Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 116 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 No. 179 House of Representatives The House met at 1 p.m. and was THE JOURNAL OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pore (Mr. RASKIN). Washington, DC, November 8, 2019. ant to section 4(a) of House Resolution Hon. NANCY PELOSI, 656, the Journal of the last day’s pro- f The Speaker, House of Representatives, ceedings is approved. Washington, DC. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f PRO TEMPORE permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sage from the Secretary of the Senate on No- nication from the Speaker: Chair will lead the House in the Pledge vember 8, 2019, at 12:23 p.m.: WASHINGTON, DC, of Allegiance. That the Senate passed S. 979. November 8, 2019. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the That the Senate passed S. 1388. I hereby appoint the Honorable JAMIE Pledge of Allegiance as follows: That the Senate passed without amend- RASKIN to act as Speaker pro tempore on I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ment H.R. 1123. this day. United States of America, and to the Repub- NANCY PELOSI, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Appointments: Speaker of the House of Representatives. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Board of Visitors of the U.S. Merchant Ma- rine Academy. f f Board of Visitors of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. PRAYER COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE With best wishes, I am Pastor Deamon Scapin, Triumph Sincerely, Church DC, Washington, D.C., offered The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- GLORIA J. LETT, the following prayer: fore the House the following commu- Deputy Clerk. Father of all nations, release Your nication from the Clerk of the House of power to heal our Nation. Representatives: f We know that You see everything, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, even secret and hidden things. God of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, November 6, 2019. RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF Heaven, let truth reign. Let what is PERMANENT SELECT COM- done in secret be shouted from the Hon. NANCY PELOSI, The Speaker, House of Representatives, MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE housetops. Bring justice and righteous- Washington, DC. ness to this House. Forgive us when DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- pride, selfishness, and greed have been permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II fore the House the following resigna- the motivators for evil behavior. We of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tion as a member of the Permanent Se- seek Your face today, believing that tives, the Clerk received the following mes- lect Committee on Intelligence: sage from the Secretary of the Senate on No- You will heal our fractured system and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, expose all dishonesty. vember 6, 2019, at 11:12 a.m.: Washington, DC, November 8, 2019. That the Senate passed without amend- Bind the lying spirit of Satan and re- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, ment H.R. 724. move corruption, falsehood, and bias. Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, With best wishes, I am Washington, DC. Let discernment rule and wisdom per- Sincerely, meate our decision makers. Reveal CHERYL L. JOHNSON. DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI: This letter serves what needs to be revealed and cover as my intent to resign from the House Per- what needs to be covered. May a spirit f manent Select Committee on Intelligence, of unity and harmony come over both effective today. Sincerely, Chambers of Congress. Silence the COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE RICK CRAWFORD, voices of contention and division, am- Member of Congress. plify voices of healing and progress for The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Your glory and the good of this land. fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without In the name of Jesus, we pray. nication from the Clerk of the House of objection, the resignation is accepted. Amen. Representatives: There was no objection.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:26 Nov 09, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08NO7.000 H08NOPT1 Sspencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H8732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 8, 2019 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SENATE BILLS REFERRED other purposes; to the Committee on Over- sight and Reform. PERMANENT SELECT COM- Bills of the Senate of the following MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE titles were taken from the Speaker’s f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The table and, under the rule, referred as ADJOURNMENT Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- follows: pointment, pursuant to clause 11 of S. 979. An act to amend the Post-Katrina The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order ant to section 4(b) of House Resolution to incorporate the recommendations made 656, the House stands adjourned until 2 of the House of January 3, 2019, of the by the Government Accountability Office re- p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. following Member of the House to the lating to advance contracts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- Thereupon (at 1 o’clock and 4 min- Permanent Select Committee on Intel- utes p.m.), under its previous order, the ligence: tation and Infrastructure. S. 1388. An act to manage supply chain risk House adjourned until Tuesday, No- Mr. JORDAN, Ohio hthrough counterintelligence training, and for vember 12, 2019, at 2 p.m. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the third and fourth quarters of 2019, pursuant to Public Law 95–384, are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO LIBERIA, ETHIOPIA, KENYA, AND THE GAMBIA, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 7 AND OCT. 14, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. David Price ...... 10/7 10/9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Hon. Markwayne Mullin ...... 10 /7 10 /9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 10/7 10/9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Hon. Diana DeGette ...... 10 /7 10 /9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Hon. Alma Adams ...... 10/7 10/9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Hon. Cheryl Johnson ...... 10 /7 10 /9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Tom Wickham ...... 10 /7 10 /9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Derek Luyten ...... 10/7 10/9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Julie Nickson ...... 10 /7 10 /9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Justin Wein ...... 10 /7 10 /9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Shuwanza Goff ...... 10/7 10/9 Liberia ...... 550.00 ...... (3) ...... 550.00 Hon. David Price ...... 10/9 10/10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Hon. Markwayne Mullin ...... 10 /9 10 /10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 10/9 10/10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Hon. Diana DeGette ...... 10 /9 10 /10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Hon. Alma Adams ...... 10/9 10/10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Hon. Cheryl Johnson ...... 10 /9 10 /10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Tom Wickham ...... 10 /9 10 /10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Derek Luyten ...... 10/9 10/10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Julie Nickson ...... 10 /9 10 /10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Justin Wein ...... 10 /9 10 /10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Shuwanza Goff ...... 10/9 10/10 Ethiopia ...... 396.24 ...... (3) ...... 396.24 Hon. David Price ...... 10/10 10/13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Hon. Markwayne Mullin ...... 10 /10 10 /13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 10/10 10 /13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Hon. Diana DeGette ...... 10 /10 10/13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Hon. Alma Adams ...... 10/10 10/13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Hon. Cheryl Johnson ...... 10 /10 10 /13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Tom Wickham ...... 10 /10 10/13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Derek Luyten ...... 10/10 10/13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Julie Nickson ...... 10 /10 10 /13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Justin Wein ...... 10 /10 10/13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Shuwanza Goff ...... 10/10 10/13 Kenya ...... 1,002.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,002.00 Hon. David Price ...... 10/13 10/14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Hon. Markwayne Mullin ...... 10 /13 10 /14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 10/13 10 /14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Hon. Diana DeGette ...... 10 /13 10/14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Hon. Alma Adams ...... 10/13 10/14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Hon. Cheryl Johnson ...... 10 /13 10 /14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Tom Wickham ...... 10 /13 10/14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Derek Luyten ...... 10/13 10/14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Julie Nickson ...... 10 /13 10 /14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Justin Wein ...... 10 /13 10/14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83 Shuwanza Goff ...... 10/13 10/14 The Gambia ...... 291.83 ...... (3) ...... 291.83

Committee total ...... 24,640.77 ...... 24,640.77

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. DAVID E. PRICE, Oct. 24, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Arrival Departure Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Filemon Vela ...... 7/18 7/20 Mexico ...... 842.00 ...... 704.44 ...... 1,546.44

Committee total ...... 842.00 ...... 704.44 ...... 1,546.44

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON, Oct. 28, 2019.

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Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 6/29 7/2 Cameroon ...... 923.99 ...... 11,155.73 ...... 12,079.72 Hon. Dr. Andy Harris ...... 6/28 6/30 Ireland ...... 769.59 ...... 769.59 6/30 7/2 United Kingdom ...... 1,842.03 ...... 1,842.03 7 /2 7 /3 Poland ...... 446.44 ...... 446.44 7 /3 7 /8 Luxembourg ...... 2,828.00 ...... 2,828.00 7 /8 7 /8 Portugal ...... Hon. Tom Graves ...... 6 /28 6 /30 Ireland ...... 769.59 ...... 769.59 6/30 7/2 United Kingdom ...... 1,842.03 ...... 1,842.03 7 /2 7 /3 Poland ...... 446.44 ...... 446.44 7 /3 7 /8 Luxembourg ...... 2,828.00 ...... 2,828.00 7 /8 7 /8 Portugal ...... Hon. Norma Torres ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... 370.29 Hon. Tom Graves ...... 7 /18 7 /21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... 370.29 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 7/18 7/21 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 2,073.78 ...... 3,159.78 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 8/9 8 /12 Iceland ...... 1,219.00 ...... 397.10 ...... 1,616.10 8/12 8/13 Belgium ...... 340.22 ...... 351.21 ...... 691.43 8/13 8/15 Germany ...... 921.23 ...... 589.81 ...... 1,511.04 Anne Marie Chotvacs ...... 8/9 8/12 Iceland ...... 1,219.00 ...... 397.10 ...... 1,616.10 8/12 8/13 Belgium ...... 340.22 ...... 351.21 ...... 691.43 8/13 8/15 Germany ...... 921.23 ...... 589.81 ...... 1,511.04 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 8/4 8/6 Japan ...... 795.42 ...... 795.42 8 /6 8 /8 Singapore ...... 818.00 ...... 74.00 ...... 89.33 ...... 981.33 8 /8 8 /11 Australia ...... 954.00 ...... 165.00 ...... 45.67 ...... 1,164.67 8/11 8/12 Fiji ...... 96.00 ...... 96.00 Shalanda Young ...... 8/1 8 /2 North Macedonia ...... 216.69 ...... 4,429.00 ...... 4,645.69 8 /2 8 /3 Kosovo ...... 164.68 ...... 114.31 ...... 278.99 Christopher Bigelow ...... 8/4 8/7 Japan ...... 1,370.56 ...... 7,112.88 ...... 8,483.44 8 /7 8 /10 South Korea ...... 1,035.27 ...... 765.32 ...... 504.96 ...... 2,305.55 Rebecca Leggieri ...... 7 /28 7 /31 Lebanon ...... 630.00 ...... 10,870.00 ...... 545.81 ...... 12,045.81 7/31 8/2 Tunisia ...... 286.52 ...... 82.08 ...... 46.16 ...... 414.76 David Bortnick ...... 7/28 7/31 Lebanon ...... 630.00 ...... 8,804.00 ...... 545.81 ...... 9,979.81 7/31 8/4 Tunisia ...... 789.05 ...... 66.40 ...... 138.48 ...... 993.93 8 /4 8 /6 Qatar ...... 769.30 ...... 132.76 ...... 902.06 Jacquelynn Ripke ...... 7/28 7/31 Lebanon ...... 630.00 ...... 12,508.84 ...... 545.81 ...... 13,684.65 7/31 8/3 Israel ...... 1,605.00 ...... 33.52 ...... 30.00 ...... 1,668.52 Matthew Bower ...... 7/1 7/4 South Korea ...... 1,377.27 ...... 13,035.22 ...... 307.10 ...... 14,719.59 7 /5 7 /7 Australia ...... 335.00 ...... 22.40 ...... 357.40 Brooke Boyer ...... 7/1 7/4 South Korea ...... 1,377.27 ...... 13,598.22 ...... 307.10 ...... 15,282.59 7 /5 7 /7 Australia ...... 335.00 ...... 18.00 ...... 353.00 Rebecca Leggieri ...... 8 /12 8 /14 Moldova ...... 466.00 ...... 13,637.03 ...... 14,103.03 8/14 8/16 Ukraine ...... 743.86 ...... 14.50 ...... 207.69 ...... 966.05 8/16 8/18 Georgia ...... 570.00 ...... 71.96 ...... 8.35 ...... 650.31 Hayden Milberg ...... 8 /12 8 /14 Moldova ...... 466.00 ...... 10,952.13 ...... 11,418.13 8/14 8/16 Ukraine ...... 743.85 ...... 117.98 ...... 207.69 ...... 1,069.52 8/16 8/18 Georgia ...... 570.00 ...... 8.35 ...... 578.35 8/18 8/19 Germany ...... 476.01 ...... 567.80 ...... 1,043.81 Erin Kolodjeski ...... 8/14 8/19 Mozambique ...... 1,349.55 ...... 18,177.87 ...... 20.21 ...... 19,547.63 8/19 8/21 Malawi ...... 461.61 ...... 461.61 Susan Adams ...... 8/14 8/19 Mozambique ...... 1,349.55 ...... 18,177.87 ...... 20.21 ...... 19,547.63 8/19 8/21 Malawi ...... 461.61 ...... 461.61 Hae Kwon ...... 8/14 8/19 Mozambique ...... 1,349.55 ...... 18,177.87 ...... 20.21 ...... 19,547.63 8/19 8/21 Malawi ...... 461.61 ...... 461.61 Steve Marchese ...... 8/18 8/21 Lithuania ...... 957.67 ...... 10,718.03 ...... 203.39 ...... 11,879.09 8/21 8/23 Estonia ...... 534.02 ...... 534.02 Craig Higgins ...... 8/18 8/21 Lithuania ...... 957.67 ...... 13,801.23 ...... 203.39 ...... 14,962.29 8/21 8/23 Estonia ...... 534.02 ...... 534.02 8/23 8/24 Switzerland ...... 465.31 ...... 202.02 ...... 73.19 ...... 740.52 Jason Wheelock ...... 8/20 8/21 Finland ...... 139.00 ...... 7,419.61 ...... 7,558.61 8/21 8/23 Estonia ...... 534.02 ...... 534.02 Constantine Koulouris ...... 9/4 9/8 India ...... 1,291.32 ...... 11,942.23 ...... 13,233.55 9 /8 9 /12 Sri Lanka ...... 1,585.00 ...... 1,585.00 Jeffrey Ashford ...... 9/2 9/5 Mexico ...... 1,643.50 ...... 879.95 ...... 2,523.45 Stephanie Gadbois ...... 9/2 9/5 Mexico ...... 1,643.50 ...... 893.27 ...... 2,536.77 Hon. Henry Cuellar ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,227.89 ...... 1,227.89 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,106.00 ...... 2,106.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 431.07 ...... 431.07 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... 257.00 Hon. Cheri Bustos ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,151.03 ...... 1,151.03 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,100.00 ...... 2,100.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 431.07 ...... 431.07 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... 257.00 Kris Mallard ...... 8/19 8/21 Italy ...... 940.67 ...... 2,025.43 ...... 2,966.10 8/21 8/23 Romania ...... 493.15 ...... 493.15 Kiyalan Batmanglidj ...... 8 /26 8 /28 Japan ...... 1,086.12 ...... 5,852.52 ...... 25.00 ...... 6,963.64 Hon. Henry Cuellar ...... 7/27 7/28 Iceland ...... 559.78 ...... 9,126.23 ...... 9,686.01 7/28 7/29 Scotland ...... 234.00 ...... 234.00 7/29 7/31 Norway ...... 568.68 ...... 60.00 ...... 628.68 7/31 8/1 Finland ...... 355.37 ...... 355.37 Committee total ...... 69,310.24 ...... 227,062.12 ...... 7,595.02 ...... 303,967.38 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. NITA M. LOWEY, Oct. 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2019

Veronique Pluviose ...... 7 /29 8 /3 Guam/Saipan ...... 2,221.61 Commercial 3,357.28 Misc. exp. 215.52 ...... 5,794.41 Committee total ...... 2,221.61 ...... 3,357.28 ...... 215.52 ...... 5.794.41 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, Oct. 28, 2019.

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Hon. Jeff Duncan ...... 6/28 7/2 United Kingdom ...... 2,611.62 ...... (3) ...... 2,611.62 7 /2 7 /3 Poland ...... 446.44 ...... (3) ...... 446.44 7 /3 7 /8 Luxembourg ...... 2,128.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,128.00 7 /8 7 /8 Portugal ...... (3) ...... Hon. Billy Long ...... 6/28 7/2 United Kingdom ...... 2,611.62 ...... (3) ...... 2,611.62 7 /2 7 /3 Poland ...... 446.44 ...... (3) ...... 446.44 7 /3 7 /8 Luxembourg ...... 2,128.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,128.00 7 /8 7 /8 Portugal ...... (3) ...... Hon. Gus Bilirakis ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,151.03 ...... (3) ...... 1,151.03 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,106.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,106.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 431.07 ...... (3) ...... 431.07 7 /7 7 /8 Crete ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Hon. Scott Peters ...... 7/1 7/4 Israel ...... 1,573.00 ...... 6,321.20 ...... 7,894.20 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 431.07 ...... (3) ...... 431.07 7 /7 7 /8 Crete ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Hon. Darren Soto ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,151.03 ...... (3) ...... 1,151.03 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,106.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,106.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 431.07 ...... (3) ...... 431.07 7 /7 7 /8 Crete ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Hon. Frank Pallone, Jr...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 12,758.00 ...... 14,194.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 52,029.96 ...... 54,910.33 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 6,491.50 ...... 7,027.50 Hon. Tom O’Halleran ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Hon. Dave Loebsack ...... 7 /27 7 /29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Hon. Susan Brooks ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Hon. Marc Veasey ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Hon. Nanette Barragan ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 268.00 ...... (3) ...... 268.00 Hon. Tony Ca´rdenas ...... 7 /27 7 /29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Hon. Robin Kelly ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 7/31 Italy ...... 1,408.37 ...... 719.42 ...... 2,127.79 Hon. Jerry McNerney ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/2 Italy ...... 2,743.37 ...... 1,244.93 ...... 3,988.30 Jeff Carroll ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Sharon Davis ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Tiffany Guarascio ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Zach Kahan ...... 7 /27 7 /29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Mary Martin ...... 7/27 7/29 France ...... 1,436.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,436.00 7/29 8/3 Italy ...... 2,880.37 ...... (3) ...... 2,880.37 8 /3 8 /5 Morocco ...... 536.00 ...... (3) ...... 536.00 Eric Kessler ...... 8/21 8/22 Finland ...... 390.93 ...... 9,310.93 ...... 1,438.60 ...... 11,140.46 8/22 8/25 Sweden ...... 1,038.96 ...... 1,249.58 ...... 2,288.54 8/25 8/29 Norway ...... 1,451.00 ...... 1,123.06 ...... 3,871.00 ...... 6,445.06 Mary Martin ...... 8/21 8/22 Finland ...... 390.93 ...... 9,310.93 ...... 9,701.86 8/22 8/25 Sweden ...... 1,038.96 ...... 1,038.96 8/25 8/29 Norway ...... 1,451.00 ...... 1,123.06 ...... 2,574.06 Jon Monger ...... 8/21 8/22 Finland ...... 390.93 ...... 9,310.93 ...... 9,701.86 8/22 8/25 Sweden ...... 1,038.96 ...... 1,038.96 8/25 8/29 Norway ...... 1,451.00 ...... 1,123.06 ...... 2,574.06 Brandon Mooney ...... 8/21 8/22 Finland ...... 390.93 ...... 9,716.93 ...... 10,107.86 8/22 8/25 Sweden ...... 1,038.96 ...... 1,038.96 8/25 8/29 Norway ...... 1,451.00 ...... 1,123.06 ...... 2,574.06 Tim Robinson ...... 8/21 8/22 Finland ...... 390.93 ...... 9,310.93 ...... 9,701.86 8/22 8/25 Sweden ...... 1,038.96 ...... 1,038.96 8/25 8/29 Norway ...... 1,451.00 ...... 1,123.06 ...... 2,574.06 Hon. Richard Hudson ...... 8/23 8/24 Germany ...... 510.55 ...... 14,357.23 ...... 14,867.78 8/24 8/26 Niger ...... 539.67 ...... 539.67 8/26 8/27 Nigeria ...... 347.21 ...... 347.21 8/27 8/28 Mali ...... 235.28 ...... 235.28 8/28 8/30 France ...... 1,120.88 ...... 1,120.88 Hon. Jeff Duncan ...... 9/3 9 /5 Montenegro ...... 643.24 ...... (3) ...... 643.24 9 /5 9 /6 Croatia ...... 401.46 ...... (3) ...... 401.46 9 /6 9 /9 Italy ...... 1,066.14 ...... (3) ...... 1,066.14

Committee total ...... 111,935.97 ...... 75,218.73 ...... 77,838.64 ...... 264,993.34

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HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ZOE LOFGREN, Oct. 24, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2019

Hon. Randy Weber ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,227.89 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.89 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,106.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,106.00 7 /4 7 /6 Quatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 431.07 ...... (3) ...... 431.07 7 /7 7 /8 Crete ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Hon. Jenniffer Gonza´lez-Colo´n ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,151.03 ...... (3) ...... 1,151.03 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,106.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,106.00 7 /4 7 /6 Quatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 431.07 ...... (3) ...... 431.07 7 /7 7 /8 Crete ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Hon. Ed Perlmutter ...... 8/6 8/14 Australia ...... 2,312.99 ...... 9,661.42 ...... 22,482.72 ...... 443.80 ...... 403.09 ...... 9,661.42 ...... Committee total ...... 11,818.15 ...... 20,169.73 ...... 31,987.88 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Oct. 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2019

Hon. Daniel Lipinski ...... 8/19 8/26 Portugal ...... 1,180.28 1,316.38 982.44 1,095.73 340.33 379.58 2,503.05 2,791.69 Committee total ...... 1,180.28 1,316.38 982.44 1,095.73 340.33 379.58 2,503.05 2,791.69 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oct. 31, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2019

Hon. Ron Kind ...... 6 /28 7 /3 Cameroon ...... 923.99 ...... 11,344.25 ...... 12,268.24 Hon. Gwen Moore ...... 7/3 7/5 Luxembourg ...... 1,010.00 ...... 9,149.83 ...... 10,159.83 Hon. Earl Blumenauer ...... 7/18 7/22 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,723.95 ...... 16,727.00 ...... 19,536.95 Hon. Ron Kind ...... 7 /18 7 /21 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 2,747.19 ...... 3,833.18 Hon. Terri Sewell ...... 7/18 7/22 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,560.45 ...... 2,646.45 Hon. Judy Chu ...... 7 /18 7 /21 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,284.25 ...... 2,370.25 Hon. Don Beyer ...... 7/19 7/22 Mexico ...... 724.00 ...... 2,011.45 ...... 2,735.45 Hon. Stephanie Murphy ...... 7/18 7/21 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,301.48 ...... 2,387.48 Hon. Jimmy Gomez ...... 7/18 7/21 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,208.65 ...... 2,294.65 Hon. George Holding ...... 7 /18 7 /22 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,994.33 ...... 3,080.33 Katherine Tai ...... 7/18 7/22 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,688.95 ...... 2,774.95 Keigan Mull ...... 7/18 7/22 Mexico ...... 1,024.00 ...... 1,489.45 ...... 2,513.45 John Catalfamo ...... 7 /18 7 /22 Mexico ...... 1,029.00 ...... 1,489.45 ...... 2,518.45 Erin Hatch ...... 7/18 7/22 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,463.95 ...... 2,549.95 Angela Ellard ...... 7 /18 7 /22 Mexico ...... 1,036.00 ...... 1,723.95 ...... 2,759.95 Blake Harden ...... 7/18 7/22 Mexico ...... 1,086.00 ...... 1,498.95 ...... 2,584.95 Hon. Kevin Brady ...... 8 /14 8 /16 Mexico ...... 362.00 ...... 727.80 ...... 393.00 ...... 1,482.80 Angela Ellard ...... 8 /14 8 /16 Mexico ...... 724.00 ...... 531.80 ...... 1,255.80 Blake Harden ...... 8/14 8/16 Mexico ...... 724.00 ...... 531.80 ...... 1,255.80 Brandon Casey ...... 8/20 8/22 Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 8,027.03 ...... 1,187.11 ...... 9,904.32 8/22 8/27 Japan ...... 2,137.03 ...... 3,313.79 ...... 5,450.82 Katherine Tai ...... 8/20 8/22 Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 6,975.43 ...... 7,665.61 8/22 8/25 Japan ...... 687.00 ...... 687.00 Amy Hall ...... 8/20 8/22 Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 12,397.53 ...... 13,087.71 8/22 8/25 Japan ...... 687.00 ...... 687.00 Julia Friedman ...... 8/20 8/22 Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 7,983.13 ...... 8,673.31 8/22 8/25 Japan ...... 995.00 ...... 995.00 Lee Slater ...... 8/20 8/22 Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 8,027.13 ...... 8,717.31 8/22 8/27 Japan ...... 995.00 ...... 995.00 Josh Snead ...... 8/20 8/22 Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 8,027.13 ...... 8,667.31 8/22 8/27 Japan ...... 1,837.03 ...... 1,837.03 Stephanie Parks ...... 8/20 8/22 Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 7,885.57 ...... 8,575.75 8/22 8/27 Japan ...... 2,137.03 ...... 2,137.13 Paige Decker ...... 8/20 8/22 Korea ...... 690.13 ...... 7,885.13 ...... 8,575.26 8/22 8/27 Japan ...... 2,137.03 ...... 2,137.03

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Committee total ...... 35,500.50 ...... 112,680.00 ...... 21.620.90 ...... 169,801.40 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. RICHARD E. NEAL, Oct. 31, 2019.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, blocki Act, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); Pub- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ETC. lic Law 92-403, Sec. 1(a) (as amended by Pub- tives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport lic Law 108-458, Sec. 7121(b)); (118 Stat. 3807); Re´gional Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2019- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 0716; Product Identifier 2019-NM-168-AD; communications were taken from the 2859. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Amendment 39-19764; AD 2019-20-11] (RIN: Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of 2120-AA64) received November 1, 2019, pursu- 2852. A letter from the Under Secretary, State, transmitting a progress report on the ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Acquisition and Sustainment, Department of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, pursuant to Sec. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Defense, transmitting the Department’s 1st 6 of Public Law 104-45, covering the period on Transportation and Infrastructure. 2867. A letter from the Management and quarter FY 2020 Quarterly Briefing on from May 7, 2019 to the present; to the Com- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Progress of the Chemical Demilitarization mittee on Foreign Affairs. 2860. A letter from the White House Liai- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1521(j); Pub- son, Office of Special Education and Reha- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- lic Law 99-145, Sec. 1412 (as amended by Pub- bilitative Services, Department of Edu- tives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Lim- lic Law 112-239, Sec. 1421(a)); (126 Stat. 204); cation, transmitting two (2) notifications of ited (Type Certificate Previously Held by to the Committee on Armed Services. a vacancy and an action on nomination, pur- Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes [Docket No.: 2853. A letter from the Acting Comptroller, suant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, FAA-2019-0493; Product Identifier 2019-NM- Department of Defense, transmitting the 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee 043-AD; Amendment 39-19762; AD 2019-20-09] semiannual report titled, ‘‘Acceptance of on Oversight and Reform. (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 1, 2019, Contributions For Defense Programs, 2861. A letter from the Senior Advisor, Of- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Projects, and Activities; Defense Coopera- fice of the Inspector General, Department of 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- tion Account’’, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2608(e); Health and Human Services, transmitting a mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Public Law 101-403, Sec. 202(a)(1) (as amended notification of, a vacancy, a designation of ture. by Public Law 112-81, Sec. 1064(7)); (125 Stat. acting officer, and a change in previously 2868. A letter from the Management and 1587); to the Committee on Armed Services. submitted reported information, pursuant to Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2854. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on ment’s final rule- Airworthiness Directives; approved retirement of Lieutenant General Oversight and Reform. Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Michael D. Lundy, and his advancement to 2862. A letter from the Assistant General 2019-0501; Product Identifier 2019-NM-077-AD; the grade of lieutenant general on the re- Counsel, General Law, Ethics, and Regula- Amendment 39-19767; AD 2019-21-01] (RIN: tired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); tion, Office of the Inspector General, Depart- 2120-AA64) received November 1, 2019, pursu- Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as amended by ment of the Treasury, transmitting a notifi- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. cation of a vacancy and a designation of act- 293); to the Committee on Armed Services. on Transportation and Infrastructure. ing officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Pub- 2869. A letter from the Management and 2855. A letter from the Director, Bureau of lic Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to Consumer Financial Protection, transmit- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of the Committee on Oversight and Reform. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ting a determination that the for-cause re- 2863. A letter from the Acting Adminis- moval provision of the Consumer Financial ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- trator, FEMA, Department of Homeland Se- tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: Protection Act of 2010, 12 U.S.C. 5491(c)(3), is curity, transmitting a report advising that unconstitutional, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. FAA-2019-0523; Product Identifier 2019-NM- the cost of response and recovery efforts for 050-AD; Amendment 39-19768; AD 2019-21-02] 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107-273, Sec. 202(a); FEMA-3423-EM in the State of North Caro- (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on Finan- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 1, 2019, lina has exceeded the limit for a single emer- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law cial Services. gency declaration, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2856. A letter from the Assistant to the 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 5193(b)(3); Public Law 93-288, Sec. 503(b)(3) (as mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- amended by Public Law 100-707, Sec. 107(a)); serve System, transmitting the Board’s ture. (102 Stat. 4707); to the Committee on Trans- 2870. A letter from the Management and Major final rule — Prudential Standards for portation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Large Bank Holding Companies, Savings and 2864. A letter from the Acting Adminis- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Loan Holding Companies, and Foreign Bank- trator, FEMA, Department of Homeland Se- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ing Organizations [Regulations Q, Y, LL, PP, curity, transmitting a report advising that tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: and YY; Docket No.: R-1658] (RIN: 7100-AF45) the cost of response and recovery efforts for FAA-2019-0492; Product Identifier 2019-NM- received November 1, 2019, pursuant to 5 FEMA-3421-EM in the State of South Caro- 045-AD; Amendment 39-19766; AD 2019-20-13] U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. lina has exceeded the limit for a single emer- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 1, 2019, 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Fi- gency declaration, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law nancial Services. 5193(b)(3); Public Law 93-288, Sec. 503(b)(3) (as 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 2857. A letter from the Program Specialist, amended by Public Law 100-707, Sec. 107(a)); mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Chief, Counsel’s Office, Office of the Comp- (102 Stat. 4707); to the Committee on Trans- ture. troller of the Currency, Department of the portation and Infrastructure. 2871. A letter from the Management and Treasury, transmitting the Department’s 2865. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Major final rule — Changes to Applicability Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Thresholds for Regulatory Capital and Li- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- quidity Requirements [Docket ID: OCC-2019- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: 0009] (RIN: 1557-AE63) received November 1, tives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines FAA-2019-0580; Product Identifier 2019-NM- 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0843; Product Identi- 019-AD; Amendment 39-19765; AD 2019-20-12] Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the fier 2019-NE-27-AD; Amendment 39-19777; AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 1, 2019, Committee on Financial Services. 2019-21-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Novem- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 2858. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- ber 1, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- visor, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- State, transmitting reports concerning the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ture. international agreements other than treaties structure. 2872. A letter from the Management and entered into by the United States to be 2866. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of transmitted to the Congress within the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- sixty-day period specified in the Case-Za- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class C

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A letter from the Management and REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON quently determined by the Speaker, in each Program Analyst, FAA, Department of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- concerned. tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- committees were delivered to the Clerk By Ms. GABBARD (for herself, Mr. et No.: FAA-2019-0524; Product Identifier for printing and reference to the proper SPANO, and Mr. LAWSON of Florida): 2019-NM-081-AD; Amendment 39-19738; AD calendar, as follows: H.R. 4991. A bill to amend title 38, United 2019-19-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Novem- Ms. WATERS: Committee on Financial States Code, to establish a pilot program ber 1, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Services. H.R. 4863. A bill to promote the under which eligible individuals may elect to Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to competitiveness of the United States, to re- receive financial assistance in lieu of edu- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- form and reauthorize the United States Ex- cational assistance under the Post-9/11 Edu- structure. port Finance Agency, and for other purposes; cational Assistance Program to establish and operate a qualified business enterprise, 2874. A letter from the Management and with an amendment (Rept. 116–271). Referred and for other purposes; to the Committee on Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to the Committee of the Whole House on the Veterans’ Affairs. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- state of the Union. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- By Ms. GABBARD: H.R. 4992. A bill to direct the Secretary of tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: sources. H.R. 182. A bill to extend the author- Defense to carry out a pilot program on sui- FAA-2019-0500; Product Identifier 2019-NM- ization for the Cape Cod National Seashore cide prevention in the military health care 078-AD; Amendment 39-19759; AD 2019-20-06] Advisory Commission (Rept. 116–272). Re- system; to the Committee on Armed Serv- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 1, 2019, ferred to the Committee of the Whole House ices. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law on the state of the Union. By Ms. GABBARD: 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 4993. A bill to amend title 10, United mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- sources. H.R. 737. A bill to prohibit the sale States Code, to require members of the ture. of shark fins, and for other purposes (Rept. Armed Forces to receive physical examina- 2875. A letter from the Management and 116–273). Referred to the Committee of the tions and mental health assessments during Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Whole House on the state of the Union. the 90-day period before separation from the Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- Armed Forces, to include health care plan- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- sources. H.R. 1023. A bill to authorize the Di- ning in the Transition Assistance Program tives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- rector of the United States Geological Sur- for members of the Armed Forces, to require 2019-0738; Product Identifier 2019-SW-017-AD; vey to conduct monitoring, assessment, the Secretary of Defense to issue an annual Amendment 39-19749; AD 2019-19-13] (RIN: science, and research, in support of the bina- report to Congress regarding health care for 2120-AA64) received November 1, 2019, pursu- tional fisheries within the Great Lakes separating members of the Armed Forces, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Basin, and for other purposes (Rept. 116–274). and for other purposes; to the Committee on 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Referred to the Committee of the Whole Armed Services. on Transportation and Infrastructure. House on the state of the Union. By Ms. GABBARD: 2876. A letter from the Management and Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 4994. A bill to direct the Secretary of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of sources. H.R. 1088. A bill to authorize the So- Defense to conduct a study on reimburse- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ciety of the First Infantry Division to make ment rates for mental health care providers ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- modifications to the First Division Monu- under the TRICARE program; to the Com- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums ment located on Federal land in Presidential mittee on Armed Services. and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Park in District of Columbia, and for other By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31277; purposes; with amendments (Rept. 116–275). BUCSHON, Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Admt. No.: 3874] received November 1, 2019, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Mexico, Mr. LATTA, Ms. ADAMS, and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law House on the state of the Union. Mr. STIVERS): 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 4995. A bill to amend the Public mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- sources. H.R. 2427. A bill to amend the Chesa- Health Service Act to improve obstetric care ture. peake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthor- and maternal health outcomes, and for other 2877. A letter from the Management and ize the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Watertrails Network; with an amendment Commerce. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- (Rept. 116–276). Referred to the Committee of By Ms. KELLY of Illinois (for herself, ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. BURGESS, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mrs. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- RODGERS of Washington, Ms. and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- sources. H.R. 3195. A bill to amend title 54, PRESSLEY, and Mr. CARTER of Geor- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31276; United States Code, to provide permanent, gia): Amdt. No.: 3873] received November 1, 2019, dedicated funding for the Land and Water H.R. 4996. A bill to amend title XIX of the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Conservation Fund, and for other purposes; Social Security Act to provide for a State 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- with an amendment (Rept. 116–277). Referred option under the Medicaid program to pro- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- to the Committee of the Whole House on the vide for and extend continuous coverage for ture. state of the Union. certain individuals, and for other purposes; 2878. A letter from the Chief Privacy Offi- Mr. NADLER: Committee on the Judici- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. cer, Acting, Department of Homeland Secu- ary. H.R. 4258. A bill to authorize the Mar- By Mrs. ROBY (for herself and Mr. rity, transmitting the Department’s Privacy shal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme JEFFRIES): Office 2019 Annual Report to Congress, pur- Court Police to protect the Justices, employ- H.R. 4997. A bill to amend section 708 of suant to 6 U.S.C. 142(a)(6); Public Law 107- ees, and official guests of the Supreme Court title 17, United States Code, to permit the 296, Sec. 222(a)(6) (as amended by Public Law outside of the Supreme Court grounds, and Register of Copyrights to waive fees for fil- 108-458, Sec. 8305); (118 Stat. 3868); to the for other purposes (Rept. 116–278). Referred ing an application for registration of a copy- Committee on Homeland Security. to the Committee of the Whole House on the right claim in certain circumstances, and for 2879. A letter from the Under Secretary, state of the Union. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- f diciary. fense, transmitting the annual report con- By Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mr. cerning the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS WALDEN, Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. GUTH- Program, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3325(a)(2); Under clause 2 of rule XII, public RIE): Public Law 112-154, Sec. 402(a)(1); (126 Stat. bills and resolutions of the following H.R. 4998. A bill to prohibit certain Federal 1189); jointly to the Committees on Armed loans, grants, and subsidies from being used Services and Veterans’ Affairs. titles were introduced and severally re- to purchase communications equipment or 2880. A letter from the Assistant Attorney ferred, as follows: services posing national security risks, to General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- By Ms. SHERRILL (for herself, Mr. provide for the establishment of a reimburse- partment of Justice, transmitting the Attor- GONZALEZ of Ohio, Ms. JOHNSON of ment program for the replacement of com- ney General’s Forth Quarterly Report of FY Texas, and Mr. LUCAS): munications equipment or services posing 2019 on the Uniformed Services Employment H.R. 4990. A bill to direct the National In- such risks, and for other purposes; to the and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, pursu- stitute of Standards and Technology and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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DOYLE of Penn- the treatment of psychiatric or substance By Mr. LUJA´ N (for himself, Mr. YAR- sylvania (for himself and Mr. LATTA): use disorders furnished to certain individuals MUTH, Mr. WELCH, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. H.R. 5000. A bill to amend the National in an institution for mental diseases, and for ESHOO, Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. SCHA- Telecommunications and Information Ad- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy KOWSKY, Ms. CLARKE of New York, ministration Organization Act to provide for and Commerce. Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. PETERS, the establishment of an electromagnetic By Ms. FINKENAUER (for herself, Mr. Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Ms. spectrum sharing prototyping program and CRAWFORD, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. LOEBSACK, BLUNT ROCHESTER, Ms. MCCOLLUM, an integrated spectrum automation enter- Mr. WATKINS, and Mr. FORTENBERRY): Ms. NORTON, Mr. COOPER, Mr. HIGGINS prise strategy, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 5007. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of New York, Mr. POCAN, Mr. COHEN, Committee on Energy and Commerce. enue Code of 1986 to expand certain excep- Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. By Mr. CLAY: tions to the private activity bond rules for MOULTON, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 5001. A bill to amend the Fair Debt first-time farmers, and for other purposes; to CARBAJAL, Mr. HIMES, Mr. MCGOV- Collection Practices Act to clarify that the the Committee on Ways and Means. ERN, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. LAMB, Mr. definition of a debt collector includes, in all By Mr. GALLEGO: LOWENTHAL, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- cases, a person in a business the principal H.R. 5008. A bill to direct the Inspector lina, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. BROWNLEY of purpose of which is the enforcement of secu- General of the Department of Veterans Af- California, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. rity interests; to the Committee on Finan- fairs to perform certain duties regarding DEUTCH, Mr. MORELLE, Miss RICE of cial Services. underperforming medical centers of the De- New York, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mrs. NAPOLI- By Mr. CRENSHAW (for himself, Mr. partment; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- TANO, Mr. KIM, Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- CROW, and Mr. WALTZ): fairs. fornia, and Mrs. LEE of Nevada): H.R. 5002. A bill to award a Congressional By Mr. HORSFORD: H.R. 5015. A bill to direct the Federal Com- Gold Medal, collectively, to the United H.R. 5009. A bill to amend title 38, United munications Commission to revise its spon- States Army Rangers Veterans of World War States Code, to provide additional entitle- sorship identification rules so as to require II in recognition of their extraordinary serv- ment to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to the disclosure of the names of significant do- ice during World War II; to the Committee certain veterans and members of the Armed nors to persons paying for or furnishing on Financial Services, and in addition to the Forces who require extra time to complete broadcast matter or origination cablecasting Committee on House Administration, for a remedial and deficiency courses, and for matter that is political matter or matter in- period to be subsequently determined by the other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- volving the discussion of a controversial Speaker, in each case for consideration of erans’ Affairs. issue of public importance; to the Committee such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. KHANNA (for himself, Ms. on Energy and Commerce. ´ tion of the committee concerned. JAYAPAL, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. By Mr. LUJAN (for himself, Mr. YAR- By Ms. DEAN: BONAMICI, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. GARCI´A MUTH, Mr. WELCH, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. H.R. 5003. A bill to amend the Fair Debt of Illinois, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. LEE of ESHOO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. MCNER- Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced California, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. NEY, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. protection against debt collector harassment OMAR, Mr. POCAN, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. RUIZ, Ms. KUSTER of of members of the Armed Forces, and for RASKIN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SMITH New Hampshire, Ms. NORTON, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- of Washington, and Mrs. WATSON COHEN, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. cial Services. COLEMAN): MCCOLLUM, Mr. HIMES, Mr. POCAN, By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. H.R. 5010. A bill to amend title I of the Pa- Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. TONKO, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. LANGEVIN, tient Protection and Affordable Care Act to LOWENTHAL, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. Ms. PINGREE, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, authorize the establishment of, and provide BROWNLEY of California, Ms. JACKSON Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, support for, State-based universal health LEE, Mr. MORELLE, Mr. COOPER, Mr. Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. PAS- care systems that provide comprehensive DEFAZIO, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. KIM, CRELL, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. NORTON, health benefits to State residents, and for Mr. TED LIEU of California, and Mr. Mr. POCAN, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy RUSH): CICILLINE, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. GRI- and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- H.R. 5016. A bill to direct the Federal Com- JALVA, Ms. OMAR, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. mittees on Ways and Means, Oversight and munications Commission to promulgate reg- ESHOO, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. Reform, Armed Services, and Education and ulations requiring material in the online SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. Labor, for a period to be subsequently deter- public inspection file of a covered entity to HASTINGS, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. LARSON mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- be made available in a format that is machine-readable; to the Committee on Energy of Connecticut, Mr. RYAN, Mrs. sideration of such provisions as fall within and Commerce. TORRES of California, Mr. DANNY K. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. WATSON COLE- By Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. KELLY of New York (for himself, Ms. MENG, MAN, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mrs. Pennsylvania, and Ms. SEWELL of and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY): CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Alabama): H.R. 5017. A bill to amend the Federal Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. H.R. 5011. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to treat as BONAMICI, Ms. JAYAPAL, Miss RICE of enue Code of 1986 to require reporting by misbranded cosmetics with packaging or la- New York, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. qualified opportunity funds; to the Com- beling using the term ‘‘natural’’ unless the ´ mittee on Ways and Means. GARCIA of Illinois, Mr. PALLONE, and product meets certain standards, and for Ms. MCCOLLUM): By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI (for him- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy H.R. 5004. A bill to permit employees to re- self, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. and Commerce. quest changes to their work schedules with- WILD, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. BERA, Mrs. By Mr. MEADOWS (for himself, Mr. out fear of retaliation and to ensure that em- DINGELL, Ms. KUSTER of New Hamp- BANKS, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. DESJARLAIS, ployers consider these requests, and to re- shire, and Mr. SOTO): Mr. CURTIS, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. WALK- quire employers to provide more predictable H.R. 5012. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ER, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. and stable schedules for employees in certain enue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for em- ABRAHAM, and Mr. GIBBS): occupations with evidence of unpredictable ployer-provided worker training; to the Com- H.R. 5018. A bill to amend title 5, United and unstable scheduling practices that nega- mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition States Code, to provide that sums in the tively affect employees, and for other pur- to the Committee on Education and Labor, Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in poses; to the Committee on Education and for a period to be subsequently determined securities that are listed on certain foreign Labor, and in addition to the Committees on by the Speaker, in each case for consider- exchanges, and for other purposes; to the House Administration, Oversight and Re- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Committee on Oversight and Reform. form, and the Judiciary, for a period to be risdiction of the committee concerned. By Ms. NORTON: subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. LAWSON of Florida: H.R. 5019. A bill to authorize the Secretary each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 5013. A bill to apply the Fair Debt Col- of Veterans Affairs to provide support to uni- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the lection Practices Act to small businesses to versity law school programs that are de- committee concerned. the same extent as such Act applies to con- signed to provide legal assistance to vet- By Mr. DESAULNIER: sumers, to require the Director of the Bu- erans, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 5005. A bill to amend the Federal reau of Consumer Financial Protection to mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a define ‘‘small business’’ for purposes of such By Mr. PANETTA: recall of electronic nicotine delivery systems Act, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 5020. A bill to direct the Secretary of that have not been subject to premarket re- mittee on Financial Services. Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an

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agreement with the National Academies of By Mr. WATKINS: Ms. MOORE, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. DANNY Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine or the H.R. 5030. A bill to direct the Comptroller K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. GOLDEN, Ms. National Cancer Institute to conduct a study General of the United States to take certain MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mrs. LEE of Ne- on radiation exposure relating prostate can- actions regarding suicides by veterans and vada, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. cer; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. mental health care furnished by the Sec- VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, By Ms. PRESSLEY: retary of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Mr. LUJA´ N, Mr. H.R. 5021. A bill to amend the Consumer on Veterans’ Affairs. VELA, Mr. TRONE, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. Financial Protection Act of 2010 and the Fair By Mr. WELCH: CRAIG, Mr. CROW, Mr. ROUDA, Ms. Debt Collection Practices Act improve con- H.R. 5031. A bill to authorize the collection DEAN, Mr. RYAN, Mr. CASTEN of Illi- sumer protections relating to debt collection of supplemental payments to increase con- nois, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Ms. gressional investments in medical research, practices, and for other purposes; to the SHALALA, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Committee on Financial Services. O’HALLERAN, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Energy and Commerce. By Mr. RUIZ: Ms. MENG, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. PHIL- H.R. 5022. A bill to amend the Family By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Mr. NAD- LIPS, Mr. PETERSON, Ms. BASS, Ms. Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control LER, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of UNDERWOOD, Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. STAN- Act to increase certain civil penalties appli- New York, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. TON, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. BROWN cable to violations of certain restrictions on REED, Mrs. LURIA, Ms. SPANBERGER, of Maryland, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. the sale and distribution of tobacco prod- Ms. WEXTON, Mr. BEYER, Mr. CON- CUNNINGHAM, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. ucts, and for other purposes; to the Com- NOLLY, Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. FRANKEL, GOTTHEIMER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. HAALAND, Ms. KIM, Ms. WILD, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. By Mr. RYAN (for himself, Mr. CHABOT, ESCOBAR, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, BEATTY, Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mr. WENSTRUP, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- Mexico, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, JORDAN, Mr. LATTA, Mr. JOHNSON of fornia, Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. Ohio, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. DAVIDSON of Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. PETERS, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. EVANS, Mr. LARSON of Ohio, Mr. TURNER, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. COHEN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Connecticut, Mr. BERA, Mrs. FLETCH- BALDERSON, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. RUIZ, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. ER, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. MUR- STIVERS, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, and MCNERNEY, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. FOS- PHY of Florida, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. ROSE Ms. KAPTUR): TER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. AGUILAR, Ms. of New York, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. HECK, H.R. 5023. A bill to name the Department of LEE of California, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. Veterans Affairs community-based out- KHANNA, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. POCAN, Ms. Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. patient clinic in Youngstown, Ohio, as the MATSUI, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. HARDER of California): ‘‘Carl Nunziato VA Clinic’’; to the Com- DEGETTE, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. H.J. Res. 79. A joint resolution removing mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. RUP- the deadline for the ratification of the equal By Mr. SABLAN (for himself and Mrs. PERSBERGER, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. COO- rights amendment; to the Committee on the RADEWAGEN): PER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. THOMPSON of Judiciary. H.R. 5024. A bill to amend title 38, United Mississippi, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. HAS- By Mr. PENCE (for himself, Mr. VIS- States Code, to expand health care coverage TINGS, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. SAR- CLOSKY, Mr. BANKS, Mrs. BROOKS of provided by the Department of Veterans Af- BANES, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. Indiana, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, and fairs during the transition of members of the CARTWRIGHT, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. SCHRA- Mr. BAIRD): Armed Forces from service in the Armed DER, Mr. WELCH, Mr. PRICE of North H. Res. 680. A resolution recognizing the Forces to civilian life, and for other pur- Carolina, Mr. CRIST, Mr. MICHAEL F. historical, cultural, and religious signifi- poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. ROYBAL- cance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak fairs. ALLARD, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. TONKO, and the contributions and sacrifices made by By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. PIN- Sikhs of the United States; to the Com- H.R. 5025. A bill to amend the Communica- GREE, Mr. HORSFORD, Mrs. DAVIS of mittee on Oversight and Reform. tions Act of 1934 and title 17, United States California, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, By Mrs. ROBY: Code, to enhance the ability of direct broad- Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- H. Res. 681. A resolution recognizing the cast satellite providers to offer additional fornia, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. MCCOLLUM, National Peanut Festival held annually in local broadcast services to consumers under Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New Dothan, Alabama, and the importance of the limited circumstances, and for other pur- York, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. LOEBSACK, peanut industry in the State of Alabama and poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Ms. GABBARD, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- merce, and in addition to the Committee on the United States; to the Committee on Ag- fornia, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. riculture. the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- GARAMENDI, Mr. SOTO, Mr. SIRES, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Ms. HAALAND (for herself, Mr. KEATING, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Ms. COLE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GALLEGO, case for consideration of such provisions as KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. RUSH, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Mr. MULLIN, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. WILSON of Florida, and Ms. MCCOLLUM): concerned. Mr. KILMER, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. CLAY, H. Res. 682. A resolution recognizing Na- By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Mr. ARM- Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. WATERS, Mrs. tional Native American Heritage Month and STRONG, and Ms. LOFGREN): KIRKPATRICK, Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. DIN- H.R. 5026. A bill to direct the Attorney celebrating the cultures and contributions of GELL, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Ms. PRESSLEY, General to make grants to States that have Native Americans to the United States; to Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, in place a law providing for the rights of sex- the Committee on Oversight and Reform. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. JOHNSON of ual assault survivors, and for other purposes; By Mr. KEATING (for himself, Mr. Georgia, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. to the Committee on the Judiciary. KINZINGER, and Mr. KIND): LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. OCASIO-COR- By Mr. SUOZZI: H. Res. 683. A resolution celebrating the H.R. 5027. A bill to amend title 38, United TEZ, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. KIND, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. COX of 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- Wall, the reunification of both Germany and erans Affairs to furnish free and comprehen- California, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. Europe, and the spread of democracy around sive mental health care to former members the world; to the Committee on Foreign Af- of the Armed Services, and for other pur- GARCIA of Texas, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. fairs. poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- By Ms. NORTON (for herself, Mr. fairs. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, TRONE, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. CONNOLLY, By Ms. WATERS (for herself, Ms. NOR- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, and Mr. TON, Mr. KILMER, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. ´ BROWN of Maryland): TLAIB, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- CARDENAS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. ´ H. Res. 684. A resolution congratulating sissippi): RASKIN, Ms. OMAR, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. H.R. 5028. A bill to amend title 38, United PERLMUTTER, Ms. TITUS, Mrs. the Washington Nationals on winning the States Code, to codify the authority of the TRAHAN, Mr. LEVIN of California, Mr. 2019 Major League Baseball World Series; to Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assign a dis- HIMES, Ms. SCHRIER, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. the Committee on Oversight and Reform. ability rating of total to a veteran by reason LARSEN of Washington, Mr. BRENDAN By Ms. NORTON: of unemployability, and for other purposes; F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. H. Res. 685. A resolution recognizing the to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ADAMS, Mr. CASE, Mr. TED LIEU of service of all District of Columbia veterans, By Mr. WATKINS: California, Ms. PORTER, Mrs. BUSTOS, condemning the denial of voting rights in H.R. 5029. A bill to require the Secretary of Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Congress and full equality as American citi- Veterans Affairs to staff each medical center Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Ms. zens for veterans and their families who are of the Department of Veterans Affairs with HOULAHAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. SMITH District of Columbia residents, and calling at least one suicide prevention coordinator, of Washington, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. for statehood for the District of Columbia and for other purposes; to the Committee on GOMEZ, Mr. MORELLE, Ms. JOHNSON of through the passage of H.R. 51, particularly Veterans’ Affairs. Texas, Mr. CLEAVER, Mrs. DEMINGS, in light of the service of District of Columbia

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Res. 686. A resolution directing the By Ms. KELLY of Illinois: stitution of the United States Clerk of the House of Representatives to H.R. 4996. By Mr. KHANNA: place a real time display of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5010. States gross national debt in the main hear- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- ing room of the Committee on Appropria- Article I, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: tions and in the main hearing room of the Constitution Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Committee on the Budget; to the Committee By Mrs. ROBY: tion on House Administration. H.R. 4997. By Mr. KIND: By Ms. SPANBERGER (for herself and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5011. lation pursuant to the following: Ms. JACKSON LEE): Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the United States H. Res. 687. A resolution expressing support lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. for the designation of July 16 as ‘‘National Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the U.S. By Mr. PALLONE: Atomic Veterans Day’’; to the Committee on Constitution H.R. 4998. Veterans’ Affairs. By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5012. f lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- MEMORIALS Article 1, Section 8, clause 3 of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. That provision gives Congress Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution Under clause 3 of rule XII, the power ‘‘to regulate commerce with for- By Mr. LAWSON of Florida: 145. The SPEAKER presented a memorial eign nations, and among the several states, H.R. 5013. of the House of Representatives of the State and with the Indian tribes.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Michigan, relative to House Resolution By Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia: lation pursuant to the following: No. 160, urging Congress and the President to H.R. 4999. Article 1, Section 8: To make all Laws support federal funding for ports, harbors, Congress has the power to enact this legis- which shall be necessary and proper for car- and critical marine infrastructure in the lation pursuant to the following: rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, Great Lakes region including the Soo Locks Article 1 Section 8 and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- reconstruction project; which was referred to By Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- tion in the Government of the United States, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- sylvania: or in any Department or Officer thereof. H.R. 5000. structure. By Mr. LUJA´ N: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5014. f lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution: the lation pursuant to the following: Congress shall have Power ‘‘to regulate Com- STATEMENT Article I, Section 8 merce with foreign Nations, and among the By Mr. LUJA´ N: Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of several States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ H.R. 5015. the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. CLAY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 5001. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LUJA´ N: granted to Congress in the Constitu- Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 5016. tion to enact the accompanying bill or Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CRENSHAW: joint resolution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5002. By Ms. SHERRILL: Article I, Section 8 H.R. 4990. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- New York: lation pursuant to the following: Article One, Section 8 (Clause 18): ‘‘To make all Laws which shall be necessary and H.R. 5017. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States. proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.’’ lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. GABBARD: Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 4991. By Ms. DEAN: H.R. 5003. By Mr. MEADOWS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5018. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- U.S. Constitution including Article 1, Sec- Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: tion 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare Clause) and By Ms. DELAURO: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: To regulate Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and H.R. 5004. commerce with foreign nations, and among Proper Clause) Congress has the power to enact this legis- the several states, and with the Indian By Ms. GABBARD: lation pursuant to the following: tribes; H.R. 4992. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United and Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution and Article I, Section 8, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. laws which shall be necessary and proper for U.S. Constitution including Article 1, Sec- By Mr. DESAULNIER: carrying into execution the foregoing pow- tion 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare Clause) and H.R. 5005. ers, and all other powers vested by this Con- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution in the government of the United Proper Clause) lation pursuant to the following: States, or in any department or officer By Ms. GABBARD: Article 1, Section 8. thereof. H.R. 4993. By Mr. EMMER: By Ms. NORTON: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5006. H.R. 5019. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- U.S. Constitution including Article 1, Sec- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: tion 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare Clause) and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and By Ms. FINKENAUER: Constitution. Proper Clause) H.R. 5007. By Mr. PANETTA: By Ms. GABBARD: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5020. H.R. 4994. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: gress shall have Power . . . to regulate Com- Article I, Section 8, clause 18 U.S. Constitution including Article 1, Sec- merce with foreign Nations, and among the By Ms. PRESSLEY: tion 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare Clause) and several States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ H.R. 5021.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3: Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. H.R. 1530: Mr. COOK, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- lation pursuant to the following: PAYNE, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. DEUTCH, bama, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, and Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. AMODEI. States Constitution JEFFRIES, and Mrs. MCBATH. H.R. 1533: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. By Mr. RUIZ: H.R. 4: Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 1545: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 5022. H.R. 40: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 1556: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 55: Ms. NORTON. sylvania. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 96: Ms. BARRAGA´ N. H.R. 1570: Ms. ESCOBAR and Mr. ARRINGTON. Article I, section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the H.R. 100: Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 1642: Ms. MOORE. United States Constitution, to provide for H.R. 139: Mrs. DEMINGS and Ms. JACKSON H.R. 1652: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Ms. the general welfare and make all laws nec- LEE. DEAN, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. essary and proper to carry out the powers of H.R. 141: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. H.R. 1661: Ms. JAYAPAL. Congress. ESPAILLAT, and Ms. WATERS. H.R. 1668: Ms. DELBENE. By Mr. RYAN: H.R. 372: Mr. CROW. H.R. 1679: Mr. WILLIAMS. H.R. 5023. H.R. 444: Mrs. DEMINGS. H.R. 1682: Ms. MENG. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 464: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 1683: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 535: Mrs. TRAHAN. H.R. 1685: Mr. CLINE. ‘‘The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to H.R. 553: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 1695: Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. PINGREE, Mrs. Section 8 of Article I of the United States H.R. 554: Ms. SPANBERGER. KIRKPATRICK, and Mr. LAWSON of Florida. Constitution.’’ H.R. 566: Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. PANETTA, and H.R. 1700: Mr. CLOUD, Mr. CARTER of Texas, By Mr. SABLAN: Mr. RASKIN. Mr. RIGGLEMAN, and Mr. WEBER of Texas. H.R. 5024. H.R. 587: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 1705: Ms. SHALALA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- sylvania and Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 1713: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 643: Ms. JAYAPAL. NEGUSE. Under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitu- H.R. 649: Mrs. AXNE, Mr. CLAY, Mr. LAN- H.R. 1717: Mr. RUSH. tion. GEVIN, and Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 1725: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska: H.R. 663: Mr. CORREA. H.R. 1730: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Ms. H.R. 5025. H.R. 716: Mrs. BUSTOS. SCANLON, Mr. AMODEI, and Mr. SOTO. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 737: Mr. RIGGLEMAN and Ms. TLAIB. H.R. 1754: Mrs. BEATTY and Ms. SCHRIER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 763: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 1766: Mr. THORNBERRY and Mrs. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3—The power to H.R. 869: Mr. SCHNEIDER. DEMINGS. regulate interstate commerce. H.R. 884: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. BLU- H.R. 1771: Ms. SPANBERGER and Ms. By Ms. SPEIER: MENAUER. JAYAPAL. H.R. 5026. H.R. 912: Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. HECK, Mr. H.R. 1779: Ms. JACKSON LEE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. H.R. 1793: Ms. JAYAPAL. lation pursuant to the following: BERA, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. H.R. 1795: Miss RICE of New York. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States LOEBSACK. H.R. 1816: Ms. NORTON and Ms. PINGREE. Constitution. H.R. 934: Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, and Mr. H.R. 1869: Mr. MULLIN. By Mr. SUOZZI: ROGERS of Kentucky. H.R. 1897: Mr. RUIZ. H.R. 5027. H.R. 935: Ms. WILD. H.R. 1903: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 945: Mr. COOK and Mr. STIVERS. sylvania, Ms. NORTON, Mr. DEUTCH, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 958: Mr. LUJA´ N. PHILLIPS. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 976: Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 1923: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CUELLAR, the United States. H.R. 991: Mr. CALVERT and Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. By Ms. WATERS: H.R. 1007: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. KEATING, and Mrs. DEMINGS. H.R. 5028. H.R. 1011: Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 1943: Mr. KEATING. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1034: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. H.R. 1953: Ms. JACKSON LEE. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1042: Mr. BEYER. H.R. 1956: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Article 1, Section 8, clause 1 of the U.S. H.R. 1043: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. LAMALFA, Mrs. H.R. 1963: Ms. JACKSON LEE. Constitution and LEE of Nevada, and Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 1981: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. Article 1, Section 9, clause 7 of the U.S. H.R. 1049: Mr. STANTON, Ms. ESCOBAR, and SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. GOLDEN. Constitution. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 2061: Mr. KILMER. ByMr. WATKINS: H.R. 1133: Mr. COX of California. H.R. 2062: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 5029. H.R. 1139: Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 2091: Mr. NORCROSS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1140: Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. MCEACHIN, H.R. 2094: Ms. JACKSON LEE. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. MOULTON, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Ms. H.R. 2103: Ms. DELAURO. Article 1 Section 8 of the United States PORTER, and Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2121: Mr. CURTIS. Constitution. H.R. 1151: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 2146: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. SCHNEI- By Mr. WATKINS: H.R. 1166: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. DER. H.R. 5030. JOHNSON of South Dakota, and Mr. H.R. 2158: Mr. WILLIAMS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MCHENRY. H.R. 2166: Ms. LOFGREN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1170: Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 2195: Ms. JACKSON LEE. Article 1 Section 8 of the United States H.R. 1171: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 2207: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Constitution. H.R. 1175: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 2208: Mr. STANTON, Mrs. DINGELL, and By Mr. WELCH: MEEKS, and Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 5031. H.R. 2214: Mr. NORCROSS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1228: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 2245: Mr. BEYER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1229: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- H.R. 1230: Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 2256: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 2258: Mr. CLEAVER. gress shall have Power To . . . make all H.R. 1243: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 2271: Ms. PINGREE. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 1254: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 1366: Mr. BABIN, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mrs. H.R. 2382: Mr. SMUCKER. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- BROOKS of Indiana, Ms. STEFANIK, and Mr. H.R. 2398: Mrs. DEMINGS. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- ALLEN. H.R. 2416: Mrs. FLETCHER. stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 1367: Mr. HIMES, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. H.R. 2420: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and States, or in any Department or Officer BARRAGA´ N, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. Mr. NORCROSS. thereof. SARBANES, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. H.R. 2434: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. By Ms. SPEIER: H.R. 2438: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.J. Res. 79. DEAN, and Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- H.R. 2498: Mr. SWALWELL of California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- vania. H.R. 2504: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1370: Mrs. DAVIS of California. New York. Article V of the United States Constitu- H.R. 1377: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 2571: Mr. GUTHRIE. tion. H.R. 1379: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LEWIS, and Mr. PANETTA. H.R. 2573: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. f H.R. 1383: Mrs. AXNE. HICE of Georgia, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. ROSE ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1392: Mr. ROUDA. of New York, Mr. HARDER of California, Mr. H.R. 1418: Mr. DOGGETT. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. FLETCHER, and Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1450: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. Mr. AMODEI. were added to public bills and resolu- LARSON of Connecticut, and Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 2585: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. tions, as follows: H.R. 1507: Mr. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 2594: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. BERA.

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H.R. 2599: Mr. NEGUSE. H.R. 3654: Ms. FRANKEL. H.R. 4679: Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. TED LIEU of H.R. 2662: Ms. BARRAGA´ N and Mr. BLU- H.R. 3668: Mrs. DEMINGS and Mr. LUJA´ N. California, and Mr. LANGEVIN. MENAUER. H.R. 3711: Mr. DEUTCH. H.R. 4681: Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 2681: Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 3735: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 4684: Ms. BASS and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2694: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. HUFFMAN, H.R. 3742: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 4691: Mr. ESPAILLAT and Mr. LYNCH. Mr. GOMEZ, and Mrs. DEMINGS. WELCH, and Mrs. DEMINGS. H.R. 4701: Ms. ESCOBAR, Mrs. WATSON COLE- H.R. 2729: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 3751: Mr. MCNERNEY. MAN, and Ms. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 2747: Ms. HAALAND and Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 3757: Mr. CRAWFORD and Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 4704: Ms. STEVENS and Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 2767: Ms. MATSUI. H.R. 3763: Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. WRIGHT, H.R. 4708: Mr. DOGGETT, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. H.R. 2825: Mr. DEFAZIO. and Mr. WEBER of Texas. SERRANO, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 2850: Ms. DELBENE and Mr. TED LIEU H.R. 3764: Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. DEMINGS, and HUFFMAN, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. of California. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. FOSTER, Ms. DEAN, and Miss RICE of New H.R. 2862: Ms. MOORE, Ms. NORTON, and Ms. H.R. 3772: Mr. SOTO, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. York. DEAN. MOULTON, and Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 4709: Mr. DOGGETT, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. H.R. 2895: Mr. O’HALLERAN, Ms. HAALAND, H.R. 3778: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. GRIJALVA, SERRANO, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. and Mr. HARDER of California. and Ms. PINGREE. HUFFMAN, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. H.R. 2896: Mr. PHILLIPS, Ms. LEE of Cali- ELA´ ZQUEZ AYNE H.R. 3798: Ms. V , Mr. P , Ms. FOSTER, Ms. DEAN, and Miss RICE of New fornia, and Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. WILD, Ms. JAYAPAL, and Ms. JACKSON LEE. York. H.R. 2923: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H.R. 3815: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 4710: Ms. ESCOBAR. H.R. 2931: Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 3851: Mr. COOPER, Mr. ROONEY of Flor- H.R. 4727: Mr. TAYLOR. H.R. 2953: Ms. GABBARD and Mr. ida, Mr. COLE, and Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 4732: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 3876: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- ESCOBAR, and Ms. BARRAGA´ N. H.R. 2958: Mr. BLUMENAUER. sylvania. H.R. 4736: Mr. OLSON. H.R. 2964: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. H.R. 3879: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 4794: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 2986: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Ms. H.R. 3884: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 4820: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. STEFANIK. H.R. 3896: Mr. LAMB, Mr. CARSON of Indi- HAGEDORN, Mr. HARDER of California, and H.R. 3043: Mr. WALDEN. ana, and Ms. FUDGE. Mr. O’HALLERAN. H.R. 3073: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. TONKO, and H.R. 3910: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 4823: Mr. ROUDA, Mr. COHEN, Mr. SAR- Mr. MALINOWSKI. H.R. 3960: Ms. JAYAPAL and Mr. PAPPAS. BANES, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Ms. PINGREE, H.R. 3077: Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. H.R. 3961: Mr. KELLER and Mr. LUCAS. and Mr. GREEN of Texas. ´ EMMER, and Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 3977: Mr. KHANNA and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 4824: Mr. LUJAN. H.R. 3080: Ms. JUDY CHU of California and H.R. 3981: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 4832: Ms. MOORE. ENNEDY H.R. 4841: Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio. Mr. K . H.R. 4018: Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. H.R. 3107: Mr. COOK, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, H.R. 4843: Ms. CASTOR of Florida and Ms. H.R. 4056: Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. STIVERS, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, JAYAPAL. H.R. 4070: Mr. ROUZER. Mr. GIBBS, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. H.R. 4864: Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. SCANLON, H.R. 4092: Mr. TED LIEU of California and STANTON, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. GONZALEZ of Mr. RESCHENTHALER. ALLRED, and Mrs. DEMINGS. Texas. H.R. 4104: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. H.R. 3114: Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. FRANKEL, Ms. H.R. 4873: Ms. CHENEY, Mr. PANETTA, and TLAIB, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. FUDGE, and Mr. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. RYAN, and Ms. WILD. Ms. SLOTKIN. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 3121: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 4894: Mr. HIGGINS of New York. H.R. 4116: Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 3131: Mr. POSEY, Mr. ROSE of New H.R. 4908: Mr. O’HALLERAN. H.R. 4144: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. York, and Ms. STEVENS. H.R. 4914: Mr. COSTA and Mrs. DEMINGS. H.R. 4220: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. H.R. 3138: Mrs. DEMINGS. H.R. 4916: Mr. PETERS and Mr. SMUCKER. NORTON, Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Mr. H.R. 3157: Mrs. BEATTY and Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 4928: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. MEEKS. ESCOBAR, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 3180: Mr. CROW. H.R. 4228: Mr. KHANNA, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. H.R. 4932: Mr. GUEST. H.R. 3195: Mr. LOEBSACK. RUPPERSBERGER, and Mr. RUSH. H.R. 4935: Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 3219: Ms. OMAR and Ms. DEAN. H.R. 4230: Mr. ROUDA, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. Missouri, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. NORMAN. H.R. 3224: Mr. CORREA, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, CLARKE of New York, and Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 4945: Mr. REED, Ms. NORTON, Mrs. ROD- Ms. SCANLON, and Mr. PETERSON. Mississippi. GERS of Washington, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 3272: Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 4248: Mr. MULLIN. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Ms. JUDY CHU of H.R. 3328: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 4255: Mr. BLUMENAUER. California, and Mr. TONKO. H.R. 3456: Ms. WILD. H.R. 4281: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 4965: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 3495: Mr. HILL of Arkansas, Ms. CHE- H.R. 4294: Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. New York. NEY, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mrs. TORRES of Cali- H.R. 4305: Mr. YOHO, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. H.R. 4968: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. fornia, Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, MCKINLEY, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. CARTER of H.R. 4986: Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. LEE of Cali- Ms. STEVENS, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Texas, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. FORTEN- fornia, and Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. NADLER, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. KELLY of BERRY, Mr. POSEY, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mrs. MIL- H.R. 4989: Ms. NORTON. Illinois, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- LER, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. H.J. Res. 2: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, vania, Mr. VEASEY, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. SMITH KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. SERRANO, and Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. of Washington, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- Mr. STANTON, Ms. TORRES SMALL of New H.J. Res. 38: Mr. DOGGETT. nois, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- Mexico, and Mr. MALINOWSKI. H.J. Res. 78: Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio and Mr. bama, and Mr. GAETZ. H.R. 4307: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. WALKER. H.R. 3512: Mr. CROW. H.R. 4340: Mr. CARBAJAL. H. Con. Res. 10: Mrs. RODGERS of Wash- H.R. 3524: Mrs. DEMINGS and Ms. DELBENE. ington, Mr. SWALWELL of California, and Mr. H.R. 4369: Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 3570: Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. H.R. 4436: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mrs. H. Con. Res. 37: Mr. RUTHERFORD and Ms. GRIJALVA. TORRES of California, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- HOULAHAN. H.R. 4487: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of gia, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. NADLER, Mr. KHANNA, H. Res. 33: Mr. LEWIS. New York and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. TAKANO, Mr. TRONE, Mr. LEVIN of Michi- H. Res. 54: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 4519: Mr. NEGUSE and Mrs. FLETCHER. gan, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, and Mrs. RUTHERFORD, Mr. LEWIS, and Ms. TLAIB. H.R. 4527: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. DAVIS of California. H. Res. 60: Ms. TLAIB and Mr. LEWIS. AYAPAL H.R. 3582: Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. H.R. 4546: Ms. J . H. Res. 190: Ms. NORTON. SWALWELL of California, Ms. JACKSON LEE, H.R. 4554: Ms. JAYAPAL. H. Res. 191: Mr. PENCE. and Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 4588: Mrs. DEMINGS and Ms. JACKSON H. Res. 324: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 3584: Mr. LOEBSACK and Ms. CLARKE of LEE. H. Res. 349: Ms. SPANBERGER. New York. H.R. 4589: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. LARSEN of H. Res. 538: Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 3593: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. Washington, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. DEFAZIO, H. Res. 561: Mr. COX of California. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. TED LIEU and Mr. RIGGLEMAN. H. Res. 579: Mr. CRIST, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. of California, and Mr. POCAN. H.R. 4624: Mr. SUOZZI. RASKIN, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. H.R. 3636: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 4639: Mr. KILDEE. SPANBERGER, Mr. WELCH, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. H.R. 3637: Ms. DEAN, Mr. CUELLAR, and Mr. H.R. 4640: Mr. GRIJALVA. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mrs. TORRES of Cali- THOMPSON of Mississippi. H.R. 4659: Mr. CALVERT. fornia, Mr. SOTO, Mrs. DAVIS of California,

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Mr. HUFFMAN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. LEE of H. Res. 585: Mr. TRONE and Ms. DEAN. H. Res. 675: Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia California, Ms. SPEIER, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, H. Res. 644: Ms. TITUS and Mr. WOODALL. and Mr. BIGGS. Mr. TONKO, Ms. WILD, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, H. Res. 649: Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. COSTA, H. Res. 676: Mr. BUCK. Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. HAALAND, Ms. TITUS, Ms. and Mr. SERRANO. STEVENS, Ms. SCHRIER, Mr. PETERS, Ms. H. Res. 654: Mr. ESPAILLAT. H. Res. 677: Ms. JUDY CHU of California and MENG, Mr. O’HALLERAN, and Mr. PERL- H. Res. 671: Mr. LYNCH. Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. MUTTER. H. Res. 672: Mr. LIPINSKI.

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 No. 179 Senate The Senate met at 8 and 3 seconds U.S. SENATE, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TUESDAY, a.m. and was called to order by the PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, NOVEMBER 12, 2019, AT 3 P.M. Honorable CORY GARDNER, a Senator Washington, DC, November 8, 2019. from the State of Colorado. To the Senate: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, pore. Under the previous order, the of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby Senate stands adjourned until 3 p.m. on APPOINTMENT OF ACTING ORY ARDNER appoint the Honorable C G , a Sen- Tuesday, November 12, 2019. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ator from the State of Colorado, to perform The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the duties of the Chair. Thereupon, the Senate, at 8 and 30 CHUCK GRASSLEY, seconds a.m., adjourned until Tuesday, clerk will please read a communication President pro tempore. to the Senate from the President pro November 12, 2019, at 3 p.m. tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). Mr. GARDNER thereupon assumed The bill clerk read the following let- the Chair as Acting President pro tem- ter: pore.

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RECOGNIZING EUGENE P. VUKELIC Madam Speaker, I recognize an honorable I thank Maj. Nunziato for his service to our FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUN- military veteran and a pillar of our community, community and wish him the best of luck in TRY AND COMMUNITY Eugene P. Vukelic, and I hope that you and his future efforts to assure the veterans and our colleagues will join in honoring Gene for residents of Youngstown with disabilities re- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS his lifetime of service to the people of Western ceive the attention they deserve. OF NEW YORK New York. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f RECOGNIZING THE ASIAN Friday, November 8, 2019 HONORING MAJ. CARL A. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speak- NUNZIATO er, I rise today to honor Eugene P. Vukelic, a HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY business leader who has devoted his life to HON. TIM RYAN OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service, giving back again and again to the OF OHIO people of Western New York. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, November 8, 2019 Gene joined the United States Marine Corps Friday, November 8, 2019 Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with in September of 1955 and served active duty sincere admiration that I recognize the Asian with the United States Marine Corps 3rd Ma- Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to American Medical Association, which will host rine Division. He was stationed in Japan, rose honor Maj. Carl A. Nunziato, for his continued its 43rd Annual Gala on Saturday, November to the rank of Corporal, and continued his mili- work to assure veterans in the Youngstown 9, 2019, at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indi- tary service until his discharge in April of area have access to the treatment they de- ana. Each year, the Asian American Medical 1963. serve. Association pays tribute to prominent, out- Following his military service, Gene became Maj. Carl A. Nunziato proudly served his standing citizens and organizations for their president of Try-It Distributing Co., Inc. in country during two tours in Vietnam. During contributions to the community. In recognition 1960, when he took over the company from his first volunteer tour he served as a senior of their efforts, these honorees are awarded his father, Stephen. The company originated lieutenant commander of door gunners over the prestigious Crystal Globe Award. as a small beer distributor with 12 stake- 300 men located in seven locations throughout The Asian American Medical Association holders in the late 1920s, and today has over Vietnam; Nunziato also secured air bases and has been a tremendous asset to Northwest In- 625 stakeholders and serves Western New camp perimeters during this first tour as an indiana. Its members have dedicated them- York clients from a state-of-the-art sales and telligence officer and commander. Nunziato selves to providing quality medical services to service center in Lancaster, New York. Try-It went on to serve as an artillery battery com- the residents of Northwest Indiana and have Distributing is the exclusive Western New York mander with the 25th Division and then re- served their communities through many cul- distributor of Budweiser beer and related An- turned to Vietnam to assist infantry in Ku-Chi. tural, scholastic, and charitable endeavors. heuser-Busch products, and now includes In 1966, during his second tour, he fought in At this year’s Annual Gala, the Asian Amer- subsidiaries Balkan Beverage and Saratoga Operation Adelborough, but near the comple- ican Medical Association will present the Crys- Eagle Sales & Service. Try-It is the largest tion of this operation he was struck by a mor- tal Globe Award to one of Northwest Indiana’s distributor of Labatt products worldwide. Gene tar which resulted in the amputation of both finest citizens, Dr. William J. Pierce. has now been with Try-It for more than six his legs and a 23-month stay at the Walter Dr. William Pierce’s career in the medical decades. Reed Hospital in recovery. field has been remarkable and noteworthy. Gene and his wife Carole Rose were mar- Nevertheless, Maj. Nunziato did not allow After graduating from the University of Illinois ried in 1958, and are parents to eight children, this event to derail his life. Returning home a College of Medicine, Dr. Pierce joined the including six sons: Gregory (who passed away hero, he chose to pursue an education and Medical Corps of the United States Army, in 1981), Paul, Tim, Matt, Jeff and Peter; and graduated from Case Western Reserve Uni- where he served proudly and reached the two daughters Mary Ellen Sullivan and Su- versity’s School of Law in 1971. He went on rank of captain. Subsequently, in 1973, he zanne Mahoney. Four sons work for Try-It, to work in law and served nearly 30 years in opened his private practice, Pierce Medical continuing the company’s family legacy that the banking industry. Clinic, which has been very successful and re- has now spanned three generations. As a result of his injuries, Maj. Nunziato be- mains in operation today. During his illustrious Gene’s focus has always been to give back came an advocate for veterans with disabil- career, Dr. Pierce has remained active in the to our community. He has contributed an ex- ities. His efforts to assure that all veterans re- medical community throughout Northwest Indi- tensive amount of volunteer leadership over ceived adequate care in the Youngstown Area ana, practicing at Community Hospital, Meth- the course of his career. Not-for-profit agen- helped lead to the establishment of the Vet- odist Hospital, Saint Mary’s Hospital, Saint cies, institutions and charities including Mus- erans Outpatient Clinic on Youngstown’s North Catherine’s Hospital, Saint Anthony’s Hospital, cular Dystrophy Association, Nardin Academy, Side in the early 1990s. This clinic now serves and Pinnacle Hospital. He also played a major Canisius College, Roswell Park Cancer Insti- about 45,000 veterans annually, and to this role in the establishment and development of tute, Our Lady of Victory Services, in addition day Nunziato continues to work tirelessly. The Pinnacle Hospital in Crown Point. In addition, to Father Baker Charities have all benefited Department of Veterans Affairs recently an- he has served on numerous hospital and med- from Gene’s generosity. nounced the construction of a new, larger, ical boards, chairing many of them. Dr. Gene is the recipient of numerous profes- 35,000-square-foot clinic near the old clinic. In Pierce’s expertise and leadership is highly re- sional and civic awards and recognitions for May 2018, the Veterans Resource Center on spected, and he continues to go above and his leadership of Try-It and his civic endeav- Wick Avenue in Youngstown was renamed in beyond for the healthcare community through- ors. Gene was awarded the Caritas Award his honor and he also helped to establish the out the region. While his commitment to medi- from the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Youngstown’s cine and to his patients is most impressive, 2003, recognized as Humanitarian of the Year Central Square which commemorates the 104 Dr. Pierce has also given much of his time from Hope of Tomorrow in 2008, and was the Mahoning County soldiers who lost theirs lives and efforts to numerous charitable organiza- recipient of the Buffalo Niagara Business Eth- during the war. tions in Northwest Indiana, and he has been ics Award in 2018. In 2019, Gene was in- I am proud that Maj. Nunziato is a con- very active in the Rotary Club for many years. ducted into the Buffalo Business Hall of Fame. stituent of my district. The work he has done For his dedication and important work, Dr. Gene has also served as president of several has been invaluable to our community and he Pierce is to be commended. local organizations, including Mercy Hospital has contributed an immense amount to the Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my Foundation Board of Trustees and the Buffalo people of Youngstown through his service in other distinguished colleagues join me in com- Executives Association. both military and in the community. mending the members of the Asian American

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HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- OF IDAHO So it’s not a surprise that Hy-Vee was MENTS OF NORMA MALONE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES picked as a 2019 Winner for the Community COOK Outreach Award for their work to address food Friday, November 8, 2019 insecurity issues and help Iowans get back on HON. MARCY KAPTUR Mr. FULCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise their feet. I’m proud to have such a great com- OF OHIO today to honor the life of Robert Schaefer of pany in my district, working to help their com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nampa, Idaho. An astute thinker, Robert used munity. his passion for liberty to advocate for the fun- Friday, November 8, 2019 Congratulations again to Hy-Vee and all damental principles of our divinely inspired their employees for their tremendous work on Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today constitution and form of government we enjoy behalf of Iowa. to recognize the accomplishments of Norma as Americans. For 28 years, Bob, as most f Malone Cook of Huron, Ohio. On Sunday, No- called him, attentively represented his con- vember 17, 2019, the Huron United Methodist stituents in the Idaho Legislature as a man of HONORING SAINTS CYRIL AND Church will honor Norma for 50 years of serv- honor, integrity, and resounding character. METHODIUS PARISH ON ITS ice to their congregation. Colleagues described him as a deliberate law- 135TH ANNIVERSARY Norma began playing the organ at age 15 maker, a diligent friend, and an honest critic of for the Huron United Methodist Church on bad policy. In his spare time, Bob was pas- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI September 14, 1969. sionate about modifying and rebuilding several OF ILLINOIS Norma tells the story of the night that her Ford Thunderbirds—an icon that will always IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parents dropped her off at the church to prac- remind us of him. This year, Bob and his wife, Friday, November 8, 2019 tice music and forgot to pick her up. She re- Betty, celebrated their 54th wedding anniver- called the darkness and the sounds of the sary. As a follower of Christ, his faith was Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today heat registers, and, there being no telephone ever-more present when he was diagnosed to honor the 135th anniversary of Saints Cyril near the choir loft, Norma just waited at the with a terminal illness that ultimately claimed and Methodius Parish in Lemont, Illinois. On back door until her apologetic father showed his life. Despite being away from the Idaho Sunday, November 3rd, the church held a up around midnight. Despite that event, Legislature in his later years, he would still celebration to commemorate their long history Norma continued to serve her church with a write letters to the editor, engage with other of faith and service to the community, and I smile. local officials, and work to protect the Con- am pleased to join them. There have been many changes at the stitution. Bob kept every piece of correspond- Founded in 1884, Saints Cyril and Huron United Methodist Church during the ence he ever received in the Idaho Legisla- Methodius Parish has remained an unwaver- time that Norma has served, and she has im- ture, and fondly enjoyed the time he was ing example to our local community. Father provised and changed alongside the church. given to make a difference as a defender of Leopold Bonaventura Maria Moczygemba es- One such change that marked the end of an liberty. I honor the passion of this great Ida- tablished this parish at the direction of the era was in 1995, when the Hemry Organ hoan, a humble, caring individual, dear to so Archbishop of Chicago, the Most Reverend Company increased the organ from 7 to 11 many in Idaho. Bob will be missed by many, Patrick Augustine Feehanas. Saints Cyril and ranks, which made the organ four feet higher and remembered by all as a friend of freedom. Methodius became a place of worship to serve and moved to another location. Previously, the f the spiritual and cultural needs of Lemont’s organist was in a sunken pit and could not see growing Polish-American community. the activity of the sanctuary aisles. The organ- HONORING HY-VEE AS A 2019 COM- Father Witusik, who was assigned as an as- ist relied on taking cues from the minister as MUNITY OUTREACH AWARD WIN- sociate pastor in 1979, founded the Polish to when music should commence or end, NER Club of Lemont and helped introduce a Polish making it extremely difficult to play for a wed- Mass at Saints Cyril and Methodius to better ding as one could not see the bride walking HON. CYNTHIA AXNE serve the Polish-speaking parishioners. To this down the aisle. Norma and Rev. Carothers OF IOWA clay, the parish continues to support the Pol- formulated a communication strategy during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ish community and its heritage. his ministry by which the Reverend would In the 135 years since Father Moczygemba crack open the parlor folding doors to bare the Friday, November 8, 2019 presided over the first mass, Saints Cyril and light. He would switch the light on and off as Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Methodius Parish has undergone many ren- the cue for Norma to start the Wedding March. celebrate, honor, and thank Hy-Vee and Hy- ovations and improvements to accommodate The wedding observers in the pew never sus- Vee employees in my district. For those not its ever-growing congregation. In 1898 and pected anything. from the Midwest, you might not know the 1928, tragic fires struck Saints Cyril and Over the decades, Norma has brought over name of the grocery store with a helpful smile Methodius. Each time the parishioners banded 300 brides down the aisle for weddings and in every aisle. That’s why I’m here today to let together to ensure that the church was rebuilt. comforted more than 400 families with funeral this Chamber know about the important and This endeavor required hard work, commit- music. valuable work that Hy-Vee has done to sup- ment, and sincerity, all unifying characteristics An active member of the Huron United port Iowans. of the church’s parishioners. Methodist Church congregation, Norma works In March this year, Iowa was hit with severe What has remained constant through all the with choirs of all ages and serves on multiple flooding. Entire communities were underwater, changes is the commitment of Saints Cyril and church committees. She always brings a homes destroyed, farm land ruined, and Methodius’s parishioners to come together sense of humor to choir rehearsals and helps Iowans wondering how they were going to re- and work towards the fulfillment of their faith make music fun for all who work with her or cover. For some Iowa residents, the flooding and the betterment of their community. This hear her play. was so catastrophic that they had to flee their hard work has not gone unnoticed by the local Norma has played ecumenical services at houses with only the clothes on their back. community who benefit from the services that almost every church in Huron, serving as an The situation was dire and tragic for all those the church provides. The parish has a Ministry asset to the entire Huron community. impacted. of Care which provides prayer, comfort, and Norma has been married to her husband Hy-Vee stepped in during this difficult time healing to those who are unable to physically Ron for over 35 years. Norma has three chil- to address the immediate food and water attend Mass. Father Stawiarski and his con- dren and three grandchildren. needs of these communities. They filled 8 gregation also organize the Helping Hands We congratulate Norma on all her accom- semi-trucks with bottled water to make sure program to distribute food items and other plishments and dedication to her service to the that those who were impacted had fresh, products to those in need.

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Madam Speaker, it is an honor high or significantly improved achievement. I HON. JIM COSTA to recognize an institution in my district, United am proud that Saints Cyril and Methodius Hebrew of New Rochelle, as it celebrates its OF CALIFORNIA School has been honored as one of these ex- remarkable 100th anniversary this year. Founded in 1919 as The United Home for ceptional schools. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aged Hebrews, the home quickly grew over its Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Friday, November 8, 2019 first decade to include 51 elderly men and me in recognizing Saints Cyril and Methodius women in need in a large two-story frame Parish on its 135th anniversary and congratu- Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to house surrounded by three park-like acres on lating the Parish on its many accomplish- honor Merced Irrigation District (MID) on the Pelham Road in New Rochelle. In 1934, a ments. May Saints Cyril and Methodius con- occasion of their 100th anniversary. Since its three-story, red-brick addition to the original tinue their great work in the community, while founding, MID has provided water and power building was made possible by a generous inspiring others through their dedicated service contribution from Adolph Arber. The United and faith. to many Merced, California residents and farmers in the greater Merced region. Home was at that time the largest institution of f its kind in Westchester County with 155 resi- MID began in 1919 when the community IN RECOGNITION OF THE OPENING dents. voted to establish its own public irrigation dis- In 1954, ground was broken for a $1.5 mil- OF THE IHA HEALTH CENTER trict. In 1922, MID purchased the Crocker lion building to replace the original house and Huffman Land and Water Company irrigation 1934 wing. The new development, the Saul HON. DEBBIE DINGELL system and subsequently chose the Excheq- and Ada Gutner Pavilion, opened 3 years later OF MICHIGAN uer Mining Company on the Merced River as and this new 102-bed facility was hailed as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘an entirely new concept in living for the elder- the ideal location to construct their first dam. Friday, November 8, 2019 ly in need and the first major departure from Once constructed, Exchequer Dam allowed for the institutional atmosphere of the traditional Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise storage of 281,000 acre-feet of water. old age home.’’ The building incorporated the today to recognize the opening of the IHA MID was looking to expand in the 1950s newest architectural concepts with modem so- community health center. The new facility will and began planning for more water storage. In cial thought. In 1976, the Lola and Saul Kra- transform patients’ access to health care and 1964 the Federal Power Commission granted mer Pavilion, a $5.25 million skilled-nursing fa- improve the lives, health, and well-being of cility, was built with the assistance of a mort- many within the Ypsilanti community. This en- a license for MID to expand irrigation and power facilities on the Merced River. During gage loan from the New York State Medical deavor is worthy of commendation. Care Facilities Finance Agency. The four-story this time, Pacific Gas and Electric Company Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is the building brought the United Home to a 270- cornerstone of Ypsilanti. Founded in 1849, entered into a contract with MID to sell all bed capacity. EMU is renowned for its distinguished pro- electricity produced by the project, which al- From there, United Home continued to grams that not only provide students a stellar lowed them to finance it with no additional grow. In 1983 it launched a Long-Term Home higher education, but also have a significant fees on taxpayers or growers. When com- Health Care Program. In 1996, AZOR Li- community impact. Over the span of 170 pleted, the New Exchequer Dam increased censed Home Health Care was launched, ex- years, EMU has demonstrated a clear commit- Lake McClure’s storage to 1,024,600 acre- tending our award-winning services into the ment to this mission, striving to find new ways feet. By 1967, MID completed New Exchequer community to serve those who chose to stay to serve the EMU community and beyond. and McSwain Dams, enabling them to in their own home. In 2003, the Beverly and The launch of the new health center exem- produce tens of thousands of megawatt hours Alfred J. Green Pavilion—Willow Towers As- plifies EMU’s continued dedication to strength- of electricity while increasing their water stor- sisted Living—opened its doors. And in 2009, ening the Ypsilanti community and represents in its 90th year, United Hebrew Geriatric Cen- age. the culmination of years of work between EMU ter was renamed United Hebrew. The new and other community health care providers. In 1970, improvements to areas behind the name and logo honored their founders while Thanks to the collaboration of EMU, Saint Jo- dams at Lakes McClure and McSwain were reflecting the essence of United Hebrew’s seph Mercy Health System, and IHA, the new completed, allowing them to become popular comprehensive services: united for its resi- health facility will provide high-quality and in- public recreational facilities. During the same dents, caregivers, and their families. novative health care services to members of time period, MID undertook initiatives to im- Madam Speaker, this is the 100-year legacy the Ypsilanti community, as well as EMU stu- prove its fisheries and in the 1980s, renovated of United Hebrew: a dedication to caring for dents, faculty, and staff. The state-of-the-art the Lake Yosemite Dam and launched the those in need. As we mark this special occasion, I want to congratulate and thank the facility will offer comprehensive health care Double-Barreled LeGrande Replacement leadership and team at United Hebrew for and 7-day-a-week urgent care services, Project. among a host of other critical services and serving our community with great distinction tools that will improve patients’ health care ex- Today, Merced Irrigation District provides for a century. periences. The IHA community health center water to 2,200 local farmers, produces clean f renewable energy, replenishes groundwater will be an important resource to many, PERSONAL EXPLANATION strengthening health care offerings for both and helps protect the quality of groundwater, residents and students alike. and provides multiple recreation facilities to HON. A. DONALD McEACHIN Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join the public. Due to the investments and deci- OF VIRGINIA me in honoring and celebrating the opening of sions made early on, MID continues to be a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the new IHA health center on the EMU cam- regional leader in water and energy. pus. It is critical that health care providers Friday, November 8, 2019 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join adapt to meet the changing medical needs of Mr. MCEACHIN. Madam Speaker, I was un- communities nationwide, and I am grateful for me in honoring the Merced Irrigation District avoidably detained on October 31, 2019 dur- Eastern Michigan University’s, Saint Joseph during their centennial year celebration. It is ing roll call no. 603, On Ordering the Previous Mercy Health System’s, and IHA’s continued both fitting and appropriate that we honor and Question, H. Res. 660, Directing certain com- commitment to this cause. Their advocacy and recognize the significant impact they’ve had mittees to continue their ongoing investiga- efforts help provide quality, accessible, and af- on the development of Merced and its outlying tions as part of the existing House of Rep- fordable health care to patients community- communities. resentatives inquiry into whether sufficient

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Nov 09, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08NO8.007 E08NOPT1 Sspencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 8, 2019 grounds exist for the House of Representa- and local elected officials and community lives of his friends and colleagues. Jim will be tives to exercise its Constitutional power to im- groups. In 1976, he began his career with the missed but never forgotten. peach Donald John Trump, President of the City of New Haven as the Coordinator of the f United States of America. Had I been present, Neighborhood Preservation Program. Jim I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ I was also unavoid- would eventually go on to serve in the City’s TRIBUTE TO THE LATE REP. ably detained during roll call no. 604, On Development Administration where he was ELIJAH CUMMINGS BY HIS STAFF Agreeing to the Resolution, H. Res. 660, Di- really a jack-of-all-trades. He was the Coordi- recting certain committees to continue their nator of Protocol, organizing major public HON. AYANNA PRESSLEY ongoing investigations as part of the existing events around the City; a liaison between var- OF MASSACHUSETTS House of Representatives inquiry into whether ious City Departments and local engineering IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sufficient grounds exist for the House of Rep- firms; and the manager of the site selection Friday, November 8, 2019 process for the City Infill Housing Program to resentatives to exercise its Constitutional Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I include power to impeach Donald John Trump, Presi- name just a few. It was from the Development in the RECORD the following op-ed article, au- Administration that Jim retired from City serv- dent of the United States of America. Had I thored by the current and former staff of our been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ I was ice in 1990. Jim’s retirement from the City turned out to dear friend, and forever Chairman, Elijah also unavoidably detained during roll call no. Cummings of the Oversight and Reform Com- 605, On Agreeing to the Amendment, H.R. be one of my most fortunate opportunities. Having been elected to my first term in the mittee, who passed away last month. The op- 823, Curtis of Utah Part B Amendment No. 1. ed ran in USA Today on October 25, paying Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ United States Congress, I found myself in search of trusted staff who would be able to tribute to the man who served his constituents I was also unavoidably detained during roll call and country so well in this House for more no. 606, On Agreeing to the Amendment, H.R. manage the volumes of constituent services that were in demand. Jim was one of the first than twenty-three years. 823, Tipton of Colorado Part B Amendment [From the USA Today, Oct. 25, 2019] No. 5. Had I been present, I would have voted members of my staff. From his long history with the City of New Haven, Jim was not only HOW WE WILL REMEMBER OUR BOSS, CHAIR- ‘‘no.’’ I was also unavoidably detained during MAN ELIJAH CUMMINGS: MORAL CLARITY IN familiar with the City at its heart but also with roll call no. 607, On Agreeing to the Amend- ALL HE DID neighboring communities that made up Con- ment, H.R. 823, Crow of Colorado Part B (By Current and Former Staff of Rep. Elijah Amendment No. 6. Had I been present, I necticut’s 3rd Congressional District. Over the Cummings) would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ I was also unavoid- decade Jim worked with me, we spent count- As current and former congressional staff ably detained during roll call no. 608, On Mo- less hours traveling to events and meeting of the late Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, chair- tion to Recommit with Instructions, H.R. 823, across the District. He became so much more man of the House Oversight and Reform Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy than a staff member and friend—he became Committee, we had the great honor and Act. Had I been present, I would have voted family. And though he left the Congressional privilege of working with him over the ‘‘no.’’ I was also unavoidably detained during office in 2002, he stayed in touch through fre- course of more than two decades. Many public figures have praised the chair- roll call no. 609, On Passage, H.R. 823, Colo- quent visits and passing on a variety of constituent requests. man in recent days, extolling his unmatched rado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act. integrity, courageous leadership and com- Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ As I mentioned, Jim was extraordinarily mitment to service and justice. To these f proud of his Irish heritage and he made every well-deserved tributes, we would like to add effort to celebrate and share his heritage with our own eulogy, based on our experience HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY everyone he knew. Nothing demonstrates that working by his side. OF JAMES C. BOHAN more than his dedication to the Greater New He was inspiring, both in public and even Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade—the City’s more so in private. He brought moral clarity HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO annual tribute to all things Irish. Jim was a to everything he did, and his purpose was dedicated member of the parade committee pure—to help those among us who needed it OF CONNECTICUT most. He taught us that our aim should be to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for many years and served as Grand Marshal ‘‘give a voice to the voiceless,’’ including in 1981. He went on to serve as the Parade’s Friday, November 8, 2019 families whose drinking water had been Executive Chairman for nearly a decade and, poisoned, sick patients who could no longer Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with even after stepping down from the Executive afford their medicine and, most of all, vul- the heaviest of hearts that I rise today to re- Committee, Jim served as the Parade Coordi- nerable children and ‘‘generations yet un- member and pay tribute to my dear friend, nator—perhaps the most thankless of jobs— born.’’ James Bohan, who was taken from us much for a number of years. Even after he and Jan- Whether in a hearing room full of members too soon as he lost his hard-fought battle with of Congress or in a quiet conversation with ice bought a home in Florida, Jim would make staff, his example motivated us to become cancer. I am heartbroken for his wife Janice, frequent trips to New Haven for parade meet- our best selves in the service of others. and his two children, Jim Jr. and Jennifer. Jim ings and, of course, the parade itself. The He was genuine. He insisted on personally was one of a kind and I, like all those fortu- shrine in his home, a collection of memorabilia interviewing every staff member he hired so nate enough to have known him, will miss and keepsakes, speaks to the special place he could ‘‘look into their eyes.’’ Each of us him. the Parade and the Committee held in his has a personal memory of sitting down with If there were two things you knew about Jim heart. him for the first time, and it was like noth- Bohan, it was that he ‘‘worked for the City’’ for In his retirement, Jim also followed another ing we had experienced before. He would ask too many years to count and that he was why we were interested in public service, of his passions—firefighting. The son of Cap- how we thought we could contribute and enormously proud of his Irish heritage. Jim tain in the New Haven Fire Department, Jim what motivated us. had a story for any occasion, with most of proudly followed in his footsteps becoming a Then he would lean in and ask in his low them starting ‘‘when I worked for the City volunteer with the Branford Fire Department baritone voice, ‘‘But . . . what feeds your . . .’’ and the rest of them some adventure or for many years. Jim’s fascination with his fa- soul?’’ antic that had ensued at ‘‘the Parade.’’ He ther’s legacy could be seen in his collection of More than a few of us left those interviews was a storyteller and would impart his knowl- hundreds of carefully crafted fire engine mod- with tears in our eyes, perhaps feeling that edge to anyone willing to listen. we had learned more about ourselves than els which he painstakingly built in his free about him. He made that kind of personal Jim dedicated his professional life to hous- time. One of his other favorite pastimes was connection with everyone he met, from the ing and community development. He began serving in the Connecticut Foot Guard’s 2nd people of his district, to witnesses who testi- his career at the New Haven Redevelopment Company—a historical state military organiza- fied at hearings, to whistleblowers who re- Agency as an Administrative Assistant with the tion whose members volunteer their time and ported waste, fraud or abuse. Since his pass- Hill Project Office where he served as a liai- talents to events and programs across Con- ing, we have been inundated with messages son between federal officials and the City and necticut. from many whose lives he touched. developed planning proposals for neighbor- I consider myself fortunate to have called He was demanding. He would boast that he had the hardest working staff in Congress hood schools, housing, and parks. He went on Jim my friend and, like for so many others, his and that he sometimes would call or email to spend nearly a decade at the organization absence will leave a hole that will never quite us in the middle of the night, which was ab- as a Development Officer where he was re- be filled. I extend my deepest sympathies to solutely true. His directive to be ‘‘effective sponsible for monitoring construction projects Janice, Jim Jr. and Jennifer. I hope that they and efficient in everything you do’’ still across the City as well as liaising with state know what an incredible impact he had on the rings in our ears.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Nov 09, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08NO8.011 E08NOPT1 Sspencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS November 8, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1407 In exchange, he listened to us, respected us Deidra N. Bishop, Delarious Stewart, Devika the Oswald family and the wonderful employ- and trusted us. He made sure we knew he was Koppikar, Devon K. Hill, Donald K. Sher- ees of LA Aluminum for their investments in truly proud of us—memories we each now man, Eddie Walker, Elisa A. LaNier, Ellen recruiting, employing, and retaining military cherish. The result of his unwavering sup- Zeng, Emma Dulaney. port was fierce loyalty from every member Erica Miles, Fabion Seaton, Ferras Vinh, veterans in Idaho. Our veterans answer the of his staff. We committed to doing every- Fran Allen, Francesca McCrary, Frank call to serve, protect our way of life, our sys- thing in our power to fulfill his vision. Amtmann, Georgia Jenkins, Dr. Georgia tem of government, and the freedoms that we He was a unifying force, even in this era of Jennings-Dorsey, Gerietta Clay, Gina H. want to enjoy every day. The HIRE Vets partisanship. He would command order with Kim, Greta Gao, Harry T. Spikes II, Hope M. Award is the only federal-level veterans’ em- a sharp rap of his gavel, elevate debate by Williams, Ian Kapuza, Ilga Semeiks, ployment award that recognizes companies noting that ‘‘we are better than that’’ and Jamitress Bowden, Janet Kim, Jaron committed to hiring and retaining veterans. I urge all of us to seek ‘‘not just common Bourke, Jason R. Powell. thank the employees of LA Aluminum for ground, but higher ground.’’ Jawauna Greene, Jean Waskow, Jedd Bell- Guided by his faith and values, he would man, Jenn Hoffman, Jennifer Gaspar, Jenny prioritizing our veterans and those that an- look for and bring out the good in others, Rosenberg, Jess Unger, Jesse K. Reisman, swered the call to service. The HIRE Vets Me- forming bridges through human connection. Jessica Heller, Jewel James Simmons, Jill L. dallion Award is a symbol of their culture, pas- He fully grasped the moment in which we Crissman, Jimmy Fremgen, Jolanda Wil- sion, and love for our country and our armed are now living. He invoked history books liams, Jon Alexander, Jordan H. Blumenthal, services. that will be written hundreds of years from Jorge D. Hutton, Joshua L. Miller, Joshua f now as he called on us to ‘‘fight for the soul Zucker, Julia Krieger, Julie Saxenmeyer. of our democracy.’’ As he said, this is bigger Justin S. Kim, K. Alex Kiles, Kadeem Coo- RECOGNIZING DON GUINNIP’S CON- than one man, one president or even one gen- per, Kamau M. Marshall, Kapil Longani, SISTENT PRODUCTION OF HIGH- eration. Karen Kudelko, Karen White, Kathy Crosby, QUALITY SOYBEANS He was acutely aware of his own transience Katie Malone, Katie Teleky, Kayvan in this world, He reminded us repeatedly Farchadi, Kellie Larkin, Kelly Christl, Ken- that we are here ‘‘only for a minute’’ and neth Crawford, Kenneth D. Crawford, HON. JOHN SHIMKUS that all of us soon will be ‘‘dancing with the Kenyatta T. Collins, Kevin Corbin, Jr., OF ILLINOIS angels.’’ Kierstin Stradford, Kimberly Ross, Krista IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He would thunder against injustice, or on Boyd, Kymberly Truman Graves, Larry and behalf of those who could not fight for them- Diana Gibson, Laura K. Waters, Leah Nicole Friday, November 8, 2019 selves, and he would vow to keep battling Copeland Perry, LL.M.,Esq., Lena C. Chang, Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to until his ‘‘dying breath.’’ He did just that. Lenora Briscoe-Carter, Lisa E. Cody, Lu- recognize Don Guinnip, a member of my Ag His final act as chairman came from his hos- cinda Lessley, Madhur Bansal, Marc Broady, Advisory Board in the 15th district of Illinois, pital bed just hours before his death, as he Marianna Patterson, Mark Stephenson, Mar- who was recently cited by the Illinois Soybean continued to fight for critically ill children tin Sanders, Meghan Delaney Berroya, Mi- suddenly in danger of deportation. chael F Castagnola, Michael Gordon, Michell Association High Yield PLUS Quality program He had so much left to accomplish, but he Morton, Dr. Michelle Edwards, Miles P. for consistently producing soybeans that rank has left it for us to complete. As he told us Lichtman, Mutale Matambo. very high in livestock feed value. presciently, ‘‘These things don’t happen to Olivia Foster, Patricia A. Roy, Paul A. Don is a farmer in the Wabash River Valley us, they happen for us.’’ Brathwaite, Paul Kincaid, Peter J. Kenny, near Marshall, IL., who makes a point to know It is difficult to describe the emptiness we Philisha Kimberly Lane, Portia R. the nutritional makeup of the soybeans he now feel. His spirit was so strong, and his en- Bamiduro, Rachel L. Indek, Rebecca Mad- grows. He feels that this knowledge is essen- ergy so boundless, that the void is dev- dox-Hyde, Regina Clay, Ricardo Brandon tial to meeting the specific needs of the soy- astating. Rios, Rich Marquez, Richard L. Trumka Jr., But, of course, he left us with instructions: Robin Butler, Rory Sheehan, Roxanne bean industry’s largest and most important ‘‘Pain, passion, purpose. Take your pain, (Smith) Blackwell, Russell M. Anello, Safiya customer, the livestock producer. Livestock turn it into your passion, and make it your Jafari Simmons, Sanay B. Panchal, Scott P. consume more than 70 percent of the U.S. purpose.’’ He lived those words, and he in- Lindsay. soybean crop each year. spired us to do the same. Sean Perryman, Senam Okpattah, Don has submitted soybean samples for nu- Sometimes, after a big event, he would Sonsyrea Tate-Montgomery, Susanne tritional analysis for seven years. His 2018 take us aside for a quiet moment and say, ‘‘I Sachsman Grooms, Suzanne Owen, Tamara sample of Stine Seed Company variety just want to thank you for everything you do Alexander Lynch, Theresa Chalhoub, Tim- 38LE02 yielded a composite feed value of and for being a part of my destiny.’’ othy D. Lynch, Todd Phillips, Tony Hay- Today, we thank him for being part of wood, Tori Anderson, Trinity M.E. Goss, $347.40 per ton, putting him in the top 15 ours. And we commit to carrying forward his Trudy E. Perkins, Una Lee, Valerie Shen, growers in Illinois for feed value. legacy in the limited time allotted to each of Vernon Simms, Wendy Ginsberg, William A. Madam Speaker, I congratulate Don us—to give voice to the voiceless, to defend Cunningham, William H. Cole, Wm. T. Miles, Guinnip on choosing soybean varieties that our democracy, and to always reach for high- Jr., Yvette Badu-Nimako, Yvette P. Cravins, best serve livestock producers, and I encour- er ground. Esq., Zeita Merchant. age other farmers to maximize the U.S. feed- The authors of this tribute are current and f market opportunities as well. former staff of the late House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings, D– HONORING ALUMINUM CASTING f Md whose funeral is Friday. Their names are COMPANY RECOGNIZING THE ROTARY CLUB below: Aaron D. Blacksberg, Abbie Kamin, Ajshay OF JASPER AND GEORGIA MOUN- Charlene Barber, Alex Petros, Alexander M. HON. RUSS FULCHER TAINS HOSPICE Wolf, Alexandra S. Golden, Aliyah Nuri Hor- OF IDAHO ton, CAE, Amish A. Shah, Amy Stratton, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DOUG COLLINS Andy Eichar, Angela Gentile, Esq., Anthony OF GEORGIA McCarthy, Anthony N. Bush, Aryele N. Brad- Friday, November 8, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ford, Ashley Abraham, Ashley Etienne, Asi Mr. FULCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise Ofosu, Asua Ofosu, Ben Friedman, Berna- today to honor a hometown business in Hay- Friday, November 8, 2019 dette ‘‘Bunny’’ Williams. den, Idaho that is receiving the Department of Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Beverly Ann Fields, Esq., Beverly Britton Labor’s Honoring Investment in Recruiting and Fraser, Brandon Jacobs, Brett Cozzolino, I rise today to recognize the Rotary Club of Brian B. Quinn, Britteny N. Jenkins, Employing (HIRE) Vets Medallion Award Jasper and Georgia Mountains Hospice for Candyce Phoenix, Carissa J. Smith, Carla today. Founded as the Los Angeles Aluminum teaming up to host an important appreciation Hultberg, Carlos Felipe Uriate, Cassie Fields, Casting Company in 1947, LA Aluminum has event for members of the public safety com- Cecelia Marie Thomas, Chanan Lewis, been a staple of the local community in Hay- munity in Pickens County, Georgia and the Chioma I. Chukwu, Chloe M. Brown, Chris- den since 1972. LA Aluminum makes castings city of Jasper, Georgia. tina J. Johnson, Christopher Knauer, Dr. for critical components that support the aero- At a time in our nation’s history when the Christy Gamble Hines, Claire E. Coleman, space, automotive, dental, and military indus- men and women in law enforcement, fire, and Claire Leavitt. Courtney Cochran, Courtney French, tries. As a third-generation family-owned busi- emergency medical services need our support Courtney N. Miller, Crystal T. Washington, ness in Idaho, Robert Oswald and his daugh- the most, the Rotary Club of Jasper and Geor- Daniel Rebnord, Daniel Roberts, Daniel C. ter Sarah continue the great tradition of mak- gia Mountains Hospice are working together to Vergamini, Darlene R. Taylor, Dave Rapallo, ing American products for American compa- carry the mantle by hosting a public safety ap- Davida Walsh Farrar, Deborah S. Perry, nies in Idaho. That’s why I am proud to honor preciation dinner, Honoring Our Heroes, for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Nov 09, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08NO8.013 E08NOPT1 Sspencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 8, 2019 the sole purpose of recognizing and thanking Having grown up in Jasper, Alabama, in to Congress. I saw the expert assistance that those who put their lives on the line on behalf Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District, Ser- clinical programs provide. of our communities. geant Major of the Army Grinston enlisted in I urge my colleagues to support this bill, a This is exactly the type of initiative that rep- the Army in 1987 to serve as an artilleryman. concrete measure that would assist our vet- resents the true values of the good people in During his thirty-two years in the Army, his de- erans, who have repeatedly put their lives on my district. While I am humbled by, and grate- ployments included two tours each to Oper- the line for this country. ful for, their efforts, I am not surprised by this ation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, f true reflection of their priorities and their char- as well as Desert Shield/Desert Storm and a acter. deployment to Kosovo. He also served as the RECOGNIZING AMERICAN LEGION The often thankless undertakings of our senior enlisted leader for the Army’s first de- AUXILIARY’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY men and women in public safety are what ployment of a division headquarters, with the keep the fabric of our great nation together by First Infantry Division, in support of Operation HON. BILL HUIZENGA saving our lives, protecting our property and Inherent Resolve from October 2014 to June OF MICHIGAN providing peace of mind in an often chaotic 2015. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world. On behalf of the people of Northeast In addition to serving as the I Corps Com- Friday, November 8, 2019 Georgia, I want to thank the Rotary Club of mand Sergeant Major, Sergeant Major of the Jasper and Georgia Mountains Hospice for Army Grinston most recently served as the Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise making Public Safety Employees a priority. senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army Forces today to honor and celebrate the 100th Anni- f Command (FORSCOM), the U.S. Army’s larg- versary of the American Legion Auxiliary, the est command. He is a combat veteran who nation’s largest wartime veterans service orga- HONORING THE ADIRONDACK has served in every level of leadership from nization. DAILY ENTRPRISE’S 125TH ANNI- gunner to his current role as the United States The American Legion Auxiliary is a premier VERSARY Army’s senior enlisted leader. service organization that has been a vital His awards and decorations include the asset to our community. By providing support HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense for our veterans, our military, and their fami- OF NEW YORK Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (two lies, the American Legion Auxiliary shapes a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awards), and five Bronze Stars (two with ‘‘V’’ positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, Friday, November 8, 2019 devices). He has earned the Ranger tab, Mas- patriotism, and peace. ter Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Drill Founded in 1919, the American Legion Aux- Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise Sergeant Identification Badge, and the Com- iliary boasts almost one million members from today to honor The Adirondack Daily Enter- bat Action Badge. a range of different backgrounds. This past prise on their 125th year in operation. Sergeant Major of the Army Grinston earned year, the organization oversaw more than 40 Charles W. Lansing of Plattsburgh and Carl a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Admin- million volunteer hours and raised $37 million D. Smith of Malone established the Adiron- istration from the University of Maryland Uni- for charities across the US. dack Enterprise in 1895 and on February 21st versity College. Specifically, the American Legion Auxiliary’s of that year, the first issue of the paper was Madam Speaker, it is a great privilege to West Michigan chapter, Roger B. Chaffee published. Through mergers with other papers recognize such an accomplished and dedi- Post 154, has been a pillar in our community and continual improvement, they soon became cated leader. I join his family, friends and col- through their support of veterans, sponsorship one of the preeminent newspapers in northern leagues in wishing him the greatest success in of local events, and youth development. Their New York. They have seen highs and lows this new role. tireless work has dramatically increased the over the years notably, when the Harrietstown f quality of life for veterans and their families Town Hall, which housed the paper, burned to across West Michigan. the ground. Despite this setback, the paper INTRODUCTION OF THE VETERANS The post gets their name from the late continued to publish uninterrupted. In 1926, LEGAL SUPPORT ACT OF 2019 Roger B. Chaffee, an American naval officer, from their historic headquarters at the Old En- aeronautical engineer, and NASA astronaut in terprise Building, the Adirondack Enterprise HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON the Apollo program. Roger B. Chaffee grew up ramped up to daily publication and became OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA in West Michigan and graduated from Central the institution we know today. The Adirondack IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Daily Enterprise remains a historic institution Friday, November 8, 2019 where he excelled in academics and became in the North Country. It is the only daily paper Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- an Eagle Scout. Sadly, Roger perished in the to serve the Adirondack Region, delivering im- troduce the Veterans Legal Support Act of Apollo 1 fire on January 27, 1967, but his leg- portant local news so that residents can stay 2019, which would allow the U.S. Department acy continues to live on throughout our coun- informed about their community. On behalf on New York’s 21st Congres- of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide support to try and in West Michigan. sional District, I want to congratulate the Adi- law school clinical programs that provide pro Madam Speaker, please join me in con- rondack Daily Enterprise team for reaching bono legal and support services to veterans, gratulating the American Legion Auxiliary and this historic milestone. Local news outlets are including assistance with disability claims and the Roger B. Chaffee Post 154 for their 100 an important component of the long-term appeals and foreclosures. There are already years of dedicated service to veterans health of a community and I look forward to at least 22 law schools that have clinics de- throughout our country and in West Michigan. them continuing to serve in that role into the voted to veterans’ legal needs, including the f future. William & Mary Law School Veterans Benefits Clinic, which serves as a national model for CONGRATULATING YOUNG AMER- f this idea and was the first recipient of a ‘‘best ICA’S FOUNDATION ON THE 50TH RECOGNIZING SERGEANT MAJOR practice’’ certification from the VA. There are ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FOUND- MICHAEL GRINSTON ON HIS SE- many other law schools, such as the Univer- ING LECTION TO BECOME THE SIX- sity of the District of Columbia’s David A. TEENTH SERGEANT MAJOR OF Clarke School of Law, that are interested in HON. SCOTT PERRY THE U.S. ARMY starting their own VA-certified clinics. OF PENNSYLVANIA More than 400,000 veterans are waiting for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their disability claims to be processed by the HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT Friday, November 8, 2019 OF ALABAMA VA. With the assistance of lawyers and law Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, today I offer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES professors, clinical programs provide free legal resources to assist veterans in processing my heartfelt congratulations to the Young Friday, November 8, 2019 their claims. My bill would merely build on America’s Foundation (YAF) on 50 successful Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I would what some law schools have begun to do for years of promoting Conservative ideals to the like to recognize Sergeant Major Michael the last several years. More needs to be done youth of our Nation. Grinston on his selection to become the six- to sustain and increase these programs. Beginning in 1969 at Vanderbilt University, teenth Sergeant Major of the United States I was a tenured professor of law and contin- YAF has shaped itself as the preeminent orga- Army. ued to teach one seminar after being elected nization in promoting and defending American

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:00 Nov 13, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08NO8.016 E08NOPT1 Sspencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS November 8, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1409 values. In 1974, the organization began its Women in Learning and Leadership, the Jew- from public office, he will be able to focus on fruitful relationship with then-Governor Ronald ish Foundation of Monmouth County Sandy his other passions, home brewing and fishing, Reagan, asking him to take on a nationally Teen Fellows Program and the NJ Council of and quality time with his wife Rebecca and syndicated radio program. President Reagan Grantmakers, among many others. sons, Ian and Bert. I have no doubt that he continued his strong support of YAF by In addition to her service to the Borough of will remain dedicated to serving his community hosting the organization’s annual summer stu- Sea Bright, Mayor Long has also established in other roles. As he steps down from the of- dent conference at the White House from a successful career as an educator, teaching fice he has occupied for over a decade, he 1981 until 1988. In gratitude to this giant of at Brookdale Community College and pre- leaves big shoes to fill. American Conservatism, YAF saved and took viously at Rutgers University, her under- f ownership of the colloquially-dubbed ‘‘Western graduate alma mater. She also holds a mas- White House’’ in 1998, using it as a space of ter’s degree from The New School. VETERAN TRANSITIONAL HEALTH learning for our Nation’s Conservative-minded Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT youths. colleagues will join me in congratulating Mayor YAF’ s incredible grassroots success is a di- Dina Long on her retirement. Her impact on HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO rect result of investing in the future of Amer- the Sea Bright community is evident and SABLAN ica. Young people are provided with seminars, serves as an example of what steadfast com- OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS conferences, educational materials, access to mitment and perseverance can accomplish. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prominent speakers in the Conservative move- f ment, and internships. I saw YAF’s broad im- Friday, November 8, 2019 HONORING THE CAREER AND pact firsthand when asked to speak to their Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, today, I in- SERVICE OF MAYOR PAUL DYSTER student audiences this past July at the organi- troduce the Veteran Transitional Health Care zation’s National High School Leadership Con- Improvement Act, which would provide vet- ference. It was inspiring to see so many young HON. BRIAN HIGGINS erans one year of VA health care after they people devoted to carrying on the legacy of OF NEW YORK separate from active service in the Armed President Reagan and our Nation’s founding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Forces or from active status with the National values. So long as YAF continues its vocation Friday, November 8, 2019 Guard or Reserve. By providing health cov- of service to our Nation’s youth, the future of erage during this transition period, our nation America’s Conservative movement remains Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speak- can better assist veterans to succeed as they bright. er, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy move into civilian life. On behalf of Pennsylvania’s Tenth Congres- of city of Niagara Falls mayor, Paul Dyster, as The transition to civilian life presents a num- sional District, I commend and congratulate he prepares to step down from public office. ber of challenges for veterans and their fami- the Young America’s Foundation for 50 years Mayor Dyster has served his community with lies. Figuring out their next steps in education, of tireless advocacy on behalf of individual dignity and consistently strived to revitalize Ni- employment, housing, and health care is dif- freedom, a strong national defense, free enter- agara falls. He leaves behind an outstanding ficult. Our legislation, removes the burden of prise, and traditional values. legacy of progress and growth in his commu- health care, at least during that critical first f nity. year of re-entry. Mayor Dyster began his political career in Knowing they have this coverage, including IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR DINA 2000, when he was elected to the Niagara the mental health care that can be so impor- LONG Falls City Council and served for three years. tant during transition, will free veterans to In 2006, the Niagara Gazette named Paul focus on re-establishing their family relation- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Dyster ‘‘Citizen of the Year.’’ That same year ships and finding a new career. OF NEW JERSEY the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Our bill requires the VA, the Pentagon, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES granted him the ‘‘Good Neighbor Award.’’ the Department of Labor all to make sure that Mayor Dyster has often taken his leadership Friday, November 8, 2019 veterans are well informed about their eligi- outside of politics as a youth mentor, serving bility for this transitional health care coverage. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I would as scoutmaster of Boy Scouts of America The Veteran Transitional Health Care Im- like to congratulate the Honorable Dina Long Troop 801 and Whirlpool Little League basket- provement Act will help the over one million on her retirement this year as Mayor of Sea ball coach for a season. men and women serving our country in the ac- Bright, New Jersey. The Mayor’s 17 years of In 2017, Mayor Dyster won the hotly con- tive and reserve components including those service to Sea Bright are indicative of her tested mayoral race and was subsequently re- from my district, the Northern Mariana Islands. dedication to the community and her leader- elected in 2011 and 2015. I have had the The Act has the endorsement of the Vet- ship is highly deserving of this body’s recogni- pleasure of working closely with Mayor Dyster erans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and tion. throughout his three terms in office as he Reserve Officers Association. Following three terms on the Sea Bright made great advancements to the City of Niag- The gentlelady from American Samoa, Mrs. Borough Council, Mayor Long was elected as ara Falls and contributed to the revitalization RADEWAGEN, is an original cosponsor of the mayor and began her term on January 1, of the city. He saw to the completion of a new bill. 2012. Less than 10 months later, Superstorm courthouse and public safety building, as well I urge my colleagues to support this bipar- Sandy struck New Jersey, devastating several as a new Amtrak train station. He restored the tisan legislation. coastal communities, including Sea Bright. historic customhouse in Niagara Falls and f Leading the recovery efforts, Mayor Long es- began the destruction of the Niagara Falls tablished important partnerships within the Scenic Parkway to begin development of New RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE community and state to bolster resources and Niagara Gorge State Park. All these accom- BOB MAY programs available to the town and its resi- plishments made Niagara Falls a more desir- dents. Her vision, determination and proactive able destination for visitors and for residents. HON. JASON SMITH response helped rebuild and revitalize the Mayor Dyster strives to better the world out- OF MISSOURI town. side of his mayoral duties and will continue to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mayor Long has been an outstanding public do so after his term is over. Environmental servant, receiving commendations for her causes are near to his heart which is evi- Friday, November 8, 2019 leadership. Her tireless efforts in the wake of denced by his roles as Board Emeritus for Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I Superstorm Sandy earned her an appointment Buffalo-Niagara Riverkeeper, spokesman for rise today to honor a longtime friend and men- as a local Advisory Group member on the the Niagara River Environmental Coalition, tor, Bob May, on his numerous achievements President’s Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task and as a founding member of the Niagara Wa- and contributions to our community, the State Force, a Telly Award and an American Shore terfront Revitalization Task force. of Missouri, and our extraordinary country. & Beach Preservation Association Local Gov- Mayor Dyster is, in his own words, a servant Originally from Champaign, Illinois, Bob ernment Award. As a speaker and panelist, leader who has always promoted the revital- joined the United States Navy in 1953, where she has shared her insight and experiences ization and preservation of his community. His he served four years as an Electricians Mate with several organizations and institutions work always emphasizes community activism, on a U.S. Atlantic Fleet Destroyer. After his such as Brookdale Community College restoration, and conservation. In his time away stint with the U.S. Navy, Bob began his career

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OF WYOMING munity during his tenure as a Stone County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bob was elected to the Missouri House of Commissioner, and for his work as a member Representatives, serving from 2001 to 2008. It Friday, November 8, 2019 of the Kimberling City Board of Alderman and was during this time that our paths first Ms. CHENEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today former Chairman of the Table Rock Lake crossed. He gave me my first job in govern- to congratulate Troy Reichert, of Guernsey, Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bowling has al- ment as a legislative intern in Jefferson City WY on receiving the Medal of Honor Excel- ways tirelessly served his community so it is where I saw firsthand how he always placed lence in Character Education Award from the only fitting that he receives an award that rec- people over politics. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. ognizes leaders that forge a path for others in their community. Bob has been married to his loving wife Troy is an industrial technology teacher at Guernsey-Sunrise High School and is known The final award is presented to the Reeds Carlene for over 64 years. He and Carlene Spring unit of the Boys and Girls Club of the for his commitment to his students and pas- have been active members of the First Pres- Ozarks for providing vital after-school care and sion for teaching. This year Troy has been byterian Church since they moved to Rolla education programs for children within this awarded several grants from national organi- and he now serves as an Elder and is in- community. The Community Service Award is zations and has earned a reputation as a volved in the church in countless ways. Bob is presented to an individual or organization who, leader among his peers, and beloved teacher the former President of the United Way and is through their service or commitment, has im- by his students. proved the quality of life, economy, edu- also a founding member of the Community The Medal of Honor Excellence in Character Partnership and the Rolla Public Schools Part- cational opportunities, beauty, serenity, or Education award is given to a teacher who safety in their community. The Boys and Girls nership in Education Committee. In addition, has taught students about the Congressional Bob is active in the Rolla Optimist Club, Amer- Club of America offers invaluable resources to Medal of Honor and the character and leader- families across the nation, and I applaud this ican Legion Post 270, Korean War Veterans ship of the those who have earned it. The fact local branch’s work in the Table Rock Lake Association Chapter 281, the Missouri Vet- that this award was presented by Staff Ser- area. erans Home Assistance League, and Preven- geant Sal Giunta, a Medal of Honor recipient, All of the recipients of the 2019 Lake Splash tion Consultants of Missouri. Following the is a testament to the honor that comes with Awards have made a significant impact on passing of their 24-year-old son, Pat, after a this prestigious award. their community and deserve this recognition. battle with cancer, Bob and Carlene became Again, Madam Speaker, I extend my con- I am honored to recognize their achievements, active with Compassionate Friends, a support gratulations to Troy Reichert on this incredible and I thank each recipient for their contribu- group for bereaved families of deceased chil- honor, and for his continued leadership in his tions to Missouri’s 7th District. dren. community. f f Bob has had a profound impact on my life HONORING GEORGE and I will always have the utmost respect for RECOGNIZING THE 2019 TABLE MERGENTHALER his political understanding, polite courage, and ROCK LAKE CHAMBER OF COM- unwavering dedication to service. It is truly an MERCE AWARD WINNERS HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL honor to know this amazing person and call OF NEW YORK him a friend. I am privileged today to recog- HON. BILLY LONG IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nize Bob May before the United States House OF MISSOURI Friday, November 8, 2019 of Representatives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, as we ap- Friday, November 8, 2019 proach the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of f Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the Bulge, I would like to take a moment to PERSONAL EXPLANATION commend Terry Plumb, Ken Bowling, Tanco II honor a true American hero, George Mergen- Lumber Company, and the Reeds Spring unit thaler. George was born on August 5th, 1920 and of Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks for their was the only child of Alice and Hermann Mer- dedication and selfless contributions to the HON. WILLIAM R. TIMMONS, IV genthaler of Rye, NY. He grew up in Rye and Table Rock Lake community. On November OF SOUTH CAROLINA was later accepted into Princeton University in 15, 2019, Lake Splash will recognize these September of 1939. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES four individuals and organizations by pre- A gifted athlete, dedicated student, hand- senting them with awards for their service, and Friday, November 8, 2019 some and charismatic, ‘‘Merg’’ as he was I join Lake Splash in applauding these recipi- known, was well liked by all who knew him. Mr. TIMMONS. Madam Speaker, I missed ents. With studies that focused on History and votes last week (10/28 through 10/31) due to Mr. Terry Plumb is a volunteer battalion English, George’s time at Princeton was ev- full-time military duties with the South Carolina chief with the Southern Stone County Fire erything he could have hoped for. Air National Guard. Had I been present, I Protection District and is this year’s recipient All that changed on December 7, 1941 of the Guardian Award for the bravery he ex- would have voted: NAY on Roll Call No. 585; when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. hibited in the line of duty. The Guardian Award YEA on Roll Call No. 586; NAY on Roll Call Like many of his generation, George enlisted is presented to a first responder in recognition No. 587; NAY on Roll Call No. 588; NAY on soon after the attack, but his enlistment was of their fearless or selfless service to the com- deferred until he graduated in January 1943 in Roll Call No. 589; NAY on Roll Call No. 590; munity. Mr. Plumb didn’t hesitate to risk his YEA on Roll Call No. 591; YEA on Roll Call an accelerated program. Just days later he own life to assist a motorist whose car had was sent to Camp Hood in Texas for basic No. 592; YEA on Roll Call No. 593; YEA on caught fire; his actions and rapid response training. Discovering his fluency with German Roll Call No. 594; YEA on Roll Call No. 595; prevented casualties or injuries during the inci- and French, the army assigned George to the YEA on Roll Call No. 596; NAY on Roll Call dent. I applaud him for his selfless actions and 28th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop. No. 597; YEA on Roll Call No. 598; YEA on receiving this well-deserved recognition. Following overseas training in Wales, Roll Call No. 599; YEA on Roll Call No. 600; Tanco II Lumber Company is this year’s George and the rest of the Recon Troop en- YEA on Roll Call No. 601; NAY on Roll Call Business of the Year for exemplary and high- tered the European Theater of Operation in No. 602; NAY on Roll Call No. 603; NAY on quality customer service while maintaining a mid-July 1944 with the 28th Infantry Division Roll Call No. 604; YEA on Roll Call No. 605; strong commitment to the community. This and would fight their way through France, into YEA on Roll Call No. 606; YEA on Roll Call year, Tanco II recently completed a new local Belgium and on to Luxembourg. In mid-No- No. 607; YEA on Roll Call No. 608; and NAY facility, expanded their product offerings, and vember the Troop arrived in Eschweiler, Lux- on Roll Call No. 609. created several new jobs, making them an at- embourg, their home for the next month.

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Had I been present, I would have voted ber 16th, 1944, the Germans launched a sur- In addition to the eponymous museum at ‘‘no.’’ I was also unavoidably detained during prise attack in the Ardennes Forest. The Battle Stanford, the Andersons donated works to the roll call no. 600, On Agreeing to the Amend- of the Bulge was underway. By mid-afternoon San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and ment, H.R. 1373, Gosar of Arizona Part C on December 18th, the German attack had the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Amendment No. 3. Had I been present, I pushed deep into Luxembourg, and among others. would have voted ‘‘no.’’ I was also unavoid- Eschweiler was nearly surrounded. The Recon Moo loved her husband, daughter, grand- ably detained during roll call no. 601, On Mo- Troop held the town as long as possible be- daughter, philanthropy, and golf. She gave tion to Recommit with Instructions, H.R. 1373, fore pulling out. Just a mile outside of town, generously of her time and considerable tal- Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. Had their convoy drove into a German ambush. ents in service to Sacred Heart Schools, St. I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ I was Pinned down on the narrow, treelined road, Francis Center, and Stanford Hospital, and also unavoidably detained during roll call no. death or capture were their only options. Real- she taught children through Art in Action in 602, On Passage, H.R. 1373, Grand Canyon izing their desperate situation, George sprang Menlo Park. Centennial Protection Act. Had I been present, to action. Showing no regard for his personal On hearing of Moo’s death, Stanford Univer- I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ safety, George jumped into the back of a jeep, sity President Marc Tessier-Levigne, said f manned a 50-caliber machine gun and pro- ‘‘Moo Anderson will forever be remembered vided enough covering fire for the rest of the for her love of art, but also for her love of TRIBUTE TO VETERANS OF THE Recon Troop soldiers to make their escape. sharing art. She opened her home so that stu- ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED Seconds later the machine gun jammed. As dents could have that same experience of STATES George tried to clear the breach, German bul- looking and learning about art. We are so lets cut him down. George’s selfless and he- deeply grateful that Moo and Hunk trusted HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE roic actions that day allowed the rest of the Stanford to be stewards of their remarkable OF TEXAS Recon Troop to survive not only that ambush collection and enable people of all ages to ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but the war. Madam Speaker, George Mer- perience it on a daily basis.’’ Friday, November 8, 2019 Moo was predeceased by her husband genthaler made the ultimate sacrifice that day Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise so that others could live in peace. I would like Hunk, and leaves her daughter Mary Patricia ‘‘Putter’’ Anderson Pence and her beloved to pay tribute to all the men and women who to thank this body for posthumously recog- have served in the Armed Forces of the nizing George Mergenthaler, a true American granddaughter, Devin Pence. She will be deeply missed by them and by all who had the United States and risked their lives to defend hero. our freedoms and way of life and took and f good fortune to know her. Her legacy will live on through the magnificent art she and Hunk lived the oath to ‘‘support and defend the Con- TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF have so generously shared with Stanford and stitution of the United States against all en- MARY MARGARET ‘‘MOO’’ AN- all of us. emies, foreign and domestic’’ and bore true DERSON Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join faith and allegiance to the same, an obligation me in honoring the extraordinary life of an ex- they took freely, without any mental reserva- traordinary woman and expressing our condo- tion or purpose of evasion.’’ HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Veterans are truly heroes walking among OF CALIFORNIA lences to her daughter, granddaughter and the us. thousands who loved her and mourn her pass- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I want to thank all of our armed servicemen ing. Friday, November 8, 2019 and women for their selfless dedication to our f Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today protection every day. to honor the life of an extraordinary woman PERSONAL EXPLANATION Veterans Day is a reminder to all of us who and legendary supporter of art and artists, live in freedom that as President Kennedy Mary Margaret Anderson, affectionately known HON. A. DONALD McEACHIN said, ‘‘The price of freedom is high, but Ameri- to all as ‘‘Moo’’. cans have always paid it.’’ OF VIRGINIA This Veterans Day is a welcome opportunity Moo was born in Boston in 1926 and died IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on October 22, 2019, at the age of 92. She to remember that the fallen who gave the last was a graduate of D’Youville College and met Friday, November 8, 2019 full measure of devotion to their country on her husband Harry, known as Hunk, in 1948. Mr. MCEACHIN. Madam Speaker, I was un- battlefields around the world—in places whose While in college, Hunk started a food service avoidably detained on October 30, 2019 dur- names may be unforgettable—or locations that business, Saga Corporation. After Moo and ing roll call no. 593, On Agreeing to the have slipped into the pages of history. Hunk married in 1950, they moved to Ohio Amendment, H.R. 2181, Gosar of Arizona Part We will never forget: Revolutionary War: Valley Forge; York and then to California to expand the business. E Amendment No. 2. Had I been present, I A trip to Europe and a visit to the Louvre in would have voted ‘‘no.’’ I was also unavoid- Town. Civil War: The Battle of Antietam; The Battle the 1960’s ignited Moo and Hunk’s love for ably detained during roll call no. 594, On of Gettysburg. contemporary art. They began collecting art Agreeing to the Amendment, H.R. 2181, World War I: The Battle of Argonne; Flan- which reflected their beliefs in the importance Gosar of Arizona Part E Amendment No. 3. ders Field; Verdun. of ‘head and hands’, or ingenuity as well as Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ World War II: Pearl Harbor; Battle of Ba- masterful craftsmanship. They wanted to see I was also unavoidably detained during roll call taan; The Battle of Midway; D-Day; Battle of the creativity of the artist but also wanted to no. 595, On Agreeing to the Amendment, H.R. the Bulge; Battle of Anzio; Battle of Cor- know that real work went into the art. Much of 2181, Arrington of Texas Part E Amendment regidor. the family’s art collection was hung in their No. 4. Had I been present, I would have voted Korean War: Inchon; Heart Break Ridge; one-story Silicon Valley home and in the Saga ‘‘no.’’ I was also unavoidably detained during Pork Chop Hill. headquarters in Menlo Park. The collection roll call no. 596, On Motion to Recommit with Vietnam: Tet Offensive; Battle of Hue. contained important Abstract Expressionists, Instructions, H.R. 2181, Chaco Cultural Herit- Desert Storm: September 11, 2001; Pen- Color Field Painting, Post-Minimalism, Cali- age Area Protection Act. Had I been present, tagon Attack (125 killed). fornia Funk Art, Bay Area Figurative Art, and I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ I was also unavoid- Operation Enduring Freedom: Battle of Contemporary abstract painting. Many of the ably detained during roll call no. 597, On Pas- Kandahar. most significant works are now housed in the sage, H.R. 2181, Chaco Cultural Heritage Operation Iraqi Freedom: Second Battle of Anderson Collection at Stanford University, a Area Protection Act. Had I been present, I Fallujah. collection of 121 works by 86 artists which the would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ I was also unavoid- The memory of the fallen are never forgot- Andersons donated in 2014. Two important ably detained during roll call no. 598, On ten. works by Jackson Pollock and Willem De Agreeing to the Amendment, H.R. 1373, Madam Speaker, each Veterans Day, Amer- Koonig were donated shortly before Moo’s Gosar of Arizona Part C Amendment No. 1. icans come together to remember those who

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The second Their sacrifices, and those of their families, Don Barden was also an astute business- (CA 35) was the heavy cruiser that was lost are freedom’s foundation. man who successfully developed, owned, and while completing a mission that would directly Without the brave efforts of all the soldiers, operated several businesses in multiple indus- contribute to the end of World War II. Of the sailors, airmen, marines and Coast Guards- tries. Mr. Barden was renowned for his work 1,195 crewmen aboard, only 316 survived. It men and women and their families, our coun- in real estate, broadcasting, international was an honor to have four of those sur- try would not live so freely. trade, and casinos, and received widespread vivors—Fire Controlman Third Class Robert I offer my deepest gratitude to our nation’s acclaim for his efforts. In the 1980s, Mr. Witzig, Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class troops and reservists, their families, and the Barden became a leader in Michigan’s cable James Jarvis, Seaman Richard Thelen, and 21.6 million veterans, including 29,126 here in industry, establishing and operating cable sys- Sergeant Edgar Harrell—present at the com- the 18th Congressional District. tems throughout Metro Detroit. Under Mr. missioning ceremony. The third (SSN 697) 21.6 million brave men and women are vet- Barden’s guidance and expertise, Barden Ca- was a Los Angeles-class fast attack sub- erans of our nation’s military service. blevision was designated as one of the na- marine that was a valuable Cold War asset This includes more than 2 million women, tion’s largest urban cable systems. Later, Mr. from 1980 through 1998. 2.7 million African American men and women, Barden became the first black owner of a Las I am grateful for the Commanding Officer, 1.5 million Hispanic men and women, 342,000 Vegas casino after his purchase of Fitzgeralds CDR Colin Kane, as well as the entire crew of Asian American Pacific Islanders, and 178,000 in 2001. In addition to a host of other posi- the USS Indianapolis. I am also thankful for American Indians. tions, Mr. Barden also served as President the unsung heroes—the families and loved Nine in ten military families believe the pub- and CEO of Barden Companies, Inc. ones—whose sacrifices and support ashore lic does not understand or appreciate their Throughout his professional endeavors, Mr. allow the crew to stand the watch that the sacrifices. Barden was devoted to community involve- U.S. Navy has stood for 244 years. We use Veterans Day to show our veterans ment and volunteerism. He embedded a mis- Additionally, I’d like to recognize the efforts and military families how important they are to sion within his businesses to make a dif- of so many in Northwest Indiana who have us and how grateful we are for them each and ference in the communities where they oper- been supportive of the work of the USS Indi- everyday. ated and conducted business and encouraged anapolis Commissioning Committee. Thanks November is National Caregivers Month to others to follow in stride. Mr. Barden was also in part to these efforts, I know the USS Indian- show our caregivers how grateful we are for committed to personal philanthropy, supporting apolis will serve our community and country them. countless organizations, people, and entities with pride. The crew will have many days of It is only fitting that we thank those care- throughout the Metro Detroit region. Mr. deployment ahead of them. I know that they givers who serve our military today. Barden will always be remembered for his have the unwavering support of the nearly 6.7 5.5 million spouses, parents, children, and generous and thoughtful heart. million residents of Indiana, other loved ones care for our wounded war- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join riors and 15 percent of caregivers spend 40+ me today in celebrating the legacy of Don H. me in wishing the following women and men hours a week providing care for our military Barden. Mr. Barden was a pillar of Detroit, and of the USS Indianapolis fair winds and fol- families. the naming of the secondary street in honor of lowing seas: As a senior member of the House Commit- Mr. Barden is a touching tribute to his life’s Blue Crew: CDR Colin Kane, CDR Joseph tees on Judiciary and Homeland Security, I work. Mr. Barden was cherished by so many Mitzen, CMDCS Iris Velez, LCDR Erik Gard- care deeply about our veterans. within our community, and I am glad the street ner, LCDR Kyle Gleghorn, LT Julian Turner, I Congress, I have sponsored many legisla- will bear his name for generations to come. LT Andrew MeLean, LT Christopher Huizinga, tive proposals and co-sponsored more than 50 f LTJG Eric Wilkerson, LTJG Monique Jeffer- pieces of legislation that will positively benefit HONORING THE USS ‘‘INDIANAP- son, LTJG Kevin Holdren, FCCS Marlon our veterans and their families.’’ OLIS,’’ THE UNITED STATES Glass, MNCS Ryan Cook, QMC David On the battlefield, the military pledges to NAVY’S NEWEST LITTORAL COM- Dantone, LSC Karim Bullock, ENC Mark Nich- leave no soldier behind. BAT SHIP olas, OSC David Simmons, ITC Kamesha As a nation, let it be our pledge that when McCarthy, DCC Matthew Moreno, BMC Melvin they return home, we leave no veteran behind. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Austin, MNC Stephen Bates, EM1 Antawan This day and every day let us honor their Daniel, GSM1 Brandon Portell, CS1 Cesar OF INDIANA service with actions that fulfill our commitment Torres, EN1 Christian Alston, FC1 Christian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to our troops, their families, and our vet- Argonza, ET1 Dale Robinson, GM1 Daniel erans—and that are worthy of our grateful na- Friday, November 8, 2019 Thomas, MN1 Ebony Channey, GM1 Eric Sta- tion. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise to benow, CS1 George White, EN1 Jerome f honor the U.S. Navy’s newest addition to its Jacob, ET1 John Lake, ET1 Joshua Drum, fleet, the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship, AG1 Joshua Gaskill, EN1 Justin Cheman, IN RECOGNITION OF THE NAMING USS Indianapolis. MN1 Justin Crabtree, MN1 Katherine Floding, OF THE DON H. BARDEN SEC- On October 26, before a crowd of thou- IT1 Kiaya Tootle, OS1 Marcos Lucero, EM1 ONDARY STREET sands, the USS Indianapolis (LCS–17) was Michael Jeffus, EN1 Michael Roka, GSE1 Vic- commissioned in Burns Harbor, Indiana, on tor Doroy, MN2 Adrian Villanueva, MN2 HON. DEBBIE DINGELL the shore of Lake Michigan. I thank the Navy, Alejandro Garciaquiles, ET2 Ashley Newman, OF MICHIGAN particularly former Secretary Ray Mabus, for IT2 Bea Vang, BM2 Carlos Medina, FC2 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES having the foresight to name a ship being con- Christopher Wong, IT2 Nathan Rodriguez, structed on the Great Lakes after Indiana’s HT2 Erman Jefferson, EN2 Gregory Jones, Friday, November 8, 2019 capital city and the decision by the current GM2 Jordan Simmons, MN2 Joshua Pryor, Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer, to OS2 Justin Vasquez, FC2 Stephen today to recognize Don H. Barden and cele- host the commissioning ceremony in Burns Truszcienski, MN2 Zakkary Fulton, MN3 Bran- brate his legacy through the naming of the Harbor. dy Thorpe, MN3 Dominique Fraser-Jones, Don H. Barden Secondary Street. Don Barden LCS–17 was constructed in Marinette, Wis- MN3 Jeremy Woods, SN Jacquard McDuffey, was an influential leader in Detroit and his consin, utilizing steel produced by hard-work- MNSN John Cortes, SN Michael Antolak, contributions to our community are worthy of ing steelworkers in Northwest Indiana. She will LSSN Rebecca Elie, MNSN Ryan Marcotte, commendation. soon transit to her new homeport, Naval Sta- CSSN Tyrann Bowlin, DCFR Bianca Silva. Don Barden was a trailblazer in politics, tion Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, where Gold Crew: CDR Jamie Diaz, CMDCS business, and philanthropy. In the 1960s, Mr. she will begin her service to our country. As James Halleran, MNCS Daniel Gwilt, MNC Barden served as the first black city council- the fourth USS Indianapolis in U.S. naval his- Raymond Barrett, BMC Michael Duran, ITC man in Lorain, Ohio, where he learned about tory, this ship will carry on the proud legacy of Delila Edwards, FCC Dennis Fairbanks, MNC the intersection of business and politics. Ad- representing Indiana’s capital city around the Daniel O’Connell, QMC Eric Williams, IT1 mired by many in Congress, Mr. Barden also globe. Tyler Averett, EN1 Gregory Besiryan, GM1

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Marc Solomon, CS1 Eugene Ward, ET1 ernment for teachers in science, technology, Post 25 is named after two local Newport Johnathan Sanders, IT1 Allison Shorter, MN2 engineering, mathematics, and computer stud- News men who died overseas during World Kyle Marting, EM2 Erikka Dallmeyer, MN2 An- ies. I am proud today to recognize the hard War I. Elliott Muse Braxton was killed in action drew Harse, GM2 Chester Gray, FC2 Caylin work of Mrs. Abrams and Mrs. Tiderman- in the Meuse-Argonne fighting and Lieutenant Lang, MN2 John McCoy, ET2 Jonathan Gross and their dedication, commitment, and Pryor Richard Perkins, a member of the Air McDaniel, BM2 Terrance Owens, FC2 Jona- passion for our students’ success in the Service, died in a plane crash on the Argonne than Vallett, MN3 Hunter Childers, MN3 Mi- sciences. front. chael Clark, MN3 Mathew Evans, LS3 Colby At Rocky Mountain High School in Meridian, The Post began its activity in earnest in Foster, MN3 David Gordon, MN3 Scott Idaho—my hometown—Mrs. Tiderman-Gross 1920 with a variety of social activities and civic Scherer, MNSN Natalie Bermudez, CSSN teaches advanced placement biology and has endeavors. Since then, it has come to be one Cynthia Salas, BMSA Lane Francis, CSSA acted as a mentor to hundreds of students in of the most respected organizations in New- Chaiazyjhaneia Stone-Jackson. the National Honor Society. Mrs. Tiderman- port News because it has constantly given f Gross is an adviser in one of the largest, back to our community. The Post set up a kin- most-active National Honor Society Chapters dergarten and free health clinics for children, HONORING ALEX GRAHAM in Idaho. She has impacted countless families, they aid the sick and wounded and have students, and community members through helped many veterans financially. The Post HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON her work, and after 24 years, continues to has provided many veterans with food, cloth- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA share her passion for biology with her stu- ing and access to employment. They also help IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents. At Donnelly Elementary School, Mrs. arrange hospitalization and military funerals for Friday, November 8, 2019 Abrams has taken the world to her students veterans regardless of whether or not they through place-based learning. Mrs. Abrams were members of the Legion. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today has given her students hands-on educational Madam Speaker, as our nation observes to ask the House of Representatives to join trips to study rainbow trout populations, polli- Veterans Day this Monday, Newport News is me in remembering the life of the District of nator gardens, and cattle data to improve fortunate to have an organization like Braxton- Columbia 2018 Firefighter of the Year, Alex water quality. Her students even share their Perkins Post 25 serving and supporting our Graham, a 17-year veteran of the District of water quality data with local government agen- veterans and their families for the last 100 Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Serv- cies. Mrs. Abrams has been an educator for years. I look forward to seeing all the good ices Department, who died in the line of duty. 23 years and continues to be a shining exam- Alex Graham suffered a heart attack while they will continue to do in the years ahead as ple of innovative teaching in the sciences. I a pillar of our community. on duty, and later died on October 27, 2019, thank Mrs. Erin Tiderman-Gross and Mrs. f surrounded by family at George Washington Deirdre Abrams for their passion and commit- University Hospital. ment to their students. This honor bestowed HONORING THE EVANS MILLS PRI- Graham was raised in Annapolis, Maryland, upon them is a testament to their dedication MARY SCHOOL 1ST AND 2ND and attended Bowie High School. He was a and I am so proud of their representation of GRADE VETERANS DAY CONCERT humble and dedicated public servant and the great State of Idaho. technician. As a firefighter with Engine 21 in f Adams Morgan, known as the Alley Rats, he HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK worked to protect the lives of D.C. residents. HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- OF NEW YORK Graham was known to go above and beyond, SARY OF AMERICAN LEGION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ensuring that fire station equipment was top BRAXTON-PERKINS POST 25 Friday, November 8, 2019 grade. He meticulously worked behind the Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise scenes, researching equipment issues and fix- HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT today to honor the Evans Mills Primary School ing them, which at times meant traveling from OF VIRGINIA 1st and 2nd Grade Veterans Day Concert. firehouse to firehouse restringing 500 ladders. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For the past five years, the Evans Mills Pri- For his efforts repairing fire trucks, maintain- Friday, November 8, 2019 mary School Veterans Day Committee and its ing ladders and managing water flow, Graham Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I chair, Mrs. Lewis, have organized this wonder- was named Firefighter of the Year in 2018. rise today to commemorate the 100th anniver- ful concert in honor of our veterans. Beyond While the limelight did not come naturally, the sary of the American Legion Braxton-Perkins the concert itself, the committee has led a award was undeniably well-deserved. food drive for veterans with all donations going Graham is an irreplaceable member of En- Post 25 in Newport News, Virginia. Since its to ‘‘Feed Our Vets,’’ a local program in Water- gine 21. He will be remembered for his skills, inception, the American Legion has advocated town. In addition, the committee arranged for dedication and humility. His death sheds light for benefits for veterans and helped create veterans to come to the school and speak di- on the tireless work of the department’s men many important programs for families, children rectly with students about their experiences. and women to protect D.C. residents. and communities. While the American Legion Students have created art projects around the Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- has posts all over the nation, I want to high- theme of honoring our veterans and those resentatives to join me in recognizing the life light the history and work of Braxton-Perkins pieces will be displayed during the concert of Alex Graham and his dedication to the safe- Post 25. alongside real uniforms and gear. The com- ty of District of Columbia residents. We re- In 1918, when the Armistice was signed and mittee has partnered with Fort Drum’s 1st Bri- member him with tremendous gratitude for his World War I ended, the process of demobiliza- gade Combat Team, under the command of service. tion began. This brought many Army and Navy veterans back to the city of Newport News. Lieutenant Colonel MacDonald, to organize f Many ex-service members were war-weary but this and other veteran’s events at the school. HONORING MRS. ERIN TIDERMAN- looking for ways to keep the spirit of comrade- Events like this highlight the community spir- GROSS AND MRS. DEIRDRE ship alive with the men and women with whom it in the North Country. Veterans and active ABRAMS they served overseas. In August 1919, Fred duty service members make up a large part of H. Skinner, a young lawyer who served as a our community and it is important for individ- HON. RUSS FULCHER captain in the 119th Infantry, tapped his local uals of all ages to recognize and celebrate OF IDAHO social circle of former servicemembers and their service to our nation. On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional District, I want to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gathered the required number of signatures to apply for a charter from the Legion. The char- thank the Evans Mills Primary School Vet- Friday, November 8, 2019 ter was approved on August 25 of that year. erans Day Committee and everyone who do- Mr. FULCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise The first meeting of Braxton-Perkins was nated or helped organize this event for their today to honor two wonderful teachers from held in Newport News City Hall in September work honoring our veterans.

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Quorum Calls—Votes: There were no yea-and-nay COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were NOVEMBER 12, 2019 no quorum calls. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Adjournment: The House met at 1 p.m. and ad- Senate journed at 1:04 p.m. No meetings/hearings scheduled. Committee Meetings House Committee on House Administration, Full Committee, No hearings were held. markup on H.R. 1980, a bill to establish in the Smithso- nian Institution a comprehensive women’s history museum, and for other purposes, 6 p.m., 1310 Longworth. Joint Meetings Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. No joint committee meetings were held. 4863, the ‘‘United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019’’, 5 p.m., H–313 Capitol.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Tuesday, November 12 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 12

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Tuesday: To be announced. of the nomination of Chad F. Wolf, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Depart- ment of Homeland Security, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E1411 Pappas, Chris, N.H., E1414 Fulcher, Russ, Idaho, E1404, E1407, E1413 Perry, Scott, Pa., E1408 Aderholt, Robert B., Ala., E1408 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1403, E1409 Pressley, Ayanna, Mass., E1406 Axne, Cynthia, Iowa, E1404 Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E1408 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E1403 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E1414 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1411 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana Cheney, Liz, Wyo., E1410 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1404 Islands, E1409 Collins, Doug, Ga., E1407 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E1404 Scott, Robert C. ‘‘Bobby’’, Va., E1413 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1405 Long, Billy, Mo., E1410 Shimkus, John, Ill., E1407 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1406 McEachin, A. Donald, Va., E1405, E1411 Smith, Jason, Mo., E1409 Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E1414 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E1408, E1413 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E1405, E1412 E1408, E1413 Timmons, William R., IV, S.C., E1410 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E1405, E1410 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1409 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1403, E1412

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