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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019 No. 176 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was account for more than $1.1 trillion in range of issues. As a volunteer drug called to order by the President pro revenue. In Iowa, there are 26,119 vet- court judge, Judge Tapp has earned na- tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). eran-owned businesses that employ tional praise for promoting long-term f 51,801 people and bring in $10.9 million. recovery in the courtroom. He has also Iowa is working hard to attract vet- developed a sterling reputation for PRAYER erans and help them start and expand fairness throughout Kentucky and The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- their businesses. I honor these hard- around the country. fered the following prayer: working entrepreneurs who have served Now David will bring a lifetime of Let us pray. our country by joining my colleagues public service and achievement to the Eternal God, You look down from in recognizing this week, the week of Court of Federal Claims, where I am Heaven upon humanity’s children, November 4, as National Veterans confident he will continue making us seeking for those to use for Your glory. Small Business Week. all proud. I look forward to voting to May our lawmakers live with such I yield the floor. confirm him later today and hope our faithfulness that they will be Your re- f colleagues will join me. demptive instruments at a time when f truth seems a rare commodity. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME May You find delight in those who by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATION faith trust You to make the crooked the previous order, the leadership time Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, places straight and the rough places is reserved. now, on another matter, last week the smooth. Lead our Senators to a fresh f Nation saw several pivotal moments dedication in their service to You and that shed light on the current state of humanity. Grant that justice will roll RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY the Democratic Party. Here in the Sen- down like waters and righteousness LEADER ate, as I mentioned, Democrats chose like a mighty stream. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- to filibuster funding for our national We pray in Your great Name. Amen. jority leader is recognized. defense for the second time in 2 f f months. This funding was agreed to in the bipartisan, bicameral deal that PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS Speaker PELOSI and the Democratic The President pro tempore led the Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, leader signed onto just a few months Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: this week, the Senate will continue its ago, but now they have walked away I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the work in the personnel business and from the agreement they signed and United States of America, and to the Repub- confirm more of the President’s out- filibustered funding for our military lic for which it stands, one nation under God, standing nominees to the Federal judi- commanders. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ciary. Yesterday, we saw the Iranian regime The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Since our Democratic colleagues celebrate—celebrate—the 40th anniver- HYDE-SMITH). The Senator from Iowa. chose last week to filibuster defense sary of the taking of the American Em- Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I funding and block the Senate from bassy and the beginning of the Iranian ask unanimous consent to speak as in even considering legislation to fund hostage crisis. The familiar slogan, morning business for 30 seconds. our Armed Forces, we will turn our ‘‘Death to America,’’ was on full dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without focus to confirmations while we wait play. It was especially sobering to objection, it is so ordered. for progress from them on appropria- watch this display and remember that f tions. our own U.S. military commanders do Leading off the week, the Senate will not have the certainty they need for NATIONAL VETERANS SMALL have the opportunity to confirm an- strategic planning because Democrats BUSINESS WEEK other standout Kentuckian to the Fed- here in Washington found it politically Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, eral bench, this time to the U.S. Court advantageous to block it. veterans, meaning our veterans of war of Federal Claims. Over in the House, Speaker PELOSI or veterans in uniform who have not Judge David Tapp has just about continues to stall the U.S.-Mexico-Can- been in a war environment, have a big done it all since he first became a ada Agreement. USMCA would bring impact on the American economy. State judge nearly 15 years ago. He has tens of billions in new commerce and There are 2.5 million veteran-owned heard cases at multiple levels of the create 176,000 new American jobs, but businesses in the United States that State’s judiciary, ruling on a wide House Democrats would rather pursue

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We remem- produce this huge sum of money passing the Defense appropriations bill. ber the Green New Deal, an effort to through historic tax increases on job I just came from a meeting with grab unprecedented control over Amer- creators and on the American people. members of our Defense Department ican families’ daily lives. Designing, It would be an enormous—enormous— where we talked about how important building, or furnishing a home or busi- new tax burden dumped on the U.S. it is that the appropriations process ness? Democrats want Washington to economy that would kill jobs, depress moves forward. The Defense authoriza- dictate how you do that. Commuting, workers’ wages, and make America less tion bill, the broader bill that sets the traveling for vacation, mowing your competitive literally for generations to priorities for military spending, is also lawn? They would like you to do that come. stalled out here. That is something without gasoline or jet fuel sooner At the exact time when Republican that both sides have agreed to for 58 rather than later. Make a living pro- tax reform has made the United States years. It sets out how we are going to ducing, refining, or delivering afford- more competitive and boosted pros- make sure that we take care of our able American energy? They want you perity here at home, Democrats want men and women in uniform and that to find another line of work whether to take us backward and make our Na- they have the equipment, the weap- you like it or not. That is the Green tion a less attractive place to create onry, and the training they need to do New Deal. jobs. their jobs and to keep America safe. Here is what Larry Summers, a There is also the matter of Medicare The authorization bill is stalled right former Treasury Secretary under for None. That is the scheme that now. That is the priority bill. would take the program that millions President Clinton, wrote about this The appropriations bill, the part that far-left plan in the Washington Post: of American seniors rely on, throw funds all of that—that, too, has been away everything except the label, and [It] will discourage hiring, particularly of blocked last week, most recently by low-skilled workers. . . . There is . . . the paste that onto a new, one-size-fits-all, real risk of an economic contraction fol- the Senate Democrats, who filibustered Washington-run insurance plan that lowing a sharp market decline. the Defense appropriations bill. would be mandatory for every Amer- That is Larry Summers, the Clinton So both the authorization bill and ican. Medicare, gone. Private plans and Treasury Secretary. Particularly, it the funding bill are now both stalled the popular Medicare Advantage Pro- would discourage hiring, particularly out here in the Senate because of ob- gram, gone. Every health insurance of low-skilled workers, and a sharp struction and delays by the Senate plan that Americans get on the job, market decline. So in order to take Democrats. That is unfortunate for the which over 180 million people depend away employer-sponsored insurance men and women in uniform in this on, gone. from 180 million Americans, Democrats country because in that Defense appro- This is literally what several of the want to kill American jobs and bring priations bill is the largest pay in- leading Democratic Presidential con- the economy to a screeching halt. crease in a decade for our men and tenders have endorsed—a new nation- Look, I would implore my friends women in uniform, not to mention all wide experiment in socialism. And across the aisle to put aside this de- of the important priorities that are every single American—man, woman, structive socialism and join us in the funded when it comes to the weapons and child—would be the subject of this current work that needs doing right systems and the most sophisticated experiment, whether that is what we now for the American people. We have technology that is necessary, again, to want for our families or not. From this a landmark trade agreement that needs keep Americans safe both here at home mandatory one-size-fits-all insurance passing. We have U.S. Armed Forces and around the world. plan to new price controls that would that need funding. We are just waiting I can’t emphasize enough how impor- limit lifesaving cures, our Democratic on our Democratic colleagues to show tant it is for our Democratic colleagues colleagues are rallying around policies up. to come to their senses and conclude that would leave American families f that taking care of America’s military paying more to wait longer for worse is job No. 1. If we don’t get national se- care. That is their prescription—paying CONCLUSION OF MORNING curity right, the rest is conversation. more to wait longer for worse care. BUSINESS It really is. All these other things that Then, if these plans weren’t bad The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning we talk about are secondary and pale enough on the merits, there is the business is closed. in comparison to making sure that we small issue of the crushing new tax f are taking the steps necessary to pro- burden you would have to pile onto the tect Americans, as I said, both here at EXECUTIVE SESSION U.S. economy in order to make some home and around the world. effort to pay for all of this. One leading The Defense appropriations bill funds Democrat released a breathtaking pro- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR all of those priorities, all those things posal last week that illustrates the that are important, from pay and bene- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under road they would like to head down. fits for our men and women in uniform the previous order, the Senate will pro- This candidate’s Medicare for None to, again, all the things that are nec- ceed to executive session to resume plan on its own, notwithstanding all essary for them when it comes to train- consideration of the following nomina- the other socialist plans—just the ing, equipment, and weaponry to do tion, which the clerk will report. healthcare plan—would cost $52 trillion The senior assistant legislative clerk their jobs and to do them well, to con- over the first 10 years alone. That is read the nomination of David Austin tinue to keep Americans safe both here the candidate’s own estimate—$52 tril- Tapp, of Kentucky, to be a Judge of the at home and around the world, and to lion over 10 years. United States Court of Federal Claims be able to project American power Even after cannibalizing everything for a term of fifteen years. where necessary in a world that is in- the government currently spends on Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- creasingly dangerous. healthcare, the plan’s author admits sence of a quorum. I would just urge the Democrats here there would still be a staggering $20- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The in the Senate to allow this appropria- plus trillion left over to finance. Other clerk will call the roll. tions process to move forward. Give us experts say it would be more. For some The senior assistant legislative clerk a vote. Let’s vote on it. Let’s get the perspective, if you add up every cent proceeded to call the roll. military funded. Every day that goes that is deposited in every commercial Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask by where it is not funded is lost time, bank across the United States of Amer- unanimous consent that the order for and there are resources that can’t be ica, that is about $13 trillion. So you the quorum call be rescinded. put into those important priorities

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05NO6.002 S05NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE November 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6367 that are so essential to America’s na- Facebook News Feed works. Many of us My bill, the Filter Bubble Trans- tional security interests. know that Netflix is curating informa- parency Act, takes aim at these con- We have a filibuster being conducted tion and recommendations specifically cerns by requiring major internet plat- by the Senate Democrats. It needs to for us based on the movies and the forms to notify consumers that the in- be stopped. We need to move forward shows that we watch. They use past be- formation they are seeing has been se- with the Defense appropriations bill, havior to project what future behavior lected for them using filters based on and I hope the Senate Democrats will is going to be, and they take all that their personal data. It would also re- come to the conclusion that this is the information and they aggregate it. quire these sites to give consumers the right thing to do, not only for the Sen- Then, they use that to recommend cer- option of seeing unfiltered results. ate but, more importantly, for our tain things that we might want to see. Twitter provides a good example of country. A lot of us are aware that Amazon is what the Filter Bubble Transparency FILTER BUBBLE TRANSPARENCY ACT delivering product recommendations Act will do. Twitter gives consumers Madam President, the internet has based on our purchase history. In other an option to view an unfiltered brought Americans a host of benefits: a words, when you buy things online, you timeline through the use of a promi- wealth of information at our fingertips, see the ads for the types of things that nently displayed icon that is easy to unparalleled convenience, new opportu- you buy online. But the reality is that access throughout a user’s time on that nities for education and commerce, and internet companies have moved far be- particular platform. Consumers have innumerable new methods of commu- yond just recommending TV shows or the option of viewing the timeline that nication. But I don’t need to tell any- just recommending things that you Twitter has curated for them, which one that along with the countless bene- might want to purchase. Increasingly, pushes the posts that Twitter thinks fits of the internet have come a num- every aspect of our online experience is they want to see to the top of their ber of concerns. personalized based on the vast amount feed or viewing an unfiltered timeline One thing that is on the mind of of information that companies collect that features all posts in a chrono- many consumers is privacy. As the about us—from our age and occupation logical order. internet gradually permeates every to how many times we visit certain That is the kind of option that my area of our lives, internet companies websites. bill would give the consumers on other become the repository for an ever-in- The data used by these companies to types of social media platforms. Con- creasing amount of our personal data make predictions about us comes from sumers will be able to choose whether and our personal information, from a wide range of sources—from smart to see an unfiltered social media feed what we ate for dinner last night to the devices like Alexa, Google Assistant, or search results or whether to view temperature we like to keep in our Ring doorbells, and Nest devices; the curated or personalized content house. scanned emails and documents; data that the site chooses for them. It would As chairman of the Subcommittee on acquired from third parties, like banks, be an option. We believe this gives con- Communications, Technology, Innova- credit card processors, and health data sumers more choice and more control. tion and the Internet of the Senate services, among many other sources. They would be able to easily switch Commerce, Science, and Transpor- This data is used to make statistical back and forth between the two options tation Committee, I spent a lot of time predictions about how we are going to whenever they wanted. After all, con- focused on data privacy issues. This behave in the future. sumers may want to see the filter-driv- past June, I convened a hearing enti- This statistical prediction-making is en content in some cases. I mean, I tled ‘‘Optimizing for Engagement: Un- happening on a massive scale. For ex- would certainly prefer to see Netflix derstanding the Use of Persuasive ample, Facebook has stated that the recommendations that are tailored to Technology on Internet Platforms.’’ artificial intelligence that it uses for my viewing history, and if you have At that hearing, we heard from a va- its News Feed can make 6 million pre- 1,000 tweets to read, it can be useful to riety of experts about the ways compa- dictions per second. Billions of people see the ones that you are most likely nies use consumers’ personal data to are being fed content on internet plat- to be interested in at the top of that determine what individuals see online. forms that is basically selected for feed. But consumers should also have As I said at the time, one reason I de- them by algorithms trying to make the option to escape from that filter cided to hold the hearing was to inform predictions about what will keep each bubble and to see information that has legislation I was developing that would user engaged on the platform. Clearly, not been selected specifically for them. require internet platforms to give con- the powerful mechanisms behind these I strongly support a light-touch ap- sumers the option to engage without platforms, meant to enhance engage- proach to internet regulation that al- having the experience shaped by algo- ment, also have the ability, or at least lows the free market to flourish. The rithms that are driven by their user- the potential, to influence the internet would not have grown the way specific data. thoughts and behaviors, literally, of that it has had it been weighed down Last Thursday, I introduced that leg- billions of people. with heavy-handed government regula- islation, called the Filter Bubble That is why there is widespread tions. In order for free markets to work Transparency Act, here in the Senate. unease about the power of these plat- effectively, consumers need as much I am proud to have a number of bipar- forms and why it is important for the information as possible, including a tisan cosponsors on this bill. Senator public to better understand how these better understanding of how internet BLUMENTHAL, Senator MORAN, Senator platforms use the information they col- platforms use artificial intelligence BLACKBURN, and Senator WARNER have lect to make predictions about our be- and complex filters to shape the infor- all cosponsored this legislation, and I havior. mation that those users see and re- am grateful for their support. As I said, a significant cause for con- ceive. The Filter Bubble Transparency Act cern is that most people are not always My bill would provide transparency is designed to address one aspect of the aware that the information they see is and consumer control without jeopard- privacy problem, the issues that arise being filtered. We are trapped in what izing the opportunity and innovation from internet companies’ use of con- one observer has termed the ‘‘filter that we have come to expect from the sumers’ personal information to shape bubble,’’ our own private world of fil- tech industry. As internet companies what consumers see on their platforms. tered search results and tailored con- collect and make use of more and more Many people are unaware that much of tent, without even knowing that we are of our personal information, it is im- the content they see on the internet is there. portant that consumers know how determined by sophisticated algo- There are real concerns that the their data is being used. At an even rithms and artificial intelligence that ever-increasing use of filters to shape more basic level, it is important for draw on data about each consumer’s our internet experience contributes to consumers to know that their data is online activity. political polarization, social isolation, being used to curate the content they For example, a recent Pew Research and addiction, as well as permitting see. Center study found that 53 percent of companies to manipulate user behav- That is exactly what the Filter Bub- U.S. adults don’t understand how ior. ble Transparency Act would do—allow

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At a two, give them an option to see the only consensus effort that has got- roundtable I held in Houston, a few unfiltered and uncurated content that ten caught up in impeachment mania. months ago, I heard from rape victims would just come to them in normal For a quarter of a century, the Vio- and their advocates about how trou- chronological order. lence Against Women Act has provided bling and, frankly, how insulting all of I look forward to working with my resources to assist women who are vic- this was. colleagues to advance this legislation. tims of domestic violence and sexual After months, the House has now fi- I think it is an important first step in assault. Unsurprisingly, this program nally relented and voted to reauthorize making sure that consumers know has consistently maintained broad bi- the Debbie Smith Act, after the pres- more about their information as it is partisan support. There is agreement sure on them became unbearable. I am being collected and how it is being used that we must do more to provide serv- glad they changed their minds, and I by internet companies. I will continue ices and protection for victims of do- am hopeful we can get this bill to the to work as we try to deal with this mestic violence and sexual assault, but President’s desk soon. Although I broader debate on data privacy, which it is safe to say that there are disagree- would have welcomed less drama this is so important in the online world in ments on how best to accomplish that time around, the Debbie Smith Act re- which we live. goal. authorization will hopefully be an ex- I yield the floor. Those differences in opinion came to ample of what Congress can accomplish I suggest the absence of a quorum. a head in February of this year. We when you put partisan political fights The PRESIDING OFFICER. The were fresh off the heels of the longest aside and work for our constituents; in clerk will call the roll. government shutdown in history and other words, do the job we were elected The senior assistant legislative clerk working to fund the government to do when our constituents sent us proceeded to call the roll. through the remainder of the year, but here. Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I our Democratic colleagues threw a It is really disappointing that some ask unanimous consent that the order curve ball when they insisted that we of our colleagues on the other side of for the quorum call be rescinded. should not include a temporary exten- the aisle would rather relitigate the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sion of the Violence Against Women 2016 election—again, less than a year objection, it is so ordered. Act, which had expired in September of before the next election—rather than LEGISLATION 2018. do the work of the American people. Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I re- Even amid the political jockeying we This obsession with impeachment turn to the floor again this week to have been seeing in this Congress, this mania has consumed our Democratic discuss Congress’s progress on impor- was a shocking omission. Republicans colleagues and is preventing us from tant legislation—or, rather, the lack of were in favor of a short-term reauthor- getting work done on a nonpartisan it—since the obsession with impeach- ization of the Violence Against Women basis. That is what our constituents ing the President began. Act to provide time and space for bi- want us to do. When the House decided to proceed partisan negotiations for a long-term Texans are worried about high pre- full steam ahead on impeachment, they reauthorization. Surprisingly, our scription costs, worried about the state promised that it wouldn’t interfere Democratic colleagues in the House of our roads and bridges, and worried with our ability to get other important blocked this reauthorization of the Vi- about our national security. In the work done for our constituents. While olence Against Women Act. So it ex- case of the Democratic leader, I would it has been less than a week since the pired. be willing to wager that New Yorkers House formally authorized their im- Fortunately, though, our friends on are worried about many of these issues peachment inquiry, the crusade to im- the Appropriations Committee have too. So it is time to stop the partisan peach the President and remove him continued to fully fund these programs, games. They don’t result in pay raises started nearly 3 years ago. but the authorizing statute has expired for our troops, which have now been For example, on January 20, which because of this gamesmanship. Despite voted against two times by our Demo- was actually Inauguration Day, 2017, at continued bipartisan negotiations led cratic colleagues. They don’t advance 12:19 p.m. the Washington Post ran the by the Senator from Iowa, Ms. ERNST, victims’ rights and give justice to sur- story with the headline ‘‘The Campaign over the last 8 months, we haven’t been vivors like the reauthorization of the to Impeach President Trump Has able to come up with a consensus Debbie Smith Act and the Violence Begun.’’ That was on Inauguration Day agreement to reauthorize the program Against Women Act would do. They in 2017. Nineteen minutes into his Pres- on a long-term basis. don’t increase the public’s trust in our idency, the writing wasn’t only on the This has been an 8-month negotia- institutions of government and assure wall. It was on the front page of the tion. This isn’t all that complicated. them that we really have their best in- Washington Post. We should be able to do it in the space terests at heart. Definitely, these Our Democratic friends are on a ka- of an afternoon, but, clearly, there is games don’t help make Americans’ mikaze mission to get President Trump no desire to get this resolved. lives better. out of office less than a year before the Reauthorizing the Violence Against We have heard our Democratic col- next election, and, in the process, they Women Act is a top priority for Mem- leagues say ad nauseam that impeach- are preventing Congress from solving bers on both sides of the aisle, and I ment will not interfere with their abil- the big problems facing the American hope we will work harder to make it ity to legislate, but the evidence sug- people. happen rather than to use this impor- gests otherwise. What Americans want The latest casualty of this impeach- tant law to play partisan political is action. What Americans want is for at-all-costs strategy is a bill I intro- games. Sadly, the Violence Against us to do our job. We can give them duced with my Democratic colleague Women Act is not the only program to what they want by allowing legislation from Connecticut, RICHARD get caught up in the political cross- we know has a chance of becoming law, BLUMENTHAL, called the Affordable hairs. such as my drug pricing bill, the Prescriptions for Patients Act. This The Debbie Smith Act, another tradi- Debbie Smith Act, and the Violence legislation would lower the cost of tionally bipartisan bill here in the Sen- Against Women Act, to come to the Americans’ prescription medication ate, expired at the end of September floor, get passed, and sent to the Presi- and save more than a half billion dol- because of the refusal of the House to dent. That would be doing our jobs, and lars in taxpayer money. take up the Senate-passed version and I believe that is what our constituents Here, in the Senate, it counts the to send it to the President. want from each of us—not this single- Democratic whip, Senator DURBIN from The Debbie Smith Act, you will re- minded obsession with impeachment Illinois, as well as the Assistant Demo- call, provides funding to State and that started the day the President was

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Madam President, before even add up. sion, which gives us a chance to nego- I begin my remarks today, I do want to That is why I am on the floor today tiate a complete reauthorization of the thank the senior Senator from Texas to call upon all of my colleagues who Higher Education Act but does not for his remarks on the Violence sank the prospects of defense funding hold these institutions hostage with Against Women Act and the Debbie to come down and do the job that all of the mandatory funding that is provided Smith Act. I think it is vitally impor- us were sworn to do when we took our by law. tant that both of these acts are reau- oath of office. It is time to give our Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- thorized this year and the sooner the troops what they need to do their jobs, sent that the Senate proceed to the im- better so our advocates can get their and it is time to stop running this gov- mediate consideration of Calendar No. work done. Thank you very much for ernment through wasteful continuing 212, H.R. 2486; that the Murray amend- those remarks. resolutions in an increasingly dan- ment at the desk be agreed to; that the DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS gerous world. bill, as amended, be considered read a Madam President, last week we saw I yield the floor. third time and passed; and that the our Democratic colleagues once again I suggest the absence of a quorum. motion to reconsider be considered playing politics ahead of the defense of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The made and laid upon the table. our great Nation. They are putting clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there their actions ahead of the support that The senior assistant legislative clerk objection? proceeded to call the roll. we need to give to those who defend The Senator from Tennessee. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask our Nation. For the second time this Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, re- unanimous consent that the order for year, as has already been stated today, serving the right to object. Senate Democrats have blocked fund- the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I thank the distinguished Senator ing for our servicemembers. The kick- from Maryland for giving me this op- er, folks, is that the vote they blocked SCOTT of Florida). Without objection, it is so ordered. portunity to present the right way to was one that would have simply al- help historically Black colleges and UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 2486 lowed us to debate the issue. It sounds universities, and I intend to do that Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, we need unbelievable even while saying it now, when he is finished speaking about this to pass the FUTURE Act to help stu- folks, but it is the sad reality of where and explain what we can do together. we are today. dents in historically Black colleges and Unfortunately, the bill he proposes is What message does it send to our universities, minority-serving institu- a shortcut the House took, which has men and women in uniform when every tions, and we need to do that now. no way to pass the Senate. It is based single Senator of the Democratic Party I am here to advocate on behalf of upon a budget gimmick and uses a votes against providing the funding our Maryland’s four HBCUs that face a method of funding that many Senators troops need for training, for new de- funding cliff due to congressional inac- object to. It creates a new funding cliff fense programs critical to our national tion. Without the immediate passage of within 23 months, and it is unnecessary defense strategy, for the largest mili- the FUTURE Act, Bowie State Univer- because the Secretary of Education has tary pay raise in 10 years—which our sity, Coppin State University, Morgan written all of the heads of historically troops more than deserve after nearly State University, and the University of Black colleges and universities to say two decades of fighting for their coun- Maryland Eastern Shore face a collec- that there are sufficient funds until try. tive $4.2 million funding shortfall now When I was deployed to Kuwait and that the Higher Education Act’s au- next September so there is no funding Iraq in the early days of the war on ter- thorization for mandatory funding for problem. ror, the most important thing was not these institutions lapsed October 1 of This gives me an opportunity—which only to ensure my soldiers and I had this year. I will do in a just a moment—to sug- the right training and equipment to This clean, bipartisan, and paid-for 2- gest the right way to do it. The right carry out our missions but knowing, year authorization gives breathing way to do it is to do permanent funding without a doubt, that the American room to continue to negotiate the full of historically Black colleges and uni- people and the policymakers of govern- reauthorization of the Higher Edu- versities in a package of bills I have in- ment who sent us to war stood behind cation Act without holding these his- troduced. That package includes other us and supported us every step of the torically underfunded institutions hos- legislation—which I will discuss when way. It was placing faith in our coun- tage. my time comes—which include simpli- try’s leadership to make the sound de- Our HBCUs and MSIs know they can fying the FAFSA. cisions to effectively employ military count on this mandatory funding each It is a bill Senator JONES and I have force and to have the will, the resolve, year to strengthen their course offer- introduced which will help 20 million and the tenacity to make tough deci- ings and in-demand STEM programs, families, including almost every stu- sions without regard to politics. make infrastructure improvements, dent at a historically Black college or The decision of the Democrats last and provide academic counseling and minority-serving institution. The bill week to not even open debate on what student support services to first-gen- package also includes grants for pris- our troops need to fight and win is so eration and historically underrep- oners and short-term Pell grants, and sorely disappointing. What will it take resented students. it simplifies the student aid letters. in order to get our servicemembers at Throwing the budgets of these insti- This package is ready. It includes home and abroad the resources they tutions into chaos directly harms their short-term Pell grants, as I mentioned. need? Will we really deprive our troops ability to serve their students and This package has been put together by of critical training opportunities to communities. Institutions would have a number of Democratic and Repub- hone their readiness in the most dan- to make decisions about potentially re- lican Senators. It is ready to pass the gerous strategic environment since the ducing levels of academic services, de- Senate and ready for the President to end of the Cold War? laying needed infrastructure invest- sign it. It permanently funds Black col- Will we actively aid our enemies by ments, and make longstanding staffing leges and universities instead of this failing to fund those things which we decisions. These decisions are being shortcut. have identified as critical to maintain- made all across the country at schools In a moment, I will talk more about ing an edge against our adversaries? It of each of our States. Collectively, the that, but in the meantime, I object. is absolutely unacceptable that Demo- MSIs risk losing out on $255 million in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- crats would even entertain these possi- mandatory funding. This is an unneces- tion is heard. bilities. sary obstacle our HBCUs and MSIs do The Senator from Maryland.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05NO6.006 S05NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S6370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 5, 2019 Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I greatly This is legislation we all agree on—or Education, Labor, and Pensions be dis- respect the chairman of the com- at least that many agree on—on short- charged from further consideration of mittee. I know of his sincerity in deal- term Pell grants. Then we have Sen- S. 2557—that is my bill—and that the ing with higher education and edu- ators GRASSLEY, SMITH, CASSIDY, Senate proceed to its immediate con- cation in our country, but the issue is ERNST, HASSAN, JONES, KLOBUCHAR, sideration. I ask unanimous consent pretty simple. Without the continu- MANCHIN, and RUBIO, who would like to that the bill providing permanent fund- ation of mandatory funding as provided simplify the Federal aid letters so you ing for historically Black colleges and by current law, historically Black col- don’t get a letter in the mail, if you are universities and other matters be con- leges and universities and minority- living in Maryland or Tennessee, and sidered read a third time and passed serving institutions cannot rely upon think you have a grant you don’t have and that the motion to reconsider be the funding source the chairman is to pay back, when in fact it is a loan considered made and laid upon the talking about. There are going to be you do have to pay back. table. tough decisions that have to be made We also agree on increasing the max- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there on infrastructure improvements, tough imum Pell grant. We also agree on how objection? decisions on staffing, and there is no to pay for it. We also agree on perma- The Senator from Maryland. need for it. nent funding for the historically Black Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, in re- We all agree that mandatory funding colleges and institutions in a way that serving the right to object and for the should continue. I am all for perma- the Budget Committee can easily ap- reasons I have already stated, there nent extension. This UC will give us prove, and it can pass the Senate. will be ample time to bring up the per- the 2-year window to make sure we If we can agree on all that and it all manent reauthorization of the funding pass the Higher Education Act reau- helps students at historically Black for historically Black colleges and uni- thorization to fund that. colleges and minority-serving institu- versities and minority institutions. The issues the chairman is going to tions, then why don’t we pass it? Why That is why the unanimous consent for talk about are all matters that are don’t we do that? Why do we come up which I asked was for 2 years. under discussion and debate that have with a short-term, gimmick-supported, My party doesn’t control the activi- to be worked out between the members House-passed bill that sets up a new ties on the floor of the Senate. This re- of his committee, the floor, and rec- cliff? Why don’t we take a permanent authorization bill is going to take onciliation between the House and the funding, with a Budget Committee-ap- some time on the floor. We are going to Senate. In the meantime, historically proved way of paying for it, and do have to deal with amendments, and we Black colleges and universities and mi- some other things that we have been are going to have to reconcile the dif- nority-serving institutions will suffer. working on for 5 years in a bipartisan ferences between the House and the I fully support what the chairman is way? This is not an Alexander pro- Senate. There is no other category of trying to do getting matters accom- posal. This is a package of proposals by expenditures that is mandatory of this plished, but if I understand the unani- 29 Senators—17 Democrats and 12 Re- nature to underserved and historically mous consent he will be asking for, it publicans. It is ready to pass the Sen- discriminated institutions that is being doesn’t deal with all the issues that ate; it is ready to be worked on with held hostage as we debate a broader need to be dealt with. We have to fully the House of Representatives; and it is bill. I think this is a truly unique cir- address the challenges students face ready to be signed by the President of cumstance and should not be held hos- with college access, affordability, ac- the United States. tage. countability, and campus safety. The Let me add to this. The Secretary of We need to have a way of debating chairman’s bill does not meet that test Education, and people seem to ignore the issues to make sure that in a reau- and limits what we could do in the fu- this, has written all the presidents of thorization that occurs only every so ture to meaningfully address the cost the historically Black colleges and said often within the Higher Education Act of attending and succeeding in col- there is enough money in the bank to that we deal with the current gaps we leges. The bill continues to let the re- pay for all their funding until next have for diversity—for students with alities of getting a college degree—the September. So we have nearly a year to disabilities, for students of color, for challenges of childcare, housing, food, do this the right way instead of the students from low-income families, and textbooks—go unaddressed for our wrong way. We are not on vacation. I for those who are the first in their fam- country’s growing diversity of stu- know everybody is talking about im- ilies to attend college. dents, including student veterans, stu- peachment, but we have lots of stu- For those reasons, I object to the re- dents with disabilities, students of dents around this country who would quest. color, and students of low-income fami- like to have a simpler way to go to col- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- lies or those who are the first in their lege. We have lots of historically Black tion is heard. families to attend college. institutions and minority-serving in- The Senator from Tennessee. I agree with the chairman. Let’s stitutions that would like to have a Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, we bring the Higher Education Act for- permanent method of funding. We have have been working for 5 years, for ex- ward and debate it but don’t hold these lots of employers and potential em- ample, on simplifying the Federal aid institutions that have historically been ployees who want a short-term Pell form that students fill out to go to col- discriminated against hostage to a pro- grant. lege—5 years. We have bipartisan sup- gram we all agree needs to be contin- Simplifying FAFSA would actually port for it in the Senate and in the ued. add, according to the Congressional House. We have families who, in my The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Budget Office, 250,000 Pell grants, and State, will be discouraged from going ator from Tennessee. it would increase the number of Ameri- to college because of this complex Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, cans who are eligible for the maximum form. why would we hold hostage bipartisan Pell grant. All that is ready to go. All Why don’t we pass it? It is important legislation that would simplify the that is ready to go so why don’t we do to fund historically Black colleges; FAFSA from 108 questions to 18 to 30— that instead? that is true. They have funding for an- the Federal aid that 20 million families I thank the Senator from Maryland other year. So why don’t we add to fill out every year in this country—un- for giving me an opportunity and a rea- that the simplifying of the FAFSA necessarily? Why are we holding that son to bring up my package of bills form, which, I would imagine, 95 per- hostage? Why are we holding hostage with permanent funding of the histori- cent of the students in historically the legislation introduced by Senator cally Black colleges and universities Black colleges have to fill out every PORTMAN and Senator KAINE and co- paid for, not by a gimmick, but by a year? In addition to that, they have sponsored by CARDIN, GILLIBRAND, HAS- Budget Committee-approved method this verification process that they go SAN, KLOBUCHAR, STABENOW, BALDWIN, that President Trump and President through during which somebody BROWN—these are all Democrats—here Obama both had in their budgets. catches them telling the IRS one thing is a Republican, CAPITO, COONS, ERNST, UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2557 and the Department of Education an- JONES, MORAN, SHAHEEN, SINEMA, Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- other so that they jerk their aid. They SMITH, WICKER, and BRAUN. sent that the Committee on Health, think that is important.

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Republicans criticized House Demo- percentage of students who fill out the Major General Burton and his wife, crats for conducting classified hear- FAFSA, which is the Federal aid form Charn, have always cared for and sup- ings, even though the material dis- for grants and loans. He says the single ported Guard members and their fami- cussed concerns our national security biggest impediment toward there being lies, particularly in the tragic times of and Republicans readily participated in free tuition for 2 years of college in our loss. Their devotion to the servicemen those hearings. Then once the House State is the complex FAFSA. and servicewomen of Utah cannot be voted on the plan for open hearings, I don’t think it is unreasonable to overstated. predictably, the same Republicans kept say, while we help students at histori- Major General Burton’s life of service criticizing the process, coming up with cally Black colleges, that we help those extends beyond his time as adjutant a new argument: The idea that there same students by simplifying their general. He was an assistant professor was no ‘‘quid pro quo,’’ which the FAFSAs. Why don’t we give them the at both Brigham Young University and President himself stated, although he short-term Pell grant that Senator Utah Valley University, where he was contradicted by Mr. Mulvaney, and KAINE and Senator PORTMAN and a taught military science. that seemed to be the linchpin of their dozen other Senators, including the He was awarded the Bronze Star for defense of the President in the last few Senator from Maryland, have intro- his exceptionally meritorious service days and weeks. duced? Why don’t we increase the size as the commander of the 1457th Engi- But now, all of the sudden, knowing of the Pell grant in a way that we neer Combat Battalion during Oper- maybe what is coming out, all of the agree in a bipartisan way? ation Iraqi Freedom, during which his sudden, our Republican colleagues are In other words, we don’t have to dis- unit played a significant role in the saying: Yes, there was a quid pro quo, cuss something until we find some- initial ground war. Under his leader- but it doesn’t matter. It is not im- thing we can’t agree on. Why don’t we ship, his unit also helped to rebuild the peachable. Some of them even think it take the things we do agree on, which country after its having been dev- is not even wrong, which is absolutely are considered in the package that the astated by conflict. absurd. Senator just objected to, and pass Our great State of Utah owes Major So instead of the shifting sands of de- them? General Burton a debt of gratitude for fenses of the President on a near daily There are 29 Senators—more Demo- his decades of service. We wish the hon- basis, my Republican friends should let crats than Republicans—who have orable general all the best in his next all the facts come out and make their formed these bills. If we can add to chapter. judgments based on the facts. Instead that other pieces of legislation, let’s do Thank you, Major General Burton, of changing their argument every third it. Yet let’s take the permanent fund- for your service to our State and to our ing for historically Black colleges—the day when faced with new facts, they Nation. simplification of the FAFSA, the should remain dispassionate and say I suggest the absence of a quorum. we are going to look at the facts, in- short-term Pell grants, and the Pell The PRESIDING OFFICER. The grants for prisoners—and pass that. stead of just jumping to find a new de- clerk will call the roll. fense of the President no matter what As I said, we are not on vacation. We The legislative clerk proceeded to should be able to do this in the next the facts. call the roll. If you are defending the President be- few weeks or in the next few months. I Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask mean, how long does it take just to cause there is no quid pro quo and unanimous consent that the order for there is quid pro quo, maybe you pass something we already agree on? It the quorum call be rescinded. shouldn’t take us very long. should be saying: Maybe something is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without going on here. But, no, a new argument I am disappointed that the Senator objection, it is so ordered. has objected. I hope to keep coming to pops up. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER the floor and asking for the Senate to The investigation is not yet com- approve it. More importantly, I hope to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The plete. Jumping to conclusions before keep working with the distinguished Democratic leader is recognized. all the facts come out is misguided. It Senator from Washington State on our IMPEACHMENT is unbefitting of a Senator’s role as Committee on Health, Education, Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, last judge and juror of a potential impeach- Labor, and Pensions. We have often week, the House of Representatives ment case. been able to work these matters out voted in favor of a set of procedures to Now, last night, the President held a even when they are contentious and of- govern its impeachment inquiry, lay- political rally in Kentucky with sev- fered to the Senate a bipartisan pack- ing out a formal process to examine eral Republican elected officials, in- age. I hope we can do that. the facts in a deliberate and fairminded cluding the junior Senator from Ken- I yield the floor. process. tucky who publicly and explicitly The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Our Republican colleagues keep urged the media to expose the identity ator from Utah. changing their arguments as to why of the Federal whistleblower. The TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JEFF BURTON they are opposed to what the House is President, of course, quickly praised Mr. ROMNEY. Mr. President, I wish doing. First, there needed to be a vote. the Senator’s idea. to congratulate MG Jeff Burton, a man There was a vote. Second, make it pub- I cannot stress just how wrong this of remarkable achievement and char- lic. Now it is public. Third, there is no is. We have Federal whistleblower laws acter, on a career dedicated to public quid pro quo. Now there is a quid pro designed to protect the identity and service. After 7 years of serving as the quo, they even admit. safety of patriotic Americans who adjutant general of the Utah National So now they are saying it is not im- come forward to stand up for the Con- Guard, Major General Burton leaves peachable. The shifting stands of the stitution. There are Members on the behind a distinguished legacy. Republicans’ argument in the House other side of the aisle, including senior The Utah National Guard provides and Senate, which seems to shift all Members and chairs of committees, military forces that are ready to assist the time, indicates they don’t seem to who spent their entire careers defend- both State and Federal authorities in have a real interest in following the ing whistleblowers and the laws that times of emergency and in times of facts to where they lead but rather just protect them and their families. war. It is comprised of 7,300 soldiers defending Trump, regardless of the So where are they now? I was pleased and airmen from the Utah Army Na- facts. That is a huge mistake for the to hear that my colleague, Senator tional Guard and the Utah Air National Republic and for the Senate and how THUNE, spoke out and said that whis- Guard. we should conduct ourselves. tleblowers must be protected. I believe

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He rolled back emission stand- public attempts by the President and a mer when the President insisted he ards and used fake science to under- Member of this body to expose the would offer policies to curb firearm report the effects of climate change. identity of a Federal whistleblower. deaths.’’ Instead of protecting the interests of You do not get to determine when our Maybe it is not surprising with this the people, President Trump has ca- whistleblower laws apply or do not or President—it isn’t unfortunately; he tered shamelessly to the interests of whether you like what the whistle- goes back on his word day after day— oil companies and corporate polluters. blower said or you do not. They are but it is profoundly disappointing. History will look harshly on President laws. This whistleblower, whose com- Democrats, despite our skepticism, Trump’s failure to lead the United plaint was deemed ‘‘credible’’ and an tried to work in good faith with our States through our planet’s climate ‘‘urgent matter’’ by a Trump ap- Republican colleagues to respond to crisis, and they will equally look on pointee, is protected by these statutes. the tragedies in El Paso and Dayton. the Republican Senators who have just Every single Member of this body Many of my colleagues, Senator MUR- stood mute as he has done this. should stand up and say that it is PHY and Senator MANCHIN and others, Mr. President, I suggest the absence wrong to disclose his or her identity. worked with Republican Senators and of a quorum. Our rhetoric can sometimes be over- ferried back and forth to the White The PRESIDING OFFICER. The heated, but I am appalled by these de- House to find a proposal that could be- clerk will call the roll. velopments. There is no other word for come law that would save American The legislative clerk proceeded to it. We are in a moment of history when lives. We gave the White House every call the roll. the Republicans, over only a few chance to get to ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask weeks, have shifted from saying that But despite those efforts, Leader unanimous consent that the quorum no laws were broken to saying that MCCONNELL has not moved even one call be rescinded. laws were broken, but it is not im- gun safety bill to the floor, and Presi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without peachable, to outright advocating that dent Trump is opposing votes on any— objection, it is so ordered. laws be broken. any—potential compromise, just like TURKEY AND SYRIA Where is the internal gyroscope, the on infrastructure, just like on immi- clock of decency and honor on the gration reform, just like on a myriad of Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I other side? They are twisting them- other issues, President Trump would come to the floor today to talk about selves in contradictory pretzels to de- rather do nothing to help the American the U.S. relationship with Turkey and fend this President who is going to people because it would upset political certain actions that the U.S. must con- bounds that we have rarely seen in this allies like the NRA. sider in order to protect our national body with any party with any Presi- He will make bold and sometimes security interests and those of our true dent. surprising promises in the heat of the allies in the region. I don’t understand what sort of effect moment. When there was a huge pres- Today, more than ever, we need President Trump has on people of in- sure to do something about background strong allies and partners in Europe. tegrity and some degree of strength, checks because of the shootings across As the Trump administration does who just fold whenever he says some- the country, he said he would, but then nearly everything in its power to erode thing, twist their arguments, change this man who tries to portray himself our alliances and denigrate our closest their arguments, do 180-degree hairpins as a tough guy backs off when lobby- friends, we find increasingly about their arguments, all because ists say he can’t do it. That doesn’t emboldened regimes in Russia and they are afraid of telling the truth to show strength. It shows weakness and China. The U.S. cannot stand up to power, the truth to this President who shows a lack of candor and honesty to them alone. Throughout the Cold War, never likes to hear it. the American people. It shows he is our diplomats worked assiduously to GUN LEGISLATION using the American people for his own build strong bonds with allies, knowing Mr. President, on guns, on August 5, political purposes, which he does over that having close partners was better days after mass shootings in El Paso and over again. than having enemies on the world and Dayton, President Trump declared Only time will tell how many lives it stage. that ‘‘we cannot let those killed in El will take before President Trump and Our strongest allies should be those Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, die in the congressional Republicans come to in NATO, those that have made a trea- vain.’’ He said, ‘‘Republicans and their senses and work with us to fi- ty commitment to mutual defense, Democrats must come together and get nally do something about the epidemic those who share our values, those who strong background checks.’’ of gun violence in America. work in concert with us to face the Those were the words of President CLIMATE CHANGE threat from countries like Russia and Trump. A few weeks later, Leader Now, climate—yesterday, the Trump Iran with common cause. Unfortu- MCCONNELL promised that a debate on administration formally sent a notice nately, Turkey under Erdogan em- background checks would be ‘‘front and to the UN that the United States will bodies none of those things. Today, I center’’ in the Senate after the summer withdraw from the Paris Agreement in would like to lay out a fact pattern work period. These were Leader 2020. In the long list of dangerous pol- that so many of my colleagues have MCCONNELL’s words. He said, ‘‘What we icy decisions that President Trump has come to see in recent weeks, that Tur- can’t do is fail to pass something,’’ he advanced over the years, this ranks as key under Erdogan should not, Turkey said. one of the very, very worst. under Erdogan cannot be seen as an Well, it has been 3 months since Future generations will look back on ally. those statements. Leader MCCONNELL’s this decision as a dramatic step back- How many more times do we need to Senate has not only failed to pass ward in the fight to address climate see Turkey betray the values upon them, it has not even debated some of change. Future generations would note which NATO was established? How them. And then on Friday, the Wash- this date and how it hurt our planet, many more times do we need to see ington Post released a story that all our economy, and our national security President Erdogan visit Moscow, Sochi, but confirms the worst fear of families in the decades that followed. or any other Russian city to kiss torn apart by guns violence—the head- President Trump has been an enemy Putin’s ring? How many more journal- line of the Washington Post: ‘‘Trump of climate science in ways that no ists need to be locked up by Erdogan abandons proposing ideas to curb gun other President has been. Before be- before we stop calling Turkey a democ- violence, after saying he would, fol- coming President, he called climate racy? lowing mass shootings.’’ change a hoax, and unfortunately, his Enough is enough. Over my 27 years According to the Washington Post, Presidency has treated it like one. He in the House and the Senate, I have fol- the President has abandoned his brief has stuffed his administration to the lowed developments in the Eastern flirtation with supporting expanded brim with lobbyists for Big Oil and Big Mediterranean quite closely. Turkey’s

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It was clear to all in- key’s action over those days in 1974 inside of Turkey, where the democratic volved that the S–400 could not be were not the actions of a democratic process has significantly eroded and re- parked next to an F–35. After all, it is country. They were not the actions of a ligious freedom is under sustained pres- meant and it is intended to be able to reliable ally. They were not the actions sure. In particular, the Ecumenical Pa- shoot down an F–35—this from a NATO of a responsible actor on the world triarch Bartholomew of the Greek Or- ally. stage. thodox Church—and its community— But the administration has fallen But the events of 1974 would only faces dire consequences as the spiritual well short of its obligations under the presage Turkey’s aggressive posture in head of the world’s second largest law. Under the CAATSA law, which I the eastern Mediterranean in the years Christian church. His church properties helped write, the administration is re- to come. To this day, Turkey under have been confiscated, and President quired to sanction any entity that con- Erdogan continues to aggressively Erdogan restricts his religious free- ducts a significant transaction with bully international energy companies, dom. This is wrong, and his All Holi- the Russian military or intelligence including U.S. companies, and the Re- ness deserves our attention and our on- sectors. This provision of law is not public of Cyprus. Their sin? Conducting going support. For those who speak permissive. It is not optional. Under no completely legitimate exploration in about religious freedom in this Cham- credible definition would the purchase the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone. ber—and I admire the many who have— of an S–400 Russian system not be con- This is not territory under dispute or as well as on the Senate Foreign Rela- sidered significant. The administration an issue for debate. Turkey’s hostility tions Committee, this is also an issue is breaking the law by ignoring this towards these companies is the kind of of religious freedom. provision and kowtowing to Ankara. gunboat diplomacy that belongs to eras Of course, Erdogan’s repression of his According to U.S. law, Turkey must be past and has no place in today’s world. own citizens does not stop with re- sanctioned for the S–400 system, and it Examples abound where Turkey con- stricting religious freedom. Following should happen today. Otherwise, it will tinues to operate in bad faith when it its emergency decree after a failed send a global message that we are not comes to Cyprus. It could abide by UN coup attempt, Turkish authorities en- serious about sanctioning significant Security Council resolutions to trans- gaged in a draconian crackdown and transactions with the Russian mili- fer the fenced area of Varosha, roundup of citizens across the country. tary. Farmagusta to the administration of The U.N. reports that close to 160,000 Some have said that such an ap- the United Nations. people were arrested in an 18-month pe- proach is unwarranted and unwise lest These calls to return this area to its riod, including over 100 women who we push Erdogan into Putin’s arms. He original inhabitants, whom Turkey were pregnant or had just given birth, is already there. He clearly is already ejected during the 1974 invasion, have often on grounds of nothing more than there. gone unheeded. Instead, several Turk- that they were associated with their In a Senate Foreign Relations Com- ish Ministers have recently visited and husbands, many of whom were suspects mittee hearing in Syria, I held up this threatened to move forward with com- on trumped-up charges. poster, and I asked the Secretary of mercial development—a true affront to As we examine Turkey’s increasingly State: What is wrong with this picture? those forced from their land more than destructive role in the world, we must This picture of President Erdogan, 40 years ago, as well as to the U.N. Se- never turn a blind eye from those President Putin, and President curity Council resolution. Turkish citizens who want a more Rouhani of Iran says everything—says In the eastern Mediterranean, for democratic future for themselves and everything. They are two of our biggest years Turkey has also aggressively vio- their families. foreign policy challengers. And who is lated the airspace of neighboring In July, the Senate Foreign Rela- there with them? Erdogan. I argued Greece, also a NATO ally. These dan- tions Committee passed my Eastern that we were ceding American leader- gerous maneuvers have threatened the Mediterranean Security and Energy ship in Syria and the region to leaders lives and safety of Greek pilots, as well Partnership Act with a strong bipar- and countries whose policies were in- as civilians living on the islands below. tisan vote. We are working for full pas- trinsically at odds with our own. Un- Greece wants a good neighbor in Tur- sage in the Senate, and I understand fortunately, today we are seeing the key and has sought to find common the House Foreign Affairs Committee terrible consequences of this abdica- ground upon a constructive relation- will mark up the legislation soon. tion of leadership. ship. But with these airspace viola- I traveled to Greece and Cypress in Erdogan’s warm relationship with tions, Turkey has shown its true col- the spring and told leaders in both Putin should ring alarm bells across ors, and the international community places that this was not—not—an anti- the NATO alliance, raising concerns must come to terms with this. Turkey bill and that we all wanted about NATO’s exposure at Incirlik and We have seen Turkey’s belligerence Turkey to be a constructive and demo- intelligence vulnerabilities with re- abroad manifest itself even here in the cratic partner in the region. At the spect to the alliance’s presence in Tur- United States. Who can forget when time, this vision seemed a long ways key. It raises concerns about how President Erdogan’s bodyguards at- off, but now, given Erdogan’s recent Erdogan and Putin may be working to- tacked U.S. citizens in a Washington choices, it has become virtually impos- gether to counter U.S. interests across park peacefully demonstrating, as is sible. Let’s review events since my the Middle East, in the Balkans, and their constitutional right? And as mo- visit to the region in the spring of this around the world. NATO is an alliance mentum builds following the passage of year. of shared values. None of those values the Armenian genocide resolution in First, Erdogan took delivery of the are respected—none of them—by the the House of Representatives, Turkey S–400 air defense system from Russia. current occupant of the Kremlin or in and its lobbyists are working overtime Let me repeat. Turkey, a supposed Ankara. to block it in the Senate because they NATO ally, purchased an air defense Second, provided with a green light know that if this resolution, which system from NATO’s main adversary— from the Trump administration, Presi- both I, Senator CRUZ, and bipartisan the reason that NATO largely came to dent Erdogan’s invasion of Syria to at- Members on both sides have sponsored, be. This choice endangered the security tack our Kurdish partners is an uncon- were to come to the floor for a vote, it of the United States and other NATO scionable act of brutality that has would pass resoundingly and send a partners. The United States made a caused death and untold suffering clarion message that recognizes the good offer of the Patriot missile sys- among our Kurdish friends and part- truth. The Armenian genocide hap- tem—an offer that would have main- ners. Tens of thousands have fled the pened, it was a monstrous act, and tained the security equilibrium in the area, creating an even greater problem

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As international pressure mounted read as follows: Turkey’s incursion poses a direct following Turkey’s invasion of north- CLOTURE MOTION threat to U.S. national security inter- ern Syria, Erdogan threatened to un- ests in the region, not the least of leash thousands of refugees onto the We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- European Union’s shores, a wave like ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the which is by facilitating Russian foreign Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby policy ambitions in the region and we saw in 2015. These aren’t the state- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- opening the door for ISIS to reconsti- ments of a rational, responsible actor. nation of David Austin Tapp, of Kentucky, tute. Yet where is U.S. policy? The Trump to be a Judge of the United States Court of At its inception, Turkey did not take administration was its normal erratic Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years. the threat of ISIS seriously enough, self in recent weeks as it flailed from Tim Scott, Roger F. Wicker, John and in the early days, ISIS’s ability to sanctions on Turkey to claiming vic- Thune, Mike Rounds, John Cornyn, easily traverse the Turkish-Syrian bor- tory. The Kurds are the ones who Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mike Braun, Rich- der bolstered its ability to grow in emerged as the clear loser. Erdogan ard Burr, Thom Tillis, John Boozman, John Hoeven, David Perdue, Kevin strength and numbers. Turkey did was eager to sign on to the Pence- Cramer, John Barrasso, Michael B. nothing—nothing—to stop them, did Pompeo plan because it gave him all he Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Mitch McCon- nothing to stop foreign fighters going wanted—full control of the Kurdish nell. into Syria. While Turkey has legiti- areas of Syria and carte blanche to The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- mate security concerns from the PKK, wipe out swaths of the community. imous consent, the mandatory quorum its singular focus on extending this In addition to claiming victory, call has been waived. feat to the whole Kurdish population President Trump now wants to invite risks its ability to effectively confront Erdogan to Washington with open The question is, Is it the sense of the other terrorist organizations, including arms. Stunning. The photo of Trump Senate that debate on the nomination ISIS and al-Qaida. and Erdogan in the Oval Office will not of David Austin Tapp, of Kentucky, to There must be a full accounting by only be the nail in the coffin for any be a Judge of the United States Court Turkey of these atrocities. That is why Kurdish aspirations to live in peace of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen I am today introducing an expedited and security, it will also be the death years, shall be brought to a close? resolution of request for the Secretary knell for any credibility the United The yeas and nays are mandatory of State to inform the Senate in 30 States hopes to maintain with any under the rule. days of the extent of Turkey’s human combat partners in the future. The clerk will call the roll. rights abuses in Syria. This resolution President Trump, I urge you to can- The senior assistant legislative clerk invokes statutory authority under the cel this invitation and side with the bi- called the roll. Foreign Assistance Act to require the partisan consensus in the Senate and Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Secretary of State to assess and report the House that Turkey, under Erdogan, are necessarily absent: the Senator to Congress on Turkey’s human rights is no friend to the United States. Do from North Carolina (Mr. BURR), the abuses in Syria. This resolution calls not ruin our reputation further by Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON), for the administration to provide all fawning over yet another authoritarian the Senator from Idaho (Mr. RISCH), available information concerning al- leader. You want to repair the damage and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. leged violations of internationally rec- that has been done? Show our commit- SASSE). ognized human rights by Turkey, its ment to our allies by inviting the Syr- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the armed forces, and associated groups in ian Kurdish leadership to the Oval Of- Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), Syria. It calls for a description of the fice for a meeting on how we prevent a the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. KLO- steps the United States has taken to resurgence of ISIS. That is how you BUCHAR), the Senator from Vermont promote Turkey’s respect of human protect our interests. That is how you (Mr. SANDERS), and the Senator from rights in its Syria operations. The res- protect our national security. Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) are nec- olution also calls for a determination It is time to challenge Erdogan to essarily absent. of whether Turkey’s actions have re- live up to NATO’s values and to respect The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there sulted in the release of ISIS or other the international order. It is time to any other Senators in the Chamber de- extremists inside of Syria. stop enabling Turkey to be a bad actor. siring to vote? I am also working closely with the It is time for the Senate to act. The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 83, I yield the floor. chairman of the Foreign Relations nays 9, as follows: Committee, Senator RISCH, on the Pro- I suggest the absence of a quorum. moting American National Security The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. [Rollcall Vote No. 343 Ex.] and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS CRUZ). The clerk will call the roll. YEAS—83 The bill clerk proceeded to call the Act of 2019, which would impose tar- Alexander Ernst Perdue geted sanctions on Turkey for its ac- roll. Baldwin Feinstein Peters Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, I ask Barrasso Fischer Portman tions in Syria. A similar bipartisan unanimous consent that the order for Bennet Gardner Reed measure passed the House last week, Blackburn Graham Roberts the quorum call be rescinded. Blumenthal Grassley and I urge the Senate to deliberate on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Romney the measure. Based on changing cir- Blunt Hassan Rosen objection, it is so ordered. Boozman Hawley Rounds cumstances on the ground, we are up- Braun Heinrich f Rubio dating the language to condition sanc- Brown Hoeven Scott (FL) Cantwell Hyde-Smith tions based on Turkey’s actions. I hope RECESS Scott (SC) Capito Inhofe Shaheen it will be marked up in the coming The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Cardin Johnson Shelby days. Carper Jones the previous order, the Senate stands Sinema Casey Kaine For years, the world held out hope in recess until 2:15 p.m. Smith that Turkey could be the bridge be- Cassidy Kennedy Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:43 p.m., Collins King Sullivan tween east and west—a democratic, recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- Coons Lankford Tester secular country that could be a democ- bled when called to order by the Pre- Cornyn Leahy Thune Cortez Masto Lee Tillis racy in Europe and a responsible actor APITO siding Officer (Mrs. C ). Cotton Manchin Toomey on the world stage. I, for one, was al- f Cramer McConnell Udall ways skeptical but certainly supported Crapo McSally Van Hollen the sentiment. Today we are the fur- EXECUTIVE SESSION—Continued Cruz Moran Warner Daines Murkowski Whitehouse thest from that dream we have ever CLOTURE MOTION Duckworth Murphy Wicker been. The most imprisoned journalists The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Durbin Murray Wyden in the world—in the world—are not in to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Enzi Paul Young

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After Finally, the Center for Medicare & vote, the yeas are 83, the nays are 9. launching, if a drug manufacturer Medicaid Innovation, within the CMS, The motion is agreed to. chooses to raise the price above the is required by statute to enforce finan- The Senator from Iowa. rate of inflation, it has to return the cial controls on total Medicare spend- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS difference for the drugs paid by Medi- ing. The Center can only test different Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I care. This policy limits government ways to pay for services in Medicare have a couple of issues on which I want subsidies in order to provide predict- and Medicaid if they are expected to to speak. Trade and section No. 232 ability for the Medicare Program. At lower costs while they maintain qual- would be my second issue. The first one the same time, it provides protection ity. So this idea of using taxpayer dol- about which I want to speak is com- for the American taxpayer. That is lars responsibly and in a targeted man- monsense entitlement reform. simply all it does. Any subsidies that ner exists in many facets of the Amer- In the past year, we have seen a flur- the pharmaceutical companies would ican healthcare system. ry of drug-pricing proposals. I am en- have received from an exorbitant raise My point is, while some call the in- couraged by the efforts of my col- in price is then returned to Americans flationary rebate in Part D a price con- leagues here in the Senate, especially rather than to line pharma’s pockets. trol, I urge all of the Members to con- by Ranking Member WYDEN, by my col- The inflation rebate incentivizes com- sider how Congress is using measures leagues in the House of Representa- panies to stabilize their pricing, and to contain costs currently. Isn’t it the tives who agree with this effort to re- the taxpayers’ money is used more pru- fiscally responsible thing to do when duce drug prices, and by the President dently and more efficiently. Federal taxpayer dollars are being of the United States, who has already You have all heard of CATO, the re- spent by those of us in Congress? been involved for a year and a half in search organization and policy organi- Shouldn’t we do what we can to con- lowering drug prices. All have made zation. CATO is one of the Nation’s tain costs? After all, it is not what hos- lowering prescription drug costs one of leading libertarian and free market or- pitals, doctors, and pharmaceutical the core principles of our efforts and ganizations. It has praised the bill for companies may charge; it is about particularly a core principle for this its significant cost savings for the tax- what the American taxpayer will pay administration. payers. Does anyone really think a lib- for services. That doesn’t fall into the I have paid attention to each of the ertarian organization would endorse category of price controls. At the pieces of legislation that have been price controls? In its analysis of the markup for my prescription drug bill, proposed and have looked at their pros bill, CATO wrote that this bill ‘‘would even the Director of the independent and cons closely. However, so far, there not impose price controls’’ and ‘‘would Congressional Budget Office agreed is only one bipartisan proposal that reduce wasteful Medicare spending.’’ with me. cuts prescription drug prices, that pro- CATO also acknowledged that these I could continue to give examples of tects innovation, that lowers what sen- ‘‘commonsense tweaks to a bloated en- budgetary tools in the toolbox that ior citizens will pay at the pharmacy titlement program are encountering Congress uses in an attempt to be fis- counter, and that brings along with it strong opposition . . . mostly from cally responsible with regard to Medi- entitlement reform. The Prescription those who would not make quite as care and Medicaid. I could also con- Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 is much money off the taxpayers.’’ tinue to provide examples of out- the bill I am talking about. It respon- We all know that Medicare’s finances rageous drug costs. Yet the bottom line sibly reduces Medicare Part D costs. are worsening. The program is pro- is that the Prescription Drug Pricing As with any widely encompassing jected to become insolvent within the Reduction Act of 2019 is a win for piece of legislation, there has been next 6 years if we continue down this Americans across the board. some spirited debate surrounding the very same path. In getting back to my Seniors will pay less out of pocket; different provisions of our bill. So I am bipartisan bill, the Grassley-Wyden bill taxpayers will know their money is here today, hoping to clear up some of will ensure that the Federal Govern- being used appropriately; and drug the confusion surrounding a phrase ment uses Medicare’s budget to pay for manufacturers will continue to be able that I have heard thrown around in lifesaving treatments in a fiscally re- to innovate. this debate—‘‘price setting.’’ Oppo- sponsible manner. That is why Ranking Member WYDEN nents of the legislation criticize the This goal is not without precedent. and I strove to achieve these things in bill for price setting. The scare tactic For those who say we are acting in an the very beginning. I urge my col- associated with this claim is centered unprecedented way and are setting leagues to keep these considerations in on one particular policy in our bill— prices, I say it isn’t setting prices. mind, and hopefully my colleagues will that of matching the growth of govern- They forget that throughout the Amer- support this legislation as a way of an- ment subsidies that drug manufactur- ican healthcare system, the govern- swering the concerns that constituents ers receive to the rate of consumer in- ment has, at one time or another, set express in almost every State. At least flation. up different ways to constrain high and in the 99 county meetings that I hold When I set out at the beginning of rising costs. in Iowa every year, doing something this year to create a piece of bipartisan For example, States have not been about the pricing of prescription drugs legislation that had real and meaning- allowed to pay Medicaid providers at a comes up. It has to be that way all over ful change, I knew the focus had to be rate that has been higher than Medi- the country. on individual Americans. That is why care’s. Another example is in the Medi- TRADE we kept out-of-pocket costs at a level care Program. Medicare Part A has Now I want to turn to trade legisla- at which seniors could see relief. That paid for the operating costs associated tion, and I will not be as long on this is why we banned spread pricing, which with acute inpatient care and has used point as I was on prescription drugs. games the healthcare system to the the inpatient prospective payment sys- When I resumed chairmanship of the detriment of the beneficiaries and the tem, or what is referred to as IPPS. Senate Finance Committee in January, taxpayers. That is why we created a Congress enacted the inpatient pro- I laid out my top priorities for the new way of paying for lifesaving but spective payment system to constrain committee’s work. very costly Medicare drugs. That is the growth of Medicare’s inpatient hos- For international trade, my agenda why we kept the growth of government pital payments by providing incentives included reviewing section 232 of the subsidies in Medicare Part D to the for those facilities to provide care Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which al- rate of inflation. more efficiently. lows the President, without any input

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These two basic principles of and everyone listening, I don’t view 232 with the internet. our system of government are sorely reforms as weakening the power of the That is one example, but another one lacking in section 232 as it stands Chief Executive. I view them as en- you run into all the time is the com- today. hancing the effectiveness of the Chief ments of people in smalltown America Two of my colleagues on the Finance Executive in our country. As the Su- about access to healthcare. You see, Committee, Senators TOOMEY and preme Court told President Truman, across our State we have millions of PORTMAN, each filed reform bills that the Office of President and the Presi- people who live in smaller towns, rural are well thought out, and both happen dent himself are strongest when Con- towns, who don’t have the same qual- to be bipartisan. A full quarter of the gress is behind him. ity healthcare nearby, whether it is a Senate has cosponsored one or more of We need reforms to section 232 that hospital or a doctor or even a dentist. their bills, including 10 Democrats, 14 will make clearer where Congress Across Illinois, 5 million people live in Republicans, and 1 Independent. stands on national security and trade. areas with shortages, and 2 million live Many other Senators have told me Such reforms would also make clearer in areas without a dentist. Almost all that they, too, want to see section 232 to our trading partners that when sec- of them live in an area without access reforms reported out of the Finance tion 232 is used, Congress stands with to mental health providers—coun- Committee. the President. selors, psychologists. With a strong bipartisan mandate Now, with these points cleared up, I The consequences speak for them- like that, I have been optimistic that hope that Ranking Member WYDEN, selves. Only 1 in 10 people with sub- Ranking Member WYDEN and I can rec- members of the Finance Committee, stance abuse disorders get the care oncile the Toomey and Portman bills and our House colleagues will be ready that they need in these areas, and 43 and hold a markup. More than once I to reform section 232. percent of rural Americans do not have have spoken publicly about my inten- We have a strong, bipartisan man- access to dentists—43 percent. tions to do just that. date to get to work, and this is likely Well, there is a Federal program that However, every time we get close to just the beginning of a great deal of has been addressing it for a long time, marking up a section 232 bill, Senator work that needs to be done to review and, coincidentally, the Presiding Offi- WYDEN hears from stakeholders who our trade laws. cer from Tennessee is the cosponsor of are profiting from tariff production. Senator WYDEN and I have reported legislation I am going to address at Meanwhile, I get calls from colleagues bipartisan bills out of the committee this moment. who say something like this, and I am successfully in the past, and hopefully Today there is a Federal program in paraphrasing: Mr. Chairman, the Presi- we can do it again for section 232. place called National Health Service dent won’t like us taking away his tar- I yield the floor. Corps. It provides loan forgiveness to iff law, and we don’t want to make the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. entice doctors and other healthcare President upset. BLACKBURN). The Senator from Illinois. professionals to serve in places with Well, we hear that a lot, whether we Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask healthcare needs. In total, 10,000 doc- have a Republican or Democratic unanimous consent to speak as in tors, dentists, behavioral health spe- President, on a whole lot of other morning business. cialists, and nurses use the National issues. But we don’t have to listen to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Health Service Corps and treat 11 mil- the President of the United States. We objection, it is so ordered. lion Americans each year in hospitals are Members of an independent branch HEALTHCARE and community clinics. of government, able to do our own Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I We entice them to come to these un- thing—work with the President when come to the floor today to discuss an derserved areas by paying off their we can and not worry about the Presi- issue that is important in my State loans. As you probably know, doctors dent when we can’t. and I think in every State. and dentists and nurses and others end Well, allow me to set the record Illinois, which I represent and am up graduating with a lot of student straight on a few things that I have proud to represent, is a State with the loans. just set before you so far. great American city of Chicago but Illinois has more than 550 of these First, as I have said before, reforming with many other towns and cities of a National Health Service Corps clini- section 232 is not about President variety of different sizes. cians, but fewer than 75 of them serve Trump. Reforming section 232 means I actually was born in downstate Illi- in rural areas. As we face an opioid epi- acknowledging that the 87th Congress nois, 300 miles away from Chicago. Be- demic that touches every corner of handed President Jack Kennedy enor- tween the great city of Chicago and the America—no city too large, no town mous authority over trade in 1962 at rest of our State, there are many small too small, no suburb too wealthy to the height of the Cold War. President towns and rural areas. When you go have escaped it—we need that kind of Trump was merely following that 1962 into these areas and talk about the professional healthcare across the law. quality of life and living in a small board in urban areas as well as rural In the process, he alerted us to the town or rural America, there are a lot areas. That is why I have teamed up fact that Congress has been too neg- of challenges. with the Presiding Officer, Senator ligent in the past in protecting our Just a few weeks ago I was in Cal- BLACKBURN of Tennessee, on a bipar- constitutional responsibility of law- houn County, one of the smallest in tisan piece of legislation that we call making. Our Founding Fathers were our State. We had an assembly of kids the Rural America Health Corps Act. explicit in tasking Congress with re- in middle school and grade school, and Our bill will expand the current sponsibility over international trade, we announced that the local electric Corps program to provide new loan for- and it is time now to rebalance section cooperative, the Illinois Electric Coop- giveness funding for providers who will 232 in line with the Founding Fathers’ erative, was finally going to bring that serve in rural areas in Tennessee, in Il- clear intentions. level of access to the internet for which linois, and across the Nation. It pro- Secondly, I have been clear that I am Calhoun County—the people who live vides funding for 5 years rather than generally not a fan of tariffs, but I also there and those students—have been the usual 2 to ensure that doctors, den- want to make clear that I have agreed waiting for a decade or longer. It took tists, and nurses plant their roots in to Senator WYDEN’s request to intro- longer for it to reach there. rural America. duce a chairman and ranking member’s I am glad the electric cooperative led With the National Health Corps up mark that does not unwind section 232 the fight. Historically, the electric co- for reauthorization this year, Senator

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I tion: If you ask the American people supply of Humira—recognize the name? recently introduced a bill with Senator what is the issue that you are con- You should. It is the most heavily ad- ROBERTS of Kansas. Senator ROBERTS is cerned about from an economic view- vertised prescription drug on tele- chairman of the Senate Agriculture, point that you think the Congress can vision, Humira, made by AbbVie, a Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, do something about, 90 percent of company in Illinois—it is used for a and he agreed to include in the farm Democrats, 90 percent of Republicans, disease called psoriatic arthritis. Cana- bill something called the SIREN Act. 90 percent of Independents all come dians can buy a year’s supply for The SIREN Act provides funding to back with the same answer. Do you $20,000—not cheap. You know what support rural fire and EMS agencies know what it is? The cost of prescrip- Americans pay for exactly the same with training and recruiting staff and tion drugs. People understand that drug they buy from exactly the same purchasing equipment—everything these prescription drugs are so expen- company? Over $40,000, more than from naloxone to power stretchers. sive, they are beyond the reach of twice as much as the Canadians. I recently visited Nauvoo, IL. Stu- many people who desperately need Why? The Canadian Government dents of history may recognize the them. cares. They said to AbbVie and to name of this town, but Nauvoo, IL, is Now, there was a Senator from Wis- Pharma: We are not going to let you where a man by the name of Mr. Ken- consin years back named William overcharge Canadians. We are going to nedy came forward and told me about Proxmire. He used to issue monthly protect our Canadian families and our the need for new, modern equipment on recognitions of the most flagrant, ex- Canadian healthcare system. The their ambulances in this rural Hancock cessive examples of waste in the Fed- United States doesn’t. Often, Big County area. eral Government. He called it the Pharma charges as much as it can get Because of what he told me, I intro- ‘‘Golden Fleece.’’ Earlier this year, I away with by manipulating our patent duced the bill. It passed as part of the launched a series of awards to carry on and exclusivity rules to avoid competi- farm bill, and we are going to start Senator Proxmire’s work, with the tion. making money available in rural parts focus on the pharmaceutical industry, Drugs known as biologics, like of America for these emergency man- the people who make the drugs. Humira, Rituxan, and Remicade, are agement specialists to have the right This month, I had this sign produced. medicines made from living organisms. training and the right equipment to re- This month, the Pharma Fleece award They are known as biologics. They spond when needed. is going to the drug industry’s trade make up 2 percent of all the prescrip- These bipartisan bills are important group, PhRMA, and the Trump admin- tions sold, but they count for 37 per- for rural healthcare, but we also have istration, I am afraid, for a giveaway in cent of the cost of prescription drugs— to maintain the structure of our key the new NAFTA trade bill. What does a very expensive drugs. health programs. trade bill have to do with PhRMA or Those three biologics have all been Thankfully, Illinois has expanded the the price of prescription drugs? It turns on the market for more than 17 years, Medicaid Program through the Afford- out that PhRMA—boy, they are good— and yet they are still the top seven able Care Act, which has provided a managed to slip in a provision in this highest grossing drugs in America due funding lifeline to keep many of our trade bill that most Members of Con- to the fortress of monopoly protections rural hospitals from the brink of clo- gress are not even aware of. that Pharma has created. sure. It also expanded health insurance This new trade agreement, as you Now, listen closely. Under U.S. law, to 1 million people in Illinois. might expect, involving Canada, Mex- biologics like the ones I mentioned— Ten years ago, when we passed ico, and the United States, covers a Humira is one of them—are given a 12- ObamaCare, the Affordable Care Act, wide range of issues. My farmers are year exclusivity period once the FDA too many Americans did not have very excited about it. The men and approves their application. What does health insurance. women in labor unions are concerned that mean? No one can compete with If you have ever been in a moment in about it. But it falls far short when it them. They own the market. They set your life when you were the father of a comes to labor and environmental pro- the price. sick child who desperately needed med- tections. There is a lot of work that That means that a cheaper generic ical care and you had no health insur- needs to be done. competitor cannot be approved by the ance, you will never forget it as long as But the one provision that I want to Food and Drug Administration in the you live. I know. I have been there. It highlight today is tucked inside this United States for more than 10 years, made an impression on me as a young sprawling document. It is a provision while the brand-name company is free father that I have never forgotten. that guarantees monopoly protection to charge whatever it wants. Wonder So when this bill, the Affordable Care for pharmaceutical companies by why prices are high? There is no com- Act, passed and I saw so many Ameri- blocking competition, generic drug petition. cans finally getting health insurance, I competition. It means that these com- I believe the standard is too high and knew it was giving them peace of mind panies can continue to call for sky- have cosponsored legislation to reduce and access to affordable, quality, ac- high prescription drug costs. this period to no more than 7 years. cessible healthcare. This is just another example of an Canada’s exclusivity period is 8 years. This week marks the beginning of issue that the President said during his Mexico does not have one. the open enrollment period to sign up campaign was a high priority and we But now let’s go to the new NAFTA for healthcare under the Affordable all talk about on the floor of the Sen- trade agreement and look closely at Care Act, which ends on December 15. ate that is being sneaked into this new the fine print that PhRMA included in It is vital to make sure that everyone NAFTA trade bill. Let’s remember, the that. The administration wants to en- signs up at ‘‘healthcare.gov’’ if you are top four drug companies avoided pay- shrine our Pharma-friendly laws by not currently covered and you want to ing $7 billion in taxes last year—$7 bil- setting a 10-year exclusivity floor for know what is available to you. Most lion—and were able to buy back an- all three countries. It is a virtual guar- patients will find the premiums are other $30 billion in stock thanks to antee that PhRMA, when it comes to less than $100 a month, and if you are President Trump’s tax reform package. biologics, will be able to charge what- in certain income categories you will It was very kind to PhRMA, not that ever they wish for 10 years or more in get a lot of help in making the pre- they needed it. Canada, Mexico, and the United States. mium payment. Americans already pay, incidentally, Why is that in the trade agreement? But the No. 1 thing that I hear from the highest prices in the world for pre- If all of us agree that prescription drug constituents—and it has nothing to do scription drugs, four times what is paid prices are too high, why are we putting

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05NO6.024 S05NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S6378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 5, 2019 in the NAFTA trade agreement a year. In 2017, the festival broke attend- Carver testified regarding the value of sweetheart deal for PhRMA so that ance records with over 200,000 people peanuts before the Ways and Means they can charge higher prices, not just joining the fun. Committee of the U.S. House of Rep- in the United States, but in Canada Unfortunately, my schedule has pre- resentatives—an African-American sci- and Mexico? vented me from being down there this entist in front of the U.S. House in This new NAFTA has provisions that week, but I wish I had been there. I 1921. In 1938, again during the Jim Crow will encourage drug companies to ob- wish I could go for the end of this be- era in Alabama, Dr. Carver was the fea- tain excessive numbers of secondary cause it is a glorious time. tured speaker at the first peanut fes- patents that delay generic competition Last week, I introduced a resolution tival in Dothan, AL. and keep prices high. here in the Senate to pay tribute to the Peanuts became more and more pop- So when my farmers come to me and National Peanut Festival and the im- ular, and by 1940, they had become one say: Why are you not for NAFTA? And portance of peanuts in our State and of the top six crops in the United I say to them, if it was just about the entire country. Over 400 million States—all in large part due to the farmers, it would be one thing. But it pounds of peanuts are produced every work of Dr. Carver at Tuskegee Univer- is about American families, Canadian year in Alabama alone, and nearly half sity. It is not an overstatement to say families, families even in Mexico pay- of all the peanuts in America are that Dr. Carver, Tuskegee University, ing higher prices for prescription drugs grown within a 100-mile radius of and the peanut helped save the econ- because of the trade agreement that Dothan, AL, where most of those pea- omy of the South. the President wants us to approve. We nuts are processed. It is no wonder that This is just one example of the ex- should be working to bring lower-cost the city of Dothan—down in southeast traordinary contributions that HBCUs products to market sooner, not allow- Alabama, right in the corner, just right have made to our country over the ing Pharma to sneak in a payday into on the border of Georgia and Florida— years and continue to make today. a trade package at the expense of is known as the Peanut Capital of the But, as we have talked about for some American families. World. time, including with my friend Senator It should come as no surprise that The peanut industry is a critical part CARDIN earlier today, those contribu- the main coalition running ads sup- of Alabama’s economy. In 2018 alone, tions are threatened because of the ex- porting the approval of NAFTA is the the 400 million pounds of peanuts pro- piration of Federal funding that oc- pharmaceutical industry of the United duced by Alabama farmers was valued curred at the end of September. States. In fact, PhRMA and BIO, the at $118 million. The farm value of the I have been pushing for the passage two largest pharmaceutical associa- Nation’s peanut crop is over a billion of my bill, the FUTURE Act, which tions, have already spent $30 million dollars. And like all farmers, peanut would renew funding for HBCUs and lobbying Congress to pass this new farmers have their share of challenges. other minority-serving institutions NAFTA. Now, we know why. But year after year, the peanut farmers that expired at the end of September. For all the President’s talk, this pro- in Alabama and across the country per- We need to continue to invest in these vision in this trade agreement is a Tro- severe, providing a crop whose impor- institutions and ensure they have con- jan horse giveaway for Big Pharma at tance is often simply taken for grant- sistent funding. the expense of American patients. I ed—well, as peanuts, as it pertains to We have worked with this bill, the guess we should not being surprised, our overall economy. FUTURE Act, to make sure the con- But the peanut is an important sta- but I will say this: If Members of Con- cerns of others—particularly those who ple to the agriculture and food indus- gress, Democrats and Republicans, might object to the UC we have asked try, thanks in large part to the amaz- House and Senate, are listening to the for on the FUTURE Act—to make sure ing and extraordinary work of a sci- people they represent back home about that this is not some Federal budget entist, an African-American scientist the cost of prescription drugs, they will gimmick. We have answered those con- and adopted son of Alabama, Dr. not fall for this new Pharma fleece. cerns. We have answered all the pay-for George Washington Carver, who did his Madam President, I suggest the ab- concerns. All we are asking for is con- work at one of Alabama’s great HBCUs, sence of a quorum. sistent funding because now planning The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Tuskegee University. Dr. Carver was born into slavery, but is as important as the money. Yes, the Clerk will call the roll. raised by his former master once slav- Department of Education has told Mr. JONES. Madam President, I ask ery was abolished. He was forced to at- HBCUs that the funding would be there unanimous consent that the order for tend segregated schools until 1891, through September, but by this spring, the quorum call be rescinded. when he was accepted as the first those institutions have to plan. They The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Black student at Iowa State Univer- have to start making sure they have objection, it is so ordered. sity. Only 5 years later, in 1896, Dr. the necessary resources for the fall and NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVAL Carver was hired by the great Booker beyond. If their funding is set to expire Mr. JONES. Madam President, it is T. Washington to head the Agriculture at the end of next year, they cannot not often in floor remarks we can often Department at Tuskegee Institute, now make those plans, both with teachers hit a trifecta on topics that are unique- known as Tuskegee University, in and their infrastructure. ly connected, but I am fortunate Tuskegee, AL. We need to continue to make sure enough to have that privilege today. At that point, peanuts were not even those HBCUs are funded consistently They all center around the glorious recognized as a crop in the United and appropriately. Let’s make sure we peanut. I want to honor the National States, but because of a serious threat put aside any differences and make Peanut Festival currently being held in to the South’s cotton crop from boll sure those funds are available so that Dothan, AL, which recognizes the im- weevil infestations, Dr. Carver sug- our great HBCUs and minority-serving portance of the peanut industry to the gested that Alabama farmers start institutions across the country can State of Alabama and to the United growing peanuts in the alternate years, continue to operate and plan. States. which he believed would restore and We need to honor the legacy of Dr. Every year, Dothan hosts the Na- add nutrients to the barren soil so that Carver, which is one of the reasons I tion’s largest peanut festival to honor cotton could grow the next year. was so proud to introduce a resolution local peanut farmers and to celebrate It worked. He not only was a leading honoring the National Peanut Festival harvest season. The festival began in voice for crop rotation but ended up in- and the peanut industry in the State of 1938 and has been held annually each venting over 300 products made out of Alabama. It is a testament to the im- year, except for the years during the peanuts, including peanut milk, peanut portance of the peanut and a time to hiatus during World War II. This year’s paper, and peanut soap—although, sur- celebrate its history, our State, and festival is a 10-day-long extravaganza prisingly, he did not invent my favor- the peanut farming way of life. with food, fun, and entertainment. You ite, peanut butter, but 300 different I am hopeful that with the advance- name it, you can find it in Dothan dur- types of products made from peanuts. ments of peanut allergy research, we ing the peanut festival. It is one of the In 1921, in a highly unusual cir- can make sure more people have the most popular events in Alabama each cumstance in the era of Jim Crow, Dr. ability to enjoy what so many of us

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Kosovo has The senior assistant bill clerk pro- and the taste of those wonderful pea- the fifth largest coal reserves in the ceeded to call the roll. nuts. I am not going to go through spe- world. Kosovo desperately needs to re- Mr. ROBERTS. Madam President, I cifics. I could name all manner of prod- tire its older facility. ask unanimous consent that the order ucts. I won’t do that here today, but I I saw this firsthand last month when for the quorum call be rescinded. thank you for this opportunity. I was visiting members of the Wyoming The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I yield the floor. National Guard stationed in northern objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Kosovo. This decision by the World UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA TRADE ator from Wyoming. Bank is simply unacceptable. AGREEMENT ENERGY POVERTY What are other countries doing? Mr. ROBERTS. Madam President, Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I China and Russia, meanwhile, are dra- about a month ago there was a head- come to the floor today to discuss the matically increasing their global in- line in one of the publications that peo- global fight to end poverty and specifi- vestment in identical carbon-based en- ple pay attention to that read: ‘‘Senate cally the problem of energy poverty. ergy projects. The World Bank is say- Republicans Amp Up Pressure for an The numbers paint a very grim pic- ing: Go ask China. Go ask Russia. USMCA Vote.’’ USMCA, by the way, is ture. Worldwide, 840 million people are South Africa, for example, is now an acronym for the new trade agree- living without electricity. They can’t working with China’s development ment between Mexico, Canada, and the cook or heat their homes safely or reli- bank on its coal-fired powerplant. United States. I initially thought it ably. In fact, nearly 3 billion people—3 There are serious concerns when our was ‘‘United States Marine Corps Al- billion people worldwide—still rely on allies work with China and Russia. ways,’’ but that is not the case. About wood and waste for household energy. These include lower standards, depend- nine of us came to the floor and point- What should the United States do to ence on these countries, and undue po- ed out this was imperative, and if we help? First and foremost, I believe we litical influence. were going to have a new trade agree- should push multilateral development A number of Members in the Senate ment to replace NAFTA, if we could at banks, like the World Bank, to invest share my concern. On Thursday, I led a least get some price recovery and also in affordable energy projects, which group of a dozen Senators in urging the make some progress with regard to will help these people. The World World Bank to immediately lift these Canada and Mexico—historically great Bank’s mission is to lift people out of harmful restrictions. My letter to the trading partners—it might be a good poverty—to help lift people out of pov- President of the World Bank, President thing to get the USMCA passed. That erty. That is their mission. Specifi- David Malpass, was cosigned by Sen- was a month ago. cally, it seeks to end extreme poverty ators BOOZMAN, CAPITO, COTTON, We were assured, at that particular while promoting shared prosperity. CRAMER, CRUZ, ENZI, HOEVEN, JOHNSON, time, by folks over in the House of For 75 years, the United States has KENNEDY, MURKOWSKI, and THUNE. To- Representatives—our colleagues over been working with the World Bank to gether, we are pressing the World Bank there—that they would do everything help developing countries grow. The to recommit to an ‘‘all of the above’’ in their power to see if we could get it United States remains the World energy strategy. Developing countries done. It is not done. Still, it is not Bank’s largest contributor. Every U.S. desperately need affordable, reliable done. Still, farmers, ranchers, growers, dollar at the World Bank should make energy. and everybody connected with agri- a difference for people in the devel- We say in our letter: culture, and, for that matter, trade, oping world. People living in poor and developing na- certainly have been waiting and wait- The World Bank’s new policies, how- tions want and need a stable energy supply. ing. Times in farm country, as I think ever, lead me to call for a review by the They are looking for power generation that most people know, are pretty rough United States of how U.S. dollars are provides energy security, helps create jobs, these days. So at least passing USMCA being used. Several years ago, the and improves their lives. would be something everybody could World Bank decided to stop financing People back home in Wyoming know agree to. certain projects—specifically, oil, gas, firsthand the benefits of developing I rise in support of the United States- and coal projects. I am concerned the abundant energy resources. The United Mexico-Canada Agreement again—1 World Bank is now blocking affordable States is a top global energy producer. month later. It is time to move forward energy development—energy that is Wyoming has played a key role in this and pass this important legislation needed to make a positive difference success. We have produced our way to a now. ‘‘Now,’’ that is my acronym for for so many people in the developing booming U.S. economy, and we have ‘‘right away,’’ ‘‘yesterday.’’ world. Traditional fuels are a vital tool created millions of new jobs along the As chairman of the Senate Agri- for escaping energy poverty. Yet, with way. People who are struggling world- culture Committee, I want to talk the policy change in the World Bank, wide to survive and thrive in devel- about not only my producers in Kansas only renewable energy projects qualify oping countries deserve that same op- but all producers throughout these for funding. It seems that the World portunity. As an energy powerhouse, United States and across the country. Bank is putting its liberal political America can help empower our allies Time and again, we have asked why agenda ahead of our anti-poverty mis- and our energy exports. there is a delay. Farmers tell me, time sion. Global philanthropist Bill Gates said: and again, they wonder what on Earth The question is, Does the World Bank ‘‘Increasing access to electricity is is going on back there. Well, that is ob- still want to help the people living in critical to lifting the world’s poor out vious to everybody, with the ‘‘i’’ word poor nations today? That is the ques- of poverty. Let me repeat. ‘‘Increasing being considered over in the House, but tion. If so, they should be helping with access to electricity is critical to lift- even with that, this is a situation the use of abundant and affordable en- ing the world’s poor out of poverty.’’ where, if that were brought up to a ergy resources. If not, then I think the Ultimately, the solution to energy vote, both the administration and United States must reevaluate our sup- poverty doesn’t lie in limiting options House Members—both sides of the port for the World Bank. but in using all available options. In aisle—it would pass, more so especially Here is a case in point: The Bank re- pursuit of its mission, the World Bank since our Trade Ambassador, Robert stricts the financing of high-efficiency must embrace, not exclude, abundant, Lighthizer, has been working with my power stations fueled by coal. Last fall, affordable energy resources. colleagues across the aisle over there for example, the World Bank failed to Let’s work together to end energy in an effort to settle labor issues and honor its commitment to the country poverty now for the 840 million people also environmental concerns.

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We would revert to Kansas Farm Bureau. Rich hit the nail do. I can come to the floor every day. that bill, but after months and months, right on the head. He said: I can just say that we had 9 Senators there was finally an agreement be- We are an exporting State. We produce here before. I think we could get a mu- tween Canada, Mexico, and the United much more than we are ever going to con- tual agreement to say: Hey, let’s get States. We were ready to do this, and it sume [in Kansas], and if we want to grow our this done. Let’s separate it from all of had to go to the House of Representa- economy, specifically our economy in the the goings-on that are happening in the State, we have to export the excess com- House of Representatives today. tives. Ambassador Lighthizer and modity. I think it is easy to say we want I hope Speaker PELOSI—she knows Bob—he used to work for Bob Dole, a trade, we don’t want aide, and this is going good friend of mine—had been working to be a step in that direction if we can get about this. California depends on this with Democrats over time on these two this passed by Congress. big time, and, as Speaker of the entire issues. He tells me he is pretty close to I could not agree more with Rich on United States—I am not trying to lec- a deal—except we are not. Now, Ambas- the importance of this trade deal to ture her or point fingers at her, but she sador Lighthizer, on behalf of the ad- farmers and producers in Kansas, but it knows exactly what the situation is. If ministration, is not going to send this is not only the agriculture industry she would just send a signal to Ambas- deal, if you will, this trade agreement, that is interested in getting USMCA sador Lighthizer and we would send to the House unless there is a clear in- across the finish line. We have also fea- that trade pack up and we could get a tention that it will be brought up. He tured Jason Cox, the president of Cox vote, I think it would pass overwhelm- doesn’t want to be held hostage. So the Machine, Inc., a small aerospace com- ingly, and at least we would have House has to move. pany based in Wichita, KS—typical of something we could claim we are doing I want to continue to point out that the small business community of my in behalf of our farmers, our ranchers, USMCA, this new trade agreement, will State. He recently said: our growers, and everybody who is sup- not only increase market access for ported by the agriculture industry. Trade is very important to our business, I yield the floor. farmers and provide new opportunities both on the raw material supply side as well as the selling side. This USMCA is important The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for dairy, poultry, for egg producers, ator from West Virginia. for all the commodities we talk for us to help lower the cost of raw material PENSIONS about—wheat, corn, et cetera—but it that we buy and pass that savings along to our customers so we can get more work and Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, I will also address longstanding nontariff produce more goods [and also jobs]. come again to speak about what I barriers that will help our Kansas Look, my colleagues, it has been think of the inequities and unfairness farmers export wheat to Canada. nearly a year since President Trump in the system that we have to Amer- That used to be the case with Mexico. and the leaders of Mexico and Canada ican workers. The Kansas winter wheat, once har- signed this new trade agreement. It American workers, businesses, and vested, would get on the Kansas City was November 30, 2018. We are running the economy here in the United States railroad, down to Mexico. They would out of time to get this deal done for are the envy of the world and have sell the wheat to Mexico, where they folks like Rich and Jason and the been for quite some time. Throughout sorely needed it. It was a very good many other workers whose livelihoods the history of our country, our citizens business trade agreement. That has depend upon trade. have believed that through hard work pretty much dried up. There are deadlines. If we get past and dedication, they could achieve the Let me go back to 2017. At that par- the deadline, we will go back to the American dream. Unfortunately, that ticular time, 110,000 Kansas jobs were original NAFTA bill, which—as I look is not always the case, as we know. supported by trade with Canada and back in my public career, I was happy Millions of Americans worked hard, Mexico, and, I am sure, the neighboring to work with Kika de la Garza, as I played by the rules, and trusted the States are even equal to that or much said—the former chairman of the companies they worked for to keep more than that. House Ag Committee, and he helped me their end of the bargain. That bargain While many of those jobs are spread to write NAFTA at that particular is their pension. These pensions are across all sectors of the economy, time. As a result, the ag sector has modest and what millions of Americans many are tied to the agriculture value grown by leaps and bounds in not only plan to use when they retire in the twi- chain; that is, farmers, ranchers, and producing enough food and fiber and light of their lives. growers, to the consumer. other products for our consumers but But for 1.5 million Americans, that In total, Kansas exports $4 billion of also for a troubled and hungry world. security has been pulled out from products to Canada and Mexico each We need this trade agreement. I sin- under them. Why, after working hard year—$800 million from agriculture cerely hope my friends in the House for years and forgoing a portion of alone. It is nearly impossible for me to can quickly come to an agreement with their paychecks, which they have in- overstate the importance of this trade the administration so that we can all vested—this is their money matching deal to my home State of Kansas. We do what is right by our constituents their employers’ for their pension— are not going to experience price recov- and get this bill passed this year. have they either lost or gotten their ery in farm country because of the sup- I would point out that the ag chair- pensions cut in half? The answer is the ply-demand situation worldwide, and man today in the House is COLLIN current state of bankruptcy laws. we are in a lot of trouble in farm coun- PETERSON. He is a veteran. He is a How does this happen? Every payday, try. The least we could do is consider friend of mine. MIKE CONAWAY is the 10.6 million Americans put a portion of USMCA, where we know we have the ranking member—same thing. They are their paycheck into a pension account votes to pass it in both Chambers, both for USMCA. It is bipartisan in the Ag with a promise and trust that it will be in the House and the Senate. Committee over there. there when they retire. These same In fact, the call for Congress to get I would also give a shout-out to Rob- people forgo pay raises, bonuses, and moving on this trade deal has united ert Lighthizer, who is our Ambassador, personal retirement accounts because more people from different political who has been meeting constantly day they believe their pensions will be and professional backgrounds than al- in and day out—trying to iron out any there until needed. most any other issue in recent mem- labor or environment portions of this Unfortunately, that trust is often ory, including organized labor. I re- trade agreement where we have some broken when investment firms swoop cently started a web series, if you will, holdup. in during the bankruptcy process. They ‘‘Trade Tuesday,’’ to give a platform to We are not going to go anywhere if cherry-pick at the remains of a com- the many constituents who have voiced we continue to insist on these kinds of pany, cannibalizing its most lucrative

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All your life, employer pension fund in America. pension obligations to one Sun Cap- you have been working—20, 30 years or I am going to talk about a couple of ital’s affiliate. At the end of the bank- more—and you thought it was always cases here to put it in perspective. I ruptcy, most of Friendly’s assets were secure. All of a sudden, through the think everybody will be able to follow owned by Sun Capital affiliate free and bankruptcy laws, they are able to take this much easier. I am going to talk clear of any pension plans. Those un- your money and use it for whatever about Sears and Roebuck, which we all funded pension obligations totaled $115 they want to now because they de- knew growing up. My mother used to million and are being assumed by you clared bankruptcy and went through a get the catalog way back when, and we and I, the taxpayers, through the procedure. used to do most of our shopping there. PBGC. There is nothing fair about any Under current law, when companies This information that I am giving of this that I just explained, no matter declare bankruptcy, they have the abil- you and I am going to explain comes how large or how small. ity to use their workers’ pension fund from a complaint filed by Sears itself We are talking about righting a to give their executives bonuses and in the Southern District of New York wrong that we have allowed to happen. pay legal costs and debt. I am going to in January 2019. This is the old Sears Back in the 1980s, when the bankruptcy repeat that one. They have the ability filing against the new Sears—the take- laws were changed, I don’t think there to use the workers’ pension—your over Sears. This type of financial engi- was a Member here who intended for money, workers’ money—to give bo- neering and exploitation occurred at these type of shenanigans—this type of nuses to the executives, who should be Sears over the past several years. robbery and thievery to go on in Amer- held responsible for the company doing After merging with Kmart and being ica. It has happened for far too long, as poorly as it has done to go into taken over by Eddie Lampert and his and we have a chance to change it. bankruptcy, and pay legal costs and hedge fund, ESL Investments, Sears As the bankruptcy laws continue to debt out of money you put in there for started to buy back its own shares in- allow this type of exploitation to re- 20 years or more. stead of investing in its already run- main, there is a low-profile govern- For the last few decades, investment down stores. Lampert also transferred ment agency that is pivotal to the Fed- firms have manipulated chapter 11 of 235 parcels of Sears’ most valuable real eral Government’s efforts to protect the pension benefits for thousands of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to destroy estate to an investment trust led by American workers and retirees. The union contracts, reduce health bene- Lampert himself and then leased the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation fits, and skirt pension obligations to properties back to Sears. collects insurance premiums from com- maximize profits. Under current law, In 2017, Sears paid the investment panies that offer pensions and provides investment firms can target companies trust owned by Mr. Lampert $117 mil- a portion of the lost benefit to protect through chapter 11 bankruptcy, sell off lion in rent for the use of its former retirees when a pension fund runs out property. Under Lampert and ESL, all the company’s valuable assets, and of money. That is an insurance pro- Sears closed over 3,500 stores, slashed leave the pension plan in a worthless gram that the Federal Government has corporate shell, while paying handsome roughly 250,000 jobs, and saw its share backed up, and the companies have bonuses to their executives. price fall from $193 a share in 2007 to paid into that thinking they are going While Congress has sat back and al- less than $1. I repeat—$193 a share in to be in good standing. lowed the exploitation that occurs 2007 to less than $1 a share. Overall, the PBGC covers benefits for through bankruptcy, millions of work- After filing bankruptcy in 2018, Sears about 44 million people—44 million ers and retirees have lost their retire- no longer possessed enough assets to workers. However, the PBGC has come ment security. Workers and retirees pay off its creditors—especially its under tremendous financial pressure as did not set the amount each company pension obligation. Now those pensions more and more companies have shed contributes to their pension plans, the are in the hands of the Pension Benefit their pension debts through the Bank- terms of the plans, or the loopholes in Guaranty Corporation, which is Sears’ ruptcy Code. According to PBGC, there the bankruptcy laws. Those actions largest unsecured creditor, and it owes is a 90-percent chance that the union were all done right here in the Halls of the PBGC more than $1.5 billion. insurance program will run out of Congress. As such, it is now the respon- Recently, Sears Holdings Corporation money by 2025, leaving it unable to pro- sibility and duty of Congress to stop filed a lawsuit against former CEO tect pensioners in need. If the exploi- the financial engineering and close the Lampert, alleging that he transferred tation continues and the PBGC is left loopholes of our Bankruptcy Code. more than $2 billion of cash and real holding the check for bankrupt compa- Let me just talk about one company estate to himself and other share- nies, taxpayers will, for the first time that affects my State vastly. Last holders in the years leading up to the in history—we taxpayers will, for the week, the largest private coal company retailer’s bankruptcy. That has all first time in history—be on the hook in the United States, Murray Energy, been done under what they consider for pensions that were evasively dis- filed for bankruptcy, making it the legal. regarded in exchange for investment eighth coal company in the past 12 I am going to tell you about one company profit—or robbery, actually. months to do so. Like so many coal more. This is Friendly’s. Friendly’s is If the PBGC becomes insolvent, tax- companies before them, they plan to an ice cream corporation, and this in- payers will be on the hook—listen to skirt their pension obligations and use formation comes from the PBGC’s com- this figure. We, as taxpayers, will be on coal miners’ money to pay off their plaint opposing Friendly’s plan for re- the hook for $479 billion over the next debts, give their executives bonuses, structuring. I am telling you, this 30 years, if we allow this to continue. and pay off legal fees. In the bank- comes from the Pension Benefit Guar- That is why I have introduced legis- ruptcy filing, they even labeled coal anty Corporation, which we run in this lation that will reform our bankruptcy miners as liabilities. country—the Federal Government— laws. It is called the SLAP Act—Stop I don’t know about you, but I don’t and they put this complaint against Looting American Pensions Act. That know how any company in good con- their restructuring. is exactly what we have allowed to science could ever label their employ- The same scheme played out with happen for so long. It would ensure ees as liabilities. They are the ones them in early 2000. In 2007, Sun Capital companies can no longer exploit loop- who make the company, but now they Partners, Inc., a private equity fund, holes in the Bankruptcy Code to skirt are liabilities. That is why they had to purchased Friendly’s for $337 million. their pension obligations to workers go into bankruptcy. Trying to weather the great recession, and retirees. My bill would change Murray Energy has contributed 97 Sun forced Friendly’s to close 63 stores bankruptcy laws to increase the pri- percent of the money going into the and take a loan from one of the firm’s ority of workers going into bankruptcy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05NO6.032 S05NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S6382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 5, 2019 proceedings so the workers are the first volved commanding the 1457th Engi- I yield the floor. priority, not the executive bonuses and neer Combat Battalion during Oper- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- legal fees. ation Iraqi Freedom as part of the ini- ator from Utah. What we are doing for the first time tial ground war in that conflict. ATTACK IN SONORA, MEXICO is making sure the wage earner, the He and his troops were tasked with Mr. LEE. Madam President, I now worker, is in the front of the line, not searching for and eliminating explosive wish to speak briefly regarding a trag- the back of the line. Right now if a devices, improving Embassy security, edy that occurred just in the last 48 bankruptcy occurs, I guarantee, all of and improvising whenever necessary to hours—a tragedy that occurred in the the different reorganization groups strengthen security in and around the northern Mexican state of Sonora, a that come in, all the different financial U.S. Embassy, and of course responding tragedy in which a handful of U.S. citi- groups will be in the front of the line, to bombings and other acts of terror. zens—the precise number of victims and the workers are left with nothing. They were often the first ones on the still not known—but a number of U.S. This reverses that procedure. scene of an explosion. In honor of his citizens were murdered in cold blood. It is a sad day when American work- heroic service there, he was awarded This attack was inflicted in a most ers across the country pour decades of the Bronze Star. gruesome manner and was carried out their life into a company and are de- General Burton was appointed assist- against a group which included men, nied their pensions due to corporate ant adjutant general of the Utah Na- women, and children. greed. tional Guard in 2008, promoted to brig- My thoughts and prayers go out to I keep hearing CEOs talk about cor- adier general just a few months later, the families and loved ones of the vic- porate responsibility. Well, I am so and then made major general and adju- tims. My thoughts and prayers are also thankful to hear those words, ‘‘cor- tant general in 2012. In this role, Gen- extended to the administration of porate responsibility.’’ This is a step eral Burton has trained and equipped President Lopez Obrador in Mexico, toward putting those words into ac- over 7,000 soldiers under his command whose inauguration I attended just a tion. I would like to see the responsible and helped them to prepare to respond few months ago. corporate heads of American industry to challenges in both military life and This is a sobering task to have to step forward and help us with this in their personal lives. identify the source of such a heinous needed change. We have to put our He has prepared them not only to and barbaric crime. I have every expec- workers at the front of the line, and I fight our Nation’s wars and provide tation, every hope, and every con- would like to see that done sooner than military support to our troops fidence in those who are assigned on later. throughout the world but to combat both sides of the border to investigate I yield the floor. wildfires, respond to natural disasters, this crime, figure out who did it, and to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and ensure law and order in our com- bring those responsible to justice. ator from Utah. munities. Under his leadership, they Mexico is a good neighbor to us. We TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JEFFERSON S. have performed at an absolutely re- have about $1.6 billion or $1.7 billion BURTON markable and, indeed, exceptional cal- every single day that crosses over our Mr. LEE. Madam President, I rise to iber. shared southern border. Mexico has honor Utah’s valiant citizen, MG Jeff When the 100,000-soldier surge in Af- been a good neighbor, a solid trade Burton, adjutant general of the Utah ghanistan ended in 2012, General Bur- partner, and a country with which we National Guard, and to pay tribute to ton was also responsible for overseeing share many interests. It is a country him for his many years of devoted serv- the needs of the soldiers returning that desperately needs our prayers ice to our Nation and to the great home from war. He rose to the chal- right now and our help and assistance. State of Utah. lenge, tending to both the physical and It has been publicly reported that As General Burton closes a long emotional needs of those warriors and President Trump and his administra- chapter of 37 years of military service, their families with the utmost care. As tion are eager to help President Lopez he leaves behind a tremendous legacy he himself has once said, ‘‘May we Obrador in combating and detecting as an American patriot and as a true make a silent promise to keep the faith whoever was responsible for this hei- servant-leader. So I would like to take with our battle buddies and wingmen. nous crime and bringing them to jus- a moment to talk about General Bur- . . . May we be strong for one another, tice. I hope and implore the Lopez ton today. and unashamedly rush to the aid of Obrador administration to accept From a young age, General Burton those in need. May we remember those President Trump’s generous offer to knew that he wanted to follow in the who have suffered grievous physical help. footsteps of a number of his family wounds in the defense of liberty, and This is not an easy task. If, in fact, members by serving both his faith and may we never forget those who have this was an act, as it appears quite pos- his country. He served a mission for given the ultimate sacrifice within our sible to have been, of a Mexican-based The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- formations so that we might live in drug cartel, this is a big problem. It is day Saints on a Canadian Indian res- freedom.’’ a big problem either way. These drug ervation, braving harsh conditions that General Burton has lived by these cartels are no small threat to the safe- would well prepare him for his future words over his long and dedicated ca- ty and security of not only the people of military service. reer. Every day he keeps a note tucked of Mexico but also the people of the As soon as he returned home, he en- in the band of his hat. That note con- United States. rolled at Brigham Young University, tains the list of the soldiers who were Think about it. Imagine someone where he enlisted in the National killed in combat or during 9/11 under sees in their next-door neighbor’s back- Guard as an artillery field soldier. He his command. He has led by example, yard a poisonous snake—a poisonous joined BYU’s ROTC Program, receiving never asking of his soldiers something snake that is big and that is headed to- a commission as second lieutenant in that he himself has not done. He has ward his property. Is that neighbor 1984. led in order to serve, striving always to going to stop and ignore that snake? In He completed tours with the U.S. protect the welfare of his command, of many circumstances, that neighbor is Army Military Police Corps in Ala- our country, of the U.S. Constitution, going to take action. He might not bama; with the 4th Infantry Division at and of the freedoms it protects. wait until his neighbor comes home to Fort Carson, CO; and with the 7th U.S. So it is only fitting that we honor give the go-ahead to take care of that Corps in Germany, where he witnessed him today. On behalf of our Nation and snake. Why? Because that snake is the fall of the Berlin Wall. all Utahns, I thank MG Jeff Burton for headed toward his own backyard where In 1991, General Burton left the Army the sacrifices he and his family have his own children are playing. and returned home to join the Utah made to secure the freedoms we hold This is not something we can trifle National Guard, where he served in a dear. I congratulate him on this occa- with. This is a matter of utmost seri- variety of distinguished leadership po- sion and wish him many happy years ousness for the safety and security of sitions over the next decade. Chief ahead with his wife, Charn, and their the Mexican people and also the people among them was a position that in- children. of the United States.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05NO6.033 S05NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE November 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6383 I applaud the Lopez Obrador adminis- I wanted to express as much as any- these communities afloat. Last week, tration for its efforts to root out cor- thing that their burden is ours today my fellow Tennesseans, Congressmen ruption and to bring justice to the drug and that, to the degree we can share a KUSTOFF and ROE, introduced House cartels. This brazen attack within the burden like this, we are sharing it. We companions to all three pieces of legis- last 48 hours signals a need to do more. will react. We will respond in whatever lation. This is why I am so grateful to Presi- way is appropriate and whatever way I will tell you, I have been talking to dent Trump that he was willing to we can. Tennesseans, and they want my col- reach out and offer the assistance that I join Senator LEE in gratitude to leagues in the Senate to know what we can be provided by the United States. I President Trump for his reaching out should do about this issue. If you have urge President Lopez Obrador to accept and his offer of assistance. It can’t be never lived in a rural area, hearing it and to do so very soon. easy to live in a country or even to someone talk about driving 20 or 30 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- rule a country where the cartels are so minutes to the nearest doctor probably ator from North Dakota. powerful, where their weapons are as really doesn’t seem like a problem to Mr. CRAMER. Madam President. good as, if not better than, the weapons you. But in the country, 30 minutes First of all, I have never come to the of the police and maybe even the mili- away translates into miles of driving floor of the Senate—and previously of tary. It can’t be easy to stand up to through isolated areas. Chances are the House—as ill-prepared as today, that, but with good friends and allies good that you will not even have cell but I want to follow up on something and neighbors, perhaps now, perhaps service for part of that drive. There are my friend from Utah just spoke about, this event and perhaps the grief of no EMTs or rapid response teams. And and that is the attack on the innocent these families will be the things that if there is a local doctor, he or she may people in the last 48 hours. When I bring two countries together to fight not have any specialized expertise, learned of it last night, I was stunned. this evil. which could spell disaster for patients I just got off the phone a few minutes I will end as I began and look forward dealing with a complicated diagnosis. ago with the brother and sister of one to future days when we speak more The first component of the agenda is of the victims. A young mother, Anita thoroughly about it and there is more the Telehealth Across State Lines Act, Miller, was killed along with her four information on it, but to remind per- which would lead to the creation of children. They were in the first SUV haps ourselves as much as anything, uniform, national best practices for the that was shot up and burnt. They were the only effective response to pure evil provision of telemedicine across State on their way to Phoenix to pick up is pure love. As people of faith, we lines and set up a grant program to ex- their dad from North Dakota—How- know pure love is personified in our pand existing telehealth programs and ard—who was working on an oil rig as Lord. So tonight, my message to the incentivize the adoption of telehealth this occurred. I just talked to Howard’s families in Mexico, North Dakota, and by Medicare and Medicaid Programs. brother Kenny and his sister Heather. Utah is that we love them. We love But implementation of telehealth will All of the Millers and the LeBarons them. not eliminate the need for face-to-face who are victims of this have many, I yield the floor. interactions between patients and doc- many family members in North Da- I suggest the absence of a quorum. tors. kota. They have lots of businesses in The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- This leads us to another problem. the State of North Dakota. They are SIDY). The clerk will call the roll. Rural communities keep themselves hard-working, faithful people. The senior assistant legislative clerk afloat on strapped budgets, which It was a hard phone call to make. proceeded to call the roll. means that plans to open as much as a This was a hard message to deliver. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I bare-bones urgent care facility can be And I didn’t really know what to de- ask unanimous consent that the order derailed by all the startup costs. The liver except that I wanted them to for the quorum call be rescinded. Rural Health Innovation Act—the sec- know that the people of their country The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ond part of the agenda—features two and the United States are hugging the objection, it is so ordered. grant programs. The first one will fund people of their country, Mexico, and HEALTHCARE the expansion of existing healthcare that what they have experienced is cer- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I centers—such as local nursing homes— tainly the personification of evil in the wanted to speak for a few minutes into urgent care walk-in clinics. Facili- form of these thugs from this cartel, today to talk a little bit about rural ties will be able to use grant money to for sure. They are people who kill with healthcare and to ask my colleagues purchase equipment, hire physicians, reckless abandon. They have no regard for help in protecting the 20 percent of physician assistants, nurse practi- for life, even the life of innocent chil- Americans who live in rural areas who tioners, and other essential staff. dren. But we serve a God who personi- are in danger of losing—or may have A second grant program will expand fies pure good, and the greatest re- lost entirely—access to healthcare in rural health departments to meet ur- sponse to pure evil is pure good. their communities. gent care and triage needs. This is Kenny and I had a particularly long Since 2010, 118 rural hospitals have using programs that already exist, tai- talk regarding his family—what they shut their doors. Fourteen of those fa- loring them to the needs of rural Amer- are experiencing and what is going on. cilities are in my State of Tennessee. ica. They wanted me to know that they Medical practitioners are paying atten- Of course, this points out the third support the United States as well as tion to this trend and, more often than issue: Expanded facilities are useless if their country. They wanted me to tell not, choose stability in the cities and there are no medical personnel. I have the President that they support what suburbs over the uphill battle that been working on this problem with my he is doing and appreciate his offer of comes with practicing medicine with- friend from Illinois, Senator DURBIN, help to the Mexican Government. out access to the funding and modern and he spoke about this on the floor a I told them that there is lots of time resources many clinics now take for few minutes ago. We recognized from for talking about the response of one granted. As a result, rural patients are the beginning that throwing money government working with another but left to suffer through illnesses or emer- and equipment at an updated facility that, right now, grief is sort of the gencies or sacrifice time, money, and will not convince medical professionals emotion of the moment, and remem- mileage for even the chance of a diag- to establish a rural practice, so we bering their loved ones is important, nosis. This system is broken, but this wrote the Rural America Health Corps and we would be doing it as a Congress, year, I have been able, by working with Act to encourage practitioners to set as an administration, as a country, and my colleagues on each side of the aisle, up shop in rural areas. The bill creates as the State of North Dakota, which to kind of pick up the pieces around a new student loan repayment program embraces these people we know and this. that doctors and other medical profes- love so much. We will do what needs to I have a three-bill rural health agen- sionals can take advantage of. In ex- be done, and we stand ready, first of da, which comes at the direct request change for those loan payments, they all, to hold them up in prayer and to of smalltown mayors and local leaders will have to agree to serve for at least share their burden with them. who are struggling in my State to keep 5 years in a rural area with a health

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I announce that the Blackburn Grassley my colleagues to know they aren’t just Romney Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), Blumenthal Hassan Rosen frustrated with the long drives and un- Blunt Hawley Rounds the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- answered questions. They are worried Boozman Heinrich Rubio RIS), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Braun Hoeven that their child’s cough will turn into Sasse Brown Hyde-Smith KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from Scott (FL) pneumonia before they are allowed a Cantwell Inhofe Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- Scott (SC) full day off from work to drive to a pe- Capito Johnson ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) Shaheen diatrician. They have no idea what Cardin Jones are necessarily absent. Carper Kaine Shelby they would do if they were diagnosed Casey Kennedy Sinema The PRESIDING OFFICER. (Ms. with an illness that requires contin- Cassidy King Smith MCSALLY). Are there any other Sen- uous care. Collins Lankford Sullivan ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? They do, however, know what would Coons Leahy Tester Cornyn Lee Thune The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 75, probably happen if someone they love Cortez Masto Manchin Tillis nays 18, as follows: suffered a heart attack or had another Cotton McConnell Toomey [Rollcall Vote No. 345 Ex.] Cramer McSally Udall major emergency. They are very fear- YEAS—75 ful. Crapo Moran Van Hollen If these bills pass, they will no longer Cruz Murkowski Warner Alexander Fischer Peters Daines Murphy Whitehouse Baldwin Gardner Portman have to live with the knowledge that Duckworth Murray Wicker Barrasso Graham Risch Durbin they have been abandoned by our Paul Wyden Bennet Grassley Roberts Enzi Perdue healthcare system. They will have ac- Young Blackburn Hassan Romney Ernst Peters Blunt Hawley Rosen cess to healthcare in their commu- Boozman Hoeven Rounds nities. NAYS—8 Braun Hyde-Smith Rubio I ask my colleagues to let these peo- Gillibrand Menendez Schumer Brown Inhofe Sasse ple know that yes, indeed, somebody is Hirono Merkley Stabenow Capito Johnson Scott (FL) Markey Schatz Carper Jones Scott (SC) listening, and I ask them to do so by Casey Kaine Shaheen cosponsoring Senate bills 2406, 2408, NOT VOTING—7 Cassidy Kennedy Shelby and 2411. Booker Isakson Warren Collins King Sinema I yield the floor. Burr Klobuchar Coons Lankford Smith Harris Sanders Cornyn Leahy Sullivan ORDER OF BUSINESS Cortez Masto Lee Thune Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I The nomination was confirmed. Cotton Manchin Tillis ask unanimous consent that if the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Cramer McConnell Toomey the previous order, the motion to re- Crapo McSally Van Hollen Tapp nomination is confirmed, the mo- Cruz Moran Warner tion to reconsider be considered made consider is considered made and laid Daines Murkowski Whitehouse and laid upon the table and the Presi- upon the table and the President will Enzi Murphy Wicker be notified of the Senate’s action. Ernst Paul Wyden dent be immediately notified of the Feinstein Perdue Young Senate’s action. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NAYS—18 objection, it is so ordered. CLOTURE MOTION Blumenthal Heinrich Reed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Cantwell Hirono Schatz The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Cardin Markey Schumer ator from Missouri. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Duckworth Menendez Stabenow Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask for Senate the pending cloture motion, Durbin Merkley Tester the yeas and nays. which the clerk will state. Gillibrand Murray Udall The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a The senior legislative clerk read as NOT VOTING—7 sufficient second? follows: There appears to be a sufficient sec- Booker Isakson Warren CLOTURE MOTION Burr Klobuchar ond. Harris Sanders The yeas and nays are ordered. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- All time has expired. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas The question is, Will the Senate ad- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby are 75, the nays are 18. vise and consent to the Tapp nomina- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The motion is agreed to. nation of Danielle J. Hunsaker, of Oregon, to tion? be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth f The yeas and nays were previously Circuit. ordered. John Thune, Thom Tillis, Chuck Grass- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The clerk will call the roll. ley, Mike Crapo, James E. Risch, Cindy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The senior assistant legislative clerk Hyde-Smith, Mike Rounds, Lindsey clerk will report the nomination. called the roll. Graham, Shelley Moore Capito, John Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Boozman, Tom Cotton, John Cornyn, The senior assistant legislative clerk are necessarily absent: the Senator Joni Ernst, Roy Blunt, Roger F. read the nomination of Danielle J. Hunsaker, of Oregon, to be United from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and Wicker, Jerry Moran, Mitch McCon- nell. States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Cir- the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- cuit. SON). The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the imous consent, the mandatory quorum The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), call has been waived. ator from Tennessee. the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- The question is, Is it the sense of the HEALTHCARE RIS), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Senate that debate on the nomination Mrs. BLACKBURN. Thank you, KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from of Danielle J. Hunsaker, of Oregon, to Madam President. Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- be United States Circuit Judge for the This weekend, thousands of Ten- ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) Ninth Circuit, shall be brought to a nesseans and, of course, millions across are necessarily absent. close? this Nation are going to pause and give The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there The yeas and nays are mandatory thanks for our veterans. Quite frankly, any other Senators in the Chamber de- under the rule. this is something we should be doing siring to vote? The clerk will call the roll. every single day.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05NO6.036 S05NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE November 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6385 I am just amazed and so grateful that PDMP query, but they didn’t explicitly honoring the service of these heroes— there are men and women, like the Pre- state that it was required under exist- means helping these heroes heal when siding Officer, who have worn the uni- ing VHA directives, and there were no they need it and not leaving them at form and who have served—brave men national oversight controls to act as a the mercy of a broken and bloated bu- and women who wake up every day in backstop. So the rule is there, but a reaucracy. some of the most dangerous places on bureaucrat, a clinician, says: Well, I yield the floor. the face of the Earth and do a job that they recommend it, but it is not re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- would bring many of us to our knees. quired, so I will skirt that. jority leader. We look at this and say it is basically Along with their report, the OIG ORDER OF PROCEDURE impossible. handed the VA a laundry list of rec- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, When our veterans have done their ommendations, including directives to I ask unanimous consent that notwith- part and come home, they find them- develop national oversight programs, standing rule XXII, the cloture votes selves facing another set of struggles. better train their clinicians—that one on the Rudofsky and Wilson nomina- The challenges the veterans face are should be an imperative—and embed tions occur at 12 noon on Wednesday, well documented, and we hear about accountability checks into the tech- November 6. I further ask unanimous them: long waits and long lines at VA nology used to track patient care. VA consent that the confirmation vote on hospitals and clinics, long recoveries officials have submitted now-approved the Hunsaker nomination occur at 4 from battle wounds that they have suf- corrective action plans, and we thank p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, and fered, and severe emotional and mental the VA Secretary for this. It is our job that following the disposition of the health struggles that, if left untreated, to make sure that they do follow Hunsaker nomination, the Senate vote could end in tragedy. There are sys- through with this. on the motion to invoke cloture on the tems in place to help our returning he- The lack of organization that turned Nardini nomination. Finally, I ask roes. We just need to be using these VA clinics into unwitting pill pushers correctly. unanimous consent that if cloture is has made it almost impossible for vet- invoked on the Rudofsky, Wilson, and Earlier this year, the VA OIG—Office erans to seek help during times of men- of Inspector General—released a report Nardini nominations, that the con- tal and emotional distress. firmation votes occur at a time to be showing that the agency’s system for In September, the VA published a re- keeping track of controlled prescrip- determined by the majority leader in port that confirmed our worst fears. As consultation with the Democratic lead- tions had almost entirely broken down. of 2017, there has been no significant Think about that. We are in the middle er on Thursday, November 7. change in veteran suicide rates. In 2017, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there of an opioid crisis in this country. the suicide rate for veterans in Ten- There is a system in place, but the objection? nessee hit 32.6 percent, which is signifi- Without objection, it is so ordered. VA’s system for keeping track of all of cantly higher than the overall national these prescriptions had almost entirely suicide rate. It will take more than 1 f broken down. This is truly unaccept- day of recognition to fix this. It is LEGISLATIVE SESSION able. going to take commitment and an all- Pretty much what is happening is hands-on-deck approach. this: The State-operated prescription I am an original cosponsor of the Im- MORNING BUSINESS drug monitoring program—or PDMP— prove Well-Being for Veterans Act, contains valuable information about C which will help vets connect to the Mr. M CONNELL. Madam President, what drugs veterans are being pre- over 50,000 existing suicide prevention I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- scribed outside of the VA healthcare programs that are ready and waiting to ate proceed to legislative session and system. VA clinicians are supposed to be helpful. The bill will also give regu- be in a period of morning business, check this database before prescribing lators a tool to measure how effective with Senators permitted to speak opioid-based and other controlled these programs are. It is a good start, therein for up to 10 minutes each. medications to make sure their pa- but it is not enough. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tients—that patient in front of them, Earlier this year, President Trump objection, it is so ordered. that veteran in front of them—are not launched the PREVENTS Initiative, f receiving too many pills from multiple and we thank him for this attention to sources. TRIBUTE TO DAN MCDANIEL Get this. That Office of Inspector the needs of our veterans. PREVENTS Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, General report—the OIG report— establishes a cabinet-level task force responsible for finding the root causes this upcoming Veterans Day gives showed that 73 percent of our VA pa- every American the opportunity to tients who were prescribed opioids of disconnect between veterans and pause and pay tribute to the many sac- walked out of the pharmacy, medica- helpful services from the VA and pri- rifices of those men and women who tion in hand, without a VA clinician vate organizations. Their job is to de- served in our Armed Forces. Out of de- ever having performed the minimum velop a strategy for Federal, State, and votion to this country and our values, required checks. So the system is community leaders to engage with vet- these brave servicemembers made the there. It could be utilized, but what erans, improve research and access to world a safer place. It is a sincere privi- happens? The clinician gives the pre- resources, and work from the ground lege to extend my gratitude to each scription but never checks the data- up to prevent suicide. and every one of them. base in 73 percent of the cases. Here is the caveat: This will work This failure to follow through puts 19 only if we remain in constant contact I am especially proud to recognize percent of those patients at risk for with veterans back home and use those the nearly 300,000 American veterans problems with their care coordination, interactions to find the cracks that who call Kentucky home. After their and almost half of those VA patients veterans continue to fall through. military service, many of these Ken- were under long-term care for chronic For years, we have listened to frus- tuckians came home and continued pain and were at a higher risk for trated complaints from agency officials selflessly giving to their communities opioid-use disorder and overdose. insisting that untangling the VA’s pro- and our Nation. In particular, I would We hear about these reports time and cedural knots is an exercise in futility. like to pay tribute to a special Ken- again, and we say: How in the world Sometimes you hear: Well, it just can’t tucky veteran today, Dan McDaniel of could this possibly happen? How could be done. We do things this way because Kenton County. Six days after he grad- this be acceptable? It is not. we have always done things this way. uated from the University of Kentucky We look at how it has happened, and That is not necessarily true. We do in 1972, Dan became one of the final here is what we found out. It happened them because oversight has not been draftees his community sent into the because the VA didn’t make the rules exercised. Army during the Vietnam war. Fol- clear enough. It is time for all of us—not just law- lowing his basic training, Dan was sent Get this. Officials highly rec- makers and rulemakers—to finally ac- with his wife, Linda, to Augsburg, Ger- ommended that clinicians submit a cept that ‘‘honoring their service’’— many, as a field artillery crewman. He

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05NO6.041 S05NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S6386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 5, 2019 served there until he received an hon- istration Committee and House Admin- farmers would consider bats among orable discharge that brought the cou- istration Committee. As a member of their best friends. For years, I have ple home to Kenton County. the Senate Rules and Administration worked on the Appropriations Com- Using his degree in social studies, Committee, I always appreciated mittee to prioritize funding for habitat Dan taught history for a short time in Kathy’s thorough and dutiful commit- conservation and to stop the spread of Northern Kentucky. Then, a few years ment to her role, the Library, and Con- white-nose syndrome. I am proud that later, Dan and his brother Mike started gress. the fiscal year 2020 Interior bill once a small concrete company out of their During her tenure, Kathy has wel- again responds to the call of the bat basements. For nearly four decades, comed nearly 500 new Members of Con- signal and provides more than $7 mil- Mike and Dan grew their business and gress during their freshman orienta- lion to combat white-nose, a disease earned respect in Northern Kentucky tion activities hosted at the Library. that has devastated bat communities and the greater region as full service She also created the bipartisan Library across the country. concrete contractors. In 2008, the of Congress Caucus in the 111th Con- So once again I hope Senators will brothers sold their business to Dan’s gress, which currently has 84 Rep- join me in recognizing the importance son, Chris, who runs the company to resentatives. Moreover, she helped to of bat and keep the advocacy behind this day. coordinate the congressional participa- Bat Week going throughout the year. The family business isn’t the only tion in the award of the Library’s f way Chris has followed his father’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to the RECOGNIZING VERMONT’S MAPLE footsteps, however. After graduating likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Billy INDUSTRY from The Citadel, Chris served 4 years Joel, Smokey Robinson, as well as in the Army as an infantry officer. other noteworthy musical artists. Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, Today, he is continuing to serve the In her position, Kathy also played an Vermont sets the gold standard for the Bluegrass State as a prominent mem- integral role in the launch of the Li- maple industry, and maple is integral ber of the Kentucky State Senate. Like brary’s popular Congressional Dialogue to our State’s economy and to our so many veterans, both Dan and Chris Dinner Series in 2013, which has just State’s identity. The Vermont families continue to make lasting contributions concluded its 45th dinner. Marcelle and and businesses that keep this sector vi- to their community, our Common- I have had the pleasure of enjoying brant and viable are also an essential wealth, and this great Nation. many wonderful nights at the Library part of the fabric of our State. I am So, on this Veterans Day, I am grate- attending these delightful dinners and proud to recognize one of those busi- ful to all those who served our country discussions. nesses today. Nestled along the west- in uniform. Our Commonwealth is Marcelle and I have had so many ern slopes of Vermont’s highest peak, made safer because of their service and wonderful experiences with Kathy. I Mount Mansfield, Runamok Maple is stronger because of their example. To have to mention one especially. When one of the roughly 1500 sugar producers Dan and Chris McDaniel, all Kentucky Pope Francis came to speak to a joint in Vermont that produce nearly half of veterans, and their families, it is an meeting of Congress, Kathy had ar- the Nation’s maple syrup. Owned and honor to say thank you. ranged to have a special Bible from the operated by Laura and Eric Sorkin, f Library’s collection available to be Runamok Maple exemplifies the inno- blessed by the Pope. She knew the vation and entrepreneurship that is re- TRIBUTE TO KATHLEEN OTT Pope would bless it, so she arranged to vitalizing communities across Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I have with it several religious medals Vermont. want to recognize Kathleen ‘‘Kathy’’ and other things important to her and Maple sugaring is a tradition carried Ott, who recently retired from her role her family available to be a part of the forward and refined by each new gen- as the Director of the Library of Con- blessing. I know the Pope didn’t mind, eration of Vermonters. The Sorkins gress’ Congressional Relations Office and those of us there thought, ‘‘This is themselves benefited from the after 11 years of dedicated service to why we think the world of her.’’ mentorship of nearby sugar producers the Library and to Congress. Kathy has always been known as a before launching their own business a Appointed in 2008 by former Librar- reliable and trusted source for Library decade ago. In 2016, recognizing an op- ian of Congress, Dr. James Billington, of Congress information. She will be portunity, they pumped money and en- Kathy was sought after by the Library greatly missed by Members of Congress ergy into a diversification effort that for her extensive experience inter- and congressional staff alike. Marcelle included a retail line of flavor-infused facing with Congress from both the and I wish Kathy the best in retire- and barrel-aged syrups, all packaged public and private sectors. As the di- ment. and branded for the direct sales mar- rector of the Library’s Congressional f ket. Two years later, I was proud to Relations Office, she spent more than a support funding for the Northern Bor- decade of her career building strong bi- BAT WEEK der Regional Commission that in turn partisan relationships between the Li- Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, in the allowed Fairfax, VT, to expand waste- brary, Congress, and congressional midst of fall celebrations such as Hal- water infrastructure to Runamok’s staff. loween or, for fans in Washington and new manufacturing home, an old facil- Kathy has had the privilege of serv- Houston, the World Series, I want to ity that once manufactured Scrabble ing two Librarians of Congress, Dr. take a moment to highlight another game tiles. The improvements enabled James Billington and Dr. Carla D. Hay- important annual celebration that oc- Runamok’s expansion from 45 to 100 den. Kathy was instrumental in sup- curred last week: Bat Week. employees and revitalized a part of the porting Dr. Hayden’s confirmation It is fitting that last week, the Sen- historic town. process. With the help of Kathy’s tire- ate approved an appropriations bill to Through their products, writings, and less effort throughout the nomination fund the Fish and Wildlife Service. At creativity, the Sorkins and their out- process, Dr. Hayden was overwhelm- this time each year, we join our friends standing staff are not only producing ingly confirmed in a bipartisan fashion at the Fish and Wildlife Service, con- world-class value-added products, they by the Senate during the 114th Con- servation groups around the world, and are changing how people think about gress. bat enthusiasts to recognize the irre- maple syrup. Long gone are the days In her time at the Library, Kathy has placeable role of bats and to highlight when it was considered a mere con- shaped the Library’s relationship with our urgent fight to protect them. diment for pancakes. I was not sur- Congress through 3 Presidential admin- Many do not know the profound im- prised, then, to see Runamok Maple istrations, 6 Congresses, and 11 budget pact that bats have on our environ- featured in a recent Washington Post and appropriations cycles, building bi- ment and our economy. For an agricul- article about the many possibilities of partisan support for Library of Con- tural state like Vermont, bats are vital Vermont’s sweetest export. gress initiatives along the way. Addi- to both our ecosystem and our econ- In recognition of the families across tionally, she worked with 10 different omy. They control pests, pollinate our State who continue to keep this chairs of the Senate Rules and Admin- crops, and even spread seeds. Some bedrock Vermont sector thriving, I ask

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05NO6.005 S05NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE November 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6387 unanimous consent to have that article flavor in a bread or cookie, ice cream, or bar- your breakfast that does not involve pan- printed in the RECORD. becue sauce, this is the grade of choice.’’ cakes or waffles. There being no objection, the mate- Storage. Keep unopened maple syrup in a Maple Spiced Glazed Nuts. These are defi- cool, dry spot, out of direct light. The rial was ordered to be printed in the nitely worth adding to your party food rep- Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association ertoire—they make an ideal game-day snack. RECORD as follows: recommends storing opened maple syrup in Grilled Maple-Marinated Portobello Mush- [From the Washington Post, Sept. 2, 2019] the refrigerator. Or to keep it in very good rooms. Maple syrup is paired with soy sauce BEFORE YOU POUR ALL THAT MAPLE SYRUP shape, you can freeze it, going through as and earthy mushrooms for an umami-rich ON YOUR PANCAKES, HERE’S WHAT YOU many freezing and thawing cycles as you meatless main. SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IT want, the group says, as long as you let it Maple-Chipotle Basting Sauce. Consider (By Becky Krystal) thaw completely and stir in any condensa- using a darker grade for this sauce, which is tion that forms on the top of the syrup. right at home on pork or any other grilled It’s fall, so you can take your pumpkin Even when properly stored, maple syrup meat. spice and . . . enjoy it in your deodorant, can crystallize. In ‘‘The Clever Cook’s Kitch- candles, lattes and, well, seemingly every- en Handbook: 5,037 Ingenious Hints, Secrets, f thing. Me? When I think of fall flavors, I Shortcuts, and Solutions,’’ author David think about maple syrup. It is actually a bit RECOGNIZING VERMONT’S AWARD- Joachim suggests heating the jar of syrup in WINNING CHEESEMAKERS odd when you consider that spring is the sea- a pan of hot water over low heat until the son when producers collect and cook down crystals dissolve. (Move the syrup to a glass Mr. LEAHY. Madam President. ear- the sap from the maple trees. Still, I’m going jar or heatproof bowl if it’s in plastic.) Or, lier this year, Vermonters who are ex- to stick with my convictions, because maple try microwaving it for 10 to 15 seconds on panding and elevating one of syrup to me evokes New England and flannel medium power. Of course, you can consider Vermont’s most honored products— and colorful foliage, all of which are the es- it candy and just eat the crystals, too. sence of fall. Joachim says you can salvage moldy maple cheese—were recognized with a record And no, it’s not just sweet. ‘‘Maple syrup is syrup by scraping or straining out the mold number of ribbons at the American a lot more complex than sugar,’’ says Laura and bringing the syrup to a full boil and re- Cheese Society’s 36th Annual Awards Sorkin, who owns Vermont-based Runamok turning it to a clean jar or bottle. competition in Richmond, VA. I am de- Maple with her husband, Eric. ‘‘There’s a lot Substituting. ‘‘Maple syrup is about as lighted, though not surprised, that a more nuance than what you would get with sweet as sugar, so you can replace it using an total of 44 Vermont cheeses won granulated sugar.’’ The flavor can vary de- equal amount of syrup,’’ according to the awards, including 5 that were finalists pending on the time of year, but Sorkin says Vermont-based experts at King Arthur toffee, caramel, honey and apple are among Flour. ‘‘Decrease the liquid by 3 to 4 table- for Best of Show. Many of these the notes she can pick out. There’s also a spoons per 1 cup substitution.’’ If you’re add- cheeses are featured every year at our balance of sweetness and acidity. ing maple syrup to a recipe that doesn’t call annual Taste of Vermont, held here on We’ve all poured maple syrup over our pan- for liquid, you need to increase the flour by Capitol Hill each May. cakes and waffles. Maybe even a little too 1 tablespoon for every 1⁄4 cup maple syrup Vermont’s talented Vermont much—that stuff is $$$! Here’s what you need used. KAF emphasizes using room tempera- cheesemakers have brought home top to know about how to better understand, ap- ture maple syrup, because if it’s cold, it can awards from this competition each cause other ingredients, including butter, to preciate and use that liquid gold. (Sorry, year, but never before has the State Mimi.) clump. If you use a darker grade, expect a The grades. In 2015, the U.S. Department of ‘‘delightfully caramelly’’ flavor. been a winner across so many cat- Agriculture updated its maple grades to Flavoring your own. Runamok’s eclectic egories. Despite its small size, Vermont come into line with standards already adopt- infused syrups include such flavors as hibis- was in the top three States for the ed by several states and Canada. One of the cus, makrut lime-leaf, smoked chile pepper number of awards earned—a significant goals with the new grades was to give con- and ginger. (Here’s a link to a coffee syrup in accomplishment for this bedrock sec- sumers better descriptors of flavor and color, our archives.) If you’re interested in creating tor in our State. as well as allow some of the very dark syrup your own infusions, especially with whole spices, Sorkin suggests gently heating the The winners came from every corner previously classified as B grade to be folded of Vermont, every scale of production, into the A grade, providing easier access for syrup and letting the ingredients steep for a home cooks. Sorkin says it’s worth keeping few hours. Taste every so often to see wheth- and for many varieties of cheese. Large in mind that the strength of flavor does not er you’ve achieved the right level of flavor. producers, like the Cabot Creamery Co- always occur in a smooth progression along Keep in mind that it’s better to be conserv- operative, which represents hundreds with color, as you can get a lighter-colored ative than add too much or steep too long. of farm families, came home as win- Uses. ‘‘I would just love it if people would syrup with an intense taste and a darker start thinking beyond pancakes,’’ Sorkin ners. So, too, did small operations like that’s milder. says. She notes that honey has really come Barn First Creamery, which is home to Still, here is the rundown of how the gov- into its own as an ingredient to be appre- just 32 goats and 2 farmer- ernment describes the grades aimed at indi- ciated and used in a variety of ways and cheesemakers. This contrast and di- vidual buyers (there is a processing grade hopes the time will come soon for maple that can be used by manufacturers making verse success is a fitting illustration of syrup. Maple syrup on a cheese board? Go for other products), ordered from least to most Vermont’s agricultural landscape. it! In Vermont, people have been putting intense, as well as early to late season: The Vermont Cheese Council helped maple syrup in their coffee for a long time, Grade A, golden color/delicate flavor: and Sorkin says it works in tea, too, particu- to support the Vermont cheesemakers ‘‘Mild maple taste,’’ according to the USDA. larly a black variety (try it in chai). She is, involved in the American Cheese Soci- You might know this from its previous as you would expect, a proponent of maple ety’s competition by providing tech- grade, Fancy. The Vermont Maple Sugar syrup in cocktails. nical assistance and marketing sup- Makers’ Association suggests serving this Sorkin says maple syrup can be lost in port. This council’s foundational role is grade with the expected breakfast fare or flour-heavy baked goods, so she prefers to rich dairy, such as ice cream or yogurt. to help produce and advance Vermont- save it for situations when it can really made cheese. The success of Vermont Grade A, amber color/rich flavor: ‘‘A full- shine, such as in frostings (buttercream or bodied maple taste of medium intensity,’’ cream cheese), glazes and a simple syrup ap- cheesemakers at this year’s American the USDA says. If you choose only one grade, plied to a cake. It can be used in a wide vari- Cheese Society’s Annual Awards is just Sorkin says, it should be this one. It’s great ety of savory applications, too, adding just the latest testament to its effective- on waffles and pancakes, but the Vermont the right balance when played against other ness. Similar to the American Cheese association also recommends it for salad flavors. Sorkin, who trained at the French Society, the Vermont Cheese Council dressings, cocktails and barbecue sauce. Culinary Institute in New York (now the Grade A, dark color/robust flavor: The provides the public and food profes- International Culinary Center), likes to add sionals with educational events to USDA is less helpful on the last two grades, a drizzle on top of a sweet potato and tahini explaining that this grade has a stronger dip. Her other recipes include maple vinai- learn more about cheese and cheese taste than the lighter colors. You don’t say. grettes, roasted cabbage and crispy tofu. Al- making throughout the State. Anyway, our friends from Vermont like to ways worth considering: Maple butter. Cheese is a staple for Vermont agri- take advantage of its hearty flavor by pour- Need some more ideas? Here are a few con- culture and value added production, ing it over baked fruit and vegetables and tenders from our archives: with over 45 cheesemakers—the most using it as a glaze for meat and vegetables. Frozen Maple Mousse. This is very much per capita of any State—throughout It can also shine in baking. like a no-chum ice cream, which you can Vermont working with sheep, goats, Grade A, very dark/strong flavor: You drizzle with a bit more maple syrup, natu- guessed it—‘‘a maple taste that is stronger rally. and multiple cow breeds, to produce than robust.’’ Okay then! What say you, Maple Olive Oil Pecan Granola. Here’s an- world-class artisanal cheese. The Vermont? ‘‘When you need a strong maple other way to incorporate maple syrup into State’s Department of Tourism and

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Pulliam to State’s economy and tradition. Executive Calendar No. 205, Mark T. be U.S. District Judge for the Western I am proud to celebrate the success of Pittman to be U.S. District Judge for District of Texas. all the cheese producers throughout the Northern District of Texas. I was absent but had I been present, my home State of Vermont and want I was absent but had I been present I I would have voted no on rollcall vote now to recognize the Vermont would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 257 the confirmation of Executive cheesemakers receiving awards from No. 243 the motion to invoke cloture on Calendar No. 350, Martha Maria Pacold this year’s American Cheese Council. Executive Calendar No. 231, Jeffery to be U.S. District Judge for the North- They include Barn First Creamery, Vincent Brown to be U.S. District ern District of Illinois. Westfield; Boston Post Dairy, Enosburg Judge for the Southern District of I was absent but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote Falls; Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Texas. Cabot; Fairy Tale Farm, Bridport; I was absent but had I been present I No. 258 the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 364, William Shaw Stick- Grafton Village Cheese Company, Graf- would have voted no on rollcall vote man IV to be U.S. District Judge for ton; Jasper Hill Farm, Greensboro; No. 244 the motion to invoke cloture on the Western District of Pennsylvania. Maplebrook Farm, Bennington; Mt. Executive Calendar No. 232, Brantley Mansfield Creamery, Morrisville; Par- I was absent but had I been present, Starr to be United States District I would have voted no on rollcall vote ish Hill Creamery, West Westminster; Judge for the Northern District of Sage Farm Goat Dairy, Stowe; Spring No. 276 the confirmation of Executive Texas. Calendar No. 233, Stephanie Haines to Brook Farm/Farms for City Kids Foun- I was absent but had I been present I be U.S. District Judge for the Western dation, Reading; Vermont Creamery, would have voted no on rollcall vote District of Pennsylvania. Websterville; Vermont Farmstead No. 245 the motion to invoke cloture on I was absent but had I been present, Cheese Company, Woodstock; Vermont Executive Calendar No. 233, Stephanie I would have voted no on rollcall vote Shepherd, Putney; and Von Trapp L. Haines to be United States District No. 278 the confirmation of Executive Farmstead, Waitsfield. Judge for the Western District of Penn- Calendar No. 327, Steven D. Grimberg f sylvania. to be U.S. District Judge for the North- VOTE EXPLANATION I was absent but had I been present I ern District of Illinois. would have voted no on rollcall vote I was absent but had I been present, Ms. HARRIS. Madam President, I No. 247 the motion to invoke cloture on I would have voted no on rollcall vote was absent but had I been present, I Executive Calendar No. 327, Steven D. No. 279 the confirmation of Executive would have voted no on rollcall vote Grimberg to be U.S. District Judge for Calendar No. 352, Steven C. Seeger to No. 234, the motion to invoke cloture the Northern District of Georgia. be U.S. District Judge for the Northern on Executive Calendar No. 119, Michael I was absent but had I been present I District of Illinois. T. Liburdi to be U.S. District Judge for would have voted no on rollcall vote I was absent but had I been present I the District of Arizona. No. 248 the motion to invoke cloture on would have voted no on rollcall vote I was absent but had I been present, Executive Calendar No. 345, Jason K. No. 315 the motion to invoke cloture on I would have voted no on rollcall vote Pulliam to be United States District Executive Calendar No. 359, Frank Wil- No. 235, the motion to invoke cloture liam Volk, of West Virginia, to be on Executive Calendar No. 120, Peter D. Judge for the Western District of Texas. United States District Judge for the Welte to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia. District of North Dakota. I was absent but had I been present I would have voted no on rollcall vote I was absent but had I been present I I was absent but had I been present, would have voted no on rollcall vote I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 249 the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 350, Martha No. 316 the motion to invoke cloture on No. 236 the confirmation of Executive Executive Calendar No. 363, Charles R. Calendar No. 119, Michael T. Liburdi to Maria Pacold to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Eskridge III, of Texas, to be United be U.S. District Judge for the District States District Judge for the Southern of Arizona. I was absent but had I been present I would have voted no on rollcall vote District of Texas. I was absent but had I been present, I was absent but had I been present I No. 250 the motion to invoke cloture on I would have voted no on rollcall vote would have voted no on rollcall vote Executive Calendar No. 352, Steven C. No. 237, the confirmation of Executive No. 317 the motion to invoke cloture on Seeger to be U.S. District Judge for the Calendar No. 120, Peter D. Welte to be Executive Calendar No. 328, David John Northern District of Illinois. U.S. District Judge for the District of Novak, of Virginia, to be United States I was absent but had I been present I North Dakota. District Judge for the Eastern District I was absent but had I been present I would have voted no on rollcall vote of Virginia. would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 251 the motion to invoke cloture on I was absent but had I been present I No. 238 the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 364, William would have voted no on rollcall vote Executive Calendar No. 203, James Shaw Stickman IV to be U.S. District No. 318 the motion to invoke cloture on Wesley Hendrix to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Penn- Executive Calendar No. 348, Rachel P. Judge for the Northern District of sylvania. Kovner to be U.S. District Judge for Texas. I was absent but had I been present, the Eastern District of New York. I was absent but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote I was absent but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 253 the confirmation of Executive I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 239 the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 205, Mark T. Pittman to No. 320 the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 203, James Wesley be U.S. District Judge for the Northern Calendar No. 359, Frank William Volk, Hendrix to be U.S. District Judge for District of Texas. of West Virginia, to be United States the Northern District of Texas. I was absent but had I been present, District Judge for the Southern Dis- I was absent but had I been present I I would have voted no on rollcall vote trict of West Virginia. would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 254 the confirmation of Executive I was absent but had I been present, No. 240 the motion to invoke cloture on Calendar No. 231, Jeffrey Vincent I would have voted no on rollcall vote Executive Calendar No. 204, Sean D. Brown to be U.S. District Judge for the No. 321 the confirmation of Executive Jordan to be U.S. District Judge for Southern District of Texas. Calendar No. 363, Charles R. Eskridge the Eastern District of Texas. I was absent but had I been present, III, of Texas, to be United States Dis- I was absent but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote trict Judge for the Southern District of I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 255 the confirmation of Executive Texas.

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Making the Virginia, to be United States District knownst to many, Nevada is home to Senate a welcoming place for everyone Judge for the Eastern District of Vir- some of the largest agricultural oper- is an ongoing struggle, but her efforts ginia. ations in the Nation, and over the past certainly made it a little bit better for I was absent but had I been present, 100 years, the Nevada Farm Bureau women Senators for years to come. I would have voted no on rollcall vote Federation has provided a reliable and Kay was an inspirational role model No. 323 the confirmation of Executive steady source of advocacy for the agri- to young girls and young women in Calendar No. 348, Rachel P. Kovner to cultural community in the Silver North Carolina, often encouraging be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern State. them to run for office at her events. I District of New York. On February 25, 1919, Assemblyman have no doubt that many of them now f Care C. Tidd of Smith, NV, introduced hold public office. Nevada Assembly Bill 110 in the Ne- My deepest sympathies are with ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS vada Legislature. The purpose of the Kay’s loved ones. I am grateful for her bill was to provide for cooperative agri- passionate service to her State and our TRIBUTE TO RANDY VEACH cultural and home economics extension country, and I am proud to continue work in several counties in accordance her work in the U.S. Senate.∑ ∑ Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I with the Smith-Lever Act and provide f rise today to recognize Arkansas Farm for the organization of county farm bu- 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF NORTH OF Bureau President Randy Veach for his reaus. Following formation of an au- THE JAMES MAGAZINE years of dedication to Natural State thorized county farm bureau, the bill farm families and rural communities directed that bureau as the official ∑ Mr. KAINE. Madam President, I want and celebrate his leadership, advocacy, body within county for carrying on ex- to wish a happy 25th anniversary to and passion for agriculture as his serv- tension work in agriculture and home North of the James magazine and con- ice as president comes to a close. economics in cooperation with the Co- gratulate it on reaching this milestone. As a third-generation farmer, Randy operative Services Program and the I want to thank editor Charles has made advocating for the rural way Land-Grant University System. The McGuigan and all who worked tire- of life his calling. He grew up on his first Nevada Farm Bureau office was lessly to make the publication what it family’s farm in the community of founded in Lyon County. is today. The magazine started off in a Lost Cane in Mississippi County. He Over the course of the past century, garage in Richmond’s North Side continues farming on that land with the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation neighborhood. It has been exciting to his wife Thelma where they grow cot- has evolved from its original form into see the news outlet grow and become ton, soybeans, rice, wheat, corn, and a private nonprofit organization and an integral part of the community it milo. strong advocate for the State’s farmers serves. North of the James has served His commitment to the industry has and ranchers, voicing the concerns of as a unique, hyper-local voice that extended beyond his own fields. For its membership to policymakers on the Richmonders can relate to. This is evi- decades, Randy has been a voice for Ar- local, State and federal levels. Addi- dent by the loyal readership in the area kansas agriculture producers, working tionally, the Nevada Farm Bureau Fed- throughout all these years. to develop policies that benefit farm- eration continues its century-old part- I am proud that this year, Charles ers. He has served in a number of lead- nership with Cooperative Extension in McGuigan was awarded first place for ership positions at the local level up to the Silver State. the feature writing portfolio by the the national level. He is a member of The Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Virginia Press Association. He also was the American Farm Bureau board of di- is currently made up of 11 county farm awarded second place for the feature ti- rectors, and in 2015, he was appointed bureau organizations representing tled ‘‘Kaity Kasper: Blazing into that to the U.S. Department of Agri- nearly 18,000 family members. I am Good Night.’’ I was proud to be fea- culture’s Trade Advisory Committee pleased to recognize the Nevada Farm tured by the magazine in 2012, and I for Tobacco, Cotton, and Peanuts. Bureau’s 100 years of service to Nevad- was humbled to be among great Vir- For 11 years, Randy has been at the ans and our great State and wish the ginians, like Oliver Hill, who have been helm of Arkansas Farm Bureau where group well in continuing its work on on the cover over the years. he worked to advance the priorities of behalf of farmers and ranchers for Local news is a vital part of our com- farmers and ranchers. As a member of many years to come.∑ munities. Whether it is keeping readers the Senate Agriculture Committee, I f informed about art exhibits and food or have been blessed to have Randy’s shining a spotlight on Virginians, we knowledge, experience, and insight to REMEMBERING KAY HAGAN are grateful for North of the James’ help craft farm bills and ag policy that ∑ Ms. DUCKWORTH. Madam President, dedication to serving Richmonders for support Arkansas’ agricultural indus- I come before the Senate today to the past 25 years. I know they will keep try and strengthen rural communities honor the life of Kay Hagan, who I had up the great work.∑ throughout our state. the honor of serving in Congress with f I am grateful for the friendship we from 2013 to 2014. A beloved public serv- have built, for his advice, and most im- ant, businesswoman, mother, wife and REMEMBERING JOHN H. ADLER portantly, his service on behalf of our friend, Kay passed away last month at ∑ Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, I State’s farmers and ranchers. Although the age of 66. am honored to rise today in recogni- his time as president is ending, I know I admired Kay’s ability to find com- tion of the late John H. Adler on the his advocacy for agriculture will con- mon ground and work in a bipartisan occasion of the dedication of the John tinue. manner without compromising her core H. Adler Memorial Park at Challenge I wish Randy and Thelma much hap- beliefs, as evidenced by both her many Grove in Cherry Hill, NJ. piness in this next chapter of their legislative successes and her many cou- The Honorable John H. Adler was a lives.∑ rageous votes, including healthcare re- remarkable public servant who worked f form and expanded background checks. tirelessly on behalf of New Jersey resi- She was also a tireless voice for wom- dents for decades. Growing up in south- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NE- en’s rights, and advocated for hard- ern New Jersey, John worked hard in VADA FARM BUREAU FEDERA- working North Carolinians and U.S. school and overcame many personal TION Servicemembers by fighting to crack challenges to earn his undergraduate ∑ Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam Presi- down on predatory payday lending. and law degrees from Harvard Univer- dent, I come forward today to recog- Roughly a decade before I brought sity before returning home to Camden nize the 100th anniversary of the Ne- my daughter Maile onto the Senate County. He began a selfless career in

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Committee and served on the Environ- made to protect our country and that Since its founding, Pink Stable has mental Committee. One of John’s sig- they are choosing Idaho to call home also made a significant positive impact nature achievements, New Jersey’s when they complete their service in in the community by maintaining its Smoke-Free Air Act, has greatly im- the military. As your U.S. Senator commitment to customer service and proved the lives of New Jerseyans and from the great State of Idaho, it is my quality products. Through the Main will undoubtedly continue to positively pleasure to recognize Rhino Metals, Street South Carolina Program, the impact the health and well-being of our Inc., in Caldwell as the Veteran-owned city of Camden has allocated $32.5 mil- State’s residents for generations. Idaho Small Business of the Day for lion to revitalize the historic down- In 2008, John was elected to the November 5, 2019. town area and expand the local econ- House of Representatives, becoming Rhino Metals, Inc., is owned and op- omy. Kathryn’s business has helped in- the first Democratic lawmaker to rep- erated by U.S. Air Force veteran Don spire others to consider opening shops resent New Jersey’s Third Congres- Suggs and is known for its quality, and restaurants in downtown Camden. sional District in more than a century. hand-crafted products. The company Pink Stable has become an integral Upon his arrival on Capitol Hill, John began in the 1990s as an aircraft res- part of the community, proving that a quickly established a reputation for toration business and eventually ex- Camden-based business can flourish hard work, compromise, and compas- panded to sell gun safes, tool chests, through determination and a well-exe- sion. He advocated forcefully for sen- and custom furniture. Suggs was in- cuted business plan. Kathryn was recently awarded with iors, members of the armed services spired to open Rhino Metals following the honor of South Carolina Young En- and veterans, and the environment. He his time serving in the Air Force as a trepreneur of the Year by the South recognized the strategic and military fighter pilot flying a McDonnell Doug- Carolina Small Business Administra- importance of Joint Base McGuire-Dix- las F–4 airplane, known as the ‘‘rhino’’ tion in 2019 for her outstanding con- Lakehurst and sought to attract new for its toughness and long nose. tributions. Pink Stable’s success has missions to help preserve the installa- After transitioning back to civilian led Kathryn to open another small tion’s role in our national defense. He life, Suggs used the skills and work business in the Camden area, Evelyn’s was well known for working across the ethic acquired during his military serv- Bridal Store, which was recognized as aisle and overcoming partisanship to ice to build his business. Rhino Metals South Carolina’s Best Bridal Store in makes an effort to give back to fellow accomplish meaningful legislation to 2017. I am honored to recognize Kath- veterans seeking to reenter civilian the benefit of our families and con- ryn and the entire team at Pink Stable life. As a result, Suggs employs a large stituents. as the Senate Small Business of the I am honored to have served with number veterans and remains com- Week. Their boutique is a great exam- John both in the New Jersey Legisla- mitted to the values he learned while ple of how strategic vision and deter- ture and as members of New Jersey’s serving in the U.S. Air Force. mination can create commercial suc- Congressional Delegation. John rep- Congratulations to Don Suggs and all cess, and I look forward to watching of the employees at Rhino Metals, Inc., resented the very best of our law- their continued growth.∑ makers, and his sudden passing in 2011 for being selected as the Veteran- was an immense loss to the Garden owned Idaho Small Business of the Day f State. Today, John’s wife, Shelley, and for November 5, 2019. You make our REMEMBERING THOMAS IVERSON, their sons, Jeffrey, Alex, Andrew, and great State proud, and I look forward JR. Oliver, continue to carry on his legacy to your continued growth and success.∑ ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I of service and extraordinary dedication f have come to the floor to pay tribute to our friends, neighbors, and commu- RECOGNIZING PINK STABLE to Thomas Iverson, Jr., a longtime New nities. ∑ Hampshire resident and law enforce- Mr. President, I acknowledge and Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Madam Presi- ment official who passed away recently commend the Camden County Board of dent, as a member of the Committee on at the age of 72. Although he was born Freeholders on the dedication of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship, in Massachusetts and lived briefly in John H. Adler Memorial Park at Chal- each week I recognize a small business Maine, George was in many ways a lenge Grove as a fitting tribute to re- that exemplifies the American entre- quintessential Granite Stater. He had member one of New Jersey’s most hon- preneurial spirit at the heart of our big personality and a passion for public orable sons. I would like to once again economy. This week, it is my privilege service that brought him to posts recognize, applaud, and remember the to honor a business that provides qual- across our great State. Honorable John H. Adler’s extraor- ity women’s clothing while also fos- After an honorable discharge from dinary life and his service to the people tering economic development within the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war, of New Jersey.∑ its immediate community. It is my Tom began his long career in law en- f pleasure to recognize Pink Stable of forcement with the Manchester Police Camden, SC, as the Senate Small Busi- Department. He served in New Hamp- RECOGNIZING RHINO METALS, INC. ness of the Week. shire’s Queen City for 6 years before, at ∑ Mr. RISCH. Madam President, as a Pink Stable is a boutique located in the age of 26, becoming chief of police member and former chairman of the historic downtown Camden. Estab- for the town of Bradford, a small com- Senate Committee on Small Business lished in 2014, Kathryn Couch’s busi- munity of roughly 1000 residents west and Entrepreneurship, each month I ness provides both classic and trendy of Concord. He continued his commit- recognize and celebrate the American clothing at an affordable price for ment to protecting communities across entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting women of all ages. Kathryn filled an New Hampshire as lieutenant with the the success of a small business in my empty space in Camden’s downtown Merrimack Police Department, chief of Home State of Idaho. However, in after noticing there were few places police in Pembroke, and finally serving honor of Veterans Day on November 11, where women could buy contemporary as chief of the Litchfield Police De- this month I will honor a veteran- clothing with an element of southern partment. Following a law enforcement owned small business for each of the 10 flair. After securing private financing, career that spanned three and a half days the Senate is in legislative ses- she began implementing her unique decades with service in five towns, Tom sion. The personal sacrifices made by business plan and quickly developed a retired in 2004. America’s veterans have protected the loyal customer base. Currently, the Though a full retirement would have very freedoms and values that give business is expanding their brand and been well-deserved, Tom wanted to

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A bill to amend the Public Health make the same information available to the Agency for Piscataquis County in 2005, Service Act to improve the health of chil- public that Federal prisons and correctional acting as a link between communities dren and help better understand and enhance facilities are required to make available; to and the State in responding to natural awareness about unexpected sudden death in the Committee on the Judiciary. and manmade disasters in Maine’s early life. By Ms. MCSALLY (for herself, Mr. least populous county. He returned to S. 1399. A bill to amend title VIII of the KAINE, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. RUBIO, and the Granite State in 2012 and became Public Health Services Act to revise and ex- Mr. COONS): S. 2774. A bill to direct the Attorney Gen- involved in courthouse security for the tend nursing workforce development pro- grams. eral to establish and carry out a Veteran New Hampshire Judicial Branch’s fa- S. 1608. A bill to provide for the publication Treatment Court Program; to the Com- cilities in Manchester. by the Secretary of Health and Human Serv- mittee on the Judiciary. Throughout his career, Tom was a ices of physical activity recommendations By Mr. WICKER (for himself, Ms. CANT- strong proponent of what we now know for Americans. WELL, Mr. THUNE, and Ms. ROSEN): as community policing. He knew the S. 1657. A bill to provide assistance to com- S. 2775. A bill to improve the cyber work- value of police officers building trust bat the escalating burden of Lyme disease force of the United States, and for other pur- poses; to the Committee on Commerce, and forging strong ties with the people and other tick and vector-borne diseases and disorders. Science, and Transportation. they serve. When he served as chief in By Mr. GRAHAM, from the Committee on By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. CRUZ, Bradford, Pembroke, and Litchfield, the Judiciary, with an amendment in the na- and Mr. HAWLEY): Tom was a reliable and approachable ture of a substitute: S. 2776. A bill to impose sanctions with re- presence in the community. His com- S. 2511. A bill to amend title 40, United spect to foreign persons who engage in the mitment to this community-based ap- States Code, to provide the Marshal of the hostage-taking or wrongful detention of proach did not surprise those who knew Supreme Court of the United States and Su- United States citizens or aliens lawfully ad- mitted for permanent residence, and for him and his commitment to helping preme Court Police with the authority to protect the Chief Justice of the United other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign and enjoying the company of others. At States, any Associate Justice of the Supreme Relations. many local potlucks, he was known to Court, and other individuals in any location, By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and bring his trademark Norwegian meat- and for other purposes. Mr. WYDEN): balls with pasta. Although incredibly By Mr. ALEXANDER, from the Committee S. 2777. A bill to assist States, tribes, terri- giving of his time and wisdom, Tom on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, tories, counties, and cities in implementing with an amendment in the nature of a sub- the Family First Prevention Services Act, kept this recipe a closely-held secret. and for other purposes; to the Committee on The Granite State and the many stitute: S. 2619. A bill to amend the Public Health Finance. communities he served are grateful for Service Act to reauthorize the Healthy Start By Mr. ROUNDS (for himself, Mr. GRA- his many gifts and acts of selfless serv- program. HAM, and Mr. CORNYN): ice. In the last month, family and S. 2629. A bill to amend the Public Health S. 2778. A bill to reform the EB–5 Immi- friends have gathered to share and Service Act with respect to the Public grant Investor Program, and for other pur- cherish their many fond memories of Health Service Corps. poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. JOHNSON (for himself, Mr. him. I am with them in spirit as they By Mr. ALEXANDER, from the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, SCOTT of Florida, and Mr. RUBIO): reflect on the life of this good and gen- S. 2779. A bill to establish the Federal ∑ without amendment: erous man. S. 2740. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Prac- f Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the regu- tices, and for other purposes; to the Com- latory framework with respect to certain mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT nonprescription drugs that are marketed mental Affairs. A message from the President of the without an approved new drug application, By Mr. WICKER (for himself and Mrs. and for other purposes. HYDE-SMITH): United States was communicated to S. 2780. A bill to establish a training facil- the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his f ity to support functions and activities relat- secretaries. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ing to the licensing of commercial space f JOINT RESOLUTIONS launch and reentry activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED The following bills and joint resolu- Science, and Transportation. tions were introduced, read the first By Mr. KENNEDY: As in executive session the Presiding S. 2781. A bill to prohibit the involvement Officer laid before the Senate a mes- and second times by unanimous con- sent, and referred as indicated: of immediate family members of senior sage from the President of the United United States Government officials with States submitting a nomination which By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and Ukrainian entities; to the Committee on was referred to the Committee on Mrs. SHAHEEN): Foreign Relations. S. 2770. A bill to direct the Attorney Gen- By Ms. CANTWELL: Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- eral to make grants to States that have in sions. S. 2782. A bill to improve provisions of law place a law providing for the rights of sexual relating to sexual harassment and assault (The message received today is print- assault survivors, and for other purposes; to prevention at the National Oceanic and At- ed at the end of the Senate the Committee on the Judiciary. mospheric Administration, and for other proceedings.) By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Mr. BURR): f Science, and Transportation. S. 2771. A bill to amend the Natural Gas By Mr. ENZI: MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Act to protect consumers from excessive S. 2783. A bill to amend title 54, United rates, and for other purposes; to the Com- States Code, to establish, fund, and provide The following bill was read the first mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. for the use of amounts in a National Park time: By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Ms. COL- Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address H.R. 4842. An act to authorize the Sec- LINS, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): the maintenance backlog of the National retary of State to provide funds for a United S. 2772. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Park Service, and for other purposes; to the States pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, and for Social Security Act to provide for treatment Committee on the Judiciary. other purposes. of clinical psychologists as physicians for By Ms. HARRIS (for herself, Mrs. purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist f GILLIBRAND, Mr. BROWN, Mr. services under the Medicare program; to the BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MERKLEY, and Mr. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee on Finance. BENNET): By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. S. 2784. A bill to amend the Elementary The following reports of committees LEAHY, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. MERKLEY, and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- were submitted: Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, vide grants to local educational agencies to By Mr. ALEXANDER, from the Committee Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. establish ‘‘Family Friendly School’’ policies on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, SANDERS, Ms. HARRIS, Mrs. GILLI- at 500 elementary schools that align the with an amendment in the nature of a sub- BRAND, Mr. CASEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, school day with the work day to better sup- stitute: and Ms. WARREN): port working families and to disseminate the

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Fund for all Federal Aviation Adminis- centers grant program to support programs 348, a bill to amend title XVIII of the and activities during summer recess when tration activities in the event of a Gov- school is not in session; to the Committee on Social Security Act to provide for the ernment shutdown, and for other pur- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. distribution of additional residency po- poses. By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. sitions, and for other purposes. S. 814 MURPHY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Ms. S. 457 At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the BALDWIN): At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the name of the Senator from Maryland S. 2785. A bill to set forth a method of de- name of the Senator from New Hamp- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- termining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 814, a bill to amend title eligibility under the Patient Protection and sponsor of S. 457, a bill to require that XVIII of the Social Security Act to im- Affordable Care Act; to the Committee on $1 coins issued during 2019 honor Presi- prove access to diabetes outpatient Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. dent George H.W. Bush and to direct self-management training services, and By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. the Secretary of the Treasury to issue for other purposes. WICKER, and Mr. SULLIVAN): bullion coins during 2019 in honor of S. 839 S. 2786. A bill to establish a Federal advi- Barbara Bush. At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the sory committee to provide policy rec- S. 460 ommendations to the Secretary of Transpor- name of the Senator from Missouri tation on positioning the United States to At the request of Mr. WARNER, the (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor take advantage of emerging opportunities name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. of S. 839, a bill to extend Federal Pell for Arctic maritime transportation; to the MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Grant eligibility of certain short-term Committee on Commerce, Science, and 460, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- programs. Transportation. enue Code of 1986 to extend the exclu- S. 1032 f sion for employer-provided education At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND assistance to employer payments of names of the Senator from Maryland SENATE RESOLUTIONS student loans. (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator S. 479 from South Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) The following concurrent resolutions At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the were added as cosponsors of S. 1032, a and Senate resolutions were read, and name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. bill to amend the Internal Revenue referred (or acted upon), as indicated: SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. Code of 1986 to modify the definition of By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. 479, a bill to revise section 48 of title 18, income for purposes of determining the RISCH, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. GARD- United States Code, and for other pur- tax-exempt status of certain corpora- NER): S. Res. 406. A resolution recognizing that poses. tions. for 50 years, the Association of South East S. 514 S. 1102 Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its ten mem- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the bers, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Ma- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. name of the Senator from New Jersey laysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor Thailand, and Vietnam, have worked with 514, a bill to amend title 38, United of S. 1102, a bill to promote security the United States toward stability, pros- States Code, to improve the benefits perity, and peace in Southeast Asia, and ex- and energy partnerships in the Eastern pressing the sense of the Senate that the and services provided by the Depart- Mediterranean, and for other purposes. United States will continue to remain a ment of Veterans Affairs to women vet- S. 1238 strong, reliable, and active partner in the erans, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. ERNST, the ASEAN region; to the Committee on Foreign S. 610 name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Relations. At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mr. KAINE (for himself, Mr. WAR- the names of the Senator from Wash- 1238, a bill to provide requirements for NER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. CARDIN, ington (Ms. CANTWELL) and the Senator Executive agency spending at the end and Mr. MCCONNELL): S. Res. 407. A resolution congratulating the from Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) were of a fiscal year, and for other purposes. Washington Nationals on winning the 2019 added as cosponsors of S. 610, a bill to S. 1380 Major League Baseball World Series; consid- amend title 9 of the United States Code At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the ered and agreed to. with respect to arbitration. names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. By Mr. MERKLEY: S. 692 LEE) and the Senator from New Jersey S. Con. Res. 29. A concurrent resolution At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the (Mr. BOOKER) were added as cosponsors urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat name of the Senator from Wyoming meat trade and to enforce existing laws of S. 1380, a bill to amend the Federal against such trade; to the Committee on (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- Rules of Criminal Procedure to remind Foreign Relations. sor of S. 692, a bill to amend the Inter- prosecutors of their obligations under f nal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the Supreme Court case law. excise tax on medical devices. S. 1381 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 696 At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the S. 170 At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the name of the Senator from New York At the request of Mr. DAINES, the name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor sponsor of S. 1381, a bill to modify the COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 696, a bill to designate the same presumption of service connection for 170, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- individual serving as the Chief Nurse veterans who were exposed to herbicide enue Code of 1986 to limit the amount Officer of the Public Health Service as agents while serving in the Armed of certain qualified conservation con- the National Nurse for Public Health. Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam tributions. S. 750 era, and for other purposes. S. 179 At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the S. 1421 At the request of Mr. TESTER, the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- name of the Senator from North Da- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 750, a bill to amend the kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- 179, a bill to direct the Secretary of Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per- sponsor of S. 1421, a bill to award a Veterans Affairs to carry out a clinical manently extend the new markets tax Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d trial of the effects of cannabis on cer- credit, and for other purposes. Headquarters Special Troops and the tain health outcomes of adults with S. 762 3133d Signal Service Company in rec- chronic pain and post-traumatic stress At the request of Mr. MORAN, the ognition of their unique and distin- disorder, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from California guished service as a ‘‘Ghost Army’’

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At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, gibility for caregiver programs, and 1458, a bill to codify the Outdoor Recre- the names of the Senator from New temporarily extend benefits for vet- ation Legacy Partnership Program of Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator erans who are determined ineligible for the National Park Service, and for from Michigan (Mr. PETERS) were the family caregiver program, and for other purposes. added as cosponsors of S. 1820, a bill to other purposes. S. 1583 improve the integrity and safety of S. 2248 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the horseracing by requiring a uniform At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South name of the Senator from Minnesota anti-doping and medication control Carolina, the name of the Senator from (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- program to be developed and enforced Montana (Mr. DAINES) was added as a sponsor of S. 1583, a bill to amend the by an independent Horseracing Anti- cosponsor of S. 2248, a bill to amend Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Preven- Doping and Medication Control Au- title 10, United States Code, to redesig- tion Act to provide for additional pro- thority. nate and expand the Troops-to-Teach- cedures for families with children S. 1822 ers Program, and for other purposes. under the age of 6, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. WICKER, the S. 2254 poses. name of the Senator from West Vir- At the request of Mr. BROWN, the S. 1590 ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) and the Senator from Rhode At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the sponsor of S. 1822, a bill to require the name of the Senator from New York Federal Communications Commission Island (Mr. REED) were added as co- sponsors of S. 2254, a bill to amend the (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- to issue rules relating to the collection sponsor of S. 1590, a bill to amend the of data with respect to the availability Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create State Department Basic Authorities of broadband services, and for other a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, Act of 1956 to authorize rewards for purposes. to establish a Pension Rehabilitation thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to S. 1838 Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to mul- transnational organized crime, and for At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the other purposes. name of the Senator from New Jersey tiemployer defined benefit plans, and for other purposes. S. 1622 (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor S. 2353 At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the of S. 1838, a bill to amend the Hong At the request of Mr. PETERS, the name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Kong Policy Act of 1992, and for other names of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. purposes. MURKOWSKI) and the Senator from Cali- 1622, a bill to amend the Controlled S. 1846 fornia (Ms. HARRIS) were added as co- Substances Act to list fentanyl-related At the request of Mr. PETERS, the sponsors of S. 2353, a bill to direct the substances as schedule I controlled name of the Senator from New York Administrator of the Federal Emer- substances. (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- gency Management Agency to develop sor of S. 1846, a bill to amend the S. 1665 guidance for firefighters and other Homeland Security Act of 2002 to pro- At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the emergency response personnel on best vide for engagements with State, local, name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. practices to protect them from expo- Tribal, and territorial governments, CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- sure to PFAS and to limit and prevent and for other purposes. sor of S. 1665, a bill to modify the pro- the release of PFAS into the environ- cedures for issuing special recreation S. 1954 ment, and for other purposes. permits for certain public land units, At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South S. 2417 and for other purposes. Carolina, the name of the Senator from At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the S. 1757 Iowa (Ms. ERNST) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Indiana sponsor of S. 1954, a bill to require the At the request of Ms. ERNST, the (Mr. BRAUN), the Senator from Ten- Secretary of the Treasury to mint com- names of the Senator from Delaware nessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN) and the Sen- memorative coins in recognition of the (Mr. COONS), the Senator from Min- ator from New Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) nesota (Ms. SMITH), the Senator from 75th anniversary of the integration of were added as cosponsors of S. 2417, a South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT), the Sen- baseball. bill to provide for payment of proceeds ator from California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) S. 2026 from savings bonds to a State with and the Senator from West Virginia At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the title to such bonds pursuant to the (Mrs. CAPITO) were added as cosponsors name of the Senator from Connecticut judgment of a court. of S. 1757, a bill to award a Congres- (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor S. 2427 sional Gold Medal, collectively, to the of S. 2026, a bill to amend the Richard At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, United States Army Rangers Veterans B. Russell National School Lunch Act the name of the Senator from Mis- of World War II in recognition of their to reauthorize the farm to school pro- sissippi (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added extraordinary service during World gram, and for other purposes. as a cosponsor of S. 2427, a bill to War II. S. 2179 amend title 31, United States Code, to S. 1766 At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the require the Secretary of the Treasury At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the name of the Senator from New York to mint and issue quarter dollars in names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- commemoration of the 19th Amend- GRASSLEY) and the Senator from New sponsor of S. 2179, a bill to amend the ment to the Constitution of the United Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were added Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide States, and for other purposes. as cosponsors of S. 1766, a bill to imple- social service agencies with the re- S. 2459 ment policies to end preventable ma- sources to provide services to meet the At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the ternal, newborn, and child deaths glob- urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to name of the Senator from Washington ally. age in place with dignity, comfort, se- (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- S. 1804 curity, and quality of life. sor of S. 2459, a bill to amend title 9, At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, S. 2216 United States Code, to prohibit the name of the Senator from Montana At the request of Mr. PETERS, the predispute arbitration agreements that (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Alabama force arbitration of certain disputes of S. 1804, a bill to require the Sec- (Mr. JONES) and the Senator from Min- arising from claims of servicemembers retary of Housing and Urban Develop- nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were added as and veterans.

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S. 2539 S. 2666 S. RES. 371 At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the At the request of Ms. MCSALLY, the At the request of Mr. COONS, the name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. name of the Senator from Colorado MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- S. 2539, a bill to modify and reauthorize 2666, a bill to promote the development sor of S. Res. 371, a resolution reaffirm- the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002, and for of renewable energy on public land, and ing the support of the United States for other purposes. for other purposes. the people of the Republic of South S. 2565 S. 2679 Sudan and calling on all parties to up- hold their commitments to peace and At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, names of the Senator from California the names of the Senator from South dialogue as outlined in the 2018 revital- ized peace agreement. (Ms. HARRIS) and the Senator from Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator S. RES. 395 Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) were added from Montana (Mr. TESTER) were added as cosponsors of S. 2565, a bill to estab- as cosponsors of S. 2679, a bill to facili- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, lish a Global Climate Change Resil- tate the automatic acquisition of citi- the names of the Senator from Colo- ience Strategy, to authorize the admis- zenship for lawful permanent resident rado (Mr. GARDNER), the Senator from sion of climate-displaced persons, and children of military and Federal Gov- Delaware (Mr. COONS) and the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) were for other purposes. ernment personnel residing abroad, and for other purposes. added as cosponsors of S. Res. 395, a S. 2567 resolution recognizing the 40th anni- S. 2680 At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the versary of the Iran Hostage Crisis, and At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. for other purposes. YDEN names of the Senator from Indiana W ) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. RES. 404 (Mr. BRAUN), the Senator from Mis- 2567, a bill to provide rental assistance At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the sissippi (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH), the Senator to low-income tenants of certain mul- names of the Senator from Washington tifamily rural housing projects, and for from North Dakota (Mr. HOEVEN) and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. (Mrs. MURRAY), the Senator from New other purposes. York (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator ROUNDS) were added as cosponsors of S. S. 2590 from Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) were 2680, a bill to impose sanctions with re- At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the added as cosponsors of S. Res. 404, a spect to foreign support for Palestinian names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. resolution expressing the sense of the terrorism, and for other purposes. MORAN) and the Senator from Ken- Senate that the United States should S. 2749 tucky (Mr. PAUL) were added as co- work in cooperation with the inter- sponsors of S. 2590, a bill to protect the At the request of Mr. PETERS, the national community and continue to dignity of fetal remains, and for other names of the Senator from New Hamp- exercise global leadership to address purposes. shire (Ms. HASSAN) and the Senator the causes and effects of climate from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) were added S. 2603 change, and for other purposes. as cosponsors of S. 2749, a bill to pro- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the vide requirements for the .gov domain, f name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. and for other purposes. SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- S. 2750 sor of S. 2603, a bill to amend the Immi- At the request of Ms. MCSALLY, the gration and Nationality Act to end the SENATE RESOLUTION 406—RECOG- name of the Senator from Montana immigrant visa backlog, and for other NIZING THAT FOR 50 YEARS, THE (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor purposes. ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH EAST of S. 2750, a bill to amend the Home- ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN) AND S. 2613 land Security Act of 2002 to authorize ITS TEN MEMBERS, BRUNEI, At the request of Ms. HARRIS, the the Operation Stonegarden grant pro- CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, LAOS, name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. gram, and for other purposes. MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of MALAYSIA, MYANMAR, THE S. 2765 S. 2613, a bill to provide a path to end PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, THAI- At the request of Mr. ENZI, the names LAND, AND VIETNAM, HAVE homelessness in the United States, and of the Senator from Florida (Mr. for other purposes. WORKED WITH THE UNITED SCOTT) and the Senator from Virginia S. 2625 STATES TOWARD STABILITY, (Mr. WARNER) were added as cosponsors PROSPERITY, AND PEACE IN At the request of Mr. WARNER, the of S. 2765, a bill to improve Federal fis- name of the Senator from Vermont SOUTHEAST ASIA, AND EX- cal controls and the congressional PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor budget process. SENATE THAT THE UNITED of S. 2625, a bill to authorize the admis- S. RES. 98 sion of a limited number of Kurdish STATES WILL CONTINUE TO RE- At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN, MAIN A STRONG, RELIABLE, AND Syrians and other Syrian partners as the names of the Senator from Dela- special immigrants, and for other pur- ACTIVE PARTNER IN THE ASEAN ware (Mr. COONS), the Senator from REGION poses. Kansas (Mr. MORAN) and the Senator Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S. 2641 from Texas (Mr. CORNYN) were added as RISCH, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. GARDNER) At the request of Mr. RISCH, the cosponsors of S. Res. 98, a resolution submitted the following resolution; name of the Senator from Tennessee establishing the Congressional Gold which was referred to the Committee (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- Star Family Fellowship Program for on Foreign Relations: sponsor of S. 2641, a bill to promote the placement in offices of Senators of United States national security and children, spouses, and siblings of mem- S. RES. 406 prevent the resurgence of ISIS, and for bers of the Armed Forces who are hos- Whereas the 10 members of the Association other purposes. tile casualties or who have died from a of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) rep- resent a variety of different cultures and be- S. 2662 training-related injury. liefs as well as vibrant economies giving rise At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the S. RES. 112 to a flourishing middle class; name of the Senator from Oklahoma At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Whereas an estimated 70,000,000 United (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Maryland States citizens identify with an ethnicity of S. 2662, a bill to amend sections 111, (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- represented in ASEAN, including 4,000,000 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to sponsor of S. Res. 112, a resolution ex- Filipinos and 1,900,000 Vietnamese; clarify when a physical change in, or pressing the sense of the Senate that Whereas the United States and ASEAN have been cooperating to advance our mu- change in the method of operation of, a the United States condemns all forms tual interests for 40 years, having first estab- stationary source constitutes a modi- of violence against children globally lished dialogue relations on September 10, fication or construction, and for other and recognizes the harmful impacts of 1977, with the issuing of the 1977 Joint Com- purposes. violence against children. munique of the First ASEAN-United States

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first non-member to establish a permanent position in negotiating the COC; (7) urges parties to refrain from unilateral mission to ASEAN in 2010; Whereas the ASEAN-United States Mari- actions that cause permanent physical dam- Whereas cooperation between the United time Exercise (AUXM), which ran from Sep- age to the marine environment, and supports States Government and the governments and tember 2, 2019, until September 6, 2019, built the efforts of the National Oceanic and At- people of the ASEAN nations can help realize greater maritime security on the strength of mospheric Administration and ASEAN to their common goals of a peaceful, pros- ASEAN, the strength of our navy-to-navy implement guidelines to address the illegal, perous, and open Indo-Pacific rooted in a bonds, and the strength of our shared belief unreported, and unregulated fishing in the rule-based order that promotes security, op- in a free and open Indo-Pacific; and region; portunity, and dignity to all peoples; Whereas changes in climatic conditions in (8) supports efforts by United States part- Whereas, in 2019, ASEAN’s 10 members rep- the ASEAN region over the past four decades ners and allies in ASEAN— resent the sixth largest economy in the have resulted in major loss and damage, with (A) to enhance maritime capability and world and constitute the United States’ a disproportionate impact on developing maritime domain awareness; and fourth-largest export market, with total ex- countries, and the United States will pursue (B) to protect unhindered access to and use ports to ASEAN countries reaching initiatives that are consistent with sustain- of international waterways in the Asia-Pa- $116,200,000,000, representing the number one able development, including the achievement cific region that are critical to ensuring the destination for United States investment in of food security and poverty alleviation, im- security and free flow of commerce; the Indo-Pacific with $329,000,000,000 in cu- provement of conservation and sustainable (C) to counter piracy; mulative foreign direct investment; management of forests, fish stocks, and oce- (D) to disrupt illicit maritime trafficking Whereas ASEAN nations host critical glob- anic resources, resilience to extreme weather activates such as the trafficking of persons; al sea lanes located at the heart of the events and climate-driven disasters, and pro- goods, and drugs; and world’s most dynamic economic regions, vision of sustainable livelihood for local (E) to enhance the maritime capabilities of with $5,300,000,000,000 of global trade and communities throughout the ASEAN region: countries or regional organizations to re- more than half of the world’s total shipped Now, therefore, be it spond to emerging threats to maritime secu- tonnage transiting through ASEAN waters Resolved, That the Senate— rity in the Asia-Pacific region; each year; (1) supports and affirms the full implemen- (9) urges ASEAN member states to develop Whereas the ultimate goal of the ASEAN tation of provisions of the Asia Reassurance a common approach to reaffirm the decision Economic Community is to create one of the Initiative Act (Public Law 115–409) with re- of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in world’s largest single market economies and gard to elevating the United States relation- The Hague’s ruling with respect to the case facilitate the free movement of goods, serv- ship with ASEAN; between the Republic of the Philippines and ices, and professionals; (2) reaffirms the importance of United the People’s Republic of China; Whereas the United States-ASEAN Single States-ASEAN economic engagement, in- (10) reaffirms the commitment of the Window custom facilitation system expe- cluding the elimination of barriers to cross- United States to continue joint efforts with dites intra-ASEAN trade and enhances the border commerce, and supports the ASEAN ASEAN to halt human smuggling and traf- ability of United States businesses to oper- Economic Community’s goals, including ficking in persons, and urges ASEAN to ate in the region; strong, inclusive, and sustainable growth make increased efforts to create and Whereas the United States-ASEAN Busi- and cooperation with the United States that strengthen regional mechanisms to provide ness Alliance for Competitive, Small, and focuses on innovation and capacity building assistance and support to refugees and mi- Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) has efforts in technology, education, disaster grants; trained more than 4,600 small-to-medium size management, food security, human rights, (11) supports the Lower Mekong Initiative, enterprises, with nearly half of the partici- and trade facilitation, including for which has made significant progress in pro- pants being women entrepreneurs; ASEAN’s poorest countries; moting sustainable economic development in Whereas the Lower Mekong Initiative, es- (3) urges ASEAN to continue its efforts to mainland Southeast Asia and fostering inte- tablished on July 23, 2009, promotes sustain- foster greater integration and unity within grated sub-regional cooperation and capacity able economic development in mainland the ASEAN community, as well as to foster building; Southeast Asia and fosters regional coopera- greater integration and unity with non- (12) urges ASEAN to build capacity for the tion, integration, and capacity building; ASEAN economic, political, and security promotion and protection of human rights Whereas the United States remains com- partners, including Japan, the Republic of by ASEAN member states, and the imple- mitted to working with ASEAN to improve Korea, Australia, the European Union, Tai- mentation of related priorities, programs, the protection of human rights and funda- wan, and India; and activities; mental dignity of the people of ASEAN coun- (4) recognizes the value of strategic eco- (13) urges ASEAN governments to engage tries, a key ingredient to maintaining sta- nomic initiatives like the United States- directly with leaders of civil society and bility, promoting economic growth, and ad- ASEAN Connect, which demonstrates a com- human rights, including advocates of reli- vancing good governance; mitment to ASEAN and the AEC and builds gious freedom, victims of human rights Whereas the United States opposes all upon economic relationships in the region; abuses, and environmental groups, and to claims in the maritime domain that infringe (5) supports ASEAN nations in addressing prioritize the construction of forums that on the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the maritime and territorial disputes in a con- give these stakeholders a voice to instruct sea that belongs to all nations, and has a na- structive manner and in pursuing claims public policy; tional interest in freedom of navigation and through peaceful, diplomatic, and legitimate (14) encourages the President of the United overflight, open access to Asia’s maritime regional and international arbitration mech- States to communicate to ASEAN leaders commons, and respect for international law anisms, consistent with international law, the importance of protecting human rights, in the South China Sea; including through the adoption of a code of including ending extrajudicial killings, re- Whereas the United States does not take conduct in the South China Sea to further leasing political prisoners, ceasing politi- sides on the competing territorial disputes, promote peace and stability in the region; cally motivated prosecutions, strengthening but nevertheless believes claimants should (6) urges all parties to maritime and terri- civil society, safeguarding freedom of the pursue territorial claims without resort to torial disputes in the Asia-Pacific region, in- press, freedom of assembly, and the free flow coercion, and through collaborative diplo- cluding the Government of the People’s Re- of information and ideas, and promoting the macy, including international arbitration, public of China— rule of law and open and transparent govern- and in accordance with international law (A) to exercise self-restraint in the conduct ment; and institutions; of activities that would undermine stability (15) supports efforts by organizations in Whereas the United States supports the or complicate or escalate disputes through ASEAN addressing corruption in the public Philippines’ decision to use arbitration the use of coercion, intimidation, or military and private sectors, enhancing anti-bribery under the United Nations Convention on the force; compliance, enforcing bribery criminaliza- Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), done at Montego (B) to refrain from new efforts to milita- tion in the private sector, and building bene- Bay December 10, 1982, to peacefully and law- rize uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, and ficial ownership transparency through the fully address competing territorial claims; other features, including the construction of ASEAN-USAID PROSPECT project Whereas the United States supports efforts new garrisons and facilities and the reloca- partnered with the South East Asia Parties by ASEAN and the People’s Republic of tion of additional military personnel, mate- Against Corruption (SEA-PAC); China to develop an effective Code of Con- rial, or equipment; (16) supports the Young Southeast Asian duct (COC), opposes efforts by any nation to (C) to oppose actions by any county to pre- Leaders Initiative program as an example of use the COC as a vehicle to limit presence in vent any other country from exercising its people-to-people partnership building that

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Lerner has linked the dog meat industry to human (17) urges ASEAN governments to fully up- (Managing Principal Owner), Annette M. outbreaks of trichinellosis, cholera, and ra- hold and implement all United Nations Secu- Lerner, Marla Lerner Tanenbaum, Debra bies; rity Council resolutions and international Lerner Cohen, Robert K. Tanenbaum, Ed- Whereas those involved in the dog meat in- agreements with respect to North Korea’s ward L. Cohen, and Judy Lenkin Lerner, dustry are at an increased health risk for nuclear and ballistic missile programs. have contributed greatly to the Nation’s zoonotic diseases, such as rabies, which can Capital and the National Capital Region transfer from dogs to humans through infec- f through the philanthropic work of The An- tious material such as saliva; SENATE RESOLUTION 407—CON- nette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Whereas the spread of disease may be exac- GRATULATING THE WASHINGTON Foundation and the Washington Nationals erbated by unsanitary conditions of slaugh- NATIONALS ON WINNING THE Dream Foundation: Now, therefore, be it ter and by the sale of dog and cat meat at Resolved, That the Senate— open-air markets and restaurants; and 2019 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (1) congratulates the Washington Nation- Whereas the World Health Organization WORLD SERIES als on winning the 2019 World Series; and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control Mr. KAINE (for himself, Mr. WARNER, (2) applauds the people of the Nation’s Cap- have both acknowledged the link between Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. ital and the National Capital Region for the spread of rabies and the dog meat trade their enthusiastic support of the Washington which sees large numbers of dogs of unknown MCCONNELL) submitted the following Nationals; and disease status moved vast distances: Now, resolution; which was considered and (3) respectfully requests the Secretary of therefore be it agreed to: the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- S. RES. 407 this resolution to— resentatives concurring), That Congress— Whereas, on October 30, 2019, the Wash- (A) the Managing Principal Owner of the (1) calls for an end to the consumption and ington Nationals won the 2019 Major League Washington Nationals, Mark D. Lerner; trade of dog and cat meat on cruelty and Baseball World Series; (B) the Manager of the Washington Nation- public health grounds; Whereas that World Series win was the als, Dave Martinez; and (2) urges all nations with a dog or cat meat first World Series won by the Washington (C) the General Manager and President of trade to adopt and enforce laws banning that Nationals in the 51 years that the franchise Baseball Operations of the Washington Na- trade; and has been in Major League Baseball; tionals, Mike Rizzo. (3) affirms the commitment of the United States to advancing the cause of animal pro- Whereas the last Major League Baseball f team in Washington, DC, to win the World tection and animal welfare, both domesti- Series was the Washington Senators in 1924; SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- cally and around the world. Whereas the Washington Nationals de- TION 29—URGING ALL NATIONS f feated the Milwaukee Brewers in the Na- TO OUTLAW THE DOG AND CAT AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO tional League Wild Card Game; MEAT TRADE AND TO ENFORCE MEET Whereas the Washington Nationals de- EXISTING LAWS AGAINST SUCH feated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Na- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I TRADE tional League Division Series; have 5 requests for committees to meet Whereas the Washington Nationals de- Mr. MERKLEY submitted the fol- during today’s session of the Senate. feated the St. Louis Cardinals in the Na- lowing concurrent resolution; which They have the approval of the Majority tional League Championship Series; was referred to the Committee on For- and Minority leaders. Whereas the Washington Nationals de- eign Relations: feated the Houston Astros in the World Se- Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph ries; S. CON. RES. 29 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- Whereas the Washington Nationals dem- Whereas a bipartisan domestic prohibition ate, the following committees are au- onstrated team spirit and determination in on the knowing slaughter, transportation, thorized to meet during today’s session winning the World Series after starting the possession, purchase, or sale of a dog or cat of the Senate: regular season 19–31, staving off 5 playoff for human consumption was included in sec- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL elimination games, and being widely consid- tion 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement RESOURCES ered underdogs in the World Series; Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–334), which was The Committee on Energy and Nat- Whereas the roster of players for the Wash- enacted on December 20, 2018; ural Resources is authorized to meet ington Nationals for the 2019 World Series in- Whereas the dog and cat meat trade occurs cluded— throughout the world, primarily in Asia; during the session of the Senate on (1) Matt Adams; Whereas established dog meat markets Tuesday, November 05, 2019, at 10 a.m., (2) Asdru´ bal Cabrera; still exist today; to conduct a hearing on the following (3) Patrick Corbin; Whereas Humane Society International, nominations: James P. Danly, of Ten- (4) Sean Doolittle; Animals Asia Foundation, and others esti- nessee, to be a Member of the Federal (5) Brian Dozier; mate that 30,000,000 dogs and 10,000,000 cats Energy Regulatory Commission, and (6) Adam Eaton; die annually worldwide as a result of the dog Katharine MacGregor, of Pennsylvania, (7) Yan Gomes; and cat meat trade, and those organizations to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior. (8) Javy Guerra; have found that a considerable number of the (9) Daniel Hudson; dogs and cats in this trade are stolen pets COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND (10) Howie Kendrick; still wearing collars when they reach the GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (11) Gerardo Parra; slaughterhouses, in addition to stray dogs The Committee on Homeland Secu- (12) Tanner Rainey; and cats who are captured for slaughter; rity and Governmental Affairs is au- (13) Anthony Rendon; Whereas there have been reports of abuse, thorized to meet during the session of (14) Vı´ctor Robles; poor living conditions, and cruel slaugh- the Senate on Tuesday, November 05, (15) Fernando Rodney; tering techniques for dogs and cats farmed 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. (16) Joe Ross; for their meat; SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (17) Anı´bal Sa´ nchez; Whereas many dogs and cats die during (18) Max Scherzer; transport to slaughterhouses after days or The Select Committee on Intel- (19) Juan Soto; weeks crammed into small cages on the back ligence is authorized to meet during (20) Stephen Strasburg; of vehicles without food or water, and others the session of the Senate on Tuesday, (21) Wander Suero; suffer illness and injury during transport; November 05, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to con- (22) Kurt Suzuki; Whereas the extreme suffering of dogs and duct a closed briefing. (23) Michael A. Taylor; cats at such slaughterhouses and on trans- SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION AND SPACE (24) Trea Turner; and portation trucks would breach anti-cruelty The Subcommittee on Aviation and (25) Ryan Zimmerman; laws in the United States and other coun- Space of the Committee on Commerce, Whereas Stephen Strasburg received the tries; Most Valuable Player award for the 2019 Whereas many government officials, civil Science, and Transportation is author- World Series; society advocates, and activists are working ized to meet during the session of the Whereas Mike Rizzo, General Manager and to end the dog and cat meat trade on Senate on Tuesday, November 05, 2019, President of Baseball Operations, and Dave anticruelty and public health grounds, and at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing.

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CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, & FORESTRY FOR TRAVEL FROM JULY 1 TO SEPT. 30, 2019

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

Senator Debbie Stabenow: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,139.99 ...... 1,139.99 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Emily Carwell: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,139.99 ...... 1,139.99 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Delegation Expenses: * Japan ...... 553.04 ...... 553.04 Singapore ...... 465.24 ...... 465.24 Australia ...... 1,569.66 ...... 1,569.66 Total ...... 6,025.98 ...... 2,587.94 ...... 8,613.92 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR PAT ROBERTS, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, Oct. 28, 2019.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRAVEL FROM JULY 1 TO SEPT. 30, 2019

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

Paul Grove: Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 409.14 ...... 409.14 Myanmar ...... Kyat ...... 554.00 ...... 554.00 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 577.00 ...... 577.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,679.63 ...... 12,679.63 Senator Chris Van Hollen: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 549.92 ...... 549.92 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,356.24 ...... 1,356.24 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 243.66 ...... 243.66 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,499.53 ...... 13,499.53 Afreen Ahkter: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 550.29 ...... 550.29 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,357.43 ...... 1,357.43 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 244.08 ...... 244.08 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,946.73 ...... 14,946.73 Allen Cutler: Chile ...... Peso ...... 699.00 ...... 699.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,307.63 ...... 13,307.63 Senator Roy Blunt: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,423.20 ...... 1,423.20 Italy ...... Euro ...... 936.83 ...... 936.83 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,473.63 ...... 14,473.63 Laura Friedel: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,423.20 ...... 1,423.20 Italy ...... Euro ...... 936.83 ...... 936.83 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,473.63 ...... 14,473.63 Richard Eddings: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,423.20 ...... 1,423.20 Italy ...... Euro ...... 936.83 ...... 936.83 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,473.63 ...... 14,473.63 John Lucio: Marshall Islands ...... Dollar ...... 218.00 ...... 218.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,499.03 ...... 2,499.03 Senator Richard Shelby: Iceland ...... Krona ...... 1,439.00 ...... 1,439.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 390.22 ...... 390.22 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,021.23 ...... 1,021.23 Senator John Kennedy: Iceland ...... Krona ...... 1,439.00 ...... 1,439.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 390.22 ...... 390.22 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,082.53 ...... 4,082.53 Shannon Hines: Iceland ...... Krona ...... 1,369.00 ...... 1,369.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 390.22 ...... 390.22 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,021.22 ...... 1,021.22 Anne Caldwell: Iceland ...... Krona ...... 1,369.00 ...... 1,369.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 390.22 ...... 390.22 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,021.22 ...... 1,021.22 David Stokes: Iceland ...... Krona ...... 1,369.00 ...... 1,369.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 390.22 ...... 390.22

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

Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,021.22 ...... 1,021.22 Senator Jerry Moran: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,308.00 ...... 1,308.00 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 463.04 ...... 463.04 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,385.47 ...... 1,385.47 Senator James Lankford: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,211.64 ...... 1,211.64 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 366.68 ...... 366.68 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,289.11 ...... 1,289.11 Brennen Britton: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,268.00 ...... 1,268.00 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 463.04 ...... 463.04 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,385.47 ...... 1,385.47 James Kelly: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,241.66 ...... 1,241.66 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 457.36 ...... 457.36 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,372.95 ...... 1,372.95 Michelle Altman: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,172.41 ...... 1,172.41 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 367.45 ...... 367.45 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,289.88 ...... 1,289.88 Katherine Jackson: Republic of the Congo ...... Franc ...... 2,011.00 ...... 2,011.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,632.23 ...... 7,632.23 Kali Farahmand: Republic of the Congo ...... Franc ...... 2,011.00 ...... 2,011.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,667.23 ...... 7,667.23 Senator Steve Daines: China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,262.00 ...... 1,262.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,369.13 ...... 12,369.13 Wally Hsueh: China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,262.00 ...... 1,262.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,549.03 ...... 12,549.03 Laura Friedel: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,140.00 ...... 1,140.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Christopher Hall: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,140.00 ...... 1,140.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Amber Busby (Beck): Belgium ...... Euro ...... 599.28 ...... 599.28 Denmark ...... Krone ...... 1,042.00 ...... 1,042.00 England ...... Pound ...... 1,392.00 ...... 1,392.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,325.03 ...... 13,325.03 Jennifer Eskra: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 601.45 ...... 601.45 Denmark ...... Krone ...... 1,042.00 ...... 1,042.00 England ...... Pound ...... 1,392.00 ...... 1,392.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,325.03 ...... 13,325.03 Paul Grove: Thailand ...... Baht ...... 241.00 ...... 241.00 Cambodia ...... Riel ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,959.00 ...... 12,959.00 Adam Yezerski: Philippines ...... Peso ...... 1,020.63 ...... 1,020.63 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 1,380.68 ...... 1,380.68 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,714.23 ...... 5,714.23 Alex Carnes: Philippines ...... Peso ...... 965.63 ...... 965.63 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 1,320.68 ...... 1,320.68 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,714.23 ...... 5,714.23 Kate Kaufer: Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,335.06 ...... 2,335.06 United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,830.33 ...... 15,830.33 Hanz Heinrichs: Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,335.06 ...... 2,335.06 United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,830.33 ...... 15,830.33 John Lucio: Japan ...... Yen ...... 960.58 ...... 960.58 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 241.00 ...... 241.00 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,839.13 ...... 9,839.13 Emy Lesofski: Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 2,019.00 ...... 2,019.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,814.53 ...... 11,814.53 Lucas Agnew: Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 2,019.00 ...... 2,019.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,814.53 ...... 11,814.53 Ryan Hunt: Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 2,019.00 ...... 2,019.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,783.53 ...... 9,783.53 Patrick Magnuson: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,048.73 ...... 1,048.73 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,778.66 ...... 2,778.66 Jennifer Bastin: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,048.73 ...... 1,048.73 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,778.66 ...... 2,778.66 Jason McMahon: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,048.73 ...... 1,048.73 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,778.66 ...... 2,778.66 Senator Richard Shelby: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,800.19 ...... 1,800.19 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,337.93 ...... 4,337.93 Delegation Expenses:* Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 226.19 ...... 226.19 Myanmar ...... Kyat ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 2,417.07 ...... 2,417.07 Delegation Expenses:* Turkey ...... Lira ...... 563.50 ...... 563.50 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 6,252.58 ...... 6,252.58 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 455.86 ...... 455.86

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

Eqypt ...... Pound ...... 2,163.54 ...... 2,163.54 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 510.08 ...... 510.08 Delegation Expenses:* Belgium ...... Euro ...... 4,510.83 ...... 4,510.83 Delegation Expenses:* Iceland ...... Krona ...... 2,779.70 ...... 2,770.70 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 2,458.45 ...... 2,458.45 Germany ...... Euro ...... 3,538.88 ...... 3,538.88 Delegation Expenses:* Australia ...... Dollar ...... 5,395.50 ...... 5,395.50 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 634.70 ...... 634.70 Japan ...... Yen ...... 686.11 ...... 686.11 Delegation Expenses:* China ...... Renminbi ...... 2,641.00 ...... 2,641.00 Delegation Expenses:* Japan ...... Yen ...... 553.04 ...... 553.04 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 465.24 ...... 465.24 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,569.66 ...... 1,569.66 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 1,229.46 ...... 1,229.46 Delegation Expenses:* Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,803.80 ...... 1,803.80 Delegation Expenses:* Thailand ...... Baht ...... 294.07 ...... 294.07 Cambodia ...... Riel ...... 622.62 ...... 622.62 Delegation Expenses:* Philippines ...... Peso ...... 504.32 ...... 504.32 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 955.67 ...... 955.67 Delegation Expenses:* Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,950.51 ...... 1,950.51 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 90.77 ...... 90.77 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 69.00 ...... 69.00 Delegation Expenses:* Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,426.00 ...... 1,426.00 Delegation Expenses:* Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,962.17 ...... 1,962.17 Delegation Expenses:* United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 2,481.18 ...... 2,481.18 Total ...... 83,978.43 ...... 283,277.40 ...... 51,411.50 ...... 418,667.33 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RICHARD SHELBY, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Oct. 25, 2019.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES FOR TRAVEL FROM JULY 1 TO SEPT. 30, 2019

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

Senator Rick Scott: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,191.44 ...... 2,191.44 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 244.60 ...... 244.60 Jackie Zeckman: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 1,657.77 ...... 1,657.77 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 199.31 ...... 199.31 Chris Hartline: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,097.44 ...... 2,097.44 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 245.41 ...... 245.41 Delegation Expenses:* United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 143.90 ...... 576.67 ...... 720.57 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,010.12 ...... 1,010.12 Eric Trager: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,034.43 ...... 8,034.43 Lebanon ...... Pound ...... 137.36 ...... 137.36 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 1,095.90 ...... 1,095.90 Thomas Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,034.43 ...... 8,034.43 Lebanon ...... Pound ...... 222.36 ...... 222.36 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 1,128.31 ...... 1,128.31 Delegation Expenses:* Lebanon ...... Pound ...... 6,639.00 ...... 6,639.00 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 3,789.67 ...... 3,789.67 Dustin Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,479.12 ...... 11,479.12 Germany ...... Euro ...... 264.32 ...... 264.32 France ...... Euro ...... 1,121.46 ...... 1,121.46 Augusta Binns-Berkey: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,529.12 ...... 11,529.12 Germany ...... Euro ...... 254.65 ...... 254.65 France ...... Euro ...... 1,514.74 ...... 1,514.74 Delegation Expenses:* France ...... Euro ...... 1,941.00 ...... 1,941.00 Senator Rick Scott: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,467.23 ...... 4,467.23 Luxembourg ...... Euro ...... 477.60 ...... 477.60 Delegation Expenses:* Luxembourg ...... Euro ...... 32.30 ...... 32.30 Adam Barker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,397.43 ...... 5,397.43 Germany ...... Euro ...... 553.32 ...... 553.32 Thomas Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,958.31 ...... 8,958.31 Germany ...... Euro ...... 710.32 ...... 710.32 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 601.89 ...... 601.89 Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 1,021.47 ...... 1,021.47 William G.P. Monahan: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,819.76 ...... 10,819.76 Germany ...... Euro ...... 355.16 ...... 355.16

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

Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 556.89 ...... 556.89 Michael Noblet: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,708.27 ...... 12,708.27 Germany ...... Euro ...... 315.16 ...... 315.16 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 546.89 ...... 546.89 Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 951.47 ...... 951.47 Delegation Expenses:* Germany ...... Euro ...... 9.68 ...... 9.68 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 677.68 ...... 677.68 Eric Trager: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,324.93 ...... 10,324.93 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 287.30 ...... 287.30 Tajikistan ...... Somoni ...... 562.38 ...... 562.38 Mariah Cooper: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,321.93 ...... 10,321.93 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 425.00 ...... 425.00 Tajikistan ...... Somoni ...... 795.14 ...... 795.14 Delegation Expenses: * Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 208.06 ...... 204.26 ...... 412.32 Tajikistan ...... Somoni ...... 170.28 ...... 571.07 ...... 741.35 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 222.70 ...... 222.70 Jackie Kerber: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,632.83 ...... 13,632.83 Armenia ...... Dram ...... 390.56 ...... 390.56 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 262.87 ...... 262.87 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 259.17 ...... 259.17 Kazakhstan ...... Tenge ...... 1,174.04 ...... 1,174.04 Jonathan Epstein: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,745.72 ...... 13,745.72 Armenia ...... Dram ...... 390.56 ...... 390.56 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 254.33 ...... 254.33 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 259.17 ...... 259.17 Kazakhstan ...... Tenge ...... 1,109.98 ...... 1,109.98 Delegation Expenses: * Armenia ...... Dram ...... 930.22 ...... 930.22 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 768.68 ...... 100.00 ...... 868.68 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 1,516.00 ...... 44.84 ...... 1,560.84 Kazakhstan ...... Tenge ...... 2,827.86 ...... 2,827.86 Senator Kevin Cramer: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,048.74 ...... 1,048.74 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 928.77 ...... 928.77 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,104.12 ...... 1,104.12 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 297.40 ...... 297.40 Delegation Expenses: * Japan ...... Yen ...... 270.53 ...... 37.46 ...... 307.99 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 17.08 ...... 121.54 ...... 138.62 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 387.69 ...... 387.69 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 344.15 ...... 344.15 Gwyneth Woolwine: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,402.83 ...... 5,402.83 United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 816.61 ...... 816.61 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 610.16 ...... 610.16 Dustin Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,777.23 ...... 10,777.23 United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 954.81 ...... 954.81 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 560.27 ...... 560.27 Delegation Expenses: * United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 1,287.97 ...... 1,287.97 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,052.98 ...... 1,052.98 Senator Doug Jones: Iceland ...... Krona ...... 1,176.46 ...... 1,176.46 Delegation Expenses: * Iceland ...... Krona ...... 397.10 ...... 397.10 Dustin Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,294.93 ...... 8,294.93 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,577.36 ...... 1,577.36 Thomas Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,331.95 ...... 8,331.95 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,713.77 ...... 1,713.77 Ozge Guzelsu: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,999.14 ...... 7,999.14 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 896.77 ...... 896.77 Delegation Expenses: * Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,705.00 ...... 2,705.00 Katherine Sutton: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,345.63 ...... 13,345.63 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,662.91 ...... 1,662.91 Delegation Expenses: * Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,032.00 ...... 1,032.00 Senator Tammy Duckworth: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,156.23 ...... 11,156.23 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 665.70 ...... 665.70 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 840.69 ...... 840.69 Matt Lampert: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,334.93 ...... 7,334.93 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 793.70 ...... 793.70 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 931.19 ...... 931.19 Aline Sredni: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,830.93 ...... 6,830.93 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 894.70 ...... 894.70 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 956.19 ...... 956.19 Delegation Expenses: * Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 152.00 ...... 521.00 ...... 673.00 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 649.59 ...... 1,009.54 ...... 1,659.13 Senator Tom Cotton: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,833.73 ...... 7,833.73 France ...... Euro ...... 1,265.62 ...... 1,265.62 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 414.84 ...... 414.84 Netherlands ...... Euro ...... 267.15 ...... 267.15 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 3,557.00 ...... 3,557.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,337.96 ...... 1,337.96 Netherlands ...... Euro ...... 110.70 ...... 110.70 Senator Rick Scott: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,717.77 ...... 3,717.77

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Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 446.74 ...... 446.74 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 54.98 ...... 54.98 Paul Bonicelli: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,889.28 ...... 3,889.28 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 514.19 ...... 514.19 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 65.45 ...... 65.45 Collin Lomagistro: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,123.46 ...... 4,123.46 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 446.47 ...... 446.47 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 57.43 ...... 57.43 Delegation Expenses: * Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 1,050.51 ...... 1,050.51 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 1,289.00 ...... 1,289.00 Senator David Perdue: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,923.73 ...... 8,923.73 China ...... Renminbi ...... 594.24 ...... 594.24 Phillippines ...... Peso ...... 249.33 ...... 249.33 Delegation Expenses: * China ...... Renminbi ...... 19.00 ...... 19.00 Phillippines ...... Peso ...... 241.41 ...... 241.41 Senator Angus S. King, Jr.: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,735.59 ...... 8,735.59 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 565.68 ...... 565.68 Oman ...... Rial ...... 289.04 ...... 289.04 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 377.75 ...... 377.75 Stephen M. Smith: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,735.59 ...... 8,735.59 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 565.68 ...... 565.68 Oman ...... Rial ...... 289.04 ...... 289.04 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 378.23 ...... 378.23 Delegation Expenses: * United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 1,948.75 ...... 1,023.45 ...... 2,972.20 Oman ...... Rial ...... 547.01 ...... 547.01 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 2,965.86 ...... 2,965.86 Anthony Pankuch: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,853.03 ...... 11,853.03 Norway ...... Krone ...... 288.48 ...... 288.48 Germany ...... Euro ...... 885.86 ...... 885.86 France ...... Euro ...... 869.52 ...... 869.52 Delegation Expenses: * Germany ...... Euro ...... 206.28 ...... 206.28 Total ...... 51,951.78 ...... 290,848.13 ...... 22,557.91 ...... 365,357.82 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1997. SENATOR JAMES INHOFE, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Oct. 25, 2019.

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

Dan Burgess: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,473.63 ...... 14,473.63 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,831.20 ...... 1,831.20 Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,210.83 ...... 1,210.83 Delegation Expenses: * Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,503.61 ...... 1,503.61 Senator Roger Wicker: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,139.98 ...... 1,139.98 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Delegation Expenses: * Australia ...... Dollar ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 340.34 ...... 340.34 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 138.61 ...... 138.61 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 917.50 ...... 917.50 Senator Mike Lee: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,139.98 ...... 1,139.98 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Delegation Expenses: * Australia ...... Dollar ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 340.34 ...... 340.34 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 138.61 ...... 138.61 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 917.50 ...... 917.50 Allyson Bell: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,139.98 ...... 1,139.98 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Delegation Expenses: * Australia ...... Dollar ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 340.34 ...... 340.34 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 138.61 ...... 138.61 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 917.50 ...... 917.50 Sara Drake: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,139.98 ...... 1,139.98 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Delegation Expenses: * Australia ...... Dollar ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 340.34 ...... 340.34 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 138.61 ...... 138.61

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Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 917.50 ...... 917.50 Stacy McBride: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 955.00 ...... 955.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,139.98 ...... 1,139.98 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 918.00 ...... 918.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Delegation Expenses: * Australia ...... Dollar ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 340.34 ...... 340.34 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 138.61 ...... 138.61 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 917.50 ...... 917.50 Senator John Thune: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 463.04 ...... 463.04 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,308.00 ...... 1,308.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,385.47 ...... 1,385.47 Delegation Expenses: * New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 126.94 ...... 126.94 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,079.10 ...... 1,079.10 Japan ...... Yen ...... 137.22 ...... 137.22 Daffnei Riedel: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 463.04 ...... 463.04 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,268.00 ...... 1,268.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,385.47 ...... 1,385.47 Delegation Expenses: * New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 126.94 ...... 126.94 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,079.10 ...... 1,079.10 Japan ...... Yen ...... 137.22 ...... 137.22 Senator Mike Lee: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,453.87 ...... 14,453.87 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 1,385.00 ...... 1,385.00 Allyson Bell: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,208,77 ...... 12,208.77 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 1,385.00 ...... 1,385.00 Delegation Expenses: * Russia ...... Ruble ...... 1,452.00 ...... 1,452.00 Total ...... 28,689.95 ...... 41,136.27 ...... 14,724.38 ...... 84,550.60 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR ROGER WICKER, Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Oct. 28, 2019.

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

Senator Lisa Murkowski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,103,73 ...... 6,103.73 Finland ...... Euro ...... 272.53 ...... 272.53 Senator Lisa Murkowski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,830.53 ...... 15,830.53 China ...... Yuan ...... 583.25 ...... 583.25 Isaac Edwards: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,830.53 ...... 15,830.53 China ...... Yuan ...... 585.25 ...... 585.25 Senator Lisa Murkowski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,280.73 ...... 1,280.73 Canada ...... Dollar ...... 326.72 ...... 326.72 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 91.68 ...... 91.68 Norway ...... Krona ...... 536.99 ...... 536.99 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 214.42 ...... 214.42 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 310.46 ...... 310.46 Senator Joe Manchin III: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 328.39 ...... 328.39 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 88.35 ...... 88.35 Norway ...... Krona ...... 551.85 ...... 551.85 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 229.81 ...... 229.81 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 317.37 ...... 317.37 Senator John Barrasso: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 320.66 ...... 320.66 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 88.35 ...... 88.35 Norway ...... Krona ...... 536.99 ...... 536.99 Senator John Barrasso: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 244.30 ...... 244.30 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 310.46 ...... 310.46 Senator Maria Cantwell: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,615.63 ...... 7,615.63 Canada ...... Dollar ...... 310.43 ...... 310.43 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 93.17 ...... 93.17 Norway ...... Krona ...... 584.04 ...... 584.04 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 234.04 ...... 234.04 Brian Hughes: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 317.72 ...... 317.72 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 91.67 ...... 91.67 Norway ...... Krona ...... 510.35 ...... 510.35 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 249.15 ...... 249.15 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 351.13 ...... 351.13 Lane West, Jr.: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 326.42 ...... 326.42 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 88.34 ...... 88.34 Norway ...... Krona ...... 510.34 ...... 510.34 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 250.16 ...... 250.16 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 310.22 ...... 310.22 Isaac Edwards: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 346.35 ...... 346.35 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 91.67 ...... 91.67

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

Norway ...... Krona ...... 510.35 ...... 510.35 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 235.38 ...... 235.38 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 310.22 ...... 310.22 Karina Borger: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 323.28 ...... 323.28 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 91.67 ...... 91.67 Karina Borger: Norway ...... Krona ...... 518.36 ...... 518.36 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 235.68 ...... 235.68 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 363.32 ...... 363.32 Rebecca Bonner: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 363.48 ...... 363.48 Denmark ...... Krona ...... 91.67 ...... 91.67 Norway ...... Krona ...... 500.97 ...... 500.97 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 250.80 ...... 250.80 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 348.30 ...... 348.30 Delegation Expenses:* China ...... Yuan ...... 1,039.00 ...... 1.039.00 Canada ...... Dollar ...... 1,399.98 ...... 1,399.98 Norway ...... Krona ...... 5,909.00 ...... 5,909.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 8,683.73 ...... 8,683.73 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 1,740.00 ...... 1,740.00 Total ...... 14,746.51 ...... 46,661.15 ...... 18,771.71 ...... 80,179.37 *Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Oct. 3, 2019.

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

Isaac Edwards: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,798.43 ...... 3,798.43 Micronesia ...... Dollar ...... 44.00 ...... 44.00 Bryan Petit: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,921.43 ...... 3,921.43 Micronesia ...... Dollar ...... 111.94 ...... 111.94 Total ...... 155.94 ...... 7,719.86 ...... 7,875.80 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Oct. 3, 2019.

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Andrew Harding: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,127.33 ...... 2,127.33 Switzerland ...... Swiss franc ...... 2,256.06 ...... 2,256.06 Amber Bland: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,172.06 ...... 6,172.06 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 907.38 ...... 907.38 Greece ...... Euro ...... 618.98 ...... 618.98 Romania ...... Leu ...... 447.97 ...... 447.97 Delegation Expenses: * Romania ...... Leu ...... 914.99 ...... 914.99 Total ...... 4,230.39 ...... 8,299.39 ...... 914.99 ...... 13,444.77 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JOHN BARRASSO, Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Oct. 25, 2019.

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Senator Tim Scott: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 548.74 ...... 548.74 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 820.13 ...... 820.13 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,202.35 ...... 1,202.35 Jennifer DeCasper: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 619.51 ...... 619.51 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 907.93 ...... 907.93 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,291.43 ...... 1,291.43 Delegation Expenses: * New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 263.06 ...... 263.06

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

Australia ...... Dollar ...... 1,734.00 ...... 1,734.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 274.44 ...... 274.44 Rory Heslington: Cote d’lvoire ...... CFA Franc ...... 838.61 ...... 838.61 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,131.43 ...... 10,131.43 Virginia Lenahan: Cote d’lvoire ...... CFA Franc ...... 698.32 ...... 698.32 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,231.43 ...... 10,231.43 Lila Nieves-Lee: Cote d’lvoire ...... CFA Franc ...... 785.48 ...... 785.48 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,231.03 ...... 10,231.03 Adam Farris: Cote d’lvoire ...... CFA Franc ...... 859.44 ...... 859.44 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,231.53 ...... 10,231.53 Totals ...... 8,571.94 ...... 40,825.42 ...... 2,271.50 ...... 51,668.86 * Delegation expenses include expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY, Chairman, Committee on Finance, Oct. 15, 2019.

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

Senator John Barrasso: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 264.89 ...... 264.89 Oman ...... Rial ...... 272.33 ...... 272.33 United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,342,23 ...... 16,342.23 Charles Ziegler: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 264.89 ...... 264.89 Oman ...... Rial ...... 272.33 ...... 272.33 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,939.73 ...... 12,939.73 Delegation Expenses: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 1,333.00 ...... 1,333.00 Oman ...... Rial ...... 285.32 ...... 285.32 United Arab Emirates ...... Dinar ...... 217.11 ...... 217.11 Senator John Barrasso: Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 531.71 ...... 531.71 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 350.27 ...... 350.27 Italy ...... Euro ...... 958.14 ...... 958.14 Delegation Expenses: Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 1,796.80 ...... 1,796.80 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 2,879.20 ...... 2,879.20 Italy ...... Euro ...... 3,186.25 ...... 3,186.25 Senator Benjamin Cardin: Northern Ireland ...... Pounds ...... 972.70 ...... 972.70 England ...... Pounds ...... 740.43 ...... 740.43 Hungary ...... Forint ...... 754.00 ...... 754.00 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 1,016.00 ...... 1,016.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 933.90 ...... 933.90 Debbie Yamada: Northern Ireland ...... Pounds ...... 923.03 ...... 923.03 England ...... Pounds ...... 709.48 ...... 709.48 Hungary ...... Forint ...... 648.92 ...... 648.92 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 1,086.42 ...... 1,086.42 United States ...... Dollar ...... 898.90 ...... 898.90 Delegation Expenses: United Kingdom & Northern Ireland ...... Pounds ...... 1,344.05 ...... 1,344.05 Hungary ...... Forint ...... 558.33 ...... 558.33 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 142.13 ...... 142.13 Senator Robert Menendez: Colombia ...... Pesos ...... 2,739.00 ...... 2,739.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,214.18 ...... 6,214.18 Fred Turner: Colombia ...... Pesos ...... 2,720.00 ...... 2,720.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,743.28 ...... 6,743.28 Brandon Yoder: Colombia ...... Pesos ...... 2,791.85 ...... 2,791.85 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,985.28 ...... 3,985.28 Delegation Expenses: Colombia ...... Pesos ...... 14,258.00 ...... 14,258.00 Senator Christopher Murphy: Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 196.27 ...... 196.27 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 450.03 ...... 450.03 Serbia ...... Serbian Dinar ...... 336.17 ...... 336.17 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,572.53 ...... 13,572.53 Jessica Elledge: Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 196.27 ...... 196.27 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 450.03 ...... 450.03 Serbia ...... Serbian Dinar ...... 336.17 ...... 336.17 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,572.53 ...... 13,572.53 Lydia Westlake: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 281.77 ...... 281.77 Serbia ...... Serbian Dinar ...... 240.99 ...... 240.99 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,117.23 ...... 14,117.23 Delegation Expenses: Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 1,428.62 ...... 1,428.62 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 230.83 ...... 230.83 Serbia ...... Serbian Dinar ...... 429.00 ...... 429.00 Senator Todd Young: United Arab Emirates ...... Riyal ...... 542.46 ...... 542.46 Oman ...... Dinar ...... 296.82 ...... 296.82 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 382.62 ...... 382.62 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,105.49 ...... 17,105.49 Brandt Anderson: United Arab Emirates ...... Riyal ...... 551.55 ...... 551.55

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

Oman ...... Dinar ...... 305.91 ...... 305.91 Saudi Arabia ...... Rival ...... 391.71 ...... 391.71 United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,971.99 ...... 16,971.99 Delegation Expenses: United Arab Emirates ...... Riyal ...... 2,972.20 ...... 2,972.20 Oman ...... Dinar ...... 547.01 ...... 547.01 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 2,965.86 ...... 2,965.86 Viviana Bovo: Guatemala ...... Dollar ...... 511.00 ...... 511.00 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 235.05 ...... 235.05 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,988.07 ...... 1,988.07 Victor Cervino: Guatemala ...... Dollar ...... 591.18 ...... 591.18 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 363.05 ...... 363.05 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,160.26 ...... 3,160.26 Delegation Expenses: Guatemala ...... Dollar ...... 260.00 ...... 260.00 Margaret Dougherty: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 2,114.00 ...... 2,114.00 Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 670.00 ...... 670.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,669.38 ...... 8,669.38 John Tomaszewski: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 2,154.00 ...... 2,154.00 Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 670.00 ...... 670.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,669.38 ...... 8,669.38 Delegation Expenses: Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 176.82 ...... 176.82 Heather Flynn: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,115.00 ...... 1,115.00 South Sudan ...... Pound ...... 80.00 ...... 80.00 Zimbabwe ...... Dollar ...... 1,459.16 ...... 1,459.16 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,399.03 ...... 10,399.03 Delegation Expenses: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 400.00 ...... 400.00 Zimbabwe ...... Dollar ...... 2,689.27 ...... 2,689.27 Robert Hunter: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,022.00 ...... 1,022.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 700.15 ...... 700.15 United States ...... Dollar ...... 804.50 ...... 804.50 Delegation Expenses: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 643.98 ...... 643.98 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 526.49 ...... 526.49 Igor Khrestin: Japan ...... Yen ...... 776.21 ...... 776.21 Hong Kong ...... Hong Kong Dollar ...... 816.21 ...... 816.21 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 196.27 ...... 196.27 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 323.56 ...... 323.56 Korea ...... Won ...... 242.33 ...... 242.33 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,711.33 ...... 5,711.33 Zachary Hosford: Japan ...... Yen ...... 827.08 ...... 827.08 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 768.80 ...... 768.80 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 177.35 ...... 177.35 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 297.16 ...... 297.16 Korea ...... Won ...... 228.16 ...... 228.16 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,565.23 ...... 7,565.23 Matt Squeri: Japan ...... Yen ...... 809.04 ...... 809.04 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 796.06 ...... 796.06 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 181.35 ...... 181.35 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 305.80 ...... 305.80 Korea ...... Won ...... 288.01 ...... 288.01 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,174.23 ...... 7,174.23 Brandt Anderson: Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 196.27 ...... 196.27 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 323.56 ...... 323.56 Korea ...... Won ...... 299.76 ...... 299.76 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,841.73 ...... 7,841.73 Delegation Expenses: Japan ...... Yen ...... 725.34 ...... 725.34 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 1,266.34 ...... 1,266.34 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 30.28 ...... 30.28 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 247.02 ...... 247.02 Korea ...... Won ...... 483.40 ...... 483.40 Joshua Klein: Mongolia ...... Tugrik ...... 375.00 ...... 375.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,851.43 ...... 2,851.43 Delegation Expenses: Mongolia ...... Tugrik ...... 390.07 ...... 390.07 Damian Murphy: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 368.11 ...... 368.11 Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 915.37 ...... 915.37 Sri Lanka ...... Rupee ...... 768.03 ...... 768.03 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,529.23 ...... 4,529.23 Naz Durakoglu: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 426.35 ...... 426.35 Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 1,084.57 ...... 1,084.57 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,258.24 ...... 5,258.24 Delegation Expenses: Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 770.43 ...... 770.43 Sri Lanka ...... Rupee ...... 105.00 ...... 105.00 Andrew Olson: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,400.00 ...... 1,400.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 377.00 ...... 377.00 Lebanon ...... Pound ...... 470.00 ...... 470.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,046.54 ...... 4,046.54 Colin Brooks: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,400.00 ...... 1,400.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 377.00 ...... 377.00 Lebanon ...... Pound ...... 470.00 ...... 470.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,046.54 ...... 4,046.54 Delegation Expenses: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 769.69 ...... 769.69 Lebanon ...... Pound ...... 2,563.28 ...... 2,563.28 Scott Richardson: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 327.64 ...... 327.64

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

Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 546.65 ...... 546.65 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 848.59 ...... 848.59 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,076.03 ...... 3,076.03 Matthew Sullivan: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 327.64 ...... 327.64 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 327.64 ...... 327.64 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 522.65 ...... 522.65 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,076.03 ...... 3,076.30 Delegation Expenses: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,204.21 ...... 1,204.21 Christopher Socha: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 869.24 ...... 869.24 Christopher Socha: Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 550.00 ...... 550.00 South Africa ...... Rand ...... 648.75 ...... 648.75 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,534.23 ...... 9,534.23 John Tomaszewski: Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 659.32 ...... 659.32 South Africa ...... Rand ...... 632.57 ...... 632.57 Zimbabwe ...... RTGS Dollar ...... 1,201.50 ...... 1,201.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,519.37 ...... 11,519.37 Delegation Expenses: Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 46.44 ...... 46.44 South Africa ...... Rand ...... 853.91 ...... 853.91 Zimbabwe ...... RTGS Dollar ...... 4,221.00 ...... 4,221.00 Lowell Schwartz: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 488.00 ...... 488.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,153.76 ...... 1,153.76 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,188.83 ...... 3,188.83 Daniel Ricchetti: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 476.13 ...... 476.13 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,021.33 ...... 1,021.33 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,223.83 ...... 3,223.83 Delegation Expenses: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 158.24 ...... 158.24 Hannah Thoburn: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 415.60 ...... 415.60 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 744.40 ...... 744.40 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,429.43 ...... 5,429.43 Delegation Expenses: * Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 649.43 ...... 649.43 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 1,017.94 ...... 1,017.94 Lydia Westlake: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 852.79 ...... 852.79 Greece ...... Euro ...... 602.07 ...... 602.07 Romania ...... Leu ...... 398.00 ...... 398.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,075.83 ...... 11,075.83 Delegation Expenses: * Romania ...... Leu ...... 914.98 ...... 914.98 Total ...... 64,978.43 ...... 256,235.97 ...... 55,687.27 ...... 376,901.67 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1997. SENATOR JAMES RISCH, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Oct. 25, 2019.

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

Senator Lindsey Graham: Israel ...... New Shekel ...... 1,710.00 ...... 1,710.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 372.75 ...... 372.75 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 662.25 ...... 662.25 Craig Abele: Israel ...... New Shekel ...... 1,710.00 ...... 1,710.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 372.75 ...... 372.75 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 662.25 ...... 662.25 Delegation Expenses: * Israel ...... New Shekel ...... 6,252.59 ...... 6.252.59 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 455.86 ...... 455.86 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 163.55 ...... 163.55 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 563.39 ...... 563.39 UAE ...... Dirham ...... 510.09 ...... 510.09 Senator John Cornyn: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,590.00 ...... 31.09 ...... 2,621.09 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 493.29 ...... 493.29 Germany ...... Euro ...... 2,798.08 ...... 2,798.08 Donald Bergin: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,590.00 ...... 31.09 ...... 2,621.09 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 493.29 ...... 493.29 Germany ...... Euro ...... 2,798.08 ...... 2,798.08 Delegation Expenses: * United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 1,349.07 ...... 1,349.07 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 2,350.51 ...... 2,350.51 Germany ...... Euro ...... 4,325.24 ...... 4,325.24 Senator Lindsey Graham: Montengro ...... Euro ...... 1,357.00 ...... 1,357.00 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 281.00 ...... 281.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 761.74 ...... 761.74 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 1,357.00 ...... 1,357.00 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 281.00 ...... 281.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 760.98 ...... 760.98 Alice James: Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 1,357.00 ...... 1,357.00

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Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 281.00 ...... 281.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 646.96 ...... 646.96 Matt Rimkunas: Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 1,357.00 ...... 1,357.00 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 281.00 ...... 281.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 646.96 ...... 646.96 Delegation Expenses: * Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 2,532.80 ...... 2,532.80 Croatia ...... Kuna ...... 11,516.80 ...... 11,516.80 Italy ...... Euro ...... 12,745.03 ...... 12,745.03 Total ...... 26,621.38 ...... 62.18 ...... 42,764.93 ...... 69,448.49 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM, Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Oct. 28, 2019.

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

Andrew Polesovsky: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,243.33 ...... 1,243.33 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,168.97 ...... 1,168.97 Andrew Dockham: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,068.33 ...... 1,068.33 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,150.33 ...... 1,150.33 Brandon Reavis: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,068.33 ...... 1,068.33 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,150.33 ...... 1,150.33 Gabrielle D’Adamo Singer: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,621.03 ...... 1,621.03 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 162.72 ...... 162.72 Guatamala ...... Quetzal ...... 365.18 ...... 365.18 Lydia Westlake: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,397.03 ...... 1,397.03 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 162.72 ...... 162.72 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 365.18 ...... 365.18 Delegation Expenses:* El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 153.00 ...... 153.00 Delegation Expenses:* Guatemela ...... Quetzal ...... 1,160.27 ...... 1,160.27 Senator Kyrsten Sinema: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,406.83 ...... 15,406.83 Germany ...... Euro ...... 752.62 ...... 752.62 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 387.39 ...... 387.39 Michael Brownlie: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,293.73 ...... 14,293.73 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,000.81 ...... 1,000.81 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,103.81 ...... 1,103.81 Delegation Expenses:* Germany ...... Euro ...... 5,543.24 ...... 5,543.24 Delegation Expenses:* United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 3,225.00 ...... 3,225.00 Michael Flynn: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,231.93 ...... 3,231.93 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 370.35 ...... 370.35 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 927.17 ...... 927.17 Joseph C. Folio III: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,231.93 ...... 3,231.93 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 370.35 ...... 370.35 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 927.17 ...... 927.17 Delegation Expenses:* United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,715.63 ...... 1,715.63 Senator Ron Johnson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,371.33 ...... 14,371.33 Serbia ...... Dinar ...... 241.00 ...... 241.00 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 293.71 ...... 293.71 Delegation Expenses:* Serbia ...... Dinar ...... 143.00 ...... 143.00 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 76.95 ...... 76.95 Total ...... 10,920.72 ...... 56,933.80 ...... 12,017.09 ...... 79,871.61 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RON JOHNSON, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Oct. 25, 2019.

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Lindsay Dearing: Italy ...... Euro ...... 143.18 ...... 143.18 Germany ...... Euro ...... 349.00 ...... 349.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,602.53 ...... 14,602.53 Simon Coon: Italy ...... Euro ...... 143.18 ...... 143.18

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

Germany ...... Euro ...... 349.00 ...... 349.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,602.53 ...... 14,602.53

Total ...... 984.36 ...... 29,205.06 ...... 30,189.42 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JOHNNY ISAKSON, Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Oct. 7, 2019.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2019

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

Senator John Cornyn ...... 577.50 ...... 577.50 ...... 765.40 ...... 765.40 ...... 13,865.53 ...... 13,865.53 Jacob Barton ...... 577.50 ...... 577.50 ...... 632.40 ...... 632.40 ...... 8,676.40 ...... 8,676.40 ...... 3,219.46 ...... 3,219.46 Senator Richard Burr ...... 1,504.50 ...... 1,504.50 ...... 9,802.83 ...... 9,802.83 Senator Marco Rubio ...... 1,504.50 ...... 1,504.50 ...... 12,769.03 ...... 12,769.03 Chris Joyner ...... 1,504.50 ...... 1,504.50 ...... 14,234.03 ...... 14,234.03 Vanessa Le ...... 1,504.50 ...... 1,504.50 ...... 14,234.03 ...... 14,234.03 Brian Walsh ...... 1,504.50 ...... 1,504.50 ...... 6,799.43 ...... 6,799.43 Senator Ron Wyden ...... 1,394.67 ...... 1,394.67 ...... 1,162.00 ...... 1,162.00 ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 ...... 12,391.94 ...... 12,391.94 Ben Widness ...... 1,203.47 ...... 1,203.47 ...... 1,092.00 ...... 1,092.00 ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 ...... 12,391.94 ...... 12,391.94 Isaiah Akin ...... 892.32 ...... 892.32 ...... 1,202.00 ...... 1,202.00 ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 ...... 12,391.94 ...... 12,391.94 ...... 11,129.11 ...... 11,129.11 Jacob Barton ...... 762.33 ...... 762.33 ...... 12,656.23 ...... 12,656.23 Jon Estridge ...... 1,223.35 ...... 1,223.35 ...... 13,705.50 ...... 13,705.50 James Sauls ...... 1,223.35 ...... 1,223.35 ...... 12,975.23 ...... 12,975.23 Russell Willig ...... 904.33 ...... 904.33 ...... 804.60 ...... 804.60 ...... 11,278.43 ...... 11,278.43 Maria Mahler-Haug ...... 452.33 ...... 452.33 ...... 804.60 ...... 804.60 ...... 11,279.73 ...... 11,279.73 ...... 100.06 ...... 100.06 Ryan White ...... 492.14 ...... 492.14 ...... 989.00 ...... 989.00 ...... 16,615.24 ...... 16,615.24 Emily Clise ...... 492.14 ...... 492.14 ...... 1,060.00 ...... 1,060.00 ...... 16,615.24 ...... 15,615.24 Mike Casey ...... 116.56 ...... 116.56 ...... 590.36 ...... 590.36 ...... 894.09 ...... 894.09 ...... 12,392.03 ...... 12,392.03 ...... 909.86 ...... 909.86 Jon Estridge ...... 3,030.00 ...... 3,030.00 ...... 6,131.34 ...... 6,131.34 Jacob Barton ...... 2,415.00 ...... 2,415.00 ...... 6,131.34 ...... 6,131.34 James Sauls ...... 2,415.00 ...... 2,415.00 ...... 9,635.84 ...... 9,635.84 ...... 872.47 ...... 872.47 Brian Walsh ...... 670.00 ...... 670.00 ...... 398.00 ...... 398.00 ...... 4,242.63 ...... 4,242.63 Jim Catella ...... 369.38 ...... 369.38 ...... 698.00 ...... 698.00 ...... 3,856.63 ...... 3,856.63 Brett Freedman ...... 292.49 ...... 292.49 ...... 698.00 ...... 698.00 ...... 4,242.63 ...... 4,242.63 ...... 194.00 ...... 194.00 Chris Howell ...... 950.73 ...... 950.73 ...... 722.00 ...... 722.00 ...... 13,692.43 ...... 13,692.43 Maria Mahler-Haug ...... 950.73 ...... 950.73 ...... 620.16 ...... 620.16 ...... 13,692.43 ...... 13,692.43 Russell Willig ...... 950.73 ...... 950.73 ...... 722.91 ...... 722.91 ...... 13,692.43 ...... 13,692.43

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CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE FOR TRAVEL FROM JULY 1 TO SEPT. 30, 2019

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

Senator Roger F. Wicker: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,590.00 ...... 2,590.00 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 493.29 ...... 493.29 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 4,029.96 ...... 4,029.96 Kyle Parker: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,590.00 ...... 2,590.00 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 396.14 ...... 396.14 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 2,798.08 ...... 2,798.08 Janice Helwig: Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 1,923.08 ...... 1,923.08 Everett Price: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,590.00 ...... 2,590.00 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 396.14 ...... 396.14 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 2,993.17 ...... 2,993.17 Rachel Bauman: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,590.00 ...... 2,590.00 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 396.14 ...... 396.14 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 3,148.08 ...... 3,148.08 Danica Starks: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,590.00 ...... 2,590.00 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 396.14 ...... 396.14 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 2,798.08 ...... 2,798.08 Alex Tiersky: United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,590.00 ...... 2,590.00 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 396.14 ...... 396.14 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 2,798.08 ...... 2,798.08 Mark Toner: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 485.14 ...... 8,851.70 ...... 9,336.84 Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 2,993.17 ...... 1,757.30 ...... 4,750.47 Stacy Hope: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 485.14 ...... 10,601.03 ...... 11,086.17 Jordan Warlick: Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 875.00 ...... 875.00 Paul Massaro: Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 3,591.81 ...... 3,373.00 ...... 6,964.81 Bob Hand: Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... 4,190.44 ...... 1,732.23 ...... 5,922.67 Delegation Expenses:* United Kingdom ...... Pound Sterling ...... 14,112.56 ...... 14,112.56 Delegation Expenses:* Poland ...... Zloty ...... 28,206.15 ...... 28,206.15 Delegation Expenses:* Luxembourg ...... Euros ...... Kyle Parker: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,329.76 ...... 11,414.43 ...... 12,744.19 Delegation Expenses:* Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 3,528.48 ...... 3,528.48 Kyle Parker: Mongolia ...... To¨gro¨g ...... 762.50 ...... 11,013.83 ...... 11,776.33 Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,107.57 ...... 2,107.57 Delegation Expenses:* Mongolia ...... To¨gro¨g ...... Delegation Expenses:* Japan ...... Yen ...... Total ...... 55,323.05 ...... 48,743.52 ...... 45,847.19 ...... 149,913.76 * Accurate Delegation Expenses to be amended. SENATOR ROGER WICKER, Chairman, U.S. Helsinki Commission, Oct. 30, 2019.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), MAJORITY LEADER FOR TRAVEL FROM JULY 1 TO SEPT. 30, 2019

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

Robert Karem: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,679.63 ...... 12,679.63 Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 410.39 ...... 226.19 ...... 636.58 Burma ...... Kyat ...... 554.00 ...... 200.00 ...... 754.00 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 759.32 ...... 759.32 Delegation Expenses: * Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 3,153.55 ...... 3,153.55 Burma ...... Kyat ...... 5,861.00 ...... 5,861.00 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 503.46 ...... 503.46 Laura Dove: Iceland ...... Dollar ...... 1,369.00 ...... 1,369.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 390.22 ...... 390.22 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,022.00 ...... 1,022.00 Dr. Brian Monahan: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 2,325.00 ...... 2,325.00 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 493.29 ...... 493.29 Luxembourg ...... Euro ...... 2,532.63 ...... 2,532.63 Robert Karem: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,304.43 ...... 12,304.43 Sweden ...... Krona ...... 1,282.62 ...... 1,282.62 Finland ...... Euro ...... 270.52 ...... 270.52 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,053.38 ...... 1,053.38 Delegation Expenses: * Sweden ...... Krona ...... 1,966.00 ...... 1,966.00 Finland ...... Euro ...... 1,232.12 ...... 1,232.12

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

Total ...... 12,462.37 ...... 25,410.25 ...... 12,716.13 ...... 50,588.75 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL, Majority Leader, Oct. 28, 2019.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), DEMOCRATIC LEADER FOR TRAVEL FROM JULY 1 TO SEPT. 30, 2019

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

Gary Myrick: Iceland ...... Dollar ...... 1,439.00 ...... 1,439.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 390.22 ...... 390.22 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,022.00 ...... 1,022.00 Total ...... 2,851.22 ...... 2,851.22 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR CHARLES E. SCHUMER, h Democratic Leader, Oct. 9, 2019.

MEASURE READ THE FIRST The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, TIME—H.R. 4842 objection, it is so ordered. NOVEMBER 6, 2019 Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The bill (H.R. 724) was ordered to a Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, I understand there is a bill at the desk, third reading, was read the third time, I ask unanimous consent that when the and I ask for its first reading. and passed. Senate completes its business today, it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, No- clerk will read the title of the bill for f vember 6th; further, that following the the first time. prayer and pledge, the morning hour be The senior assistant legislative clerk CONGRATULATING THE WASH- deemed expired, the Journal of pro- read as follows: INGTON NATIONALS ON WINNING ceedings be approved to date, the time A bill (H.R. 4842) to authorize the Sec- THE 2019 MAJOR LEAGUE BASE- for the two leaders be reserved for their retary of State to provide funds for a United BALL WORLD SERIES States pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, and for use later in the day, morning business other purposes. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, be closed, and the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consider- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- I now ask for a second reading and, in ate proceed to the immediate consider- ation of the Rudofsky nomination order to place the bill on the calendar ation of S. Res. 407, which was sub- under the previous order. under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- mitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ject to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- clerk will report the resolution by f tion is heard. title. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. The bill will receive its second read- The senior assistant legislative clerk TOMORROW ing on the next legislative day. read as follows: f A resolution (S. Res. 407) congratulating Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, if there is no further business to come PREVENTING ANIMAL CRUELTY the Washington Nationals on winning the 2019 Major League Baseball World Series. before the Senate, I ask unanimous AND TORTURE ACT There being no objection, the Senate consent that it stand adjourned under Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, proceeded to consider the resolution. the previous order. I ask unanimous consent that the Com- Mr. MCCONNELL. I further ask There being no objection, the Senate, mittee on the Judiciary be discharged unanimous consent that the resolution at 6:02 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- from further consideration of H.R. 724 be agreed to, the preamble be agreed day, November 6, 2019, at 10 a.m. and the Senate proceed to its imme- to, and the motions to reconsider be f diate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The considered made and laid upon the NOMINATIONS table with no intervening action or de- clerk will report the bill by title. Executive nomination received by The senior assistant legislative clerk bate. the Senate: read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill (H.R. 724) to revise section 48 of objection, it is so ordered. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES title 18, United States Code, and for other Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, STEPHEN HAHN, OF TEXAS, TO BE COMMISSIONER OF I ask unanimous consent that I be FOOD AND DRUGS, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND purposes. HUMAN SERVICES, VICE SCOTT GOTTLIEB. There being no objection, the com- added as a cosponsor. f mittee was discharged and the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proceeded to consider the bill. objection, it is so ordered. CONFIRMATION Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The resolution (S. Res. 407) was Executive nomination confirmed by I ask unanimous consent that the bill agreed to. the Senate November 5, 2019: be considered read a third time and The preamble was agreed to. passed and that the motion to recon- (The resolution, with its preamble, is THE JUDICIARY printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- DAVID AUSTIN TAPP, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A JUDGE OF sider be considered made and laid upon THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR A the table. mitted Resolutions.’’) TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS.

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