anita Kappenman, Lori Haley Lippert, Jeanne Litka, Linda Ljunggren, Michaela Namken, Sydny Nash-Fenner, Layne Kappler, Sheila Kam, Amanda Kama, Shelbi Stacy Lloyd, Monica Loeschen, Kristina Neal, Heather Neff, Tracie Negus, Alicia Neis, Karr, Kaycee Karst, Danielle Kasuske, Kylie Lofswold, Brett Logue, Garett Lohff, Heather Sandra Nelson, Lynette Nelson, Janet Nelson, Kaven, Mary Kayser, Bikash KC, Mary Lohre, Amy Lokken, Lori Long Crow, Nicolette Amy Nelson, Jordan Nelson, Amanda Nelson, Keegan, Amber Keiser, Eileen Keiser, Rhonda Longbrake, Tayler Longville, Maria Lonjers, Barbara Nelson, Brittany Nelson, Miranda Nel- Keiser, Lindsey Kellar, Cynthia Kellen, Yazmin Lopez Jimenez, Angela Loppe, Mariah son, Mikayla Nelson, Ashley Nelson, Tearnee Lyndsay Keller, Cheyenne Keller, Betty Kelley, Lord, Tori Lowe, Missica Lowe, Hazel Lowery, Nelson, Tanner Nelson, Amollie Nelson, Ber- Mary Kelly, Keegan Kelly, Audree Kempema, Anna Lucas, Wendy Luce, Mary Ludwig, nadette Nesheim, Susan Nesheim, Alison Vicki Kennedy, Terese Kenner, Andrea Stefanie Ludwig, Dana Luedeman, Crystal Nesheim, Deanne Ness, Deborah Neuge- Kenrick, Katherine Kent, Brittany Kenyon, Bev- Lugo, Alexis Luke, Jessica Lund, Jodi bauer, Kimberly Neuhalfen, Sharon Neuharth, erly Keogh, Jessica Keogh, Kari Kem, Jennifer Lundgaard, Rovilyn Lusk, Barbara Lynch, Joella Neumiller, Sheila Neuville, Christina Kertscher, Christina Kettner, Gloria Kiefer, Heather Lynch-Devries, Cheryl Lyngen, Never Misses A Shot, Coryn Newcomb, Jane Taylor Kiefer, Julie Kierst, Rebecca Kiesz, Jaci Kassandra Lynn, Jayci Lyon, Alexandra Lyren, Newman, Erica Nichols, Raeann Nichols, Kihlstrom, Brianna Kilene, Ryan Killion, Phyllis Elisabeth Maassen, Kourtney MacArthur, Me- Amber Nickeson, Ann Nielson, Jody Kilmer, Susan King, Denea King, Taylor King, lissa Machtemes, Lisa Maciejewski, Wanda Niewenhuis, Callie Night Pipe, Brandi Nilson, Kimberly Kinner, Sarah Kinsella—Smith, Maciejewski, Shaina Mack, Michela Madison Noeldner, Mindi Noisy Hawk, Jane Deborah Kirk, Stasha Kirk, Connie MacRunnels, Karen Madison, Shawna Madi- Nordquist, Tina Norton, Traci Novotny, Nancy Noyes, Elisha Nyaboga, Heather Oaks, Nicole Kirschenman, Emily Kitterman, Morgan son, Emily Madsen, Melanie Maher, Obi, Karli O’Brien, Faye O’Bryan, Marie Klanchnik, Virginia Klatt, Kayla Klaw, Ronda Jacquelynn Mahlen, Peggy Mahon, Ryan Ocegueda, Ashley Odegaard, Carla Oelke, Klein, Curt Klein, Melissa Klein, Kaia Kleinlein, Mahoney, Cheri Majeske, Nancy Major, Lilian Carole Oien, Pamela Oines, Mandy Old Corliss Kleinsasser, Michelle Klemann, Cathy Makori, Kaitlin Malsom, Debra Mammenga, Lodge, Merry Olinger, Josselin Olivares, Klemme, Stephanie Kline, Emily Kling, Brittany Dawn Mandery, Laura Mann, Katie Manning, Jeanne Olivier, Paula Ollerich, Susan Olsen, Klinger, Erika Klinger, Malinda Klinghagen, Madeline Manning, Tammy Manz, Shirley Greg Olson, Arlene Olson, Vivian Olson, Christina Klinghagen, Danyel Kloos, Melissa Margeson, Teresa Markwardt, Jessica Marlow, Karen Olson, Ronda Olson, Janelle Olson, Kloos, Teresa Klug, Amber Klungseth, Teresa Michelle Marlow, Anna Marsden, Kennedy Kailee Olson, Rebecca Olson, Paige Olson, Knab, Katlyn Kniffen, Chandra Knock, Chris- Marsh, Melissa Marshall, Jayne Marso, Dawn Brinley Olson, Amber Olson, Michelle Olson, tina Knorr, Abby Knott, MiKayla Knudsen, Martin, Laura Martin, Mackenzie Martin, Den- Emma Olson, Cody Olson, Lisa Ooton, Karrie Leann Knudson, Lee Knutson, Denise Kobold, nis Martin, Marlyn Martinez-Avila. Opsahl, Sissy Orel, Cecilia Ortiz, Anita Dawn Koch, Anna Koch, Ciara Koch, Lynette Amber Martinmaas, Caryn Marx, Candice Osmotherly, Jennifer Osowski, Claudette Koedam, Sharon Koenig, Linnea Koepke, Pa- Mason, Melanie Mason, Rebekah Matson, Ostby, Dawn Osterberg, Tacia Osterberg, tricia Koepp, Ellie Koerner, Terri Kolb, Melissa Carol Matt, Lisa Matthies, Debra Mattson, Glenda Osterbur, Taylor Benson, and Saba Kolb, Chelsea Konda, Jennifer Konda, Melissa Randee Matz, Renae May, Timothy Mayes, Awan. Konrad, Ashley Konradi, Tara Kontz, Melissa Dustin McAdaragh, Kendra McAllister, Bobi Over the past year they have faced chal- Konz, Brigitte Kooima, Marcy Koontz, Macey McBride, Casie McCay, Kelly McClain, Gary lenges most of us cannot even imagine. They Koopal, Julie Koopsma, Jason Korbel, Karah McClure, Karen McCormick, Kiley McCoy, have shown incredible resolve in the face of Kortlever, Diane Korus, Alissa Koski, Sr. Janet Kristal McDermott, Justice McDermott, Debora adversity. They have shown us all how to Kosman, Janelle Koster, Madisen Koster, Judy McDonald, Trisha McGill, Brittney McGrath, seek positivity and hope in each day as we Koulavong, Kathy Kraemer, Margaret Kraft, Teresa McGreevy, Alexandria Mcllvenna, John weather the storms that come our way. Kay Kramer, Paige Kramer, Sarah Kraus, Jen- Mclnroy, Kaitlyn McKee, Jenny McKinstry, I couldn’t be more thankful to represent the nifer Krause, April Krause, Jacqueline Kreber, Susan McLaughlin, Carol McLendon, Kimberly incredible people across South Dakota and all

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:07 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MR8.006 E17MRPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E262 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 17, 2021 over the nation who work hard each day, not The United States Capitol Police expanded working to achieve the objectives of stopping for fame, not for recognition or for money, but its force after the terrorist attacks on Sep- domestic terrorists from entering the Capitol for the betterment of their communities. This is tember 11, 2001, and again following the his- building and removing those that were already what makes America strong. I am grateful for toric merger with the Library of Congress Po- inside, secure a perimeter so that the Capitol the opportunity to recognize these hard- lice in 2009. could be cleared for lawmakers to resume the working individuals. In addition to the more than 2,000 sworn Joint Meeting of Congress to demonstrate to f members of the force, the United States Cap- the nation and the world the robustness and itol Police Department has over 350 civilian vitality of America’s democracy, and making RECOGNIZING KACIE CORNETT ON personnel who provide operational and admin- arrests of anyone violating the law. BEING NAMED THE 2021 YOUTH istrative support and its diverse workforce is During the height of the siege of the Capitol, FEMALE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR comprised of employees from nearly all 50 approximately 850 Metropolitan Police Depart- BY THE LAPEER AREA CHAMBER states and the U.S. territories. ment members were at the Capitol, with an- OF COMMERCE The United States Capitol Police embodies other 250 in the area to directly support the the best in American policing and serves as a response and aftermath. HON. LISA C. McCLAIN model in security, urban crime prevention, dig- Madam Speaker, people around the country OF MICHIGAN nitary protection, specialty response capabili- and the world were shocked and moved by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties, and homeland security. the video of a Metropolitan Police Department Wednesday, March 17, 2021 As ambassadors of the Congress, officers of Officer being beaten by a crowd of insurgents, the United States Capitol Police Department including one wielding an American flag, and Mrs. MCCLAIN. Madam Speaker, I rise to are often the first face that visitors and em- of another in agony as he was crushed be- recognize Kacie Cornett on being named the ployees encounter, leaving a lasting impres- tween a door and a riot shield but also awed 2021 Youth Female Citizen of the Year by the sion that is reflective of the Legislative Branch by their bravery in the face of this unprovoked Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce. Kacie and its role in America’s democracy. and vicious attack, bravery that was matched has already logged 150 hours of volunteer Officers of the United States Capitol Police that day by countless other unheralded Metro- work in this school year despite COVID re- Department each day proudly protect the leg- politan Police Department officers. strictions. She is a volunteer at the Paradise islative process, the symbol of the nation’s de- The January 6, 2021 siege of the Capitol Animal Rescue, works with middle school girls mocracy, the people who carry out the proc- assault resulted in one of the worst days of in- through the ‘‘Grow to Glow’’ program, partici- ess, and the millions of visitors who travel juries for law enforcement in the United States pated in charity runs, and is a member of the here to see democracy in action. since the September 11, 2001, terrorist at- National Honor Society, Key Club, Art Club, No finer example of the selfless devotion to tacks. Photography Club, and the Dance Club. duty, love of country, and fidelity to their oath Madam Speaker, officers of the United Through all of this, she has been able to to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitu- States Capitol Police Department, the Metro- maintain a 4.16 GPA, ranking her 9th in her tion of the officers of the United States Capitol politan Police Department of Washington, class. I thank Kacie for her tireless dedication Police Department’s than their valiant, heroic, D.C., and other uniformed law enforcement of- and selfless service to the Lapeer community. and courageous response to the January 6, ficers stood their ground in defense of Amer- f 2021 assault on the Capitol Building by thou- ican democracy while being attacked by the PERSONAL EXPLANATION sands of domestic terrorists, insurrectionists, angry mob of domestic terrorists with metal and rioters sent there by the President of the pipes, discharged chemical irritants, and other United States to ‘‘fight like hell’’ to disrupt and weapons. HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON derail the constitutionally required Joint Meet- At least 138 officers, 73 from the United OF IDAHO ing of Congress to open, count, and publicly States Capitol Police Department and 65 from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES confirm the vote tally of the presidential elec- the Metropolitan Police Department in Wash- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 tors and announce the persons who had been ington, sustained injuries during the attack on Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, Had I been elected President and Vice-President of the the Capitol Building, several of which required present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Roll Call United States. hospitalization. No. 80. District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser The injuries sustained ranged from bruises and the Metropolitan Police Department have f and lacerations to more serious damage such a distinguished record of protecting all groups, as concussions, rib fractures, burns and even AWARDING THREE CONGRES- regardless of their beliefs, who come to the a mild heart attack. SIONAL MEDALS TO UNITED nation’s capital to exercise their First Amend- One United States Capitol Police Depart- STATES CAPITOL POLICE AND ment rights peaceably to assemble, and to pe- ment officer died from injuries sustained while THOSE WHO PROTECTED THE tition the Government for a redress of griev- physically engaging with protesters and two U.S. CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6, 2021 ances. officers involved in the response have died by At the direction of Mayor Bowser, and in ad- suicide. SPEECH OF vance of the scheduled demonstrations, mu- Dozens, if not hundreds, of officers whom HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE tual aid was requested by the Metropolitan Po- law enforcement officials estimate will suffer in OF TEXAS lice Department from several area police de- years to come with post-traumatic stress dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partments to be on standby in the District, in- order and the dozens who contracted the cluding neighboring law enforcement depart- coronavirus from the unmasked domestic ter- Tuesday, March 16, 2021 ments, the Metropolitan Transit Police and rorists and rioters who stormed the Capitol. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise non-law enforcement agencies such as the At least 38 Capitol Police officers have test- in strong. support of H.R. 1085, legislation District’s Homeland Security and Emergency ed positive or were exposed to the awarding three congressional gold medals to Management Agency and the Fire and Emer- coronavirus as well as nearly 200 National the United States Capitol Police and those gency Medical Services Department. Guard personnel who were deployed to pro- who on January 6, 2021 displayed selfless The sustained assault on the Capitol precip- tect the Capitol. and heroic service in defense of American de- itated an equally unprecedented response, ne- Madam Speaker, the seven hours between mocracy in protecting the U.S. Capitol from cessitating the urgent request of the United the urgent call for help from the Capitol Police the violent assault of domestic terrorists. States Capitol Police for the Metropolitan Po- to Metropolitan Police Department and the re- The United States Capitol Police dates back lice Department to come defend the Capitol to sumption of work by both houses of Congress to 1800 when the Congress moved from Phila- which the Metropolitan Police Department re- will be indelibly etched in the memories of delphia to Washington, D.C. and a lone watch- sponded immediately with several Civil Dis- every law enforcement officer who was on the man was hired to protect the Capitol Building. turbance Unit Platoons and proceeded to de- scene, as it is in the minds of the Senators, In 1827, President John Quincy Adams ploy to the west front of the Capitol and ar- Representatives, congressional and support asked that a regular Capitol Police force be rived within minutes. staff, and members of the media corps who established and on May 2, 1828, Congress The violent mob overran protective meas- were forced to seek safety behind locked passed an Act that expanded the police regu- ures at the Capitol and by 1:50 p.m., Metro- doors. lations of the City of Washington to include the politan Police Department had declared the Despite being overwhelmed and out- Capitol and Capitol Square. assembly to be a riot and immediately began numbered, the indomitable forces of American

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:07 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MR8.008 E17MRPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E263 democracy, symbolized by the resolve of the property rights infringement, and importation of We wish to congratulate Ms. Smith on her officers of the United States Capitol Police De- goods derived from forced labor, as well as ef- retirement and express our sincere apprecia- partment, prevailed and the seditious attack forts to adapt the agency’s trade and revenue tion for the many years of service, leadership, was quelled, the Capitol Building preserved, workforce for the new pace and challenges of and accomplishment she has devoted to the and the lives of United States Senators and the 21st century trade environment. Ms. Smith U.S. government and the American people. Representatives protected, as well as those of also led the development of global e-com- We wish her the best of luck in her future en- congressional and support staff, and order merce standards and focus on new tech- deavors. was restored so that the Joint Meeting of Con- nologies like blockchain and advanced ana- f gress was resumed and completed its con- lytics. stitutionally required duty of counting and an- Under Ms. Smith’s leadership, CBP modern- REMEMBERING JOAN F. ARP nouncing the votes of the presidential electors, ized the international trade process, com- an essential step in the peaceful transfer of pleting development and deployment of the HON. TIM RYAN power that has been a hallmark of American U.S. Single Window and the Automated Com- OF OHIO democracy and the example to the world for mercial Environment (ACE)—the electronic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portal for exporters and importers to clear more than two centuries. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Madam Speaker, the gold coin authorized to shipments across the U.S. border. Ms. Smith be minted by this legislation and displayed at took command of the Single Window project, Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the United States Capitol Police headquarters, organizing the efforts of 49 federal agencies honor the life of Joan F. Arp, of Liberty Town- to the Metropolitan Police Department of and partnering with thousands of importers, ship, Ohio, who passed away on Saturday, Washington, D.C., and exhibited on display by exports, brokers, and technology developers March 13, 2021 at the age of 78. the Smithsonian Institution conveys the thanks to successfully deploy the modem, automated Joan was born on February 28, 1943 in and appreciation of a grateful nation for the system. The Single Window is now a global Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Louis and selfless and heroic service exhibited by these model, and it has revolutionized the inter- Katherine (Popovich) Kunovich. Joan was a sentinels of the republic in defense of Amer- national trade process for U.S. businesses member of the First United Methodist Church ican democracy in responding to the January and consumers. In recognition of her leader- in Girard and a member of the church’s care 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol by domes- ship on this project, Ms. Smith was a 2017 fi- team, bereavement committee, and taught tic terrorists. nalist in the Samuel J. Heyman Service to Sunday School when her children were young- This tribute is, as President Lincoln noted at America award for management excellence. er. Gettysburg, ‘‘altogether fitting and proper’’ for She also implemented key components of Mrs. Arp was a homemaker and stayed heroes of the republic. the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement home to raise her children. She enjoyed play- The action we are taking today should en- Act (TFTEA) of 2015, the first comprehensive ing bingo, needlepoint and was so proud of courage all educational and media institutions authorization of CBP since the agency’s cre- her collection of Santa Clauses. Joan loved to throughout the United States to teach and cel- ation in 2003. Ms. Smith led CBP’s implemen- participate in the many fun activities and out- ebrate the story of the heroism of the officers tation of the Enforce and Protect Act of 2015, ings that were offered at Liberty Arms As- of the United States Capitol Police Depart- increasing the transparency and effectiveness sisted Living. ment, the Metropolitan Police Department, and of CBP’s enforcement of antidumping/counter- Joan will miss all of her cherished friend- all other law enforcement officers who, out of vailing duty orders, and, following the repeal of ships, especially those she resided with. She true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of a critical loophole, CBP’s increased focus on leaves to cherish her memory, her children, the United States, selflessly risked their lives enforcement of the import prohibition on goods Mark (Mary) Arp, of Hermitage, PA., and her to protect the Capitol Building and its per- produced using forced, prison, and forced daughter Kelly Hontula, of Liberty Township; sonnel, the Congress, and the spirit and fact child labor. sister Maureen Perrico, of Las Vegas, Nevada of democracy in America. Ms. Smith also led U.S. delegations to sev- and grandson, Nicholas Arp. Besides her par- Madam Speaker, I urge all Americans to eral partner nations to strengthen relationships ents, Joan is preceded in death by her hus- read, celebrate, and revere the Constitution of with customs and human rights officials, indus- band, Kenneth J. Arp, whom she married Oc- the United States, fidelity to which is the sur- try leaders, and non-governmental organiza- tober 9, 1965 and died May 5, 2014, and her est best means of forming a more perfect tions and bolster international safeguards brother, James Kunovich. union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic against forced labor. For this work and for her I am proud to be friends with Joan’s daugh- tranquility, providing for the common defense, focus on strengthening CBP’s trade enforce- ter, Kelly, and thank her for her long-standing promoting the general welfare, and securing ment mission, Ms. Smith was honored with a support. My deepest condolences go out to the blessing of liberty to them and their pos- 2017 Distinguished Executive Presidential Kelly, the entire family, and to all whose lives terity. Rank Award, the highest award in civil service. were touched by Joan. f In addition to leading a number of U.S. dele- f gations, Ms. Smith represented the United COMMEMORATING THE SUCCESS- States on the World Customs Organization HONORING THE SERVICE OF FUL FEDERAL CAREER OF BREN- Council in 2007 and 2017. ROBERT HOYER DA B. SMITH Ms. Smith also led CBP’s implementation of the landmark U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement HON. MARK DeSAULNIER HON. RICHARD E. NEAL (USMCA), working with the United States OF CALIFORNIA OF MASSACHUSETTS Trade Representative (USTR) and other fed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral agencies, as well as the U.S. international IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, March 17, 2021 trade community, to ensure effective and time- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 ly delivery of key customs provisions of the Mr. DESAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, as the Chair- USMCA. today to recognize the service of long-time man of the Committee on Ways and Means, Throughout her tenure at CBP and its pred- community member Robert Hoyer as he cele- I rise today along with Ranking Member KEVIN ecessor, Ms. Smith always took the time to be brates his 100th birthday. BRADY, to commemorate the successful fed- responsive to Member questions and con- Bob grew up in Oakland and attended the eral career of Brenda Smith, Executive Assist- cerns, making herself available for regular University of Nevada, Reno. During World War ant Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Bor- briefings. II, Bob took a leave from his studies and der Protection’s (CBP) Office of Trade. Ms. Prior to joining Customs, Ms. Smith worked served in the United States Army in the Phil- Smith is retiring after 33 years of government at the Department of the Treasury. She also ippines. When he returned home, Bob grad- service, including 27 years with CBP and the served on the staff of the Congressional Office uated from the University of Nevada with a de- legacy U.S. Customs Service. of Technology Assessment and subsequently gree in mining engineering. It was also in Ms. Smith’s leadership at CBP is marked by in the personal office of Congressman Bernard Reno that Bob met his wife, Eldora, who had significant advancements in the agency’s trade J. Dwyer of New Jersey. Over the course of served in the United Stated Navy WAVES dur- mission. She spearheaded unprecedented au- her career, Ms. Smith received numerous ac- ing WWII teaching aircraft navigation. tomation and modernization of the U.S. gov- colades, including a National Performance Re- Following college, Bob worked for the ernment’s import/export system, a renewed view ‘‘Hammer Award’’ and countless agency Natomas Mining Company in Nevada. When focus on preventing duty evasion, intellectual awards. the mining industry declined after the end of

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Ms. Dolan was responsible for life to civil rights and education, working for where they advocated, along with other resi- developing and synchronizing Air Force strat- many of the country’s historically black col- dents, for its incorporation. When the City of egy and strategic planning efforts and assess- leges and universities, where he then moved Clayton was incorporated in 1964, Bob be- ing alignment of planning products with stra- on to his passion to help with human rights. came the first mayor and served on the City tegic guidance. She supported the Chief of He founded the Light of Hope Institute, which Council until 1980. One of the City Council’s Staff of the Air Force with U.S. and Allied promotes human rights around the world. He early accomplishments was the establishment Strategic Studies Group, led Air Force trans- also served as a delegate for the Electoral of walking trails and preserved open space, formation by developing, exploring, and advo- College and met six Presidents. C.T. fre- which remain a highlight for the city today. cating joint and combined force employment quently led prayers at campaign rallies and Bob and Eldora also contributed to the cre- concepts, and executed the CSAF’s Title 10 promoted faith. He proudly served as the ation of the Clayton Historical Society, which Futures Capabilities and unified engagement Chairman of the Board of Executive Clem- was chartered in 1976. Bob served as the wargames. ency. President, helped raise money for city monu- Nancy also previously served as the Staff C.T. Wright had great passion for his family, ments, and participated in the establishment of Director in the U.S. Congress for the House education, faith, and freedom. Many will al- the Clayton Historical Society Museum. In Veterans’ Affairs Committee, where she was ways remember and consider him as their 1976, two historic homes were moved to Main responsible for the operations of four sub- brother. He leaves behind a great legacy that Street and joined together to create the Mu- committees. She coordinated the work of the has reached out to communities across Ari- seum, which stands today as a testament to Full Committee minority to provide and update zona. He was a thoughtful, compassionate, Clayton’s dedicated citizens. Throughout his the legislative and fiscal authorizations for the and kind man who always cared for others while ensuring a good future for all. many years in Clayton, Bob continued to be Department of Veterans Affairs. Madam Speaker, on behalf of a grateful Na- C.T. Wright served countless communities an active member of the community. He unselfishly and served as a great leader. May served on The Grove Park Blue Ribbon Task tion, we wish Ms. Dolan the best of luck in her new role as the Deputy Director of Staff, Sec- we continue to honor his memory through our Force and the Keller Ranch Master Plan com- passion and service to our communities. mittee and donated the flagpoles at City Hall, retary of the Air Force. I extend our deepest f the Grove Park, and the Museum. appreciation to Ms. Nancy Dolan for her dedi- Bob is a regular in downtown Clayton and is cated service to the Department of the Air TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF known for his laughter and insightfulness. Force, the U.S. Congress, and to our Nation. MALCOLM HARDY DUDLEY Please join me in congratulating Bob on his f 100th birthday and his lifetime of service and IN RECOGNITION OF BEDFORD HON. ANNA G. ESHOO leadership. COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. JOHN JOYCE Wednesday, March 17, 2021 OF PENNSYLVANIA Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise to HON. ANN WAGNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the very well-lived life of Malcolm Hardy OF MISSOURI Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Dudley who died on February 10, 2021 at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- home in Atherton, California, with his wife of 67 years, Cosette. He was born in Santa Wednesday, March 17, 2021 er, I rise to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Bedford County, Pennsylvania on March 9, Cruz, California, to Allen Mason Dudley and Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I was un- 2021. In 1771, the Pennsylvania General As- Gladys Alda Hardy Dudley. avoidably detained. Had I been present, I sembly passed a law forming Bedford County. Malcolm Dudley was a graduate of the Uni- would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 81. Since then, it has been an integral part of versity of California, Davis, and studied at the London School of Economics. He served his f Pennsylvania. country in the U.S. Navy for three years on RECOGNIZING MS. NANCY DOLAN The first settlement in the colony was estab- lished in 1758 around Fort Bedford, which was active duty and for another three years as a communications officer for the U.S. Naval HON. KAY GRANGER constructed during the French and Indian War. At the time of the County’s formation, 221 Command Europe. He retired from the Naval OF TEXAS families lived in the region. Over the course of Reserves as a captain in 1982. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Malcolm Dudley’s life was full and varied 250 years, the County grown in both popu- and he has been described as affable, cheer- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 lation and economic success. In addition to ful, and relaxed, traits he combined with tre- being a wonderful place to work and live, Bed- Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise mendous energy and efficiency. He began his ford County is an important center of railroads today to recognize Ms. Nancy Dolan, a key career as a financial advisor in 1962 and re- and interstate highways, among other national member of the Senior Executive Service of the tired in 2017, two weeks before his 85th birth- priorities. Department of the Air Force, upon her pro- day. He had a great interest in the environ- Bedford County is home to hardworking motion and departure as the Deputy Director ment and traffic congestion which led to his in- Pennsylvanians who build, sustain, and serve of the Secretary of the Air Force Legislative Li- terest in local government. He served on the our commonwealth and our nation. It is an aison. As Deputy Director, Nancy is respon- Atherton City Council for 24 years, six of them honor to recognize the Bedford County sible for organizing, coordinating, and as Mayor. He was a champion of public trans- Sestercentennial and celebrate the County’s resourcing the Legislative Liaison Directorate. portation and he was known as the resident remarkable history. I look forward to continued She develops and executes the Department of guru on regional transportation issues. partnership with the people of Bedford County the Air Force’s legislative program and en- Malcolm had a passion for boating and to continue this incredible legacy for the next sures the Department of the Air Force pro- water-skiied on Lake Tahoe, often sailing his vides a consistent and cohesive message 250 years and beyond. 70-foot motor cruiser up the Pacific coast to through congressional engagements, inquiries, f Washington and Canada. He loved music and and correspondence. She works with Mem- IN MEMORY OF C.T. WRIGHT played jazz saxophone, and had a popular bers of Congress, congressional staff, and dance band in the 50’s, and played with the senior Department of the Air Force leaders on HON. DAVID SCHWEIKERT Unicorns swing band until this year. legislative issues that affect Department pro- Malcolm leaves his wife Cosette and his OF ARIZONA grams, policies, and weapon systems. She will daughters, Lynette Stebin and Virginia Rock, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be deeply missed by all after three and a half two grandchildren and countless friends, all of years of exceptional service. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 whom benefitted from his generosity and kind- Nancy is a native of New York and is a Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Madam Speaker, I rise ness. I consider myself privileged to have graduate from Cornell University where she today to honor the memory of Dr. C.T. Wright, been among his wide group of friends.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:07 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MR8.015 E17MRPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E265 Madam Speaker, I ask the entire House of VOCA FIX TO SUSTAIN THE CRIME ecuted or settled, and the funding should be Representatives to join me in honoring the life VICTIMS FUND ACT OF 2021 going to serve victims. of Malcolm Dudley, a great and good man The VOCA Fix Act of 2021 fixes this by en- who was a true patriot, and in extending our SPEECH OF suring that monetary penalties associated with condolences to his wife and his entire family. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE deferred and non-prosecution agreements go His was a life well-lived, one filled with gen- OF TEXAS into the Crime Victims Fund instead of into the erosity, public service and care for others. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Treasury. bettered our community and strengthened our Tuesday, March 16, 2021 This simple fix will prevent future funding country. cuts that jeopardize programs’ abilities to Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise serve their communities and will help address f in strong support of H.R. 1652, or the ‘‘VOCA the many growing and unmet needs of victims HONORING OUR PRISONER OF Fix Act of 2021,’’ a critical piece of legislation and survivors, including survivors of domestic WAR/MISSING IN ACTION HEROES designed to curtail and prevent future cuts to violence. an already diminished federal victim service This legislation not only recognizes that it is grants program. the victims of crime that bear the brunt of the HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY This legislation must pass, because VOCA drastic cuts being made, but also that we must OF ILLINOIS grants provide compensation to victims of protect those victims that have the courage to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crime at critical moments of desperate need. come forward and work together with the au- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 VOCA funds could help compensate the thorities to bring justice to their offenders. only surviving victim of Robert Lee Haskell Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise Victims who cooperate with authorities often who, driven by vengeance, fatally shot six fear for their own safety and face pain at re- today to recognize the sacrifices made by members of his exwife’s family in Texas, in- American men and women in uniform today visited trauma, and this legislation recognizes cluding four children. that rather than putting victims in further dan- and throughout our nation’s history. We should The survivor of Haskell’s rampage, a girl of ger, we create for them a safe environment— each take a moment to recognize the enor- only fifteen, was shot in the head and only mous loss of Americans who leave their both physically and emotionally. survived by playing dead. Victims may be intimidated by law enforce- homes and families to serve their nation, and VOCA funds could help compensate the ment or other government agencies, but if we whose fates are unknown—some captured wife and two children of a man killed in a want victims to fully and freely cooperate with and listed as prisoners of war, while many oth- home intrusion in Harris County, Texas, after the authorities, we must ensure that victims ers are listed as missing in action. Their fami- an intruder entered the family’s home, ordered feel protected and that there is no risk of be- lies endure tremendous grief and pain, know- the wife and children to lock themselves into coming retraumatized. ing that their loved one’s story may never be a room, and then proceeded to shoot their We must also make sure that if victims co- revealed and that they may never be laid to husband and father. operate with authorities, then measures to en- rest. VOCA funds could help compensate a sure the safety of victims will be provided in Current estimates of American woman who was abducted in Houston and our government agencies working in tandem servicemembers who are unaccounted for forced to drive to an ATM at gunpoint, where with victim service providers. number over 80,000. The vast majority of she withdrew cash to give to her abductors. Tomorrow, the House will vote on H.R. these are from conflicts decades ago, and an- VOCA funds could help compensate innu- 1620, which will reauthorize the Violence swers continue to elude us. We must continue merable victims and survivors of federal Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994. our efforts to make sure that all American crimes, but only if we pass this legislation. We are doing so because we recognize the servicemembers listed as POW or MIA are re- VOCA grants have been vital in their sup- urgency and dire need faced by the victims turned and that we continue to remember and port of traditional victim service providers and survivors throughout this country during a venerate those who gave the ultimate sacrifice across the nation, particularly for those organi- significant moment of ongoing domestic vio- in war. zations serving victims of domestic violence, lence caused by this pandemic and experi- I want to commend the efforts of Gene sexual assault, child abuse, trafficking, and enced by both women and men. Spanos, a constituent of the 9th Congres- drunk driving. Although local victim services agencies are sional District, who has spent a great deal of VOCA grants also fund victim compensa- there to help, they are facing record numbers time and energy contributing to these efforts. tion, which helps survivors pay medical bills, of clients as well as the economic con- His ongoing missions include, but are not lim- missed wages, and in the most severe cases, sequences of the pandemic. ited to, pushing for recognition of American funeral costs. Without the VOCA Fix Act of 2021, sur- POWs who died in captivity during the Korean However, the ‘‘federal grants used to sup- vivors of domestic violence and sexual assault War, advocating for greater United Nations port victim services through VOCA have de- will inevitably lose access to victim support support of POW-MIA recognition efforts, en- creased significantly over the past several services, leaving victims and survivors without suring that potential MIA servicemember years. options for safety and vulnerable to further vic- gravesites are included in the Master Exca- Further drastic cuts to VOCA funding are timization. vation listings country by country. The efforts expected, as the non-taxpayerfunded pool from which these grants originate, the Crime Madam Speaker, the time is now to deliver of Mr. Spanos and so many dedicated individ- access to the services victims and survivors uals around the country are ensuring that we Victims Fund, is running dry. The Crime Victims Fund serves as an ex- so desperately need during a critical moment continue to move forward on this critical issue. ample of true justice, because the money when the need for victim assistance has sky- Madam Speaker, I commend the work of my used to support victims comes not from tax- rocketed and programs are being forced to cut constituent Gene Spanos and his counterparts payer dollars but rather from the criminal fines lifesaving services for victims. who are dedicating their time and passion to and penalties paid by federally convicted of- these efforts. f fenders. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS f The Crime Victims Fund has shrunk rapidly in recent years and continues to decline, be- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, PERSONAL EXPLANATION cause rather than prosecuting cases, the De- agreed to by the Senate of February 4, partment of Justice increasingly settles cases 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- HON. JOE WILSON through deferred prosecution and non-pros- tem for a computerized schedule of all OF SOUTH CAROLINA ecution agreements, and the monetary pen- meetings and hearings of Senate com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alties associated with these agreements are mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- deposited into the Treasury rather than the tees, and committees of conference. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Crime Victims Fund. This title requires all such committees Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam These agreements deny funding to victim to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Speaker, I was unavoidably absent for votes services, which is contrary to the spirit of Digest—designated by the Rules Com- on March 16, 2021. Had I been present, I VOCA: monetary penalties from crimes should mittee—of the time, place and purpose would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 78, go to serve victims of crimes. of the meetings, when scheduled and NAY on Roll Call No. 79, YEA on Roll Call No. The crimes from which these penalties are any cancellations or changes in the 80, and YEA on Roll Call No. 81. derived are the same, whether they are pros- meetings as they occur.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:07 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MR8.020 E17MRPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 17, 2021 As an additional procedure along Committee on the Judiciary Committee on Homeland Security and with the computerization of this infor- To hold hearings to examine constitu- Governmental Affairs Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight mation, the Office of the Senate Daily tional and common sense steps to re- duce gun violence. To hold hearings to examine the Na- Digest will prepare this information for SH–216 tional Response Enterprise, focusing on printing in the Extensions of Remarks 2:30 p.m. preparing for future crises. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Committee on Foreign Relations SD–342/VTC on Monday and Wednesday of each Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Se- Committee on Rules and Administration curity Cooperation To hold hearings to examine S. 1, to ex- week. pand Americans’ access to the ballot To hold hearings to examine bolstering box, reduce the influence of big money Meetings scheduled for Thursday, democracy in Georgia. in politics, strengthen ethics rules for March 18, 2021 may be found in the SD–106/VTC public servants, and implement other Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. Committee on Homeland Security and anti-corruption measures for the pur- Governmental Affairs pose of fortifying our democracy. To hold hearings to examine the 2020 cen- MEETINGS SCHEDULED SR–301 sus and current activities of the Census 2:30 p.m. MARCH 22 Bureau. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 6 p.m. SD–342 sources Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Water and Power To receive a closed briefing on the policy MARCH 24 To hold hearings to examine the viabil- and legal rationale of U.S. airstrikes in 9 a.m. ity of incorporating natural infrastruc- Syria. Committee on Armed Services ture in western water management and SVC–217 Subcommittee on Cybersecurity policy to support economic develop- To receive a closed briefing on Depart- ment, protect watershed health, and MARCH 23 ment of Defense cyber operations. build more resilient communities. SD–366 9:30 a.m. SVC–217 Committee on Indian Affairs Committee on Armed Services 10 a.m. To hold an oversight hearing to examine To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Committee on Banking, Housing, and tion of Admiral John C. Aquilino, USN, water infrastructure needs for Native Urban Affairs communities. for reappointment to the grade of ad- To hold hearings to examine the quar- miral and to be Commander, United SD–628 terly CARES Act report to Congress. States Indo-Pacific Command, Depart- Committee on Small Business and Entre- WEBEX ment of Defense. preneurship Committee on Commerce, Science, and SD–G50 To hold an oversight hearing to examine 10 a.m. Transportation Small Business Administration’s Committee on Finance Business meeting to consider the nomi- COVID–19 relief programs. To hold hearings to examine how U.S. nation of Polly Ellen Trottenberg, of SD–215 international tax policy impacts Amer- New York, to be Deputy Secretary of 3 p.m. ican workers, jobs, and investment. Transportation, and a routine list in Committee on Veterans’ Affairs WEBEX the Coast Guard; to be immediately To hold hearings to examine veterans’ Committee on Foreign Relations followed by a hearing to examine re- mental health and implementation of To hold hearings to examine the nomina- building America’s transportation in- the Hannon Act, focusing on coping tion of Samantha Power, of Massachu- frastructure. during COVID. setts, to be Administrator of the SH–216 SD–G50 United States Agency for International Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Development. and Pensions MARCH 25 SD–106/VTC To hold hearings to examine the nomina- 10:15 a.m. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, tion of Cynthia Minette Marten, of Committee on Homeland Security and and Pensions California, to be Deputy Secretary of Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Primary Health and Re- Education. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- tirement Security SD–430 tion of Deanne Bennett Criswell, of To hold hearings to examine why the New York, to be Administrator of the U.S. pays the highest prices in the Federal Emergency Management Agen- world for prescription drugs. cy, Department of Homeland Security. SD–430 SD–342/VTC

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:02 Mar 18, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D17MR1.REC D17MRPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with DIGEST March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D257 March 18, 2021. (For Senate’s program, see the re- 1199 New England, Greenville, Rhode Island; marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Denise Bottcher, AARP Louisiana, Baton Rouge; R. Record on page S1620.) Tamara Konetzka, University of Chicago Depart- ment of Public Health Sciences, Chicago, Illinois; Committee Meetings Quiteka Moten, State of Tennessee Long Term Care Ombudsman, Nashville; and David R. Gifford, (Committees not listed did not meet) American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Washington, D.C. INCOME AND WEALTH INEQUALITY Committee on the Budget: Committee concluded a hear- STRATEGIC COMPETITION WITH CHINA ing to examine the income and wealth inequality Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded crisis in America, after receiving testimony from a hearing to examine advancing effective U.S. policy Robert B. Reich, University of California Goldman for strategic competition with China in the twenty- School of Public Policy, Berkeley; Sarah Anderson, first century, after receiving testimony from Eliza- Institute for Policy Studies, John W. Lettieri, Eco- beth Economy, Council on Foreign Relations, New nomic Innovation Group, and Scott Winship, Amer- York, New York; and Thomas H. Shugart III, Cen- ican Enterprise Institute, all of Washington, D.C.; ter for New American Security, and Saif M. Khan, and Jennifer Bates, Amazon BHM1, Bessemer, Ala- Georgetown University Center for Security and bama. Emerging Technology, both of Washington, D.C. EXPANDING BROADBAND Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: BUSINESS MEETING Committee concluded a hearing to examine recent Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Federal actions to expand broadband, after receiving fairs: Committee ordered favorably reported the fol- testimony from Christopher Ali, University of Vir- lowing bills: ginia Department of Media Studies, Charlottesville; S. 231, to direct the Administrator of the Federal Michael P. O’Rielly, former Commissioner of the Emergency Management Agency to develop guidance Federal Communications Commission, Arlington, for firefighters and other emergency response per- Virginia; Jon Wilkins, Quadra Partners, Wash- sonnel on best practices to protect them from expo- ington, D.C.; and Justin Forde, Midcontinent Com- sure to PFAS and to limit and prevent the release munications, West Fargo, North Dakota. of PFAS into the environment, with an amendment DRINKING WATER AND WASTE WATER in the nature of a substitute; INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS S. 272, to amend the Federal Funding Account- Committee on Environment and Public Works: ability and Transparency Act of 2006, to require the Com- budget justifications and appropriation requests of mittee concluded a joint hearing with the Sub- agencies be made publicly available, with an amend- committee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water to ex- ment in the nature of a substitute; amine the challenges facing drinking water and waste water infrastructure projects, after receiving S. 583, to promote innovative acquisition tech- testimony from Shellie R. Chard, Oklahoma Depart- niques and procurement strategies; ment of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma City, on S. 517, to provide for joint reports by relevant behalf of the Association of State Drinking Water Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of Administrators; Kishia L. Powell, DC Water, Wash- terrorism; ington, D.C., on behalf of the National Association S. 671, to require the collection of voluntary feed- of Clean Water Agencies; Michael McNulty, Mor- back on services provided by agencies; gantown Utility Board, Morgantown, West Virginia; S. 693, to amend title 5, United States Code, to and Nathan Ohle, Rural Community Assistance provide for the halt in pension payments for Mem- Partnership, Falls Church, Virginia. bers of Congress sentenced for certain offenses; S. 658, to authorize the Secretary of Homeland COVID–19 IN NURSING HOMES Security to work with cybersecurity consortia for Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing training; to examine COVID–19 in the Nation’s nursing S. 636, to require the Director of the Office of homes, including steps taken by the Department of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an Health and Human Services in response to pan- annual report on projects that are over budget and demic, after receiving testimony from John E. behind schedule, with an amendment; Dicken, Director, Health Care, Government Ac- S. 688, to prohibit contracting with persons that countability Office; Adelina Ramos, SEIU District have business operations with the Maduro regime;

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S. 522, to require each agency, in providing notice Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary, both of of a rule making, to include a link to a 100 word the Department of Health and Human Services. plain language summary of the proposed rule; S. 111, to establish the Federal Clearinghouse on EQUALITY ACT School Safety Best Practices; Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a S. 664, to require the Comptroller General of the hearing to examine the Equality Act, focusing on United States to review certain legislation in order LGBTQ rights, after receiving testimony from Sen- to identify potential risks of duplication of and over- ators Merkley, Baldwin, Blackburn, Hyde-Smith, lap with existing Federal programs, offices, and ini- and Lankford; Representatives Cicilline, Newman, tiatives; and Hartzler; Alphonso David, Human Rights Cam- S. 566, to designate the facility of the United paign, New York, New York; Edith Guffey, PFLAG States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in National, Lawrence, Kansas; Mary Hasson, Ethics Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Specialist Matthew and Public Policy Center, Washington, D.C.; Stella R. Turcotte Post Office’’; Keating, Tacoma, Washington; and Abigail Shrier, H.R. 208, to designate the facility of the United Los Angeles, California. States Postal Service located at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM ‘‘Colonel Carlyle ’Smitty’ Harris Post Office’’; and H.R. 264, to designate the facility of the United Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Com- States Postal Service located at 1101 Charlotte Street mittee concluded a hearing to examine the Paycheck in Georgetown, South Carolina, as the ‘‘Joseph Protection Program, focusing on performance, im- Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building’’. pact, and next steps, including S. 723, to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend BUSINESS MEETING the covered period for the paycheck protection pro- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: gram, after receiving testimony from Lisa Mensah, Committee ordered favorably reported the nomina- Opportunity Finance Network, and Joel Griffith, tions of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Florida, to be The Heritage Foundation, both of Washington, Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public D.C.; John K. Hoey, The Y in Central Maryland, Health Service, and to be Surgeon General of the Baltimore; and Brad Polumbo, Foundation for Eco- Public Health Service, and Rachel Leland Levine, of nomic Education, Arlington, Virginia. h House of Representatives Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of Chamber Action 2021: The House passed H.R. 1620, to reauthor- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 43 pub- ize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, by lic bills, H.R. 1953–1995; and 8 resolutions, H. a yea-and-nay vote of 244 yeas to 172 nays, Roll Res. 243–250, were introduced. Pages H1497–H1500 No. 86. Pages H1432–75, H1476–79 Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H1501–02 ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Committee Print 117–3, modified by the amend- Removing the deadline for the ratification of the ment printed in part A of H. Rept. 117–12, shall equal rights amendment: The House passed H.J. be considered as adopted. Page H1432 Res. 17, removing the deadline for the ratification of Agreed to: the equal rights amendment, by a yea-and-nay vote Nadler en bloc amendment No. 1 consisting of of 222 yeas to 204 nays, Roll No. 82. the following amendments printed in part B of H. Pages H1419–32, H1475–76 Rept. 117–12: Burgess (No. 1) that requires the H. Res. 233, the rule providing for consideration DOJ and HHS to issue guidance and best practices on strategies to improve coordination of sexual as- of the bills (H.R. 1620), (H.R. 6), (H.R. 1603), sault forensic examination training and program sus- (H.R. 1868), and the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) tainability; Bush (No. 2) that ensures that survivors was agreed to yesterday, March 16th. can access transitional housing and be protected from unfair evictions and denial of service; Bush (No. 3)

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Connolly (No. 5) that adds the be conducted in a culturally relevant manner; Levin right to be informed of the status and location of a (MI) (No. 17) that amends Sec. 101 (STOP Grants) sexual assault evidence collection kit to the rights of to add ‘‘implementing a vertical prosecution system’’ sexual assault survivors; Crist (No. 6) that clarifies to the list of permissible uses for STOP grants; that STOP grants can be used to cover the fees asso- Meng (No. 18) that ensures family-focused program- ciated with replacing driver’s licenses and birth cer- ming for prisoners—from intake through reentry— tificates for survivors and their children; will provide to support the prisoners’ familial needs, as well as survivors and their families with life-saving assist- provide appropriate training for correctional staff to ance as they take steps to build a safe and inde- engage with prisoners’ families; Meng (No. 19) that pendent life; Rodney Davis (IL) (No. 7) that requires ensures clear distribution and accessibility of sanitary the Department of Health and Human Services to products to prisoners and provides that no visitor is include in their Study and Report on Barriers to prohibited from visiting due to the visitor’s use of Survivors’ Economic Security Access (Sec. 704), the sanitary products; Moore (No. 20) that authorizes a impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on such sur- study on the intersection between domestic violence, vivors as it relates to their ability to maintain eco- sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, and ma- nomic security; Delgado (No. 8) that adds to the ternal mortality or morbidity; Moore (No. 21) that findings on Economic Security for Victims that indi- authorizes and expands programs offering sexual as- viduals living in rural areas facing intimate partner sault medical forensic exams and sexual assault vic- violence often face barriers to accessing resources, tim services in tribal communities; Newman (No. ranging from health care to the criminal justice sys- 22) that requires grant applicants of the National tem; Delgado (No. 9) that requires an analysis of the Resource Center on Workplace Responses to include unique barriers faced by survivors in rural commu- microbusiness in their outreach to qualify; Omar nities in the study on barriers to survivors’ economic (No. 23) that includes credit history in the GAO security; Dingell (No. 10) that establishes pilot pro- economic barrier study; Omar (No. 24) that includes gram grants (up to 10) through the Department of barriers of legal costs and jurisdictional challenges in Justice to state and tribal courts, offering them the the GAO economic study; Phillips (No. 25) that es- opportunity to explore the feasibility and effective- tablishes a pilot program to identify and make im- ness of serving protection orders electronically; migration relief available to immigrants who are de- Kaehle (No. 11) that ensures appropriate consulta- pendent upon their abusers for immigration status tion and inclusion with indigenous groups to sup- and have been subject to battering or extreme cru- port the tailored needs of indigenous women; Lamb elty and have already been authorized for employ- (No. 12) that adds training for sexual assault nurse ment; Plaskett (No. 26) that establishes a civil cause examiners (SANE nurses) to VAWA’s Rural Pro- of action against a person that discloses an intimate grams, to expand access to and retention of quality image of an individual without the depicted individ- SANE nurses in rural areas; Lawrence (No. 13) that ual’s consent, if the person disclosed the image with amends Section 102 (Grants Encouraging Improve- knowledge of or reckless disregard for such lack of ments and Alternatives to the Criminal Justice Re- consent; Pressley (No. 27) that establishes LGBTQ+ sponse), to authorize grants to also be used for the specific grants and services to LGBTQ+ victims of purpose of better identifying and responding to do- domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, mestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and and stalking; Ross (No. 28) that revises the Omni- stalking against individuals who have been arrested bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to allow or have contact with the juvenile or adult criminal grants to be used to for the development of state- justice system, and for developing or strengthening wide databases with information on where sexual as- diversion programs and to ensure they receive com- sault nurse examiners (SANE nurses) are located; prehensive victim services; Lawrence (No. 14) that Ross (No. 29) that creates a statutory mandate that incentivizes states to adopt laws prohibiting the a victim’s safety should be central to the housing prosecution of minors for prostitution; Leger and housing-related decisions that covered housing

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Rept. 117–12) that enhances VAWA’s trans- and housing disputes; Speier (No. 32) that adds the parency and accountability measures by making enti- Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting ties found by the Attorney General to have inten- Distribution Act (the ‘‘SHIELD Act’’) to the bill, tionally misused VAWA grant funds ineligible to which addresses the malicious sharing of private, in- apply for future grants for up to 5 years, after rea- timate images, known as ‘‘nonconsensual pornog- sonable notice and opportunity for a hearing (by a raphy’’ or ‘‘revenge porn’’; Speier (No. 33) that di- yea-and-nay vote of 242 yeas to 174 nays, Roll No. rects the Secretary of Education to make available a 84). Pages H1474–75, H1477–78 climate survey for institutions of higher education to Rejected: administer to students on their experiences with sex- ual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, Stefanik amendment (No. 36 printed in part B of stalking, and dating violence; Speier (No. 34) that H. Rept. 117–12) that sought to strike all and re- establishes an Interagency Task Force on Sexual Vio- place the text with the Violence Against Women lence in Education to provide pertinent information Extension Act of 2021 (by a yea-and-nay vote of 177 to the government, public, and educational institu- yeas to 249 nays, Roll No. 85). Pages H1472–74, H1478 tions on campus sexual violence prevention and re- H. Res. 233, the rule providing for consideration sponse, as well as how to better assist survivors; of the bills (H.R. 1620), (H.R. 6), (H.R.1603), Speier (No. 35) that builds on the unanimous pas- (H.R.1868), and the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) sage of the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act establishing was agreed to yesterday, March 16th. rights for survivors of federal sexual assault offenses Suspensions—Proceedings Resumed: The House by incentivizing states to ensure that survivors have, agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following at a minimum, the rights guaranteed by the federal measures: law; includes the right to be informed if the govern- ment intends to destroy or dispose of a sexual assault Awarding three congressional gold medals to the evidence collection kit, the right to be informed of United States Capitol Police and those who pro- any result of a kit, and the right to have a sexual tected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021: H.R. assault evidence collection kit or its probative con- 1085, amended, to award three congressional gold tents preserved without charge for the maximum ap- medals to the United States Capitol Police and those plicable statute of limitations or 20 years, whichever who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, is shorter; Torres (CA) (No. 37) that requires the At- by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 413 yeas to 12 nays, torney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Roll No. 87; Page H1480 HHS, to conduct a study investigating whether COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of abused victims who raise evidence of domestic vio- 2021: H.R. 1651, amended, to amend the CARES lence are more likely to lose primary custody of their Act to extend the sunset for the definition of a small children to an abusive partner or to the State, in- business debtor, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 399 cluding reviewing and providing recommendations yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 88; and Pages H1480–81 on restructuring relevant state laws, regulations, and VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund practices; Torres (CA) (No. 38) that requires the At- Act of 2021: torney General, in coordination with the Secretary of H.R. 1652, amended, to deposit certain funds into the Crime Victims Fund, to waive match- HHS, to conduct a study on the direct and collateral 2 economic costs and risks of divorce from an abusive ing requirements, by a ⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 384 partner to a victim of domestic violence, including yeas to 38 nays, Roll No. 89. Pages H1481–82 payment of alimony, legal fees, spousal support, or Clerk to Correct Engrossment: Agreed by unani- the division of property; Torres (NY) (No. 39) that mous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 1620, mandates state and local governments submit to the the Clerk be authorized to correct section numbers, Attorney General a report on the number of sexual punctuation, spelling, and cross-references and to assault response teams at hospitals and their average make such other technical and conforming changes victim response times to be eligible for certain fed- as may be necessary to reflect the actions of the eral funds; and Williams (No. 41) that ensures any House. Page H1482

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Technology Assessment, and Analytics, Government Special Committee on Aging: to hold hearings to examine Accountability Office; and public witnesses. COVID–19 one year later, focusing on addressing health care needs for at-risk Americans, 9:30 a.m., VTC. THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Legisla- Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The Business tive Branch, budget hearing on the Office of Congres- Case for Climate Solutions’’. Testimony was heard sional Workplace Rights, 10 a.m., Webex. from public witnesses. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, hearing entitled ‘‘Efforts to Address Marine ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Plastic Pollution Through Recycling’’, 11 a.m., Webex. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full Com- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- mittee held an organizational meeting. The Com- lated Agencies, hearing entitled ‘‘COVID Outbreaks and Management Challenges: Evaluating the Federal Bureau mittee adopted its rules for the 117th Congress. This of Prisons’ Pandemic Response and the Way Forward’’, 2 meeting was closed. p.m., Webex. Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Seapower Joint Meetings and Projection Forces, hearing entitled ‘‘Unmanned Sys- No joint committee meetings were held. tems of the Department of the Navy’’, 11 a.m., 2118 Rayburn and Webex. f Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services; and Subcommittee on COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, Workforce Protections, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Fighting MARCH 18, 2021 for Fairness: Examining Legislation to Confront Work- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) place Discrimination’’, 10:15 a.m., Zoom. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- Senate vironment and Climate Change, hearing entitled ‘‘The Committee on Armed Services: to receive a closed briefing CLEAN Future Act: Industrial Climate Policies to Create on the planning, programming, budget, and execution Jobs and Support Working Communities’’, 11 a.m., process of the Department of Defense, 9:30 a.m., Webex. SD–G50. Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Diver- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to sity and Inclusion, hearing entitled ‘‘By the Numbers, hold hearings to examine the 21st century economy, fo- How Diversity Data Can Measure Commitment to Diver- cusing on protecting the financial system from risks asso- sity, Equity and Inclusion’’, 10 a.m., Webex. ciated with climate change, 10 a.m., WEBEX. Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Mid- Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine fight- dle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism, ing forced labor, focusing on closing loopholes and im- hearing entitled ‘‘Assessing the Human Rights Situation proving customs enforcement to mandate clean supply in Saudi Arabia’’, 10 a.m., Webex. chains and protect workers, 10 a.m., WEBEX. Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘A Year Out: Ad- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to dressing International Impacts of the COVID–19 Pan- hold hearings to examine the COVID–19 response, focus- demic’’, 2:30 p.m., Webex. ing on an update from Federal officials, 10 a.m., SH–216. Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, mark- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: up on H.R. 1833, the ‘‘DHS Industrial Control Systems to hold hearings to examine the SolarWinds supply chain Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2021’’; H.R. 1850, the attack, focusing on the Federal perspective, 10:15 a.m., ‘‘Supporting Research and Development for First Re- SD–342/WEBEX. sponders Act’’; H.R. 1870, the ‘‘Strengthening Local Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2021’’; H.R. S. 632, to amend chapter 11 of title 35, United States 1871, the ‘‘Transportation Security Transparency Im- Code, to require the voluntary collection of demographic provement Act’’; H.R. 1877, the ‘‘Security Screening information for patent inventors, S. 169, to amend title During COVID–19 Act’’; H.R. 1893, the ‘‘Transpor- 17, United States Code, to require the Register of Copy- tation Security Preparedness Act of 2021’’; and legislation rights to waive fees for filing an application for registra- on the Transportation Security Public Health Threat Pre- tion of a copyright claim in certain circumstances, and paredness Act of 2021, 10 a.m., Webex.

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Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Con- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- stitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, hearing enti- committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, tled ‘‘Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Ameri- and Emergency Management, hearing entitled ‘‘Building cans’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn and Webex. Smarter: The Benefits of Investing in Resilience and Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Admin- Mitigation’’, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn and Webex. istrative Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Reviving Competition, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, Part 3: Strengthening the Laws to Address Monopoly hearing entitled ‘‘Beyond Deborah Sampson: Improving Power’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn and Webex. Healthcare for America’s Women Veterans in the 117th Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy Congress’’, 2:30 p.m., Zoom. and Mineral Resources, hearing entitled ‘‘Restoring Aban- Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Over- doned Mine Lands, Local Economies, and the Environ- sight, hearing entitled ‘‘Hearing with the IRS Commis- ment’’, 12 p.m., Webex. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- sioner on the 2021 Filing Season’’, 2 p.m., 1100 Long- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Lessons Learned from the Texas worth and Webex. Blackouts: Research Needs for a Secure and Resilient Grid’’, 10 a.m., Webex. Joint Meetings Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Under- Joint Hearing: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, served, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development, to resume joint hearings with the House Committee on hearing entitled ‘‘The Role of Community Navigators in Veterans’ Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of Reaching Underserved Businesses’’, 10 a.m., 2360 Ray- veterans services organizations, 10 a.m., WEBEX. burn and Webex.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Thursday, March 18 12 p.m., Thursday, March 18

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.R. 6— ation of the nomination of Xavier Becerra, of California, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021. Consideration to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, and vote of H.R. 1603—Farm Workforce Modernization Act of on confirmation thereon at 12 noon. 2021. Consideration of H.R. 1868—To prevent across- Following disposition of the nomination of Xavier the-board direct spending cuts. Becerra, Senate will resume consideration of the nomina- tion of Martin Joseph Walsh, of Massachusetts, to be Sec- retary of Labor, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 1:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E262, E265 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E265 Johnson, Dusty, S. Dak., E259 Schweikert, David, Ariz., E264 Axne, Cynthia, Iowa, E259 Joyce, John, Pa., E259, E264 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E262 DeSaulnier, Mark, Calif., E263 McClain, Lisa C., Mich., E262 Wagner, Ann, Mo., E259, E264 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E264 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E263 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E265 Granger, Kay, Tex., E264 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E263

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