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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 No. 168 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was because of Senator Stevens’ service as our States. I offer these thanks not called to order by the President pro the President pro tempore, a position I only as the majority leader but as the tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). now hold. senior Senator from Kentucky, which f Senator Stevens was known for his has been hit hard by this epidemic. tireless work on behalf of the State of f PRAYER Alaska and their citizens. He had quite The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- a reputation for reaching across party REMEMBERING TED STEVENS fered the following prayer: lines to get the job done. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Let us pray. I am honored to attend today’s cere- later today, in the old Senate Chamber, Eternal God, give our lawmakers this mony adding Senator Stevens’ portrait family, friends, and former colleagues day the wisdom to know Your words to the historic walls of the U.S. Cap- of our late colleague, Senator Ted Ste- and obey Your precepts. As they follow itol. vens, will gather for the unveiling of Your leading, may they remember the I yield the floor. the Senator’s leadership portrait. many times You have delivered them I suggest the absence of a quorum. Senator Stevens’ likeness will join in the past. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the storied ranks of the leadership por- Lord, give them the courage to not clerk will call the roll. trait collection—images of majority retreat from life’s battles but to faith- The legislative clerk proceeded to leaders, minority leaders, and Presi- fully keep their hands in Yours. call the roll. dents pro tem, which are proudly dis- Guide us, Great Jehovah. We are pil- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I played around the building. grims in this land. We are weak, but ask unanimous consent that the order Our distinguished predecessors watch You are mighty. Guide us with Your for the quorum call be rescinded. over the corridors they walked, the powerful hand. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rooms in which they debated, and the In the time of our distress, console us objection, it is so ordered. body they served. with Your merciful presence. f It is fitting that Senator Stevens is We pray in Your Loving Name. being recognized for his service as Amen. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY President pro tem. As we all know, un- LEADER f like the elected party leaders, that is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- not a job which you can campaign or PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE jority leader is recognized. persuade your way into. The only way The President pro tempore led the f to become President pro tem is to per- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: suade your home State, over and over, THE FIRST LADY I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the to rehire you, and Ted Stevens was United States of America, and to the Repub- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, about the most dogged advocate for his lic for which it stands, one nation under God, first, I want to acknowledge two nota- home State that anybody could pos- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ble events taking place in the Capitol sibly imagine. He was Alaska’s son and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. today. Alaska’s champion 24 hours a day and SASSE). The Senator from Iowa. As we speak, the First Lady of the then some. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask United States is just down the hall for I look forward to honoring our unanimous consent to speak as in a special event related to our Nation’s former colleague’s memory this after- morning business. opioid epidemic, marking the progress noon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that Congress and the administration f objection, it is so ordered. have made in recent years and focusing H.R. 4617 f our efforts on the work still ahead. I will have more to say on the subject Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, on REMEMBERING TED STEVENS tomorrow, which will mark the 1-year another matter, later today, I under- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, later anniversary of President Trump sign- stand the House of Representatives will today, I will attend the portrait unveil- ing our landmark opioid legislation vote on H.R. 4617. This is the latest in- ing of my former colleague and friend, into law. stallment in Speaker PELOSI’s cam- Senator Ted Stevens, who served in the I want to warmly welcome the First paign to expand government’s control Senate from 1968 until 2009. Lady to the Senate this morning and over America’s political speech. This portrait is being added to the thank her for her continued focus on It is a transparent attack on the Senate leadership portrait collection this crisis, which affects so many of First Amendment that has united an

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:46 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.000 S23OCPT1 S6052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 unlikely band of opponents across the private citizens’ names along with hate to cut taxes. But tax reform political spectrum. Everybody from their employers or businesses. In this passed, and the results are clear. It has hardcore conservatives to the ACLU is era of political harassment and online increased Americans’ take-home pay speaking out against this effort to mobs, the implication was clear as day. and helped generate one of the best erode Americans’ constitutional rights. From Twitter posts to partisan mes- economic moments for working fami- The proposal would give the Federal saging bills, House Democrats’ mission lies in a generation. Election Commission unprecedented li- is the same: Chill the exercise of free Since tax reform, 22 States, including cense to track and regulate Americans’ speech. Send a message to Americans my State of Kentucky, have set new political speech on the internet and de- with inconvenient views that speaking record-low unemployment rates. The cide what speech qualifies as political up is more trouble than it is worth. national unemployment rate has set a in the first place. This proposal will not do anything to 50-year low. But, alas, rather than ac- If it were not bad enough on principle stop maligned foreign actors—some- knowledge that the sky hasn’t fallen, to fill more Washington, DC, filing thing that every Member of this body our Democratic friends still want to cabinets with which citizens hold what cares deeply about. As three former undermine tax reform—and listen to beliefs, their bill would also deputize FEC Chairmen recently pointed out, where they have elected to start. Lis- media companies into this effort. They foreign adversaries like Russia are not ten to this. Democrats’ first target is would force publications to keep exces- going to stop their malign operations changing the Tax Code so that working sive records for any advertisement for fear of an FEC fine. Let me say that families across the country have to they accept not only for political cam- again. Adversaries like Russia are not subsidize wealthy people in States like paigns but on any issue of national im- going to stop their malign operations New York, New Jersey, and California. portance. for fear of an FEC fine. Here is the background. As part of When this regulatory burden has ‘‘Campaign-finance law isn’t the tool tax reform, in order to maximize mid- been tried on a smaller scale, it has to prevent foreign meddling. . . . Ad- dle-class relief, the deductibility of frightened media platforms into reject- versaries won’t be scared off by civil State and local tax payments was ing political ads altogether. It is a penalties. . . . This is a job for diplo- capped. Most middle-class taxpayers textbook example of policy designed to matic, national security, and counter- were more than compensated for this reduce the amount of free speech in our intelligence agencies. [This legislation] through other tax cuts, but for some country. Press organizations such as is a needless sacrifice to First Amend- wealthy people who elect to live in the Washington Post and the Balti- ment rights, not a serious effort to se- high-tax States, this represented a par- more Sun have already sued over simi- cure elections.’’ tial increase. lar regulations on First Amendment That is three former Chairmen of the Republicans didn’t think it was fair grounds and won in court. Federal Election Commission. I cer- that middle-class working families in House Democrats want to violate the tainly agree. It was focusing on defense States the Obama economy left behind First Amendment and harm journalists and counterintelligence, not attacking had to subsidize the tax bills of rich in order to give more control to the the First Amendment, that made the people in high-tax States without FEC. That would be the same FEC that 2018 elections go more smoothly than limit. We didn’t eliminate the State Democrats have recently tried to shift the 2016 elections. That is why the hun- and local tax deduction; we just capped from a bipartisan body to a partisan dreds of millions of dollars Congress it for high earners. That cap is what body for the first time in its history. has set aside for State grants have Democrats want to undermine. Their A different part of the House bill re- made a big difference. That needs to re- resolution would help high-tax States— fers to ‘‘legitimate journalistic activi- main our focus as we continue our ef- typically governed by Democrats—cre- ties.’’ I look forward to hearing what forts to avoid repeating the mistakes ate workarounds for their high-earners. Orwellian commission or process House of 2016. Let’s be clear about what would hap- Democrats may have in mind for deter- House Democrats have achieved pen if Democrats got their real objec- mining whether Washington, DC, something remarkable here. They have tive and repealed the SALT cap alto- deems a particular journalist legiti- drafted legislation that is so anti-First gether. According to data from the mate. Amendment that it has united every- Joint Committee on Taxation, 94 per- These are just a few examples. Even body from former FEC Commissioners, cent of the benefit would flow to tax- the ACLU—widely viewed as a left- to the ACLU, to yours truly in opposi- payers who earn more than $200,000 a leaning organization that is not known tion. year. That is what they are advocating. for siding with Republicans—is pub- I am sorry that Speaker PELOSI Ninety-four percent of the benefit licly opposing the Democrats’ bill. deems go-nowhere messaging bills a would flow to taxpayers who earn more Here is what the ACLU said: better use of the House’s time than the than $200,000 a year. More than half of ‘‘The SHIELD Act . . . strikes the wrong USMCA and the 176,000 new American it would actually go to people who balance, sweeping too broadly and encom- jobs that experts tell us it would cre- make more than $1 million a year—cut- passing more speech than necessary. . . . The ate. The American people deserve a ting taxes for the rich. Repealing the SHIELD Act goes too far . . . to the det- House of Representatives that works SALT cap would give millionaires an riment of the public and the First Amend- with the Senate and the President to average tax cut of $60,000. Meanwhile, ment.’’ actually make law and make progress the average tax cut for taxpayers earn- That is the ACLU. for the families we represent. ing between $50,000 and $100,000 would Congress has real business to attend f be less than $10. There would be $60,000 to. House Democrats need to stop tax cuts for wealthy people and $10 tax blocking the USMCA. Senate Demo- TAX REFORM cuts for the middle class. Apparently crats need to stop blocking defense Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, that sounds like a good trade to our funding. Yet, rather than working on today Senate Democrats will push for- Democratic colleagues. It doesn’t these issues, we instead see Democrats ward their own resolution that seeks to sound like good trade to me. continue to fixate—fixate—on chipping undermine part of the historic tax re- I am sorry to break it to my Demo- away at the First Amendment. It is a form we passed in 2017. cratic colleagues, but the middle-class pet project they return to time and Remember, back then, Washington Kentuckians I represent have zero in- again. It is disturbing, especially in Democrats were downright hysterical terest—zero interest—in cross-sub- light of recent blatant attempts to in- about our plan to let working Ameri- sidizing the tax bills of millionaires timidate Americans into silence. cans send less of their paycheck to the who live in Brooklyn and the Bay Area. Just a few months ago, a sitting IRS. Speaker PELOSI called the tax It is bad enough that my Democratic House Democrat earned national criti- cuts ‘‘Armageddon.’’ She said it was colleagues want to unwind tax reform, cism when he publicly tweeted out a ‘‘the worst bill in the history of the but it is downright comical that their list of his own constituents in San An- United States Congress.’’ That is the top priority—a top priority—is helping tonio, TX, who had donated to Presi- Speaker on the 2017 tax reform bill. I wealthy people in blue States find loop- dent Trump’s campaign. He listed these guess that shows how much Democrats holes to pay even less. They won’t even

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:46 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.001 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6053 propose to repeal the SALT cap out- the administration’s sensible rule to now being openly embraced by the right because they know it is bad pol- disallow bogus charitable deductions Democratic Party. Leading Democrats icy and negates all of their talking that are designed to circumvent the have embraced putting the government points about tax fairness. They just SALT, or the State and local tax, de- in control of everything from Ameri- want to bless a backdoor workaround. duction cap that was part of the 2017 can’s energy usage to healthcare. I urge Members on both sides to use tax reform bill. It is not socialism or government-run common sense and reject Democrats’ Frankly, I welcome this vote and to- healthcare that I want to focus on resolution when we vote on it later day’s debate. It gives us an opportunity today. I want to talk about another today. to review all the benefits of the Tax trend that has been gradually emerging Cuts and Jobs Act. f in the Democratic Party but doesn’t al- While drafting the Tax Cuts and Jobs ways get the coverage that proposals MEASURE PLACED ON THE Act, Congress made a conscious choice like Medicare for All receive. It is the CALENDAR—S.J. RES. 59 to cap the State and local tax deduc- growing Democratic hostility to reli- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I tion, or SALT, at $10,000. Doing so al- gion, which culminated a couple of understand there is a joint resolution lowed us to provide additional tax re- weeks ago in a Democratic Presi- at the desk that is due a second read- lief to the middle class, support fami- dential candidate’s proposal to selec- ing. lies by doubling the child tax credit, tively tax churches based on whether The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lead- and simplify the Tax Code for filers by he agrees with their religious beliefs. er is correct. nearly doubling the standard deduc- Let me repeat that. Think about that The clerk will read the joint resolu- tion. for a minute. A Democratic Presi- tion by title for the second time. These changes resulted in the aver- dential candidate proposed that the The legislative clerk read as follows: age family of four in my home State of government should selectively tax South Dakota receiving a tax cut of churches and synagogues and mosques A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 59), expressing more than $2,000. the sense of Congress on the precipitous based on whether their religious beliefs withdrawal of United States Armed Forces In response to this cap, certain high- pass muster with the President. That from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey’s tax States adopted—what some would is, or should be, a shocking statement. unprovoked incursion into Syria. call ‘‘creative’’ but what I would call The idea of taxing churches based on ‘‘bogus’’—schemes to try to circumvent Mr. MCCONNELL. In order to place whether their religious beliefs meet the joint resolution on the calendar the cap. These so-called charities that with a political party’s approval is under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- these States have set up are designed antithetical to the fundamental right ject to further proceedings. solely as an alternative method of pay- to freely exercise one’s religion. It is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- ing State and local taxes so million- not just antithetical, but it is uncon- tion having been heard, the joint reso- aires can shirk their Federal tax obli- stitutional. Targeting churches for dis- lution will be placed on the calendar. gations. So the IRS did what the tax criminatory treatment based on their law directed. It enacted sensible regu- theology is a violation of the First f lations to shut down these bogus tax Amendment. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME avoidance schemes. But it did so in a It is an understatement to say that it thoughtful manner, carefully consid- is deeply disturbing to see this pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ering more than 7,700 comments and posal emerge from a mainstream can- the previous order, the leadership time creating a safe harbor for certain dona- didate. But what might be even more is reserved. tions to avoid unintentionally discour- disturbing is that members of the f aging actual charitable giving. Democratic Party aren’t lining up to It is ironic that Democrats, who uni- CONCLUSION OF MORNING reject this outlandish and unconstitu- formly opposed the middle-class tax BUSINESS tional proposal. cuts in the new tax law, are now call- Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning ing for a tax cut for the most well off This is not the first time a Democrat business is closed. Americans. Based on nonpartisan data has shown signs of regarding religious f from the Joint Committee on Tax- people as second-class citizens. During ation, 94 percent of the benefit from some of the judicial confirmations of PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL passing this CRA would flow to tax- this administration, it became clear DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER payers with incomes of over $200,000. that Democrats believed religious peo- 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES Fifty-two percent of the benefit would ple should be subjected to extra scru- CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED go to those with incomes of over $1 tiny. BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE million. There was the nomination of Amy SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE In fact, repealing the SALT cap Coney Barrett during the first year of TREASURY, RELATING TO ‘‘CON- would result in millionaires receiving this administration. She was an out- TRIBUTIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR an average tax cut of nearly $60,000, standing judicial candidate who re- STATE OR LOCAL TAX CREDITS’’ while the average tax cut for taxpayers ceived the American Bar Association’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under with incomes between $50,000 and highest rating of ‘‘well qualified.’’ The the previous order, the Senate will re- $100,000 would be less than $10. ABA’s evaluation, as the Democratic sume consideration of S.J. Res. 50, If you put that into perspective, the leader once said, is ‘‘the gold standard which the clerk will report. choice here is very clear. Today, we by which judicial candidates are The legislative clerk read as follows: have an opportunity to vote no—to judged.’’ A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 50) providing vote no—on the Democrats’ proposed Yet during the confirmation process, for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 tax cut for millionaires. it became clear that some Democrats of title 5, United States Code, of the rule RELIGIOUS FREEDOM thought she should be disqualified be- submitted by the Internal Revenue Service, The Democratic Party has undergone cause she is a practicing Catholic. Department of the Treasury, relating to quite an evolution over these past 3 ‘‘The dogma lives loudly within you’’ is ‘‘Contributions in Exchange for State or years. Like all political parties, the a quote from the Democratic ranking Local Tax Credits.’’ Democratic Party has always had an member on the Judiciary Committee, There being no objection, the Senate extremist fringe, with the far-left wing with the implication that anyone who proceeded to consider the joint resolu- of the Democratic Party rapidly be- takes his or her religious faith seri- tion. coming its mainstream. Democrats ously can’t be trusted to hold public of- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. have been falling all over each other to fice. CRAMER). The majority whip. see how far they can run to the left. Last December, Democrats raised TAX REFORM Socialism, a concept that, in America questions about another judicial nomi- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today, at least, seemed to have been firmly nee because he is a member of a Catho- Democrats are forcing a vote to repeal consigned to the ash heap of history is lic charitable organization, the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:46 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.003 S23OCPT1 S6054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 Knights of Columbus, which partici- again during the founding—that reli- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask pates in such disturbing activities as gion is a benefit not just to individuals unanimous consent that the order for serving veterans, raising money for the privately but to the public, that it the quorum call be rescinded. needy, and providing young people with makes men and women into good citi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without scholarships. The Constitution is very zens. It encourages them to uphold the objection, it is so ordered. clear on whether being a person of law, to live virtuous lives, to take their RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER faith can disqualify you from public of- oaths seriously, to respect the property The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fice. From article VI, ‘‘no religious of others, and to moderate problematic Democratic leader is recognized. Test shall ever be required as a Quali- passions like vengeance and avarice. TURKEY AND SYRIA fication to any Office or public Trust That is not to say that you have to Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, 3 under the United States.’’ be religious to be a good citizen, but it weeks ago, a small number of U.S. Spe- ‘‘No religious Test shall ever be re- does point to the truth that religion is cial Forces were working with our Syr- quired as a Qualification to any Office something that adds value to society ian Kurdish partners to conduct oper- or public Trust under the United and that it builds men and women who ations against ISIS and hold more than States.’’ That is a quote from article are a blessing to their neighbors and to 10,000 detainees, many of them hard- VI of the Constitution. their country. Religious liberty is a foundational Americans are known for being a ened ISIS fighters. It was a product of part of our system of government. generous people. I don’t think it is a half decade of hard work by Amer- There is a reason it is the very first much of a coincidence that Americans ican and coalition forces and the Kurds freedom mentioned in the Bill of are also known for being a religious to degrade ISIS, to put them on the Rights. More than one of the 13 origi- people. Again, to be clear, that doesn’t run, and stabilize the postconflict re- nal colonies were founded for the ex- mean you have been to be religious to gion. press purpose of securing religious free- be generous, but religion encourages Today, only 3 weeks later, as Amer- dom. By religious freedom, I don’t generosity. Think about how much of ican troops continue their withdrawal mean the right to worship privately as the charitable work in this country from their bases in northern Syria at long as you don’t bring your faith into would go away overnight without reli- the President’s orders, President Putin the public square. What people were gion. Churches and religious organiza- and President Erdogan have announced looking for in America—what they still tions support food banks and homeless a plan to establish Russian and Turk- look for in America—is the freedom to shelters and crisis pregnancy centers. ish control of a region that was once live according to their religion and ac- They run tutoring programs and schol- controlled by American and Kurdish cording to their conscience and beliefs, arship programs and mentoring pro- forces. Our partners, the Syrian Kurds, freely and publicly, without inter- grams. They reach out to immigrants have been killed and wounded in ference from the government. That is and refugees and to struggling parents Erdogan’s invasion and forced to leave what the First Amendment was in- and struggling families. They serve their homes in droves. Most impor- tended to protect. military members and first responders. tantly, the upper hand we once held I want to move away from the Con- They sign up people to vote. They help over ISIS has been eroded. stitution for a minute, though. There families looking to adopt. They imple- We don’t know how many ISIS de- is no question that Democrats’ increas- ment recycling programs. They collect tainees have escaped from detention fa- ingly hostile public attitude toward re- aid for individuals caught in the path cilities or where they have gone. There ligion raises some serious questions of natural disasters. They build houses seems to be no articulable plan on how about constitutionality. I think that is for those without a home, and I could to get them back. In the blink of an clear. That is not the only disturbing go on and on and on. eye, President Trump has undone over aspect of it. I will provide just one South Dakota 5 years of progress against the Islamic I am also profoundly disturbed by the example. A few months ago, I visited State. none-too-subtle implication that reli- LifeLight’s new youth center in the Three weeks after first announcing gious people are somehow second-class Pettigrew Heights area of Sioux Falls. the troop withdrawal, the President citizens, that we may have to tolerate In addition to providing spiritual op- does not seem to have a clear strategy them, but that we should seek to push portunities, the center is focused on for securing the enduring defeat of ISIS them out of public life. That idea is providing a safe place where under- and fixing the mess he has created in also one that would be absolutely anti- privileged children can come to hang Syria. Secretary of State Pompeo does thetical to the Founders. out, play games, have a snack, and do not have a clear strategy. Secretary of The Founders didn’t see religion as their homework. It is just one of the Defense Esper does not have a clear something to be tolerated. They saw it many tremendous things being done by strategy. Every day it seems like we as an absolute good, and that isn’t just churches and religious organizations in are going in a completely different di- because a number of the Founders were Sioux Falls and around my State. I rection. One day, reports indicate the men and women of faith. They didn’t doubt there is any area where good administration was considering a resid- think religion was just a private good— work is being done in this country ual force in eastern Syria; the next re- that it kept you in a good place with where you won’t find religious people port says the administration planned God. No, they thought religion was helping out. to target ISIS from Iraq. The next good for society. Think of the famous I don’t just want to see religious peo- minute, reports said Iraq will not allow passage from Washington’s Farewell ple tolerated. I want to see the Demo- our forces to do that. Address, which we read in the Senate, cratic Party rejecting the un-American What is the strategy here? America’s literally, every single year in observ- idea that being religious somehow security is at risk. ISIS is dangerous. ance of Washington’s birthday. makes you less qualified to participate ISIS is escaping. How will the adminis- Let me quote: in the public square, and I want to see tration continue to bring the fight to Of all the dispositions and habits which the Democratic Party standing up to ISIS? What will the President do to lead to political prosperity, religion and mo- condemn unconstitutional ideas like prevent Russian and Turkish aggres- rality are indispensable supports. In vain that proposed by one of their Presi- sion and the potential slaughter of our would that man claim the tribute of patriot- dential candidates. allies and friends, the Kurds? When will ism, who should labor to subvert these great the administration present its strategy pillars of human happiness, these firmest Until then, I will keep fighting to en- props of the duties of men and citizens. The sure that every American’s funda- to Congress? mere politician, equally with the pious man, mental right to live in accordance with We need answers to these questions ought to respect and to cherish them. A vol- his or her religious beliefs is protected. right away, but, shockingly, the ad- ume could not trace all their connections I suggest the absence of a quorum. ministration’s top officials, Secretary with private and public felicity. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of State Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Again, this is from President Wash- clerk will call the roll. Esper, have now canceled two sched- ington’s Farewell Address. This is a The senior assistant legislative clerk uled briefings with the Senate, and sentiment that occurs over and over proceeded to call the roll. there is no new time on the calendar.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:46 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.005 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6055 Secretary of State Pompeo appar- farmers and ranchers. With 95 percent tant trade deal up for a vote. Let’s ently had time to speak to the Herit- of the world’s population outside of the have an up-or-down vote. Let the age Foundation yesterday, which is United States, Montana producers need House Chamber speak. Let them vote. four blocks away from the Capitol, but access to these global markets. The USMCA has the potential to he doesn’t have time to come to Con- Agriculture drives our economy in boost our Nation’s GDP by $68 billion, gress, not even to brief us on Syria? Montana. In fact, it is the No. 1 eco- plain and simple. That means more Secretary Pompeo is derelict in his nomic driver in our State. Canada and money in the pockets of Montanans. It duty. He has an obligation to come Mexico both are in high demand for our is a better opportunity for our folks in here. It is not a question of time if he products like wheat, barley, and beef. agriculture. There is more revenue for spoke four blocks away at the Heritage In fact, in 2018 alone, Montana had $731 Main Street businesses in Montana. Foundation. He is ducking. We need an- million in total exports to Canada and The USMCA will deliver much needed swers, and if they don’t have answers, Mexico. trade certainty, secure intellectual we need to have a Q and A, a dialogue, For our producers in Montana, the property rights, and modernize digital and maybe that will push them to some USMCA would be a positive step for- trade. answers. It is too dangerous for Amer- ward in providing certainty and alle- I am not alone in wanting swift ac- ica to sit and do nothing—to run and viating the challenges and obstacles tion. I am honored to have support hide, as Secretary Pompeo is now they faced virtually every single day from the Montana Chamber of Com- doing. this season. merce, the Montana Farm Bureau Fed- Today Senate Democrats are holding When I travel across Montana, I have eration, from the Montana Grain Grow- a special caucus to hear from Brett heard from folks in every corner of our ers Association, from the Montana McGurk, the former government envoy State: 4–H members, FFA members, Stockgrowers Association, and from in charge of countering ISIS under farmers and ranchers at local county the Montana Pork Producers Associa- both Presidents Obama and Trump. fairs, and producers along the highway. tion. They are all with us to get the While I expect Mr. McGurk’s presen- They all want action on USMCA. They USMCA done. The longer we stall this tation to be helpful to our caucus, it all need relief. They are looking for deal, the further we stall economic op- does not replace the need for the something certain coming out of Wash- portunity in Montana and across this Trump administration and its officials ington, DC, in these uncertain times. Nation. to come to Congress and explain their I cannot stand by any longer as my To Speaker PELOSI and to my col- strategy. colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- leagues in the House, the time to act is At the same time, we should send a resentatives fail to act. Listen, we have now. Our neighbors depend on it, my message to the President that both enough votes in the Senate to pass it. Montana farmers and ranchers depend parties oppose his policy in Syria. The There are enough votes in the House to on it, and the entire country depends House has passed such a resolution on pass it. President Trump can’t wait to on it. an overwhelming bipartisan vote, in- sign it. Mexico is ready; Canada is I yield the floor. cluding the Republican leaders like ready; the United States is ready; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Leader MCCARTHY, Representative SCA- I can state that in my home State of ator from Colorado. LISE, and Representative CHENEY. Montana, we are very ready. I, along COLORADO FARM TOUR I have asked the Senate twice now to with the majority in the U.S. Senate, Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, I take up the House resolution, only to am ready to get this deal done and get thank my colleague from Montana for be blocked by a single Republican it across the finish line for some of the his comments on the USMCA. Member. I continue to believe the hardest working folks in our Nation, I come to the floor today to talk quickest and most powerful way to our farmers and ranchers. about a farm tour that I have done convince the President that he is on Hard-working small business owners every year that I have been in the Sen- the wrong track is for Congress to put and folks on farms and ranches all over ate. This is a tradition that started a bipartisan, joint resolution on his Montana are sitting and waiting for when I was in the House of Representa- desk saying so. That is what the House Speaker PELOSI to stop slow-walking tives with the wheat growers in Colo- resolution does, and the Senate should the USMCA. The House Democrats can- rado, where we go around the Fourth take it up and pass it. not continue to hold our farmers and Congressional District talking about We all know it is hard to shake the ranchers hostage for any future polit- those issues that matter to our farmers President from his thoughts and ideas, ical gain that we are seeing right now in the wheat business. Colorado’s even when they are creating such dis- in the House. It has been a political Fourth Congressional District raises aster. His ego is enormous, but the one game over there. This is negatively im- the vast majority of wheat in the State thing we can do is our Republican col- pacting the Montana way of life. of Colorado, and about 87 percent of leagues joining us in a resolution that There are countless numbers of Mon- that wheat gets exported. reaches his desk. When Republican col- tana families out there who are sur- Senator DAINES’ comments on the leagues criticized him about Doral, he viving paycheck to paycheck. They are USMCA and what that means for East- backed off. It is the only thing that can living on a prayer. They are sick and ern Colorado are incredibly important. get him to change, and America is at tired of politics and the partisan games I hope that is a bipartisan effort that risk. being played in Washington, DC, and, we can all get behind in the House and Why aren’t our Republican col- you know what, I am too. the Senate, and, of course, it has to leagues stepping forward? Do they care We were elected to come here and get start in the House, and we need the more about protecting President something done, not spin the wheels on House to act as quickly as possible be- Trump than protecting America? I cable TV at night just talking about cause those wheat farmers in Eastern hope not. other issues that aren’t moving the Colorado need the certainty of new I yield the floor. ball forward on behalf of the American markets. The cattlemen in Colorado The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- people. What Montanans care about is need the certainty of new markets and ator from Montana. how they are going to put food on the existing markets. That is exactly what USMCA AGREEMENT table and how they are going to make the USMCA will do. I commend my col- Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, it has ends meet this winter coming up. The league for his words on the USMCA. been over 1 year since the United USMCA is more than just a trade deal, Over the last several months, I have States-Mexico-Canada Agreement was it is an opportunity for more jobs and, been participating in this annual Colo- signed by President Trump and the importantly, higher wages. rado farm tour that I undertake every leaders of Canada and Mexico. This That is why I am here today. I am year with not only my staff but pro- landmark trade agreement is expected here to encourage our Democratic col- ducers from across Colorado. It is in to create 176,000 new American jobs. It leagues in the House to stop playing conjunction with a number of organiza- is expected to grow American busi- politics with our communities, our tions in Colorado, like the Colorado nesses all over our country and help jobs, and our very lives. I am calling on Farm Bureau, Colorado wheat growers, give a jump-start to our hard-working the U.S. House to act, bring this impor- corn growers, cattlemen, and others,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:46 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.007 S23OCPT1 S6056 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 who all come together to show us every When an industry that accounts for That is just one other source of rev- aspect of Colorado agriculture, from nearly 11 percent of our Nation’s em- enue that we can achieve. the production itself to the actual ployment is struggling like agriculture We also had the opportunity to visit processing and finishing of agricultural is, we simply can’t wait any longer to Agriculture Research Station in products. provide help. We must act now to put Akron, CO, where they are doing tre- We drove hundreds of miles across the ag community back on the path to mendous research on dryland oilseeds the State of Colorado, starting in Gree- sustainability, so that not only current and new technologies. One of the ley at a cheese-making plant. Almost generations of farmers and ranchers things we talked about is how we can all of the milk that is produced in Col- can continue in operation but new gen- make it more effective to produce orado—Colorado being one of the high- erations of farmers and ranchers can dryland crops and how we can make est milk-producing States in the coun- come back to Colorado, North Dakota, oilseed opportunities available for ad- try—goes into cheese that every Amer- and States across this country to make ditional value-added opportunities in ican gets to enjoy. Whether it is sure they have bright futures in agri- the area. Domino’s pizza or Papa John’s pizza, culture. We also had opportunities on the that cheese most likely comes from Even in the face of difficult times, we farm tour to talk about mental health Colorado. This is a great opportunity saw on this tour how farmers and needs and what is happening in our on this tour to connect all four corners ranchers are innovating and looking to communities. On too many stops dur- of Colorado and the work that we do in address new markets to increase their ing the farm tour, I heard about the agriculture and to hear their concerns. incomes. They are opening up new mar- impact that our struggling ag economy We ended the farm tour at the State kets through the Asia Reassurance Ini- is having on the mental health of farm- Fair in Pueblo. tiative Act, whether that is a trade ers and ranchers. A 2016 Centers for What was particularly special about agreement with ASEAN or Taiwan. Disease Control and Prevention study this year’s farm tour, though, was, of Another example is clean energy op- found that agricultural workers have a course, being joined by the Colorado portunities that our farmers have em- higher suicide rate than any other oc- Farm Bureau, and the fact that it is braced. On one of the stops during the cupation. the 100th year anniversary of the Colo- tour, we visited a farm in Eastern Colo- When we passed the farm bill in 2018, rado Farm Bureau. Congratulations to rado near Limon, CO, to talk about we also included language called the the Colorado Farm Bureau. We will be what wind production means for that FARMERS FIRST Act, which will help talking about that more over the next rancher. The farmer leased the land, to create mental health opportunities several months. Congratulations on the area, to Xcel Energy, which is for those involved in agriculture and this very historic anniversary, and Colorado’s largest investor-owned util- help to make sure that we have suicide thank you so much for joining this ity, to install wind turbines, which pro- assistance and prevention training for tour and making it happen once again. mental health assistance and suicide As Members of Congress, all of us are vides them with an alternative source prevention efforts for farm advocates used to discussing policy topics, but of income. Another rancher in the county talked to help create support groups and rees- keeping farming and ranching at the about how they may earn as much as tablish the Farm and Ranch Stress As- forefront and keeping rural America at $5,000 per turbine for the wind oper- sistance Network. That needs to be the forefront of those discussions is ations on their ranch. If you think something that we all talk about back critically important because we need about it, this farmer had 20 turbines on home with our agricultural commu- to focus specifically on those issues facing our farming and ranching com- his land—that is $5,000 times 20. That is nity. Because they have provided food munities. $100,000 in income that this farmer and fiber for this country and, cer- In Colorado, the ag community ac- would not have otherwise had. Farm tainly, the world, we need to make sure counts for more than 170,000 jobs. It is income is down 50 percent, farm debt we are supporting them in every way. responsible for more than $40 billion in has increased, but this wind produc- We also talked about how we saw a economic activity. It is one of the larg- tion, with a very small footprint, may nearly 40-percent increase in admis- est economic drivers in our State—a be the difference between keeping in sions for meth addiction in Colorado State that has been transformed by en- operation this year and next year. We between 2011 and 2018. While we talk a ergy jobs and high-tech aerospace jobs. have to welcome that kind of diversi- lot about opiate addictions in this Agriculture remains one of the highest fied agriculture opportunity. country, it is actually meth that our job sectors in the State. Another example of diversified in- sheriffs are most concerned about in Even though it is so vital to our come for agricultural producers is in our rural areas. While we address the State, we know how much of a struggle Springfield, CO, in the far southeastern opiate epidemic, we also have to be giv- it has been in agriculture over the last area of the State, where we visited a ing and providing new tools and re- several years. According to the Depart- hemp processing plant. This Chamber sources to deal with the addiction ment of Agriculture, 2019 farm income has done great work when it comes to scourge of methamphetamine. is projected to be down 49 percent from hemp, a new value-added opportunity Alarmingly, a significant number of its peak in 2013. Over the last 6 years, for farmers and ranchers in Colorado. that meth is coming into Colorado we have seen a nearly 50-percent drop When this hemp processing plant is from, basically, industrial-scale manu- in farm income. Debt held by our farm- fully up and running, they are hoping facturing facilities and sophisticated ers and ranchers is at $409 billion this to employ around 50 people. We went to operations in Mexico and China. We year. That is up from $385 billion the this facility, and there is millions of need to make sure that we disrupt year before. There is significant worry dollars of equipment being invested in those operations. We need to advocate in the heartland about what is hap- a small town. Employees will have a more for the High Intensity Drug Traf- pening to our agricultural commu- shop, a gym, and recreational facili- ficking Areas Program and the anti- nities and the future of farming and ties. They are going to build a lake methamphetamine task force to help ranching in this country. there and hire 50 employees in Spring- law enforcement prevent cartels from One way to immediately help to pro- field. I remember asking one of the getting these kinds of drugs into the vide solutions to solve this problem for other county commissioners who was country and continue to work on pro- farmers and ranchers is to make sure on the tour with us in Baca County: grams like the Substance Abuse and that we implement the 2018 farm bill Did you ever imagine a day when one Mental Health Services Administration programs as quickly and expeditiously business would bring 50 employees to to focus on recovery resources and pre- as we can and that we resolve out- Springfield? vention. standing trade disputes, that we pass The answer was very quick: No, never Everywhere we went on the farm the USMCA, and that we resolve the at all. tour, we heard about the labor short- trade dispute with China so that we This as an incredible opportunity, age, whether it was the cheese-making can continue to open up new markets, not only for the farmers in the area but facility or whether it was the ranch or develop new markets, and thrive with the community that will now benefit the hospitals that we visited on the existing markets. from 50 good-paying jobs with benefits. farm tour. They talked about the need

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:46 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.009 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6057 for labor. We need a guest worker pro- I am pleased that we are here, where aspect of our oversight is often kind of gram that meets the needs of labor in we have an opportunity to take up forgotten because it doesn’t necessarily this country. these substantive measures that the fit in with the public lands, with the Housing issues seem to be something full committee has addressed with EPA, with the BIA, but it is an impor- that we don’t talk about when it comes strong bipartisan support. tant and an integral part of our sub- to our rural areas. We talk a lot about In the case of the Interior and Envi- committee’s work. it when it comes to the Denvers and ronment bill, there was unanimous Our subcommittee’s allocation for the mountain communities and resort support for our bill. Then, there is the fiscal year 2020 is $35.8 billion. This is communities. Our rural areas are fac- opportunity to bring the bills to the $248 million more than last year, with ing housing shortages and needs, as floor for consideration, where other an additional $2.25 billion being made well. We introduced legislation and are Members have an opportunity to de- available by the wildfire cap adjust- working on legislation out of this farm bate these appropriations bills, offer ment, and I will speak to the wildfire tour to help focus our labor and hous- amendments, and, then, advance them cap issue a little bit later here. Similar ing shortage needs. through the process. to the approach that we took in fiscal I have talked about trade and the op- I am pleased this morning—particu- year 2019, the bill rejects the proposed portunities we have with trade to open larly pleased—to be able to speak on budget decreases. We make invest- up new markets and to resolve current the Interior Appropriations Sub- ments in our highest priorities, such as trade issues, and we need to continue committee bill and to be here with my infrastructure investments for our land to work on that. ranking member, Senator UDALL. We management agencies, Indian Country, While the agricultural community is have worked through this sub- and wastewater and drinking water im- currently facing very serious issues, I committee account now for several provements. want to be clear that our farmers and years. It has been a good partnership, a The Department of the Interior itself ranchers are as strong as ever. strong partnership, with our teams is funded at $13.7 billion. These funds Growing up on the Eastern Plains of working side by side. It is not the easi- go to support energy development that Colorado and still living in the heart- est of bills. We get our fair share of is critical to our Nation’s economy, to land of Colorado agriculture, I have al- controversy. recreation activities that power our ways observed the incredible positive In addition to taking care of all of rural communities, and to conserva- impact that agriculture has on our our public lands, we also have over- tion efforts to protect our public lands communities—rural communities and sight of our Native peoples. We also and the wildlife that relies on them. urban centers as well. When the Fed- have oversight of the EPA. So we have Funding is provided to support an all- eral Government gets out of the way of a range of subject matters that some- of-the-above energy approach, both on- farmers and ranchers and growers and times can bring us together and some- shore and offshore, that will continue allows good things to happen, that is times can cause some bumps along the to help our country achieve energy independence. when our rural communities grow and way. Yet what we have committed to On the conservation front, invest- thrive. doing, I think, in working collabo- ments in grants programs for species A couple of weeks ago, we had the op- ratively, in working together, has re- protection, wetlands conservation, and portunity to celebrate National Farm- sulted in a good, strong measure that to combat wildlife trafficking are in- ers Day. It was a day to celebrate the the Senate now sees before it. cluded. We also took a keen look at great community that has always been Last year was the first time since fis- some of the invasive species that are the backbone of this Nation, but we cal year 2010—9 years now—that the In- wreaking havoc in certain of our re- can never express all of our thanks to terior, Environment, and Related gions, like the Asian carp, so we pro- Agencies appropriations was brought this industry simply on 1 day of the vide a lot of good focus there. year. before the full Senate. We have been in Americans love to love our national To all of our farmers and ranchers, to a situation in which, for years, we have parks, so this bill provides the funds those who make our breakfast, lunch, kind of been at the tail end of the line, that are necessary to meet our respon- and dinners possible by providing abun- the last of those spending bills to sibility at the national park units. We dant food and fiber for this country and move. Now we are debating it in the also focus on the deferred maintenance, this world, I am grateful for them and first package, so we really feel like we which is something we have talked a look forward to continuing to work on have kind of arrived here. Again, you lot about in committee and on the new solutions and better opportunities don’t arrive here as part of the first floor. We invest $127 million for de- in the years to come. package without having done a great ferred maintenance. We also increase I yield the floor. deal of work. You don’t do that and re- funding for historic preservation, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ceive unanimous support coming out of which is critical to preserving the sites ator from Alaska. the committee for the second year in a and the stories of our Nation. APPROPRIATIONS row now if you do not demonstrate this The USGS, the U.S. Geological Sur- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I strong commitment that both sides vey, receives funding for important am here this morning very pleased to have made to create an environment in programs that help our emergency re- be at this point where we are talking which we can work through these sponders during natural disasters like about consideration of an appropria- issues in a bipartisan manner. earthquakes or tsunamis. We work tions package that includes the fiscal The Interior, Environment, and Re- within this bill to provide assistance year 2020 bills for the subcommittees lated Agencies portion of this minibus for responses to natural hazards and on Interior and Environment; Com- includes funding for all of the major disasters as well as to inform the pub- merce, Justice, and Science; Agri- Federal land management agencies. lic. In my State of Alaska, the support culture, Rural Development, and Food This includes the National Park Serv- for the Earthquake Hazards Program and Drug Administration; and Trans- ice, the Bureau of Land Management, helps us. As a State that is very seis- portation and Housing and Urban De- the Fish and Wildlife Service, the For- mically prone, it helps us with warn- velopment; and the various related est Service, as well as the Environ- ings, and it helps to enhance the earth- agencies. mental Protection Agency. We also quake monitoring capability. The bill It may be premature to call this a re- provide funding for essential Indian also maintains funding for mapping turn to regular order, but I think that health, education, and resource man- initiatives that will help to gather data is kind of what it feels like. I would agement programs through the BIA to improve our maps, which enhances note that it is October 23, well past and the Indian Health Service. Then we the safety of activities such as avia- time that we should have finished our also provide funding and oversight for tion. In certain parts of the country, appropriations work, but we are ad- important cultural institutions, like believe it or not, we do not have cur- vancing. We have bills that we have the Smithsonian Institution, our Na- rent and accurate mapping. Certainly, moved through the subcommittees and tional Gallery of Art, the National En- in my home State—and I know in other the full committee, and we are now dowment for the Arts, and the National parts of the country—the updates to moving packages of these to the floor. Endowment for the Humanities. This the maps have simply not been made.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:46 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.010 S23OCPT1 S6058 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 We also fully fund another lands mat- know. Thus, oftentimes it is difficult talking about the fires just last year in ter, PILT, which is estimated at $500 to respond and to address resources. California. We know the threat is real, million, and it maintains our commit- The fact is that many who live in Trib- and we know we have to respond. So ment to meeting the needs of local al communities are often located in making sure we have the capacity to communities for county roads, public rural areas that lack public safety, and fight fire is important. In this bill, we safety, and schools. I know many of us even though you have high rates of vio- not only invest in fire suppression, but in this Chamber hear from our con- lence, abuse, murder, trafficking, we we also invest in State and volunteer stituents about the significance of ade- simply don’t have the resources there fire assistance. We provide increases quate PILT funding. to help to respond to it. for hazardous fuels reductions. The Land and Water Conservation I have been working with several of As far as the EPA budget goes, we Fund is something that is near and my colleagues to address these chal- prioritize funding for the programs dear to many in this body. You will see lenges—Senator UDALL, Senator that result in concrete actions to im- in this bill an increase to the LWCF, HOEVEN, Senator DAINES, and so prove the quality of the environment which receives $465 million. This is $30 many—to shine a light in this area. We across our country. The bill provides million above the enacted level. This know it is going to take a lot of coordi- significant increases in State and Trib- also includes $140 million for the NPS nation and communication among law al grant programs, which will lead to State side program as well as addi- enforcement agencies to get this right. tangible, on-the-ground cleanup and tional funding for recreational access. In this bill, we include $6.5 million for environment benefits, which was an- We focus on how we are able to access cold case investigations, equipment, other priority that was strongly sup- our treasured lands and ensure we have training, background checks, and the ported by many in this Chamber. a level of conservation that is sup- necessary report language to move us The priority that was targeted by ported across the country. in the right direction. many in the waters phase was water in- In working with Senator UDALL over Attorney General Barr came to the frastructure development. Many of the these years, I think it has been impor- State of Alaska in May. In Anchorage, newly authorized programs in Amer- tant—it has certainly been important he had an opportunity to sit and listen ica’s Water Infrastructure Act are for me—to have had a great partner- to statewide leaders, Native leaders, funded for the first time in this meas- ship, a strong partnership when it has and law enforcement. He then had an ure. Funding is also provided for the come to trying to meet the needs of opportunity to get out of the rural Clean Water and Drinking Water State those within Indian Country and hav- areas and into the villages. After he Revolving Funds and for the WIFIA ing to fund the critical services. With left, he declared a public safety emer- Program to build and support critical this bill, I think we are making good gency in the State of Alaska because of water infrastructure in communities in measure to do that. The two primary where we sit. So we have been working every State. The bill also equips the agencies that deliver services to the In- with the Attorney General and greatly EPA with a powerful set of tools to fur- dian community are the Bureau of In- appreciate his efforts there, but we ther the Agency’s core missions of dian Affairs and the Indian Health need to do more through these appro- clean air, clean water, and clean land. Service. They receive a combined in- priations to look specifically at these One of the issues I hear a lot about crease of $288 million over the 2019 lev- issues as well. from the folks back home, as well as els. We maintain all critical program For the Indian Health Service, there from my colleagues in the Senate, is funding with some important increases are also programs we have an obliga- the issue of PFAS and PFAS contami- for Indian Country. tion to fund that are vital to Indian nation. In this bill, we have provided For the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Country. Many of these programs and $25 million in increases to address BIA, we maintain the substantial in- the costs associated with them have PFAS, including new funding for State- creases we have provided over the last grown since we enacted the 2019 bill. led cleanup and remediation efforts. 2 fiscal years. We are helping on mat- Among these are leasing and staffing We also focus on the research of human ters such as the construction, oper- costs that are associated with new health and environmental impacts and ation, and maintenance of Indian healthcare facilities that are operated related priority regulatory actions. schools. We know, unfortunately, that by the IHS or by Tribes under compact There is a $20 million increase provided in so many of the reservations in the agreements. Our bill funds these new for EPA grant programs to support lower 48, our schools are simply inad- increases. We provide additional fund- States in their cleanup and remedi- equate. The education scores we are ing for recruitment and quality im- ation efforts of PFAS-contaminated seeing from our schools are not where provement as well as providing a $24 water sources as well as the water sys- we need to be. Making sure we are million increase for facilities, includ- tems and the lands. doing right by our Native children ing an increase for medical equipment. The remaining $5 million in increases around the country is so important The Forest Service receives invest- will support the EPA’s priority actions when it comes to education. ments in funding for the improved on PFAS and supplement the research We also include funding for irrigation health and management of our Na- that other agencies are currently con- systems. We also fully fund contract tion’s forests, including for recreation ducting on the chemicals. support costs. We increase funding for assets, such as the cabins so many of us So we heard the concerns of so many, public safety and justice facilities con- enjoy, the trails on which we hike, and and we really worked to respond in this struction and programs. Certainly, as I recreation special use permitting to measure. hear from folks in Alaska and those allow certain businesses to operate in Lastly, the bill includes important around Indian Country in the lower 48, our national forests in order to en- increases for our cultural institutions public safety is something by which, hance the many recreational experi- and our agencies. The Smithsonian In- again, we are not doing right by those ences and opportunities. stitution, the Gallery of Art, and the whom we must serve in these areas. At the beginning of my comments, I National Endowment for the Arts and This is an effort that I intend to con- mentioned the wildfire cap adjustment. Humanities all receive increases in our tinue to push in my going forward. It was back in the 2018 omnibus that we measure. I would specifically like to point out created the wildland fire cap adjust- I think it is so important to make to my colleagues that for the very first ment, and fiscal year 2020 is the first sure that when we think about our time, we include a comprehensive look year this is now available. The bill in- treasures—clearly our land, the clean- with new funding into those issues re- vests $5.167 billion in wildland fire ac- liness of our water, but we also have lated to murdered and missing indige- tivity, including $2.25 billion in fire cap national treasures, and we see so much nous women. Many of us have been adjustment funding. of that reflected in the arts, whether it shocked at what we are coming to un- In my State over this past summer, is the Smithsonian, the galleries, or derstand about the murdered and miss- we certainly saw intense and extensive what the Endowment for the Arts and ing of our Native women around the fires. It was a recordbreaking heat year the Humanities do. country. The data we have we know is this past summer, and we had some Consistent with fiscal year 2019, we lacking. We don’t know what we don’t pretty devastating fires. We are still do not include new policy provisions

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:46 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.012 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6059 that were not in the enacted bill. So we This bill reflects the long tradition It also provides vital resources to our worked with Chairman SHELBY, Vice we have in my State of working across counties by fully funding the payment Chairman LEAHY, and the ranking the aisle to support conservation prior- in lieu of taxes program—a program member, again, with Senator UDALL, to ities. It includes a number of impor- that supports over $40 million per year assemble a package that both sides tant accomplishments for the State, in local government services in New supported in committee. including language to protect the sa- Mexico. I want to reiterate the work Senator cred landscape of Chaco Canyon, along This bill boosts funding for cultural UDALL and I put in to produce a bipar- with funding to support the Valles agencies, including the National En- tisan product that invests in programs Caldera National Preserve and the new dowment for the Arts and Humanities, that we care about—programs that pro- resources to clean up the PFAS con- as well as the Kennedy Center, the Na- tect our land and our people and enable tamination in New Mexico and across tional Gallery of Art, and the Smithso- infrastructure projects to boost the the country. nian Institution. Specifically, I am economy and help communities provide This bill is also an important reflec- very proud that we were able to in- vital basic services that many might tion of why the work that Chairman crease the budgets of NEA and NEH by take for granted. We also worked hard SHELBY and Vice Chairman LEAHY did $2 million each. These funds provide a to shape this bill so that it reflects the earlier this year to secure a 2-year critical boost to local arts and human- priorities of Members on both sides of budget agreement is so important. ities programs in small towns across the aisle. I am proud—I am really very The Interior bill delivers roughly 2.5 the United States—programs that cre- proud—of the good, bipartisan work to percent more funding than last year ate countless jobs and ensure economic ensure that this Interior appropria- once you factor in the increase we re- vitality in communities like those in ceived under the budget agreement and tions bill directs the Federal resources New Mexico. the savings we picked up from using to where they are needed most, pro- I am also pleased that the bill con- the first year of the wildfire cap adjust- viding critical investments in commu- tains no new funding requested by the ment. administration for the Interior Depart- nities across the Nation. The funds in this bill allow this body Of course, this Interior bill is just a ment reorganization, including the ef- to make solid increases to support the part of this package. We also have forts to dismantle the Bureau of Land Land and Water Conservation Fund Management. This bill sends a strong Commerce-Justice-Science, Agri- and to protect and manage national culture, and T-HUD. All of these have message that the administration needs parks, wildlife refuges, and other pub- to push ‘‘pause’’ and work with Mem- significant impacts across the country. lic lands. I know many hope we can do Certainly in my home State, we are bers on both sides of the aisle. It is vi- better on the Land and Water Con- tally important that we now have both looking at the Commerce-Justice- servation Fund funding, and so do I. Science bill to help keep our fisheries Chambers on record on this important While I am pleased about the increase issue, and I hope the administration healthy and provide assistance for pub- in this bill above the enacted level, I lic safety programs. hears us loud and clear. will be working to improve the LWCF’s I appreciate that the bill contains no In the Agriculture bill, there is fund- funding when we conference with the new poison pill riders for the second ing for much needed water infrastruc- House. But our efforts in the short year in a row, which is all the more no- ture in our villages, and it helps ex- term should not take away from the table given the number of difficult pand our ever-growing agricultural in- goal we have set on a bipartisan basis issues that we confront through the dustries. to provide permanent, mandatory, full EPA and the Federal land management Of course T-HUD makes sure that funding of the Land and Water Con- agencies. rural communities in my State can servation Fund. That remains a top I want to thank Chairman SHELBY still receive things like essential air priority for me, and I think we can and and Senator MURKOWSKI for their com- service and helps with our ferry trans- should accomplish that in this Con- mitment to moving a clean Interior portation system and to provide Tribal gress. bill. housing. The bill also makes critical invest- That said, I do want to note that the There is so much good in all of these ments in Indian Country. Many of bill does continue several provisions measures. I would commend them to those were mentioned by Chairman that I oppose, including provisions Members’ consideration but would cer- MURKOWSKI, and we believe there are dealing with the lead content of ammu- tainly urge passage of this very impor- really solid things that have been done nition, biomass energy policy, Clean tant Appropriations bill. there—investments in Indian Country, Water Act exemptions, and Clean Air I am pleased to be here with my col- providing a 4-percent increase for the Act exemptions. league, the good Senator from New Indian Health Service and a 2-percent I also oppose a troubling provision in Mexico. increase for programs funded through the bill that weakens protections for I yield the floor. the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the the sage grouse. Given the bad-faith ef- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bureau of Indian Education. forts by this administration to weaken SASSE). The Senator from New Mexico. We provide $2.25 billion in new fire- efforts to protect the sage grouse, it is Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, it is fighting funds using the wildfire cap extremely shortsighted for Congress to great to be here with Senator MUR- adjustment, which means that these continue to block protections under KOWSKI. funds are finally, for the first time, the Endangered Species Act for the I rise to speak in support of the fiscal provided without requiring reductions species when the administration has year 2020 Interior appropriations bill, to other important programs. It also failed to hold up its end of the bargain. which is now before the Senate. I want means that the Forest Service will not These provisions are contrary to the to begin by thanking my chairman and be forced to raid nonfire programs to spirit of the no poison pill riders agree- partner in this endeavor, Senator MUR- pay for firefighting needs without ment. Thankfully, they are not in the KOWSKI, for her working with me to knowing whether those funds will be underlying House bill, H.R. 3055, and I produce a very fine bill that was craft- repaid. expect to have some frank conversa- ed on a bipartisan basis. It is extraor- The bill increases funding for the En- tions as part of the conference process dinary that this bill is on the floor for vironmental Protection Agency by 2 about the need to remove them and the the second consecutive year after many percent in order to support new bipar- need to include a number of other im- years when we were not able to move tisan infrastructure priorities and to portant curbs on this administration the bill by regular order. Much of the make important investments in re- included in that legislation. So I want credit goes to her leadership and her gional cleanup programs. The EPA is to be on record that in the conference, commitment to working through tough still struggling after years of budget I will be fighting to keep the House’s issues in a fair and a pragmatic way. cuts, but I am proud that our bill in- positions on several of these very im- One of the reasons I am particularly cludes the best EPA budget in a decade portant items. proud of moving a bipartisan bill is the and completely rejects the billions in I look forward to debating this bill, importance this bill has for my home cuts proposed by the Trump adminis- considering amendments, and ulti- State of New Mexico. tration. mately passing it with a bipartisan

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.014 S23OCPT1 S6060 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 vote so that we can proceed to a con- no doubt about it—the huge benefits of in fact, our tax reform shifted the tax ference with the House. this unlimited State and local tax de- burden from lower income taxpayers to I also want to express my personal duction that we used to have always higher income taxpayers while saving thanks to the majority subcommittee flowed to a handful of States that have money for everybody. staff—Emy Lesofski, Nona McCoy, and chosen to have very, very high taxes. The relative proportion of taxes paid Lucas Agnew—for working with me California and New York are two good increased for wealthy people, decreased and my staff. This is Emy’s first bill examples. Under the old regime, about for low-income people, while everyone serving as the clerk of the sub- one-third of all the benefits of the had some savings. That was objection- committee, and I congratulate her on State and local tax deductions went to able to my Democratic colleagues. this milestone as the Senate takes up just those two States—just California Now they come along, and they want the bill. Their work is a great credit to and New York. They had one-third of to repeal the rule that shuts down the Chairman MURKOWSKI and Chairman all the benefits. scam. They want to perpetuate the SHELBY. Take New Jersey, right next door to scam that is a massive giveaway to the I would also like to thank my staff— my State of Pennsylvania. New Jersey wealthiest Americans. It is amazing. Rachael Taylor, Ryan Hunt, Melissa has 4 million fewer people than we have According to the Joint Committee on Zimmerman, and Faisal Amin—for all in Pennsylvania, almost one-third Taxation, 94 percent of the benefit—if of their hard work to accommodate the fewer people, but they got more of the they had their way and prevailed on priorities of Senators on both sides of benefit of the SALT deductions than this vote, 94 percent of the benefit the aisle. my entire State. That is because New would go to people whose income is I think one thing that Chairman Jersey is a very high-tax State. Guess over $200,000; 52 percent of the benefit MURKOWSKI and I worked on was trying what. It is a high-tax State because the would go to taxpayers with income to handle any request that came to us people who live there voted for politi- over $1 million. from wherever in the Senate and deal cians who raise their taxes. That is ap- Not only is it fundamentally unfair with it in a bipartisan way. So I very parently what they want. They want to to ask people in some low-tax jurisdic- much appreciate working hard with have all of the services that go with tions to subsidize the taxes chosen by Senator MURKOWSKI to get this bill that. They are happy with very high people in high-tax jurisdictions, the done and to move it on to conference State income tax and local property subsidy all flows from low- and middle- with the House and to get it into law. taxes. That is their decision. Look, if income people to very, very wealthy I yield the floor. you want to vote for someone who is people. That is the deal: Millionaires The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- going to impose exorbitantly high would receive an average tax cut of ator from Pennsylvania. taxes on you, you should be free to cast $60,000; taxpayers with income between S.J. RES. 50 that vote. But don’t expect my con- $50,000 and $100,000 would receive an av- Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, I rise to stituents to subsidize them. erage tax cut of less than $10—not address the Congressional Review Act So that was the regime we had in $10,000—$10. measure we will be voting on later place. Tax reform came along, and we What we did when we put a limit on today. said: Do you know what we are going the ability to deduct State and local Let’s be very clear. This is a vote the to do? We are going to put a limit on taxes was a big step in making our Tax purpose of which is to overturn a very, the amount of State and local taxes Code more fair. The States came along very important part of the tax reform that a tax filer can deduct. The limit is and developed a scam to circumvent it. that we passed in December of 2017 that $10,000. It is not trivial. It is a lot of The IRS, quite rightly, saw through made the Tax Code much more fair money. But that is the limit. If you the scam and said: We are not going to than it was before. Specifically, I am pay more than that in State and local allow that scam to continue. Now my referring to the limitations that we put taxes, you do not get to deduct it. Democratic colleagues want to tear up on the ability of people to deduct State In response to that, very interest- the IRS rule to perpetuate the scam. and local taxes. ingly, several of these high-tax States That is a very bad idea, and I hope we Let’s remember what our Tax Code have designed a scam to get around the will all vote against the Congressional looked like before our tax reform. limitation we imposed. The scam is Review Act effort that is scheduled for Wealthy individuals could deduct the that they create this vehicle, and then a vote later today. full amount of any State and local tax they have their taxpayers pay their I yield the floor. deductions, however high they got. And taxes into that vehicle and call it a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- we use the acronym ‘‘SALT’’ to refer charity, call it a charitable contribu- ator from Virginia. to these State and local tax deduc- tion. The money then goes out of that UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2242 tions. So why do I say that is unfair? vehicle and goes to the government. It Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I am Well, it is unfair because it subsidizes is not a charitable contribution at all. here today because, unfortunately, our people who choose to live in high-tax It is a transparent, obvious attempt to elections still remain vulnerable to for- jurisdictions. It does that because it circumvent the law that we passed in eign election interference. lowers the tax bill of somebody who 2017. Earlier this month, the Senate Intel- lives in a high-tax jurisdiction, like The IRS came along and said: Well, ligence Committee, which I am proud Manhattan or San Francisco, because this is an obvious scam. They devel- to serve on, released its report on Rus- they get to deduct the full amount of oped a rule that shuts down the scam. sia’s use of social media to undermine the outrageously high State and local It says: If you create this scam, this our democracy. taxes they choose to pay. The fact that make-believe charity, as a way to cir- The committee’s bipartisan conclu- they get to deduct that big number cumvent the cap on State and local de- sion was clear. Russia attacked our de- means the rest of us have to pay higher ductions, we are going to disallow the mocracy in 2016; their efforts on social rates on our income than we otherwise deduction. So the IRS ruling shuts media are ongoing; and they will be would have to pay. Why should my con- down the scam and maintains the de- back in 2020. Frankly, they never left. stituents in Blair County or Cambria duction cap, and what my Democratic This echos all of the evidence we County or anywhere else in Pennsyl- colleagues want to do right now is have have seen from the intelligence com- vania—constituents with modest in- a vote to invalidate the IRS ruling—in munity and from companies like comes who choose local governments other words, have a vote to keep the Facebook, whose CEO, Mr. Zuckerberg, that keep a modest level of service and scam. That is what the vote is today, is testifying on the other side of the therefore a modest level of taxes—why to make sure we destroy the IRS ruling Capitol today on some of the ongoing should those constituents have to pay and keep this scam in place. efforts. We have seen this evidence, as higher tax rates to subsidize the folks One of the ironies of this whole de- well, from Special Counsel Mueller and who have multimillion-dollar condos bate is that our Democratic colleagues many, many others. on the Upper West Side of Manhattan? voted against our tax reform because The alarm bells are going off, and It is totally unfair. They certainly they said that it was too much of a tax what are we doing? We are running out should not have to do that. And have cut for the rich, despite the fact that, of time to do something about it.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.015 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6061 Twice in recent weeks I have come to jeopardy the trust basis the Five Eyes charged from further consideration of the floor to make a unanimous consent plan operates under. S. 2242, the FIRE Act; that the Senate request on bipartisan legislation, We need, more than ever, this basic proceed to its immediate consider- which I have introduced, called the FIRE Act bill to make it absolutely ation; that the bill be read a third time FIRE Act, and twice this bipartisan clear that if we see foreign govern- and passed; and that the motion to re- legislation has been blocked by my Re- ments interfering, the obligation ought consider be considered made and laid publican colleagues. Actually, their ac- to be on any Presidential campaign to upon the table, with no intervening ac- tions earned applause from the Presi- tell the FBI. tion or debate. dent on Twitter. I see my colleague on the other side The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Again, let me once again go forward of the aisle, and I know she will prob- objection? with what this bill does. It is pretty ably object again. I just hope my col- Mrs. BLACKBURN. I object. simple and very straightforward. It leagues will think about and look back The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- would say to all Presidential cam- on how history is going to judge this tion is heard. paigns going forward: If a foreign body. Did we do what was necessary to Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I would power reaches out to your campaign, protect the integrity of our democratic allow my colleague to speak on this offering assistance or offering dirt on a process? And how in the heck did we item. I say to my colleague from Ten- political opponent, the appropriate re- allow the protection of our democratic nessee, and others, that if there are ways to improve this legislation, let’s sponse is not to say thank you; the ap- process to become a partisan issue? We have at it. But the notion that we are propriate response is to call the FBI. would never make protection of the When I first introduced this legisla- power grid a partisan issue. Yet, unfor- going into a Presidential election in tion, we were concerned about the tunately, I think we are going to see which our intelligence community has Mueller report’s finding that the folks on the other side of the aisle ob- said that Russia and others will be back, and we have taken no action to Trump campaign welcomed the assist- ject to this commonsense basic reform. prevent that when there are common- ance of the Russian Government during If there are ways to improve on this sense items from social media con- the 2016 election. legislation, I am wide open. I know my At the time, I was also deeply colleague raised concerns about the straints to making clear the foreign alarmed by the President’s comments breadth. Let me be clear. Some of the government shouldn’t intervene, to having paper ballot backups, to mak- in the Oval Office during the summer claims that were made last time are ing sure we have appropriate campaign that he would entertain offers of for- not true, do not affect diplomatic ef- disclosure, we are shirking our respon- eign assistance in future elections. forts, do not affect folks who are vis- sibility, and I hope in the future my A lot has happened since then, which iting here in this country. We have makes this legislation more necessary colleagues will reconsider. been very, very clear. This is about a I yield the floor. than ever. In the time since I last foreign government’s offer or their spy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- spoke on the FIRE Act, the President service’s offer of assistance during a ator from Minnesota. has used his office to seek dirt on a po- Presidential campaign directly to that UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2669 litical opponent, Mr. Biden. It appears campaign. Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I he pressured the Ukrainians. In the But if there are ways to improve on am proud to be here with Senator WAR- middle of ongoing trade negotiations, the legislation, let’s have it at it. Let’s NER and Senator WYDEN, both leaders he went on national television to call offer an amendment. Let’s at least on this election security issue. on China to investigate Mr. Biden. vote. The truth is, we know what we This is the second time I have come He also, during this period of time, need to do to protect our elections. to the floor this week to urge the Sen- has used the bully pulpit to intimidate Before I make my unanimous consent ate to take action on election security and threaten an intelligence commu- request, I want to recognize my friends legislation. It has been 1,006 days since nity whistleblower. I am glad to see and colleagues, Senator KLOBUCHAR Russia attacked us in 2016, something that many of my colleagues on the and Senator WYDEN, who, after I make that has been confirmed by all of Presi- other side of the aisle have stood up for my request, will be speaking on a dent Trump’s top intelligence agents. the integrity of the whistleblower pro- broader election security bill of which In fact, former Director Coats actually gram and the notions that whistle- I am proud to be an original cosponsor said they are getting bolder. blowers are a critical part of keeping as well. Let me simply say that I sup- The next major elections are just 377 our system on the up and up and that port their efforts to make sure we have days away. We must take action now whistleblowers should not be threat- paper ballot backups, to make sure we to secure our elections. ened. have postelection audits, to make sure I know Senator WYDEN will be ad- We have also heard in these past few if the Kremlin is paying for advertising dressing the actual hacking of our elec- weeks—I am not going to get into all of on Facebook, they have the same kind tion equipment, which is so important, the details—a lot of contradictory and, of disclosure requirements as if they as well as other issues, but I am fo- frankly, almost Orwellian claims about advertise on FOX—commonsense bipar- cused on this propaganda issue, this whether the President’s asking a favor tisan proposals that, if they actually disinformation campaign that we have of the Ukrainian President is evidence got to the floor of the Senate, I bet we seen from the Russians. of a quid pro quo. Then, just in recent would get 80 votes. My hope is that we The Honest Ads Act, which is part of days, we have seen a series of career will have that opportunity. the bill that I will be asking for unani- diplomats coming forward, basically The truth is, the only person winning mous consent on, the SHIELD Act, trying to validate the whistleblower’s from our failure to act—and, unfortu- which is going to be passed by the complaints. nately, this person seems to be win- House today, includes a number of I know the House is working on some ning, as well, in Syria and seems to be measures that would close loopholes to of this, and our Senate Intelligence winning, as well, in terms of the split stop foreign spending on issue ads in Committee is also looking at some of between America and Ukraine—is our elections. It would boost disclosure the counterintelligence concerns about Vladimir Putin. and transparency requirements, and it the President’s deals—about the Presi- Again, I appeal to my colleagues: would help to stop bad actors from dent’s deals particularly with Mr. Let’s move forward on the first step, using deceptive practices to mislead Giuliani and his associates. protecting the integrity of our elec- voters. I have particular interest, as well, in tions. Let’s bring forward the FIRE All that may sound like a list of pol- terms of what the Attorney General is Act. Let’s make absolutely clear that icy issues that seem very removed, but doing when he is going out, asking our if a foreign government tries to inter- let me make it very specific. Here is closest allies—our FVEY partners, in vene in a Presidential election, the ob- one example of, literally, millions. the case of Australia and the United ligation is to report to the FBI and not In the last election, an ad was discov- Kingdom—to use their intelligence say thank you. ered that was paid for in rubles. It had services to bring us dirt on the Presi- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- been paid for in rubles before the elec- dent’s political opponents. That puts in sent that the Rules Committee be dis- tion. It happened, but we did not know

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.018 S23OCPT1 S6062 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 about it until long after the election. It It basically incorporates the three I sit on the Intelligence Committee. I was the face of an African-American priorities that all of the nonpartisan am not going to get into anything clas- woman, an innocent woman, in Chi- election cybersecurity experts rec- sified, but I am going to close simply cago. She later called our office and ommend: paper ballots, routine post- by saying that, as of today, the threats said: I don’t know where they got my election, risk-limiting audits, and Fed- that we face in 2020 from hostile for- face. They put her face on a Facebook eral cyber security standards for elec- eign powers, in my view, are going to ad that went to African-American tion systems. make 2016 look like small potatoes. Facebook pages in swing States. This I am going to make some brief re- For that reason, I now ask unani- is what the Russians did. Her picture marks and then pose a unanimous con- mous consent that the Rules Com- was there, and it said: Don’t wait in sent request. mittee be discharged from further con- line to vote for Hillary Clinton. You I just find it stunning that the Re- sideration of S. 2238, the Securing can text your vote at—and it gave a publican Party continues its wall-to- America’s Federal Elections Act, oth- five-digit number, like 86153. wall campaign of obstruction against erwise known as the SAFE Act; that That is a crime. That is a crime. election security. Because of this legis- the Senate proceed to its immediate They are suppressing the vote. They lative blockade, the Senate has been consideration; that the bill be consid- are telling a voter to vote illegally in a AWOL when it comes to stopping for- ered read a third time and passed; and way that will not register their vote. eign cyber attacks on our elections. that the motion to reconsider be con- That is what we are talking about For example, I think most Americans sidered made and laid upon the table here—propaganda. Yes, it hurt one side would be stunned to learn that there is with no intervening action or debate. in this 2016 election, but the next time not a single mandatory, nationwide The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there it could be someone else on the other election cyber security standard on the objection? side of the aisle. books. For example, there are no rules Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, re- Fundamental to our democracy and barring connecting voting machines to serving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- our Founding Fathers was the simple the internet. I say to the Presiding Of- ator from Tennessee. idea that we would determine our faith ficer and colleagues that doing so is equivalent to putting American ballot Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, in America and that we would not let my mom would always say: You know, foreign powers influence our elections. boxes in the Kremlin. That is what happens when you don’t have cyber se- it is not a good sign if you are doing That is what this is about. It is about the same thing over and over and ex- protecting our election hardware and curity standards. Let’s remember what happened in the pecting a different result. infrastructure, and it is also about pro- election cyber security debacle of 2016. My colleagues have sought several tecting us from this disinformation Russian hackers probed all 50 State times, under the guise of election secu- campaign and all of this really bad election systems. Russians successfully rity, to circumvent going to the Rules stuff. hacked at least one election tech- Committee and trying to bring these I don’t think my colleagues are inter- nology vendor, according to the bills to the floor. ested in protecting—I hope this isn’t Mueller report. Russians penetrated It is important to note that the legis- their goal—the big social media compa- two Florida county election systems, lation they are bringing would do nies. I hope their goal is to protect according to Florida’s Governor. That something that most people, especially Americans so they can determine their is just what we know about. people in Tennessee, tell me they do own faith in an election. People are always saying: Well, no not want to see happen. What it would With that, I ask unanimous consent votes were changed. Nobody knows do is take away authority from your that the Senate proceed to the imme- that because you wouldn’t know it un- local election commission, your State diate consideration of S. 2669, the Stop- less you had a real forensic analysis election commission, and then vest ping Harmful Interference in Elections conducted by cybersecurity experts that authority with the Federal Gov- for a Lasting Democracy Act, other- who broke the systems down, and that ernment. wise known as the SHIELD Act, which hasn’t been done. Federalizing our elections, in my was introduced earlier today; further, Despite all of the ways foreign hack- opinion, would actually make them that the bill be considered read a third ers have already made it into our elec- less secure. Is there anybody who time and passed and that the motion to tion infrastructure, Congress has re- thinks the Federal Government is reconsider be considered made and laid fused to arm State and county election going to do a better job of admin- upon the table with no intervening ac- officials with the knowledge and fund- istering an election in Williamson tion or debate. ing they need to secure their systems. County, TN, where I live and where I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there I will just make one additional point, have served on the election commis- objection? and I thank my colleague for her cour- sion? The answer would be ‘‘of course, Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I tesy because I know everyone is on a not.’’ They know that their friends and object. tight schedule. This summer, I saw for neighbors who served on those entities The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- myself how vulnerable election sys- would do a better job. tion is heard. tems are. I went to DEF CON, which is I must also remind my colleagues Ms. KLOBUCHAR. That is very un- really the major ‘‘white hat’’ hacker that every single Member—Democrat, fortunate, given how soon the elections convention in Las Vegas. I went be- Republican, and Independent; every are and what a difference we could cause I wanted to see how easy it was Member of the Senate—agrees that for- make, especially with the to hack e-pollbooks, voting machines, eign meddling in our Nation’s business disinformation campaigns. I hope my and other key parts of election infra- is a problem. For decades, foreign na- colleagues change their minds. structure. I sure wish some of my col- tions have sought to meddle in our af- The Honest Ads Act is a bipartisan leagues on the other side, including the fairs in the physical space. Ought we to bill with Senator GRAHAM, the Repub- distinguished majority leader, could have expected them to try this in the lican chair of the Judiciary Com- have seen all of these young people in virtual space? It ought not have come mittee. We must act. the Voting Village going through a as a surprise to us. Thank you. who’s who of hackable voting machines We also know that Members are I yield the floor. and see how easy it was to compromise working on this issue, and that there The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- voting machines to alter votes, disrupt has been progress that has been made ator from Oregon. ballot printers, and meddle with reg- by the Intel community, by State-level UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2238 istration systems. authorities, and by those who are mak- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I will be Teenagers in the DEF CON Voting ing certain these election systems are making a unanimous consent request Village showed me an e-pollbook secure. And guess what. They are doing to move the SAFE Act in just a couple hacked so completely that young peo- this without a Federal power grab tak- of moments. This is legislation that ple were playing video games like ing place. Senator KLOBUCHAR and I have teamed ‘‘Doom’’ on it. I sure wish my col- I fear that my friends on the other up on for quite some time. leagues could have been there. side of the aisle still have not gotten

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.020 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6063 over that they lost in 2016. Further, new Senator from Tennessee, has the city of Hong Kong, to silence it, they have yet to accept that their col- made. She and I have talked about and then to turn to the region as a leagues in the House of Representa- these issues, and I have appreciated it. whole? tives have turned their best hopes for She said that no votes were changed— You know, let’s review what is actu- correcting this electoral disappoint- no votes were changed in the election. ally happening there in the streets of ment into a farce. Nobody knows that. Unless you do a fo- Hong Kong. This didn’t start with the We know that in 2016 the Russians rensic analysis and break down the ma- people of Hong Kong; this started with seized upon partisan hysteria and used chines, you won’t know that. Beijing. This started with Beijing and it to pit the American people against I sure hope that soon we will be back its puppet government and its puppet one another. They did not affect voting on this floor moving the proposal ad- chief executive in Hong Kong attempt- in election systems. vanced by the Senator from Virginia ing to revoke the rights of It is not too much to ask that my and the proposal advanced by the Sen- Hongkongers—the rights, by the way, friends in the minority cease using the ator from Minnesota and me because that Beijing promised to the people of business of the Senate to continue these are measures proposed by inde- that city in 1984 and again in 1997. They these requests. pendent experts who don’t care about are trying to revoke those rights by I do object to the motion. Ds and Rs; they care about what is bringing in a bill for extradition of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- right for America. Hong Kong citizens and Hong Kong tion is heard. I yield the floor. residents to mainland China to be tried The Senator from Oregon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in China’s courts, where there is no due Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am ator from Missouri. going to be brief because I just think it process, where there are no basic guar- HONG KONG anteed liberties, and where there is no is so critical to respond to the com- Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, as we ments my colleague has made. recourse. That was Beijing’s plan, and gather today here in peace and safety that would have affected not just the The first argument was that, on this in this quiet Chamber, we must remem- citizens of Hong Kong but the residents side of the aisle, people really aren’t ber that there is a city half a world there, including over 80,000 Americans interested in election security. The away that is struggling to survive—a who are currently residents in the city. fact is, what Senator KLOBUCHAR and I city that is fighting for human rights and those on our side of the aisle have And the people of Hong Kong said no. and human liberty and a city that is a On the 12th of July, just a few days been interested in are the three prior- solitary pinpoint of light on a con- ities that independent cyber security after Beijing put forward this extra- tinent of authoritarianism, a city dition bill, 2 million Hong Kong resi- experts agree are essential to pro- called Hong Kong. dents—2 million took to the streets in tecting our elections: paper ballots, au- The need there is urgent, and the peaceful protest. This is a city of 71⁄2 dits, and cyber security standards. So hour there is late, and it is time for that ought to dispose of this issue that America to act. I know this because I million. There were 2 million on the somehow on this side of the aisle, peo- have been there. I have been there my- streets on the 12th of July. When the ple really aren’t interested in election self. I have seen it. I have been to Hong Hong Kong Government—the Beijing- security. Kong. I have been to the streets of controlled government refused to back Second, I want it understood that Hong Kong. I have seen the protesters down, the people of Hong Kong refused over here, we have been interested in marching in support of and in defense to be silenced. For months now, working in a bipartisan way. But our of their basic human rights. I have seen months on end, 20 weeks and more, the ranking member, Senator KLOBUCHAR, them demonstrating for their basic people of Hong Kong have been taking on the Rules Committee said that at human liberties. I have seen them con- to the streets protesting, seeking to one point there was a markup sched- fronting the police with their tactics of vindicate their rights, and they have uled on these issues, and, essentially, brutality and oppression. been doing it in the face of escalating the leadership on the other side of the It makes me think that sometimes, opposition. aisle intervened, and it was canceled. in the course of history, the fate of one The Hong Kong Government—on or- The fact is that here we are, with city defines the challenge of an entire ders, no doubt, from Beijing—has just a few months until people start generation. Fifty years ago, that city sought to deny the protesters permits voting. They are going to vote in pri- was Berlin. Today, that city is Hong to gather peacefully. They have sought maries early next year. They are going Kong. The situation there is critical. to deny them the right to cover their to go to the polls from sea to shining Hong Kong is sliding toward becoming faces because, let’s not forget, China is sea in the fall of 2020. I will just say to a police state. Have no doubt and make a surveillance state, and the persecu- my colleagues that we have something no mistake that Beijing wants to im- tion and retribution against protesters like 25 States in America that are na- pose its will on Hong Kong. It wants to is real, and it is constant. kedly vulnerable. These are the States silence dissent in Hong Kong. It wants Now they are talking about a poten- that are still using hackable, paperless to steamroll Hong Kong, just as it tial curfew. They are shutting down voting machines and States that do not wants to steamroll all of its neighbors subway stations early so protesters have routine, post-election audits. in the region, just as it wants to con- can’t get from one place to another. As Senator WARNER, Senator KLO- trol the region, and just as it wants ul- They have used violent tactics to put BUCHAR, and I have said, and the distin- timately to control the entire inter- down the protests—tear gas and beat- guished minority leader, Senator SCHU- national system. ings and dye blasted at protesters. MER, all we are interested in is working We know what is at stake in this China continues to escalate—Beijing to deal with this issue in an objective country because we have gotten all too continues to escalate the situation, way, based on the facts outlined by the familiar with Beijing’s tactics. We turning the screws on Hong Kong and experts who aren’t at all political. have seen what Beijing has tried to do taking away the rights and liberties of I think it is very unfortunate that to this country for decades now. They the people there. there has been an objection to the pro- have stolen our jobs. They have stolen Hong Kong’s demands are not out- posal from the distinguished Senator our technologies. They have tried to landish; they are asking for what they from Virginia, Mr. WARNER, and the build and are building their military on were promised. They were promised in proposal from the ranking member on the backs of our middle class. Their 1984, by the Government of Beijing—in the Rules Committee, who has worked aims are expansionist, and their aims a duly ratified international treaty, with me on the SAFE Act, and the are domination, and their aims are not they were promised the right to assem- SAFE Act itself because, as a result of compatible with the security or the ble and the right to peacefully gather this action, the Senate is missing yet prosperity of this country. That is why and protest. They were promised the another opportunity to provide an ad- what is happening in Hong Kong today right to vote and to be able to choose ditional measure of security for the is so important and the fight there is their own government. They were 2020 election. so significant. promised the right to speak openly. I will close with one last response in Will a totalitarian China and totali- They were promised the right to wor- light of a comment my colleague, our tarian Beijing be allowed to dominate ship. Those are the rights the people of

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They say coercion and threats of market access became known for accompanying U.S. ‘‘Be water.’’ Some have actually re- to get the NBA to censure and to get Marshals on raids, and that was really ferred to this as a water movement. corporations like Apple to censure, it an early hint of his temperament and They mean ‘‘Be fluid. Be reactive. Ad- is time for these corporations to stand intensity on the job. Of course, all Sen- just to the situation.’’ up and say: We are not going to partici- ators devote their careers to their I just have to say, having been there pate, and we are not going to become States, but few have the distinction of myself, having been to the streets, hav- part of the Chinese Communist Party’s working to achieve statehood. Senator ing seen the protesters, having met propaganda arm. It is time for these Stevens was one of them. Working in with them and talked with them, their companies to remember where their the Department of Interior in the 1950s, courage and their bravery under pres- loyalties actually lie. he became known as ‘‘Mr. Alaska’’ for sure is really something to behold. It is I have to say, for too long now and his focus on achieving statehood. He an inspiration to me, and I think it for too many years now, we have seen worked tirelessly to assuage the con- should be an inspiration to all of us. too many of these companies and these cerns of then-President Eisenhower to Their love of liberty—you never love same corporate executives—who make get statehood passed through both the something more than when it is threat- money hand over fist in China—we House and the Senate. ened—their love of liberty is really ex- have seen them happily send our jobs When the Alaska Statehood Act fi- traordinary. to China. We have seen them happily nally passed, Ted returned to Alaska I want to say something the Rev- outsource our work to China. Now they and served as a representative in the erend Chu Yiu-ming said about liberty want to import censorship into this State House, becoming majority leader and democracy. He said it so beau- country from China. Well, no thank after just one term. Then, in 1968, he came to the Senate, where he would go tifully. These are his words: you. It is time that they are open on to serve for 40 years. We strive for democracy, because democ- about what it is they are doing, and it is time they stand up to Beijing and Once here, he distinguished himself racy strives for freedom, equality and uni- as a fierce advocate for Alaska. He versal love. Political freedom is more than say: No further. fought relentlessly for funding to build loyalty to a state. [Political freedom] pro- I want to say again that the situa- fesses human dignity. Every single person tion in Hong Kong is urgent, and the rural hospitals, highways, courts, and military bases across the State he living in a community possesses unique po- people of Hong Kong are looking to the helped create. His efforts only in- tentials and unique powers, capable of mak- United States and to other freedom- creased when he ascended to the power- ing a [unique] contribution to society. loving peoples around the world for ful chairmanship of the Appropriations That is extraordinary, and he is ex- support and for strength. It is time Committee. He often quipped that actly right. Hongkongers know it, and that we send them the message—and being such a young State, Alaska need- that is what they are standing for, and call on our allies to do the same—that ed extra help to catch up to its elder that is what they are fighting for. we must stand with Hong Kong because The people of Hong Kong need our siblings; and help is exactly what he se- our own security and our own pros- cured. One estimate says he steered support, they deserve our support, and perity and our own ideals are at stake they are depending on our support. more than $3.4 billion in Federal fund- there. ing to Alaskan projects in just the last That is why it is time for this body to I think, finally, of the words of John act. It is time to take up and pass the 14 years of his tenure. Quincy Adams, whom I will para- Those of us who served with him on Hong Kong Human Rights and Democ- phrase. He said: Wherever the standard the Appropriations Committee got to racy Act. The time for debate is over. of freedom is unfurled, there will be know Ted’s Incredible Hulk tie, which The time for delay has passed. It is now America’s prayers, there will be Amer- he would wear on days with especially time to stand with the people of Hong ica’s benedictions, there will be Amer- difficult debates. He was a fighter and Kong and to send a signal to the world ica’s heart, and today, there needs to a fierce advocate for his State and his that the United States will stand with be America’s voice. party. When a reporter once asked freedom-loving people, that the United I yield the floor. about his reputation for losing his tem- States will stand up to Beijing, and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. per, Senator Stevens replied: that the United States will not permit LANKFORD). The Senator from Cali- I didn’t lose my temper. I know right China to dominate its neighbors and its fornia. where it is. region and the world. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I But he would also cross party lines It is time for this body to act and to ask unanimous consent to speak as in and work side by side with his appro- act now, and it is time to do more. morning business, please. priations colleagues, especially Bob That is why I will soon be introducing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Byrd and Daniel Inouye. They would objection, it is so ordered. further measures to help support the trade the gavel between them, serving people of Hong Kong. I will be calling REMEMBERING TED STEVENS as chair and ranking member of sub- for the imposition of Global Magnitsky Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, the committees and the full committee. sanctions on individuals and business Senate this week is honoring our Beyond Federal funding, Stevens set- entities that abet Beijing in its sup- former colleague, Senator Ted Stevens, tled many longstanding issues that pression of the freedoms of speech and with the unveiling of his official por- faced his young State. Chief among assembly that rightfully belong to the trait. I come to the floor to say some them was the settling of Tribal land people of Hong Kong. words about a friend and former chair- claims. The Alaskan Native Claims I would just say to those corpora- man. Settlement Act would become the larg- tions doing business in China and to Ted Stevens’ life in public service est land settlement claim in U.S. his- those multinational corporate entities started early when he joined the Army tory. It was hailed as groundbreaking and organizations like the NBA that it Corps in 1943. So great was his desire to for its involvement of Alaskan Native is time for you to take a stand as well. serve our country that he joined after communities from the outset. It is time for you to show a little back- attending just one semester of college. Always with an eye to the future, bone. It is time for you to show some During the war, he flew dangerous, Ted Stevens not only supported Native independence. You may be multi- unescorted missions in China and leaders in asserting land claims, but he national corporations that do business India, earning two Distinguished Fly- also supported economic development everywhere in the world, but remember ing Crosses for flights behind enemy measures in the final bill. that you are based here in this coun- lines. After the war, he returned to his Personally, I remain thankful for try. Remember—the NBA should—that studies and graduated from UCLA and Ted’s support with the Ten-in-Ten Fuel

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.023 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6065 Economy Act, a bill I authored in 2007 community, including minorities, be done. So I am appreciative of the bi- with Senators Olympia Snowe, MARIA women, and veterans. partisan approach taken not only on CANTWELL, TOM CARPER, and others. It provides critical funding for SNAP. our bill but on these other bills and the The bill was drafted to increase fuel In our country, no one should go hun- fact that we now have them on the economy by 10 miles per gallon within gry. It assists with school meal equip- floor. I hope it continues in terms of 10 years, but it was responsible for ment grants, the Farmer’s Market Nu- regular order and bipartisanship that much more. The Obama administration trition Program, and the Commodity enables us to advance these bills in reg- went on to use the Ten-in-Ten Act to Supplemental Food Program, all rel- ular order. set rules that will increase fuel effi- evant to making sure our children and Then we have the other appropria- ciency to more than 50 miles per gallon our families have basic nutrition. It as- tions bills as well. We moved all 12 of by 2025 and save consumers more than sists on the international front with these bills through our full Appropria- $460 billion at the pump. Food for Peace, the McGovern-Dole tions Committee in a bipartisan way. Here is how it got done. I couldn’t program that feeds millions of children Now we need to do the same thing on get it done. It was controversial at the around the world. the floor and then go to conference time and, believe it or not, Ted Stevens I was down in Central America and with the House to get this done. We played a big role in getting this bill found that the average child in Guate- have a continuing resolution in place passed. As ranking member of the Com- mala at 9 years old is 6 inches shorter until November 21, so it is imperative merce Committee, he and Senator than the average Guatemalan child that we continue this work and that we Inouye included the language as part of raised in the United States—stunning. do it in this way. a broader energy bill that President It is a huge factor and affects the en- I am pleased to introduce the 2020 ap- Bush signed into law in 2007. tire course of the mind. America is propriations bill for Agriculture, Rural So this was a big deal, and it was doing incredible work around the world Development, Food and Drug Adminis- controversial. Senator Stevens knew in poverty-stricken countries. This tration, and Related Agencies. This that, but he understood the importance food program also increases school at- legislation passed out of our Appropria- of the issue, and he included the lan- tendance, particularly among girls. tions Committee, as I said, in the case guage in one of his bills, and it could Critical funding for the Food and of this appropriations bill, with unani- not have passed any other way. It was Drug Administration is part of this bill mous support out of the full Appropria- a very big event for me, and it really for a whole host of reasons. tions Committee. There is only one thing in this bill sealed my respect for this Senator from I am pleased to bring it to the floor. that I have disagreement with, and a different party, a different State; but The other bills we have included now in that is funding for the relocation of the he cared, you could go to him, and he this package had broad-based bipar- National Institute of Food and Agri- helped. tisan support as well, as the Presiding culture and the Economic Research I remember back then. Now our mile- Officer knows being a member of the Service. I think those organizations do age is going up, and I think of Ted, full committee. a far better job when they are here net- I am pleased to join my colleagues on when I talked to him, saying: OK. We working with the other key critical the Subcommittees on Interior; Trans- will get it done—and he and Dan policy groups and when folks coming portation, Housing and Urban Develop- Inouye did do that. He said: ‘‘My motto from Oregon and places remotely ment; Commerce, Justice and Science. has always been ‘To hell with politics, around the country visit NIFA and For now, my comments will be focused just do what’s right for Alaska.’’’ ERS at the same time as visiting other on our bill specifically, the Ag appro- I don’t think anyone who had the programs. priations bill. pleasure of knowing Ted Stevens would Right now, farmers across this coun- know him as anything other than a TRIBUTE TO BOB ROSS Mr. President, for 11 years, Bob Ross try are really up against it, no ques- great legislator for the State of Alaska has been a detailee from the Depart- tion about it. Whether you are from and a great legislator for the United ment of Agriculture to our sub- North Dakota, Oklahoma, points in be- States of America. committee. That is because he is fabu- tween—east or west or north or south— I yield the floor. our farmers are really up against it. In The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lous, and we just couldn’t let him go North Dakota, we have had unbeliev- ator from North Dakota. here in the U.S. Senate. Most people in able flooding. From snowstorms to Mr. HOEVEN. Mr. President, I rise to rural America haven’t heard of Bob rainstorms—but pretty much nonstop speak on the appropriations bill that is Ross, but millions and millions have rain and other challenges that have now before the Senate. I would like, benefited from his work, particularly left our fields swamped. however, to defer to the ranking mi- his superb work on rural housing. He has been invaluable to us. Few people We have a great diversity of crops, nority member on the Senate Agri- most of which have not been harvested culture Appropriations Subcommittee get a chance to leave such a mark to make the world a better place as much because we can’t get farm equipment for his comments, and then I would re- out in the field in order to conduct serve the rest of my time. as he has. He is on to the next chapter of his that harvest. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- life, retirement, and perhaps many ad- Earlier this year in May, we worked ator from Oregon. ventures in retirement. Bob is sitting to advance supplementals to address APPROPRIATIONS behind me. We thank him for his years the hurricanes—the other wildfires we Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, thank of service and wish him all the best of had out in California, the hurricanes you and a huge thanks to my colleague luck in the chapters to come. that hit the Southeast, and other for not just deferring to me to make I thank the chair of the Appropria- weather disasters. So in that supple- comments, which I am going to make tions Subcommittee on Agriculture. It mental package we passed back in very brief, but also for the leadership is a pleasure to work with him. May, we included assistance that we of the subcommittee and the bipartisan Mr. HOEVEN. Mr. President, I thank call WHIP+ for the Midwest farm coun- work. It is the way the Senate should the Senator from Oregon for his work try, anticipating not only that we work. Let’s just expand that spirit to and also express appreciation for the needed to address the flooding and the entire Chamber, and we will make bipartisan approach to the appropria- problems that occurred this spring but a lot of progress. tions bill. This is regular order. This is if there were additional flooding com- This bill maintains funding for im- how we are supposed to do things. ing. Of course, that is exactly what portant rural development programs, It is not just the Ag appropriations happened. So we worked to ensure that including housing and rural broadband, bill, it is the other bills we have in- there is disaster assistance legislation which is essential all across America. cluded in this package that includes passed that will help. It provides assistance with farm owner- Commerce-Justice-Science, T-HUD, as Now we need to advance this appro- ship and farm operating loans because well as our Ag appropriations bill and priations bill to make sure we continue access to credit to farmers is critical to Interior. to support our folks not only due to the stay in business, and it helps new farm- This is the work of the Senate. This challenges they face because of weath- ers come into the farming and ranching is regular order. This is how it should er issues but also low commodity

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Many of our Senate Demo- This is simply a way to try to make funding for ag research, housing and cratic colleagues claimed this legisla- sure our taxpayers in Oklahoma, business loan programs for rural Amer- tion only benefited the rich, the evi- Texas, and Wyoming don’t subsidize ica, domestic and international nutri- dence to the contrary notwithstanding. the high tax rates in New York, Los tion programs, and food safety and We know that is false because of what Angeles, or other places that have high drug safety because we also fund the the facts tell us. State and local taxes. In good con- FDA, the Food and Drug Administra- Let me go back for a second and ex- science, we cannot let that happen. tion, as part of this bill. plain why this congressional resolution The fact is, since tax reform passed, Again, these are very important pri- of disapproval we will be voting on at a number of States have crafted a orities for this body that we need to about 3 o’clock is so ironic and so mis- workaround—I call it a tax dodge—to take up and pass. The subcommittee taken. circumvent this $10,000 limit. In June, has made difficult decisions in drafting Prior to tax reform, without limit, the Treasury issued a regulation to the bill, and I am proud of the work taxpayers could itemize their deduc- stop them—this is the tax dodge—and that has been done to this point. tions for State and local taxes. They required States to adhere to the limit It is written to our allocation of $23.1 got to deduct that from their Federal that Congress passed into law and that billion, which is $58 million above the income taxes, which meant, in essence, the President signed. current enacted level. We worked hard in those high-tax jurisdictions—the cit- The financial consequences of what to invest taxpayer dollars responsibly, ies and the States that had high local the Democratic Members of the Senate funding programs to provide assistance and State taxes—taxpayers from are trying to do here are enormous. to our farmers in rural communities around the country were subsidizing The Joint Committee on Taxation esti- and supporting programs that provide those taxpayers in those high-tax juris- mates that doing away with the sub- vital direct health and safety benefits dictions. sidy cap would cost about $700 billion and safeguards for all Americans not The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at- over the next 7 years, or $100 billion a only through the USDA but, as I said, tempted to deal with this unfairness by year, and almost 95 percent of the ben- the Food and Drug Administration. capping this deduction, better known efit would go to the people who make Agriculture supports more than 16 now as the SALT deduction—the State more than $200,000. Even according to million jobs nationwide and forms the and local tax deduction—at $10,000 for the liberal Tax Policy Center, one- backbone of our rural communities. everybody across the country. Every- third of the uncapped SALT deduction Our farmers are the best in the world, body was treated the same. Everybody went to the top 1 percent. and what they do benefits every single was put on a level playing field. In If I have heard BERNIE SANDERS or American every single day. We have other words, tax reform stopped the ELIZABETH WARREN or any of the the highest quality, lowest cost food endless subsidy that taxpayers who Democrats who are running for Presi- supply in the history of the world, pro- were living in my State gave to fiscal dent rail on and on about the top 1 per- duced by our farmers and ranchers. It decisions that were made by other cent and income inequality once, I benefits every single American every States and local governments. There is have heard it a thousand times. Yet single day. So we are talking about no reason we should ask a taxpayer here they seek to undo a cap that good farm policy and good ag policy. who is living in Austin to subsidize the treats every taxpayer the same and es- We are talking about something that financial decisions, the fiscal decisions, sentially require taxpayers who are in benefits every single American every made in Albany, in Sacramento, or in low-tax States to subsidize those who single day. any other State capitol. are in high-tax States and localities. Again, I thank Senator MERKLEY for Before the cap, the wealthiest Ameri- And 52 percent of them make over $1 the bipartisan working relationship we cans were disproportionately reaping million a year. A millionaire would re- have had on our committee. I think the benefit of this no-limit deduction. ceive a tax cut of nearly $60,000—higher this bill reflects a well-balanced com- That is why the cap was included in than the household incomes of many promise on a lot of the issues we had, tax reform—in order to support the people who live in my State. not only among the members but on middle class, not the top 1 percent. In That is what we will be voting on. both sides of the aisle, and I hope my the process, we prevented the richest That is what the Democratic leader colleagues will join me in passing this people in the country from gaming the from New York—a high-tax State and important legislation. Tax Code. city—seeks to do for his constituents, I yield the floor. This chart, which was produced by but it is to the detriment of hard-work- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Senate Committee on Finance, ing families in my State and in many ator from Texas. courtesy of Chairman GRASSLEY, talks States around the country. (The remarks of Mr. CORNYN per- about who benefits from the SALT cap After continually hammering the taining to the introduction of S. 2690 repeal. This is what we will be voting Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, it is actually are printed in today’s RECORD under on indirectly this afternoon. duplicitous to argue that it somehow ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and Here, 52 percent of the benefit goes to benefits the wealthy when there was Joint Resolutions.’’) taxpayers with incomes of over $1 mil- just the most modest of cuts in the TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT lion. Our Democratic friends like to highest marginal rate. The benefit Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, briefly say they are the party of the working flowed to everybody in every tax on another matter, we are just a couple man and woman, but clearly they are bracket, but most of it went to the of months away from the 2-year anni- working on behalf of the 52 percent of middle class. Yet, after hammering versary of the passage of the Tax Cuts taxpayers who have incomes of over $1 this side of the aisle for its somehow and Jobs Act. Because of this legisla- million in their seeking to repeal this benefiting the wealthy to the det- tion, families across the country are regulation that basically prevents a riment of the middle class, the Demo- benefiting from lower income tax rates tax dodge. There are 24 percent of tax- crats are now working to help their and are able to keep more of what they payers with incomes between $200,000 richest constituents get back to the earn. We have also helped families by and $1 million who will be affected and days of unlimited deductions. doubling the standard deduction for 6 percent of taxpayers who will be af- This is unfair. It is regressive. It ben- children, expanding the child tax cred- fected who earn under $200,000. You can efits the people who need the help the it, and simplifying the Tax Code, which see that the majority of the benefit least, and it hurts the people who need is something I think we can all agree that our Democratic colleagues seek to our attention and help the most. Ask- needs to be done. For the millions of confer is on the wealthiest people in ing Texans and all Americans to some- Texans who were filled with dread sim- the country. how foot the bill for $700 billion so that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.026 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6067 the folks who live in these high-tax cit- Hypocrisy is when the party of the why Governor Murphy and New Jer- ies and States can get a $60,000 tax cut rich—now the party that gave $1 tril- sey’s legislative leaders took action to is something I am simply unwilling to lion in the Trump tax bill to the larg- protect homeowners from getting ham- participate in. I urge all of my col- est corporations, with most of it going mered. They adopted a program, as did leagues to vote against this resolution to the wealthiest one-tenth of 1 per- over 30 other States. And, by the way, of disapproval. cent—now says it is for the working these States, or all these red States, I yield the floor. guy. Amazing. Hypocrisy is when donor are not the ‘‘blue States’’ or wealthy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- States, like my State of New Jersey, States. These are States that adopted ator from Wyoming. give moocher States—those that actu- similar provisions before the Trump Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ally receive far more than they give to tax bill that were getting the benefit of echo what my colleague said about S.J. the Federal Treasury—say that some- a local tax credit for charitable con- Res. 50, a congressional resolution of how we should continue to pay more. tributions to nonprofits set up by local disapproval we are being asked to vote Yet that is overwhelmingly the reality governments. They adopted a program on this afternoon. I agree with the Sen- that is going on. In fact, I find the that 30-some other States have in the ator from Texas. It is a mistake. It is comments of some of my colleagues books in some form. wrong. I think he used the words ‘‘iron- here to be pretty ironic. In return, taxpayers could receive a ic,’’ ‘‘mistaken,’’ and ‘‘duplicitous.’’ I I urge the Senate to reject these new property credit worth up to 90 percent would call this Democratic proposal IRS rules that are designed to block ef- of their contribution. Other States the height of hypocrisy. That is what forts by homeowners across America to have long used similar charitable con- we are looking at right here, and I am avoid the Trump tax law’s harmful tribution programs. For example, in planning to oppose it. caps on their State and local tax de- Alabama, there is a 100-percent tax Two years ago, the Republicans ductions. credit available for contributions to passed major tax reform for this coun- I thank Leader SCHUMER and Rank- private school scholarship funds. In try. What we wanted to do was to make ing Member WYDEN for the opportunity Missouri, one program incentivizes do- the Tax Code simpler, make it fairer, to exercise our authority under the nations to shelters for survivors of do- and have people pay less, and that is Congressional Review Act to stop these mestic abuse. In Florida, there are pro- what we have seen. To do it, we have IRS rules from taking effect. grams that actually go to an education also eliminated some tax deductions It was 2 years ago when President for the wealthy. One was the State and fund and to a conservation fund. I Trump and his allies rammed their cor- could go through the list of these 32 local tax deduction that was specifi- porate tax bill through Congress. They cally aimed at the wealthy. We elimi- States that had charity tax-credit pro- promised middle-class families thou- nated it. That is what our goal was—to grams across the country, which now sands of dollars in tax relief and $4,000 eliminate those sorts of deductions so the IRS rules are nullifying, and which raises in their salaries. Instead, all that people all across the country all of those States—and many of my they got was $1.5 trillion more in debt could see the benefits of tax reform. Republican colleagues who represent Let’s be clear about who will be bene- and an economy that was even more them—are now facing. What was com- fiting by the Congressional Review Act rigged in favor of big corporations and pletely acceptable and the IRS had no that is being proposed to be voted on wealthy CEOs. problem with now is not acceptable Of course, as bad as the tax bill is for today. There will be 94 percent of the whatsoever. benefits going to those with incomes the whole country, it is even worse for The IRS long respected these pro- over $200,000. Those aren’t the people States like New Jersey. That is be- grams. So I was hopeful that New Jer- who need tax relief in this country. cause, even after borrowing over $1.5 sey’s charitable contribution credits We made choices when passing tax trillion from China, the President still would provide relief to homeowners reform. We wanted to provide tax relief can’t pay for his deficit-exploding cor- suffering under the Trump tax scam for the middle class, and we wanted to porate tax cuts. Where are all of my and would be treated the same as all of double the child tax credit. It worked. colleagues—all of those deficit hawks— these 32 other States. We wanted to double the standard de- who talked about exploding deficits Unfortunately, as soon as New Jersey duction, and that worked. We wanted and debt? They are silent. and other States took action, the IRS to lower the tax rates as well. The re- Even though he couldn’t have enough reversed course and issued new regula- sults are that a great majority of of this $1.5 trillion of borrowing, what tions, hamstringing this long-accepted American households are actually pay- did President Trump do? He dipped into type of charitable contribution pro- ing less in taxes today than they were the wallets of New Jersey’s and other gram. before. States’ middle classes by gutting the These are harmful regulations for all We have also had this great boost to State and local tax deductions they of the 32 States that are represented the economy. We have more people used to write off, their property taxes. through some of these programs, and working and one of the lowest unem- In 2016, $1.8 million, or around 40 per- the Senate has an opportunity to pro- ployment rates we have seen. We have cent of New Jersey’s taxpayers, de- tect all of those 32 States’ charitable seen wages and incomes grow. We have ducted their property and State income contribution programs. seen the unemployment rate drop to a taxes from their Federal returns. That Look, in an ideal world, New Jersey’s 50-year low. We have also seen eco- average was about $18,000 per deduc- charitable contribution credit wouldn’t nomic growth beat all previous pre- tion. More than 80 percent of those who be necessary because Congress would dictions. That is what we have gotten deducted earned less than $200,000. So uphold the full state and local tax de- with the tax reform—the tax relief— to say that the Trump tax law was a duction as a bedrock principle of our that the Republicans have passed and giant hit job on New Jersey’s middle Tax Code. As a matter of fact, it is the that President Trump has signed into class is no exaggeration, for already oldest deduction in the history of the law. The Republicans are going to con- New Jersey families are paying the code, and it is a principle that I would tinue to focus on keeping taxes low for price. especially expect my Republican col- all Americans. Earlier this month, new data from leagues to stand up for. The best description I have heard of ProPublica revealed that because of Since the Federal income tax cre- this proposal is that it seems to be an the new $10,000 cap on property tax de- ation in 1913, the State and local tax effort to give tax breaks to rich people ductions, home values in New Jersey deduction has encouraged States to in blue States. have taken a huge hit. In fact, home stand on their own feet. It encourages I yield the floor. values in Essex County, NJ, declined States to make smart investments The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- more than those of any other county in that, at the end of the day, make them ator from New Jersey. America. less reliant on Federal handouts. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I And according to nj.com, of over 30 In New Jersey, we know that when guess if you live long enough and are counties across the Nation suffering we invest in public schools, we prepare around here long enough, you get to the largest dip in home values, 16 of our students to succeed in high-paying hear it all. them are in the Garden State. That is fields. In New Jersey, we know that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.029 S23OCPT1 S6068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 when we invest in mass transit, we tion to this problem. I have introduced ing progress and that they are opti- connect workers to new jobs and oppor- the Stop Attacking Local Taxpayers mistic that they can get to yes. tunities. In New Jersey, we know that Act, or SALT Act, to restore the full But conspicuously absent from their when we invest in public health and deductibility of State and local taxes. pronouncements are any mention of a law enforcement, we all do better be- Under my bill, the more you pay in date or timeline. With every passing cause our streets are safer and our fam- property and State taxes, the more re- month, these seem less like good-faith ilies are healthier. lief you get. It is the exact opposite of assurances and more like stalling tac- It is no coincidence that New Jersey what the Trump tax bill says, which is tics. is one of the most economically pro- that the higher the cost of living is in The new Congress has been seated for ductive States in the Nation, to the your State and the more you pay in more than 10 months now. How long is betterment of all Americans, especially State and local taxes, the more you it going to take before this can come those in less productive States—donor owe the Federal Government come tax up? State versus moocher States. time. It is double taxation. It makes no Ambassador Lighthizer, more than Isn’t that a good thing? Isn’t a sense. any other Trade Representative I can State’s right to set its own tax policies The SALT Act deserves the full con- recall, has gone above and beyond to a right worth defending? sideration of the Senate, but in the accommodate the other party’s policy For as long I can remember, I have meantime, we should use the oppor- demands. For nearly a year now, heard my Republican colleagues talk tunity before us today to help hard- Lighthizer has worked with House about self-reliance, about personal re- working homeowners suffering from Democrats to find solutions on issues sponsibility, about protecting not pun- the Trump tax law. We should help of concern to them, like labor, environ- ishing success, and about States’ these 32 States—overwhelmingly, most ment, intellectual property, and en- rights. Well, the Trump tax law was of them, Republican—that have a tax forcement. nothing short of a massive tax on the credit program be able to sustain that I am beginning to wonder if Demo- success of States like New Jersey and program for the benefits of the deci- crats are interested in reaching a com- the State rights of States like New Jer- sions they made in their States and for promise at all. It is looking more like sey. the purposes they made, whether it be they would prefer to deprive the ad- Likewise, I have heard Republicans education, conservation, or whatever ministration of a victory, even if it talk about States’ rights and the vir- else, that now are nullified by the IRS comes at the expense of the American tues of federalism. Well, guess what. rule. people. That should not stand. The State and local tax deduction is a Join us, and let’s exercise our power Earlier this month, I wrote a column bedrock of federalism. with the Congressional Review Act to with Congressman KEVIN BRADY, the Today’s CRA vote is an opportunity do what is right—to protect middle- ranking Republican on the House Ways for my colleagues across the aisle to class families throughout the Nation and Means Committee. We wrote that actually stand up for those principles from higher property tax burdens, to time would tell if Democrats cared of self-reliance, of States’ rights, and protect States and their right to deter- more about undermining President federalism; to walk the walk, instead mine how their taxpayers will ulti- Trump than helping the American of just talking the talk, and to pre- mately receive the benefits for making economy and job creation as a result of serve the programs of these 32 States investments in education, for making it. Today, it is looking more like the with charity tax credit programs that investments in conservation, and for former than the latter. are now all threatened of being extin- making investments in a whole host of If the USMCA is not brought up for a guished by the IRS’s determination. issues, that these States, in their vote in the House very soon, Demo- I want to close by sharing a con- rightful judgment, decided were per- crats will have a price to pay next year stituent letter I received earlier this fectly fine and that were always upheld when the American people have a year about what the property tax de- by the IRS and are now nullified by the chance to weigh in. There is little duction meant to one New Jersey fam- Internal Revenue Service’s decision. Americans dislike more in politics ily. That is what we have an opportunity than zero-sum, oppose-the-other-party This past April, Leigh, from Budd to turn around, and I hope we will. politics, no matter the cost. Lake, wrote: I yield the floor. The USMCA would create hundreds My husband and I just did our taxes The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. of thousands of jobs, protect American today—and for the first time ever—we owe PERDUE). The Senator from Iowa. industries, and provide confidence to money. And not just a little, hundreds. UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA TRADE U.S. businesses and innovators to in- We own a home and for the first time we AGREEMENT vest right here in America. were not able to itemize our deductions; our Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, be- That is what Democrats seem willing deductions in fact were cut in half. to sacrifice by inaction on the USMCA. There is no incentive to us owning our fore I address the issues before the Sen- home anymore. We are an average middle ate right now, I would like to express But Democrats are making the wrong class family paying a mortgage and trying to some concern I have about whether the political calculus. This underestimates raise three kids. I’m tired of our family United States-Mexico-Canada Agree- the intelligence of the American voter being collateral damage in yet another polit- ment will be able to get done this year. and their ability to sniff out a phony. ical fight. I come to the floor today to express President Trump has done his job. He Leigh is absolutely right. New Jersey growing worry. The Democratic-con- has renegotiated a trade deal that families shouldn’t have to foot the bill trolled House of Representatives looks nearly everyone besides a few congres- for massive handouts for big corpora- increasingly less likely to act this year sional Democrats can agree is better tions. on the United States-Mexico-Canada than its predecessor we know as To add insult to injury, while the Agreement. That threatens passage of NAFTA. new IRS rules crack down on New Jer- the trilateral trade deal this Congress, It is now up to the House of Rep- sey’s efforts to save families like as next year is a Presidential election resentatives to do their job and bring Leigh’s money, last fall the Treasury year. this deal to a vote. If they don’t act Department made clear that corpora- It has been about a year since the up- soon, the American people will hold tions—listen to this—could continue to dated trade agreement with Canada them accountable a year from now. benefit from the same exact kind of and Mexico was signed by the leaders S.J. RES. 50 workaround. Corporations can con- of the three nations. It is a whole year, Now to the issue before the U.S. Sen- tinue to benefit from the same kind of and Democrats have still failed to act. ate—the State and local tax deduction. workaround. Every day that passes, Americans are This week, Democrats are using the How is that for protecting the little losing out on economic benefits of the Congressional Review Act to force a guy? How is that for hypocrisy? USMCA. House Democrats seem to vote on a resolution that would effec- It is not fair. It is not right. Our con- have no sense of urgency. For months tively repeal an IRS regulation aimed stituents deserve better. So we will now, House Democrats have said they at preventing millionaires and billion- continue to push for a long-term solu- are working on it, that they are mak- aires from exploiting a tax loophole.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.030 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6069 This loophole would allow top income the recently enacted programs, these tually see any benefit. Ninety-seven earners to save billions of dollars in older programs were not specifically percent of these taxpayers wouldn’t see Federal taxes annually. designed to circumvent Federal tax law even one penny of benefit from taking New York City hedge fund and pri- when they were enacted. These pre- away the SALT cap. vate equity managers would most as- existing tax credit programs were tar- So, very simply, there you have it. suredly be some of the biggest bene- geted at giving taxpayers the option of The same Democrats who have criti- ficiaries under this loophole. At the funding certain nontraditional govern- cized the 2017 tax bill as supposedly same time, the taxpayers with incomes mental activities, such as providing benefiting only the wealthy—can you under $50,000 would see virtually no underprivileged children scholarships believe it?—are now actively pushing benefit. or to set aside land for conservation. an agenda that would overwhelmingly In this case one might think my My Democratic colleagues have benefit the wealthy. This goes to show Democratic colleagues would be cheer- painstakingly tried to defend these how off-base Democratic criticism of ing on the Treasury Department and scams by claiming they are efforts to tax reform really is, as we have heard the Internal Revenue Service for tak- alleviate State tax burdens on the mid- it over the last 2 years. ing decisive actions and shutting down dle class; however, this argument Far from being a giveaway to the this loophole for the wealthy. But this doesn’t even pass the laugh test. It is wealthy, the tax reform passed in 2017 doesn’t seem to be the case. Demo- undeniable that these workarounds was a concerted effort to provide tax crats—and only Democrats—including will overwhelmingly benefit the super- relief for everybody. Republicans ac- complished this tax cut for everybody the Democratic minority leader, are wealthy, while the middle class will re- primarily by lowering tax rates across arguing in favor of allowing wealthy ceive little or no benefit. the board, but we also did it by repeal- taxpayers to exploit this loophole. I was pleased to see that at least one ing or limiting certain regressive tax Moreover, predominantly Democratic Senate Democrat was willing to be benefits, such as the deduction for States have been promoting and be- honest about this last night here on State and local taxes, the SALT provi- moaning the loss of this loophole. the Senate floor. Senator BENNET of sions we are talking about. We then The loophole I am talking about is a Colorado put it this way: concerted effort by predominantly only used that revenue to increase benefits The vast majority of the benefits of repeal- that better target low- to middle-in- Democrat States to help their wealthi- ing the SALT cap would go to high-income est residents get around the $10,000 cap Americans. Repeal would be extremely cost- come taxpayers. For example, we dou- on the deduction of State and local ly, and for that same cost, we could advance bled the child tax credit from $1,000 to taxes, which has come to be known by much more worthy efforts to help working $2,000 and increased the refundability the acronym SALT. and middle-class families all over the coun- of that tax credit. We also nearly dou- These efforts to get around the cap try. bled the standard deduction, to the have been called blue State SALT To illustrate this point, I have here a benefit of many lower and middle-in- workarounds. These workarounds are chart based on a nonpartisan Joint come taxpayers. We likely couldn’t essentially State-sanctioned tax shel- Committee on Taxation distribution have made those changes if we hadn’t ters where wealthy residents make analysis. They have made very clear limited the deduction for State taxes that mostly benefited the wealthy. payments to a State or local govern- through their chart showing who would Democrats who wrongly associate ment-controlled fund in exchange for benefit from repealing the cap on de- this SALT cap with a tax increase on tax credits they can use to wipe out ductions for State and local taxes. While eliminating these Treasury middle-income folks simply aren’t most or all of their State taxes. looking at the facts or at tax reform as These States then want the Federal regulations wouldn’t repeal the SALT a whole. Two years ago, Republicans Government to ignore this sleight of cap entirely, it would effectively make created a tax cut for an overwhelming hand and recognize these payments as the cap toothless, as more and more States would create workarounds. And majority of Americans. This is true fully deductible charitable contribu- even for taxpayers affected by the de- tions when they are nothing more than let’s not forget—the repeal of the cap is their ultimate goal. duction for State taxes. State tax payments. Well, that is real- Before tax reform, many upper-mid- As we can see here on the chart, the ly too cute by half. It is cheating, and dle-income taxpayers—particularly majority of the benefits from repealing these States are encouraging it, forcing those in the high-tax blue States—had the SALT cap—52 percent—would flow the rest of the country to subsidize to pay the alternative minimum tax. to taxpayers with incomes exceeding $1 these tax shelters for the wealthy. We refer to that as the AMT. For any- The Treasury Department and the million. Let’s think about that just for one who used to pay the AMT, after IRS have correctly determined that a minute. Less than half of 1 percent of you struggled through the incredible these workarounds are contrary to the all tax returns report income exceeding complexity of the AMT rules, you real- Federal tax law and have issued sen- $1 million. Yet, according to the Joint ized an unfortunate fact: The AMT sible regulations to clarify this tax Committee on Taxation, these tax- clawed back the deduction for your treatment. In doing so, they applied payers would receive 52 percent of the State tax payments. Therefore, many longstanding tax principles that deny a tax benefit if this resolution of dis- of these taxpayers saw little or no ben- charity deduction to the extent the approval went through. Another 42 per- efit from this deduction before tax re- taxpayer receives something of value cent of the tax benefit would go to tax- form. in return for their charitable donation. payers with incomes between $200,000 Democrats don’t like to admit this It is simply common sense. and $1 million. When combined with inconvenient truth, but it is true. They Charity is by definition something those earning over $1 million, you can don’t seem to let facts interfere with done out of the goodness of your heart see that fully 94 percent of the tax ben- their political rhetoric. So, yes, these without expecting or getting some- efit would go to taxpayers with in- same taxpayers are likely now affected thing in return. That is certainly not comes over $200,000. To put this into by the SALT cap, but because Repub- the case with these workarounds. perspective, only 7 percent of tax re- licans largely did away with the AMT— There is no charity involved. In fact, turns report income exceeding this at the same time, lowering everybody’s once taking into account both the level. tax rates—they still received a tax cut. State tax credit and the charitable de- Now compare this to taxpayers with Let’s not forget that these taxpayers duction at the Federal level, a tax- incomes under $200,000, which is about no longer have to deal with the mind- payer could actually receive a tax ben- 93 percent of all taxpayers. According numbing complexity of the AMT. Now efit that exceeds the dollar value of to the Joint Committee on Taxation, a question: Do Democrats really want their so-called donation. That is not this group would receive a measly 6 middle-income families to have to go charity; that is a tax scam. percent of the benefit from repealing back to the nonsense of figuring out Some have attempted to justify this the cap on State tax deductions, as the the alternative minimum tax every tax scam by pointing to State tax cred- Democrats are proposing. Only a hand- year? it programs that existed prior to the ful of taxpayers with incomes under I have heard Democrats try to justify existence of the SALT cap, but unlike $200,000—or about 3 percent—would ac- their efforts to undermine the SALT

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.031 S23OCPT1 S6070 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 cap by claiming it was part of some ne- class is overblown,’’ said Kim Rueben, the di- and the same quarter this year. Sales prices farious plot against blue States. That rector of the State and Local Finance Initia- for luxury homes (average price $2 million) is simply not true. Yes, more taxpayers tive at the Tax Policy Center. ‘‘If there’s plummeted 22% during the same period, ac- in blue States are affected by the cap going to be any effect of the SALT limit on cording to appraiser Miller Samuel Inc. and the ability of some states to have progres- brokerage Douglas Elliman Real Estate. given the high State taxes those States sive taxes it’s too early to know that yet.’’ Almost half of income taxes paid to Cali- impose on their residents, but the fact fornia, New York and New Jersey are from TAXABLE INCOME is, on average, every income group in the wealthiest 1% of earners. If they were to every State saw a tax cut under the In some ways, the $10,000 limit on state and move in large enough numbers, those states local tax deductions—SALT—is saving states 2017 tax cut bill. This isn’t just coming could be in trouble. New York, New Jersey, money by lowering their borrowing costs. Connecticut and Maryland sued the Trump from this Senator, CHUCK GRASSLEY, That’s because investors seeking to reduce but an analysis by the liberal Institute administration last year to invalidate the their tax bill are plowing a record-setting $10,000 cap, saying that it unfairly targets on Taxation and Economic Policy. In amount of cash into municipal bonds, driv- them. States have sought to pass loopholes addition, recent filing season data re- ing interest rates lower. The extra yield that around the limit and there’s a push in Con- leased by H&R Block shows that, on investors demand to compensate for the risk gress to reverse it. average, residents of even high-tax of holding Illinois general-obligation bonds, But migration rates in high tax states States received a tax cut. for instance, has fallen to the lowest since most affected by SALT are below pre-reces- We have also heard fears that the cap May 2015, according to data compiled by sion levels, and generally in-line with U.S will negatively affect blue State reve- Bloomberg. trends, Moody’s Investors Service said in States are also benefiting from a broader nues, as higher income taxpayers flee April. Jobs, housing and the weather influ- tax base because the law eliminated some ex- ence migration more than taxes, according to lower tax jurisdictions. But con- emptions and limited deductions, like mort- to Moody’s analyst Marcia Van Wagner. cerns about such an exodus aren’t new gage interest. Since states that levy income ‘‘Armageddon hasn’t resulted from the and didn’t start because of the cap; taxes use federal adjusted gross income or changes to SALT, but it still may be too they started because of sky-high taxes taxable income as the base, they have more early to measure its impact,’’ said Matt Dal- in those very same States. income to tax. ton, chief executive officer of Rye Brook, In November of 2017, prior to the en- Still, the nerves of Democratic governors New York-based Belle Haven Investments, actment of this tax cut and reform bill, and their budget officers frayed in December which manages $9 billion of municipal bonds. the Wall Street Journal wrote about when income tax collections plunged by ‘‘You see more mansions listed in New York. more than 30 percent from the prior Decem- ‘‘The Great Progressive Tax Escape.’’ Manhattan real estate sales just had their ber. Cuomo was quick to call the tax law worst quarter in a decade.’’ This article focused on IRS tax return ‘‘politically diabolical’’ and an act of ‘‘eco- data between 2012 and 2015 that showed Mr. GRASSLEY. As this article high- nomic civil war’’ against the middle class. lights, revenue for blue States this tax billions of dollars in taxable income Then April came. leaving high-tax States for low-tax New York collected $3.4 billion more in season were up, not down. The ratings agency Moody’s released States due to taxpayer migration. Last personal income tax revenue last month a report in April saying that there time I checked, there was no SALT cap than a year earlier, a 57% increase, accord- were no discernible signs that individ- between 2012 and 2015. While there is ing to Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Cali- fornia took in $19.2 billion in April, exceed- uals were fleeing high-tax States as a some anecdotal evidence that taxpayer ing Governor Gavin Newsom’s estimate by $4 result of the SALT cap. However, even migration might be starting to in- billion. if taxpayer migration were to occur as crease due to the cap, it is not entirely New Jersey had a record April with tax clear at this point. a result of the cap, the answer to the collections up 57%, allowing it to boost fore- problem isn’t repealing the SALT cap; Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- casts for the year by $377 million and trig- sent that a Bloomberg article from gering a political battle over how to spend it is for States to look in their own May of this year titled ‘‘Blue States the windfall. Illinois individual and cor- backyard at their own tax-and-spend Warned of a SALT Apocalypse. It porate tax revenue was $1.5 billion more than policy. Hasn’t Happened’’ be printed in the projected, allowing Governor J.B. Pritzker The truth is, these State politicians to scrap a plan to put off pension payments. RECORD. aren’t concerned about their own tax- There being no objection, the mate- TIMING CHANGE payers. What they are really worried rial was ordered to be printed in the April personal income tax collections in 28 about is their continued ability to RECORD, as follows: states and Washington increased by $16.3 bil- gouge those taxpayers with ever-in- [May 21, 2019] lion, or 36.2% year-over-year to $61.4 billion, creasing State and local taxes, which Bank of America Corp. said. BLUE STATES WARNED OF A SALT used to be subsidized by taxpayers from ‘‘SALT caps do not appear to be a broad APOCALYPSE. IT HASN’T HAPPENED other States through the Federal Tax system risk to state credit quality at this (By Martin Z Braun) Code because there was no SALT cap. point,’’ S&P Global Ratings said recently. In closing, I want to turn back to To listen to New York Governor Andrew A big reason for the sharp bounce-back Cuomo, the 2017 Republican tax overhaul after December’s deep revenue declines in this very chart, the same one I dis- that limited state and local deductions to New York and other high-tax states: The cussed earlier. For Democrats still on $10,000 was a devastating blow. The rich SALT limits caused some people to change the fence as to whether to vote to re- would flee, the middle class would suffer and when they paid their taxes. Wealthy tax- peal the IRS regulations on the SALT blue state budgets would bleed. payers in December 2017 accelerated big tax work-arounds, you ought to study this Perhaps this will come to pass over time, payments to take advantage of the unlimited chart very closely. but so far, there are almost no signs of it. state and local tax deduction before it ex- I ask a question to the other side: New York, in fact, saw revenue rise $3.7 pired. Then, with the SALT deduction billion in April from a year earlier, thanks Could you, with a straight face, argue capped, that incentive evaporated and tax- that a vote to protect these work- to a shift in timing of taxpayer payments, a payers waited until this April to pay their stock market that rallied through much of 2018 taxes. arounds is not a vote to provide a mas- 2018 and a decade-long economic expansion Also, some individuals failed to adjust sive tax cut for the wealthy? This that’s pushed national unemployment to a their W-4s after the passage of the tax law. chart shows it is helping the wealthy. 50-year low. Similar windfalls arrived in New So people who underwithheld received more For Democrats who intend to vote Jersey, California and Illinois—states that, in their paychecks since then but had to pay for this tax scam anyway, I don’t want like New York, had warned of dire con- more tax in April or received lower refunds. to hear any more long-winded speeches sequences from the law. And it turns out that tax refunds across TRENDING INLINE about how the tax bill of 2017 benefited the U.S. in 2019—those once-a-year checks Still, there are some indications that resi- the wealthy. The fact is, after tax re- from Uncle Sam that people use to pay cred- dents in high-tax states are fretting about form, the wealthy now shoulder a larg- it card debt from Christmas or buy a wash- the law. Thirteen percent of house-hunters er share of Federal tax burden than ing machine—were roughly the same size as in both New York and California said they they did under the prior law. a year earlier. In all, about 64% of American have started looking for homes in states This was made possible by reforms to households paid less in individual income tax with lower taxes, according to a recent sur- regressive tax expenditures, such as vey by brokerage Redfin Corp. for 2018 than they would have had the Tax our capping the SALT deduction. What Cut and Jobs Act not become law, according In Westchester County, where a typical to the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. property tax bill for a single family home is is more, these reforms allow us to tar- ‘‘Any comment that says this is an eco- more than $17,000, the average sales price de- get more tax relief to lower and mid- nomic civil war that would gut the middle clined 7.6% between the first quarter of 2018 dle-income taxpayers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.033 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6071 State work-arounds through the the scale on behalf of Republicans, and them. I am going to have some more SALT cap are nothing more than it certainly shouldn’t be using what very shortly. There, folks have a State-sanctioned tax shelters. By vot- amounts to a phony regulatory jus- chance to really see what your prior- ing to undermine that cap, Democrats tification to fix this extraordinarily ities are. are voting to enrich the wealthy tax- poorly drafted law. The question here is, Are your prior- payers whom they persistently have While Donald Trump certainly in- ities with folks at home, with these vilified as not paying enough. More- tended for these regulations to hurt State charities that I have empha- over, they put the tax relief provided middle-class families in some parts of sized—everything from conservation to to the middle class in jeopardy. the country in Democratic States and healthcare, to children? Are you going I yield the floor. protect Republican interests, the bad to support the State charities doing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- news for my Republican colleagues— that important work or are you going ator from Oregon. and this is why so many Republican to continue to support the Department Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I want to Senators are writing the Treasury De- of the Treasury with their incredibly make sure the Senate and the country partment, talking about why their flawed regulations to hammer these understand what this debate is all State charities are getting hammered. State charities? about. The regulations produced by the Treas- I hope Senators from all sides—from Senate Republicans have been writ- ury Department are overly broad, and those 33 States that I have just ticked ing letters to the Department of Treas- they hurt the majority of States by ef- off—will vote to protect those charities ury saying that the Treasury SALT fectively eliminating the benefit of and join me, Senator SCHUMER, and a rule hurts their State charities. Yet those State charitable tax credit pro- host of other colleagues in voting to they have been unwilling—at least grams. These include credits that sup- get rid of the Treasury Department’s based on what I am told—to be part of port priorities like conservation, child rule and stand with us on the CRA. an effort to fix this and to support care, charitable giving, and access to With that, I yield the floor. those charities. That is what we would higher education. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- be doing in our effort today to overturn This is particularly striking, given ator from Iowa. the Treasury Department’s flawed— that the Trump tax law was already es- UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT deeply flawed—SALT regulations. timated to slash overall charitable giv- Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, I come to My view is that these regulations il- ing by as much as $20 million a year. the floor frustrated—frustrated by the lustrate essentially what was wrong Now on top of that, the regulations fact that it has been 327 days since with the Republicans’ 2017 tax law. that I oppose and feel so strongly about President Trump signed the USMCA, This was a law that was half-baked and coming from the Treasury Department and the House has done nothing to take rushed to shovel hundreds of billions of threaten more than 100 charitable it up. dollars to those at the top of the eco- State tax credit programs in 33 States. It is not because the House hasn’t nomic pyramid in our country. Then My Republican colleagues’ constitu- had time. They have found time to do $1.5 trillion was borrowed so that Don- ents will be hurt by these regulations, a lot of things, like continue on their ald Trump and his Republican allies just like my constituents at home. We partisan expedition toward impeaching could find a way to cover this tax cut are talking about childcare centers in the President. They passed a bill with- for cronies and donors. Colorado and Missouri; foster care or- out a pay raise for our troops, spent a Then, because they still needed rev- ganizations in Arizona; historic preser- lot of ‘‘energy’’ on the Green New Deal, enue, Republicans deliberately tar- vation groups in Kansas; charities in and one Member of the House took the geted middle-class homeowners in Iowa, Kentucky, and Mississippi; con- time to show the world she was fright- States like New Jersey, New York, servation groups in Arkansas, Iowa, ened by her garbage disposal. Maryland, and Oregon for tax in- Florida, North Carolina, South Caro- The question is, What is preventing creases. lina, and Tennessee; rural hospitals in Congress from getting the USMCA For some communities in Oregon, it Georgia, the home State of the Pre- done? is not uncommon for property tax bills siding Officer; universities in Indiana, From Humboldt County all the way alone for middle-class folks to exceed Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota; to Hamburg, IA, at my townhall meet- $10,000. But when our Republican col- and volunteer responders in Nebraska. ings or during a visit to a small busi- leagues took this flawed approach on As today’s debate proceeds, you are ness or manufacturing plants and ev- the SALT issue, they didn’t want to going to hear about these comments erywhere in between, I have been hear- listen to experts. So the Trump Treas- against these regulations that were ing one thing consistently and across ury Department stepped in, and with- submitted to the Trump administra- the board: Iowans want the USMCA out any clear authority to do so, the tion. There is a rural hospital in Geor- now. Treasury Department reversed a long- gia that was able to upgrade its heart These hard-working folks know the standing IRS provision that had al- monitors, a childcare center in Colo- impact the USMCA will have on Iowa’s lowed taxpayers a full deduction for rado that helps parents remain in the economy and the U.S. economy as a charitable contributions to State tax workforce, and a conservation group whole. There is no reason Iowans credit programs. that has preserved more than 10,000 should be waiting in limbo for this In essence, the Treasury Department acres of land in Florida’s gulf coast. agreement to be ratified. created a new rule that extended the In wrapping up, I just hope my Re- This trade agreement is a win for the $10,000 cap on State and local tax de- publican colleagues will put their con- American people, plain and simple. ductions to also include charitable con- stituents first by shielding them from Mexico has already ratified the deal, tributions to State tax credit pro- these unintended consequences of los- and Canada is well on their way. Our grams. ing their charitable tax credits and trade partners are ready. The United To make matters worse, because Re- supporting this resolution offered by States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is publican Senators began to see what an the leader, Senator SCHUMER, myself, about modernizing a trade deal with absurd approach this was, Secretary and other colleagues. two of our closest allies that would Mnuchin put together another carve- Senate Republicans have a choice. grow more than 175,000 jobs across this out for Republican interests, trying to They can keep writing letters to the country. figure out how to manage this flawed Treasury Department, complaining NAFTA was ratified in 1994. That was regulation. In effect, businesses using about the regulations that hammer 3 years before Wi-Fi became available these same workarounds to fund pri- their State charities, or they can join to the public, 5 years before USB drives vate school voucher programs would be us in voting to reverse this policy. I were invented, 12 years before the exempt from the regulation. Middle- just hope that Senators move to this launch of Facebook and Twitter, and 16 class families pay more; businesses pay vote, and they take the option that I years before computer tablets were on less. That is the Republican way. think is the only one you can explain sale. None of us are living with 1994 My view is that the Treasury Depart- to the folks at home in a townhall technology, so why should we be living ment shouldn’t be putting its thumb on meeting. I have had more than 950 of with a 1994 trade policy?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.035 S23OCPT1 S6072 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 President Trump understands the engaged in $16.6 billion worth of cross- every corner of our great State need to need to modernize trade with two of border commerce. contact their Representative in the our closest allies, and that is why he Exports to Canada and Mexico sup- House and tell them to encourage negotiated a great trade deal with Mex- port Arizona jobs across a broad vari- Speaker PELOSI to bring this bill to the ico and Canada—the USMCA. Passing ety of industries. In 2018, Arizona com- floor immediately. Let’s pass USMCA the USMCA will allow us to compete in panies exported $2.3 billion worth of now. today’s 21st century economy. It will computer and electrical products, $1.4 I yield the floor. provide folks back home in Iowa with billion in appliances, $928 million in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- some certainty—certainty in a time transportation equipment, and $796 ator from Tennessee. where prices have been low and mar- million in machinery to Canada and Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, as kets have been eroded from other trade Mexico. Arizona miners exported $1 bil- our colleagues can hear, we are on the wars. lion in minerals and ores, and Arizona floor talking about the USMCA and the Iowans want and need USMCA. Can- farmers exported almost $600 million in need to get this agreement passed. It ada and Mexico are our States’ top two agricultural goods. One out of five Ari- really is frustrating. I feel as if we have trading partners. In 2018 alone, we ex- zona manufacturers export to Canada come to the floor, time and again, to ported $6.6 billion worth of products to and Mexico, and most of those are encourage our friends in the House, and our neighbors to the north and to the small and medium-sized businesses. It I guess we are all but begging them to south. Trade with Canada and Mexico is not too hard to see how much Ari- take a pause from their political agen- directly increases the value of Iowan zona communities, farmers, ranchers, da and take one vote—just one vote exports like beef, adding $70 in value to manufacturers, and business owners that is going to make a tremendous each head that comes from the State. stand to gain from Congress finalizing amount of difference in the lives of In case you didn’t know it, Mexico is the USMCA. businesses, of our auto manufacturers, the No. 1 consumer of Iowa corn. I was A few weeks ago, I was honored to our farmers, our chemical producers, up in Northwest Iowa a couple of weeks host Vice President PENCE in the and workers. ago visiting with one Iowa corn farmer, Grand Canyon State. One of our stops Our friends across the aisle like to and he said that if we were able to get took us to Caterpillar’s proving say they are all for the workers. Well, the USMCA deal done, it would have a grounds in Green Valley, AZ, where the if you are all for the workers, let me direct impact—positive—on his farm. company tests their impressive ma- tell you something, there are 12 mil- It is not just our farmers who will chinery and trains operators on new lion—get that—12 million workers who benefit from the USMCA; it is also our equipment. are directly impacted by the benefits With roughly 660 full-time employees businesses and our manufacturers. I that would come from the USMCA, and in our State, Caterpillar knows what a was visiting with some business leaders this is across every single industrial critical role cross-border commerce— at a roundtable in Des Moines, and sector. and the passage of USMCA—is for Ari- time and again they told me how im- As I have been about Tennessee, what zona. Caterpillar recycles 150 million portant it is that we get this trade deal I have heard from so many is a simple tons of scraps a year to create new done and in place. question: When are you going to pass products. This kind of innovation All of this leaves me scratching my this? How long is it going to take? We should be promoted, not penalized. head, wondering when the House is have heard that you have people in lo- USMCA encourages this kind of inno- going to do what Americans are de- gistics, people who are in farming, and vation by specifically prohibiting re- manding. When will they stop obstruct- people who are in every single part of strictions on remanufactured goods. In ing the good work done by our Presi- the economy who are saying: Why turn, companies like Caterpillar are can’t you get this done? dent to get a deal in place? not penalized but encouraged to be House Democrats need to do their job We all know there is support that we thoughtful in their environmental foot- so Iowa farmers, manufacturers, and hear about—bipartisan support—wide print. bipartisan support in the other Cham- business owners can do theirs. Now is I made many other visits to local ber and, indeed, wide bipartisan sup- the time to pass the USMCA. businesses this year and heard straight I yield the floor. from Arizonans about why we need to port here in the Senate, but for some The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- get this deal passed and now. The reason, they just can’t seem to find the ator from Arizona. USMCA opens doors for Arizona to con- time to schedule the bill and call the Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. President, I come tinue leading in the aerospace, finan- vote. to the floor to speak in support of the cial services, film and digital media, America is waiting on them to take USMCA, and I appreciate all of my and bioscience sectors. It enhances in- this vote. There are 120,000 small and other colleagues who are speaking out tellectual property protections and will midsize American businesses that will as well. benefit Arizona’s emerging automotive be able to continue exporting their Almost a year has passed since Presi- sector by requiring at least 75 percent goods to customers in Canada and Mex- dent Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico- of a car to be built with North Amer- ico. Do you know what is significant? Canada Agreement and notified Con- ican parts in order for it to be sold These businesses, small and midsize gress of the administration’s intention duty-free. Arizona’s farmers and ranch- businesses, are located in every single to enter into the deal. Legislation to ers will have new opportunities to ex- one of our States. implement the agreement must origi- port dairy, eggs, wheat, chicken, and The updated customs and trade rules nate and be approved first in the U.S. turkey products to Canada. are certainly going to make sure that House of Representatives and then the Earlier this month, Speaker PELOSI even startups are able to participate in U.S. Senate, where it will pass with a said about USMCA that her Demo- this cross-border economy. I have strong bipartisan vote, including mine. cratic caucus in the House was ‘‘on a talked to so many new-start businesses This modernization of NAFTA mat- path to yes.’’ Well, with less than two that are coming through our univer- ters for Arizona businesses, hard-work- dozen legislative days remaining in sities and our entrepreneur centers, ing citizens, and families. Mexico has 2019, I sure hope that is true, and I and they say: We want to make certain already ratified USMCA, and Canada is would encourage them to get to yes that we have access to markets around in the process of doing so. Congress now. the globe. needs to pass USMCA without any fur- The USMCA is good for our country, Isn’t this great? They are not just ther delay. and too much time has passed without thinking locally or regionally. Some of Simply put, USMCA is a win for Ari- any House action. During these divided these talented young Americans, what zona. Trade with Mexico and Canada is times, this is a proposal that should are they doing? They are thinking key to Arizona jobs and opportunities. bring both sides of the aisle together. globally. They are planning ahead for Almost 50 percent of all Arizona ex- It is good for America, and it is good decades of productivity. This is going ports go to Mexico and Canada, and for Arizona. to ease regulations for our dairy and more than 228,000 Arizona jobs rely on USMCA is a clear win for my con- beef and pork farmers who are in Ten- this trade. In 2018, Arizona and Mexico stituents in Arizona. Arizonans in nessee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.037 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6073 Indeed, I was out in the past couple mittee and a former U.S. Trade Rep- Another aspect is labor and environ- of weeks and talked with a farmer who resentative, and now I am on the Fi- mental standards, which are weak and is a cattle farmer. He came to one of nance Committee, where we deal with not enforceable in the NAFTA agree- our meetings, and I got around to ques- trade. The bottom line is that, in all of ment but are in the USMCA. That is a tions and answers. The very first ques- those years working with trade, it is a big change in and of itself. tion was, When is this going to be complicated area. It is a politically dif- This is not just a name change. This done? When is it going to be done? Why ficult area. But the bottom line is that is a fundamental change in the way in is it taking so long? There was agree- we are about 5 percent of the world’s which we relate to our neighbors to the ment between Mexico, Canada, and the population in America, and yet we south and north. United States months ago. Why can’t have 25 percent of the economy. The This handy-dandy chart I put to- this get a vote? way we do well is to sell more of our gether shows us some of the differences These are real problems for real peo- stuff to the 95 percent of the people between the two agreements. The first ple who are working real jobs and are who are outside of our borders. one has to do with economic impact. very dedicated and are working dili- It should be fair. We should have a The independent International Trade gently. The intellectual property provi- level playing field. That is the kind of Commission has done a study on this. sions that are in this bill are so signifi- context in which I look at the USMCA. They are required by law to do it. They cant for our singers, our songwriters, Does it meet these criteria, where we say that the new USMCA is going to and our musicians who call Nashville can sell more of our stuff and we have create 176,000 new jobs. That is the home, and they want to see this take a more level playing field? Yes, it does. green check under USMCA. That is a place. That is exactly what this agreement big difference right there. If we want to I have to tell you, I know that all of does. It is a good agreement, and it de- create more jobs, by the way, here are these issues I have discussed might not serves to have a vote. If it has a vote, 176,000 new jobs, and 20,000 of those jobs matter to those who are always inter- it will pass because logic, I think, will are in the auto industry. That is very ested in the 24-hour news cycle and prevail. important to our country and particu- winning the shiny object debate of the As crazy as this town is these days larly important to States like mine. day, but I will tell you this: This mat- and as partisan as things are, the logic Second, businesses in Ohio and ters to Tennesseans because Ten- of this is inescapable, which is that you around the country rely on internet nesseans exported $13.7 billion worth of have the USMCA, a good agreement, sales that we talked about earlier. transportation equipment, electronics, and then you have the status quo, Internet sales and rules for the inter- machinery, chemicals, fabricated which is NAFTA, which is not as good net are unchanged in NAFTA. Frankly, metal, appliances, paper, plastics, rub- in any respect. If you vote no on there is no chapter in NAFTA that ber, and other goods to Canada and USMCA, you are effectively voting yes deals with commerce over the internet. Mexico in 2017—a $13.7 billion export for the status quo. I don’t think that It is unbelievable. It turns out that the community to our neighbors to the will happen. I think it will pass if we USMCA does, and that is important be- north and south. can get it to the floor for a vote. cause small businesses that rely on ac- Tennessee businesses and workers Taken together, our neighbors, Can- cess to Canada and Mexico through have waited long enough, and they ada and Mexico, make up the most im- internet sales are going to have an eas- want to see the House take action and portant foreign markets for U.S. prod- ing of their customs burdens for small- the vote be completed and the USMCA ucts, and not just for Ohio. In fact, ac- value products. They will have data lo- become a reality. cording to the recent data we have, calization protections. They will have I yield the floor. one-third of all American exports in a prohibition on Mexico and Canada re- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROM- 2019 this year have already gone to quiring that there be localization of NEY). The Senator from Ohio. Mexico or Canada, well ahead of any the data in those countries. Finally, Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ap- other foreign markets. So trade with this prohibits tariffs on data, which we preciate the comments from my col- Mexico and Canada is now responsible don’t have now. These are all impor- league from Tennessee about the im- for 12 million jobs nationally. Every tant key elements in the agreement to portance of this agreement in her single State represented here has jobs keep our internet economy moving. So State, and I can tell you it is also im- related to this. under the rules for the internet econ- portant to a State a little further In Ohio, again, our No. 1 and No. 2 omy, there is a green check for the north called Ohio. Our No. 1 trading trade partners are Canada and Mexico, USMCA, and NAFTA doesn’t have it. partner, by far, is Canada and No. 2 is with 39 percent of our exports going to Let’s talk about the next subject, Mexico, and we want this agreement. Canada alone. That is twice the na- which is enforceable labor and environ- I hear about it all the time I am out tional average, by the way. So we are mental standards. In the agreement we talking to our farmers. They are con- particularly focused on Canada and have now, the NAFTA agreement, cerned about the weather. They are Mexico, which represent $28 billion in there are no labor or environmental concerned about what is going on with trade total. standards that are enforceable—none. the China market. They are concerned What I am hearing from farmers, Whereas, in the new USMCA, standards about low prices. They see this as an manufacturers, and service providers is are actually enforceable. There are opportunity. They see this as kind of that this is really important for us. So consequences if they don’t abide by the light at the end of the tunnel. we have to be sure that, because this them. This is part of the leveling of the If we can get the USMCA done, that relationship is so important, it is built playing field. Think about it. In Mex- expands markets for us and, therefore, on a solid foundation. The NAFTA ico, one of their great advantages has increases our prices and gives us a agreement which it is built on is now been lower labor costs and labor condi- chance. It is the same situation with a 25 years old. It is outdated. It has not tions—the inability to organize and so lot of manufacturers. It is amazing how kept up with the times, and it has to be on. This changes that now that we have many of them depend on Mexico and improved upon. That is what USMCA labor standards. By the way, Mexico Canada to be able to sell their prod- does. It basically says that we are in has already made changes to their ucts. This is a big deal in Ohio and a the 21st century, and we have to make labor laws because of the agreement we big deal for our country. So I am here changes to this agreement. have with them under the USMCA, today to try to urge the House of Rep- NAFTA doesn’t have things in it that which, by the way, was negotiated with resentatives to go ahead and move on one would expect in a 21st century these two countries and submitted this and then to urge the Senate to agreement. back on September 30 of last year. It take it up right away. The Trump ad- Start with the digital economy. So has been over a year. So it is about ministration negotiated a good agree- much of our economy now operates time to move it. Again, the USMCA ment. It deserves a vote. over the internet. Yet there is nothing has enforceable environmental and I am a former trade lawyer—a recov- in the current agreement, NAFTA, labor standards, and NAFTA does not. ering one—and I am also a former that protects this trade like our mod- There are some other provisions that member of the Ways and Means Com- ern agreements do. are interesting that lead to why this is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.039 S23OCPT1 S6074 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 good for the economy. The Inter- proteins: beef, poultry, and pork. This What do we see now in trade with national Trade Commission, or the is really going to help our farmers. Canada and Mexico? We see 12 million ITC, also says that this agreement will That is why 1,000 farm groups around American jobs, more than $500 billion increase the GDP of our country, which the country have supported this agree- worth of exports, and the USMCA is the economic growth of our country, ment. would enhance and improve that. It is and, significantly, in fact, more than Again, with what is going on with good for large manufacturing. It is the Trans-Pacific Partnership did. Re- China, with the smaller markets, with good for small manufacturing. It is member that the TPP is an agreement the difficult weather we have had, and good for small business. The tech in- that a lot of Democrats have spoken the fact of low prices for commodity dustry benefits from the USMCA. As very favorably of because of its impact crops—all are real problems—this is a the Senator of Tennessee pointed out, on the economy. The USMCA actually godsend. It is really needed for our the creative industry—those people in increases our economy more than the farmers. Nashville and in Hollywood—will ben- Trans-Pacific Partnership would have. A lot of Democrats are telling me: efit also, in terms of our ability to pro- Another issue that is unusual but is ROB, this is just like the NAFTA agree- tect our intellectual property. Farm- in this agreement and is helpful to our ment in so many respects. ers, ranchers, and agribusiness will all manufacturing in Ohio and around the It is really not. It is a different benefit. country is that 70 percent of the steel agreement. The truth of the matter is We strengthen our position with re- used in manufacturing vehicles has to that this agreement is going to catch gard to China. This is not an agree- be made in the United States, Canada, us up to the 21st century with regard to ment with China, but we will be in a or Mexico. So this is a new standard our important trade relationship with stronger position to compete with that does not exist in NAFTA at all. our two neighbors to the north and China because of this. This means more steel jobs in America south. It is about improved market ac- I urge the Speaker of the House of and more heavy manufacturing jobs in cess for manufacturing and a level Representatives to bring this to a vote this country. So we have a check on playing field for workers and farmers. in the other body. There is one person USMCA, yes, with 70 percent of the It is about being sure that we have the on the face of the Earth who can bring steel. In NAFTA, there is nothing with ability in the modern digital economy this bill, and that is the Speaker of the regard to how much steel has to be to get a fair shake. Put these two House of Representatives. She needs to agreements side-by-side, and this is a coming from North America. do it, and if she does, we will see a rare It also states that, with regard to the much-needed upgrade. It has to get a opportunity for bipartisanship in the vote, and, if it does, I think it will wages in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Congress. The House, controlled pass. United States, there would be a min- by Democrats, will pass the USMCA be- With all the improvements we talked imum wage of $16 per hour for about 40 about today, this is not just an exer- cause they know it is good for jobs and to 45 percent of this manufacturing we cise in rebranding NAFTA. This is they know it is good for families and are talking about. So any vehicle made about a new agreement that is really a working people. The Senate will pass it in Mexico or anywhere else in America big difference, and it is a binary choice. on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis, has to be produced by workers making Are you for this new agreement, which and that ought to be refreshing. 16 bucks an hour or more. This is again is better in every respect, or are you I want to do something that I seldom about leveling the playing field, and, for the status quo, which is NAFTA? do. I am going to quote the Washington frankly, this is the kind of provision My hope is that the House will take Post. I don’t get a chance to do that that we would see in a provision nego- this to the floor, and, if they do, I very often. The Washington Post has tiated by a Democratic administration, think it will pass. It will then come to strongly endorsed USMCA. The edi- not a Republican administration. My the Senate, and I am confident that in torial board wrote recently: ‘‘USMCA Democrat friends have been calling for the Senate we will have the support to would be a real improvement over the this for years. It is in the USMCA pass this on a bipartisan basis. status quo,’’ and it went on to urge agreement, and it is good for us be- What I am most confident in is the Democrats, including many who have cause it will result in more jobs coming fact that American workers, farmers, already said they support the agree- to the United States of America, where and service providers are going to have ment, to bring the USMCA up without we have not just higher labor standards the chance to improve their economic delay. but higher wages. So 40 to 45 percent of opportunities because this agreement This is an opportunity for us to move the vehicles must be made by workers is going to be good for all of them. this economy forward. This is an op- earning $16 an hour. Check the box for There is a lot of politics going on portunity for us to join with Canada yes in USMCA and no in NAFTA. right now, and I get that. But, folks, and Mexico, which have already indi- It is another example of how this this is not even an election year. Let’s cated their support for this treaty, and agreement is one that addresses a lot finish it up this year before we get into an opportunity for bipartisanship, of the concerns the Democrats have the 2020 election year. Let’s be sure which needs to break out more in this raised over the years. When I was U.S. that before Thanksgiving, we have the building. Trade Representative, we talked a lot agreement passed in the House and So I join my colleagues. I am glad to about these issues. We talked a lot sent to the Senate to take a look at it. rise with them in support of urging the about them in the Finance Committee. It is too important. We need to keep Speaker to bring this bill to the floor, They are in this agreement. the American people first and put poli- and I urge quick adoption in the House My hope would be that Speaker tics second and get this done. and Senate. PELOSI and the Democrats in the House The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I yield the floor. would take this into account and at ator from Mississippi. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- least allow this agreement to be voted Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, we have ator from Mississippi. on by the full House. If that happens, I been talking about the USMCA and the Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, can’t believe that logic wouldn’t pre- Senator from Ohio crammed into just a the American people elected President vail, that NAFTA versus USMCA few moments quite a bit of facts. We Trump based in part on his promise to wouldn’t result in our passing USMCA. are late in time, so I am going to try to negotiate better trade deals with for- All of these things are going to help. abbreviate my remarks. eign nations—first among them, our The one element that I think has The Senator from Ohio taught me largest trading partners, Canada and gotten the most attention in farm something a few years ago that is an Mexico. country is the fact that the dairy pro- undisputed fact: We sell twice as many The President and his administration tections in Canada have been changed goods to countries where we have trade wasted no time in working with these so we have a chance to send our dairy agreements than we do with countries two neighbors to rewrite the North products to Canada from Ohio and where we don’t. This is an opportunity American Free Trade Agreement to re- other dairy States. It is more than to expand on an already great success flect today’s economic reality. Those that. It also affects commodities— story in terms of our trade with Can- talks produced the United States- wheat, soybeans, and corn—and our ada. Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.040 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6075 which the President unveiled more We all are benefiting from the agriculture products around the globe than 1 year ago. strongest U.S. economy and lowest job- in 2017, making us the ninth largest ex- When NAFTA was written more than less rate in decades. Congress needs to porter of agriculture goods among the a quarter of a century ago, the internet do its job to help maintain and 50 States. Our farmers and ranchers de- was in its infancy and few could have strengthen this economic growth. pend on being able to do that. What we foreseen the increasingly globalized USMCA will create more certainty for are seeing right now are low com- and digital economy we have today. businesses and increase business con- modity prices in our country, which is USMCA takes us into the 21st century, fidence, which improves the state of making it very difficult for our farmers updating antiquated rules to prohibit the world’s economy. and ranchers. The best way to work out the theft of trade secrets, reward Let’s pass the United States-Mexico- of that is with trade agreements that American innovators, and improve Canada Agreement and spend more allow us to sell more globally. cross-border e-commerce, while also time on accomplishing as much as we According to the ITC, when fully im- providing increased market access for can on issues that will actually make a plemented, USMCA will increase food American businesses and benefits for difference in the lives of the American and exports to Canada and Mexico by American workers in more traditional people. $2.2 billion. This agreement secures ex- sectors like agriculture and manufac- I yield the floor. isting market access, makes ag trade turing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- fair, increases access to the Canadian Market access is very important to ator from North Dakota. market, supports innovation in agri- agriculture and to our Nation’s econ- Mr. HOEVEN. Mr. President, I rise to culture and more, which is why it is so omy in general. Ninety-five percent of support the USMCA—the United critical that we pass this legislation as the world’s population lives outside of States-Mexico-Canada Agreement— soon as we can. these United States. Without good along with my colleagues. You heard a By maintaining all zero-tariff provi- trade agreements that give us free ac- number of them already. You will hear sions on ag products, USMCA will se- cess to the world’s marketplace, we more. It is compelling. cure crucial market access in Canada cannot prosper in agriculture or any It is time to act. We are ready to go. and Mexico for our farmers and ranch- other business that depends on exports. This legislation has to start in the ers. Canada and Mexico are critical The USMCA will result in a fairer deal House under fast track. We need the markets for U.S. ag products. To give for U.S. businesses and consumers. House to move forward. There is no you some examples, Mexico is the No. 1 Today the American people should question that the bipartisan support is buyer of U.S. corn and DDGS, distillers ask why it has taken more than a year there. Bipartisan support is here in the dried grains with solubles; and Canada for the House and Senate to take up, Senate, and bipartisan support is there is the No. 2 buyer of U.S. ethanol. Ad- debate, and pass an agreement that in the House as well. It is just a matter ditionally, Mexico is the No. 2 buyer of will boost the American economy and of bringing the legislation to the floor U.S. soybean meal, oil, and whole job creation. and getting it passed. beans. Canada is the No. 4 buyer of soy- Manufacturers, farmers, and other The benefits of this agreement are businesses in my State of Mississippi bean meal and the No. 7 buyer of soy- very clear. It will increase exports, ex- bean oil. certainly want to know why we have pand consumer choice, raise wages, and not done that. The truth is, House Again, you are talking about two boost innovation throughout North Democrats have delayed taking action very large markets for ag products, for America and especially here in the because they want first to deny Presi- manufacturing products, and for tech- United States. An analysis by the U.S. dent Trump a win for as long as pos- nology—two incredibly important part- National Trade Commission found that sible and, secondly, to secure last- ners. I can go on. USMCA will raise GDP by nearly $63 minute favors for Big Labor. Again, I want to be respectful of my It is ironic that these same Demo- billion and create 176,000 jobs in the colleagues on the floor. This is one of crats and big labor groups now oppose United States. It is clear that we need those cases where it is clear. This is ab- USMCA because of environmental pro- to move forward. solutely beneficial to our country. The tections or labor rights. The truth is, The agreement will secure and ex- point is, it is a bipartisan issue. I they are largely responsible for the pand market access for our ag products think, whether you talk to Members of original NAFTA, which they now claim for an ag State like mine. It will grow the Senate or to Members of the House, incentivized a mass exodus of U.S. our manufacturing base for manufac- they will tell you this is a bipartisan companies to Mexico and decimated turing States like Ohio, whose good issue. This is a trade agreement that is our manufacturing sector. Senator is here to my right. It will pro- good for our country and good for two Unfortunately, Democrats’ inexcus- vide important modernizations for our very strong allies and neighbors. Obvi- able foot-dragging is just hurting technology sector for States like the ously, Canada and Mexico are two very American consumers and businesses. Presiding Officer’s State. It is cer- large trading partners. For years, Mississippi has worked ag- tainly a high-tech State. We have been on the floor before ask- gressively to increase the market pene- It will solidify the United States as ing for the House to advance this legis- tration of its manufactured goods and the global energy leader. We are now, lation. If we could start the legislation agricultural products in foreign mar- as you know, exporting energy in a big- here, we would. We would pass it right kets. My State exported $11.8 billion in ger way than we ever have before. This now, and we would pass it with a bipar- goods in 2018—a 61-percent increase just builds on that momentum. These tisan vote, but it requires the House to over the past decade. Foreign trade ac- are all significant wins for our States get started. I hope that all of our col- counts for almost 10 percent of Mis- individually and for this country as a leagues will visit with their counter- sissippi’s GDP. More than 50,000 work- whole. parts from their respective States in ers and large manufacturers, medium As I said, ag is certainly a big issue the House and urge that this bill be and small businesses, and farms played for us in North Dakota. The USMCA brought to the floor, passed in the a role in producing these goods for use really makes an important difference House, and delivered to the Senate so around the world but primarily to Can- and a helpful difference for us in agri- we can pass it for the President to sign ada and Mexico, my State’s largest culture. For the last 50 years, our coun- and put it into effect for Americans trade partners. try has had a trade surplus. Our farm- across this great country. The bottom line is, the USMCA rep- ers and ranchers can outcompete any- I yield the floor. resents an important new tool for Mis- one in the world. They produce the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sissippi to expand its ability to sell highest quality, lowest cost food sup- ator from Missouri. more of what we produce to consumers ply in the world, and we have a positive Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, this is a abroad. There is no good reason for the balance of trade in agriculture. We classic example of everything has been House to have held up this 21st century need these types of trade agreements in said but not everybody has said it yet. trade agreement, and it is time to fi- place to continue that positive balance One of the great traditions of the Sen- nally take a vote, send it to the Sen- in our agriculture trade. In my State, ate is to be sure everybody says it. We ate, and get it done. for example, we shipped $4.5 billion of are going to say it now, and we will

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.042 S23OCPT1 S6076 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 continue to say it until the House fi- things, it was hard to beat Ted Ste- After being appointed to the Senate in nally has that vote. vens’ best. He knew how to make this 1968, he established himself as a leader It has been pointed out that this place work. among leaders. Over the course of his agreement was signed well over a year He would be disappointed in the dys- time in the Senate, he chaired the Se- ago. It has been pointed out that our function we see right now, but he lect Committee on Ethics; Rules and two biggest trading partners are Mex- would be optimistic that in the great- Administration; Governmental Affairs; ico and Canada, in that order. It has est country in the world, we will figure Commerce, Science, and Transpor- been pointed out that there is lots of this out. All of us who had a chance to tation, as well as the Committee on focus on agriculture. Every State is an serve with him—I had a great relation- Appropriations. From 1977 to 1985, his agriculture State. Every State has that ship with him when I was a House colleagues chose him to be the Assist- as a significant part of their economy. Member. I learned a lot. I think of him ant Republican Leader. He led the Sen- Nobody in the world does that part of often. I miss the way he represented ate’s Arms Control Observer Group for the economy more efficiently or more his State and our country so uniquely 15 years, and he served as the President effectively than we do. So that is im- and so dynamically and so effectively. pro tempore, the senior member of the portant. It is important to realize that I look forward to not only the rec- Senate’s majority party, from 2003 to lots of other things are in trade, as ognition here on the floor that he will 2007—so leadership across all levels. well, but agriculture has to be men- receive today but the permanent rec- As one might expect, Ted was a force tioned a lot until we get this done. ognition he will receive as we today to be reckoned with. He made sure Whether I was at the Missouri State hang his portrait in the U.S. Capitol. Alaska’s voice was heard and was heard Fair in August or the roundtable meet- I yield the floor. in every debate. As such, he secured an ings I was at in our State in October, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- incredible number of legislative vic- cost comes up—$88 billion is the agri- ator from Alaska. tories that shaped both the State of cultural economy in Missouri. We are Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, as Alaska and our Nation. about the same amount. I think Sen- the Senator from Missouri has stated, He helped to settle most of Alaska’s ator HOEVEN said his State is in the top this is a significant day. This is a very Native land claims, returning 44 mil- 10. Ours is too. We export about $4 bil- special day in the Congress, as later lion acres of land to First Alaskans and lion worth of ag products. We also ex- this afternoon we are going to gather establishing a new model that empow- port pickup trucks and airplanes and to pay tribute to a truly great Senator, ered our Native peoples to create new lots of technology from our State. We the late Senator Ted Stevens from economic opportunities. Ted was in- export our fair share of beer cans and Alaska. His official portrait will be un- strumental in securing the passage of a other things that go all over the world. veiled shortly by the U.S. Senate Com- bill that enabled the construction of We are going to continue to make that mission on Art. It will be part of the our 800-mile-long Trans-Alaska Pipe- happen. U.S. Senate Leadership Portrait Col- line, which, to this day, remains the Opening markets make a big dif- lection, which honors past Presidents backbone of our State’s economy and is ference. It also makes a big difference pro tempore and past leaders. Like all a critical part of our Nation’s energy in how you look at the world. If you of the family, the friends, the col- security supply. have strong trading relationships, you leagues, and the former staff who have Ted was a guy who worked very, very are pretty careful with how you deal gathered for this occasion, I am so very hard but who also loved to fish. He with all those other relationships. We pleased that he will be memorialized loved to be outside. His focusing on need to do that. We need to have this forever here in the U.S. Capitol and fishing led him to be very concerned vote. The votes are in the House. The will be watching over all of us. about what he saw as being the over- votes are in the Senate. It is up to the There are only 38 Members who are fishing by foreign fleets, which was Speaker to bring this up. currently in the Senate who served taking place just miles off of Alaska’s I think the U.S. Trade Representa- with Ted, but I think it is important shores. So he worked across the aisle tive is working as hard with Democrats that all of us—and really every Amer- with Senator Warren Magnuson to pro- in the House as he could possibly be ex- ican—know who he was and why he so tect and sustain our fisheries into the pected to do to maybe look at those clearly deserves this honor. future. The Magnuson-Stevens law has last few things that might make this a Ted was a public servant. He was the been repeatedly reauthorized and, to better deal. ultimate public servant. He dedicated this day, still bears their names. Senator PORTMAN did a great job his life to public service. He spent more It really is impossible to overstate talking about why the choice here is if than six decades fighting for our State the beneficial impact that Ted had on you want to continue to have NAFTA— and the country he loved. His service Alaska. Now, keep in mind he came to which has been great for all three part- began during World War II, when he the Senate in 1968—less than a decade ners, Canada, Mexico, and us—or do flew as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. after Alaska had become a State. So he you want to have USMCA, which in He flew missions behind enemy lines in knew as well as anyone how tough area after area has the 20-year update China in support of the Flying Tigers. those early years of statehood were. He it needs. The stories we have heard over the knew probably as well as anyone how We need to get on with this. We need years are truly legendary of his efforts difficult life was for so many Alaskans, to get on with the activities of the day. in the war. particularly in the rural parts of our REMEMBERING TED STEVENS After the military, Ted helped Alas- State and, more than anyone else, he Mr. President, I am going to start off ka to achieve its dream of statehood. helped to change that. by saying one of the things we are He was basically Secretary Seaton’s Ted was an appropriator for a long going to do today is accept the official point man at the Department of the In- time. He was legendary in that role. He portrait of Ted Stevens, President pro terior during the Eisenhower adminis- once convinced the entire Committee tempore of the Senate—the highest of- tration. Think about what that means on Appropriations to go to Alaska for 2 fice that the Senate can possibly give to have the opportunity to shape state- weeks to see Alaska’s needs firsthand. to anybody. It is the highest office in hood for your State and then to go on The Federal funding he secured year the Senate. and serve your State at this level as he after year allowed many Alaskans to He was the chairman one time of the did for some 40 years. gain access to very basic infrastruc- Commerce Committee, chairman of the He went on to become one of the ture. We are talking water and sewer— appropriating committee, and a guy longest serving Republican Senators of things that most Americans would who flew those tough planes in the all time. In this Chamber, he rep- take for granted. He also worked to toughest areas in World War II. resented Alaska with great dignity, help develop Alaska so we would have a He was a person who always did his with great distinction over the course telemedicine network that would work. best to try to figure out the Senate and of 40 exceptional years. He was truly a He helped to facilitate bypass mail and then be sure that the Senate worked public servant. Essential Air Service for our rural for America and the Senate worked for Really, from the very beginning, Ted communities—programs and benefits Alaska. When it came to both of those was one of those special kinds of guys. that continue to this day.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6077 There is absolutely no doubt that the fense and on the Committee on Appro- home, when you visit in Alaska, you people of Alaska are better off because priations. They formed a very close re- see firsthand the impact he had. You of Ted Stevens. Many around the State lationship. They had a lot in common. see it everywhere. I often say that Ted still lovingly refer to Ted as ‘‘Uncle Obviously, they were both veterans, built Alaska and that Ted was Alaska. Ted.’’ We are happier, and we are clear- and they were both from young, off- So you can see why we named him the ly healthier. We are a safer and more shore States. Yet they looked out for ‘‘Alaskan of the 20th Century’’ and why prosperous State because of his con- one another. They had one another’s we remain so grateful for all that he tributions. Yet the same is true for backs. On committees, as I mentioned, has done for us. every American because Ted’s accom- they would be chairman and vice chair- I am happy there is now going to be plishments did not end with the State man and would trade off but would a place in the Capitol where I can visit of Alaska. He was a patriot. He was work with one another. In later years, Ted, talk to him, and think about what firmly committed to our national de- it was not uncommon to find them he might have said and about the coun- fense and the security of our country. both smoking cigars out on the pro sel he might have provided for our He had great admiration for those who tempore’s balcony in the early eve- State and our Nation. I do hope his answered the call to serve in uniform, nings, talking about what had hap- portrait will be a reminder to those of as he had. He traveled the world to pened that day or what was going to us who serve here that we can work to- visit with our troops and hear directly happen the next day. gether even on the hardest of days and from them. Another thing that folks should that, if we do, we can achieve great He was a longtime leader on the Ap- know about Ted is that he was defi- things for the American people, which propriations Subcommittee on Depart- nitely a fighter. I am told that News- sometimes might just require us to ment of Defense. He and Dan Inouye week described him as a ‘‘scrapper’’ say: To hell with politics. Just do what would kind of share the chairmanship, when he first arrived in the Senate, is right. one between the other practically. and it certainly proved to be an apt de- I am honored and privileged to be Throughout his Senate tenure, he scription throughout his tenure. Yet here with so many Alaskans, including fought tirelessly to make sure our Ted was, again, pretty clear: If Alas- Catherine, Ted’s wife, as well as many military had the best equipment, bet- ka’s interests were at stake, he was out of his children and grandchildren. I ter pay, and the needed care it sought. there to defend them. know they are overwhelmed by the He was a defender of those who de- There were times he would put on his number of friends and colleagues and fended us. Incredible Hulk tie and channel the big staff who are here to celebrate Ted’s Ted was an avid surfer when he was guy’s persona. When that happened, ev- life and legacy. young, and he recognized the impor- eryone knew to look out because Ted In channeling here, I think Ted is tance of sports in our daily lives. I can was going to the mat for Alaska on looking down on all of this and is remember a story that has gone around that day. Look out. Some suggested thinking: Enough already. This is too for so many years; that of having to that Ted had a bit of a temper. much. You all have to get back to work put his eldest daughter, Sue, on a boy’s A Senator is chuckling back there. I because, after all, we have appropria- softball team because we didn’t have a hear that. tions bills on the floor. girls’ league in Alaska at the time. So I think Ted knew that a little bit of With that, I yield to the fine Senator he championed title IX of the Edu- a temper could actually serve him from Mississippi. cation Amendments Act, which pro- pretty well, and he would usually have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- vides equal opportunity for women to a cute, little gleam in his eye when he ator from Mississippi. participate in sports. He also authored would say, ‘‘I never lose my temper. I Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I will the Amateur Sports Act, which created know exactly where I left it.’’ speak for only a few moments, and the U.S. Olympic Committee, and Ted was one of those guys who was then the distinguished junior Senator worked to ensure funding for physical great to his people, but when some- from Alaska will close this part of the education programs—programs, again, thing needed to be said—when it need- debate. that had that fingerprint of Ted Ste- ed to be direct and to the point—he was The senior Senator from Alaska men- vens from so many years prior. not going to shy away from it. That tioned that only 38 of us have actually I can go on and on about Ted’s ac- was another part of what really made served with Senator Ted Stevens. Of complishments. His legislative accom- him a legend around here. that group, I am the junior-most in plishments are considerable and far too I think those who are listening and rank, and I know that because I was many to speak to here today, things those who know me know I have an im- the junior-most Member of this body like his work to ban damaging high mense, great affection for Ted and that more than a decade ago when I rose on seas drift nets to the funding he se- this day and the recognition he is re- this floor to pay tribute to this great cured to advance AIDS and breast can- ceiving has great personal meaning. I Senator from Alaska, Ted Stevens, on cer research. He was involved in so had the extraordinary fortune to know his last day in office. much. Ted Stevens for almost my entire life. I did not speak from my desk, as you In recognizing that other colleagues At one point, he was my boss. I was a can imagine. I didn’t have a very wish to speak of Senator Stevens as high school intern. My first oppor- prominent desk at the time. I chose in- well, I, instead, will speak very briefly tunity to really be out of Alaska on my stead to stand as close as I could di- about what I feel made him so effective own was when I was an intern here for rectly behind Senator Stevens. I sup- and really so beloved—because he was Senator Ted. Later, of course, he was pose I wanted to have his back, at least beloved, maybe feared a little bit but my colleague in the Senate, where he figuratively, for one last time. And I beloved. mentored me and partnered with me to wanted to make sure I could see his The first thing to understand is that help serve Alaska. Above all that, he wife Catherine in the gallery, as I may Ted had a pretty simple motto. It was was a true friend—truly a friend—and I have done just a few moments ago, be- not very complicated. miss him dearly. cause she meant so much and still He said: I am reminded of him all the time. I means so much to all of us and to my To hell with politics. Just do what is right have his old office in the Hart Building. wife Gayle and me. for Alaska. I have pictures and mementos that re- What we learned from Ted Stevens He lived by that every day that he mind me of Ted. Every time I go back guides our work today. I was honored served here. He would work with any- home to the State, I think of him. It is to serve alongside him for just a few one who was willing to do right by the not just because, when I land, it reads years. I was anguished when he had to State of Alaska no matter who one ‘‘Ted Stevens Anchorage International leave us in 2008, and together with all was, where one came from, or which Airport.’’ It is also when I go out to the of us, I mourned his death in 2010. side of the aisle one was on. I men- communities and see a road or a bridge Seniority is earned when the people tioned Senator Inouye and the rela- or a community that is no longer uti- of our States see fit to return us time tionship that Ted had with him on the lizing a honey bucket system because and again to Washington to do their Subcommittee on Department of De- of the work that Ted did. When you go business. Respect is earned when we

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It is an example of leadership and the Land of the Midnight Sun, he had I had the occasion to serve for years public service that you hear and I hear already served his country brilliantly, and years on the Appropriations Com- and I know Senator MURKOWSKI hears as has been mentioned, as a brave pilot mittee and on the Subcommittee on all the time—how so many of my col- in World War II for the Flying Tigers Defense with him. I hadn’t been on the leagues still talk about Senator Ste- and as a key leader in putting that 49th committee long, and Senator Byrd was vens and what he meant, just like my star on the American flag. chairman of the committee, and Sen- good friend the Senator from Alabama The portrait being unveiled in the ator Hatfield from Oregon had been, and so many others. Old Senate Chamber today, where so and he tasked me with a lot of things So I will just give a little more color many great debates took place, is a fit- that probably as a freshman—you to this great man’s life. He was born in ting homage to Ted Stevens. As the know, second-year, third-year guy Indiana in 1923. When he was a young senior Senator has mentioned, the here—I probably was appalled but boy, the Great Depression hit. Senator seemingly gruff exterior depicted was a pleased—maybe not appalled, but Stevens supported his family by selling facade over one of the most genuine pleased—what he would do. He told me newspapers on the street, and after the and patriotic people ever to walk these one day: Senator SHELBY, you are untimely death of his father, he moved halls. going to be chairman of this com- to California to live with an aunt and He went to work every day to defend mittee. I looked around, and I said: Oh, uncle, where he learned to kind of relax Americans and to make good on the it will be years. I will never be that. and to surf. The surf board that he promise of the country he so deeply But Ted Stevens was a Senator’s Sen- learned to surf on stayed with him in loved. He belongs in the place of honor ator. He was involved, as I said, in just his office until the end. where his portrait will be displayed. about everything in the Senate—the As was already mentioned, he was, of Members who served with Ted Stevens Rules Committee, the Commerce Com- course, a part of America’s ‘‘greatest will look on that portrait and remem- mittee, Appropriations, and Defense. generation’’—a pilot, 14th Army Air ber that. I will never forget his experience, his Corps, flying supplies to General Chen- I hope our more recent colleagues wise suggestions to me that probably nault’s Fighting Tigers over ‘‘the who have joined since Ted Stevens left helped me on my way. I traveled with Hump’’—India, China, Burma—very will come to know what a giant he was. him around the world because we had dangerous missions. In 1953, armed As chairman of the Commerce Com- serious meetings on the Defense appro- with a law degree from Harvard, he mittee, a committee Ted Stevens once priations bill. made his way to then the Territory of led, I went to Alaska with the junior All I can say is that we are going to Alaska, where he found, in his words, Senator from Alaska this summer to unveil a portrait of Ted Stevens here in ‘‘the passion of my career, the Alaskan learn, among other things, from coast- the Senate later today, and it is a fit- dream.’’ So what was this dream of Ted Ste- guardsmen keeping our Nation safe in ting tribute to a great Senator rep- vens? A dream of an Alaska with prom- the Far North. But I saw a lot of that resenting the State of Alaska but a ises of the 21st century ‘‘springing up State, and there is a lot to see. U.S. Senator representing us all, Ted from the Arctic,’’ he said—an Alaska Despite its geographic size, Alaska is Stevens. where our Federal Government works in many respects a small town. Like Ted, I will never forget you. We miss with us, not against us, to achieve our my home State of Mississippi, every- you. You left an indelible imprint on destiny to develop our resources and one knows just about everyone else, the U.S. Senate. I am glad I got to our economy for the benefit of all Alas- and virtually every Alaskan knew Ted meet you and work with you. kans but also for the benefit of all Stevens. They knew what he did for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Americans; an Alaska that lives up to them. They knew what he did for this ator from Alaska. the potential the Congress of the Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I country. United States saw when it voted to I could see his legacy this summer. want to add my voice in recognizing allow Alaska to become the 49th State. The evidence of his leadership is every- what an important day it is here. Senator Stevens worked tirelessly for I want to thank the Senators from where in so many ways. He helped turn these dreams, and in the last speech he Alabama and Mississippi and, of America’s last frontier into a thriving gave on this floor of the U.S. Senate, community for Alaskans and Ameri- course, my good friend Senator MUR- he recounted some of his successes. cans and a place of wonder and adven- KOWSKI. Many other Senators—the Sen- He said: ‘‘Where there was nothing ture for any of us who will visit there. ators from California, Iowa—all came but tundra and forest, today there are While he was at it, he performed to the floor already today to talk now airports, roads, ports, water and small acts of kindness that I will never about this great American, this great sewer systems, hospitals, clinics, com- forget and heroic acts of statesmanship Alaskan. munications networks, research labs, almost every day in his chosen homes— I try to come to the floor about once and much, much more.’’ this closed Chamber and that wide a week, and I do a speech that I call He went on to say: ‘‘Alaska was not open State. the ‘‘Alaskan of the Week’’ to talk Seward’s folly and is no longer an im- I can’t wait to see the portrait. I about an Alaskan who has done great poverished territory. Alaska is a great can’t wait to tell him hello and, once stuff for our State, their community, State and an essential contributor to again, to look him right in the eye. the country. our Nation’s energy security and na- I yield the floor. But as Senator MURKOWSKI just men- tional defense.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tioned in her remarks, I am literally In that speech, he said that he was ator from Alabama. able now to talk about the Alaskan of proud to have had a role—a role—in Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, we are the Century. That is right. The State that transformation of Alaska. taking about somebody today who was of Alaska legislature voted that Ted Now, I think we are all realizing that actually a mentor for me right here in Stevens was the Alaskan of the Cen- in that speech Senator Stevens was the U.S. Senate—Ted Stevens. tury for reasons we are all talking being very humble. He didn’t have just I believe it was 33 years ago when I about today. So I just want to add a a role; he played the lead role. Indeed, first met him—33 years ago—and I was few more words about this legendary everywhere any Alaskan goes across in the House, and I was coming to the U.S. Senator, whose portrait we are un- the State—as Senator MURKOWSKI has Senate. He was a power in the Senate veiling today. already stated—you see signs of his then. He was a worker. He was in- Let me say it is more than fitting hard work, his dedication to the Alas- volved. He was involved not only in that we have a portrait of Senator Ste- kan dream and the critical role he what happened in Alaska, where he was vens in the Halls of Congress. It is a played in transforming our great State.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.050 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6079 But I think many of us—and we have vens—as my wife, Julie, did—you were our Bureau of Revenue Estimates, due already heard it being talked about always part of that family and you in large part to the tax law’s $10,000 today—also see his hard work in the could always expect loyalty from him limit on the state and local tax deduc- friendships and example he set here in the rest of your life. tion. According to the IRS, 46 percent the U.S. Senate, friendships not based These principles—relentless focus on of households in Maryland claimed the on party labels but on a commitment Alaska, fighting the Feds if you must, State and local tax deduction prior to to service. working across the aisle for the better- the new tax law, which is the largest As I mentioned, Members of this ment of Alaska and America, main- share of any state in the country. The body, like Senator SHELBY, still ap- taining a strong military and national average State and local tax deduction proach me on a regular basis, saying defense, and deep reverence for our vet- in Maryland was roughly $13,000—well what an impact Senator Stevens had. erans and fellow Alaskans—are a key over the $10,000 limit. Everything in His friendships were of course leg- part of the Stevens legacy. the Maryland State budget, such as endary: Scoop Jackson; Henry Magnu- I am deeply honored to serve in the education, transportation, and state son; PAT ROBERTS; John Warner; Sen- Senate seat Senator Stevens held for Medicaid funding, is now more burden- ator SHELBY; Senator LEAHY; Senator over 40 years and to literally sit at the some for Maryland taxpayers to fi- Biden, who, as Vice President, traveled same desk—right here, this desk—he nance. to Anchorage to speak at Ted Stevens’ used in the Senate. More important, I To make matters worse for working funeral; and, of course, as Senator try to live by and serve my constitu- Marylanders, on June 13, 2019, the MURKOWSKI mentioned, his famous, en- ents according to these principles and Treasury Department issued a regula- during friendship with Hawaii’s Daniel the example he set for Alaska and tion against tax credits offered by Inouye. America. But here is something else State and local governments for chari- Senator MURKOWSKI also mentioned that is really so remarkable about Ted table giving. This misguided regulation his famous motto: ‘‘To hell with poli- Stevens. I said I try to serve in that ex- reduces a taxpayer’s Federal deduction tics, just do what’s right for Alaska.’’ ample, but, as you are hearing on the for charitable donations by the amount As a matter of fact, I happen to be Senate floor, so many other Senators of any tax credit the taxpayer receives wearing a very special pair of cufflinks have said that and believe that too. for their donation from State or local that once belonged to Ted Stevens. That is really remarkable and shows governments. The effects of this regu- That very motto is on these cufflinks. how much influence he still has in this lation go well beyond programs re- When we are doing important stuff, I body to this day. cently established by some States at- will wear these on the floor to remind Like most Senators, I try to get tempting to mitigate the damage of me—and I think all of us—of what is home every weekend. Senator MUR- the new tax law. These rules will be important not just for our States but KOWSKI and I just have a little farther deeply detrimental to longstanding tax for our country. to go than most—well, actually, a lot credit programs throughout the Na- As was already noted, it wasn’t just farther than most. Our State recently tion. In Maryland, this will affect tax Alaska that he focused on and achieved dedicated a wonderful statue of Ted credit programs for affordable housing, so many great results for; it was our Stevens in the Ted Stevens Inter- conservation, and community endow- Nation. Whether national security, national Airport. It is life-size. He is ment funds. strengthening our military, taking sitting on a bench with an inviting Ultimately, allowing this regulation care of our veterans through improved smile, cowboy boots on, and his brief- to take effect will make it even more pay and benefits, as Senator MUR- case nearby. It is right in the middle of difficult for State and local commu- KOWSKI mentioned, modernizing our the airport in Anchorage. I often walk nities to fund our schools, emergency fishing industry, our telecommuni- by it, touch it, and quietly say: How responders, health care, roads, and cations industry, being known as the are we doing? It gives me inspiration other critical services. That is unac- title IX—the ‘‘Father’’ of that impor- and strength and peace to do that. ceptable, which is why I support the tant legislation, making sure young With the unveiling of the official por- Congressional Review Act resolution to girls have the opportunity to play trait of Ted Stevens today and its overturn the Treasury Department’s sports—if you are an American and you placement permanently in the halls of June 2019 regulation. have daughters—I have three—and the U.S. Senate, I will have another Mr. SULLIVAN. I yield the floor. they are playing sports right now, image of this great Alaskan and this VOTE ON S.J. RES. 50 guess who had so much to do with that. great American from which to draw in- The joint resolution was ordered to The late great Senator Stevens. He was spiration, but I think so many other be engrossed for a third reading and also in many ways the Senator who Senators will as well. was read the third time. cared more about the Olympics and fo- So congratulations, especially to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The joint cused on them more than any other family of Ted Stevens: Catherine, his resolution having been read the third Senator. wonderful wife; his children: Ben, Wal- time, the question is, Shall the joint One other thing about Senator Ste- ter, Ted Junior, Susan, Lily, and Beth, resolution pass? vens. No matter how far he rose—and who is with us in spirit, as are so many Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I we are hearing about the high levels he other Alaskans and others who had ask for the yeas and nays. attained in the Senate—he never forgot such deep respect for Senator Stevens; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a what was most important: serving the and to his wonderful grandchildren, sufficient second? people of Alaska. When our constitu- many of whom Julie and I have known There appears to be a sufficient sec- ents traveled thousands of miles to and watched grow up with pride since ond. come to DC, he always made time for they were born. The clerk will call the roll. them. Thousands of Alaskans have S.J. RES. 50 The senior assistant legislative clerk notes from him—congratulatory let- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I called the roll. ters, condolence letters, and letters of support the resolution that the Senate Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is appreciation. is voting on today to disapprove of new necessarily absent: the Senator from At his standing-room-only funeral in rules from the Trump administration Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON). Anchorage, where I had the honor of to diminish the value of tax credits of- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the serving as an honorary pallbearer, fered by State and local governments. Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), someone asked for a show of hands From the very beginning, I have been the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- from the audience—hundreds and hun- against the 2017 tax bill that became ERS), the Senator from Massachusetts dreds of people—how many had re- law. At a time of skyrocketing eco- (Ms. WARREN), and the Senator from ceived a letter from Senator Ted Ste- nomic inequality, this tax law has Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) are vens. Nearly every person at that serv- given the largest tax cuts to the necessarily absent. ice raised their hand. wealthiest people and biggest corpora- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- Of course, he treated his staff like tions. But in Maryland, 376,000 families TON). Are there any other Senators in family. If you worked for Senator Ste- are paying higher taxes according to the Chamber desiring to vote?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.051 S23OCPT1 S6080 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 The result was announced—yeas 43, might, from the Washington Post arti- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there nays 52, as follows: cle that said: objection? [Rollcall Vote No. 331 Leg.] Maryland was never in play in 2016. The The Senator from North Dakota. YEAS—43 Russians targeted it anyway. Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, reserv- ing the right to object, I don’t disagree Baldwin Heinrich Reed The article states: with everything that is in the Sen- Blumenthal Hirono Rosen Russia’s Twitter campaign to influence the Booker Jones Schatz 2016 presidential election in Maryland began ator’s bill—far from it. I agree with Brown Kaine Schumer much of it, but it does have several Cantwell King in June 2015, 17 months before Election Day, Shaheen when the St. Petersburg-based Internet Re- critical flaws, and it is not ready for Cardin Klobuchar Sinema search Agency opened an account it called prime time. Carper Leahy Smith Casey Manchin Stabenow @BaltimoreOnline and began tweeting about In most, if not all, States, it is al- Coons Markey Tester local news events. ready illegal to prevent or try to pre- Cortez Masto Menendez Udall Yet, the IRA, the Russian troll factory Duckworth Merkley vent lawful voters from trying to reg- Van Hollen that U.S. prosecutors blame for the massive ister to vote. We all agree that every Durbin Murphy disinformation efforts during the 2016 cam- Feinstein Murray Warner qualified voter should have an oppor- Wyden paign, devoted enormous attention and prep- Gillibrand Paul tunity to register for an election. But Hassan Peters aration to its Maryland operation, all in a likely effort, experts say, to widen racial di- this proposal is written so broadly that NAYS—52 visions and demoralize African American it would prevent election officials from Alexander Ernst Portman voters. rejecting the registration of an illegal Barrasso Fischer Risch immigrant. It could prevent poll work- Bennet Gardner That is what happened in 2016. Our Roberts ers from stopping a 16-year-old from Blackburn Graham Romney intelligence community tells us that Blunt Grassley Rounds Russia is active today trying to influ- voting in an election. In other words, Boozman Hawley Rubio this would seemingly make it illegal Braun Hoeven ence our 2020 elections, and they are Sasse using technology to try to undermine for voting registration officials to ac- Burr Hyde-Smith Scott (FL) Capito Inhofe tually do their job. Scott (SC) our free election system. We must do Cassidy Johnson I assume it is not intentional, but it Shelby more to protect our system. Collins Kennedy Sullivan It was for that reason and many oth- is obviously a big problem. Other sec- Cornyn Lankford tions of the bill create significant First Cotton Lee Thune ers that I introduced S. 1834, the Decep- Cramer McConnell Tillis tive Practices and Voter Intimidation Amendment concerns. It would create Toomey Crapo McSally Prevention Act of 2019. It is cospon- criminal penalties for political speech Cruz Moran Wicker that misstates endorsements a can- Young sored by Senator KLOBUCHAR, Senator Daines Murkowski didate has received. Nobody approves Enzi Perdue LEAHY, Senator FEINSTEIN, and others. of lying, but there are enormous prob- NOT VOTING—5 This bill is an effort to try to protect us from this type of international in- lems when the Federal Government Harris Sanders Whitehouse starts sending people to jail for what Isakson Warren terference in our elections, as well as local efforts that are aimed at trying they say. Even the ACLU opposes my The joint resolution was rejected. colleague’s bill because this bill is so to intimidate voters targeted at minor- anti-First Amendment. f ity voters. That should have no place Just a few days ago, Secretary Hil- COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, in American politics. lary Clinton claimed that a former AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- This bill did pass the House of Rep- third-party candidate was a Russian MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- resentatives in March of this year in asset and that a Democratic Presi- ISTRATION, INTERIOR, ENVIRON- H.R. 1. dential candidate she doesn’t like is MENT, MILITARY CONSTRUC- Very quickly, let me tell you what Russia’s preferred candidate in the up- TION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, this bill does. It prohibits individuals coming election. Should Mrs. Clinton TRANSPORTATION, AND HOUSING from knowingly deceiving others about have violated Federal law because she AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AP- the time, place, eligibility, or proce- perhaps misstated a political endorse- PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020—Re- dures for participating in a Federal ment as a way of making a political sumed election; addresses new digital chal- point? We don’t want to start down the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under lenges that pose a threat to citizens ex- road where the Federal Government the previous order, the Senate will re- ercising their right to vote, particu- referees free speech. sume consideration of H.R. 3055, which larly the use of digital platforms to I believe there is an appetite on both the clerk will report. disseminate false information regard- sides of the aisle for making good pol- The senior assistant legislative clerk ing Federal elections; and combating icy that honors the principle behind read as follows: voter intimidation, especially efforts my colleague’s bill, but this version A bill (H.R. 3055) making appropriations aimed at suppressing voter rights. has enormous problems, is nowhere for the Departments of Commerce and Jus- I would hope every Member of this near ready to pass by unanimous con- tice, Science, and Related Agencies for the Chamber would support these efforts. sent, and I object. fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for Unfortunately, the majority leader has The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- other purposes. failed to bring any of these issues to tion is heard. Pending: the floor or give us any time to take up The Senator from Maryland. Shelby amendment No. 948, in the nature legislation in order to protect our free Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I regret of a substitute. election system. Time is running out. that my colleague has raised the objec- McConnell (for Shelby) amendment No. The election primaries will start early tion. Let me point out that this bill 950, to make a technical correction. next year. We need to take action now. has been pending in previous Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- That is why I am going to make this gresses. We have gone through all of ator from Maryland. unanimous consent request. I hope we the challenges my friend has already UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 1834 can agree to it. talked about. There are real problems Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I think I ask unanimous consent that the Ju- that are occurring in our States. everyone in this Chamber would agree diciary Committee be discharged from We had billboards in minority com- that free and fair elections are the bed- further consideration of S. 1834, the De- munities highlighting voter fraud in an rock of our democracy. We know it has ceptive Practices and Voter Intimida- effort to intimidate African-American been under attack. We know, from the tion Prevention Act of 2019; that the voters. We have seen information sent Mueller report, that Russia, in 2016, Senate proceed to its immediate con- out with wrong dates of elections. We used a systematic and comprehensive sideration; that the bill be read a third have seen robocalls pretending to be attack on our free election system to time and passed; and that the motions from a particular campaign when they try to undermine our democracy. to reconsider be considered made and are from the opposite campaign in an That attack occurred in the State of laid upon the table with no intervening effort to intimidate voters from par- Maryland. Let me just quote, if I action or debate. ticipating.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.003 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6081 We can always find reasons why we in one accord adds leverage to the prove a superior deal for our State and shouldn’t consider legislation, but the President’s negotiations with China, our country. It is my sincere hope that truth of the matter is that we have especially now that we have a bilateral the House and Senate will act to ratify given the OK in our system for some to trade deal with Japan that President this agreement as soon as possible in say it is all right to try to intimidate Trump has negotiated so effectively, order to cement this win for our coun- voters from voting—something I would and when working with other neigh- try. hope this Congress would want to go on bors and allies on other bilateral trade We must demand that Speaker record to say it should have no place in agreements. All of this adds to leverage PELOSI set petty partisan politics America, particularly when it is tar- in negotiating with China. aside, even if just for a day, to bring geted at minority communities in an I want to speak for a couple of min- this important ratification up to the effort to reduce their numbers. utes about the specifics to my State of House so it can be passed and sent to I regret my colleague has objected, North Dakota. We are a border State the Senate so we can be on our way to and I hope that we will have a chance with Manitoba and Saskatchewan in a new, improved, modern U.S.-Mexico- to take up election security legisla- Canada, and our northern border is by Canada Trade Agreement. tion. far our biggest trading partner. In 2017, I yield the floor. I yield the floor. my State of North Dakota exported I suggest the absence of a quorum. I suggest the absence of a quorum. $5.8 billion worth of goods to the global The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The marketplace. Those exports contrib- clerk will call the roll. clerk will call the roll. uted to 28,000 jobs. Of that $5.8 billion, The legislative clerk proceeded to The legislative clerk proceeded to we exported $4.9 billion of goods to call the roll. call the roll. Canada. That is 84 percent of North Da- Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I ask Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I ask kota’s exports that go to our northern unanimous consent that the order for unanimous consent that the order for neighbor, Canada. When adding Mexico the quorum call be rescinded. the quorum call be rescinded. into that equation, that is 88 percent of The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the value of North Dakota’s exported BLACKBURN). Without objection, it is so objection, it is so ordered. goods and services going to USMCA ordered. UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA TRADE countries. Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I un- AGREEMENT Farmers and manufacturers can be derstand that several of our colleagues Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, it has very pleased with the renegotiated today have been on the Senate floor been a year since the United States, terms that will now benefit them di- calling for an immediate vote on the Mexico, and Canada agreed to the U.S.- rectly with a commitment from Can- President’s new North American Free Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, the ada to reduce trade distorting policies Trade Agreement. replacement for NAFTA and the mod- and improve transparency, something Setting aside the fact that there have ernization for the NAFTA agreement that we have a little issue with in the not yet been the hearings or the mark- that has been so important to all three original NAFTA. ups necessary to allow that to happen, of our countries. In fact, we are coming In addition, the new agreement it would be a major mistake for the up on 1 year since it was signed by assures nondiscriminatory treatment Trump administration to seek a vote leaders of all three countries. In fact, for agricultural products standards—a on a trade deal until it is a good deal. the country of Mexico has ratified the major win for our farmers. Specifically While the new North American Free USMCA. Canada is waiting for the for North Dakota, I spoke directly with Trade Agreement includes some im- United States to take the next step so President Trump concerning the biased provements to the existing agreement, they, too, can ratify this very impor- Canada grain grading issue and wrote a there is still work to be done to get the tant trade agreement. line he actually used in a speech. best deal for American workers and This agreement between the three I worked closely with U.S. Trade consumers. countries on the North American con- Representative Lighthizer and chief ag- Updating NAFTA, for example, tinent is estimated to add $68.2 billion riculture negotiator Doud to ensure means confronting the areas where to the U.S. economy and create 176,000 that our grain growers were relieved of older trade agreements continually new jobs. The USMCA would also in- the unfair practice of grading North have fallen short: fighting to protect crease exports to Canada by 5.9 per- Dakota grain as sub-par feed. This is labor rights in the interests of working cent, to a total of $19.1 billion, and estimated to double U.S. exports of families, preventing a race to the bot- shipments to Mexico by 6.7 percent, or grain to Canada. tom when it comes to the environment, $14.2 billion. Imports from Canada and North Dakota grain growers deserve and making sure there are vigorous en- Mexico would rise by 4.8 and 3.8 per- better, and they will now be recognized forcements of our trade agreements so cent, respectively. properly if we can get the House of that other countries can’t treat a trade But the ratification process has to Representatives to bring the USMCA deal as an empty document that gives begin with the Democrats in the House up for a vote. them yet more time and more opportu- under the trade promotion authority Our manufacturing workforce will be nities to rip off American jobs. with which this deal was struck. The pleased with the automotive and ma- I do have real concerns about the Democrats leading the House seem to chinery provisions that are included in current trade enforcement because the be more focused on taking away one this deal. Going forward, vehicles are new NAFTA carries over too much of person’s job than creating 176,000 new mandated to have 75 percent of North the weak enforcement system of the ones here in the United States. It is American content to be imported with- old NAFTA. It is too easy on trade time for Speaker PELOSI to act on out tariffs, compared to 62.5 percent. cheats, and it is not good enough for something that is nearly unanimously Also, at least 40 percent of a vehicle el- American workers, particularly on the agreed to. igible for duty-free importing must issue of protecting our working fami- While not every person agrees to it, I have been built by workers earning at lies and labor rights. don’t think there is any question that least $16 an hour. This is a big win for Now, I and our colleague Senator if she would bring up the USMCA for a labor. This wage requirement will en- BROWN have proposed several addi- vote in the House, it would pass. We sure that the market is not being tional tools to address specific chal- know that when it comes over to the flooded by cheap labor, particularly lenges in Mexico. It is my view, in hav- Senate, it will pass here for many good from south of the border. ing talked to trade officials and in hav- reasons—for the reasons I already stat- Renegotiating and reorganizing ing gathered information elsewhere, ed, for economic reasons and job cre- NAFTA into the USMCA was an essen- that by all accounts, there has been ation reasons. tial move for our State, given the eco- good progress on this front. Addition- But I also want to add that passage nomic relationship and mutual reli- ally, one of the bigger challenges that of the USMCA is important to negotia- ance North Dakota and Canada share has to be confronted is that of identi- tions with other countries. Having as neighbors. I applaud President fying the hundreds of thousands of Mexico, Canada, and the United States Trump for securing his promise to ap- sham labor contracts in Mexico that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.055 S23OCPT1 S6082 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 have exploited workers there and The legislative clerk proceeded to Due to the housing fallout in 2008, we lost harmed workers here in our country. call the roll. our healthcare coverage and I could no Mexico must remain on track to get Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I longer get health coverage because of my those contracts renegotiated on behalf ask unanimous consent that the order cancer diagnosis. of the interests of our workers. for the quorum call be rescinded. Mindy from Henrico, around Rich- To my colleagues who say this deal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mond, is also a cancer survivor. She must be passed in the name of cer- objection, it is so ordered. writes: tainty, I want to make a point that, I HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS Even though my cancer is in partial remis- think, is very important. During this Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I sion, I remain on treatment for fear of the overhaul, the original North American am here today because protections for cancer returning again. As I prepare for re- Free Trade Agreement remains in tirement, it scares me to think that this Americans with preexisting medical cancer would be considered a pre-existing place. Workers, farmers, ranchers, and conditions are under attack from this condition and I could be denied healthcare or businesses should not have to go to bed administration. For the last 3 years, would be required to pay through the nose at night fearing that economic uncer- this President has used every tool at for insurance. tainty is going to rob them of their his disposal to try to undermine the Sharon in Norfolk told me about her livelihoods. The uncertainty arises ACA. He tried to repeal it twice struggle with behavioral health issues. only when the President acts out and through Congress. When that failed, She wrote: makes impulsive threats regarding our the administration joined a lawsuit I am a functioning member of society, trade relationships. When the Presi- that would strike down the ACA with however that will not last long if I lose this dent threatened new tariffs on Mexico no plan to replace it. access to medical help. I went off my medi- this June over immigration policy, The truth is, this administration is, cations in 2000 as I couldn’t afford a doctor that created far more uncertainty than unfortunately, actively working to de- and medication . . . and it was a very thin our taking the time that would be nec- stabilize the insurance market. One line between me and homelessness. essary to get this deal right. American way the administration is attempting Justine from Loudon County is wor- workers and farmers have already been to undermine the ACA is with the so- ried that she could lose coverage for hurt by the President’s impulses. More called ‘‘short-term plans,’’ which I her diabetes care. Here is her message are going to get hurt if Trump threat- would refer to—and, frankly, I think for the Members of this body: ens and produces chaos, causing the most Americans if they saw the cri- What if you or a loved one was diagnosed Congress to accept a bad deal on the teria in these plans would not call with a ‘‘pre-existing condition?’’ How would North American Free Trade Agree- them short-term plans—and I would you feel about being denied health coverage? ment. call them junk plans. Thanks to this It is a good question that Justine Passing a trade deal that would allow administration, these junk plans allow asks, and that we should all ask our- the President to unilaterally change insurance companies to once again dis- selves. As a father, as I mentioned, I trade rules and jerk around entire in- criminate against Americans with pre- have dealt with the scary reality of dustries would be a substantial mis- existing conditions. having a child with juvenile diabetes take and would be one that would Make no mistake, these plans are a and a child with asthma, but I am also produce still more uncertainty. That is threat to the stability of the insurance an extraordinarily lucky individual, not how you get trade done right. market and to every American with a and I knew that because of the insur- Based on that, I do have some real con- preexisting condition. That is why I ance and because I had the resources, cerns about how the administration have introduced a resolution that will they would be taken care of. That is wants NAFTA 2.0 to be implemented. force an up-or-down vote on the admin- not the case for many of the 3 million I am just going to close by men- istration’s rule that pushes more of Virginians who have preexisting condi- tioning a fact or two about my State. these junk plans on unsuspecting con- tions or the countless tens of millions In my State, trade and global com- sumers and, consequently, signifi- of Americans. merce are priority business. One in five cantly increases costs for other Ameri- Katherine in Blacksburg, VA, told jobs in Oregon depends on inter- cans. me about her daughter who was diag- national trade, and the trade jobs often I fear some Members of this body nosed at age 3 with juvenile diabetes. pay better than do the nontrade jobs have forgotten what it was like before She wrote: because they reflect a level of added the Affordable Care Act, when an unex- Until there is a cure for diabetes, I cannot value. When I am asked at a town pected surgery or a diagnosis of a imagine how costly it would be for her to meeting what my views are on trade, I chronic illness could mean a one-way stay alive and manage her health if there are always say: Let’s grow it in Oregon. ticket out of the middle class. limitations on coverage for people with pre- Let’s make it in Oregon. Let’s add Unfortunately, this is not a hypo- existing conditions. value to it in Oregon and then ship it thetical. Recently, one of my constitu- Katherine’s daughter deserves access around the world. I don’t take a back ents, a man named Jesse, received a to healthcare just as much as my seat to anybody in talking about the $230,000 medical bill for his back sur- daughter does. importance of trade, particularly in my gery. Unbeknownst to him, he had pur- I got a letter from a pharmacist in State. chased a plan that he thought would Abingdon, in far southwest Virginia, I sat and listened to a number of my cover this, but this plan, unfortu- named Michael. He treats diabetics colleagues who talked about their nately, was a junk plan that considered every day, and he also knows what it is views and that we ought to just have his back injury as preexisting. like because he has lived with the dis- an immediate vote, that we just should Jesse is one of the more than 3 mil- ease for 38 years. vote now. I don’t know what they lion Virginians with a preexisting med- He writes: thought with respect to hearings and ical condition. Without insulin we will die. . . . If cov- markups and the kinds of things that I have three daughters. Two of my erage for pre-existing conditions goes away, are required. They just said that we three daughters have preexisting med- you will see a large decline in the health of have to move now. As the ranking ical conditions that would not be cov- type 1 diabetics, and more dependence upon Democrat on the Committee on Fi- ered under these junk plans. Medicaid. nance, I just want to make it clear Today I want to share some of those This is not only somebody who has that you go when a trade deal is a good stories to remind my colleagues of dealt with diabetes for 38 years, but he deal. There are issues still to be re- what real people will face if we allow is also a knowledgeable consumer. He solved on that matter, and I am inter- the administration to continue disman- is a pharmacist. ested in working with both sides in tling these protections that folks count I have too many of these stories to good faith in order to get a good deal. on. share them all today, and I see my I yield the floor. Recently I got an email from Linda friend, the Senator from Washington I suggest the absence of a quorum. in Warren County, VA. She is a cancer State. She and other of my colleagues The PRESIDING OFFICER. The survivor with multiple preexisting con- will be coming to the floor today and clerk will call the roll. ditions. She wrote: over the next few days until we have a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.058 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6083 chance to vote on this CRA, to share say one thing and do the exact oppo- patients and give it back to the insur- stories as well of what we will do to site. Despite proclaiming themselves ance companies. Virginians, Washingtonians, Ten- somewhere along the line as the ‘‘party Our legislation will reverse a step nesseans, and Americans all across this of healthcare,’’ despite making empty that President Trump took to warp a Nation if we go back to a time when we promises to fight for families and peo- tool meant to encourage innovation did not protect people with preexisting ple with preexisting conditions, the into one that encourages States to conditions. cornerstone of Republicans’ healthcare eliminate protections for patients with One or two more quick stories. James policy has been to attack the care fam- preexisting conditions, increases costs, from Danville, VA, told me about his 10 ilies really rely on with their mas- and promotes those harmful junk in- separate preexisting conditions. Lynn sively harmful TrumpCare proposals— surance plans that can charge vulner- from Lynchburg is on three separate the junk plans that you just heard able patients more and cover less. medications due to a brain tumor. She about—and waivers that chip away at President Trump’s junk plans can could die if her insurance coverage patient protections, and, of course, flout protections for preexisting condi- didn’t cover those medications, and the that partisan lawsuit which the court tions, meaning that they can discrimi- list goes on. could rule on any day. nate against patients—patients like In closing, when we talk about pre- Let’s make it clear. If Republicans Lily. She is a high school student from existing conditions, we are talking get their way in court, they are going Gig Harbor, WA, and has cystic fibro- about people’s lives. That is why we to throw the lives of patients across sis; or Julie, who is a four-time cancer must pass the resolution I have intro- the country into chaos and uncertainty survivor from Mercer Island; or Javi, duced to reverse the administration’s by striking down those protections for who is a college student in Seattle with harmful rule changes and defend pro- preexisting conditions by stripping mental health needs; and millions of tections for folks with preexisting con- away health insurance from tens of other patients across the country with ditions. millions of people covered through preexisting conditions. I think virtually every one of my col- Medicaid expansion or the exchanges. Letting President Trump expand the leagues on both sides of the aisle have It will get rid of the lifetime and an- use of these junk plans will leave pa- said they absolutely want to protect nual caps that are on patients’ out-of- tients with higher premiums, higher folks with preexisting conditions. Even pocket costs, while bringing back caps out-of-pocket costs, and fewer afford- for folks who otherwise completely on their benefits, even for those who able options to get the healthcare that don’t agree with the ACA, that is the are insured through their own employ- they need, and President Trump’s rule one part of the ACA that folks have ers—so this applies to everyone—and could even be used to cut financial help agreed upon. ending essential health benefits that for patients who need it the most and Well, next week we are going to have require insurers to cover things like take benefits away from the sickest pa- a chance to move past talk, to move prescription drugs or maternity care, tients, even if they don’t buy that junk past statements, to actually go on the mental healthcare, emergency care, insurance. record with an up-or-down vote, to go and a lot more. This is absolutely unacceptable and on the record to say that we are going While Republicans have been advanc- exactly why the vote Democrats are to protect provisions of the ACA that ing their attacks on families’ going to be forcing is so important. made sure that folks with preexisting healthcare, they have also been block- These patients across the country and conditions weren’t discriminated ing commonsense solutions that Demo- in my State deserve to know that we against, or we will go on the record crats are out here pushing for—like have their backs, that we are fighting saying: No, what the administration is legislation to bring down drug prices against President Trump’s efforts to doing is all right. through impactful steps like Medicare undermine their healthcare, not cheer- These short-term or junk plans sound negotiation or making coverage more ing him on and blocking efforts to stop good until you realize you are not get- affordable for our working families and them. ting the kind of coverage that you protecting patients with preexisting Democrats are going to be out here a thought you were buying. We will have conditions from the Republicans’ reck- lot to talk about this because we know that decision point come next week. less lawsuit. families in the country care about this I ask my colleagues across the aisle Now, Democrats in the House have a lot. We are going to be putting pres- who believe and say they support pro- also passed legislation to restore fund- sure on Republicans to do the right tections for folks with preexisting con- ing that President Trump cut, to help thing—the thing patients and families ditions, well, they will have a chance people find the right care for them- sent them here to do. If they don’t, if to go on the record next week. I hope selves, to reverse President Trump’s they continue their relentless attacks they will. I hope we will pass over- harmful junk insurance rule, and to ac- on family healthcare, if Republicans whelmingly this CRA and make sure tually defend patients from that par- continue to side with President Trump that protections for folks with pre- tisan lawsuit that Republicans are and his efforts to take protections existing conditions are maintained. pushing to upend healthcare as we away from patients and give that I can’t think of an issue that is more know it. power back to the insurance compa- important to so many families all Now, what have Leader MCCONNELL nies, we are not going to give up. across Virginia, and, for that matter, and Senate Republicans done with Democrats are not going to let up. We all across the country. those solutions that have come over will double down. We are going to I yield the floor. here from the House? Well, they have make sure that families know which The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- buried each and every one of them in a party is offering solutions to protect ator from Washington. legislative graveyard, while brazenly their care and which one is blocking Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I and inaccurately claiming they care them, which party is trying to repair want to thank the Senator from Vir- about fighting for patients or pro- the damage President Trump has ginia for bringing forward this CRA tecting preexisting conditions. caused and which party is trying to that we will be voting on that will I am here to say today that Repub- cause even more harm, which party is allow us to affirmatively from the Sen- licans’ transparent healthcare charade fighting for their healthcare and which ate say: We want to protect people is coming to an end. Soon, as you one is fighting against it. We are going with preexisting conditions and people heard, Democrats will force a vote on to be out here day after day to keep from these junk plans that really take legislation that Senator MCCONNELL pushing Republicans to do the right away the protections that are so im- cannot bury in their legislative grave- thing, to stand up for patients and fam- portant and that every family counts yard, meaning every Senator here is ilies even if it means standing against on. So I really appreciate that from the going to have to go on the record as to President Trump. Senator. where they really stand on Madam President, I yield the floor. When it comes to healthcare, fami- healthcare—whether they stand with I suggest the absence of a quorum. lies across our country have repeatedly families or with President Trump and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The seen President Trump and Republicans his schemes that take power away from clerk will call the roll.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.060 S23OCPT1 S6084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 The senior assistant legislative clerk tion. If you are healthy, you don’t have erally funded fraud, this is a gross proceeded to call the roll. an issue with preexisting conditions. If misreading of current law that is going Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I ask you are wealthy, you don’t have an to disproportionately hurt vulnerable unanimous consent that the order for issue with preexisting conditions. But Americans with preexisting conditions the quorum call be rescinded. if you are not healthy and you are not who need comprehensive healthcare. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without wealthy and you get rid of these pro- Under these rules, unscrupulous in- objection, it is so ordered. tections, you are in a world of hurt. surance companies can charge people Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, our That is what we are looking at should more if they have a preexisting condi- colleagues, Senator WARNER and Sen- the Republicans prevail. tion, deny benefits for specific types of ator MURRAY, have come to the floor The Republican’s official position is treatment, or even deny coverage alto- over the course of the day to speak ironclad: Preexisting consumer protec- gether. This rule change is—and we are about the importance of protecting tions ought to be pretty much thrown going to talk some more about it—a Americans who have preexisting health in the trash can. I am going to spend a grotesque perversion of the provision I conditions, and I want to see if I can few minutes outlining the examples of authored in the Affordable Care Act put this in a bit of context so that peo- why that is the case. that would let States build on the ple understand why those of us on this First, we saw the TrumpCare disaster strong protections in the law but not side feel so strongly, why I think Sen- of 2017. The Republicans tried to repeal go out and, basically, completely un- ator WARNER and Senator MURRAY the Affordable Care Act with its pro- dermine them. were spot-on, and I want to put it in tection for preexisting conditions. Despite this parade of grim tidings, the context of the way I came up. They failed, and preexisting conditions next Friday, November 1, is the begin- When I got out of law school, I set up lived to fight another day. Enough said ning of open enrollment for individual, a legal aid program for senior citizens. there. private health insurance coverage on I was codirector of the Oregon Gray Second, my colleagues have chosen healthcare.gov, so there is a little bit Panthers, and I saw what it meant to stand idly by while Republican-led of encouraging news. Even as the when the big insurance companies States and the President tried to ma- Trump administration has done every- could just clobber those people with neuver through the courts to toss out thing they can to fuel the fires of un- preexisting health conditions. They the entire Affordable Care Act overall certainty for people about where would just throw all kinds of extra with the protection for people with pre- healthcare is going to be and what is costs on them, heap extra expenses, existing conditions. The so-called going to be available, millions of fami- and pretty much beat the stuffing out Texas lawsuit relies on an argument lies are going to be able to shop for of anybody who had a preexisting that wouldn’t hold up in law class 101 plans that provide them with health health condition. We tried as hard as on the Constitution. But thanks to a coverage. That is because, yesterday, we could to push back. This was all be- cadre of ideological judges, it does Americans got the news that the aver- fore I was in public life. seem that this case may make its way age premium for the so-called ‘‘bench- At the time, I said: If I ever have the to the Supreme Court. mark plan’’ for the individual market— opportunity in the Congress, I am I do want to be clear for those who part of the Affordable Care Act—is going to make this priority business to are following this. Republican Mem- going down by 4 percent. Make no mis- make sure that everybody in America bers of this body are not just some take, this reduction is in spite of all of could go to bed at night knowing that kind of innocent bystander when it the things the President has done to they wouldn’t be wiped out in the comes to this court case. They could, if make it harder to get affordable cov- morning if they have a preexisting con- they wanted to, join Democrats to take erage under the Affordable Care Act. dition. steps that would prevent this lawsuit Attributing this reduction to the Presi- So in the course of the whole debate from going forward, and, again, we can dent is about as believable as saying about the Affordable Care Act, I pro- have protections for people with pre- that Trump University is going to duced a piece of legislation called the existing conditions. Instead, all the ar- make a comeback any day now. Healthy Americans Act. Seven Demo- guments are about why the Repub- In fact, one insurer who posted a pre- crats and seven Republicans were co- licans just can’t be involved and a lot mium decrease last year crunched the sponsors. Some of the Republican co- of excuses and deflection. numbers and said that they could have sponsors are still serving in the U.S. Third, the so-called ‘‘fix-it’’ bills that reduced premiums by over 22 percent if Senate today. my Republican colleagues have offered it weren’t for congressional Repub- What we had in it was airtight, loop- to—what they claim—‘‘protect’’ pre- licans and sabotage by the Trump ad- hole-free protection for anybody with a existing conditions are just so full of ministration. preexisting condition. We were thrilled disclaimers that they look as if they Americans should still sign up for that, by and large, our provision from might have been written by one of health coverage if they need it before the Healthy Americans Act became the those insurance company lawyers from the deadline on December 15, even if provision in the Affordable Care Act the old days who was only interested in the President hasn’t done you or your that ensured that there would be a new finding ways in which the insurance family any favors on healthcare. generation of consumer protection and company could win and the consumer One last point on healthcare: While security for the millions of Americans would lose. Any healthcare legislation Americans are looking for affordable who had these preexisting conditions. that doesn’t provide an ironclad guar- healthcare plans on healthcare.gov, Now, as my colleagues have said, antee of health coverage, no matter there are going to be a lot of scam art- there is a very real threat to that pro- your health status, age, or gender, ists on the prowl outside of the official tection that is now in the Affordable amounts to a huge loophole that leaves website. These hucksters are going to Care Act that really does provide air- hard-working, middle-class people emp- be trying to pawn what are called junk tight, loophole-free protection for tyhanded when they need health cov- plans onto unsuspecting families. The those with preexisting conditions. I erage the most. If insurance companies junk plans might sound attractive. just want to make sure that we get on can make coverage for your preexisting They always seem to be advertising the record, for those who are following conditions so expensive that it is promotional materials that say: ‘‘Low the debate, what it means if you roll unaffordable, it is no different than premiums! Affordable coverage!’’ But I back these protections for those with being denied coverage in the first just want to make clear that if you or preexisting conditions. place. a loved one gets sick, chances are the In a sentence, what it means is Next, the Trump administration has fine print says that the carrier of this America goes back to the days—those given the States the green light to use junk plan will not cover what you days when I was codirector of the Gray taxpayer dollars to push junk plans need. So despite the low premium, the Panthers—when healthcare was for the that aren’t worth the paper they are real bill comes due right when you healthy and the wealthy. That is what written on. I will have more to say need your coverage the most. you have if you allow discrimination about that in the days ahead, but not I am also struck by how similar these against those with a preexisting condi- only does this approach amount to fed- junk plans are that are being offered

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.062 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6085 now by these rip-off insurers—how start with their political affiliation or attacking healthcare reform, we should similar they are to another part of with anything else. They start with be working hard to reduce the ridicu- what we dealt with when I was co- what is happening with them and their lous cost of medicine, as I have talked director of the Gray Panthers, legal aid family. That is because, when it comes about many times on the floor of the for senior citizens. Back then, we saw to their health and the health of their Senate. that fast-talking insurance salespeople families, none of those other things In 2017 alone, the average price of would sell older people 10, 15, some- matter. People in Michigan simply brand-name drugs that seniors often times even 20 private policies that were want to know that if they or their take, just in 2017 alone, rose four times supposed to supplement their Medi- loved ones get hurt or sick, they are the rate of inflation—four times the care, and a lot of them weren’t worth going to be able to go to the doctor and rate of inflation according to the the paper they were written on. If you that they are going to be able to get AARP. That is one of the reasons why had one, often, the others wouldn’t the healthcare they need. 72 percent of seniors in a recent poll offer you coverage because they would Unfortunately, Michigan families said they are concerned about the cost say that you already had coverage. have reason to be concerned right now. of their medicine, whether they are Finally, we outlawed that. We wrote Any day now, the Fifth Circuit Court going to be able to get the lifesaving a law that streamlined the Medigap of Appeals will rule on the Texas v. medicine they need and that the doctor market, and it basically is still the law United States case. Everything is at is prescribing for them. today. stake—everything—including coverage It is absolutely shameful that people With respect to the law on pre- for 17 million people through the Med- in America, one of the richest coun- existing conditions, I hope we can pro- icaid expansion. People earning min- tries in the world, are going without tect that. We shouldn’t be creating new imum wage will not have to pick be- medicine they need to survive. How is problems for patients and consumers. tween having healthcare and not work- And, particularly, when we make that happening? How are we allowing ing or working, not getting healthcare that to happen? I have always believed progress, such as we did with the Af- or not working, getting healthcare— fordable Care Act so that we now have that healthcare is a basic human right, now they can work and get and, yes, that includes medications. in it airtight, loophole-free protections healthcare—or the ability for children for those with preexisting conditions, We need to do something about this. to remain on their parent’s health in- We know the No. 1 thing we can do to we certainly shouldn’t turn back the surance plans until age 26, coverage for clock to the days when healthcare was lower prices is to let Medicare nego- preventive services like cancer tiate. Let Medicare negotiate. The fact for the healthy and wealthy. screenings and flu shots, and protec- I am going to have more to say about is, when Medicare Part D was passed, tions for people with preexisting condi- these junk plans and how they have the language that the drug companies tions. really unsavory, historical roots, par- got into the bill—specific language—to Misty, who runs a consulting com- ticularly when the equivalent was sold ban negotiation slipped into the middle pany in Leslie, MI, knows all about to the elderly. These junk plans are of that bill. preexisting conditions. She was diag- now just a backdoor to denying care to We originally were excited about it nosed with breast cancer at age 52. Her Americans with preexisting conditions, because we thought it was going to diagnosis came entirely out of the blue, and people ought to know about the help get Medicare prescription drug 3 days after her husband lost his job. dangers. People deserve to know coverage, and then, of course, the lob- She said: whether their elected officials are bying force—the largest lobbying force going to fight to protect their rights or We were the lucky ones. He found another in DC—prescription drug companies job 3 months later before our COBRA ran snuck in some language to make sure whether they are going to let a bunch out. of con artists weaken the core protec- we couldn’t have the bargaining power She added this: tions for preexisting conditions that of Medicare insurance to lower prices. Insurance loss and job loss at the same Senators WARNER and MURRAY talked So it is real simple. We want to do time as a cancer diagnosis are stresses that about today that are so important to I wonder if any of those people who are look- something that can lower prices. Let keeping families healthy. ing to get rid of coverage for people with pre- Medicare negotiate. Just let them ne- I urge my Republican colleagues to existing conditions have ever thought they gotiate like every other insurance change course and stand with Demo- would have to confront. I doubt it. company. We know it works because crats in defense of the law and real pro- It is estimated that about half of the VA does it for veterans. We know it tection for vulnerable patients, against Michigan families includes someone works. The VA is allowed to negotiate discrimination if they have a pre- with a preexisting condition—about the price of prescription drugs, and, existing condition. half—everything from heart disease, surprise, surprise, it saves money. It With that, I yield the floor. asthma, to breast cancer. Nationwide, saves 40 percent compared to Medicare. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Medicare could have saved $14.4 billion The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. we are talking about 130 million people who could lose their ability to have on just 50 drugs if it paid the same CRAMER). price as the VA—$14.4 billion if they The clerk will call the roll. health insurance if healthcare reform paid the same price for seniors and peo- The bill clerk proceeded to call the is overturned. Think about that—130 ple with disabilities as our veterans are roll. million people. Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I ask There is another side effect of over- able to receive. unanimous consent that the order for turning healthcare reform. Prescrip- So what is stopping us? Well, we the quorum call be rescinded. tion drug costs could skyrocket. Now, can’t get the bill passed to take off the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 43 million seniors enrolled in Medicare prohibition. I offered it in the Senate objection, it is so ordered. Part D prescription drug plans are sav- Finance Committee. Unfortunately, HEALTHCARE ing money thanks to healthcare reform not one Republican colleague voted for Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I and thanks to the Affordable Care Act, it. We are going to bring it up again on think you have heard me say before on which helped close the prescription the floor. We are going to bring it up the floor that healthcare is personal— drug doughnut hole—what we call the every opportunity we have to make it not political. I think it is for all of us gap in coverage where you are able to clear that we, as Democrats, know—we and our families. get coverage. Then the coverage is not know the best way to bring down pre- Healthcare affects everybody, wheth- there for a certain amount of time, and scription drug prices. Let Medicare ne- er they are Republican or Democrat, then you can get it once your drug gotiate. Just let them negotiate. urban or rural, cheer for the Wash- costs get at a higher level. We know the reason we can’t ever get ington Nationals—go Nats—or the In fact, healthcare reform saved more a vote on this. In 2018, there were 1,451 Houston Astros or my Detroit Tigers than 11.8 million Medicare bene- lobbyists for the pharmaceutical and that didn’t make it this year. ficiaries almost $27 billion on their pre- health product industry. That is al- When people tell me their healthcare scription drugs—almost $27 billion on most 15 for every Member of the Sen- stories, I can assure you they don’t the cost of their medicine. Instead of ate. Think about that. There are 100

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.068 S23OCPT1 S6086 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 Members, and there are almost 15 phar- standing the provisions of rule XXII, ing media appearances. In 2018 alone, maceutical lobbyists for every 1 Sen- the cloture motion on Executive Cal- he appeared on TV or radio 127 times. ator, and they are doing everything endar No. 457 ripen at 12 noon on That is not what we need on the Fed- they can. Their job is to stop competi- Thursday, October 24; further, that if eral bench. tion, keep prices high, and they have cloture is invoked, at 1:45 p.m., the I will oppose the Walker nomination. done a very good job of it. It is wrong Senate vote on the nomination with no He simply lacks the litigation and trial for people, but they have done a very intervening action or debate; that if experience to serve as a district court good job of what they were assigned to confirmed, the motion to reconsider be judge. do. considered made and laid upon the f As I mentioned before, back in 2003, table; and that the President be imme- ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION when Medicare Part D was signed into diately notified of the Senate’s action. law, they blocked Medicare from har- I further ask that the mandatory Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section nessing the bargaining power of 43 mil- quorum call be waived. 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act lion American seniors to bring down The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without requires that Congress receive prior no- the cost of their prescription medi- objection, it is so ordered. tification of certain proposed arms cines. Now, 16 years later, pharma- f sales as defined by that statute. Upon ceutical companies are still doing ev- such notification, the Congress has 30 erything they can to put their com- MORNING BUSINESS calendar days during which the sale pany profits before people. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I may be reviewed. The provision stipu- It is time—it is past time to help peo- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- ple afford their prescription medica- ate be in a period of morning business, tion of proposed sales shall be sent to tions and protect people with pre- with Senators permitted to speak the chairman of the Senate Foreign existing conditions. People in America, therein for up to 10 minutes each. Relations Committee. right now, shouldn’t be worried about a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without In keeping with the committee’s in- court case in the Fifth Circuit and objection, it is so ordered. tention to see that relevant informa- what is going to happen and what that f tion is available to the full Senate, I will mean for their family and their ask unanimous consent to have printed NOMINATION OF JUSTIN WALKER healthcare. in the RECORD the notifications which We could do something about that Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, we have have been received. If the cover letter right now—today. We could do some- seen too many Trump judicial nomi- references a classified annex, then such thing right now if people wanted to. nees in recent years who don’t know annex is available to all Senators in Let me remind you that it has now their way around a courtroom. I sus- the office of the Foreign Relations been 167 days since the House passed pect some of these nominees never Committee, room SD–423. legislation protecting people with pre- even made it through a ‘‘Law and There being no objection, the mate- existing conditions. It has been 167 Order’’ episode. rial was ordered to be printed in the days ago the U.S. House of Representa- The majority leader is now rushing a RECORD, as follows: tives passed a bill and sent it over to floor vote on Justin Walker, nominated DEFENSE SECURITY the Senate, and we have not been al- to be a district court judge in Ken- COOPERATION AGENCY, lowed to vote on that. It has not been tucky. Mr. Walker was just reported Arlington, VA. brought up for a vote. It needs to come out of committee last week. The Walk- Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, up for a vote. It needs to be taken out er nomination is leapfrogging a dozen Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, of the legislative graveyard and walked other judicial nominees who have been U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. to the floor of the U.S. Senate so we on the calendar longer. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- can vote to really protect people with The American Bar Association, porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, preexisting health conditions. which does peer review evaluations of Misty and other cancer survivors we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. nominees, concluded that—Mr. Walker 19–61 concerning the Navy’s proposed Let- across Michigan and across the country is not qualified to be a Federal trial ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- shouldn’t have to wait a day longer. judge. This is the eighth Trump judi- ment of Bahrain for defense articles and This isn’t about politics. It is about cial nominee to be rated ‘‘not quali- services estimated to cost $150 million. After saving lives. fied’’ by the ABA. this letter is delivered to your office, we plan Misty closed her letter to me with Mr. Walker is 37 years old and has to issue a news release to notify the public of this: ‘‘If [these elected officials] are been out of law school for only 10 this proposed sale. Sincerely, truly as concerned about life as many years. He has never tried a case as lead of them claim to be, they need to be CHARLES W. HOOPER, or cocounsel, whether civil or criminal. Lieutenant General, USA, Director. concerned about my life and the life of He has only conducted a single deposi- Enclosures. millions of others with cancer.’’ tion. Here is my question for the majority TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–61 The ABA said that with Walker, ‘‘it Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of leader: What are you waiting for? It is was challenging to determine how time for us to act. Healthcare is per- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the much of his ten years since graduation Arms Export Control Act, as amended sonal. It should not be political on the from law school has been spent in the floor of the U.S. Senate. It is time to (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of practice of law.’’ Bahrain. act in protecting people with pre- I find it hard to believe that there is (ii) Total Estimated Value: existing conditions and lowering the a shortage of experienced, qualified at- Major Defense Equipment * $0 million. cost of prescription drugs. torneys or State court judges in Ken- Other $150 million. I suggest the absence of a quorum. tucky who could hit the ground run- Total $150 million. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ning as a Federal trial judge. In fact, (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- clerk will call the roll. tities of Articles or Services under Consider- The bill clerk proceeded to call the there is an experienced Kentucky State ation for Purchase: roll. court judge sitting on the Senate Exec- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I utive Calendar right now—David Tapp, Non-MDE: Refurbishment of the Oliver ask unanimous consent that the order whose nomination to the Court of Fed- Hazard Perry Class ship, ex ROBERT G. for the quorum call be rescinded. eral Claims I supported in the Judici- BRADLEY (FFG 49), spares, support, train- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ary Committee. Why can’t we get dis- ing, publications, and other related elements of logistics and program support. objection, it is so ordered. trict court nominees who actually know what they are doing in the court- (iv) Military Department: Navy (BA–P– f SAT). room, like Judge Tapp? ORDER OF BUSINESS (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: BA–P–GAL Rather than gaining actual court- and BA–P–GAV. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I room experience, Mr. Walker has spent (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- ask unanimous consent that notwith- much of his time in recent years mak- fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.064 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6087 (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained If you wanted to get things done, it a firm foundation with bricks that oth- in the Defense Article or Defense Services was a good idea to listen to Uncle Ted. ers have thrown at him. Even the long- Proposed to be Sold: None. His advice: ‘‘Get to really know people. est day will have an end, and it did. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 22, 2019. Don’t pay attention to partisan dia- The Alaskan of the Century was vindi- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms tribes, socialize and gain their trust.’’ cated. Export Control Act. By following his advice, it is amazing With this grand portrait, he returns POLICY JUSTIFICATION what you can get done. I still apply to the Senate, and he will remain here Bahrain—Refurbishment of the Oliver Haz- those lessons today; it works: 87 votes for decades to come. ard Perry Class Ship, Ex ROBERT G. for a farm bill that the President just In just 7 months, Ted and Danny will BRADLEY (FFG 49) signed last year. be honored again at the dedication of The Government of Bahrain has requested Example may be better than advice, the Dwight David Eisenhower Memo- refurbishment of the Oliver Hazard Perry but when the two join hands they make rial, Ted’s favorite President. Class ship, ex ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG a team that is hard to beat and that They led the charge to create the me- 49), spares, support, training, publications, would be Ted Stevens and his friend—if morial. The dedication will be on May and other related elements of logistics and not brother—Danny Inouye. Either one 8, 2020, and the memorial will be an- program support. The estimated cost is $150 could be chairman, and the result other part of Ted Stevens’ legacy. million. would be the same in behalf of our It was a privilege to know and serve This proposed sale will support the foreign with him and to share his friendship. policy and national security of the United military and national security. States by helping to improve the security of We who have the public trust know Alaska and our country are better and an important ally which is a force for polit- we are only as good as our staff, and stronger thanks to his duty and devo- ical stability and economic progress in the Ted had the best, many of whom are in tion. Middle East. This sale is consistent with the audience. We will never see the likes of Ted U.S. initiatives to provide key allies in the As the Senator toting the bucket for Stevens again. However, he still lives region with systems that will enhance inter- our beloved Marine Corps, I mention within all of our hearts, and we thank operability with U.S. forces and increase se- one: Sid Ashworth. the Lord for enabling us to live in his curity. Back in the day, the Commandant space and time. The proposed sale will refurbish and sup- I yield the floor. port the grant transfer of the Oliver Hazard would trust me to follow up after meet- Perry Class ship, ROBERT G. BRADLEY ing with Ted. We all knew the Air f (FFG 49), which was authorized for transfer Force got top dollar; then the Army, CONFIRMATION OF EUGENE under Public Law 115–232, Section 1020. Bah- Navy, and maybe we got retread tires SCALIA rain already operates another Oliver Hazard and bailing wire. Perry Class ship. Bahrain will have no dif- Sid said, ‘‘Take in three requests. Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, I want ficulty absorbing these defense articles and Make the first so big, he’ll say, ‘You to express my disapproval of the con- services into its armed forces. know we can’t afford that.’ Then with firmation of Eugene Scalia as Sec- The proposed sale will not alter the basic retary of Labor. America’s workers are military balance in the region. number two, make that difficult to un- derstand and fill it with acronyms, and the backbone of our economy, and the The principal contractor supporting the re- Secretary of Labor should be entrusted furbishment has not yet been selected for he’ll shut you down. Finally for your this potential sale. There are no known off- third request: take your number one to strengthen worker protections, sup- set agreements proposed in connection with ask and plead your case, ‘What am I port unions, and play a crucial role in this potential sale. going to tell the Commandant? At ensuring a just economy. Instead, Eu- Implementation of this proposed sale will least give me this.’ ’’ gene Scalia has repeatedly dem- not require the assignment of any U.S. Gov- onstrated that he prioritizes the well- ernment or contractor representatives to And it would work. Then I would call the Commandant and casually say, being of corporate interests over those Bahrain. of workers. Throughout his career as a There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- ‘‘Sir, we’re okay, we got our top ask.’’ fense readiness as a result of this proposed Thanks, Sid. corporate lawyer, he fought against sale. My relationship with Ted was simple, unions, worker safety regulations, and consumer protections rules. For those f I did what he asked. On a CODEL, very late at night, we were watching ‘‘Band reasons, I do not believe Eugene Scalia REMEMBERING TED STEVENS of Brothers’’—again; it was Ted’s favor- is fit to serve as Secretary of Labor. Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, today ite. All lights were off, it was past mid- My grandfather was one of the first Black members of United Auto Work- I wish to pay tribute to my dear friend night, everyone fast asleep. I was sit- ers at Ford Motor Company, and and colleague, the former senator from ting next to Ted whose eyes were through him, I learned the importance Alaska, Ted Stevens. He was an incom- closed, so I got up quietly and at- of worker rights that collective bar- parable and one of kind senator. tempted to turn the TV off. Ted said in gaining provides. Through collective With Ted, they broke the mold. a very loud voice, ‘‘Leave it on, this action, unions are able to provide To me, he was my friend, mentor, next part is the best part.’’ I sat down. and a person that comes along your ‘‘Temper is a valuable possession, workers with livable wages, safe work- pathway of life who changes every- don’t lose it,’’ Ted Stevens. Our Tues- ing conditions, and access to benefits like healthcare coverage and retire- thing. day policy lunch often included discus- ment savings. Not only has Eugene In all my years in the House, I sel- sions of appropriations bills versus pol- Scalia represented companies in arbi- dom sheathed my sword with appropri- icy and ideology. One day, Ted had trations against collective bargaining ators who were always rustling our enough and shouted, ‘‘When are you agreements, but he identifies it as one mandatory and authorized money. Our people going to understand, without of his most significant career mo- cause was just, but seldom successful. Democrat votes, we cannot pass appro- It did not take Ted and Danny Inouye ments. The Secretary of Labor should priations bills!’’ long to convince me not only to sheath He left the room, slammed the door be doing everything in their power to my sword but give it to them. I had so hard that Mike Mansfield’s portrait make it easier—not harder—for work- been in the Senate for just a few almost fell to the floor. ing people to join unions. months when Ted cornered me on the I waited about a minute, followed Eugene Scalia also represented the Senate floor, jabbed me in my shoulder him down to his Appropriations office. Chamber of Commerce in working to and said, ‘‘You’re coming with me to I strode in and said, ‘‘Why in the hell overturn the fiduciary rule, a common- North Korea. Don’t argue with me, did you do that?’’ sense step towards protecting the re- Dole says you are Mr. Agriculture. You He said, ‘‘You don’t understand, I’m tirement security of countless working don’t have to say anything, just nod not angry, I just use my anger as a families. Employers trying to design a your head.’’ tool.’’ quality plan for their workers, workers He was trying to arrange a third- Nevertheless, when he donned his starting to save, and retirees trying to party grain sale to alleviate constant ‘‘Hulk Tie’’ colleagues steered clear. avoid spending down their nest egg too famines in North Korea. He and Danny Ted Stevens had a wonderful perspec- quickly deserve access to quality ad- almost pulled it off. tive on life. A successful person can lay vice, without fear that financial bias is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.006 S23OCPT1 S6088 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 clouding their broker’s judgment. Un- by awarding development funds for The General Motors Corporation fortunately, that access to quality, un- pathobiologists to investigate the would then take over administering biased advice was ultimately over- cause. The issue turned out far more the institute, establishing the General turned, in part thanks to the efforts of complicated than initially expected, Motors Institute, GMI. The institute Eugene Scalia. but Dr. Monahan smartly worked to al- continued to train not only engineers More Federal oversight and stricter locate $3 million in Federal disaster re- and mechanics but also managers and safeguards are necessary to prevent the lief funds to investigate the source. administrative staff. This training was exploitation and discrimination of Over 3 years, 65 researchers at 30 insti- highly successful, and in 1945, GMI working people; yet Eugene Scalia has tutions too part in 21 lobster research added a fifth-year thesis requirement dedicated his career to fighting against projects. This research helped uncover and became a degree-granting college. the existing safeguards. He argued that essential information for lobster biolo- Due to innovation through the 1950s more than 30 women alleging sexual gists and led to changes in State and and 1960s, GMI continued to evolve harassment and retaliation should local pesticide usage for mosquito con- with the inclusion of majors such as have their claims thrown out, defended trol. electrical engineering and added over a company that refused to hire a One of the other landmarks of Dr. 70 new courses. Presidents Guy R. woman because she had dreadlocks, Monahan’s directorship was his expan- Cowing and Harold P. Rodes—who up- and fought against corporate whistle- sion of Sea Grant’s international col- dated labs, equipment, and began build- blowers. He has also worked to under- laboration. Recognizing the advantages ing the campus as we know it today— mine the rights and protections pro- of overseas partnerships, Dr. Monahan added buildings such as the Campus vided by the Americans with Disabil- worked with universities and govern- Center and Thompson Residence Hall. ities Act, stating that workers with ment agencies to forge new connec- In the early 1980s, GM divested itself, disabilities should not be provided tions that would support the exchange which led to GMI becoming a private, workplace accommodations. of innovative marine education, re- nonproft university, but it was not When I go back to my home in New- search, and technology. Impressively, until 1998 that the institution changed ark, I see many working families strug- he launched the Irish-American Aqua- its name a final time to honor one of gling to make ends meet, sometimes culture Initiative. This initiative the founders of the institution, Charles while working two to three jobs. They launched a formal collaboration be- Kettering, who was an early and strong often face underemployment, wage tween Northeast United States Sea proponent of professional cooperative stagnation, wage theft, and a variety of Grant programs and universities in the education. Kettering University con- other tactics meant to keep wages Republic of Ireland and Northern Ire- tinued to grow and develop as tech- down and suppress worker rights. They land. Dr. Monahan also helped to estab- nologies and advancements changed deserve a Secretary of Labor that will lish relationships with Sea Grant ac- throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. fight for them. The Trump administra- tivities in Mexico, Chile, China, and Today, Kettering University offers a tion and the previous Secretary of Germany, which set a new standard for variety of programs in addition to en- Labor have been relentless in their ef- international cooperation. gineering related programs which in- Among his many accomplishments as forts to roll back workers’ rights, at- clude pre-med, bioinformatics, engi- director of Connecticut Sea Grant, Dr. tack unions, and undermine civil lib- neering, physics, and the expansion of Monahan also served on the Sea Grant erties. Unfortunately, I do not have their business program, including a Association, a nonprofit that organizes any reason to believe that Secretary master of business administration de- events at the national level and advo- Scalia will be any different. This is gree. Kettering University continues to cates for better understanding, use, why I must express my deep concern evolve to meet the needs of a tech- and conservation of natural resources. and opposition to his nomination and nology-infused and rapidly changing Thanks to his outstanding efforts, Sea confirmation as Secretary of Labor. society, whether in the automotive in- Grant has developed into an even more f dustry or in science and business. This successful program. In recognition of includes new projects such as the GM ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS his immense and ongoing contribu- Mobility Research Center and ventures tions, the Sea Grant Association into autonomous vehicles as well as ar- awarded Dr. Monahan its prestigious TRIBUTE TO DR. EDWARD C. tificial intelligence. MONAHAN President’s Award in 2000 and 2001, along with its Distinguished Service In addition to their academic initia- ∑ Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, Award in 2005. tives, Kettering University has consist- today I wish to recognize Dr. Edward C. I applaud his lifetime of dogged com- ently given back to the Flint commu- Monahan, a professor at the University mitment to Connecticut’s coastal and nity through service and community of Connecticut and longtime director marine health and hope my colleagues engagement. Kettering helped estab- of Connecticut Sea Grant. will join me in thanking Dr. Monahan lish the University Avenue Corridor Throughout his two decade tenure as for his extraordinary contributions to Coalition to beautify and draw invest- director, Dr. Monahan positively trans- the marine sciences.∑ ment to the area. Students continue to formed Connecticut Sea Grant, which give back through community service, f is an integral part of a national net- whether it is helping to clean up a yard work of programs that strive to protect 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF or engineering a solution to aid the and enhance our coastal and marine KETTERING UNIVERSITY greater community. During the height ecosystems through outreach, edu- ∑ Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I rise of the Flint water crisis, when the cation, research, and technology. His today to recognize the 100th anniver- community was in dire need of assist- remarkable work and visionary leader- sary of Kettering University. Located ance, a group of Kettering’s engineer- ship secured vital funding for initia- in the heart of Flint, MI, Kettering ing students took action and developed tives that improved the water quality University provides world-class edu- an adapter to allow water filters to be in the Long Island Sound and helped cation and has helped propel students accommodated to all types of faucets. establish a full-fledged Sea Grant Col- into careers that sit on the forefront of Kettering University has become a lege Program in our State. innovation. hub of modernization and inventive- Dr. Monahan demonstrated his excel- In 1919, in the infancy of what would ness, proven by their ranking as fourth lent qualities as a leader through his become the automotive stronghold in the country in producing alumni decisive problem solving and readiness within Southeast Michigan, Kettering who hold patents. Kettering’s alumni to find and implement solutions to University began as the School of have become leaders in a variety of critically important issues. A notable Automobile Trades, eventually re- fields and lead notable organizations example came in 1999, when the Long named the Flint Institute of Tech- such as Henry Juszkiewicz, who is the Island Sound faced lobster die-off, an nology, under the direction of Mr. Al- former chairman and CEO of Gibson unprecedented disaster for the sound’s bert Sobey, who trained mechanics and Guitar, James McCaslin, former Presi- resources. He responded immediately engineers for Buick. dent and COO of Harley-Davidson

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.008 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6089 Motor Company, and Mary Barra, cur- anniversary and thank them for the MEASURES REFERRED ∑ rent chairman and CEO of General Mo- work they do for Ohioans. The following bills were read the first tors Corporation. Kettering’s graduates and the second times by unanimous have reshaped industries and continue f consent, and referred as indicated: to do so today. H.R. 598. An act to support the independ- Throughout its 100-year history, Ket- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity tering University has fostered an envi- At 9:58 a.m., a message from the of Georgia, and for other purposes; to the ronment of innovation, ingenuity, and Committee on Foreign Relations. community. The university is deeply House of Representatives, delivered by H.R. 724. An act to revise section 48 of title rooted in the city of Flint and has been Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, 18, United States Code, and for other pur- an indispensable partner in the city’s announced that the House has passed poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. development and renewal. I ask my col- the following bill, without amendment: H.R. 835. An act to impose criminal sanc- leagues to join me in recognizing this S. 693. An act to amend title 36, United tions on certain persons involved in inter- national doping fraud conspiracies, to pro- important milestone in the history of States Code, to require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of vide restitution for victims of such conspir- Kettering University as it celebrates acies, and to require sharing of information its centennial.∑ the United States is displayed on certain Federal property. with the United States Anti-Doping Agency f to assist its fight against doping, and for The message also announced that the other purposes; to the Committee on Com- RECOGNIZING THE AREA House has passed the following bills, in merce, Science, and Transportation. PROGRESS COUNCIL OF WARREN which it requests the concurrence of H.R. 1123. An act to amend title 28, United COUNTY the Senate: States Code, to modify the composition of ∑ Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today H.R. 598. An act to support the independ- the eastern judicial district of Arkansas, and I wish to recognize the Area Progress ence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity for other purposes; to the Committee on the of Georgia, and for other purposes. Judiciary. Council of Warren, County, Ohio, in H.R. 2513. An act to ensure that persons H.R. 724. An act to revise section 48 of title honor of their 50th anniversary. who form corporations or limited liability 18, United States Code, and for other pur- The Area Progress Council, a non- companies in the United States disclose the poses . profit, nonpartisan organization, was beneficial owners of those corporations or H.R. 835. An act to impose criminal sanc- limited liability companies, in order to pre- formally incorporated 50 years ago on tions on certain persons involved in inter- vent wrongdoers from exploiting United September 30, 1969. The mission was national doping fraud conspiracies, to pro- States corporations and limited liability and continues to be to plan and pro- vide restitution for victims of such conspir- companies for criminal gain, to assist law mote positive growth and development acies, and to require sharing of information enforcement in detecting, preventing, and with the United States Anti-Doping Agency of Warren County, OH. It works with punishing terrorism, money laundering, and to assist its fight against doping, and for local, State, and Federal governments other misconduct involving United States other purposes. to promote representation of commu- corporations and limited liability compa- H.R. 1123. An act to amend title 28, United nity interests, facilitates programs to nies, and for other purposes; to the Com- States Code, to modify the composition of promote current and future leaders, mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- the eastern judicial district of Arkansas, and fairs. and supports initiatives to promote a for other purposes. positive and proactive climate for eco- H.R. 2426. An act to amend title 17, United The following concurrent resolution nomic growth. States Code, to establish an alternative dis- was read, and referred as indicated: For example, Project Excellence En- pute resolution program for copyright small H. Con. Res. 32. Concurrent resolution ex- dowment, established in 1987, seeks to claims, and for other purposes. pressing the sense of Congress regarding the annually identify, recognize, and re- The message further announced that execution-style murders of United States ward excellent public educators in the House has agreed to the following citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Warren County. In addition, Leader- concurrent resolution, in which it re- the Republic of Serbia in July 1999; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. ship Warren County was developed in quests the concurrence of the Senate: f 2000 to create a dynamic network of in- H. Con. Res. 32. Concurrent resolution ex- formed decision-makers whose in- pressing the sense of Congress regarding the MEASURES PLACED ON THE creased awareness and commitment to execution-style murders of United States CALENDAR serve will energize its citizens to shape citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the county’s future. the Republic of Serbia in July 1999. The following joint resolution was read the second time, and placed on the APC has supported and collaborated The message also announced that calendar: with many organizations, including: pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 1903(b), and the Little Miami Conservatory (1967); War- order of the House of January 3, 2019, S.J. Res. 59. Joint resolution expressing ren County Park District (1970); United the Speaker appoints the following the sense of Congress on the precipitous Way of Warren County (1970); County withdrawal of United States Armed Forces Member on the part of the House of from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey’s Planner (1972); Warren County Career Representatives to the Board of Visi- unprovoked incursion into Syria. Center (1976); Ralph J. Stolle Country- tors to the United States Coast Guard side YMCA (1976); Warren County Big The following bill was read the first Academy: Mr. CUNNINGHAM of South and second times by unanimous con- Brothers Big Sisters (1978); Well-head Carolina. and Aquifer Protection (1992–1994); Wid- sent, and placed on the calendar: ening (1994–1999); Warren County Col- At 12:43 p.m., a message from the H.R. 2426. An act to amend title 17, United lege Task Force (2001–2003); establish- House of Representatives, delivered by States Code, to establish an alternative dis- pute resolution program for copyright small ment of Sinclair Mason Campus (2007); Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, claims, and for other purposes. and Rachel A Hutzel Observatory announced that the House has passed project located at Camp Joy (2011). the following bill, in which it requests f Ongoing efforts include organizing the concurrence of the Senate: EXECUTIVE AND OTHER the Annual Warren County Economic H.R. 2513. An act to ensure that persons COMMUNICATIONS Outlook Breakfast, since 1983; hosting who form corporations or limited liability The following communications were the State of the County, since 1990; and companies in the United States disclose the laid before the Senate, together with organizing the Columbus Excursion, beneficial owners of those corporations or accompanying papers, reports, and doc- since 2000, where a group of educators limited liability companies, in order to pre- uments, and were referred as indicated: and business men and women travel to vent wrongdoers from exploiting United Columbus to meet with the directors of States corporations and limited liability EC–2992. A communication from the Attor- companies for criminal gain, to assist law ney-Advisor, Office of General Counsel, De- the Ohio Department of Education in enforcement in detecting, preventing, and partment of Transportation, transmitting, the morning and State legislators in punishing terrorism, money laundering, and pursuant to law, a report relative to a va- the afternoon. other misconduct involving United States cancy for the position of Administrator, Na- I congratulate the Area Progress corporations and limited liability compa- tional Highway Traffic Safety Administra- Council of Warren County on their 50th nies, and for other purposes. tion, Department of Transportation, received

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.024 S23OCPT1 S6090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 in the Office of the President of the Senate eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- on October 17, 2019; to the Committee on partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2993. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South At- ‘‘Fisheries Off the Exclusive Economic Zone tor of the Regulatory Management Division, lantic; 2019 Recreational Accountability Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Final 2019 and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Measure and Closure for South Atlantic Red 2020 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Grouper’’ (RIN0648–XS012) received in the Of- (RIN0648–XG471) received in the Office of the titled ‘‘The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- President of the Senate on October 15, 2019; (SAFE) Vehicles Rule Part One: One Na- ber 15, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, tional Program’’ ((RIN2127–AL76) (FRL No. Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. 10000–45–OAR)) received during adjournment EC–3001. A communication from the Acting EC–3008. A communication from the Acting of the Senate in the Office of the President Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regu- of the Senate on September 27, 2019; to the eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- latory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Committee on Commerce, Science, and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Service, Department of Commerce, transmit- Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2994. A communication from the Fed- ‘‘Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South At- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United eral Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and lantic; 2019 Recreational Accountability States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department Measure and Closure for the South Atlantic Fishing Year 2019 Recreational Management of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to Other Jacks Complex’’ (RIN0648–XS013) re- Measures’’ (RIN0648–BI69) received in the Of- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- ceived in the Office of the President of the fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- ment of the Eastern Connecticut Highlands Senate on October 15, 2019; to the Committee ber 15, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Viticultural Area’’ (RIN1513–AC41) received on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–3002. A communication from the Acting EC–3009. A communication from the Acting on October 22, 2019; to the Committee on Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- EC–2995. A communication from the Acting partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, lantic Highly Migratory Species; Commer- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pe- cial Aggregated Large Coastal Shark and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled lagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and At- Hammerhead Shark Management Group in ‘‘Fisheries Off the Exclusive Economic Zone lantic Region; Commercial Closure for Span- the Atlantic Region; Retention Limit Ad- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Pot Catcher/ ish Mackerel’’ (RIN0648–XG588) received in justment’’ (RIN0648–XT024) received in the Processers in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- the Office of the President of the Senate on Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- lands Management Area’’ (RIN0648–XY029) October 15, 2019; to the Committee on Com- tober 22, 2019; to the Committee on Com- received in the Office of the President of the merce, Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. Senate on October 15, 2019; to the Committee EC–3003. A communication from the Acting EC–3010. A communication from the Man- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2996. A communication from the Acting eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Aviation Administration, Department of Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ant to law, the report of a rule entitled eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Re- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0441)) Transfers from NC to VA and ME to CT’’ lease of Groundfish Reserves in the Bering received during adjournment of the Senate (RIN0648–XX012) received in the Office of the Sea and Aleutian Islands’’ (RIN0648–XF292) in the Office of the President of the Senate President of the Senate on October 15, 2019; received in the Office of the President of the on October 18, 2019; to the Committee on to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Senate on October 15, 2019; to the Committee Commerce, Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. EC–3011. A communication from the Man- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3004. A communication from the Acting EC–2997. A communication from the Acting agement and Program Analyst, Federal Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Aviation Administration, Department of eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘International Fisheries; Western and Cen- ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ ‘‘Fisheries Off the Exclusive Economic Zone tral Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0497)) Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in Species; Closure of Purse Seine Fishery in received during adjournment of the Senate the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- the ELAPS in 2019’’ (RIN0648–PIR–A001) re- in the Office of the President of the Senate ment Area’’ (RIN0648–XG591) received in the ceived in the Office of the President of the on October 18, 2019; to the Committee on Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- Senate on October 15, 2019; to the Committee Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tober 15, 2019; to the Committee on Com- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3012. A communication from the Man- merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3005. A communication from the Direc- agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2998. A communication from the Acting tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Aviation Administration, Department of Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ ant to law, the report of a rule entitled eries Off the Exclusive Economic Zone Off ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0194)) ‘‘Fisheries Off the Exclusive Economic Zone Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Bering received during adjournment of the Senate Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Hook-and-line Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian in the Office of the President of the Senate Catcher/Processors in the Central Regu- Islands Management Area’’ (RIN0648–XY039) on October 18, 2019; to the Committee on latory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648– received in the Office of the President of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. XG869) received in the Office of the President Senate on October 15, 2019; to the Committee EC–3013. A communication from the Man- of the Senate on October 15, 2019; to the Com- on Commerce , Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–3006. A communication from the Dep- Aviation Administration, Department of tation. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2999. A communication from the Acting Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Magnuson-Stevens Act Provision; Fisheries 2018–0495)) received during adjournment of ant to law, the report of a rule entitled off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Ground- the Senate in the Office of the President of ‘‘Fisheries Off the Exclusive Economic Zone fish Fishery; Annual Specifications and Man- the Senate on October 18, 2019; to the Com- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels agement Measures for the 2019 Tribal and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Greater Than or Equal to 60 Feet Length Non-Tribal Fisheries for Pacific Whiting, tation. Overall Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Requirement to Consider Chinook Salm- EC–3014. A communication from the Man- and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ on Bycatch Before Reapportioning Tribal agement and Program Analyst, Federal (RIN0648–XY038) received in the Office of the Whiting’’ (RIN0648–BI67) received in the Of- Aviation Administration, Department of President of the Senate on October 15, 2019; fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ber 15, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- EC–3000. A communication from the Acting EC–3007. A communication from the Dep- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory 2019–0715)) received during adjournment of

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the Senate in the Office of the President of sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- BOOKER, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. HIRONO, the Senate on October 18, 2019; to the Com- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to Prohibi- Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. REED, Ms. SMITH, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tions and Restrictions on Proprietary Trad- Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. WARNER, Mr. tation. ing and Certain Interests in, and Relation- WYDEN, and Mr. KING): EC–3015. A communication from the Man- ships with, Hedge Funds and Private Equity S. 2669. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Funds’’ (RIN3235–AM10) received in the Of- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obli- Aviation Administration, Department of fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- gation to report acts of foreign election in- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ber 22, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, fluence and require implementation of com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Housing, and Urban Affairs. pliance and reporting systems by Federal ness Directives; Rolls Royce Deutschland EC–3024. A communication from the Board campaigns to detect and report such acts, Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Members of the Railroad Retirement Board, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s Rules and Administration. ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0693)) 2019 Annual Report; to the Committee on By Ms. SMITH (for herself, Ms. ROSEN, received during adjournment of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): in the Office of the President of the Senate S. 2670. A bill to award career pathways in- on October 18, 2019; to the Committee on f novation grants to local educational agen- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS cies and consortia of local educational agen- EC–3016. A communication from the Man- cies, to provide technical assistance within agement and Program Analyst, Federal The following petitions and memo- the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Aviation Administration, Department of rials were laid before the Senate and Education to administer the grants and sup- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to were referred or ordered to lie on the port the local educational agencies with the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- table as indicated: preparation of grant applications and man- ness Directives; Various Transport Air- POM–148. A resolution adopted by the City agement of grant funds, to amend the Higher planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Council of Hialeah, Florida urging reevalua- Education Act of 1965 to support community 2019–0444)) received during adjournment of tion of an application for permanent resident college and industry partnerships, and for the Senate in the Office of the President of status by the United States Citizenship and other purposes; to the Committee on Health, the Senate on October 18, 2019; to the Com- Immigration Services (USCIS); to the Com- Education, Labor, and Pensions. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mittee on the Judiciary. By Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Ms. tation. POM–149. A petition from a citizen of the HIRONO, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. EC–3017. A communication from the Attor- State of Texas relative to federal courts; to BLUMENTHAL, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. DURBIN): of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- S. 2671. A bill to build safer, thriving com- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled f munities, and save lives by investing in ef- ‘‘Safety Zone; Allegheny River, Mile 0 to REPORTS OF COMMITTEES fective violence reduction initiatives; to the Mile 0.25, Pittsburgh, PA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) Committee on the Judiciary. (Docket No. USCG–2019–0806)) received in the The following reports of committees By Mr. HAWLEY (for himself and Mrs. Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- were submitted: BLACKBURN): tober 17, 2019; to the Committee on Com- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee S. 2672. A bill to require that the head- merce, Science, and Transportation. on Energy and Natural Resources, with an quarters of certain Federal agencies and per- EC–3018. A communication from the Attor- amendment: manent duty stations of employees of cer- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department S. 1751. A bill to amend the Reclamation tain Federal agencies be relocated in order of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Project Act of 1939 to authorize pumped stor- to provide an opportunity to build needed in- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled age hydropower development utilizing mul- frastructure in certain areas and to share ‘‘Safety Zone; San Jacinto River, tiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs the benefits of Federal employment with Channelview, TX’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket (Rept. No. 116–140). economically distressed regions; to the Com- No. USCG–2019–0818)) received in the Office of By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- the President of the Senate on October 17, on Energy and Natural Resources, with mental Affairs. 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, amendments: By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Ms. Science, and Transportation. S. 1821. A bill to amend the Energy Inde- MCSALLY, Ms. HIRONO, and Mrs. CAP- EC–3019. A communication from the Attor- pendence and Security Act of 2007 to provide ITO): ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department for research on, and the development and de- S. 2673. A bill to amend title 10, United of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ployment of, marine energy, and for other States Code, to provide for eating disorders ant to law, the report of a rule entitled purposes (Rept. No. 116–141). treatment for members and certain former ‘‘Safety Zone for Fireworks Display; Pa- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee members of the uniformed services, and de- tapsco River, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD’’ on Energy and Natural Resources, without pendents of such members, and for other pur- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2019– amendment: poses; to the Committee on Armed Services. 0571)) received in the Office of the President S. 1931. A bill to require the Administrator By Mrs. CAPITO (for herself and Mr. of the Senate on October 17, 2019; to the Com- of the Western Area Power Administration CARDIN): mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- to establish a pilot project to provide in- S. 2674. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking tation. Water Act to establish a grant program for EC–3020. A communication from the Attor- creased transparency for customers, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–142). improving infrastructure asset management ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department by small public water systems, and for other of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, with purposes; to the Committee on Environment ant to law, the report of a rule entitled and Public Works. ‘‘Safety Zone; Manasquan Inlet, Manasquan, amendments: S. 2137. A bill to promote energy savings in By Mr. BOOKER: NJ’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– S. 2675. A bill to authorize the Secretary of residential buildings and industry, and for 2019–0799)) received in the Office of the Presi- Health and Human Services to carry out ac- other purposes (Rept. No. 116–143). dent of the Senate on October 17, 2019; to the tivities relating to neglected diseases of pov- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee Committee on Commerce, Science, and erty; to the Committee on Health, Edu- on Energy and Natural Resources, without Transportation. cation, Labor, and Pensions. amendment: EC–3021. A communication from the Attor- By Mr. MENENDEZ: ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department S. 2333. A bill to provide for enhanced en- S. 2676. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ergy grid security (Rept. No. 116–144). enue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for em- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- H.R. 1420. A bill to amend the Energy Inde- ployer-provided job training, and for other cial Local Regulation; Gulf of Mexico, Fort pendence and Security Act of 2007 to pro- purposes; to the Committee on Finance. Myers Beach, FL’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket mote energy efficiency via information and By Ms. SMITH: No. USCG–2019–0602)) received in the Office of computing technologies, and for other pur- S. 2677. A bill to amend the Older Ameri- the President of the Senate on October 17, poses (Rept. No. 116–145). cans Act of 1965 to address social isolation 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, f and loneliness, and for other purposes; to the Science, and Transportation. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and EC–3022. A communication from the Sec- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Pensions. retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. ant to law, a six-month periodic report on The following bills and joint resolu- BROWN): the national emergency with respect to Iran tions were introduced, read the first S. 2678. A bill to promote economic secu- rity and workplace accountability for the that was declared in Executive Order 12170 and second times by unanimous con- on November 14, 1979; to the Committee on workers of air carriers, and their subcontrac- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. sent, and referred as indicated: tors, and for other purposes; to the Com- EC–3023. A communication from the Sec- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Ms. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- BALDWIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. mental Affairs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:17 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.015 S23OCPT1 S6092 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself and communities, improve school safety, and for sponsors of S. 605, a bill to assist States Mr. ISAKSON): other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- in carrying out projects to expand the S. 2679. A bill to facilitate the automatic diciary. child care workforce and child care fa- acquisition of citizenship for lawful perma- f cilities in the States, and for other pur- nent resident children of military and Fed- poses. eral Government personnel residing abroad, SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND S. 685 and for other purposes; to the Committee on SENATE RESOLUTIONS the Judiciary. At the request of Mr. LEE, the name By Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Mr. The following concurrent resolutions of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- BLUMENTHAL): and Senate resolutions were read, and BIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 685, S. 2680. A bill to impose sanctions with re- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: a bill to amend the Inspector General spect to foreign support for Palestinian ter- By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. Act of 1978 relative to the powers of the rorism, and for other purposes; to the Com- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. JONES, mittee on Foreign Relations. Department of Justice Inspector Gen- Mr. CRUZ, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. TILLIS, Ms. By Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mrs. eral. DUCKWORTH, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. COONS, CAPITO): S. 877 Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. CASEY): S. 2681. A bill to promote and ensure deliv- At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the ery of high-quality special education and re- S. Res. 374. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2019, as a names of the Senator from Virginia lated services to students with visual disabil- (Mr. WARNER), the Senator from Michi- ities or who are deaf or hard of hearing or national day of remembrance of the tragic gan (Mr. PETERS), the Senator from deaf-blind through instructional methodolo- terrorist bombing of the United States Ma- gies meeting their unique learning needs, to rine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the Senator enhance accountability for the provision of 1983; to the Committee on Armed Services. from Maine (Mr. KING), the Senator such services, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. from Arizona (Ms. SINEMA), the Sen- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and BROWN): ator from Minnesota (Ms. SMITH), the S. Res. 375. A resolution recognizing the Pensions. Senator from Nevada (Ms. ROSEN), the By Mr. JOHNSON (for himself, Mrs. 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), FEINSTEIN, Mr. SCOTT of South Caro- the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. lina, and Mr. BRAUN): By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. MURPHY), the Senator from Vermont S. 2682. A bill to amend the SOAR Act; to MERKLEY): the Committee on Homeland Security and S. Con. Res. 28. A concurrent resolution (Mr. LEAHY), the Senator from Mary- Governmental Affairs. congratulating the Portland Trail Blazers on land (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator By Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. VAN the 50th anniversary of their inaugural sea- from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN) were HOLLEN): son; to the Committee on Commerce, added as cosponsors of S. 877, a bill to S. 2683. A bill to establish a task force to Science, and Transportation. prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for assist States in implementing hiring require- f other purposes. ments for child care staff members to im- S. 1126 prove child safety; to the Committee on ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the S. 299 By Mr. BOOKER: name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. S. 2684. A bill to require Community Devel- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. opment Block Grant and Surface Transpor- name of the Senator from New York 1126, a bill to provide better care for tation Block Grant recipients to develop a (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- Americans living with Alzheimer’s dis- strategy to support inclusive zoning policies, sponsor of S. 299, a bill to amend title ease and related dementias and their to allow for a credit to support housing af- VII of the Public Health Service Act to caregivers, while accelerating progress fordability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. reauthorize programs that support toward prevention strategies, disease By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. VAN interprofessional geriatric education modifying treatments, and, ultimately, HOLLEN): and training to develop a geriatric-ca- a cure. S. 2685. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Re- pable workforce, improving health out- S. 1253 porting Act to require that a consumer au- comes for a growing and diverse aging At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the thorize the release of certain information; to American population and their fami- name of the Senator from North Da- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and lies, and for other purposes. Urban Affairs. kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. S. 430 sponsor of S. 1253, a bill to apply re- COONS): At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the quirements relating to delivery sales of S. 2686. A bill to improve reporting of the name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. cigarettes to delivery sales of elec- distribution of controlled substances, and for SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. tronic nicotine delivery systems, and other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- 430, a bill to extend the Secure Rural for other purposes. diciary. S. 1273 By Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. Schools and Community Self-Deter- At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the WICKER): mination Act of 2000. S. 2687. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking S. 509 name of the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the Control Act to establish pilot programs to sponsor of S. 1273, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. assist low-income households in maintaining 17, United States Code, to establish an ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. access to sanitation services and drinking alternative dispute resolution program 509, a bill to require the Secretary of water, and for other purposes; to the Com- for copyright small claims, and for the Treasury to mint coins in com- mittee on Environment and Public Works. other purposes. By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. memoration of the United States Coast S. 1282 WHITEHOUSE): Guard. S. 2688. A bill to amend the Energy Policy At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name S. 518 Act of 2005 to establish an Office of Tech- of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. nology Transitions, and for other purposes; At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the MCSALLY) was added as a cosponsor of to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. S. 1282, a bill to amend the Internal sources. ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain By Mr. BOOKER: 518, a bill to amend title XVIII of the rules related to the determination of S. 2689. A bill to prohibit the use of biomet- Social Security Act to provide for ric recognition technology and biometric unrelated business taxable income. analytics in certain federally assisted rental Medicare coverage of certain S. 1300 dwelling units, and for other purposes; to the lymphedema compression treatment At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban items as items of durable medical names of the Senator from New Mexico Affairs. equipment. (Mr. UDALL), the Senator from South By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Ms. S. 605 Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM), the Senator MCSALLY, Ms. ERNST, Mr. TILLIS, At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the from Wyoming (Mr. BARRASSO), the Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina): names of the Senator from Arizona Senator from North Carolina (Mr. S. 2690. A bill to reduce mass violence, (Ms. SINEMA) and the Senator from BURR) and the Senator from Montana strengthen mental health collaboration in Iowa (Ms. ERNST) were added as co- (Mr. DAINES) were added as cosponsors

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United States Code, to provide for (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- S. 2132 automatic continuing resolutions. sponsor of S. 1414, a bill to provide At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the S. 2639 bankruptcy relief for student bor- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. At the request of Mr. UDALL, the rowers. RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from New York S. 1421 2132, a bill to promote security and pro- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the vide justice for United States victims sponsor of S. 2639, a bill to restore in- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- of international terrorism. tegrity to America’s Election. ASEY vania (Mr. C ) was added as a co- S. 2158 S. 2641 sponsor of S. 1421, a bill to award a At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the At the request of Mr. RISCH, the Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. name of the Senator from Delaware Headquarters Special Troops and the COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor 3133d Signal Service Company in rec- 2158, a bill to improve certain programs of S. 2641, a bill to promote United ognition of their unique and distin- of the Department of Health and States national security and prevent guished service as a ‘‘Ghost Army’’ Human Services with respect to heri- the resurgence of ISIS, and for other that conducted deception operations in table disorders. purposes. Europe during World War II. S. 2160 S. 2655 S. 1524 At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the Carolina, the name of the Senator from name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. name of the Senator from California Maryland (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a cosponsor as a cosponsor of S. 2160, a bill to re- of S. 2655, a bill to amend title IV of of S. 1524, a bill to provide for the over- quire carbon monoxide alarms in cer- the Higher Education Act of 1965 in all health and well-being of young peo- tain federally assisted housing, and for order to increase the amount of finan- ple, including the promotion of lifelong other purposes. cial support available for working stu- sexual health and healthy relation- S. 2216 dents. ships, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. PETERS, the S.J. RES. 56 S. 1757 name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. At the request of Ms. ERNST, the At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from North Da- name of the Senator from Montana 2216, a bill to require the Secretary of kota (Mr. CRAMER), the Senator from (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor Veterans Affairs to formally recognize New Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) and the of S.J. Res. 56, a joint resolution pro- caregivers of veterans, notify veterans Senator from Texas (Mr. CORNYN) were viding for congressional disapproval and caregivers of clinical determina- added as cosponsors of S. 1757, a bill to under chapter 8 of title 5, United tions relating to eligibility for care- award a Congressional Gold Medal, col- States Code, of the rule submitted by giver programs, and temporarily ex- lectively, to the United States Army the Department of Education relating tend benefits for veterans who are de- Rangers Veterans of World War II in to ‘‘Borrower Defense Institutional Ac- termined ineligible for the family care- recognition of their extraordinary serv- countability’’. giver program, and for other purposes. ice during World War II. S.J. RES. 59 S. 2240 S. 1831 At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the the names of the Senator from Okla- name of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Rhode Island homa (Mr. LANKFORD), the Senator (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor from Pennsylvania (Mr. TOOMEY), the of S. 1831, a bill to amend chapter 44 of sponsor of S. 2240, a bill to promote Senator from Alaska (Mr. SULLIVAN), title 18, United States Code, to prohibit digital citizenship and media literacy. the Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST), the the distribution of 3D printer plans for S. 2467 Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. FISCHER) the printing of firearms, and for other At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- purposes. name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. ERTS) were added as cosponsors of S.J. S. 1835 ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Res. 59, a joint resolution expressing At the request of Mr. CASEY, the 2467, a bill to establish a program to the sense of Congress on the precipi- name of the Senator from New Hamp- award grants to entities that provide tous withdrawal of United States shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- transportation connectors from criti- Armed Forces from Syria and Afghani- sponsor of S. 1835, a bill to reauthorize cally underserved urban communities stan, and Turkey’s unprovoked incur- the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, and rural communities to green spaces. sion into Syria. and for other purposes. S. 2485 S. RES. 292 S. 1838 At the request of Mr. PETERS, the At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the name of the Senator from Connecticut name of the Senator from Pennsyl- names of the Senator from Pennsyl- (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- vania (Mr. CASEY) and the Senator of S. 2485, a bill to prohibit Federal sponsor of S. Res. 292, a resolution call- from West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) were agencies from using Government funds ing on the Government of Cameroon added as cosponsors of S. 1838, a bill to to pay for expenses at lodging estab- and armed separatist groups to respect amend the Hong Kong Policy Act of lishments that are owned by or employ the human rights of all Cameroonian 1992, and for other purposes. certain public officials or their rel- citizens, to end all violence, and to pur- S. 1992 atives. sue an inclusive dialogue to resolve the At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the S. 2491 conflict in the Northwest and South- name of the Senator from Tennessee At the request of Mr. UDALL, the west regions. (Mr. ALEXANDER) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. S. RES. 303 sponsor of S. 1992, a bill to amend the ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. HAWLEY, the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of 2491, a bill to terminate certain rules names of the Senator from Georgia funds. issued by the Secretary of the Interior (Mr. ISAKSON) and the Senator from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:53 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.021 S23OCPT1 S6094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) were added Our legislation, at no cost to the con- we are left to look at the factors that as cosponsors of S. Res. 303, a resolu- sumer, seeks to give Americans greater led to these attacks and to try to do tion calling upon the leadership of the control over when and how their con- something to prevent the sequence of Government of the Democratic Peo- sumer reports are released when apply- events from playing out again in the ple’s Republic of Korea to dismantle its ing for new credit, a loan, or insurance. future. kwan-li-so political prison labor camp It also would require consumer report- Following the shooting in Sutherland system, and for other purposes. ing agencies to verify a consumer’s Springs, we quickly learned some dis- AMENDMENT NO. 949 identity and secure the consumer’s per- turbing facts about the shooter and At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the mission before releasing consumer re- how he obtained his weapons. He had a name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. ports in instances that are particularly history of violence and a criminal con- KING) was added as a cosponsor of vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. viction that should have prevented him amendment No. 949 intended to be pro- Additionally. our legislation compels from ever purchasing a firearm. But posed to H.R. 3055, a bill making appro- every consumer reporting agency to this information was never uploaded priations for the Departments of Com- take appropriate steps to prevent un- into the background check system run merce and Justice, Science, and Re- authorized access to the consumer re- by the FBI. As a result, the shooter lated Agencies for the fiscal year end- ports and personal information they was able to purchase four firearms, ing September 30, 2020, and for other maintain. These changes are designed three of which were used in the attack. purposes. to make it tougher for criminals to He shouldn’t have been able to do that. f fraudulently open new credit or insur- Every time something like this hap- ance accounts in other peoples names. pens, it is only natural to say: What if? STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED I urge our colleagues to cosponsor What if those convictions had been BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS this commonsense legislative effort, uploaded? What if he wasn’t able to By Mr. REED (for himself and and I thank Senator VAN HOLLEN, the purchase those firearms? Could we Mr. VAN HOLLEN): National Consumer Law Center (on be- have stopped this terrible loss of life? S. 2685. A bill to amend the Fair half of its low-income clients), U.S. My goal then, as it is now, is to do Credit Reporting Act to require that a PIRG, Americans for Financial Re- everything I can to make sure those consumer authorize the release of cer- form, the Center for Digital Democ- questions don’t have to be asked again. tain information; to the Committee on racy, Consumer Action, the Consumer Ten days after the Sutherland Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Federation of America, Consumer Re- Springs shooting, I introduced a piece Mr. REED. Today, I am joined by ports, Demos, the NAACP, the National of legislation called Fix NICS—Fix the Senator VAN HOLLEN in reintroducing Association of Consumer Advocates, National Instant Criminal Background the Consumer Credit Control Act, the National Fair Housing Alliance, Check System—to fill the gaps in our which gives consumers greater control Public Citizen, Tennessee Citizen Ac- background check system and ensure over when and how their consumer re- tion, and the Woodstock Institute for that government agencies submit rel- ports are shared by consumer reporting their support. evant evidence. We worked hard on it agencies. over a long period of time, and it Our current consumer reporting sys- By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Ms. passed with more than 70 Senate bipar- tem is backwards. Consumer reporting MCSALLY, Ms. ERNST, Mr. tisan cosponsors. agencies collect extensive amounts of TILLIS, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. What is the result of the Fix NICS personal information on consumers, SCOTT of South Carolina): bill we passed in the wake of Suther- often without their knowledge, in order S. 2690. A bill to reduce mass vio- land Springs? We now know that the to compile consumer reports. These re- lence, strengthen mental health col- Federal Government has increased its ports are then shared with financial in- laboration in communities, improve record submissions to the background stitutions and others, typically with- school safety, and for other purposes; check system by 400 percent—a 400-per- out consent. to the Committee on the Judiciary. cent increase in the background check Following Equifax’s failure in 2017 to Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, 2 system. That means if somebody is dis- secure troves of valuable personally months ago, Texans were mourning the honorably discharged from the mili- identifiable information it collected on loss of 22 of our people killed in a tary, if somebody has been convicted of over 145 million Americans, it was evi- senseless attack in El Paso, TX. Little domestic violence, violated a protec- dent that this system had to change. did we know that we were just days tive order, or convicted of any felony, Indeed, the National Consumer Law away from another violent attack, this the background check system is much Center’s Chi Chi Wu stated in her Octo- time in Midland and Odessa, which more likely to have that derogatory in- ber 2017 testimony before the House Fi- took seven lives. formation in it, and the seller will not nancial Services Committee that the Visiting these communities in the sell that firearm. Because of this legis- Equifax breach ‘‘means half of the US wake of these tragedies is tough— lation, our Federal background data- population and nearly three-quarters of something I have, unfortunately, had bases are becoming stronger and better the consumers with active credit re- experience with following the 2017 by the day and preventing more crimi- ports are now at risk of identity theft shooting in Sutherland Springs and, nals from getting their hands on deadly due to one of the worst—if not the again, in 2018 in Santa Fe High School. weapons that are already prohibited by worst—breaches of consumer data in There are no words to bring comfort to existing law. American history. These Americans the families and the friends and the But it is time once again to revisit are at risk of having false new credit community members who were shaken the way we might reduce the loss of accounts. phony tax returns, and even to their very core by these sudden and life, the way we might be able to re- spurious medical bills incurred in their unwarranted acts of violence. duce these mass violence episodes from good names.’’ To make matters worse. But as I visited with the families and occurring in our country in the future. the risks of identity fraud may not dis- offered my condolences following each Today, I am introducing the Restoring, sipate over time. As Ed Mierzwinski. of these attacks, there was one com- Enhancing, Strengthening, and Pro- U.S. PIRG’s federal Consumer Program mon refrain, one common request: moting Our Nation’s Safety Efforts—or Director. explains ‘‘unlike credit card Please do something. Now, if I knew of the RESPONSE Act, as we call it. Just numbers. your Social Security Number a way to introduce and pass legislation as Fix NICS did, this bill addresses spe- and Date of Birth don’t change and that could stop these types of criminal cific problems to try to prevent at- may even grow more valuable over acts from occurring, I guarantee we tacks and make our communities safer. time, like gold in a bank vault. Much could pass it with 100 percent of the First, this legislation takes aim at worse, they are the keys to ‘‘new ac- Senate and 435 Members of the House, unlicensed firearms dealers who are count identity theft.’ ’’ and the President would sign it. But breaking the existing law. Shortly The Consumer Credit Control Act at- that, unfortunately, is not the human after the Midland-Odessa shooting, we tempts to address these concerns and condition. Unfortunately, there is no learned that the shooter failed a back- fix the current upside down system. quick fix, no simple answer. Instead, ground check when he attempted to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:53 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.023 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6095 buy a gun from a licensed dealer. He that parents literally are in fear of SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS then managed to circumvent the proc- sending their children to school, not ess by purchasing his weapon from knowing whether they may be victim- somebody who appears to have been in SENATE RESOLUTION 374—EX- ized by one of these senseless attacks, PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE the business of manufacturing and sell- especially in the aftermath of Santa Fe ing guns but who is not a registered DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 23, and Parkland High School. Parents are firearms dealer. By not registering as a 2019, AS A NATIONAL DAY OF RE- rightfully concerned about sending dealer, the seller was able to skirt the MEMBRANCE OF THE TRAGIC legal requirement and sell a weapon to their kids to school, and they should TERRORIST BOMBING OF THE the shooter without conducting the not have to live with that. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BARRACKS IN BEIRUT, LEBANON, necessary background check. The RESPONSE Act includes provi- IN 1983 So to prevent unlicensed dealers from sions to help identify students whose continuing to break the law, the RE- behavior indicates a threat of violence Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. WHITE- HOUSE, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. JONES, Mr. SPONSE Act creates a nationwide task and then provide the student with the force to investigate and prosecute CRUZ, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. TILLIS, Ms. appropriate services they may need not those individuals. The task force will DUCKWORTH, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. COONS, focus on those who are illegally selling to be a danger to themselves or others. Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. CASEY) submitted firearms, as well as those attempting By promoting best practices within our the following resolution; which was re- to buy firearms who provide false schools, as well as internet safety poli- ferred to the Committee on Armed statements as part of the background cies, we can help protect both students Services: check. and school faculty and provide parents S. RES. 374 While preventing unlicensed dealers with a little peace of mind. Whereas, in 1982, the United States de- from selling weapons without appro- ployed members of the Armed Forces to Leb- Finally, because so often these shoot- priate background checks is an impor- anon as part of a multinational peace- tant way to reduce violence, it is only ers advertise on social media or cry out keeping force; Whereas, early on the morning of October one factor. I think we have to admit for attention to law enforcement or other people ahead of time, this legis- 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives deto- there isn’t one single solution. It is nated outside of a building at Beirut Inter- multifactorial. There are multiple lation includes provisions to ensure national Airport that served as quarters for things we can and should do. law enforcement can receive timely in- several hundred members of the Armed The second major piece of this legis- formation about potential threats Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping lation improves the quality and avail- made online. Online providers and plat- force; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces ability of mental health care. I asked forms have the ability to share infor- the Odessa police chief following the were killed in the blast; mation with law enforcement today Whereas the members of the Armed Forces shooting in Midland-Odessa: What is it during emergencies. And in the fight killed included 220 Marines, members of the you think we might have been able to against child abuse, the RESPONSE Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 8th do? He said: Well, we need better access Marines Regiment, which made October 23, to mental health diagnoses and treat- Act would expand the scope of informa- 1983, the deadliest day for the Marine Corps ment. tion they can share to include informa- since the Battle of Iwo Jima in February and We clearly need to do more to iden- tion about potential acts of mass vio- March 1945 during World War II; tify and support struggling individuals lence or self-harm or hate crimes or Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps who could pose a danger to themselves casualties, 18 Navy sailors and 3 Army sol- acts of domestic terrorism. diers were killed, and more than 100 other and to others. We know for a fact that The RESPONSE Act has been en- members of the Armed Forces were injured; the majority of gun deaths are sui- dorsed already by a number of law en- Whereas members of the Armed Forces cides, self-inflicted. While mental ill- from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while ness is not the prevailing cause of mass forcement and mental health organiza- serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; violence, enhanced mental health re- tions, including the National Council Whereas, on the same day as the bombing sources, I believe, are critical to saving for Behavioral Health, National Alli- of the Marine Corps barracks, another sui- lives. The RESPONSE Act includes a ance on Mental Illness, the National cide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another building in Beirut; and range of measures, such as expanding District Attorneys Association, Fra- Whereas it is fitting and proper to recog- mental health crisis intervention ternal Order of Police, and a number of nize the events of October 23, 1983, and the teams, improving coordination be- others. members of the Armed Forces of the United tween mental health providers and law States who died in Beirut on that day I am glad to say it also has received enforcement, and bolstering the mental through the establishment of a national day health workforce. support already—even though we are of remembrance on October 23, 2019: Now, Importantly, this bill expands some- only introducing it today—from a num- therefore, be it thing called assisted outpatient treat- ber of our colleagues here: Senators Resolved, That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of a national MCSALLY, TILLIS, ERNST, CAPITO, and ment programs, or AOTs. This is some- day of remembrance on October 23, 2019, for thing we passed as part of the 21st Cen- Senator TIM SCOTT. I hope we can work members of the Armed Forces of the United tury Cures Act, my Mental Health and together to build a big bipartisan list States who were killed or injured by the ter- Safe Communities Act to help focus on, of cosponsors as other Senators have rorist attack on the United States Marine as a priority, pilot projects of these as- the opportunity to review this legisla- Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on Octo- sisted outpatient treatment programs. ber 23, 1983; and tion—again, using the Fix NICS bill as (2) encourages the people of the United Here we seek to expand them further a model of how we can build consensus based on the proven success. AOTs, or States to support and participate in appro- and get something done that will save priate ceremonies, programs, and other ac- assisted outpatient treatment, provide lives. tivities in observance of such a national day families of individuals with mental ill- of remembrance. There is no quick fix, as I said, but ness an opportunity to get treatment f for their loved one in their community there are commonsense measures we rather than in an institution. Making can take to reduce mass violence and SENATE RESOLUTION 375—RECOG- NIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY mental health resources more acces- protect the American people. As Tex- OF THE WARSAW UPRISING sible will serve our most vulnerable ans continue to grieve in the aftermath friends and neighbors in countless ways of these attacks, I am committed to Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. and, I believe, make our communities BROWN) submitted the following resolu- upholding my promise that I made to safer. tion; which was referred to the Com- Third, the RESPONSE Act seeks to their families and friends to do some- mittee on Foreign Relations: increase the safety of our students. I thing—to do what we can to prevent S. RES. 375 have heard from countless parents—no more communities from facing this Whereas October 2, 2019, marks the 75th an- doubt, the Presiding Officer has too— sort of heartbreak. niversary of the tragic conclusion to the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:53 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23OC6.048 S23OCPT1 S6096 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 Warsaw Uprising, a landmark event during (2) commends the bravery, heroism, and for half a century of dedication to the sport World War II, in which brave citizens of Po- patriotism of the individuals who fought as and franchise; land revolted against the German Nazi occu- part of the Polish Home Army in order to (3) joins Oregonians and Blazers fans every- pation of the city of Warsaw in the face of liberate Poland from German Nazi occupa- where to celebrate Rip City’s 50th anniver- daunting and seemingly insurmountable tion; and sary; and odds; (3) honors the memory of the soldiers and (4) directs the Clerk of the Senate to Whereas the Warsaw Uprising, which was civilians whose lives were lost during the produce copies of this resolution for the part of a nationwide resistance against the fighting, and the individuals who suffered in Portland Trail Blazers team members, staff, German Nazi occupation of Poland and concentration camps and death camps during and management. lasted for 63 days, was started by the Polish World War II and the Holocaust. f Home Army, the underground resistance ef- fort that included many young and brave in- f AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND dividuals; SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- PROPOSED Whereas the Warsaw Uprising occurred just over a year after the Warsaw Ghetto Up- TION 28—CONGRATULATING THE SA 967. Ms. ROSEN (for herself and Ms. rising in April 1943, which was the single PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS ON CORTEZ MASTO) submitted an amendment in- largest act of Jewish resistance against THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF tended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 forces of Nazi Germany; THEIR INAUGURAL SEASON proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations for the Departments Whereas, after the Warsaw Ghetto Upris- Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. ing, the remaining Jewish Poles from War- of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Re- saw were sent to Treblinka, the killing cen- MERKLEY) submitted the following con- lated Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- ter and labor camp, and murdered; current resolution; which was referred tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes; which Whereas, beginning August 1, 1944, the Pol- to the Committee on Commerce, was ordered to lie on the table. ish Home Army fought against the German Science, and Transportation: SA 968. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amend- ment intended to be proposed to amendment Nazi occupation of Warsaw, using mostly S. CON. RES. 28 homemade weapons and far outnumbered by SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill the overwhelming German Nazi force, at a Whereas the Portland Trail Blazers have H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on cost of approximately 200,000 citizens of Po- proudly and energetically represented Or- the table. land killed, wounded, or missing; egon’s pioneering spirit on the national bas- SA 969. Ms. ROSEN (for herself and Ms. Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the annihila- ketball stage since 1970; CORTEZ MASTO) submitted an amendment in- tion of the city of Warsaw and the extermi- Whereas the signature phrase ‘‘Rip City’’, tended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 nation of its citizens as punishment for the coined by long-time announcer Bill proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, uprising, decimating 80 percent of Warsaw Schonely, has come to represent the city of supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. with no regard for the lives of the citizens of Portland and Trail Blazers fans throughout SA 970. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amend- Warsaw or for the rich heritage of historic Oregon; ment intended to be proposed to amendment architecture in Warsaw; Whereas dedicated administrators Harry SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill Whereas a Soviet-led army halted its Glickman and Larry Weinberg worked be- H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on march toward the city of Berlin at the banks hind the scenes to establish a sustainable the table. of the Vistula River on the specific orders of and beloved franchise; SA 971. Ms. ERNST submitted an amend- Stalin to allow the German Nazis to deci- Whereas the Blazers, as they are known, ment intended to be proposed to amendment mate the Poles; won their first National Basketball Associa- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill Whereas, throughout the Warsaw Uprising, tion title in 1977; H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on many people fled the city of Warsaw, re- Whereas Bill Walton, colorful personality the table. mained in hiding, or were wounded or killed, and backbone of the franchise, was named SA 972. Ms. ERNST (for herself and Mr. and the surviving population of Warsaw, the Most Valuable Player for the NBA Finals GRASSLEY) submitted an amendment in- which once totaled more than 1,300,000 peo- that year, and won the NBA League MVP tended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 ple, was then sent to prisoner of war camps Award in 1978; proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, and endured harsh conditions; Whereas the Blazers and their fans own the supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. Whereas, after World War II, thousands of longest ever streak of consecutive sold-out SA 973. Ms. ERNST submitted an amend- Polish refugees fled from Poland due to per- NBA games, at 814 games; ment intended to be proposed to amendment secution and came to the United States for Whereas history-making players including SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill safety, security, and new opportunities; Geoff Petrie, Clyde Drexler, Terry Porter, H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on Whereas the deep, rich history and tradi- and Arvydas Sabonis powered the Blazers the table. tions of immigrants from Poland who settled through the first quarter century of their ex- SA 974. Ms. ERNST submitted an amend- in the United States, particularly in the istence; ment intended to be proposed to amendment States of Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Whereas 21 consecutive playoff appear- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin, have unde- ances (1983 to 2003) by the Blazers ranks 2nd H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on niably shaped the social fabric and founda- all-time in NBA history; the table. tion of the United States; Whereas Blazers Brandon Roy and Rasheed SA 975. Ms. ERNST submitted an amend- Whereas, in the 20th century, Cleveland, Wallace represented Oregon nationally as ment intended to be proposed to amendment Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Pittsburgh, Penn- All-Stars in 2008 and 2001, respectively, dem- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill sylvania; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Detroit, onstrating that the talent of the Blazers had H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on Michigan; and Chicago, Illinois; served as the not waned; the table. major epicenters for immigrants and work- Whereas Damian Lillard and Brandon Roy SA 976. Ms. ERNST submitted an amend- ers from Poland whose remarkable contribu- blazed into their NBA careers with Rookie of ment intended to be proposed to amendment tions to industry led to the incorporation of the Year honors in 2012 and 2006, respec- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill new towns and the subsequent growth of tively, representing Portland as a hub for H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on those towns; dedicated basketball stars; the table. Whereas the heroic actions of the Polish Whereas Damian Lillard and his out- SA 977. Ms. ERNST submitted an amend- underground resistance during World War II standing teammates have lifted this fran- ment intended to be proposed to amendment and the brave citizenry of Poland provide a chise back into the realm of deep playoff SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill valuable lesson in perseverance and patriot- runs, including last year’s strong showing in H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on ism; the Western Conference Finals; the table. Whereas the legacy of the Warsaw Uprising Whereas the owner and benefactor of the SA 978. Ms. ERNST submitted an amend- serves as one of the most poignant reminders Blazers for 30 years, Paul Allen, is deeply ment intended to be proposed to amendment of the human cost of the Allied war effort missed after his death on October 18, 2018; SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill during World War II to defeat Adolf Hitler and H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on and the German Nazis; and Whereas the Portland Trail Blazers have the table. Whereas the bravery demonstrated by the brought Oregonians together for 50 years, SA 979. Mr. MURPHY submitted an amend- citizens of Poland during the Warsaw Upris- each year generating as much excitement, ment intended to be proposed to amendment ing continues to inspire people throughout hope, and promise as the first year: Now, SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill the world who are subjected to tyranny and therefore, be it H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on oppression and who join the fight for free- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- the table. dom, democracy, and the pursuit of liberty: resentatives concurring), That Congress— SA 980. Mr. MURPHY submitted an amend- Now, therefore, be it (1) recognizes the Portland Trail Blazers ment intended to be proposed to amendment Resolved, That the Senate— for embarking upon their 50th season; SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the (2) congratulates all players, administra- H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on Warsaw Uprising; tors, and fans of the Portland Trail Blazers the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:53 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.030 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6097 SA 981. Mr. BENNET (for himself, Mr. SA 998. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amend- SA 1015. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an KING, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. WARNER) sub- ment intended to be proposed to amendment amendment intended to be proposed to mitted an amendment intended to be pro- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY posed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which the table. dered to lie on the table. was ordered to lie on the table. SA 999. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. SA 1016. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an SA 982. Mr. BENNET submitted an amend- RISCH, Mr. CRAPO, and Mr. MERKLEY) sub- amendment intended to be proposed to ment intended to be proposed to amendment mitted an amendment intended to be pro- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill posed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which dered to lie on the table. the table. was ordered to lie on the table. SA 1017. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an SA 983. Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. SA 1000. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. amendment intended to be proposed to DAINES) submitted an amendment intended RISCH, Mr. CRAPO, and Mr. MERKLEY) sub- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- mitted an amendment intended to be pro- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, posed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. dered to lie on the table. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which SA 1018. Mr. DAINES submitted an amend- SA 984. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amend- was ordered to lie on the table. ment intended to be proposed to amendment ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1001. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amend- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill ment intended to be proposed to amendment H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill the table. the table. H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 1019. Mr. PAUL submitted an amend- SA 985. Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. the table. ment intended to be proposed to amendment VAN HOLLEN) submitted an amendment in- SA 1002. Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Mr. SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill tended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 REED) submitted an amendment intended to H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed the table. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; SA 1020. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an SA 986. Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. VAN which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to HOLLEN, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL) submitted an SA 1003. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY amendment intended to be proposed to amendment intended to be proposed to to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY dered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- SA 1021. Mr. SCOTT, of South Carolina (for dered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. himself, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. SA 987. Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. SA 1004. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted an CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BENNET, and Mr. WYDEN) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to PERDUE, and Mr. JONES) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. SA 1005. Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and dered to lie on the table. SA 988. Ms. ERNST submitted an amend- Mr. REED) submitted an amendment in- SA 1022. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an ment intended to be proposed to amendment tended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 amendment intended to be proposed to SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- the table. SA 1006. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted an SA 989. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to dered to lie on the table. SA 1023. Ms. SMITH (for herself, Mr. amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY ROUNDS, Mrs. MURRAY, and Mrs. SHAHEEN) amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. posed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. dered to lie on the table. SA 1007. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amend- SA 990. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an ment intended to be proposed to amendment SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which amendment intended to be proposed to SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill was ordered to lie on the table. SA 1024. Ms. SMITH (for herself and Mrs. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- the table. SHAHEEN) submitted an amendment intended dered to lie on the table. SA 1008. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amend- to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- SA 991. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an ment intended to be proposed to amendment posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 1025. Ms. SINEMA submitted an amend- dered to lie on the table. the table. ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 992. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an SA 1009. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amend- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill amendment intended to be proposed by him ment intended to be proposed to amendment H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill the table. dered to lie on the table. H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 1026. Mr. BENNET submitted an amend- SA 993. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an the table. ment intended to be proposed to amendment amendment intended to be proposed to SA 1010. Mr. KAINE (for himself, Mr. SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY CRAPO, Mr. RISCH, and Mr. WARNER) sub- H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- mitted an amendment intended to be pro- the table. dered to lie on the table. posed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SA 1027. Mr. BENNET submitted an SA 994. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which amendment intended to be proposed to amendment intended to be proposed to was ordered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 1011. Mr. JONES submitted an amend- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- ment intended to be proposed to amendment dered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill SA 1028. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. SA 995. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amend- H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on CRAMER, and Ms. SMITH) submitted an ment intended to be proposed to amendment the table. amendment intended to be proposed to SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill SA 1012. Mr. KAINE submitted an amend- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on ment intended to be proposed to amendment to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- the table. SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill dered to lie on the table. SA 996. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 1029. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Ms. CRAPO, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. RISCH, and Mr. the table. DUCKWORTH) submitted an amendment in- MANCHIN) submitted an amendment intended SA 1013. Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. tended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- PORTMAN, and Mr. DURBIN) submitted an proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, amendment intended to be proposed to supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 1030. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Ms. SA 997. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- MURKOWSKI) submitted an amendment in- RISCH, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. dered to lie on the table. tended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 CRAPO, and Mr. KING) submitted an amend- SA 1014. Mr. CASSIDY submitted an proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, ment intended to be proposed to amendment amendment intended to be proposed to supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 1031. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amend- H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- ment intended to be proposed to amendment the table. dered to lie on the table. SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:53 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.031 S23OCPT1 S6098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 1049. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted an TEXT OF AMENDMENTS the table. amendment intended to be proposed to SA 1032. Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 967. Ms. ROSEN (for herself and MORAN) submitted an amendment intended to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) submitted an to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- dered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, SA 1050. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted an amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making SA 1033. Mr. TILLIS (for himself and Mr. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY appropriations for the Departments of BURR) submitted an amendment intended to to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- Commerce and Justice, Science, and be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed dered to lie on the table. by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; SA 1051. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an Related Agencies for the fiscal year which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to ending September 30, 2020, and for SA 1034. Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY other purposes; which was ordered to CARPER, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. CARDIN) sub- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- lie on the table; as follows: mitted an amendment intended to be pro- dered to lie on the table. At the appropriate place in title IV of divi- posed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SA 1052. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an sion C, insert the following: SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which amendment intended to be proposed to PROHIBITION OF USE OF FUNDS TO DIVERT was ordered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 1035. Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- FUNDS FROM THE SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC JONES) submitted an amendment intended to dered to lie on the table. MANAGEMENT ACT SPECIAL ACCOUNT be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed SA 1053. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an SEC. 4llll. None of the funds made by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; amendment intended to be proposed to available by this Act may be used to rescind which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY or divert funds from the special account es- SA 1036. Ms. SMITH submitted an amend- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- tablished under section 4(e)(1)(C) of the ment intended to be proposed to amendment dered to lie on the table. Southern Nevada Public Land Management SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill SA 1054. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–263; 111 Stat. 2345) H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on amendment intended to be proposed to for any purpose not authorized under that the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY Act. SA 1037. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amend- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- ment intended to be proposed to amendment dered to lie on the table. SA 968. Ms. ROSEN submitted an SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill SA 1055. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making SA 1038. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- INHOFE) submitted an amendment intended dered to lie on the table. appropriations for the Departments of to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- SA 1056. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an Commerce and Justice, Science, and posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, amendment intended to be proposed to Related Agencies for the fiscal year supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY ending September 30, 2020, and for SA 1039. Mr. KAINE submitted an amend- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- other purposes; which was ordered to ment intended to be proposed to amendment dered to lie on the table. lie on the table; as follows: SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill SA 1057. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on amendment intended to be proposed to At the appropriate place in title II of divi- the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY sion D, insert the following: SA 1040. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted an to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- SEC. 2ll. (a) Notwithstanding any other amendment intended to be proposed to dered to lie on the table. provision of this Act, the amount made amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 1058. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an available for the Neighborhood Reinvest- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed to ment Corporation under the heading ‘‘PAY- dered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY MENT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT SA 1041. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted an to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- CORPORATION’’ under the heading ‘‘NEIGHBOR- amendment intended to be proposed to dered to lie on the table. HOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION’’ under amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 1059. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an title III of this division shall be increased by to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed to $2,000,000. dered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of SA 1042. Ms. DUCKWORTH submitted an to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- this Act, the amount made available for the amendment intended to be proposed to dered to lie on the table. Office of Administration under the heading amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 1060. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amend- ‘‘ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICES’’ under to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- ment intended to be proposed to amendment the heading ‘‘MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRA- dered to lie on the table. SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill TION’’ under this title shall be decreased by SA 1043. Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on $2,000,000. JONES) submitted an amendment intended to the table. be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed SA 1061. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO submitted SA 969. Ms. ROSEN (for herself and by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; an amendment intended to be proposed to Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) submitted an which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY SA 1044. Ms. SMITH (for herself, Mr. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed to BROWN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. KAINE, Mr. dered to lie on the table. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. WARNER, and Mr. CARDIN) submitted an SA 1062. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO submitted SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making amendment intended to be proposed by her an amendment intended to be proposed by appropriations for the Departments of to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- her to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- Commerce and Justice, Science, and dered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. Related Agencies for the fiscal year SA 1045. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an SA 1063. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself ending September 30, 2020, and for amendment intended to be proposed to and Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an amendment amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY intended to be proposed to amendment SA other purposes; which was ordered to to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. lie on the table; as follows: dered to lie on the table. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on the On page 230, line 17, strike ‘‘$1,357,182,000’’ SA 1046. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an table. and insert ‘‘$1,358,182,000 (of which $4,088,000 amendment intended to be proposed to SA 1064. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO submitted shall be for activities under section 5(d)(2) of amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY an amendment intended to be proposed to the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (Public Law to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY 106–506; 114 Stat. 2353; 130 Stat. 1786))’’. dered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- On page 263, line 9, strike ‘‘$136,244,000’’ and SA 1047. Mr. TOOMEY (for himself and Mr. dered to lie on the table. insert ‘‘$135,244,000’’. COONS) submitted an amendment intended to SA 1065. Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed BROWN) submitted an amendment intended SA 970. Ms. ROSEN submitted an by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- amendment intended to be proposed to which was ordered to lie on the table. posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SA 1048. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to SA 1066. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY BROWN) submitted an amendment intended appropriations for the Departments of to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3055, Commerce and Justice, Science, and dered to lie on the table. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. Related Agencies for the fiscal year

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:53 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.033 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6099 ending September 30, 2020, and for At the appropriate place, insert the fol- the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Con- other purposes; which was ordered to lowing: sumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor lie on the table; as follows: SEC. lll (a) Except as provided in sub- Statistics; section (b), none of the funds appropriated (7) an explanation for a delay in comple- On page 124, line 14, strike ‘‘$331,114,000’’ under this Act or any other Act may be used tion or increase in the original cost estimate and insert ‘‘$330,114,000’’. On page 168, line 17, strike ‘‘$34,000,000’’ and to— for the project; and insert ‘‘$35,000,000’’. (1) purchase, acquire, or distribute extra- (8) the amount of and rationale for any neous promotional items, including blan- award, incentive fee, or other type of bonus, SA 971. Ms. ERNST submitted an kets, buttons, clothing, coloring books, cups, if any, awarded for the project. amendment intended to be proposed to fidget spinners, hats, holiday ornaments, jar Ms. ERNST submitted an amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. grip openers, keychains, koozies, magnets, SA 975. neckties, novelties, snuggies, stickers, stress amendment intended to be proposed to SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making balls, stuffed animals, tchotchkes, amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. appropriations for the Departments of thermoses, tote bags, trading cards, or writ- Commerce and Justice, Science, and SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ing utensils; or appropriations for the Departments of Related Agencies for the fiscal year (2) manufacture or use a mascot or cos- ending September 30, 2020, and for tumed character to promote an agency, pro- Commerce and Justice, Science, and other purposes; which was ordered to gram, or agenda. Related Agencies for the fiscal year lie on the table; as follows: (b) The prohibition in subsection (a) shall ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; which was ordered to On page 310, lines 12 and 13, strike ‘‘and not apply to the use of funds for— conducting an international program as au- (1) an item presented as an honorary or in- lie on the table; as follows: thorized, $317,964,000’’ and insert formal recognition award; or At the appropriate place in title IV of divi- ‘‘$314,964,000’’. (2) an item— sion D, insert the following: (A) used for recruitment for enlistment or SEC. 4ll. When issuing statements, press employment with the Armed Forces; SA 972. Ms. ERNST (for herself and releases, requests for proposals, bid solicita- (B) used for recruitment for employment Mr. GRASSLEY) submitted an amend- tions and other documents describing with the Federal Government; or ment intended to be proposed to projects or programs funded in whole or in (C) distributed for diplomatic purposes, in- part with Federal money, all grantees re- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. cluding gifts for foreign leaders. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ceiving Federal funds included in this Act, including State and local governments and appropriations for the Departments of SA 974. Ms. ERNST submitted an Commerce and Justice, Science, and recipients of Federal research grants, shall amendment intended to be proposed to clearly state— Related Agencies for the fiscal year amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. (1) the percentage of the total costs of the ending September 30, 2020, and for SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making program or project which will be financed other purposes; which was ordered to appropriations for the Departments of with Federal money; lie on the table; as follows: Commerce and Justice, Science, and (2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for At the appropriate place in title II of divi- Related Agencies for the fiscal year the project or program; and sion D, insert the following: ending September 30, 2020, and for (3) percentage and dollar amount of the SEC. 2ll. Section 8(o) of the United other purposes; which was ordered to total costs of the project or program that States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)) will be financed by non-governmental is amended by adding at the end the fol- lie on the table; as follows: sources. lowing: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ‘‘(21) PORTABILITY OF VOUCHERS.— lowing: SA 976. Ms. ERNST submitted an ‘‘(A) DEFINITIONS.—In this paragraph— SEC. ll. (a) Not later than 1 year after amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(i) the term ‘covered public housing agen- the date of enactment of this Act, the Direc- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. cy’ means a public housing agency that, in a tor of the Office of Management and Budget SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making given fiscal year, utilizes less than 95 of the shall submit to Congress and post on the budget authority available to the public website of the Office of Management and appropriations for the Departments of housing agency; Budget a report on each project funded by an Commerce and Justice, Science, and ‘‘(ii) the term ‘initial public housing agen- agency that is appropriated funds under this Related Agencies for the fiscal year cy’ has the meaning given the term ‘initial Act— ending September 30, 2020, and for PHA’ in section 982.4 of title 24, Code of Fed- (1) that is more than 5 years behind sched- other purposes; which was ordered to eral Regulations, or any successor regula- ule; or lie on the table; as follows: tion; and (2) for which the amount spent on the At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ‘‘(iii) the term ‘portable family’ means a project is not less than $1,000,000,000 more lowing: family holding a voucher under this sub- than the original cost estimate for the section that seeks to rent a dwelling unit project. SEC. ll. Notwithstanding section 2, none outside of the jurisdiction of the initial pub- (b) Each report submitted and posted under of the funds appropriated or otherwise made lic housing agency. subsection (a) shall include, for each project available under any division of the Act may be used by a Federal agency to purchase in- ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENT.—A covered public hous- included in the report— ing agency that has jurisdiction over the (1) a brief description of the project, in- formation technology items produced by a area in which a portable family is seeking to cluding— Chinese-owned company for which a Federal use the voucher received from an initial pub- (A) the purpose of the project; agency has issued a warning about known lic housing agency— (B) each location in which the project is cybersecurity risks. carried out; ‘‘(i) shall be required absorb and receive Ms. ERNST submitted an the portable family by the end of the cal- (C) the year in which the project was initi- SA 977. endar year in which the portable family ated; amendment intended to be proposed to seeks to use the voucher; (D) the Federal share of the total cost of amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(ii) shall make assistance payments to the project; and SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making the portable family under an annual con- (E) each primary contractor, subcon- appropriations for the Departments of tributions contract entered into between the tractor, grant recipient, and subgrantee re- Commerce and Justice, Science, and covered public housing agency and the Sec- cipient of the project; Related Agencies for the fiscal year retary; and (2) an explanation of any change to the ending September 30, 2020, and for original scope of the project, including by ‘‘(iii) may not bill the initial public hous- other purposes; which was ordered to ing agency for those assistance payments.’’. the addition or narrowing of the initial re- quirements of the project; lie on the table; as follows: SA 973. Ms. ERNST submitted an (3) the original expected date for comple- On page 345, strike lines 13 through 15. amendment intended to be proposed to tion of the project; amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. (4) the current expected date for comple- SA 978. Ms. ERNST submitted an SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making tion of the project; amendment intended to be proposed to appropriations for the Departments of (5) the original cost estimate for the amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. project, as adjusted to reflect increases in Commerce and Justice, Science, and SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Con- Related Agencies for the fiscal year sumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor appropriations for the Departments of ending September 30, 2020, and for Statistics; Commerce and Justice, Science, and other purposes; which was ordered to (6) the current cost estimate for the Related Agencies for the fiscal year lie on the table; as follows: project, as adjusted to reflect increases in ending September 30, 2020, and for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:53 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.036 S23OCPT1 S6100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 other purposes; which was ordered to Enhancement Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7207) is managed as part of, the Holy Cross Wilder- lie on the table; as follows: amended— ness designated by section 102(a)(5) of Public (1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘AND Law 96–560 (94 Stat. 3266). In section 419 of division D, strike ‘‘this ’’; ‘‘(24) HOOSIER RIDGE WILDERNESS.—Certain Act’’ and insert ‘‘this division or divisions B, FINANCING (2) by striking subsection (b); Federal land within the White River Na- C, or D of this Act’’. (3) in subsection (a)— tional Forest that comprises approximately (A) by striking ‘‘PROHIBITION’’ and all that 5,235 acres, as generally depicted as ‘Pro- SA 979. Mr. MURPHY submitted an follows through ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwith- posed Hoosier Ridge Wilderness’ on the map amendment intended to be proposed to standing’’ and inserting ‘‘IN GENERAL.—Not- entitled ‘Tenmile Proposal’ and dated June amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. withstanding’’; and 24, 2019, which shall be known as the ‘Hoosier SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) Ridge Wilderness’. appropriations for the Departments of as subsections (b) and (c), respectively, and ‘‘(25) TENMILE WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- Commerce and Justice, Science, and by moving those subsections, as so redesig- eral land within the White River National Related Agencies for the fiscal year nated, 2 ems to the left; and Forest that comprises approximately 7,624 (4) by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)’’ each place acres, as generally depicted as ‘Proposed ending September 30, 2020, and for it appears and inserting ‘‘subsection (a)’’. Tenmile Wilderness’ on the map entitled other purposes; which was ordered to ‘Tenmile Proposal’ and dated June 24, 2019, lie on the table; as follows: SA 982. Mr. BENNET submitted an which shall be known as the ‘Tenmile Wil- On page 231, line 15, strike ‘‘$58,770,000’’ and amendment intended to be proposed to derness’. insert ‘‘$67,270,000’’. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(26) EAGLES NEST WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.— On page 231, line 20, strike the period at SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making Certain Federal land within the White River the end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That appropriations for the Departments of National Forest that comprises approxi- $10,000,000 of the amount made available Commerce and Justice, Science, and mately 9,670 acres, as generally depicted as ‘Proposed Freeman Creek Wilderness Addi- under this heading shall be available for Related Agencies for the fiscal year grants under the Highlands Conservation Act tion’ and ‘Proposed Spraddle Creek Wilder- (Public Law 108–421; 118 Stat. 2375).’’. ending September 30, 2020, and for ness Addition’ on the map entitled ‘Eagles On page 263, line 9, strike ‘‘$136,244,000’’ and other purposes; which was ordered to Nest Wilderness Additions Proposal’ and insert ‘‘$127,744,000’’. lie on the table; as follows: dated June 24, 2019, which shall be incor- At the end of title I of division C, insert porated into, and managed as part of, the Ea- SA 980. Mr. MURPHY submitted an the following: gles Nest Wilderness designated by Public amendment intended to be proposed to Subtitle B—Colorado Outdoor Recreation Law 94–352 (90 Stat. 870).’’. (b) APPLICABLE LAW.—Any reference in the and Economy amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making SEC. 131. SHORT TITLE. effective date of that Act shall be considered appropriations for the Departments of This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Colo- to be a reference to the date of enactment of Commerce and Justice, Science, and rado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act’’. this Act for purposes of administering a cov- Related Agencies for the fiscal year SEC. 132. DEFINITION OF STATE. ered area. ending September 30, 2020, and for In this subtitle, the term ‘‘State’’ means (c) FIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASES.—In ac- other purposes; which was ordered to the State of Colorado. cordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilder- PART I—CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary lie on the table; as follows: may carry out any activity in a covered area On page 231, line 15, strike ‘‘$58,770,000’’ and SEC. 141. DEFINITIONS. In this part: that the Secretary determines to be nec- insert ‘‘$67,270,000’’. essary for the control of fire, insects, and (1) COVERED AREA.—The term ‘‘covered diseases, subject to such terms and condi- On page 231, line 20, strike the period at area’’ means any area designated as wilder- tions as the Secretary determines to be ap- the end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That ness by the amendments to section 2(a) of propriate. $10,000,000 of the amount made available the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 under this heading shall be available for (d) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock on a U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) made by covered area, if established before the date of grants under the Highlands Conservation Act section 142(a). (Public Law 108–421; 118 Stat. 2375).’’. enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to (2) HISTORIC LANDSCAPE.—The term ‘‘His- continue subject to such reasonable regula- On page 263, line 9, strike ‘‘$136,244,000’’ and toric Landscape’’ means the Camp Hale Na- tions as are considered to be necessary by insert ‘‘$127,744,000’’. tional Historic Landscape designated by sec- the Secretary, in accordance with— tion 147(a). (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 SA 981. Mr. BENNET (for himself, (3) RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREA.—The U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and Mr. KING, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. WAR- term ‘‘Recreation Management Area’’ means (2) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A the Tenmile Recreation Management Area NER) submitted an amendment in- of the report of the Committee on Interior designated by section 144(a). tended to be proposed to amendment and Insular Affairs of the House of Rep- (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ resentatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the means the Secretary of Agriculture. bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101–405). (5) WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA.—The (e) COORDINATION.—For purposes of admin- for the Departments of Commerce and term ‘‘Wildlife Conservation Area’’ means, as istering the Federal land designated as wil- Justice, Science, and Related Agencies applicable— derness by paragraph (26) of section 2(a) of for the fiscal year ending September 30, (A) the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conserva- the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 2020, and for other purposes; which was tion Area designated by section 145(a); and U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) (as added ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (B) the Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife by subsection (a)(2)), the Secretary shall, as Conservation Area designated by section determined to be appropriate for the protec- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- 146(a). tion of watersheds, coordinate the activities lowing: SEC. 142. COLORADO WILDERNESS ADDITIONS. of the Secretary in response to fires and SEC. lll. FINANCING OF SALES OF AGRICUL- (a) DESIGNATION.—Section 2(a) of the Colo- flooding events with interested State and TURAL COMMODITIES TO CUBA. rado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 local agencies, including operations using (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any note; Public Law 103–77) is amended— aircraft or mechanized equipment. other provision of law (other than section 908 (1) in paragraph (18), by striking ‘‘1993,’’ SEC. 143. WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAINS WILDER- of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export and inserting ‘‘1993, and certain Federal land NESS. Enhancement Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7207), as within the White River National Forest that (a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the amended by subsection (c)), a person subject comprises approximately 6,896 acres, as gen- purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 to the jurisdiction of the United States may erally depicted as ‘Proposed Ptarmigan Peak et seq.), certain Federal land in the White provide payment or financing terms for sales Wilderness Additions’ on the map entitled River National Forest in the State, com- of agricultural commodities to Cuba or an ‘Proposed Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness Addi- prising approximately 8,036 acres and gen- individual or entity in Cuba. tions’ and dated June 24, 2019,’’; and erally depicted as ‘‘Proposed Williams Fork (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (2) by adding at the end the following: Mountains Wilderness’’ on the map entitled (1) AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY.—The term ‘‘(23) HOLY CROSS WILDERNESS ADDITION.— ‘‘Williams Fork Mountains Proposal’’ and ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ has the meaning Certain Federal land within the White River dated June 24, 2019, is designated as a poten- given that term in section 102 of the Agricul- National Forest that comprises approxi- tial wilderness area. tural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602). mately 3,866 acres, as generally depicted as (b) MANAGEMENT.—Subject to valid exist- (2) FINANCING.—The term ‘‘financing’’ in- ‘Proposed Megan Dickie Wilderness Addi- ing rights and except as provided in sub- cludes any loan or extension of credit. tion’ on the map entitled ‘Holy Cross Wilder- section (d), the potential wilderness area (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 908 ness Addition Proposal’ and dated June 24, designated by subsection (a) shall be man- of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export 2019, which shall be incorporated into, and aged in accordance with—

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(1) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et ecological resources of the Recreation Man- (2) APPLICABLE LAW.—Section 3(e) of the seq.); and agement Area. James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area (2) this section. (c) MANAGEMENT.— Act (Public Law 107–216; 116 Stat. 1058) shall (c) LIVESTOCK USE OF VACANT ALLOT- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall man- apply to the Recreation Management Area. MENTS.— age the Recreation Management Area— (f) REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, Nothing in this section precludes the Sec- after the date of enactment of this Act, in and enhances— retary from authorizing, in accordance with accordance with applicable laws (including (i) the purposes of the Recreation Manage- applicable laws (including regulations), the regulations), the Secretary shall publish a ment Area described in subsection (b); and use or leasing of Federal land within the determination regarding whether to author- (ii) recreation opportunities, including Recreation Management Area for— ize livestock grazing or other use by live- mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback (1) a regional transportation project, in- stock on the vacant allotments known as— riding, snowshoeing, climbing, skiing, camp- cluding— (A) the ‘‘Big Hole Allotment’’; and ing, and hunting; and (A) highway widening or realignment; and (B) the ‘‘Blue Ridge Allotment’’. (B) in accordance with— (B) construction of multimodal transpor- (2) MODIFICATION OF ALLOTMENTS.—In pub- (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable tation systems; or lishing a determination pursuant to para- Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety graph (1), the Secretary may modify or com- et seq.); measure associated with the implementation bine the vacant allotments referred to in (ii) any other applicable laws (including or use of a facility constructed under para- that paragraph. regulations); and graph (1). (3) PERMIT OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION.—Not (iii) this section. (g) APPLICABLE LAW.—Nothing in this sec- later than 1 year after the date on which a (2) USES.— tion affects the designation of the Federal land within the Recreation Management determination of the Secretary to authorize (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall only livestock grazing or other use by livestock is allow such uses of the Recreation Manage- Area for purposes of— published under paragraph (1), if applicable, ment Area as the Secretary determines (1) section 138 of title 23, United States the Secretary shall grant a permit or other would further the purposes described in sub- Code; or authorization for that livestock grazing or section (b). (2) section 303 of title 49, United States Code. other use in accordance with applicable laws (B) VEHICLES.— (h) PERMITS.—Nothing in this section al- (including regulations). (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ters or limits— (d) RANGE IMPROVEMENTS.— clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles in (1) any permit held by a ski area or other (1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary permits the Recreation Management Area shall be entity; or livestock grazing or other use by livestock limited to the roads, vehicle classes, and pe- (2) the acceptance, review, or implementa- on the potential wilderness area under sub- riods authorized for motorized vehicle use on tion of associated activities or facilities pro- section (c), the Secretary, or a third party the date of enactment of this Act. posed or authorized by law or permit outside authorized by the Secretary, may use any (ii) NEW OR TEMPORARY ROADS.—Except as the boundaries of the Recreation Manage- motorized or mechanized transport or equip- provided in clause (iii), no new or temporary ment Area. ment for purposes of constructing or reha- road shall be constructed in the Recreation bilitating such range improvements as are Management Area. SEC. 145. PORCUPINE GULCH WILDLIFE CON- SERVATION AREA. necessary to obtain appropriate livestock (iii) EXCEPTIONS.—Nothing in clause (i) or management objectives (including habitat (a) DESIGNATION.—Subject to valid existing (ii) prevents the Secretary from— rights, the approximately 8,287 acres of Fed- and watershed restoration). (I) rerouting or closing an existing road or (2) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The au- eral land located in the White River National trail to protect natural resources from deg- Forest, as generally depicted as ‘‘Proposed thority provided by this subsection termi- radation, as the Secretary determines to be nates on the date that is 2 years after the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation appropriate; Area’’ on the map entitled ‘‘Porcupine Gulch date on which the Secretary publishes a posi- (II) authorizing the use of motorized vehi- tive determination under subsection (c)(3). Wildlife Conservation Area Proposal’’ and cles for administrative purposes or roadside dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the (e) DESIGNATION AS WILDERNESS.— camping; (1) DESIGNATION.—The potential wilderness ‘‘Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation (III) constructing temporary roads or per- Area’’ (referred to in this section as the area designated by subsection (a) shall be mitting the use of motorized vehicles to designated as wilderness, to be known as the ‘‘Wildlife Conservation Area’’). carry out pre- or post-fire watershed protec- (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Wild- ‘‘Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness’’— tion projects; (A) effective not earlier than the date that life Conservation Area are— (IV) authorizing the use of motorized vehi- (1) to conserve and protect a wildlife mi- is 180 days after the date of enactment this cles to carry out any activity described in Act; and gration corridor over Interstate 70; and subsection (d), (e)(1), or (f); or (2) to conserve, protect, and enhance for (B) on the earliest of— (V) responding to an emergency. (i) the date on which the Secretary pub- the benefit and enjoyment of present and fu- (C) COMMERCIAL TIMBER.— lishes in the Federal Register a notice that ture generations the wildlife, scenic, (i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), no roadless, watershed, and ecological resources the construction or rehabilitation of range project shall be carried out in the Recreation improvements under subsection (d) is com- of the Wildlife Conservation Area. Management Area for the purpose of har- (c) MANAGEMENT.— plete; vesting commercial timber. (ii) the date described in subsection (d)(2); (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall man- (ii) LIMITATION.—Nothing in clause (i) pre- and age the Wildlife Conservation Area— vents the Secretary from harvesting or sell- (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, (iii) the effective date of a determination ing a merchantable product that is a byprod- of the Secretary not to authorize livestock and enhances the purposes described in sub- uct of an activity authorized under this sec- section (b); and grazing or other use by livestock under sub- tion. section (c)(1). (B) in accordance with— (d) FIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASES.—The Sec- (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable (2) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid ex- retary may carry out any activity, in ac- isting rights, the Secretary shall manage the Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 cordance with applicable laws (including reg- Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness in ac- et seq.); ulations), that the Secretary determines to cordance with— (ii) any other applicable laws (including be necessary to prevent, control, or mitigate (A) the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 regulations); and fire, insects, or disease in the Recreation U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77); and (iii) this section. Management Area, subject to such terms and (B) this part. (2) USES.— conditions as the Secretary determines to be (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall only SEC. 144. TENMILE RECREATION MANAGEMENT appropriate. AREA. allow such uses of the Wildlife Conservation (a) DESIGNATION.—Subject to valid existing (e) WATER.— Area as the Secretary determines would fur- rights, the approximately 17,122 acres of Fed- (1) EFFECT ON WATER MANAGEMENT INFRA- ther the purposes described in subsection (b). eral land in the White River National Forest STRUCTURE.—Nothing in this section affects (B) RECREATION.—The Secretary may per- in the State, as generally depicted as ‘‘Pro- the construction, repair, reconstruction, re- mit such recreational activities in the Wild- posed Tenmile Recreation Management placement, operation, maintenance, or ren- life Conservation Area that the Secretary de- Area’’ on the map entitled ‘‘Tenmile Pro- ovation within the Recreation Management termines are consistent with the purposes posal’’ and dated June 24, 2019, are des- Area of— described in subsection (b). ignated as the ‘‘Tenmile Recreation Manage- (A) water management infrastructure in (C) MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND MECHANIZED ment Area’’. existence on the date of enactment of this TRANSPORT; NEW OR TEMPORARY ROADS.— (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Recre- Act; or (i) MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND MECHANIZED ation Management Area are to conserve, pro- (B) any future infrastructure necessary for TRANSPORT.—Except as provided in clause tect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoy- the development or exercise of water rights (iii), the use of motorized vehicles and ment of present and future generations the decreed before the date of enactment of this mechanized transport in the Wildlife Con- recreational, scenic, watershed, habitat, and Act. servation Area shall be prohibited.

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(ii) NEW OR TEMPORARY ROADS.—Except as (B) in accordance with— dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the provided in clause (iii) and subsection (e), no (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable ‘‘Camp Hale National Historic Landscape’’. new or temporary road shall be constructed Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the His- within the Wildlife Conservation Area. et seq.); toric Landscape are— (iii) EXCEPTIONS.—Nothing in clause (i) or (ii) any other applicable laws (including (1) to provide for— (ii) prevents the Secretary from— regulations); and (A) the interpretation of historic events, (I) authorizing the use of motorized vehi- (iii) this section. activities, structures, and artifacts of the cles or mechanized transport for administra- (2) USES.— Historic Landscape, including with respect tive purposes; (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall only to the role of the Historic Landscape in (II) constructing temporary roads or per- allow such uses of the Wildlife Conservation local, national, and world history; mitting the use of motorized vehicles or Area as the Secretary determines would fur- (B) the historic preservation of the His- mechanized transport to carry out pre- or ther the purposes described in subsection (b). toric Landscape, consistent with— post-fire watershed protection projects; (B) MOTORIZED VEHICLES.— (i) the designation of the Historic Land- (III) authorizing the use of motorized vehi- (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in scape as a national historic site; and cles or mechanized transport to carry out ac- clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles in (ii) the other purposes of the Historic tivities described in subsection (d) or (e); or the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be lim- Landscape; (IV) responding to an emergency. ited to designated roads and trails. (C) recreational opportunities, with an em- (D) COMMERCIAL TIMBER.— (ii) NEW OR TEMPORARY ROADS.—Except as phasis on the activities related to the his- (i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), no provided in clause (iii), no new or temporary toric use of the Historic Landscape, includ- project shall be carried out in the Wildlife road shall be constructed in the Wildlife ing skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hik- Conservation Area for the purpose of har- Conservation Area. ing, horseback riding, climbing, other road- vesting commercial timber. (iii) EXCEPTIONS.—Nothing in clause (i) or and trail-based activities, and other outdoor (ii) LIMITATION.—Nothing in clause (i) pre- (ii) prevents the Secretary from— activities; and vents the Secretary from harvesting or sell- (I) authorizing the use of motorized vehi- (D) the continued environmental remedi- ing a merchantable product that is a byprod- cles for administrative purposes; ation and removal of unexploded ordnance at uct of an activity authorized under this sec- (II) authorizing the use of motorized vehi- the Camp Hale Formerly Used Defense Site tion. cles to carry out activities described in sub- and the Camp Hale historic cantonment (d) FIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASES.—The Sec- section (d); or area; and retary may carry out any activity, in ac- (III) responding to an emergency. (2) to conserve, protect, restore, and en- cordance with applicable laws (including reg- (C) BICYCLES.—The use of bicycles in the hance for the benefit and enjoyment of ulations), that the Secretary determines to Wildlife Conservation Area shall be limited present and future generations the scenic, be necessary to prevent, control, or mitigate to designated roads and trails. watershed, and ecological resources of the fire, insects, or disease in the Wildlife Con- (D) COMMERCIAL TIMBER.— Historic Landscape. servation Area, subject to such terms and (i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), no conditions as the Secretary determines to be (c) MANAGEMENT.— project shall be carried out in the Wildlife appropriate. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall man- Conservation Area for the purpose of har- (e) REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.— age the Historic Landscape in accordance Nothing in this section or section 150(e) pre- vesting commercial timber. with— cludes the Secretary from authorizing, in ac- (ii) LIMITATION.—Nothing in clause (i) pre- (A) the purposes of the Historic Landscape cordance with applicable laws (including reg- vents the Secretary from harvesting or sell- described in subsection (b); and ulations), the use or leasing of Federal land ing a merchantable product that is a byprod- (B) any other applicable laws (including within the Wildlife Conservation Area for— uct of an activity authorized under this sec- regulations). (1) a regional transportation project, in- tion. (2) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— cluding— (E) GRAZING.—The laws (including regula- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 years (A) highway widening or realignment; and tions) and policies followed by the Secretary after the date of enactment of this Act, the (B) construction of multimodal transpor- in issuing and administering grazing permits Secretary shall prepare a management plan tation systems; or or leases on land under the jurisdiction of for the Historic Landscape. (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety the Secretary shall continue to apply with (B) CONTENTS.—The management plan pre- measure associated with the implementation regard to the land in the Wildlife Conserva- pared under subparagraph (A) shall include or use of a facility constructed under para- tion Area, consistent with the purposes de- plans for— graph (1). scribed in subsection (b). (i) improving the interpretation of historic (f) APPLICABLE LAW.—Nothing in this sec- (d) FIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASES.—The Sec- events, activities, structures, and artifacts tion affects the designation of the Federal retary may carry out any activity, in ac- of the Historic Landscape, including with re- land within the Wildlife Conservation Area cordance with applicable laws (including reg- spect to the role of the Historic Landscape in for purposes of— ulations), that the Secretary determines to local, national, and world history; (1) section 138 of title 23, United States be necessary to prevent, control, or mitigate (ii) conducting historic preservation ac- Code; or fire, insects, or disease in the Wildlife Con- tivities; (2) section 303 of title 49, United States servation Area, subject to such terms and (iii) managing recreational opportunities, Code. conditions as the Secretary determines to be including the use and stewardship of— (g) WATER.—Section 3(e) of the James Peak appropriate. (I) the road and trail systems; and Wilderness and Protection Area Act (Public (e) REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.— (II) dispersed recreation resources; Law 107–216; 116 Stat. 1058) shall apply to the Nothing in this section or section 150(e) pre- (iv) the conservation, protection, restora- Wildlife Conservation Area. cludes the Secretary from authorizing, in ac- tion, or enhancement of the scenic, water- SEC. 146. WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE cordance with applicable laws (including reg- shed, and ecological resources of the Historic CONSERVATION AREA. ulations), the use or leasing of Federal land Landscape, including conducting the restora- (a) DESIGNATION.—Subject to valid existing within the Wildlife Conservation Area for— tion and enhancement project under sub- rights, the approximately 3,528 acres of Fed- (1) a regional transportation project, in- section (d); and eral land in the White River National Forest cluding— (v) environmental remediation and, con- in the State, as generally depicted as ‘‘Pro- (A) highway widening or realignment; and sistent with subsection (e)(2), the removal of posed Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife (B) construction of multimodal transpor- unexploded ordnance. Conservation Area’’ on the map entitled tation systems; or (3) EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS.—The Secretary ‘‘Williams Fork Mountains Proposal’’ and (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety shall provide to the Secretary of the Army a dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the measure associated with the implementation notification of any unexploded ordnance (as ‘‘Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Con- or use of a facility constructed under para- defined in section 101(e) of title 10, United servation Area’’ (referred to in this section graph (1). as the ‘‘Wildlife Conservation Area’’). States Code) that is discovered in the His- (f) WATER.—Section 3(e) of the James Peak (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Wild- toric Landscape. life Conservation Area are to conserve, pro- Wilderness and Protection Area Act (Public (d) CAMP HALE RESTORATION AND ENHANCE- tect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoy- Law 107–216; 116 Stat. 1058) shall apply to the MENT PROJECT.— ment of present and future generations the Wildlife Conservation Area. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- wildlife, scenic, roadless, watershed, rec- SEC. 147. CAMP HALE NATIONAL HISTORIC LAND- duct a restoration and enhancement project reational, and ecological resources of the SCAPE. in the Historic Landscape— Wildlife Conservation Area. (a) DESIGNATION.—Subject to valid existing (A) to improve aquatic, riparian, and wet- (c) MANAGEMENT.— rights, the approximately 28,676 acres of Fed- land conditions in and along the Eagle River (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall man- eral land in the White River National Forest and tributaries of the Eagle River; age the Wildlife Conservation Area— in the State, as generally depicted as ‘‘Pro- (B) to maintain or improve recreation and (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, posed Camp Hale National Historic Land- interpretive opportunities and facilities; and and enhances the purposes described in sub- scape’’ on the map entitled ‘‘Camp Hale Na- (C) to conserve historic values in the Camp section (b); and tional Historic Landscape Proposal’’ and Hale area.

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(2) COORDINATION.—In carrying out the the exercise of such a water right, includ- tial Wilderness to Non-wilderness’ on the project described in paragraph (1), the Sec- ing— map entitled ‘Rocky Mountain National retary shall coordinate with— (A) a water right under an interstate water Park Proposed Wilderness Area Amendment’ (A) the Corps of Engineers; compact (including full development of any and dated January 16, 2018.’’. (B) the Camp Hale-Eagle River Headwaters apportionment made in accordance with SEC. 150. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. Collaborative Group; such a compact); (a) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this (C) the National Forest Foundation; (B) a water right decreed within, above, part affects the jurisdiction or responsibility (D) the Colorado Department of Public below, or through the Historic Landscape; of the State with respect to fish and wildlife Health and Environment; (C) a water right held by the United in the State. (E) the Colorado State Historic Preserva- States; (b) NO BUFFER ZONES.— tion Office; (D) the management or operation of any (1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this part or an (F) units of local government; and reservoir, including the storage, manage- amendment made by this part establishes a (G) other interested organizations and ment, release, or transportation of water; protective perimeter or buffer zone around— members of the public. and (A) a covered area; (e) ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION.— (E) the construction or operation of such (B) a wilderness area or potential wilder- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the infrastructure as is determined to be nec- ness area designated by section 143; Army shall continue to carry out the essary by an individual or entity holding (C) the Recreation Management Area; projects and activities of the Department of water rights to develop and place to bene- (D) a Wildlife Conservation Area; or the Army in existence on the date of enact- ficial use those rights, subject to applicable (E) the Historic Landscape. ment of this Act relating to cleanup of— Federal, State, and local law (including reg- (2) OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.—The fact that a (A) the Camp Hale Formerly Used Defense ulations); nonwilderness activity or use on land outside Site; or (3) constitutes an express or implied res- of a covered area can be seen or heard from (B) the Camp Hale historic cantonment ervation by the United States of any re- within the covered area shall not preclude area. served or appropriative water right; the activity or use outside the boundary of (2) REMOVAL OF UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE.— (4) alters or limits— the covered area. (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the (A) a permit held by a ski area; (c) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.— Army may remove unexploded ordnance (as (B) the implementation of activities gov- (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable defined in section 101(e) of title 10, United erned by a ski area permit; or after the date of enactment of this Act, the States Code) from the Historic Landscape, as (C) the authority of the Secretary to mod- Secretary shall file maps and legal descrip- the Secretary of the Army determines to be ify or expand an existing ski area permit; tions of each area described in subsection appropriate in accordance with applicable (5) prevents the Secretary from closing (b)(1) with— law (including regulations). portions of the Historic Landscape for public (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of (B) ACTION ON RECEIPT OF NOTICE.—On re- safety, environmental remediation, or other the House of Representatives; and ceipt from the Secretary of a notification of use in accordance with applicable laws; or (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural unexploded ordnance under subsection (c)(3), (6) affects— Resources of the Senate. the Secretary of the Army may remove the (A) any special use permit in effect on the (2) FORCE OF LAW.—Each map and legal de- unexploded ordnance in accordance with— date of enactment of this Act; or scription filed under paragraph (1) shall have (i) the program for environmental restora- (B) the renewal of a permit described in the same force and effect as if included in tion of formerly used defense sites under sec- subparagraph (A). this part, except that the Secretary may cor- tion 2701 of title 10, United States Code; (h) FUNDING.— rect any typographical errors in the maps (ii) the Comprehensive Environmental Re- (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCOUNT.—There is and legal descriptions. sponse, Compensation, and Liability Act of established in the general fund of the Treas- (3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.); and ury a special account, to be known as the legal description filed under paragraph (1) (iii) any other applicable provision of law ‘‘Camp Hale Historic Preservation and Res- shall be on file and available for public in- (including regulations). toration Fund’’. spection in the appropriate offices of the (3) EFFECT OF SUBSECTION.—Nothing in this (2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Forest Service. subsection modifies any obligation in exist- There is authorized to be appropriated to the (d) ACQUISITION OF LAND.— ence on the date of enactment of this Act re- Camp Hale Historic Preservation and Res- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may ac- lating to environmental remediation or re- toration Fund $10,000,000, to be available to quire any land or interest in land within the moval of any unexploded ordnance located in the Secretary until expended, for activities boundaries of an area described in subsection or around the Camp Hale historic canton- relating to historic interpretation, preserva- (b)(1) only through exchange, donation, or ment area, the Camp Hale Formerly Used tion, and restoration carried out in and purchase from a willing seller. Defense Site, or the Historic Landscape, in- around the Historic Landscape. (2) MANAGEMENT.—Any land or interest in cluding such an obligation under— SEC. 148. WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be in- (A) the program for environmental restora- BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. corporated into, and administered as a part tion of formerly used defense sites under sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—The boundary of the of, the wilderness area, Recreation Manage- tion 2701 of title 10, United States Code; White River National Forest is modified to ment Area, Wildlife Conservation Area, or (B) the Comprehensive Environmental Re- include the approximately 120 acres com- Historic Landscape, as applicable, in which sponse, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1 1 1 prised of the SW ⁄4, the SE ⁄4, and the NE ⁄4 the land or interest in land is located. 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.); or 1 of the SE ⁄4 of sec. 1, T. 2 S., R. 80 W., 6th (e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid rights (C) any other applicable provision of law Principal Meridian, in Summit County in in existence on the date of enactment of this (including regulations). the State. Act, the areas described in subsection (b)(1) (f) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT.—The Sec- (b) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION are withdrawn from— retary and the Secretary of the Army shall FUND.—For purposes of section 200306 of title (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under enter into an agreement— 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the the public land laws; (1) to specify— White River National Forest, as modified (2) location, entry, and patent under min- (A) the activities of the Secretary relating under subsection (a), shall be considered to ing laws; and to the management of the Historic Land- be the boundaries of the White River Na- (3) operation of the mineral leasing, min- scape; and tional Forest as in existence on January 1, eral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (B) the activities of the Secretary of the 1965. (f) MILITARY OVERFLIGHTS.—Nothing in Army relating to environmental remediation SEC. 149. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PO- this part or an amendment made by this part and the removal of unexploded ordnance in TENTIAL WILDERNESS BOUNDARY restricts or precludes— accordance with subsection (e) and other ap- ADJUSTMENT. (1) any low-level overflight of military air- plicable laws (including regulations); and (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section craft over any area subject to this part or an (2) to require the Secretary to provide to is to provide for the ongoing maintenance amendment made by this part, including the Secretary of the Army, by not later than and use of portions of the Trail River Ranch military overflights that can be seen, heard, 1 year after the date of enactment of this and the associated property located within or detected within such an area; Act and periodically thereafter, as appro- Rocky Mountain National Park in Grand (2) flight testing or evaluation over an area priate, a management plan for the Historic County in the State. described in paragraph (1); or Landscape for purposes of the removal ac- (b) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.—Section (3) the use or establishment of— tivities described in subsection (e). 1952(b) of the Omnibus Public Land Manage- (A) any new unit of special use airspace (g) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section— ment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. (1) affects the jurisdiction of the State over 1070) is amended by adding at the end the fol- over an area described in paragraph (1); or any water law, water right, or adjudication lowing: (B) any military flight training or trans- portation over such an area. or administration relating to any water re- ‘‘(3) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.—The bound- source; ary of the Potential Wilderness is modified PART II—SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS (2) affects any water right in existence on to exclude the area comprising approxi- SEC. 151. DEFINITIONS. or after the date of enactment of this Act, or mately 15.5 acres of land identified as ‘Poten- In this part:

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(1) COVERED LAND.—The term ‘‘covered tect for the benefit and enjoyment of present SEC. 154. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY land’’ means— and future generations the geological, cul- AREAS. (A) land designated as wilderness under tural, archaeological, paleontological, nat- (a) DOMINGUEZ CANYON WILDERNESS STUDY paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of ural, scientific, recreational, wilderness, AREA.—Subtitle E of title II of Public Law the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 wildlife, riparian, historical, educational, 111–11 is amended— U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) (as added and scenic resources of the Special Manage- (1) by redesignating section 2408 (16 U.S.C. by section 152); and ment Areas. 460zzz–7) as section 2409; and (B) a Special Management Area. (c) MANAGEMENT.— (2) by inserting after section 2407 (16 U.S.C. (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall man- 460zzz–6) the following: means the Secretary of Agriculture. age the Special Management Areas in a man- ‘‘SEC. 2408. RELEASE. (3) SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA.—The term ner that— ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Congress finds that, for ‘‘Special Management Area’’ means each of— (A) conserves, protects, and enhances the the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal (A) the Sheep Mountain Special Manage- resources and values of the Special Manage- Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 ment Area designated by section 153(a)(1); ment Areas described in subsection (b); U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the and (B) subject to paragraph (3), maintains or Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Study Area (B) the Liberty Bell East Special Manage- improves the wilderness character of the not designated as wilderness by this subtitle ment Area designated by section 153(a)(2). Special Management Areas and the suit- have been adequately studied for wilderness ability of the Special Management Areas for SEC. 152. ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS designation. potential inclusion in the National Wilder- PRESERVATION SYSTEM. ‘‘(b) RELEASE.—Any public land referred to ness Preservation System; and Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act in subsection (a) that is not designated as (C) is in accordance with— of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103– wilderness by this subtitle— (i) the National Forest Management Act of 77) (as amended by section 142(a)(2)) is ‘‘(1) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); amended by adding at the end the following: the Federal Land Policy and Management IZARD HEAD WILDERNESS ADDITION.— (ii) this part; and ‘‘(27) L Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and Certain Federal land in the Grand Mesa, (iii) any other applicable laws. ‘‘(2) shall be managed in accordance with Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National For- (2) PROHIBITIONS.—The following shall be this subtitle and any other applicable laws.’’. ests comprising approximately 3,141 acres, as prohibited in the Special Management Areas: (b) MCKENNA PEAK WILDERNESS STUDY generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Pro- (A) Permanent roads. AREA.— posed Wilson, Sunshine, Black Face and San (B) Except as necessary to meet the min- (1) IN GENERAL.—Congress finds that, for Bernardo Additions to the Lizard Head Wil- imum requirements for the administration the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal derness’ and dated September 6, 2018, which of the Federal land, to provide access for Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 is incorporated in, and shall be administered abandoned mine cleanup, and to protect pub- U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the McKenna as part of, the Lizard Head Wilderness. lic health and safety— Peak Wilderness Study Area in San Miguel ‘‘(28) MOUNT SNEFFELS WILDERNESS ADDI- (i) the use of motor vehicles, motorized County in the State not designated as wil- TIONS.— equipment, or mechanical transport (other derness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of ‘‘(A) LIBERTY BELL AND LAST DOLLAR ADDI- than as provided in paragraph (3)); and the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 TIONS.—Certain Federal land in the Grand (ii) the establishment of temporary roads. U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) (as added Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National (3) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.— by section 152) have been adequately studied Forests comprising approximately 7,235 (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may allow acres, as generally depicted on the map enti- any activities (including helicopter access for wilderness designation. tled ‘Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar for recreation and maintenance and the com- (2) RELEASE.—Any public land referred to Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, petitive running event permitted since 1992) in paragraph (1) that is not designated as Liberty Bell East Special Management Area’ that have been authorized by permit or li- wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of and dated September 6, 2018, which is incor- cense as of the date of enactment of this Act the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 porated in, and shall be administered as part to continue within the Special Management U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) (as added of, the Mount Sneffels Wilderness. Areas, subject to such terms and conditions by section 152)— ‘‘(B) WHITEHOUSE ADDITIONS.—Certain Fed- as the Secretary may require. (A) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management eral land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, (B) PERMITTING.—The designation of the and Gunnison National Forests comprising Special Management Areas by subsection (a) Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and approximately 12,465 acres, as generally de- shall not affect the issuance of permits relat- (B) shall be managed in accordance with picted on the map entitled ‘Proposed White- ing to the activities covered under subpara- applicable laws. house Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilder- graph (A) after the date of enactment of this SEC. 155. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. ness’ and dated September 6, 2018, which is Act. (a) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this incorporated in, and shall be administered as (C) BICYCLES.—The Secretary may permit part affects the jurisdiction or responsibility part of, the Mount Sneffels Wilderness. the use of bicycles in— of the State with respect to fish and wildlife ‘‘(29) MCKENNA PEAK WILDERNESS.—Certain (i) the portion of the Sheep Mountain Spe- in the State. Federal land in the State of Colorado com- cial Management Area identified as ‘‘Ophir (b) NO BUFFER ZONES.— prising approximately 8,884 acres of Bureau Valley Area’’ on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed (1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this part es- of Land Management land, as generally de- Sheep Mountain Special Management Area’’ tablishes a protective perimeter or buffer picted on the map entitled ‘Proposed McKen- and dated September 19, 2018; and zone around covered land. na Peak Wilderness Area’ and dated Sep- (ii) the portion of the Liberty Bell East (2) ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE WILDERNESS.—The tember 18, 2018, to be known as the ‘McKenna Special Management Area identified as ‘‘Lib- fact that a nonwilderness activity or use on Peak Wilderness’.’’. erty Bell Corridor’’ on the map entitled land outside of the covered land can be seen SEC. 153. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS. ‘‘Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar Ad- or heard from within covered land shall not (a) DESIGNATION.— ditions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Lib- preclude the activity or use outside the (1) SHEEP MOUNTAIN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT erty Bell East Special Management Area’’ boundary of the covered land. AREA.—The Federal land in the Grand Mesa, and dated September 6, 2018. (c) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.— Uncompahgre, and Gunnison and San Juan (d) APPLICABLE LAW.—Water and water (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable National Forests in the State comprising ap- rights in the Special Management Areas after the date of enactment of this Act, the proximately 21,663 acres, as generally de- shall be administered in accordance with Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, as picted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Sheep section 8 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of appropriate, shall file a map and a legal de- Mountain Special Management Area’’ and 1993 (Public Law 103–77; 107 Stat. 762), except scription of each wilderness area designated dated September 19, 2018, is designated as the that, for purposes of this subtitle— by paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) ‘‘Sheep Mountain Special Management (1) any reference contained in that section of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 Area’’. to ‘‘the lands designated as wilderness by U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) (as added (2) LIBERTY BELL EAST SPECIAL MANAGE- this Act’’, ‘‘the Piedra, Roubideau, and by section 152) and the Special Management MENT AREA.—The Federal land in the Grand Tabeguache areas identified in section 9 of Areas with— Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National this Act, or the Bowen Gulch Protection (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of Forests in the State comprising approxi- Area or the Fossil Ridge Recreation Manage- the House of Representatives; and mately 792 acres, as generally depicted on ment Area identified in sections 5 and 6 of (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Liberty Bell and this Act’’, or ‘‘the areas described in sections Resources of the Senate. Last Dollar Additions to the Mt. Sneffels 2, 5, 6, and 9 of this Act’’ shall be considered (2) FORCE OF LAW.—Each map and legal de- Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Man- to be a reference to ‘‘the Special Manage- scription filed under paragraph (1) shall have agement Area’’ and dated September 6, 2018, ment Areas’’; and the same force and effect as if included in is designated as the ‘‘Liberty Bell East Spe- (2) any reference contained in that section this part, except that the Secretary or the cial Management Area’’. to ‘‘this Act’’ shall be considered to be a ref- Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Special erence to ‘‘the Colorado Outdoor Recreation may correct any typographical errors in the Management Areas is to conserve and pro- and Economy Act’’. maps and legal descriptions.

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(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and in the State, as generally depicted on the holder of a Thompson Divide lease relin- legal description filed under paragraph (1) pilot program map as ‘‘Fugitive Coal Mine quished under subsection (a) shall— shall be on file and available for public in- Methane Use Pilot Program Area’’, that (A) be equal to the sum of— spection in the appropriate offices of the Bu- would leak or be vented into the atmosphere (i) the amount of the bonus bids paid for reau of Land Management and the Forest from an active, inactive, or abandoned un- the applicable Thompson Divide leases; Service. derground coal mine. (ii) the amount of any rental paid for the (d) ACQUISITION OF LAND.— (2) PILOT PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘pilot pro- applicable Thompson Divide leases as of the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary or the Sec- gram’’ means the Greater Thompson Divide date on which the leaseholder submits to the retary of the Interior, as appropriate, may Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Pro- Secretary a notice of the decision to relin- acquire any land or interest in land within gram established by section 165(a)(1). quish the applicable Thompson Divide leases; the boundaries of a Special Management (3) PILOT PROGRAM MAP.—The term ‘‘pilot and Area or the wilderness designated under program map’’ means the map entitled (iii) the amount of any expenses incurred paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of ‘‘Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal by the leaseholder of the applicable Thomp- the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 Mine Methane Use Pilot Program Area’’ and son Divide leases in the preparation of any U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) (as added dated June 17, 2019. drilling permit, sundry notice, or other re- by section 152) only through exchange, dona- (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ lated submission in support of the develop- tion, or purchase from a willing seller. means the Secretary of the Interior. ment of the applicable Thompson Divide (2) MANAGEMENT.—Any land or interest in (5) THOMPSON DIVIDE LEASE.— leases as of January 28, 2019, including any land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be in- (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘Thompson Di- expenses relating to the preparation of any corporated into, and administered as a part vide lease’’ means any oil or gas lease in ef- analysis under the National Environmental of, the wilderness or Special Management fect on the date of enactment of this Act Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and Area in which the land or interest in land is within the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and (B) require the approval of the Secretary. located. Protection Area. (2) EXCLUSION.—The amount of a credit (e) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock on (B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘Thompson Di- issued under subsection (a) shall not include covered land, if established before the date of vide lease’’ does not include any oil or gas any expenses paid by the leaseholder of a enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to lease that— Thompson Divide lease for legal fees or re- continue subject to such reasonable regula- (i) is associated with a Wolf Creek Storage lated expenses for legal work with respect to tions as are considered to be necessary by Field development right; or a Thompson Divide lease. the Secretary with jurisdiction over the cov- (ii) before the date of enactment of this (c) CANCELLATION.—Effective on relinquish- ered land, in accordance with— Act, has expired, been cancelled, or other- ment under this section, and without any ad- (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 wise terminated. ditional action by the Secretary, a Thomp- U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and (6) THOMPSON DIVIDE MAP.—The term son Divide lease— (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in ‘‘Thompson Divide map’’ means the map en- (1) shall be permanently cancelled; and Appendix A of the report of the Committee titled ‘‘Greater Thompson Divide Area Map’’ (2) shall not be reissued. on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House and dated June 13, 2019. (d) CONDITIONS.— (1) APPLICABLE LAW.—Except as otherwise of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 (7) THOMPSON DIVIDE WITHDRAWAL AND PRO- provided in this section, each exchange of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101–405) or TECTION AREA.—The term ‘‘Thompson Divide H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96– Withdrawal and Protection Area’’ means the under this section shall be conducted in ac- 617). Federal land and minerals generally depicted cordance with— (f) FIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASES.—In ac- on the Thompson Divide map as the (A) this subtitle; and cordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilder- ‘‘Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protec- (B) other applicable laws (including regula- ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary tion Area’’. tions). (2) ACCEPTANCE OF CREDITS.—The Secretary with jurisdiction over a wilderness area des- (8) WOLF CREEK STORAGE FIELD DEVELOP- shall accept credits issued under subsection ignated by paragraphs (27) through (29) of MENT RIGHT.— (a) in the same manner as cash for the pay- section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘Wolf Creek of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103– Storage Field development right’’ means a ments described in that subsection. 77) (as added by section 152) may carry out development right for any of the Federal (3) APPLICABILITY.—The use of a credit any activity in the wilderness area that the mineral leases numbered COC 007496, COC issued under subsection (a) shall be subject Secretary determines to be necessary for the 007497, COC 007498, COC 007499, COC 007500, to the laws (including regulations) applica- control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject COC 007538, COC 008128, COC 015373, COC ble to the payments described in that sub- to such terms and conditions as the Sec- 0128018, COC 051645, and COC 051646, and gen- section, to the extent that the laws are con- retary determines to be appropriate. erally depicted on the Thompson Divide map sistent with this section. (g) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid rights as ‘‘Wolf Creek Storage Agreement’’. (4) TREATMENT OF CREDITS.—All amounts in the form of credits issued under subsection in existence on the date of enactment of this (B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘Wolf Creek Act, the covered land and the approximately Storage Field development right’’ does not (a) accepted by the Secretary shall be con- 6,590 acres generally depicted on the map en- include any storage right or related activity sidered to be amounts received for the pur- titled ‘‘Proposed Naturita Canyon Mineral within the area described in subparagraph poses of— Withdrawal Area’’ and dated September 6, (A). (A) section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act 2018, is withdrawn from— (30 U.S.C. 191); and SEC. 163. THOMPSON DIVIDE WITHDRAWAL AND (B) section 20 of the Geothermal Steam Act (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under PROTECTION AREA. the public land laws; of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1019). (a) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing (e) WOLF CREEK STORAGE FIELD DEVELOP- (2) location, entry, and patent under min- rights, the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and MENT RIGHTS.— ing laws; and Protection Area is withdrawn from— (1) CONVEYANCE TO SECRETARY.—As a condi- (3) operation of the mineral leasing, min- (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under eral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. tion precedent to the relinquishment of a the public land laws; Thompson Divide lease, any leaseholder with PART III—THOMPSON DIVIDE (2) location, entry, and patent under the a Wolf Creek Storage Field development SEC. 161. PURPOSES. mining laws; and right shall permanently relinquish, transfer, The purposes of this part are— (3) operation of the mineral leasing, min- and otherwise convey to the Secretary, in a (1) subject to valid existing rights, to with- eral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. form acceptable to the Secretary, all Wolf draw certain Federal land in the Thompson (b) SURVEYS.—The exact acreage and legal Creek Storage Field development rights of Divide area from mineral and other disposal description of the Thompson Divide With- the leaseholder. drawal and Protection Area shall be deter- laws; and (2) LIMITATION OF TRANSFER.—An interest (2) to promote the capture of fugitive mined by surveys approved by the Secretary, acquired by the Secretary under paragraph methane emissions that would otherwise be in consultation with the Secretary of Agri- (1)— emitted into the atmosphere— culture. (A) shall be held in perpetuity; and (A) to reduce methane gas emissions; and SEC. 164. THOMPSON DIVIDE LEASE EXCHANGE. (B) shall not be— (B) to provide— (a) IN GENERAL.—In exchange for the relin- (i) transferred; (i) new renewable electricity supplies and quishment by a leaseholder of all Thompson (ii) reissued; or other beneficial uses of fugitive methane Divide leases of the leaseholder, the Sec- (iii) otherwise used for mineral extraction. emissions; and retary may issue to the leaseholder credits SEC. 165. GREATER THOMPSON DIVIDE FUGITIVE (ii) increased royalties for taxpayers. for any bid, royalty, or rental payment due COAL MINE METHANE USE PILOT SEC. 162. DEFINITIONS. under any Federal oil or gas lease on Federal PROGRAM. In this part: land in the State, in accordance with sub- (a) FUGITIVE COAL MINE METHANE USE (1) FUGITIVE METHANE EMISSIONS.—The section (b). PILOT PROGRAM.— term ‘‘fugitive methane emissions’’ means (b) AMOUNT OF CREDITS.— (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established methane gas from those Federal lands in (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), in the Bureau of Land Management a pilot Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, or Pitkin County the amount of the credits issued to a lease- program, to be known as the ‘‘Greater

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Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Meth- (vi) the Office of Surface Mining Reclama- (3) FUGITIVE METHANE EMISSIONS FROM ane Use Pilot Program’’. tion and Enforcement; and ABANDONED COAL MINES.— (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the pilot pro- (E) such other information as may be use- (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro- gram is to promote the capture, beneficial ful in advancing the purposes of the pilot vided in this section, notwithstanding sec- use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive program. tion 163, subject to valid existing rights, and methane emissions— (4) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION; DISCLOSURE.— in accordance with section 21 of the Mineral (A) to reduce methane emissions; (A) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 241) and any other ap- (B) to promote economic development; shall provide opportunities for public par- plicable law, the Secretary shall— (C) to produce bid and royalty revenues; ticipation in the inventory under this sub- (i) authorize the capture for use, or de- (D) to improve air quality; and section. struction by flaring, of fugitive methane (E) to improve public safety. (B) AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary shall emissions from abandoned coal mines on (3) PLAN.— make the inventory under this subsection Federal land; and (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days publicly available. (ii) make available for leasing such fugi- after the date of enactment of this Act, the (C) DISCLOSURE.—Nothing in this sub- tive methane emissions from abandoned coal Secretary shall develop a plan— section requires the Secretary to publicly re- mines on Federal land as the Secretary con- (i) to complete an inventory of fugitive lease information that— siders to be in the public interest. methane emissions in accordance with sub- (i) poses a threat to public safety; (B) SOURCE.—To the maximum extent prac- section (b); (ii) is confidential business information; or ticable, the Secretary shall offer for lease (ii) to provide for the leasing of fugitive (iii) is otherwise protected from public dis- each significant vent, seep, or other source methane emissions in accordance with sub- closure. of fugitive methane emissions from aban- section (c); and (5) USE.—The Secretary shall use the in- doned coal mines. (iii) to provide for the capping or destruc- ventory in carrying out— (C) BID QUALIFICATIONS.—A bid to lease fu- tion of fugitive methane emissions in accord- (A) the leasing program under subsection gitive methane emissions under this para- ance with subsection (d). (c); and graph shall specify whether the prospective (B) COORDINATION.—In developing the plan (B) the capping or destruction of fugitive lessee intends— under this paragraph, the Secretary shall co- methane emissions under subsection (d). (i) to capture the fugitive methane emis- ordinate with— (c) FUGITIVE METHANE EMISSION LEASING sions for beneficial use, such as generating (i) the State; PROGRAM.— electrical power, producing usable heat, (ii) Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, and Pitkin (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing transporting the methane to market, or Counties in the State; rights and in accordance with this section, transforming the fugitive methane emissions (iii) lessees of Federal coal within the not later than 1 year after the date of com- into a different marketable material; counties referred to in clause (ii); pletion of the inventory required under sub- (ii) to destroy the fugitive methane emis- (iv) interested institutions of higher edu- section (b), the Secretary shall carry out a sions by flaring; or cation in the State; and program to encourage the use and destruc- (iii) to employ a specific combination of— (v) interested members of the public. tion of fugitive methane emissions. (I) capturing the fugitive methane emis- (b) FUGITIVE METHANE EMISSION INVEN- (2) FUGITIVE METHANE EMISSIONS FROM COAL sions for beneficial use; and TORY.— MINES SUBJECT TO LEASE.— (II) destroying the fugitive methane emis- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall au- sion by flaring. the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- thorize the holder of a valid existing Federal (D) PRIORITY.— retary shall complete an inventory of fugi- coal lease for a mine that is producing fugi- (i) IN GENERAL.—If there is more than 1 tive methane emissions. tive methane emissions to capture for use, or qualified bid for a lease under this para- (2) CONDUCT.—The Secretary may conduct destroy by flaring, the fugitive methane graph, the Secretary shall select the bid that the inventory under paragraph (1) through, emissions. the Secretary determines is likely to most or in collaboration with— (B) CONDITIONS.—The authority under sub- significantly advance the public interest. (A) the Bureau of Land Management; paragraph (A) shall be— (ii) CONSIDERATIONS.—In determining the (B) the United States Geological Survey; (i) subject to valid existing rights; and public interest under clause (i), the Sec- (C) the Environmental Protection Agency; (ii) subject to such terms and conditions as retary shall take into consideration— (D) the United States Forest Service; the Secretary may require. (I) the size of the overall decrease in the (E) State departments or agencies; (C) LIMITATIONS.—The program carried out time-integrated radiative forcing of the fugi- (F) Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, or Pitkin under paragraph (1) shall only include fugi- tive methane emissions; County in the State; tive methane emissions that can be captured (II) the impacts to other natural resource (G) the Garfield County Federal Mineral for use, or destroyed by flaring, in a manner values, including wildlife, water, and air; and Lease District; that does not— (III) other public interest values, including (H) institutions of higher education in the (i) endanger the safety of any coal mine scenic, economic, recreation, and cultural State; worker; or values. (I) lessees of Federal coal within a county (ii) unreasonably interfere with any ongo- (E) LEASE FORM.— referred to in subparagraph (F); ing operation at a coal mine. (i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall de- (J) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (D) COOPERATION.— velop and provide to prospective bidders a Administration; (i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall work lease form for leases issued under this para- (K) the National Center for Atmospheric cooperatively with the holders of valid exist- graph. Research; or ing Federal coal leases for mines that (ii) DUE DILIGENCE.—The lease form devel- (L) other interested entities, including produce fugitive methane emissions to en- oped under clause (i) shall include terms and members of the public. courage— conditions requiring the leased fugitive (3) CONTENTS.—The inventory under para- (I) the capture of fugitive methane emis- methane emissions to be put to beneficial graph (1) shall include— sions for beneficial use, such as generating use or flared by not later than 1 year after (A) the general location and geographic co- electrical power, producing usable heat, the date of issuance of the lease. ordinates of each vent, seep, or other source transporting the methane to market, or (F) ROYALTY RATE.—The Secretary shall producing significant fugitive methane emis- transforming the fugitive methane emissions develop a minimum bid and royalty rate for sions; into a different marketable material; or leases under this paragraph to advance the (B) an estimate of the volume and con- (II) if the beneficial use of the fugitive purposes of this section, to the maximum ex- centration of fugitive methane emissions methane emissions is not feasible, the de- tent practicable. from each source of significant fugitive struction of the fugitive methane emissions (d) SEQUESTRATION.—If, by not later than 4 methane emissions including details of by flaring. years after the date of enactment of this measurements taken and the basis for that (ii) GUIDANCE.—In furtherance of the pur- Act, any significant fugitive methane emis- emissions estimate; poses of this paragraph, not later than 1 year sions from abandoned coal mines on Federal (C) an estimate of the total volume of fugi- after the date of enactment of this Act, the land are not leased under subsection (c)(3), tive methane emissions each year; Secretary shall issue guidance for the imple- the Secretary shall, in accordance with ap- (D) relevant data and other information mentation of Federal authorities and pro- plicable law, take all reasonable measures— available from— grams to encourage the capture for use, or (1) to cap those fugitive methane emissions (i) the Environmental Protection Agency; destruction by flaring, of fugitive methane at the source in any case in which the cap (ii) the Mine Safety and Health Adminis- emissions while minimizing impacts on nat- will result in the long-term sequestration of tration; ural resources or other public interest val- all or a significant portion of the fugitive (iii) the Colorado Department of Natural ues. methane emissions; or Resources; (E) ROYALTIES.—The Secretary shall deter- (2) if sequestration under paragraph (1) is (iv) the Colorado Public Utility Commis- mine whether any fugitive methane emis- not feasible, destroy the fugitive methane sion; sions used or destroyed pursuant to this emissions by flaring. (v) the Colorado Department of Health and paragraph are subject to the payment of a (e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 4 Environment; and royalty under applicable law. years after the date of enactment of this Act

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the Secretary shall submit to the Committee (iii) under the Federal Water Project (ii) CONSULTATION REQUIRED.—Except in on Natural Resources of the House of Rep- Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 460l–12 et seq.). the case of an emergency, any closure pro- resentatives and the Committee on Energy (B) RECLAMATION LAND.— posed by the Secretary under clause (i) shall and Natural Resources of the Senate a report (i) SUBMISSION OF REQUEST TO RETAIN AD- not take effect until after the date on which detailing— MINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION.—If, before the the Superintendent of the National Recre- (1) the economic and environmental im- date that is 1 year after the date of enact- ation Area consults with— pacts of the pilot program, including infor- ment of this Act, the Commissioner of Rec- (I) the appropriate State agency respon- mation on increased royalties and estimates lamation submits to the Secretary a request sible for hunting and fishing activities; and of avoided greenhouse gas emissions; and for the Commissioner of Reclamation to re- (II) the Board of County Commissioners in (2) any recommendations by the Secretary tain administrative jurisdiction over the each county in which the zone is proposed to on whether the pilot program could be ex- minimum quantity of land within the land be designated. panded geographically to include other sig- identified on the map as ‘‘Lands withdrawn (5) LANDOWNER ASSISTANCE.—On the writ- nificant sources of fugitive methane emis- or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation ten request of an individual that owns pri- sions from coal mines. projects’’ that the Commissioner of Rec- vate land located not more than 3 miles from SEC. 166. EFFECT. lamation identifies as necessary for the ef- the boundary of the National Recreation Except as expressly provided in this part, fective operation of Bureau of Reclamation Area, the Secretary may work in partnership nothing in this part— water facilities, the Secretary may— with the individual to enhance the long-term (1) expands, diminishes, or impairs any (I) approve, approve with modifications, or conservation of natural, cultural, rec- valid existing mineral leases, mineral inter- disapprove the request; and reational, and scenic resources in and around est, or other property rights wholly or par- (II) if the request is approved under sub- the National Recreation Area— tially within the Thompson Divide With- clause (I), make any modifications to the (A) by acquiring all or a portion of the pri- drawal and Protection Area, including access map that are necessary to reflect that the vate land or interests in private land located to the leases, interests, rights, or land in ac- Commissioner of Reclamation retains man- not more than 3 miles from the boundary of cordance with applicable Federal, State, and agement authority over the minimum quan- the National Recreation Area by purchase, local laws (including regulations); tity of land required to fulfill the reclama- exchange, or donation, in accordance with (2) prevents the capture of methane from tion mission. section 173; any active, inactive, or abandoned coal mine (ii) TRANSFER OF LAND.— (B) by providing technical assistance to covered by this part, in accordance with ap- (I) IN GENERAL.—Administrative jurisdic- the individual, including cooperative assist- plicable laws; or tion over the land identified on the map as ance; (3) prevents access to, or the development ‘‘Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of (C) through available grant programs; and of, any new or existing coal mine or lease in Reclamation projects’’, as modified pursuant (D) by supporting conservation easement Delta or Gunnison County in the State. to clause (i)(II), if applicable, shall be trans- opportunities. PART IV—CURECANTI NATIONAL ferred from the Commissioner of Reclama- (6) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing RECREATION AREA tion to the Director of the National Park rights, all Federal land within the National SEC. 171. DEFINITIONS. Service by not later than the date that is 1 Recreation Area is withdrawn from— In this part: year after the date of enactment of this Act. (A) entry, appropriation, and disposal (II) ACCESS TO TRANSFERRED LAND.— under the public land laws; (1) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘Curecanti National Recreation (aa) IN GENERAL.—Subject to item (bb), the (B) location, entry, and patent under the Area, Proposed Boundary’’, numbered 616/ Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain mining laws; and 100,485C, and dated August 11, 2016. access to the land transferred to the Director (C) operation of the mineral leasing, min- of the National Park Service under subclause eral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (2) NATIONAL RECREATION AREA.—The term ‘‘National Recreation Area’’ means the (I) for reclamation purposes, including for (7) GRAZING.— Curecanti National Recreation Area estab- the operation, maintenance, and expansion (A) STATE LAND SUBJECT TO A STATE GRAZ- lished by section 172(a). or replacement of facilities. ING LEASE.— (bb) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.—The (i) IN GENERAL.—If State land acquired (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ terms of the access authorized under item under this part is subject to a State grazing means the Secretary of the Interior. (aa) shall be determined by a memorandum lease in effect on the date of acquisition, the SEC. 172. CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION of understanding entered into between the Secretary shall allow the grazing to continue AREA. Commissioner of Reclamation and the Direc- for the remainder of the term of the lease, (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Effective beginning on the earlier of the date on which the Sec- tor of the National Park Service not later subject to the related terms and conditions retary approves a request under subsection than 1 year after the date of enactment of of user agreements, including permitted (c)(2)(B)(i)(I) and the date that is 1 year after this Act. stocking rates, grazing fee levels, access the date of enactment of this Act, there shall (3) MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS.— rights, and ownership and use of range im- be established as a unit of the National Park (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may enter provements. System the Curecanti National Recreation into management agreements, or modify (ii) ACCESS.—A lessee of State land may Area, in accordance with this subtitle, con- management agreements in existence on the continue its use of established routes within sisting of approximately 50,667 acres of land date of enactment of this Act, relating to the the National Recreation Area to access State in the State, as generally depicted on the authority of the Director of the National land for purposes of administering the lease map as ‘‘Curecanti National Recreation Area Park Service, the Commissioner of Reclama- if the use was permitted before the date of Proposed Boundary’’. tion, the Director of the Bureau of Land enactment of this Act, subject to such terms (b) AVAILABILITY OF MAP.—The map shall Management, or the Chief of the Forest and conditions as the Secretary may require. be on file and available for public inspection Service to manage Federal land within or ad- (B) STATE AND PRIVATE LAND.—The Sec- in the appropriate offices of the National jacent to the boundary of the National retary may, in accordance with applicable Park Service. Recreation Area. laws, authorize grazing on land acquired (c) ADMINISTRATION.— (B) STATE LAND.—The Secretary may enter from the State or private landowners under (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ad- into cooperative management agreements section 173, if grazing was established before minister the National Recreation Area in ac- for any land administered by the State that the date of acquisition. cordance with— is within or adjacent to the National Recre- (C) PRIVATE LAND.—On private land ac- (A) this part; and ation Area, in accordance with the coopera- quired under section 173 for the National (B) the laws (including regulations) gen- tive management authority under section Recreation Area on which authorized grazing erally applicable to units of the National 101703 of title 54, United States Code. is occurring before the date of enactment of Park System, including section 100101(a), (4) RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.— this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, (A) AUTHORIZATION.—Except as provided in the lessee, may allow the continuation and 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall allow renewal of grazing on the land based on the Code. boating, boating-related activities, hunting, terms of acquisition or by agreement be- (2) DAM, POWERPLANT, AND RESERVOIR MAN- and fishing in the National Recreation Area tween the Secretary and the lessee, subject AGEMENT AND OPERATIONS.— in accordance with applicable Federal and to applicable law (including regulations). (A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this part af- State laws. (D) FEDERAL LAND.—The Secretary shall— fects or interferes with the authority of the (B) CLOSURES; DESIGNATED ZONES.— (i) allow, consistent with the grazing Secretary— (i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting leases, uses, and practices in effect as of the (i) to operate the Uncompahgre Valley through the Superintendent of the National date of enactment of this Act, the continu- Reclamation Project under the reclamation Recreation Area, may designate zones in ation and renewal of grazing on Federal land laws; which, and establish periods during which, located within the boundary of the National (ii) to operate the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit no boating, hunting, or fishing shall be per- Recreation Area on which grazing is allowed of the Colorado River Storage Project under mitted in the National Recreation Area before the date of enactment of this Act, un- the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as under subparagraph (A) for reasons of public less the Secretary determines that grazing the ‘‘Colorado River Storage Project Act’’) safety, administration, or compliance with on the Federal land would present unaccept- (43 U.S.C. 620 et seq.); or applicable laws. able impacts (as defined in section 1.4.7.1 of

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Mr. GARDNER (for himself ‘‘Management Policies 2006: The Guide to or and Mr. DAINES) submitted an amend- Managing the National Park System’’) to (iv) exchange. ment intended to be proposed to the natural, cultural, recreational, and sce- (B) STATE LAND.—Land or interests in land amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. nic resource values and the character of the owned by the State or a political subdivision land within the National Recreation Area; of the State may only be acquired by pur- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making and chase, donation, or exchange. appropriations for the Departments of (ii) retain all authorities to manage graz- (b) TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDIC- Commerce and Justice, Science, and ing in the National Recreation Area. TION.— Related Agencies for the fiscal year (E) TERMINATION OF LEASES.—Within the (1) FOREST SERVICE LAND.— ending September 30, 2020, and for National Recreation Area, the Secretary (A) IN GENERAL.—Administrative jurisdic- other purposes; which was ordered to may— tion over the approximately 2,560 acres of lie on the table; as follows: (i) accept the voluntary termination of a land identified on the map as ‘‘U.S. Forest On page 63, line 12, strike ‘‘$335,000,000’’ and lease or permit for grazing; or Service proposed transfer to the National insert ‘‘$338,000,000’’. (ii) in the case of a lease or permit vacated Park Service’’ is transferred to the Sec- On page 65, line 5, strike ‘‘$12,000,000’’ and for a period of 3 or more years, terminate the retary, to be administered by the Director of insert ‘‘$15,000,000’’. lease or permit. the National Park Service as part of the Na- (8) WATER RIGHTS.—Nothing in this part— tional Recreation Area. SA 984. Ms. HIRONO submitted an (A) affects any use or allocation in exist- (B) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.—The boundary ence on the date of enactment of this Act of of the Gunnison National Forest shall be ad- amendment intended to be proposed to any water, water right, or interest in water; justed to exclude the land transferred to the amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. (B) affects any vested absolute or decreed Secretary under subparagraph (A). SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making conditional water right in existence on the (2) BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND.— appropriations for the Departments of date of enactment of this Act, including any Administrative jurisdiction over the ap- Commerce and Justice, Science, and water right held by the United States; proximately 5,040 acres of land identified on Related Agencies for the fiscal year (C) affects any interstate water compact in the map as ‘‘Bureau of Land Management ending September 30, 2020, and for existence on the date of enactment of this proposed transfer to National Park Service’’ other purposes; which was ordered to Act; is transferred from the Director of the Bu- (D) authorizes or imposes any new reserved reau of Land Management to the Director of lie on the table; as follows: Federal water right; or the National Park Service, to be adminis- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (E) shall be considered to be a relinquish- tered as part of the National Recreation lowing: ment or reduction of any water right re- Area. SEC. ll. STUDY ON THE IMPACTS OF THE IM- served or appropriated by the United States (3) WITHDRAWAL.—Administrative jurisdic- PORTATION OF ORCHIDS. in the State on or before the date of enact- tion over the land identified on the map as (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days ment of this Act. ‘‘Proposed for transfer to the Bureau of Land after the date of enactment of this Act, the (9) FISHING EASEMENTS.— Management, subject to the revocation of Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to (A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this part di- Bureau of Reclamation withdrawal’’ shall be Congress a report that describes the eco- minishes or alters the fish and wildlife pro- transferred to the Director of the Bureau of nomic and environmental impacts of import- gram for the Aspinall Unit developed under Land Management on relinquishment of the ing orchids in growing media. section 8 of the Act of April 11, 1956 (com- land by the Bureau of Reclamation and rev- (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The report under sub- monly known as the ‘‘Colorado River Stor- ocation by the Bureau of Land Management section (a) shall include— age Project Act’’) (70 Stat. 110, chapter 203; of any withdrawal as may be necessary. (1) a description of— 43 U.S.C. 620g), by the United States Fish and (c) POTENTIAL LAND EXCHANGE.— (A) the economic impact of importing or- Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Reclamation, (1) IN GENERAL.—The withdrawal for rec- chids in growing media on a State-by-State and the Colorado Division of Wildlife (includ- lamation purposes of the land identified on basis, with data collected from local growers; ing any successor in interest to that divi- the map as ‘‘Potential exchange lands’’ shall and sion) that provides for the acquisition of be relinquished by the Commissioner of Rec- (B) any incidents of pests detected on or- public access fishing easements as mitiga- lamation and revoked by the Director of the chids imported with growing media; and tion for the Aspinall Unit (referred to in this Bureau of Land Management and the land (2) an analysis from the Administrator of paragraph as the ‘‘program’’). shall be transferred to the National Park the Animal and Plant Health Inspection (B) ACQUISITION OF FISHING EASEMENTS.— Service. Service with respect to the additional re- The Secretary shall continue to fulfill the (2) EXCHANGE; INCLUSION IN NATIONAL sources that are necessary to prevent and obligation of the Secretary under the pro- RECREATION AREA.—On transfer of the land mitigate the introduction of pests resulting gram to acquire 26 miles of class 1 public described in paragraph (1), the transferred from importing orchids in growing media. fishing easements to provide to sportsmen land— access for fishing within the Upper Gunnison (A) may be exchanged by the Secretary for SA 985. Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Basin upstream of the Aspinall Unit, subject private land described in section 172(c)(5)— Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted an amend- to the condition that no existing fishing ac- (i) subject to a conservation easement re- ment intended to be proposed to cess downstream of the Aspinall Unit shall maining on the transferred land, to protect amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. be counted toward the minimum mileage re- the scenic resources of the transferred land; SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making quirement under the program. and appropriations for the Departments of (C) PLAN.—Not later than 1 year after the (ii) in accordance with the laws (including Commerce and Justice, Science, and regulations) and policies governing National date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary Related Agencies for the fiscal year shall— Park Service land exchanges; and (i) develop a plan for fulfilling the obliga- (B) if not exchanged under subparagraph ending September 30, 2020, and for tion of the Secretary described in subpara- (A), shall be added to, and managed as a part other purposes; which was ordered to graph (B); and of, the National Recreation Area. lie on the table; as follows: (ii) submit to Congress a report that— (d) ADDITION TO NATIONAL RECREATION On page 289, line 15, strike ‘‘$2,623,582,000’’ (I) includes the plan developed under AREA.—Any land within the boundary of the and insert ‘‘$2,632,582,000’’. clause (i); and National Recreation Area that is acquired by On page 289, strike lines 21 and 22 and in- (II) describes any progress made in the ac- the United States shall be added to, and sert ‘‘$480,741,000 shall be for Geographic Pro- quisition of public access fishing easements managed as a part of, the National Recre- grams specified in the report accompanying as mitigation for the Aspinall Unit under the ation Area. this Act, except that $85,000,000 shall be for program. SEC. 174. GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN. the Chesapeake Bay Program (as defined in SEC. 173. ACQUISITION OF LAND; BOUNDARY Not later than 3 years after the date on section 117(a) of the Federal Water Pollution MANAGEMENT. which funds are made available to carry out Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267(a)), of which (a) ACQUISITION.— this part, the Director of the National Park $9,000,000 shall be for nutrient and sediment (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may ac- Service, in consultation with the Commis- removal grants, $9,000,000 shall be for small quire any land or interest in land within the sioner of Reclamation, shall prepare a gen- watershed grants to control polluted runoff boundary of the National Recreation Area. eral management plan for the National from urban, suburban, and agricultural (2) MANNER OF ACQUISITION.— Recreation Area in accordance with section lands, and $6,000,000 shall be for State-based (A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph 100502 of title 54, United States Code. implementation in the most effective ba- (B), land described in paragraph (1) may be SEC. 175. BOUNDARY SURVEY. sins.’’. acquired under this subsection by— The Secretary, acting through the Director (i) donation; of the National Park Service, shall prepare a SA 986. Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. (ii) purchase from willing sellers with do- boundary survey and legal description of the VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL) nated or appropriated funds; National Recreation Area. submitted an amendment intended to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.049 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6109 be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- (2) is the individual who engaged in a non- (B) the rates of such arrests at the State posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. consensual sexual act upon another person level, including the number of State pris- 3055, making appropriations for the De- that was part of the course of conduct con- oners so arrested, disaggregated by sex, age, partments of Commerce and Justice, stituting the applicable unlawful employ- race, and ethnicity. ment practice in a sustained complaint in- (2) The rates of arrests and citations at the Science, and Related Agencies for the volving sexual assault that has become final. Federal and State levels related to teenage fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, use of marijuana. and for other purposes; which was or- SA 989. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted (3) The rates of arrests at the Federal and dered to lie on the table; as follows: an amendment intended to be proposed State levels for unlawful driving under the At the appropriate place in title I of divi- to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. influence of a substance, and the rates of sion D, insert the following: SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making such arrests involving marijuana. SEC. ll. FAIR TREATMENT UNDER THE ESSEN- appropriations for the Departments of (4) The rates of marijuana-related prosecu- TIAL AIR SERVICE PROGRAM. Commerce and Justice, Science, and tions, court filings, and imprisonments. The Secretary of Transportation shall re- (5) The total monetary amounts expended institute Essential Air Service for fiscal year Related Agencies for the fiscal year for marijuana-related enforcement, arrests, 2020 at any airport that received a subsidy ending September 30, 2020, and for court filings and proceedings, and imprison- under the Essential Air Service program in other purposes; which was ordered to ment before and after legalization, including fiscal year 2019 and that has supplied data to lie on the table; as follows: Federal expenditures disaggregated accord- the Secretary that demonstrate an average On page 28, line 12, strike ‘‘$15,000,000 shall ing to whether the laws being enforced were enplanements per day and a subsidy amount be available’’ and insert ‘‘$25,000,000 shall be Federal or State laws. per passenger for fiscal year 2019 that meet transferred from the Asset Forfeiture Fund’’. (6) The total number and rate of defend- the requirements of the Essential Air Serv- ants in Federal criminal prosecutions assert- ice program (taking into account subsection SA 990. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted ing as a defense that their conduct was in (d) of section 426 of the FAA Modernization an amendment intended to be proposed compliance with applicable State law legal- and Reform Act of 2012, as added by section to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. izing marijuana usage, and the effects of such assertions. 458 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making (49. U.S.C. 41731 note)). (c) REPORT CONTENTS.—The report pursu- appropriations for the Departments of ant to subsection (a)(2) shall— SA 987. Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Commerce and Justice, Science, and (1) address both State programs that have Mr. BENNET, and Mr. WYDEN) submitted Related Agencies for the fiscal year legalized marijuana for medicinal use and an amendment intended to be proposed ending September 30, 2020, and for those that have legalized marijuana for adult to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. other purposes; which was ordered to non-medicinal use and to the extent prac- lie on the table; as follows: ticable distinguish between such programs SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making and their effects; Beginning on page 58, strike line 25 and all appropriations for the Departments of (2) include a national assessment of aver- that follows through page 59, line 1, and in- Commerce and Justice, Science, and age trends across States with such programs sert the following: Related Agencies for the fiscal year in relation to the effects on economy, public Act; ending September 30, 2020, and for health, criminal justice, and employment in (18) $10,000,000 for a competitive grant pilot the respective States, including with respect other purposes; which was ordered to program for qualified nonprofit organiza- to the items listed in subsection (b); and lie on the table; as follows: tions to provide legal representation to im- (3) describe— On page 263, line 9, strike ‘‘$136,244,000’’ and migrants arriving at the southwest border (A) any barriers that impeded the ability insert ‘‘$96,244,000’’. seeking asylum and other forms of legal pro- to complete or update aspects of the study On page 310, line 25, strike ‘‘$40,000,000’’ and tection in the United States; and required by subsection (a)(1) and how such insert ‘‘$80,000,000’’. (19) $67,000,000 for grants to be adminis- barriers can be overcome for purposes of fu- tered SA 988. Ms. ERNST submitted an ture studies; and amendment intended to be proposed to SA 991. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted (B) any gaps in the data sought for the amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. an amendment intended to be proposed study required by subsection (a)(1) and how these gaps can be eliminated or otherwise SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making by him to the bill H.R. 3055, making ap- addressed for purposes of future studies. appropriations for the Departments of propriations for the Departments of (d) BEST PRACTICES FOR DATA COLLECTION Commerce and Justice, Science, and Commerce and Justice, Science, and BY STATES.—Best practices developed pursu- Related Agencies for the fiscal year Related Agencies for the fiscal year ant to this section shall consist of best prac- ending September 30, 2020, and for ending September 30, 2020, and for tices for the collection by States of the in- other purposes; which was ordered to other purposes; which was ordered to formation described in the items listed in subsection (b), including best practices for lie on the table; as follows: lie on the table; as follows: improving— At the appropriate place in division A, in- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (1) data collection; sert the following: lowing: (2) analytical capacity; SEC. lll. (a) In this section— SEC. ll. REPORT CONCERNING THE EFFECTS (3) research integrity; and (1) the term ‘‘Federal employee’’ has the OF STATE LEGALIZED MARIJUANA (4) the comparability of data across States. meaning given the term ‘‘employee’’ in sec- PROGRAMS. tion 2105 of title 5, United States Code, with- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General SA 992. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted out regard to whether the employee is ex- shall— an amendment intended to be proposed empted from the application of some or all of (1) to complete a study, not later than 18 by him to the bill H.R. 3055, making ap- such title 5; months after the date of enactment of this (2) the term ‘‘sexual assault offense’’ Act, on the effects of State legalized mari- propriations for the Departments of means a criminal offense under Federal law juana programs on criminal justice in the re- Commerce and Justice, Science, and or the law of a State that includes as an ele- spective States; and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ment of the offense that the defendant en- (2) upon the completion of the initial study ending September 30, 2020, and for gaged in a nonconsensual sexual act upon an- pursuant to paragraph (1), to prepare or up- other purposes; which was ordered to other person; and date a report on the results of such study lie on the table; as follows: (3) the term ‘‘sustained complaint involv- and submit such report to the Congress. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ing sexual assault’’ means an administrative (b) STUDY CONSIDERATIONS.—The study pur- lowing: or judicial determination that an employer suant to subsection (a)(1) shall consider the SEC. ll. The chief immigration judge engaged in an unlawful employment practice effects of State legalized marijuana pro- may not impose production quotas or case under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 grams with respect to criminal justice, in- completion deadlines in evaluating the per- (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.) that included, as part cluding the following: formance of immigration judges. of the course of conduct constituting the un- (1) The rates of marijuana-related arrests lawful employment practice, that an em- for possession, cultivation, and distribution, SA 993. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted ployee of the employer engaged in a non- and of these arrests, the percentages that in- an amendment intended to be proposed consensual sexual act upon another person. volved a secondary charge unrelated to mari- to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. (b) None of the funds made available by juana possession, cultivation, or distribu- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making this Act may be used to pay the basic pay, or tion, including— to increase the basic pay, of a Federal em- (A) the rates of such arrests at the Federal appropriations for the Departments of ployee who— level, including the number of Federal pris- Commerce and Justice, Science, and (1) has been convicted of a sexual assault oners so arrested, disaggregated by sex, age, Related Agencies for the fiscal year offense; or race, and ethnicity of the prisoners; and ending September 30, 2020, and for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.039 S23OCPT1 S6110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 other purposes; which was ordered to agencies, research universities, nonprofit or- DEFINITION OF RENEWABLE BIOMASS UNDER lie on the table; as follows: ganizations, and other partners to determine RENEWABLE FUEL PROGRAM In the appropriate place in title II of divi- the science needs and develop an action plan SEC. ll. Section 211(o)(1)(I) of the Clean sion A, insert the following: for a multiyear integrated program to as- Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(I)) is amended— sess, monitor, and conserve saline lake eco- SEC. lll. (a) The matter under the head- (1) by redesignating clauses (iii) through ing ‘‘Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms systems in Great Basin States and the wild- (vii) as clauses (v) through (ix), respectively; and Explosives—Salaries and Expenses’’ in life that depend on those ecosystems, and to and title I of division B of the Consolidated and begin implementation of that program. (2) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 following: (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 112–55; 125 SA 995. Mr. BOOKER submitted an ‘‘(ii) Trees and tree residue from non-Fed- Stat. 609–610) is amended by striking the 6th amendment intended to be proposed to eral land, including land belonging to an In- proviso. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. dian tribe or an Indian individual that is (b) The 6th proviso under the heading ‘‘Bu- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making held in trust by the United States or subject reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- appropriations for the Departments of to a restriction against alienation imposed plosives—Salaries and Expenses’’ in title II Commerce and Justice, Science, and by the United States. ‘‘(iii) Any secondary, residual materials of division B of the Consolidated Appropria- Related Agencies for the fiscal year tions Act, 2010 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public generated from forest products manufac- Law 111–117; 123 Stat. 3128–3129) is amended ending September 30, 2020, and for turing, including, but not limited to, saw- by striking ‘‘beginning in fiscal year 2010 and other purposes; which was ordered to dust, wood chips, shavings, bark, sanderdust, thereafter’’ and inserting ‘‘in fiscal year lie on the table; as follows: and trimmings, regardless of whether the 2010’’. At the appropriate place in title I of divi- source of primary materials is derived from (c) The 6th proviso under the heading ‘‘Bu- sion A, insert the following: Federal or non-Federal land. reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- SEC. 1ll. None of the funds made avail- ‘‘(iv) Biomass materials obtained from plosives—Salaries and Expenses’’ in title II able by this or any other Act with respect to Federal land that— of division B of the Omnibus Appropriations any fiscal year may be used to include any ‘‘(I) are not harvested from old growth Act, 2009 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 111– information regarding United States citizen- stands, unless the old growth stand is part of 8; 123 Stat. 574–576) is amended by striking ship in a tabulation of population reported a science-based ecological restoration ‘‘beginning in fiscal year 2009 and there- or transmitted by the Secretary of Com- project authorized by the Secretary of Agri- after’’ and inserting ‘‘in fiscal year 2009’’. merce under the last sentence of section culture or the Secretary of the Interior, as (d) The 6th proviso under the heading ‘‘Bu- 141(c) of title 13, United States Code. applicable, that meets applicable protection reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- and old growth enhancement objectives, as plosives—Salaries and Expenses’’ in title II SA 996. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. determined by the applicable Secretary; ‘‘(II) are slash, precommercial thinnings, of division B of the Consolidated Appropria- CRAPO, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. RISCH, and tions Act, 2008 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public or derived from ecological restoration activi- Mr. MANCHIN) submitted an amend- Law 110–161; 121 Stat. 1903–1904) is amended ties; by striking ‘‘beginning in fiscal year 2008 and ment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(III) are harvested in a manner consistent thereafter’’ and inserting ‘‘in fiscal year amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. with applicable Federal laws (including regu- 2008’’. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making lations) and land management plans; and (e) The 6th proviso under the heading ‘‘Bu- appropriations for the Departments of ‘‘(IV) are derived within— reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- Commerce and Justice, Science, and ‘‘(aa) the wildland-urban interface (as de- plosives—Salaries and Expenses’’ in title I of Related Agencies for the fiscal year fined in section 101 of the Healthy Forests the Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and ending September 30, 2020, and for Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511)) from acreage included within a community wild- Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 other purposes; which was ordered to (18 U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 109–108; 119 fire protection plan (as so defined); Stat. 2295–2296) is amended by striking ‘‘with lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(bb) a priority area on Federal land, as respect to any fiscal year’’. Strike section 113 of division C and insert identified by the Secretary of Agriculture or (f) The 6th proviso under the heading in the following: the Secretary of the Interior, as applicable, title I of division B of the Consolidated Ap- PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES, SECURE RURAL in need of— propriations Act, 2005 (18 U.S.C. 923 note; SCHOOLS ‘‘(AA) ecological restoration; Public Law 108–447; 118 Stat. 2859–2860) is ‘‘(BB) an authorized hazardous fuels reduc- SEC. 113. (a) Section 6906 of title 31, United amended by striking ‘‘with respect to any States Code, is amended, in the matter pre- tion project under section 102 of the Healthy fiscal year’’. ceding paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘fiscal year Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. (g) The matter under the heading ‘‘Bureau 2019’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal year 2020’’. 6512); or of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explo- (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of ‘‘(CC) a project carried out under section sives—Salaries and Expenses’’ in title I of di- law, for fiscal year 2019— 602(d) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 6591a(d)); or vision B of the Consolidated and Further (1) each eligible State, eligible county, and ‘‘(cc) an area identified as a priority area Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (18 other eligible unit of local government shall for wildfire threat in a State-wide assess- U.S.C. 923 note; Public Law 112–55; 125 Stat. be entitled to payment under the Secure ment and State-wide strategy developed in 609–610) is amended by striking the 7th pro- Rural Schools and Community Self-Deter- accordance with section 2A of the Coopera- viso. mination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), tive Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 (h) Section 511 of the Consolidated and subject to paragraph (3); U.S.C. 2101a).’’. Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (2) $282,000,000 shall be made available to (18 U.S.C. 922 note; Public Law 112–55; 125 SA 998. Mr. WYDEN submitted an the Secretary of Agriculture and the Sec- Stat. 632) is amended— amendment intended to be proposed to retary of the Interior for obligation and ex- (1) by striking ‘‘for—’’ and all that follows penditure in accordance with that Act, sub- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. through ‘‘(1)’’; and ject to paragraph (3); and SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making (2) by striking the semicolon and all that (3) for purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), appropriations for the Departments of follows and inserting a period. the full funding amount for fiscal year 2019 Commerce and Justice, Science, and SA 994. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an shall be the full funding amount for fiscal Related Agencies for the fiscal year amendment intended to be proposed to year 2017. ending September 30, 2020, and for amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. other purposes; which was ordered to SA 997. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. lie on the table; as follows: SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making RISCH, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. At the appropriate place in title II of divi- appropriations for the Departments of CRAPO, and Mr. KING) submitted an Commerce and Justice, Science, and sion E, insert the following: amendment intended to be proposed to SEC. 2ll. None of the funds made avail- Related Agencies for the fiscal year amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. able by this Act may be used by the Sec- ending September 30, 2020, and for SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making retary of Housing and Urban Development to other purposes; which was ordered to appropriations for the Departments of finalize, implement, administer, or enforce lie on the table; as follows: Commerce and Justice, Science, and the proposed rule entitled ‘‘HUD’s Implemen- At the appropriate place in title I of divi- Related Agencies for the fiscal year tation of the Fair Housing Act’s Disparate Impact Standard’’ (84 Fed. Reg. 42854 (August sion C, insert the following: ending September 30, 2020, and for SEC. 1ll. There is appropriated $2,000,000 19, 2019)). to the Director of the United States Geologi- other purposes; which was ordered to cal Survey to coordinate with the Director of lie on the table; as follows: SA 999. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. the United States Fish and Wildlife Service On page 365, between lines 18 and 19, insert RISCH, Mr. CRAPO, and Mr. MERKLEY) and other Federal, State, Tribal, and local the following: submitted an amendment intended to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.040 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6111 be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘2020’’ and SA 1003. Ms. CANTWELL submitted posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. inserting ‘‘2022’’; and an amendment intended to be proposed 3055, making appropriations for the De- (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘2021’’ and to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. inserting ‘‘2023’’. partments of Commerce and Justice, SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making (d) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO EXPEND Science, and Related Agencies for the COUNTY FUNDS.—Section 304 of the Secure appropriations for the Departments of fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, Rural Schools and Community Self-Deter- Commerce and Justice, Science, and and for other purposes; which was or- mination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7144) is Related Agencies for the fiscal year dered to lie on the table; as follows: amended— ending September 30, 2020, and for At the appropriate place in title I of divi- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘2020’’ and other purposes; which was ordered to sion C, insert the following: inserting ‘‘2022’’; and lie on the table; as follows: ll (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘2021’’ and SEC. 1 . EXTENSION OF SECURE RURAL At the appropriate place, insert the fol- SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF- inserting ‘‘2023’’. DETERMINATION ACT OF 2000. lowing: (a) DEFINITION OF FULL FUNDING AMOUNT.— SA 1000. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS RELATING TO Section 3(11) of the Secure Rural Schools and Mr. RISCH, Mr. CRAPO, and Mr. ROADLESS MANAGEMENT IN THE TONGASS NA- Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 MERKLEY) submitted an amendment in- TIONAL FOREST (16 U.S.C. 7102(11)) is amended by striking tended to be proposed to amendment SEC. ll. None of the funds made available subparagraphs (D) and (E) and inserting the by this Act may be used to finalize the draft following: SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations environmental impact statement described ‘‘(D) for fiscal year 2017, the amount that is in the notice of the Forest Service entitled equal to 95 percent of the full funding for the Departments of Commerce and ‘‘Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; amount for fiscal year 2015; Justice, Science, and Related Agencies National Forest System Lands in Alaska’’ ‘‘(E) for fiscal year 2018, the amount that is for the fiscal year ending September 30, (84 Fed. Reg. 55522 (October 17, 2019)). equal to 95 percent of the full funding 2020, and for other purposes; which was amount for fiscal year 2017; and SA 1004. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted ‘‘(F) for fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal ordered to lie on the table; as follows: year thereafter, the amount that is equal to Strike section 113 of division C and insert an amendment intended to be proposed the full funding amount for fiscal year the following: to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. 2017.’’. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making (b) SECURE PAYMENTS FOR STATES AND SEC. 113. Section 6906 of title 31, United appropriations for the Departments of COUNTIES CONTAINING FEDERAL LAND.— States Code, is amended, in the matter pre- Commerce and Justice, Science, and (1) SECURE PAYMENTS.—Section 101 of the ceding paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘fiscal year Related Agencies for the fiscal year Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- 2019’’ and inserting ‘‘each of fiscal years 2019 ending September 30, 2020, and for Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7111) is through 2029’’. amended, in subsections (a) and (b), by strik- other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ing ‘‘and 2018’’ each place it appears and in- SA 1001. Mr. WYDEN submitted an serting ‘‘2018, 2019, and 2020’’. amendment intended to be proposed to At the appropriate place in title V of divi- (2) PAYMENTS TO STATES AND COUNTIES.— amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. sion A, insert the following: (A) ELECTION TO RECEIVE PAYMENT SEC. ll. None of the funds made available SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making AMOUNT.—Section 102(b) of the Secure Rural by this division may be used by the Depart- Schools and Community Self-Determination appropriations for the Departments of ment of Justice to argue, in the conduct of Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7112(b)) is amended— Commerce and Justice, Science, and any litigation to which the United States, or (i) in paragraph (1)(D)— Related Agencies for the fiscal year an agency or officer thereof is a party, that (I) in the subparagraph heading, by strik- ending September 30, 2020, and for any provision of the Patient Protection and ing ‘‘FOR FISCAL YEARS 2017 AND 2018’’ and in- other purposes; which was ordered to Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148; 124 serting ‘‘FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 2017 lie on the table; as follows: Stat. 119) or of the Health Care and Edu- THROUGH 2020’’; and cation Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public At the appropriate place in title II of divi- (II) by striking ‘‘for fiscal years 2017 or Law 111–152; 124 Stat. 1029), including any sion E, insert the following: 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘for each of fiscal years amendment made by such Acts, is unconsti- SEC. 2ll. (a) In the case of a contract for 2017 through 2020’’; and tutional or is invalid or unenforceable on project-based assistance that terminates, if (ii) in paragraph (2), in subparagraphs (A) any ground, including that certain provi- the Secretary does not transfer the assist- and (B), by striking ‘‘for fiscal years 2017 and sions of the Patient Protection and Afford- ance under section 210, the Secretary shall 2018’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘for able Care Act are not severable from section transfer the assistance to 1 or more other each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020’’. 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as multifamily housing projects in accordance (B) EXPENDITURE RULES FOR ELIGIBLE COUN- added by section 1501 of the Patient Protec- with the conditions under section 210(c), ef- TIES.—Section 102(d) of the Secure Rural tion and Affordable Care Act (Public Law fective— Schools and Community Self-Determination 111–148; 124 Stat. 242). (1) as of the date of termination of the con- Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7112(d)) is amended— tract; or (i) in paragraph (1)(F)— Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted (2) if the Secretary is unable to comply SA 1005. (I) in the subparagraph heading, by strik- with those conditions by the date on which an amendment intended to be proposed ing ‘‘FOR FISCAL YEARS 2017 AND 2018’’ and in- the contract terminates, as soon as prac- to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. serting ‘‘FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 2017 ticable after that date. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making THROUGH 2020’’; and (b) The Secretary shall maintain a publicly appropriations for the Departments of (II) by striking ‘‘for fiscal years 2017 and available list of multifamily housing 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘for each of fiscal years Commerce and Justice, Science, and projects that are eligible for project-based 2017 through 2020’’; and Related Agencies for the fiscal year assistance for purposes of transfers under (ii) in paragraph (3)(D)— ending September 30, 2020, and for subsection (a). (I) in the subparagraph heading, by strik- (c) In this section, the terms ‘‘multifamily other purposes; which was ordered to ing ‘‘FOR FISCAL YEARS 2017 AND 2018’’ and in- housing project’’ and ‘‘project-based assist- lie on the table; as follows: serting ‘‘FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 2017 ance’’ have the meanings given those terms At the appropriate place in title I of divi- THROUGH 2020’’; and in section 210(d). sion D, insert the following: (II) by striking ‘‘for fiscal years 2017 and SEC. ll. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘for each of fiscal years SA 1002. Ms. COLLINS (for herself 2017 through 2020’’. It is the sense of Congress that the Admin- and Mr. REED) submitted an amend- istrator of the Federal Aviation Administra- (C) DISTRIBUTION OF PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE ment intended to be proposed to tion, as part of ongoing efforts to review reg- COUNTIES.—Section 103(d)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Deter- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ulations regarding the emergency medical mination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7113(d)(2)) is SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making equipment carried by passenger airlines, amended by striking ‘‘through and for fiscal appropriations for the Departments of should continue to prioritize the demands of years 2017 and 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘through Commerce and Justice, Science, and our nation’s growing opioid epidemic and 2015 and for each of fiscal years 2017 through take timely action to issue additional guid- Related Agencies for the fiscal year ance to air carriers to ensure the expeditious 2020’’. ending September 30, 2020, and for (c) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT inclusion of opioid antagonists in emergency other purposes; which was ordered to SPECIAL PROJECTS ON FEDERAL LAND.—Sec- medical kits. tion 208 of the Secure Rural Schools and lie on the table; as follows: Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 On page 489, line 17, strike ‘‘$2,761,00,000’’ SA 1006. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted (16 U.S.C. 7128) is amended— and insert ‘‘$2,761,000,000’’. an amendment intended to be proposed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.043 S23OCPT1 S6112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. (17) in New Hampshire, more than 30 per- submitted an amendment intended to SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making cent of manufactured home communities are be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- appropriations for the Departments of owned by residents; posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. (18) resident-owned cooperatives and non- 3055, making appropriations for the De- Commerce and Justice, Science, and profit owned communities have also flour- Related Agencies for the fiscal year ished in Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Is- partments of Commerce and Justice, ending September 30, 2020, and for land, Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota; Science, and Related Agencies for the other purposes; which was ordered to (19) nationwide, only 2 percent of all manu- fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, lie on the table; as follows: factured home communities are resident or and for other purposes; which was or- nonprofit-owned; dered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title II of divi- (20) manufactured home community own- On page 383, line 10, insert the following sion D, insert the following: ers often prefer to devise such property tax after ‘‘Budget’’ : ‘‘Provided further, That of SEC. 2ll. It is the sense of Congress free, rather than selling the community, in the amounts made available for Enterprise, that— order to avoid capital gain taxes; Concept Development, Human Factors, and (1) more than 17,000,000 people live in man- (21) when the owner of a manufactured Demonstration, not less than $9,500,000 shall ufactured homes and benefit from high-qual- home community dies, the heirs of the owner be available for the remote tower pilot pro- ity affordable homes which provide stability; frequently sell the community to the highest gram as authorized by section 161 of the FAA (2) owners of manufactured homes have bidder which results in displacement for doz- Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 47104 disproportionately low-income households, ens and sometimes hundreds of families; and note)’’. and in 2013, the median annual household in- (22) in order to preserve manufactured come for living in manufactured housing was home communities in the future, a Federal tax benefit should be established to induce SA 1011. Mr. JONES submitted an $28,400; amendment intended to be proposed to (3) approximately 75 percent of manufac- manufactured home community owners to tured home households earn less than $50,000 sell such properties to residents that the amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. per year; owners have known for decades, or to non- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making (4) more than 10 percent of veterans in the profit organizations. appropriations for the Departments of United States live in manufactured homes; Commerce and Justice, Science, and (5) in late 1990, manufactured housing rep- SA 1007. Ms. ROSEN submitted an Related Agencies for the fiscal year resented 2⁄3 of the new affordable housing amendment intended to be proposed to ending September 30, 2020, and for produced in the United States and remains a amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. other purposes; which was ordered to significant source of unsubsidized affordable SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making lie on the table; as follows: housing in the United States; appropriations for the Departments of (6) in 2015, the average cost per square foot On page 120, line 17, strike ‘‘$46,782,000’’ and Commerce and Justice, Science, and insert ‘‘$41,782,000’’. for a new manufactured home was 48 dollars, Related Agencies for the fiscal year less than half of the cost per square foot for On page 223, between lines 13 and 14, insert a new-site built, structure-only home, which ending September 30, 2020, and for the following: was $101; other purposes; which was ordered to SEC. 7ll. There is appropriated $5,000,000 (7) in 2009, 43 percent of all new homes that lie on the table; as follows: to carry out section 310I of the Consolidated sold for less than $150,000 were manufactured At the appropriate place in title II of divi- Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. homes; sion D, insert the following: 1936c). (8) manufactured homes account for 23 per- SEC. 2ll. (a) An additional $1,000,000 shall cent of new home sales under $200,000; be available for rental assistance and associ- SA 1012. Mr. KAINE submitted an (9) more than 50,000 manufactured home ated administrative fees for Tribal HUD– amendment intended to be proposed to communities, also referred to as ‘‘mobile VASH under the heading ‘‘TENANT-BASED amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. home parks’’, exist throughout the United RENTAL ASSISTANCE’’ under the heading SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making States; ‘‘PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING’’ under this appropriations for the Departments of (10) more than 2,900,000 manufactured title, and the funds available under this title Commerce and Justice, Science, and homes are placed in manufactured home for the Office of Administration under the communities; heading ‘‘ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICES’’ Related Agencies for the fiscal year (11) manufactured home communities pro- under the heading ‘‘MANAGEMENT AND ADMIN- ending September 30, 2020, and for vide critical affordable housing, but receive ISTRATION’’ shall be decreased by $1,000,000. other purposes; which was ordered to very little Federal, State, or local funds to lie on the table; as follows: subsidize the cost of manufactured homes; SA 1008. Ms. ROSEN submitted an On page 238, line 5, strike the period and (12) manufactured home owners in such amendment intended to be proposed to insert ‘‘: Provided further, That, notwith- communities may own the home, but they do amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. standing section 9 of the 400 Years of Afri- not own the land under the home, which SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making can-American History Commission Act (36 leaves the home owners vulnerable to rent appropriations for the Departments of U.S.C. note prec. 101; Public Law 115–102), of increases, arbitrary rule enforcement, and in the amounts made available under this head- the case of a manufactured home community Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ing, $500,000 shall be made available to carry owner converting the land to some other use, out that Act.’’. community closure; ending September 30, 2020, and for On page 288, between lines 9 and 10, insert (13) an eviction or closure of a manufac- other purposes; which was ordered to the following: tured home community is very disruptive to lie on the table; as follows: 400 YEARS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY a resident who may be unable to pay the On page 85, line 22, insert ‘‘: Provided, That COMMISSION thousands of dollars it takes to move the of such amount, not to exceed $95,000,000 manufactured home or find a new location shall remain available until expended for SEC. 117. (a) Section 7(b) of the 400 Years of for the manufactured home; Discovery Research PreK-12’’ after ‘‘2021’’. African-American History Commission Act (14) in an effort to preserve a crucial source (36 U.S.C. note prec. 101; Public Law 115–102) of affordable housing within the past two is amended, in the matter preceding para- decades, a national network of housing pro- SA 1009. Ms. ROSEN submitted an graph (1), by striking ‘‘July 1, 2020’’ and in- viders has helped residents purchase and own amendment intended to be proposed to serting ‘‘July 1, 2021’’. the land under the manufactured home com- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. (b) Section 8(a) of the 400 Years of African- munity, and manage the manufactured home SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making American History Commission Act (36 U.S.C. community; appropriations for the Departments of note prec. 101; Public Law 115–102) is amend- (15) nationwide, there are more than 1,000 Commerce and Justice, Science, and ed by striking ‘‘July 1, 2020’’ and inserting stable, permanent ownership cooperatives or Related Agencies for the fiscal year ‘‘July 1, 2021’’. nonprofit-owned developments in more than ending September 30, 2020, and for a dozen States; SA 1013. Mr. PETERS (for himself, other purposes; which was ordered to (16) members of manufactured home com- Mr. PORTMAN, and Mr. DURBIN) sub- lie on the table; as follows: munities continue to own such homes indi- mitted an amendment intended to be vidually, own an equal share of the land be- On page 84, line 20, strike ‘‘$6,769,670,000’’ proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- neath the entire manufactured home com- and insert ‘‘$6,770,670,000’’. posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. munity, participate in the governing of the On page 86, line 8, strike ‘‘$336,900,000’’ and community, and elect a board of directors insert ‘‘$335,900,000’’. 3055, making appropriations for the De- who make major decisions within the manu- partments of Commerce and Justice, factured home community by a democratic SA 1010. Mr. KAINE (for himself, Mr. Science, and Related Agencies for the vote; CRAPO, Mr. RISCH, and Mr. WARNER) fiscal year ending September 30, 2020,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.041 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6113 and for other purposes; which was or- repay funding previously obligated and ex- Related Agencies for the fiscal year dered to lie on the table; as follows: pended. ending September 30, 2020, and for (b) Subsection (a) shall apply to Coopera- At the appropriate place in title IV of divi- other purposes; which was ordered to tive Agreement FR-HSR-0009-10-01-06 and sion C, insert the following: any other grant or cooperative agreement lie on the table; as follows: GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE with the California High-Speed Rail Author- At the appropriate place in title I of divi- SEC. 4ll. (a) Notwithstanding any other ity in effect on or after the date of the enact- sion C, insert the following: provision of this division, the amount made ment of this Act. ADJUSTMENT FOR LOW-POPULATION UNITS OF available for Geographic Programs under the (c) Notwithstanding the Department of GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNDER THE heading ‘‘ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND Transportation Appropriations Act, 2010 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT’’ under the heading ‘‘ENVI- (Public Law 111–117), deobligated funds asso- SEC. 1llll. Section 6903(c) of title 31, RONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’’ ciated with Cooperative Agreement FR-HSR- United States Code, is amended— under title II shall be increased by $19,000,000 0118-12-01-01 may not be made available for (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘4,999’’ and to provide additional funding for the Great any purpose until the final determination of inserting ‘‘999’’; and Lakes Restoration Initiative under section any litigation concerning such funds. (2) in paragraph (2)— 118(c)(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Con- (d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), (A) in the matter preceding the table, by trol Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)). upon the final determination of any litiga- striking ‘‘5,000’’ and inserting ‘‘1,000’’; and (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of tion referred to in subsection (c), deobligated (B) by striking the table and inserting the this division, the amount authorized to be funds referred to in subsection (c) shall be following: transferred under the fourth paragraph made available only for high-speed rail ... under the heading ‘‘ADMINISTRATIVE PROVI- projects under section 26106 of title 49, ‘‘If population equals— the limitation is equal to the population times— SIONS—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY United States Code, in accordance with such 1,000 ...... $254.40 (INCLUDING TRANSFERS)’’ under the heading section. 2,000 ...... $230.66 ‘‘ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGEN- (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Sec- 3,000 ...... $212.00 CY’’ under title II shall be increased by retary of Transportation shall— 4,000 ...... $198.43 $19,000,000. (A) issue a notice of funding opportunity 5,000 ...... $186.56 (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of for grants for projects referred to in para- 6,000 ...... $174.71 this division, funds made available for Oper- 7,000 ...... $164.50 graph (1) not later than 30 days after the 8,000 ...... $152.67 ations and Administration under the heading final determination of litigation referred to 9,000 ...... $142.45 ‘‘ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND MANAGE- in subsection (c); 10,000 ...... $130.55 MENT’’ under the heading ‘‘ENVIRON- (B) ensure that such notice of funding op- 11,000 ...... $127.22 MENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’’ under portunity requires applications to be sub- 12,000 ...... $123.83 title II in the report accompanying this Act mitted not later than 30 days after the 13,000 ...... $118.73 shall be reduced by $19,000,000. 14,000 ...... $115.34 issuance of such notice; 15,000 ...... $111.92 (C) require such applications to include 16,000 ...... $110.24 SA 1014. Mr. CASSIDY submitted an completed documentation with respect to 17,000 ...... $108.51 amendment intended to be proposed to any required environmental impact state- 18,000 ...... $106.85 amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ments; and 19,000 ...... $105.16 SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making (D) award grants not later than 60 days 20,000 ...... $103.51 after the issuance of notice under subpara- 21,000 ...... $101.76 appropriations for the Departments of 22,000 ...... $100.07 Commerce and Justice, Science, and graph (A). 23,000 ...... $100.07 Related Agencies for the fiscal year 24,000 ...... $98.37 SA 1016. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted ending September 30, 2020, and for 25,000 ...... $96.69 an amendment intended to be proposed 26,000 ...... $94.98 other purposes; which was ordered to to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. 27,000 ...... $94.98 lie on the table; as follows: 28,000 ...... $94.98 SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making On page 19, after line 25, insert the fol- 29,000 ...... $93.31 appropriations for the Departments of 30,000 ...... $93.31 lowing: Commerce and Justice, Science, and 31,000 ...... $91.59 FISHERY DISASTER ASSISTANCE 32,000 ...... $91.59 Related Agencies for the fiscal year 33,000 ...... $89.88 For an additional amount for ‘‘Fishery ending September 30, 2020, and for Disaster Assistance’’ for necessary expenses 34,000 ...... $89.88 35,000 ...... $88.17 associated with the mitigation of fishery dis- other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: 36,000 ...... $88.17 asters, $100,000,000, to remain available until 37,000 ...... $86.48 expended: Provided, That such funds shall be At the appropriate place in title I of divi- 38,000 ...... $86.48 used for mitigating the effects of commercial sion C, insert the following: 39,000 ...... $84.82 fishery failures and fishery resource disas- OIL AND GAS DRILLING OFF WEST COAST OF 40,000 ...... $84.82 41,000 ...... $83.09 ters declared by the Secretary of Commerce: UNITED STATES Provided further, That such amount is des- 42,000 ...... $81.42 SEC. 1ll. None of the funds made avail- 43,000 ...... $81.42 ignated by Congress as being for an emer- able by this or any other Act may be used by 44,000 ...... $79.69 gency requirement pursuant to section the Secretary of the Interior to issue leases 45,000 ...... $79.69 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and for the exploration, development, or produc- 46,000 ...... $78.03 Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. tion of oil or natural gas in any area of the 47,000 ...... $78.03 outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the 48,000 ...... $76.33 SA 1015. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted 49,000 ...... $76.33 States of California, Oregon, and Wash- 50,000 ...... $74.63.’’. an amendment intended to be proposed ington. to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SA 1019. Mr. PAUL submitted an Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making SA 1017. amendment intended to be proposed to an amendment intended to be proposed appropriations for the Departments of amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. Commerce and Justice, Science, and to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making Related Agencies for the fiscal year appropriations for the Departments of appropriations for the Departments of ending September 30, 2020, and for Commerce and Justice, Science, and Commerce and Justice, Science, and other purposes; which was ordered to Related Agencies for the fiscal year Related Agencies for the fiscal year lie on the table; as follows: ending September 30, 2020, and for ending September 30, 2020, and for On page 84, between lines 18 and 19, insert other purposes; which was ordered to the following: other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: SEC. 192. (a) None of the funds appropriated lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- or otherwise made available by this Act may In title V of division A, strike sections 526 lowing: be used— through 527. (1) to terminate a grant or cooperative SEC. ll. REDUCTION IN AMOUNT OF APPRO- agreement with the California High-Speed SA 1018. Mr. DAINES submitted an PRIATIONS. Rail Authority; amendment intended to be proposed to Each amount made available under divi- (2) to deobligate funding associated with a sion A, B, C, or D of this Act (in this section grant or cooperative agreement with the amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. referred to as a ‘‘fiscal year 2020 amount’’) California High-Speed Rail Authority; or SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making shall be reduced by the amount necessary for (3) to require the State of California or the appropriations for the Departments of the fiscal year 2020 amount to be equal to the California High-Speed Rail Authority to Commerce and Justice, Science, and amount that is 2 percent less than the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.044 S23OCPT1 S6114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 amount made available for fiscal year 2019 ‘‘(1) the standards described in chapters 9 national Fire Code, as published by the for the purposes for which the fiscal year and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- International Code Council; or 2020 amount is being made available. national Fire Code, as published by the ‘‘(2) any other standards as may be adopted International Code Council; or by the Secretary, in collaboration with the SA 1020. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted ‘‘(2) any other standards as may be adopted Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- an amendment intended to be proposed by the Secretary, including any relevant up- ment, including any relevant updates to the to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. dates to the International Fire Code, International Fire Code, through a notice SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making through a notice published in the Federal published in the Federal Register.’’; and appropriations for the Departments of Register.’’; and (2) in section 515 (42 U.S.C. 1485)— Commerce and Justice, Science, and (B) in subsection (o), by adding at the end (A) in subsection (m), by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ be- the following: fore ‘‘The Secretary shall establish’’; and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ‘‘(21) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each (B) by adding at the end the following: ending September 30, 2020, and for dwelling unit receiving tenant-based assist- ‘‘(2) Housing and related facilities rehabili- other purposes; which was ordered to ance or project-based assistance under this tated or repaired with amounts received lie on the table; as follows: subsection shall have carbon monoxide under a loan made or insured under this sec- At the appropriate place in title VII of di- alarms or detectors installed in the dwelling tion shall contain installed carbon monoxide vision B, insert the following: unit in a manner that meets or exceeds— alarms or detectors that meet or exceed— SEC. 7ll. (a) The Secretary of Agriculture ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 shall revise any regulation of the Secretary and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- of Agriculture relating to the definition of national Fire Code, as published by the national Fire Code, as published by the the term ‘‘fish’’ to ensure that the definition International Code Council; or International Code Council; or includes any aquatic gilled animal, and any ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- mollusk, crustacean, or other invertebrate, ed by the Secretary, including any relevant ed by the Secretary, in collaboration with that exists in the wild or is produced under updates to the International Fire Code, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- controlled conditions in ponds, lakes, through a notice published in the Federal ment, including any relevant updates to the streams, or similar holding areas. Register.’’. International Fire Code, through a notice (b) Section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm (b) Section 202(j) of the Housing Act of 1959 published in the Federal Register.’’. and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)) (12 U.S.C. 1701q(j)) is amended by adding at (f) The Secretary of Housing and Urban De- is amended— the end the following: velopment shall provide guidance to public (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘in, fish ‘‘(9) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each housing agencies (as defined in section 3(b)(6) farming’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘in— owner of a dwelling unit assisted under this of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 ‘‘(A) fish farming; and section shall ensure that carbon monoxide U.S.C. 1437a(b)(6)) on how to educate tenants ‘‘(B) in the case of assistance under sub- alarms or detectors are installed in the on health hazards in the home, including to title B, commercial fishing’’; and dwelling unit in a manner that meets or ex- carbon monoxide poisoning, lead poisoning, (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘shall’’ ceeds— asthma induced by housing-related aller- and all that follows through the period at ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 gens, and other housing-related preventable the end and inserting the following: ‘‘in- and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- outcomes, to help advance primary preven- cludes— national Fire Code, as published by the tion and prevent future deaths and other ‘‘(A) fish farming; and International Code Council; or harms. ‘‘(B) in the case of assistance under sub- ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- (g) Nothing in the amendments made by title B, commercial fishing.’’. ed by the Secretary, including any relevant this section shall be construed to preempt or updates to the International Fire Code, limit the applicability of any State or local SA 1021. Mr. SCOTT of South Caro- through a notice published in the Federal law relating to the installation and mainte- lina (for himself, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. Register.’’. nance of carbon monoxide alarms or detec- CRAMER, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. VAN (c) Section 811(j) of the Cranston-Gonzalez tors in housing that requires standards that are more stringent than the standards de- HOLLEN, Mr. PERDUE, and Mr. JONES) National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. submitted an amendment intended to 8013(j)) is amended by adding at the end the scribed in the amendments made by this sec- following: tion. be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- ‘‘(7) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each (h) The Secretary of Housing and Urban posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. dwelling unit assisted under this section Development, in consultation with the Con- 3055, making appropriations for the De- shall contain installed carbon monoxide sumer Product Safety Commission, shall partments of Commerce and Justice, alarms or detectors that meet or exceed— conduct a study and issue a publicly avail- Science, and Related Agencies for the ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 able report on requiring carbon monoxide fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- alarms or detectors in federally assisted and for other purposes; which was or- national Fire Code, as published by the housing that is not covered in the amend- ments made by this section. dered to lie on the table; as follows: International Code Council; or ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- At the appropriate place in title II of divi- ed by the Secretary, including any relevant SA 1022. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted sion D, insert the following: updates to the International Fire Code, an amendment intended to be proposed SEC. 2ll. (a) The United States Housing through a notice published in the Federal to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) is amend- Register.’’. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ed— (d) Section 856 of the Cranston-Gonzalez (1) in section 3(a) (42 U.S.C. 1437a(a)), by appropriations for the Departments of National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Commerce and Justice, Science, and adding at the end the following: 12905) is amended by adding at the end the ‘‘(8) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each pub- following new subsection: Related Agencies for the fiscal year lic housing agency shall ensure that carbon ‘‘(i) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each ending September 30, 2020, and for monoxide alarms or detectors are installed dwelling unit assisted under this subtitle other purposes; which was ordered to in each dwelling unit in public housing shall contain installed carbon monoxide lie on the table; as follows: owned or operated by the public housing alarms or detectors that meet or exceed— At the appropriate place in division A, in- agency in a manner that meets or exceeds— ‘‘(1) the standards described in chapters 9 sert the following: ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- —ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN OF and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- national Fire Code, as published by the TITLE ll 2019 national Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council; or International Code Council; or ‘‘(2) any other standards as may be adopted SEC. l01. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- by the Secretary, including any relevant up- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Assault ed by the Secretary, including any relevant dates to the International Fire Code, Weapons Ban of 2019’’. updates to the International Fire Code, through a notice published in the Federal SEC. l02. DEFINITIONS. through a notice published in the Federal Register.’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 921(a) of title 18, Register.’’; and (e) Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 United States Code, is amended— (2) in section 8 (42 U.S.C. 1437f)— U.S.C. 1471 et seq.) is amended— (1) by inserting after paragraph (29) the fol- (A) by inserting after subsection (i) the fol- (1) in section 514 (42 U.S.C. 1484), by adding lowing: lowing: at the end the following: ‘‘(30) The term ‘semiautomatic pistol’ ‘‘(j) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each ‘‘(j) Housing and related facilities con- means any repeating pistol that— owner of a dwelling unit receiving project- structed with loans under this section shall ‘‘(A) utilizes a portion of the energy of a based assistance under this section shall en- contain installed carbon monoxide alarms or firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge sure that carbon monoxide alarms or detec- detectors that meet or exceed— case and chamber the next round; and tors are installed in the dwelling unit in a ‘‘(1) the standards described in chapters 9 ‘‘(B) requires a separate pull of the trigger manner that meets or exceeds— and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- to fire each cartridge.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.046 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6115 ‘‘(31) The term ‘semiautomatic shotgun’ ‘‘(VII) Beretta AR–70. ‘‘(I) All of the following pistols, copies, du- means any repeating shotgun that— ‘‘(VIII) Black Rain Ordnance Recon Scout. plicates, variants, or altered facsimiles with ‘‘(A) utilizes a portion of the energy of a ‘‘(IX) Bushmaster ACR. the capability of any such weapon thereof: firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge ‘‘(X) Bushmaster Carbon 15. ‘‘(i) All AK–47 types, including the fol- case and chamber the next round; and ‘‘(XI) Bushmaster MOE series. lowing: ‘‘(B) requires a separate pull of the trigger ‘‘(XII) Bushmaster XM15. ‘‘(I) Centurion 39 AK pistol. to fire each cartridge.’’; and ‘‘(XIII) Chiappa Firearms MFour rifles. ‘‘(II) CZ Scorpion pistol. (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(XIV) Colt Match Target rifles. ‘‘(III) Draco AK–47 pistol. ‘‘(36) The term ‘semiautomatic assault ‘‘(XV) CORE Rifle Systems CORE15 rifles. ‘‘(IV) HCR AK–47 pistol. weapon’ means any of the following, regard- ‘‘(XVI) Daniel Defense M4A1 rifles. ‘‘(V) IO Inc. Hellpup AK–47 pistol. less of country of manufacture or caliber of ‘‘(XVII) Devil Dog Arms 15 Series rifles. ‘‘(VI) Krinkov pistol. ammunition accepted: ‘‘(XVIII) Diamondback DB15 rifles. ‘‘(VII) Mini Draco AK–47 pistol. ‘‘(A) A semiautomatic rifle that has the ca- ‘‘(XIX) DoubleStar AR rifles. ‘‘(VIII) PAP M92 pistol. pacity to accept a detachable magazine and ‘‘(XX) DPMS Tactical rifles. ‘‘(IX) Yugo Krebs Krink pistol. any 1 of the following: ‘‘(XXI) DSA Inc. ZM–4 Carbine. ‘‘(ii) All AR–15 types, including the fol- ‘‘(i) A pistol grip. ‘‘(XXII) Heckler & Koch MR556. lowing: ‘‘(ii) A forward grip. ‘‘(XXIII) High Standard HSA–15 rifles. ‘‘(I) American Spirit AR–15 pistol. ‘‘(iii) A folding, telescoping, or detachable ‘‘(XXIV) Jesse James Nomad AR–15 rifle. ‘‘(II) Bushmaster Carbon 15 pistol. stock, or is otherwise foldable or adjustable ‘‘(XXV) Knight’s Armament SR–15. ‘‘(III) Chiappa Firearms M4 Pistol GEN II. in a manner that operates to reduce the ‘‘(XXVI) Lancer L15 rifles. ‘‘(IV) CORE Rifle Systems CORE15 Roscoe length, size, or any other dimension, or oth- ‘‘(XXVII) MGI Hydra Series rifles. pistol. erwise enhances the concealability, of the ‘‘(XXVIII) Mossberg MMR Tactical rifles. ‘‘(V) Daniel Defense MK18 pistol. weapon. ‘‘(XXIX) Noreen Firearms BN 36 rifle. ‘‘(VI) DoubleStar Corporation AR pistol. ‘‘(iv) A grenade launcher. ‘‘(XXX) Olympic Arms. ‘‘(VII) DPMS AR–15 pistol. ‘‘(v) A barrel shroud. ‘‘(XXXI) POF USA P415. ‘‘(VIII) Jesse James Nomad AR–15 pistol. ‘‘(vi) A threaded barrel. ‘‘(XXXII) Precision Firearms AR rifles. ‘‘(IX) Olympic Arms AR–15 pistol. ‘‘(B) A semiautomatic rifle that has a fixed ‘‘(XXXIII) Remington R–15 rifles. ‘‘(X) Osprey Armament MK–18 pistol. magazine with the capacity to accept more ‘‘(XXXIV) Rhino Arms AR rifles. ‘‘(XI) POF USA AR pistols. than 10 rounds, except for an attached tubu- ‘‘(XXXV) Rock River Arms LAR–15. ‘‘(XII) Rock River Arms LAR 15 pistol. lar device designed to accept, and capable of ‘‘(XXXVI) Sig Sauer SIG516 rifles and MCX ‘‘(XIII) Uselton Arms Air-Lite M–4 pistol. operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire am- rifles. ‘‘(iii) Calico Liberty pistols. munition. ‘‘(XXXVII) SKS with a detachable maga- ‘‘(iv) DSA SA58 PKP FAL pistol. ‘‘(C) Any part, combination of parts, com- zine. ‘‘(v) Encom MP–9 and MP–45. ponent, device, attachment, or accessory ‘‘(XXXVIII) Smith & Wesson M&P15 rifles. ‘‘(vi) Heckler & Koch model SP–89 pistol. that is designed or functions to accelerate ‘‘(XXXIX) Stag Arms AR rifles. ‘‘(vii) Intratec AB–10, TEC–22 Scorpion, the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but ‘‘(XL) Sturm, Ruger & Co. SR556 and AR– TEC–9, and TEC–DC9. not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a 556 rifles. ‘‘(viii) IWI Galil Ace pistol, UZI PRO pis- machinegun. ‘‘(XLI) Uselton Arms Air-Lite M–4 rifles. tol. ‘‘(D) A semiautomatic pistol that has the ‘‘(XLII) Windham Weaponry AR rifles. ‘‘(ix) Kel-Tec PLR 16 pistol. capacity to accept a detachable magazine ‘‘(XLIII) WMD Guns Big Beast. ‘‘(x) The following MAC types: and any 1 of the following: ‘‘(XLIV) Yankee Hill Machine Company, ‘‘(I) MAC–10. ‘‘(i) A threaded barrel. Inc. YHM–15 rifles. ‘‘(II) MAC–11. ‘‘(ii) A second pistol grip. ‘‘(iii) Barrett M107A1. ‘‘(III) Masterpiece Arms MPA A930 Mini ‘‘(iii) A barrel shroud. ‘‘(iv) Barrett M82A1. Pistol, MPA460 Pistol, MPA Tactical Pistol, ‘‘(iv) The capacity to accept a detachable ‘‘(v) Beretta CX4 Storm. and MPA Mini Tactical Pistol. magazine at some location outside of the pis- ‘‘(vi) Calico Liberty Series. ‘‘(IV) Military Armament Corp. Ingram M– tol grip. ‘‘(vii) CETME Sporter. 11. ‘‘(v) A semiautomatic version of an auto- ‘‘(viii) Daewoo K–1, K–2, Max 1, Max 2, AR ‘‘(V) Velocity Arms VMAC. matic firearm. 100, and AR 110C. ‘‘(xi) Sig Sauer P556 pistol. ‘‘(vi) A manufactured weight of 50 ounces ‘‘(ix) Fabrique Nationale/FN Herstal FAL, ‘‘(xii) Sites Spectre. or more when unloaded. LAR, 22 FNC, 308 Match, L1A1 Sporter, PS90, ‘‘(xiii) All Thompson types, including the ‘‘(vii) A stabilizing brace or similar compo- SCAR, and FS2000. following: nent. ‘‘(x) Feather Industries AT–9. ‘‘(I) Thompson TA510D. ‘‘(E) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed ‘‘(xi) Galil Model AR and Model ARM. ‘‘(II) Thompson TA5. magazine that has the capacity to accept ‘‘(xii) Hi-Point Carbine. ‘‘(xiv) All UZI types, including Micro-UZI. more than 10 rounds. ‘‘(xiii) HK–91, HK–93, HK–94, HK–PSG–1, ‘‘(J) All of the following shotguns, copies, ‘‘(F) A semiautomatic shotgun that has and HK USC. duplicates, variants, or altered facsimiles any 1 of the following: ‘‘(xiv) IWI TAVOR, Galil ACE rifle. with the capability of any such weapon ‘‘(i) A folding, telescoping, or detachable ‘‘(xv) Kel-Tec Sub-2000, SU–16, and RFB. thereof: stock. ‘‘(xvi) SIG AMT, SIG PE–57, Sig Sauer SG ‘‘(i) DERYA Anakon MC–1980, Anakon ‘‘(ii) A pistol grip. 550, Sig Sauer SG 551, and SIG MCX. SD12. ‘‘(iii) A fixed magazine with the capacity ‘‘(xvii) Springfield Armory SAR–48. ‘‘(ii) Doruk Lethal shotguns. to accept more than 5 rounds. ‘‘(xviii) Steyr AUG. ‘‘(iii) Franchi LAW–12 and SPAS 12. ‘‘(iv) The ability to accept a detachable ‘‘(xix) Sturm, Ruger & Co. Mini-14 Tactical ‘‘(iv) All IZHMASH Saiga 12 types, includ- magazine. Rifle M–14/20CF. ing the following: ‘‘(v) A forward grip. ‘‘(xx) All Thompson rifles, including the ‘‘(I) IZHMASH Saiga 12. ‘‘(vi) A grenade launcher. following: ‘‘(II) IZHMASH Saiga 12S. ‘‘(G) Any shotgun with a revolving cyl- ‘‘(I) Thompson M1SB. ‘‘(III) IZHMASH Saiga 12S EXP–01. inder. ‘‘(II) Thompson T1100D. ‘‘(IV) IZHMASH Saiga 12K. ‘‘(H) All of the following rifles, copies, du- ‘‘(III) Thompson T150D. ‘‘(V) IZHMASH Saiga 12K–030. plicates, variants, or altered facsimiles with ‘‘(IV) Thompson T1B. ‘‘(VI) IZHMASH Saiga 12K–040 Taktika. the capability of any such weapon thereof: ‘‘(V) Thompson T1B100D. ‘‘(v) Streetsweeper. ‘‘(i) All AK types, including the following: ‘‘(VI) Thompson T1B50D. ‘‘(vi) Striker 12. ‘‘(I) AK, AK47, AK47S, AK–74, AKM, AKS, ‘‘(VII) Thompson T1BSB. ‘‘(K) All belt-fed semiautomatic firearms, ARM, MAK90, MISR, NHM90, NHM91, Rock ‘‘(VIII) Thompson T1–C. including TNW M2HB and FN M2495. River Arms LAR–47, SA85, SA93, Vector ‘‘(IX) Thompson T1D. ‘‘(L) Any combination of parts from which Arms AK–47, VEPR, WASR–10, and WUM. ‘‘(X) Thompson T1SB. a firearm described in subparagraphs (A) ‘‘(II) IZHMASH Saiga AK. ‘‘(XI) Thompson T5. through (K) can be assembled. ‘‘(III) MAADI AK47 and ARM. ‘‘(XII) Thompson T5100D. ‘‘(M) The frame or receiver of a rifle or ‘‘(IV) Norinco 56S, 56S2, 84S, and 86S. ‘‘(XIII) Thompson TM1. shotgun described in subparagraph (A), (B), ‘‘(V) Poly Technologies AK47 and AKS. ‘‘(XIV) Thompson TM1C. (C), (F), (G), (H), (J), or (K). ‘‘(ii) All AR types, including the following: ‘‘(xxi) UMAREX UZI rifle. ‘‘(37) The term ‘large capacity ammunition ‘‘(I) AR–10. ‘‘(xxii) UZI Mini Carbine, UZI Model A Car- feeding device’— ‘‘(II) AR–15. bine, and UZI Model B Carbine. ‘‘(A) means a magazine, belt, drum, feed ‘‘(III) Alexander Arms Overmatch Plus 16. ‘‘(xxiii) Valmet M62S, M71S, and M78. strip, or similar device, including any such ‘‘(IV) Armalite M15 22LR Carbine. ‘‘(xxiv) Vector Arms UZI Type. device joined or coupled with another in any ‘‘(V) Armalite M15–T. ‘‘(xxv) Weaver Arms Nighthawk. manner, that has an overall capacity of, or ‘‘(VI) Barrett REC7. ‘‘(xxvi) Wilkinson Arms Linda Carbine. that can be readily restored, changed, or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 S6116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of matic assault weapon otherwise lawfully the Congress and make the record available ammunition; and possessed under Federal law on the date of to the general public. ‘‘(B) does not include an attached tubular enactment of the Assault Weapons Ban of ‘‘(w)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to device designed to accept, and capable of op- 2019. import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or pos- erating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammu- ‘‘(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any sess, in or affecting interstate or foreign nition.’’. firearm that— commerce, a large capacity ammunition (b) RELATED DEFINITIONS.—Section 921(a) of ‘‘(A) is manually operated by bolt, pump, feeding device. title 18, United States Code, as amended by lever, or slide action; ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the this title, is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(B) has been rendered permanently inop- possession of any large capacity ammunition the following: erable; or feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed ‘‘(38) The term ‘barrel shroud’— ‘‘(C) is an antique firearm, as defined in on or before the date of enactment of the As- ‘‘(A) means a shroud that is attached to, or section 921 of this title. sault Weapons Ban of 2019. partially or completely encircles, the barrel ‘‘(4) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to— ‘‘(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to— of a firearm so that the shroud protects the ‘‘(A) the importation for, manufacture for, ‘‘(A) the importation for, manufacture for, user of the firearm from heat generated by sale to, transfer to, or possession by the sale to, transfer to, or possession by the the barrel; and United States or a department or agency of United States or a department or agency of ‘‘(B) does not include— the United States or a State or a depart- the United States or a State or a depart- ‘‘(i) a slide that partially or completely en- ment, agency, or political subdivision of a ment, agency, or political subdivision of a closes the barrel; or State, or a sale or transfer to or possession State, or a sale or transfer to or possession ‘‘(ii) an extension of the stock along the by a qualified law enforcement officer em- by a qualified law enforcement officer em- bottom of the barrel which does not encircle ployed by the United States or a department ployed by the United States or a department or substantially encircle the barrel. or agency of the United States or a State or or agency of the United States or a State or ‘‘(39) The term ‘detachable magazine’ a department, agency, or political subdivi- a department, agency, or political subdivi- means an ammunition feeding device that sion of a State, for purposes of law enforce- sion of a State for purposes of law enforce- can be removed from a firearm without dis- ment (whether on or off duty), or a sale or ment (whether on or off duty), or a sale or assembly of the firearm action. transfer to or possession by a campus law en- transfer to or possession by a campus law en- ‘‘(40) The term ‘fixed magazine’ means an forcement officer for purposes of law enforce- forcement officer for purposes of law enforce- ammunition feeding device that is perma- ment (whether on or off duty); ment (whether on or off duty); nently fixed to the firearm in such a manner ‘‘(B) the importation for, or sale or trans- ‘‘(B) the importation for, or sale or trans- that it cannot be removed without dis- fer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic fer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 for purposes of estab- assembly of the firearm. Energy Act of 1954 for purposes of estab- lishing and maintaining an on-site physical ‘‘(41) The term ‘folding, telescoping, or de- lishing and maintaining an on-site physical protection system and security organization tachable stock’ means a stock that folds, protection system and security organization required by Federal law, or possession by an telescopes, detaches or otherwise operates to required by Federal law, or possession by an employee or contractor of such licensee on- reduce the length, size, or any other dimen- employee or contractor of such licensee on- site for such purposes or off-site for purposes sion, or otherwise enhances the site for such purposes or off-site for purposes of licensee-authorized training or transpor- concealability, of a firearm. of licensee-authorized training or transpor- tation of nuclear materials; ‘‘(42) The term ‘forward grip’ means a grip tation of nuclear materials; ‘‘(C) the possession, by an individual who is located forward of the trigger that functions ‘‘(C) the possession, by an individual who is retired in good standing from service with a as a pistol grip. retired in good standing from service with a ‘‘(43) The term ‘grenade launcher’ means law enforcement agency and is not otherwise law enforcement agency and is not otherwise an attachment for use on a firearm that is prohibited from receiving ammunition, of a prohibited from receiving a firearm, of a designed to propel a grenade or other similar large capacity ammunition feeding device— semiautomatic assault weapon— destructive device. ‘‘(i) sold or transferred to the individual by ‘‘(i) sold or transferred to the individual by ‘‘(44) The term ‘permanently inoperable’ the agency upon such retirement; or the agency upon such retirement; or means a firearm which is incapable of dis- ‘‘(ii) that the individual purchased, or oth- ‘‘(ii) that the individual purchased, or oth- charging a shot by means of an explosive and erwise obtained, for official use before such erwise obtained, for official use before such incapable of being readily restored to a fir- retirement; or retirement; ing condition. ‘‘(D) the importation, sale, manufacture, ‘‘(45) The term ‘pistol grip’ means a grip, a ‘‘(D) the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of any large capacity thumbhole stock or Thordsen-type grip or transfer, or possession of a semiautomatic ammunition feeding device by a licensed stock, or any other characteristic that can assault weapon by a licensed manufacturer manufacturer or licensed importer for the function as a grip. or licensed importer for the purposes of test- purposes of testing or experimentation au- ‘‘(46) The term ‘threaded barrel’ means a ing or experimentation authorized by the At- thorized by the Attorney General. feature or characteristic that is designed in torney General; or ‘‘(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the such a manner to allow for the attachment ‘‘(E) the importation, sale, manufacture, term ‘campus law enforcement officer’ of a device such as a firearm silencer or a transfer, or possession of a firearm specified means an individual who is— flash suppressor. in Appendix A to this section, as such fire- ‘‘(A) employed by a private institution of ‘‘(47) The term ‘qualified law enforcement arm was manufactured on the date of intro- higher education that is eligible for funding officer’ has the meaning given the term in duction of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019. under title IV of the Higher Education Act of section 926B. ‘‘(5) For purposes of paragraph (4)(A), the 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.); ‘‘(48) The term ‘grandfathered semiauto- term ‘campus law enforcement officer’ ‘‘(B) responsible for the prevention or in- matic assault weapon’ means any semiauto- means an individual who is— vestigation of crime involving injury to per- matic assault weapon the importation, pos- ‘‘(A) employed by a private institution of sons or property, including apprehension or session, sale, or transfer of which would be higher education that is eligible for funding detention of persons for such crimes; unlawful under section 922(v) but for the ex- under title IV of the Higher Education Act of ‘‘(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local ception under paragraph (2) of such section. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.); law to carry a firearm, execute search war- ‘‘(49) The term ‘belt-fed semiautomatic ‘‘(B) responsible for the prevention or in- rants, and make arrests; and firearm’ means any repeating firearm that— vestigation of crime involving injury to per- ‘‘(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified ‘‘(A) utilizes a portion of the energy of a sons or property, including apprehension or by a government entity as a law enforcement firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge detention of persons for such crimes; officer.’’; and case and chamber the next round; ‘‘(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(B) requires a separate pull of the trigger law to carry a firearm, execute search war- ‘‘(aa) SECURE STORAGE OR SAFETY DEVICE to fire each cartridge; and rants, and make arrests; and REQUIREMENT FOR GRANDFATHERED SEMI- ‘‘(C) has the capacity to accept a belt am- ‘‘(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.—It shall be munition feeding device.’’. by a government entity as a law enforcement unlawful for any person, other than a li- SEC. l03. RESTRICTIONS ON ASSAULT WEAPONS officer. censed importer, licensed manufacturer, or AND LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION ‘‘(6) The Attorney General shall establish licensed dealer, to store or keep under the FEEDING DEVICES. and maintain, in a timely manner, a record dominion or control of that person any (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 922 of title 18, of the make, model, and, if available, date of grandfathered semiautomatic assault weap- United States Code, is amended— manufacture of any semiautomatic assault on that the person knows, or has reasonable (1) by inserting after subsection (u) the fol- weapon which the Attorney General is made cause to believe, will be accessible to an in- lowing: aware has been used in relation to a crime dividual prohibited from receiving or pos- ‘‘(v)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to under Federal or State law, and the nature sessing a firearm under subsection (g), (n), or import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or pos- and circumstances of the crime involved, in- (x), or any provision of State law, unless the sess, in or affecting interstate or foreign cluding the outcome of relevant criminal in- grandfathered semiautomatic assault weap- commerce, a semiautomatic assault weapon. vestigations and proceedings. The Attorney on is— ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the General shall annually submit a copy of the ‘‘(1) carried on the person, or within such possession, sale, or transfer of any semiauto- record established under this paragraph to close proximity that the person can readily

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6117 retrieve and use the grandfathered semiauto- ‘‘Remington Model 742 ‘‘Marlin Model 1895G matic assault weapon as if the grandfathered ‘‘Remington Model 750 Synthetic ‘‘Marlin Model 1895GS semiautomatic assault weapon were carried ‘‘Remington Model 750 Woodmaster ‘‘Marlin Model 1895M on the person; or ‘‘Remington Model 7400 Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1895MXLR ‘‘(2) locked by a secure gun storage or safe- ‘‘Remington Model 7400 Special Purpose ‘‘Marlin Model 1895SBL ty device that the prohibited individual has Auto Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1895SS Lever-Action Rifle no ability to access.’’. ‘‘Remington Nylon 66 Auto-Loading Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1895XLR (b) IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS FOR SEMI- ‘‘Ruger Mini 30 ‘‘Marlin XLR Lever Action Rifles AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.—Section ‘‘Ruger Mini-14 (w/o folding or telescoping ‘‘Mitchell 1858 Henry Replica 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is stock or pistol grip) ‘‘Mitchell 1866 Winchester Replica amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘Ruger PC4 ‘‘Mitchell 1873 Winchester Replica ‘‘The serial number of any semiautomatic ‘‘Ruger PC9 ‘‘Mossberg 464 Lever Action Rifle assault weapon manufactured after the date ‘‘SKS type rifles with fixed 10 round maga- ‘‘Mossberg Model 472 Lever Action of enactment of the Assault Weapons Ban of zine and standard fixed stock ‘‘Mossberg Model 479 Lever Action 2019 shall clearly show the date on which the ‘‘Winchester Model SXR ‘‘Navy Arms 1866 Yellowboy Rifle weapon was manufactured or made, legibly ‘‘CENTERFIRE RIFLES—LEVER & SLIDE ‘‘Navy Arms 1873 Sporting Rifle and conspicuously engraved or cast on the ‘‘Action Arms Timber Wolf Pump Action ‘‘Navy Arms 1873 Winchester-Style Rifle weapon, and such other identification as the ‘‘Beretta 1873 Renegade Lever Action ‘‘Navy Arms 1892 Short Rifle Attorney General shall by regulations pre- ‘‘Beretta Gold Rush Slide Action ‘‘Navy Arms Henry Carbine scribe.’’. ‘‘Big Horn Armory Model 89 ‘‘Navy Arms Henry Trapper (c) IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS FOR LARGE ‘‘Browning BLR Model 181 Lever Action, ‘‘Navy Arms Iron Frame Henry CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES.— All Models ‘‘Navy Arms Military Henry Rifle Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, ‘‘Browning BPR Pump Rifle ‘‘Puma Bounty Hunter Rifle as amended by this title, is amended by add- ‘‘Browning Model 53 Lever Action ‘‘Puma Model 92 Rifles & Carbines ing at the end the following: ‘‘A large capac- ‘‘Browning Model 65 Grade 1 Lever Action ‘‘Remington 7600 Slide Action ity ammunition feeding device manufactured Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 6 Pump Action after the date of enactment of the Assault ‘‘Browning Model 71 Rifle and Carbine ‘‘Remington Model 14, 141⁄2 Pump Actions Weapons Ban of 2019 shall be identified by a ‘‘Browning Model 81 BLR ‘‘Remington Model 141 Pump Action serial number and the date on which the de- ‘‘Browning Model 81 BLR Lever-Action ‘‘Remington Model 760 Slide Actions vice was manufactured or made, legibly and Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 7600 Special Purpose conspicuously engraved or cast on the de- ‘‘Browning Model 81 Long Action BLR Slide Action vice, and such other identification as the At- ‘‘Browning Model 1886 High Grade Carbine ‘‘Remington Model 7600 Synthetic torney General shall by regulations pre- ‘‘Browning Model 1886 Lever-Action Car- ‘‘Remington Model 7615 Camo Hunter scribe.’’. bine ‘‘Remington Model 7615 Ranch Carbine (d) SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF LARGE CA- ‘‘Browning Model B–92 Carbine ‘‘Remington Model 7615 SPS PACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES.—Sub- ‘‘Charles Daly Model 1892 Lever Action, All section (d) of section 924 of title 18, United ‘‘Rossi M92 SRC Saddle-Ring Carbine Models States Code, is amended— ‘‘Rossi M92 SRS Short Carbine ‘‘Chiappa 1886 Lever Action Rifles (1) in paragraph (1)— ‘‘Rossi R92 Lever Action Carbines ‘‘Cimarron 1860 Henry Replica (A) by inserting ‘‘or large capacity ammu- ‘‘Ruger Model 96/44 Lever Action ‘‘Cimarron 1866 Winchester Replicas nition feeding device’’ after ‘‘firearm or am- ‘‘Savage 99C Lever-Action Rifle ‘‘Cimarron 1873 30″ Express Rifle munition’’ each time it appears; ‘‘Savage Model 170 Pump Action ‘‘Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle (B) by inserting ‘‘or large capacity ammu- ‘‘Taurus Thunderbolt Pump Action ‘‘Cimarron 1873 Sporting Rifle nition feeding device’’ after ‘‘firearms or am- ‘‘Taylor’s & CO., Inc. 1865 Spencer Carbine/ ‘‘Cimarron 1873 Winchester Replicas munition’’ each time it appears; and Rifle ‘‘Dixie Engraved 1873 Rifle (C) by striking ‘‘or (k)’’ and inserting ‘‘(k), ‘‘Taylor’s & CO., Inc. 1892 Carbine/Rifle ‘‘Dixie Lightning Rifle and Carbines (r), (v), or (w)’’; ‘‘U.S. Fire Arms Standard Lightning Mag- ‘‘E.M.F. 1860 Henry Rifle (2) in paragraph (2)— azine Rifle ‘‘E.M.F. 1866 Yellowboy Lever Actions (A) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘or ‘‘Uberti 1866 Sporting Rifle Uberti 1873 ‘‘E.M.F. Model 73 Lever-Action Rifle large capacity ammunition feeding devices’’ Sporting Rifle ‘‘E.M.F. Model 1873 Lever Actions after ‘‘firearms or quantities of ammuni- ‘‘Uberti 1876 Rifle ‘‘Henry .30/30 Lever Action Carbine tion’’; and ‘‘Uberti 1883 Burgess Lever Action Rifle/ ‘‘Henry Big Boy .357 Magnum (3) in paragraph (3)— Carbine ‘‘Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum (A) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ‘‘Uberti Henry Rifle ‘‘Henry Big Boy .45 Colt ‘‘922(r), 922(v), 922(w),’’ after ‘‘922(n),’’. ‘‘Uberti Lightning Rifle/Carbine ‘‘Henry Big Boy Deluxe Engraved .44 Mag- (e) APPENDIX A.—Section 922 of title 18, ‘‘Winchester Lever Actions, All Other Cen- United States Code, is amended by adding at num ter Fire Models the end the following: ‘‘Henry Big Boy Deluxe Engraved .45 Colt ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Big Bore Side Eject ‘‘Marlin Model 30AS Lever-Action Carbine ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Ranger Side Eject ‘‘APPENDIX A—FIREARMS EXEMPTED ‘‘Marlin Model 62 Lever Action Lever-Action Rifle BY THE ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN OF 2017 ‘‘Marlin Model 93 Lever Action ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Side Eject Lever-Ac- ‘‘CENTERFIRE RIFLES—AUTOLOADERS ‘‘Marlin Model 308MX tion Rifle ‘‘Benelli R1 Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 308MXLR ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Trapper Side Eject ‘‘Browning BAR Mark II Safari Magnum ‘‘Marlin Model 336 Deluxe ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Wrangler Side Eject Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 336C ‘‘Winchester Model 1895 Safari Centennial ‘‘Browning BAR Mark II Safari Semi-Auto ‘‘Marlin Model 336CS Lever-Action Carbine Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 336DL Lever Action ‘‘CENTERFIRE RIFLES—BOLT ACTION ‘‘Browning BAR Stalker Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 336SS ‘‘Accurate Arms Raptor & Backpack Bolt ‘‘Browning High-Power Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 336W Action Rifles ‘‘Browning Longtrac Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 336XLR ‘‘Alpine Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Browning Shorttrac Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 338MX ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Bavarian Bolt-Action ‘‘Heckler & Koch HK630 ‘‘Marlin Model 338MXLR Rifle ‘‘Heckler & Koch HK770 ‘‘Marlin Model 444 ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Classic Rifles ‘‘Heckler & Koch HK940 ‘‘Marlin Model 444 Lever-Action ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Custom Rifles ‘‘Heckler & Koch Model 300 Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 444XLR ‘‘Anschutz 1733D Mannlicher Rifle ‘‘Heckler & Koch SL7 Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1894 Marlin Model 1894 Cow- ‘‘Arnold Arms African Safari & Alaskan ‘‘Iver Johnson 50th Anniversary M–1 Car- boy Trophy Rifles bine (w/o folding stock) ‘‘Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action, All Mod- ‘‘A-Square Caesar Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Iver Johnson M–1 Carbine (w/o folding els ‘‘A-Square Genghis Khan Bolt Action Rifle stock) ‘‘Marlin Model 1894C ‘‘A-Square Hamilcar Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘M–1 Carbines with standard fixed stock ‘‘Marlin Model 1894CL Classic ‘‘A-Square Hannibal Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘M–1 Garand with fixed 8 round capacity ‘‘Marlin Model 1894CS Carbine ‘‘Auguste Francotte Bolt-Action Rifles and standard stock ‘‘Marlin Model 1894S Lever-Action Carbine ‘‘Bansners Ultimate Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 9 Camp Carbine ‘‘Marlin Model 1894SS ‘‘Beeman/HW 60J Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 45 Carbine ‘‘Marlin Model 1895 ‘‘Benton & Brown Firearms, Inc. Model 93 ‘‘Remington Model 74 ‘‘Marlin Model 1895 Cowboy Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 81 ‘‘Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action, All Mod- ‘‘Blackheart International BBG Hunter ‘‘Remington Model 740 els Bolt Action

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 S6118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 ‘‘Blackheart International LLC BBG Light ‘‘Merkel KR1 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Alaskan Sniper Bolt Action ‘‘Midland 1500S Survivor Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye All-Weather ‘‘Blaser R8 Professional ‘‘Mossberg Model 100 ATR (All-Terrain ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye All-Weather Ultra ‘‘Blaser R84 Bolt-Action Rifle Rifle) Light ‘‘Blaser R93 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms TU–33/40 Carbine ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Compact ‘‘BRNO 537 Sporter Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Nosler Model 48 Varmint Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye International ‘‘BRNO ZKB 527 Fox Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Parker Hale Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Laminate Compact ‘‘BRNO ZKK 600, 601, 602 Bolt-Action Rifles ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 81 Classic African ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Laminate Left-Hand- ‘‘Brown Precision Company Bolt Action Rifle ed Sporter ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 81 Classic Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Predator ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Gold Medallion ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1000 Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Sporter ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Left Hand ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1100 Lightweight Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Standard ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Micro Medallion ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1100M African Mag- ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Standard Left-Hand- ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Rifle num ed ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Short Action ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1200 Super Clip Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Tactical ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1200 Super Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Ultra Light ‘‘Browning Euro-Bolt Rifle ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1300C Scout Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II All-Weather Stainless ‘‘Browning High-Power Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 2100 Midland Rifle Rifle ‘‘Browning X-Bolt Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 2700 Lightweight Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II Express Rifle ‘‘Carbon One Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 2800 Midland Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II Magnum Rifle ‘‘Carl Gustaf 2000 Bolt-Action Rifle Cen- ‘‘Remington 700 ADL Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II Rifle tury ‘‘Remington 700 BDL Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II Target Rifle ‘‘Centurion 14 Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 BDL European Bolt-Ac- ‘‘Ruger M77 RSI International Carbine ‘‘Century Enfield Sporter #4 tion Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 ‘‘Century M70 Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 BDL Left Hand ‘‘Ruger Compact Magnum ‘‘Century Mauser 98 Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 BDL SS Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77RL Ultra Light ‘‘Century Swedish Sporter #38 ‘‘Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special ‘‘Ruger M77VT Target Rifle ‘‘Cheytac M–200 ‘‘Remington 700 Camo Synthetic Rifle ‘‘Ruger Model 77 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Cheytac M70 Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 Classic Rifle ‘‘Sako Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Cooper Model 21 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington 700 Custom KS Mountain Rifle ‘‘Sako Classic Bolt Action ‘‘Cooper Model 22 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington 700 Mountain Rifle ‘‘Sako Deluxe Lightweight ‘‘Cooper Model 38 Centerfire Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 MTRSS Rifle ‘‘Sako FiberClass Sporter ‘‘Cooper Model 56 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington 700 Safari ‘‘Sako Hunter Left-Hand Rifle ‘‘CZ 527 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Remington 700 Stainless Synthetic Rifle ‘‘Sako Hunter LS Rifle Sako Hunter Rifle ‘‘CZ 550 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Remington 700 Varmint Synthetic Rifle ‘‘Sako Mannlicher-Style Carbine ‘‘CZ 750 Sniper Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 40–X Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Sako Safari Grade Bolt Action ‘‘Dakota 22 Sporter Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 Alaskan Ti ‘‘Sako Super Deluxe Sporter ‘‘Dakota 76 Classic Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Sako TRG–S Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Dakota 76 Safari Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 CDL ‘‘Sako Varmint Heavy Barrel ‘‘Dakota 76 Short Action Rifles ‘‘Remington Model 700 CDL ‘Boone and ‘‘Sauer 90 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Dakota 97 Bolt Action Rifle Crockett’ ‘‘Savage 16/116 Rifles ‘‘Dakota 416 Rigby African ‘‘Remington Model 700 CDL Left-Hand ‘‘Savage 110 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Dakota Predator Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 CDL SF Limited ‘‘Savage 110CY Youth/Ladies Rifle ‘‘DSA DS–MP1 Bolt Action Rifle Edition ‘‘Savage 110F Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘E.A.A./Sabatti Rover 870 Bolt-Action ‘‘Remington Model 700 LSS ‘‘Savage 110FP Police Rifle Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 Mountain LSS ‘‘Savage 110FXP3 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘EAA/Zastava M–93 Black Arrow Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 Sendero SF II ‘‘Savage 110G Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Ed Brown Hunting and Model 704 Bolt Ac- ‘‘Remington Model 700 SPS ‘‘Savage 110GV Varmint Rifle tion Rifles ‘‘Remington Model 700 SPS Buckmasters ‘‘Savage 110GXP3 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Heym Bolt Action Rifles Edition ‘‘Savage 110WLE One of One Thousand ‘‘Heym Magnum Express Series Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 SPS Buckmasters Limited Edition Rifle ‘‘Howa Bolt Action Rifles Edition ‘Young Bucks’ Youth ‘‘Savage 112 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Howa Lightning Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 SPS Stainless ‘‘Savage 112FV Varmint Rifle ‘‘Howa Realtree Camo Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical Rifle ‘‘Savage 116 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘H–S Precision Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Remington Model 700 SPS Varmint ‘‘Savage 116FSS Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Interarms Mark X Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Remington Model 700 SPS Varmint (Left- ‘‘Savage Axis Series Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Interarms Mark X Viscount Bolt-Action Hand) ‘‘Savage Model 10 Bolt Action Rifles Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 SPS Youth Syn- ‘‘Savage Model 10GXP Package Guns ‘‘Interarms Mark X Whitworth Bolt-Action thetic Left-Hand ‘‘Savage Model 11/111 Series Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 VL SS Thumbhole Rifles ‘‘Interarms Mini-Mark X Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 VLS ‘‘Savage Model 12 Series Rifles ‘‘Interarms Whitworth Express Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 VS SF II ‘‘Savage Model 14/114 Rifles ‘‘Iver Johnson Model 5100A1 Long-Range ‘‘Remington Model 700 VTR ‘‘Savage Model 25 Bolt Action Rifles Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 XCR ‘‘Savage Model 110GXP3 Package Guns ‘‘KDF K15 American Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 XCR Camo ‘‘Savage Model 112BV Heavy Barrel ‘‘Kenny Jarrett Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 XCR Compact Tac- Varmint Rifle ‘‘Kimber Bolt Action Rifles tical Rifle ‘‘Savage Model 112FVS Varmint Rifle ‘‘Krico Model 600 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 XCR Left-Hand ‘‘Savage Model 116FSK Kodiak Rifle ‘‘Krico Model 700 Bolt-Action Rifles ‘‘Remington Model 700 XCR Tactical Long ‘‘Shilen Rifles Inc. DGA Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Magnum Research Mount Eagle Rifles Range Rifle ‘‘Smith & Wesson i-Bolt Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model XL7 ‘‘Remington Model 715 ‘‘Steyr Scout Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model XL7C ‘‘Remington Model 770 ‘‘Steyr SSG 69 PII Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model XL7L ‘‘Remington Model 770 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Steyr SSG08 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model XL7W ‘‘Remington Model 770 Stainless Camo ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher Luxus Model L, M, S ‘‘Marlin Model XS7 ‘‘Remington Model 770 Youth ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher Model M Professional ‘‘Marlin Model XS7C ‘‘Remington Model 798 Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model XS7Y ‘‘Remington Model 798 Safari ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher Sporter Models SL, L, ‘‘Marlin XL–7/XS7 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Remington Model 798 SPS M, S, S/T ‘‘Mauser Model 66 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 799 ‘‘Thompson/Center ICON Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Mauser Model 99 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Seven 25th Anniversary ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Classic Long Ac- ‘‘McMillan Classic Stainless Sporter ‘‘Remington Model Seven Bolt Action Ri- tion Rifle ‘‘McMillan Signature Alaskan fles ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Medium Action ‘‘McMillan Signature Classic Sporter ‘‘Remington Model Seven CDL Rifle ‘‘McMillan Signature Super Varminter ‘‘Remington Model Seven Custom KS ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Precision Hunter ‘‘McMillan Signature Titanium Mountain ‘‘Remington Model Seven Custom MS Rifle ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Weather Shield Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Seven Predator Long Action Rifle ‘‘McMillan Talon Safari Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Seven Youth Rifle ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Weather Shield ‘‘McMillan Talon Sporter Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye African Medium Action Rifle

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6119 ‘‘Thompson/Center Venture ‘‘Cimarron Billy Dixon 1874 Sharps ‘‘Shiloh Sharps 1874 Long Range Express ‘‘Tikka Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Cimarron Model 1885 High Wall ‘‘Shiloh Sharps 1874 Military Carbine ‘‘Tikka Premium Grade Rifles ‘‘Cimarron Quigley Model 1874 Sharps ‘‘Shiloh Sharps 1874 Military Rifle ‘‘Tikka T3 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Cimarron Silhouette Model 1874 Sharps ‘‘Shiloh Sharps 1874 Montana Roughrider ‘‘Tikka Varmint/Continental Rifle ‘‘Dakota Model 10 Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Shiloh Sharps Creedmoor Target ‘‘Tikka Whitetail/Battue Rifle ‘‘Dakota Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Thompson/Center Contender Carbine ‘‘Ultra Light Arms Model 20 Rifle ‘‘Desert Industries G–90 Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Thompson/Center Contender Carbine Sur- ‘‘Ultra Light Arms Model 24 ‘‘Dixie Gun Works 1873 Trapdoor Rifle/Car- vival System ‘‘Ultra Light Arms Model 28, Model 40 Ri- bine ‘‘Thompson/Center Contender Carbine fles ‘‘Dixie Gun Works 1874 Sharps Rifles Youth Model ‘‘Voere Model 2155, 2150 Bolt-Action Rifles ‘‘Dixie Gun Works Remington Rolling ‘‘Thompson/Center Encore ‘‘Voere Model 2165 Bolt-Action Rifle Block Rifles ‘‘Thompson/Center Stainless Contender ‘‘Voere VEC 91 Lightning Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘EMF Premier 1874 Sharps Carbine ‘‘Weatherby Classicmark No. 1 Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Buffalo Classic ‘‘Thompson/Center TCR ’87 Single Shot ‘‘Weatherby Lasermark V Rifle Rifle (CR–1871) Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Crown Custom Rifles ‘‘Harrington & Richardson CR 45–LC ‘‘Thompson/Encore Rifles ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Bolt-Action ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Handi-Mag ‘‘Traditions 1874 Sharps Deluxe Rifle Rifle Rifle ‘‘Traditions 1874 Sharps Standard Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Rifles ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Handi-Rifle ‘‘Traditions Rolling Block Sporting Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Safari Grade Custom ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Handi-Rifle ‘‘Uberti (Stoeger Industries) Sharps Rifles Rifles Compact ‘‘Uberti 1871 Rolling Block Rifle/Carbine ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Sporter Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson New England ‘‘Uberti 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard Bolt Action Rifles Hand-Rifle/Slug Gun Combos ‘‘Uberti 1885 High Wall Rifles ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard Classic No. 1 Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Stainless ‘‘Uberti Rolling Block Baby Carbine ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard Classic Rifle Handi-Rifle ‘‘Uberti Springfield Trapdoor Carbine/Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard VGX Deluxe Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Stainless Ultra ‘‘DRILLINGS, COMBINATION GUNS, DOUBLE ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard Rifle Hunter Thumbhole Stock RIFLES ‘‘Weatherby Weatherguard Alaskan Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Superlight ‘‘A. Zoli Rifle-Shotgun O/U Combo ‘‘Weatherby Weathermark Alaskan Rifle Handi-Rifle Compact ‘‘Auguste Francotte Boxlock Double Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Weathermark Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Survivor Rifle ‘‘Auguste Francotte Sidelock Double Ri- ‘‘Weatherby Weathermark Rifles ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Synthetic fles ‘‘Wichita Classic Rifle Handi-Rifle ‘‘Baikal IZH–94 Express ‘‘Wichita Varmint Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Hunter ‘‘Baikal MP94– (IZH–94) O/U ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifles Rifle ‘‘Beretta Express SSO O/U Double Rifles ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Custom Sharp- ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Varmint ‘‘Beretta Model 455 SxS Express Rifle shooter Fluted ‘‘Chapuis RGExpress Double Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Custom Sporting ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Varmint ‘‘CZ 584 SOLO Combination Gun Sharpshooter Rifle Rifle ‘‘CZ 589 Stopper O/U Gun ‘‘Winchester Model 70 DBM Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Varmint ‘‘Dakota Double Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 DBM–S Rifle Thumbhole Stock ‘‘Garbi Express Double Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Featherweight ‘‘Krieghoff Hubertus Single Shot ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Survivor ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Clas- ‘‘Meacham High Wall ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Synthetic sic ‘‘Merkel K1 Lightweight Stalking Rifle Handi-Rifle/Slug Gun Combo ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Featherweight ‘‘Merkel K2 Custom Stalking Rifle ‘‘Heym Model 55B O/U Double Rifle WinTuff ‘‘Model 1885 High Wall Rifle ‘‘Heym Model 55FW O/U Combo Gun ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Lightweight Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms #2 Creedmoor Rifle ‘‘Heym Model 88b Side-by-Side Double ‘‘Winchester Model 70 SM Sporter ‘‘Navy Arms 1873 John Bodine Rolling Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Sporter Black Rifle ‘‘Hoenig Rotary Round Action Combina- ‘‘Navy Arms 1873 Springfield Cavalry Car- ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Sporter WinTuff tion Rifle bine ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Stainless Rifle ‘‘Hoenig Rotary Round Action Double Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms 1874 Sharps Rifles ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Super Express Mag- ‘‘Kodiak Mk. IV Double Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms 1874 1885 High Wall Rifles num ‘‘Kreighoff Teck O/U Combination Gun ‘‘Navy Arms Rolling Block Buffalo Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Super Grade ‘‘Kreighoff Trumpf Drilling ‘‘Navy Arms Sharps ‘‘Quigley’’ Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Synthetic Heavy ‘‘Krieghoff Drillings ‘‘Navy Arms Sharps Cavalry Carbine Varmint Rifle ‘‘Lebeau-Courally Express Rifle 5X5 ‘‘Navy Arms Sharps Plains Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Varmint ‘‘Merkel Boxlock Double Rifles ‘‘New England Firearms Handi-Rifle ‘‘Winchester Ranger Rifle ‘‘Merkel Drillings ‘‘New England Firearms Sportster/Versa ‘‘CENTERFIRE RIFLES—SINGLE SHOT Pack Rifle ‘‘Merkel Model 160 Side-by-Side Double Ri- ‘‘Armsport 1866 Sharps Rifle, Carbine ‘‘New England Firearms Survivor Rifle fles ‘‘Ballard Arms Inc. 1875 #3 Gallery Single ‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard No. 1.5 Hunt- ‘‘Merkel Over/Under Combination Guns Shot Rifle ing Rifle ‘‘Merkel Over/Under Double Rifles ‘‘Ballard Arms Inc. 1875 #4 Perfection Rifle ‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard No. 4.5 Tar- ‘‘Remington Model SPR94 .410/Rimfire ‘‘Ballard Arms Inc. 1875 #7 Long Range get Rifle ‘‘Remington Model SPR94 12 Gauge/ Rifle ‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard No. 5 Pacific Centerfire ‘‘Ballard Arms Inc. 1875 #8 Union Hill rifle ‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard No. 8 Union ‘‘Rizzini Express 90L Double Rifle ‘‘Savage 24F O/U Combination Gun ‘‘Ballard Arms Inc. 1875 11⁄2 Hunter Rifle Hill Rifle ‘‘Ballard Arms Inc. 1885 High Wall Sporting ‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard Rifles ‘‘Savage 24F–12T Turkey Gun Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Rolling Block Rifles ‘‘Springfield Inc. M6 Scout Rifle/Shotgun ‘‘Ballard Arms Inc. 1885 Low Wall Single ‘‘Remington Model SPR18 Blued ‘‘Tikka Model 412s Combination Gun Shot ‘‘Remington Model SPR18 Nickel ‘‘Tikka Model 412S Double Fire ‘‘Brown Model 97D Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Remington Model SPR18 Single Shot ‘‘RIMFIRE RIFLES—AUTOLOADERS ‘‘Brown Model One Single Shot Rifle Rifle ‘‘AMT Lightning 25/22 Rifle ‘‘Browning Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Remington-Style Rolling Block Carbine ‘‘AMT Lightning Small-Game Hunting ‘‘C. Sharps Arms 1875 Target & Sporting ‘‘Rossi Match Pairs Rifles Rifle II Rifle ‘‘Rossi Single Shot Rifles ‘‘AMT Magnum Hunter Auto Rifle ‘‘C. Sharps Arms Custom New Model 1877 ‘‘Rossi Wizard ‘‘Anschutz 525 Deluxe Auto ‘‘C. Sharps Arms New Model 1885 High Wall ‘‘Ruger No. 1 RSI International ‘‘Armscor Model 20P Auto Rifle Rifle ‘‘Ruger No. 1 Stainless Sporter ‘‘Browning Auto .22 Rifles ‘‘C.Sharps Arms 1874 Bridgeport Sporting ‘‘Ruger No. 1 Stainless Standard ‘‘Browning Auto-22 Rifle Rifle ‘‘Ruger No. 1A Light Sporter ‘‘Browning Auto-22 Grade VI ‘‘C.Sharps Arms 1875 Classic Sharps ‘‘Ruger No. 1B Single Shot ‘‘Browning BAR .22 Auto Rifle ‘‘C.Sharps Arms New Model 1874 Old Reli- ‘‘Ruger No. 1H Tropical Rifle ‘‘Browning SA–22 Semi-Auto 22 Rifle able ‘‘Ruger No. 1S Medium Sporter ‘‘Henry U.S. Survival .22 ‘‘C.Sharps Arms New Model 1875 Rifle ‘‘Ruger No. 1V Special Varminter ‘‘Henry U.S. Survival Rifle AR–7 ‘‘C.Sharps Arms New Model 1875 Target & ‘‘Sharps 1874 Old Reliable ‘‘Krico Model 260 Auto Rifle Long Range ‘‘Shiloh 1875 Rifles ‘‘Lakefield Arms Model 64B Auto Rifle ‘‘Cabela’s 1874 Sharps Sporting ‘‘Shiloh Sharps 1874 Business Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 60 Self Loading Rifles

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 S6120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 ‘‘Marlin Model 60C ‘‘Anschutz Kadett ‘‘Navy Arms TU–KKW Sniper Trainer ‘‘Marlin Model 60SB ‘‘Anschutz Model 1502 D Classic ‘‘Navy Arms TU–KKW Training Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 60S–CF ‘‘Anschutz Model 1517 D Classic ‘‘New England Firearms Sportster Single ‘‘Marlin Model 60SN ‘‘Anschutz Model 1517 MPR Multi Purpose Shot Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 60ss Self-Loading Rifle ‘‘Anschutz Model 1517 S–BR ‘‘Norinco JW–15 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 70 Auto-loading Rifles ‘‘Anschutz Model 1710 D KL ‘‘Norinco JW–27 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 70 HC Auto ‘‘Anschutz Model 1717 Classic ‘‘Remington 40–XR Rimfire Custom ‘‘Marlin Model 70P Papoose ‘‘Anschutz Model 1717 Silhouette Sporter Sporter ‘‘Marlin Model 70PSS ‘‘Anschutz Model G4 MPB ‘‘Remington 541–T ‘‘Marlin Model 795 ‘‘Anschutz Model Woodchucker ‘‘Remington 541–T HB Bolt-Action ‘‘Marlin Model 795SS ‘‘Armscor Model 14P Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Rifle Remington 581–S Sportsman Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 922 Magnum Self-Loading ‘‘Armscor Model 1500 Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Five Rifle ‘‘Beeman/HW 60–J–ST Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Five Youth ‘‘Marlin Model 990l Self-Loading Rifle ‘‘BRNO ZKM 452 Deluxe ‘‘Rossi Matched Pair Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 995 Self-Loading Rifle ‘‘BRNO ZKM–456 Lux Sporter ‘‘Ruger 77/17 ‘‘Mossberg 702 Plinkster ‘‘BRNO ZKM–452 Deluxe Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Ruger 77/22 ‘‘Norinco Model 22 ATD Rifle ‘‘Browning A-Bolt 22 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Ruger 77/22 Rimfire Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington 552BDL Speedmaster Rifle ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Gold Medallion ‘‘Ruger 77/44 ‘‘Remington Model 522 Viper Autoloading ‘‘Browning T-Bolt Rimfire Rifles ‘‘Ruger K77/22 Varmint Rifle Rifle ‘‘Cabanas Espronceda IV Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Savage CUB T Mini Youth ‘‘Remington Model 597 Blaze Camo ‘‘Cabanas Leyre Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Savage Mark I–G Bolt Action ‘‘Remington Model 597 Pink Camo ‘‘Cabanas Master Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Savage Mark II Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Remington Model 597 Synthetic Scope ‘‘Cabanas Phaser Rifle ‘‘Savage Model 30 G Stevens Favorite Combo ‘‘Chipmunk Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Savage Model 93 Rifles ‘‘Ruger 10/22 Autoloading Carbine (w/o fold- ‘‘Cooper Arms Model 36S Sporter Rifle ‘‘Thompson/Center Hotshot Youth Rifle ing stock) ‘‘Cooper Model 57–M Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Ultra Light Arms Model 20 RF Bolt-Ac- ‘‘Ruger 10/22 Compact ‘‘CZ 452 Bolt Action Rifles tion Rifle ‘‘Ruger 10/22 Sporter ‘‘Dakota 22 Sporter Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 52B Sporting Rifle ‘‘Ruger 10/22 Target ‘‘Davey Crickett Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Winchester Wildcat Bolt Action Rifle 22 ‘‘Survival Arms AR–7 Explorer Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Sportster ‘‘COMPETITION RIFLES—CENTERFIRE & ‘‘Texas Remington Revolving Carbine ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Sportster 17 RIMFIRE ‘‘Thompson/Center R–55 All-Weather Hornady Magnum Rimfire ‘‘Thompson/Center R–55 Benchmark ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Sportster Com- ‘‘Anschutz 1803D Intermediate Match ‘‘Thompson/Center R–55 Classic pact ‘‘Anschutz 1808D RT Super Match 54 Target ‘‘Thompson/Center R–55 Rifles ‘‘Henry ‘Mini’ Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1827B Biathlon Rifle ‘‘Thompson/Center R–55 Sporter ‘‘Henry Acu-Bolt .22 ‘‘Anschutz 1827BT Fortner Biathlon Rifle ‘‘Voere Model 2115 Auto Rifle ‘‘Henry Mini Bolt Youth .22 ‘‘Anschutz 1903 Rifles ‘‘Anschutz 1903D Match Rifle ‘‘RIMFIRE RIFLES—LEVER & SLIDE ACTION ‘‘Kimber Bolt Action .22 Rifles ‘‘Krico Model 300 Bolt-Action Rifles ‘‘Anschutz 1907 Match Rifle ‘‘Browning BL–22 Lever-Action Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1910 Super Match II ‘‘Henry .22 Lever Action Rifles, All Models ‘‘Lakefield Arms Mark I Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Lakefield Arms Mark II Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1911 Match Rifle ‘‘Henry Golden Boy .17 HMR ‘‘Anschutz 1912 Rifles ‘‘Henry Golden Boy .22 ‘‘Magtech Model MT Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Magtech Model MT–22C Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1913 Super Match Rifle ‘‘Henry Golden Boy .22 Magnum ‘‘Anschutz 54.18MS REP Deluxe Silhouette ‘‘Henry Golden Boy Deluxe ‘‘Marlin Model 15YN ‘Little Buckaroo’ ‘‘Marlin Model 25MN Bolt-Action Rifle Rifle ‘‘Henry Lever .22 Magnum ‘‘Anschutz 54.18MS Silhouette Rifle ‘‘Henry Lever Action .22 ‘‘Marlin Model 25N Bolt-Action Repeater ‘‘Marlin Model 880 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 64 MP R Silhouette Rifle ‘‘Henry Lever Carbine .22 ‘‘Anschutz 64–MS Left Silhouette ‘‘Henry Lever Octagon .22 ‘‘Marlin Model 881 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 882 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Anschutz Super Match 54 Target Model ‘‘Henry Lever Octagon .22 Magnum ‘‘Marlin Model 883 Bolt-Action Rifle 2007 ‘‘Henry Lever Youth Model .22 ‘‘Marlin Model 883SS Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Anschutz Super Match 54 Target Model ‘‘Henry Pump Action Octagon .22 ‘‘Marlin Model 915 YN ‘Little Buckaroo’ 2013 ‘‘Henry Pump Action Octagon .22 Magnum ‘‘Marlin Model 915Y (Compact) ‘‘Beeman/Feinwerkbau 2600 Target Rifle ‘‘Henry Varmint Express .17 HMR ‘‘Marlin Model 915YS (Compact) ‘‘Cooper Arms Model TRP–1 ISU Standard ‘‘Marlin 39TDS Carbine ‘‘Marlin Model 917 Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 39A Golden Lever Action ‘‘Marlin Model 917S ‘‘E.A.A./HW 60 Target Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 39AS Golden Lever-Action ‘‘Marlin Model 917V ‘‘E.A.A./HW 660 Match Rifle Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 917VR ‘‘E.A.A./Weihrauch HW 60 Target Rifle ‘‘Mossberg Model 464 Rimfire Lever Action ‘‘Marlin Model 917VS ‘‘Ed Brown Model 704, M40A2 Marine Snip- Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 917VS–CF er ‘‘Norinco EM–321 Pump Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 917VSF ‘‘Finnish Lion Standard Target Rifle ‘‘Remington 572BDL Fieldmaster Pump ‘‘Marlin Model 917VST ‘‘Krico Model 360 S2 Biathlon Rifle Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 917VT ‘‘Krico Model 360S Biathlon Rifle ‘‘Rossi Model 62 SA Pump Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 925 ‘‘Krico Model 400 Match Rifle ‘‘Rossi Model 62 SAC Carbine ‘‘Marlin Model 925C ‘‘Krico Model 500 Kricotronic Match Rifle ‘‘Rossi Model G2 Gallery Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 925M ‘‘Krico Model 600 Match Rifle ‘‘Ruger Model 96 Lever-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 925R ‘‘Krico Model 600 Sniper Rifle ‘‘Taurus Model 62-Pump ‘‘Marlin Model 925RM ‘‘Lakefield Arms Model 90B Target Rifle ‘‘Taurus Model 72 Pump Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 980S ‘‘Lakefield Arms Model 91T Target Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 9422 Lever-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 980S–CF ‘‘Lakefield Arms Model 92S Silhouette ‘‘Winchester Model 9422 Magnum Lever-Ac- ‘‘Marlin Model 981T Rifle tion Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 982 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 2000 Target Rifle ‘‘RIMFIRE RIFLES—BOLT ACTIONS & SINGLE ‘‘Marlin Model 982VS ‘‘Mauser Model 86–SR Specialty Rifle SHOTS ‘‘Marlin Model 982VS–CF ‘‘McMillan 300 Phoenix Long Range Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1416D/1516D Classic Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 983 ‘‘McMillan Long Range Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1418D/1518D Mannlicher Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 983S ‘‘McMillan M–86 Sniper Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1700 FWT Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 983T ‘‘McMillan M–89 Sniper Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Bavarian Bolt-Action ‘‘Marlin Model XT–17 Series Bolt Action ‘‘McMillan National Match Rifle Rifle Rifles ‘‘Parker-Hale M–85 Sniper Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Classic Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model XT–22 Series Bolt Action ‘‘Parker-Hale M–87 Target Rifle ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Custom Rifles Rifles ‘‘Remington 40–X Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Graphite Custom Rifle ‘‘Mauser Model 107 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington 40–XB Rangemaster Target ‘‘Anschutz 1702 D H B Classic ‘‘Mauser Model 201 Bolt-Action Rifle Centerfire ‘‘Anschutz 1713 Silhouette ‘‘Meacham Low-Wall Rifle ‘‘Remington 40–XBBR KS ‘‘Anschutz Achiever ‘‘Mossberg Model 801/802 Bolt Rifles ‘‘Remington 40–XC KS National Match ‘‘Anschutz Achiever Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Mossberg Model 817 Varmint Bolt Action Course Rifle ‘‘Anschutz All other Bolt Action Rimfire Rifle ‘‘Remington 40–XR KS Rimfire Position Models ‘‘Navy Arms TU–33/40 Carbine Rifle

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6121 ‘‘Sako TRG–21 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Beretta Xtrema2 ‘‘New England Firearms Excell Auto Tur- ‘‘Sako TRG–22 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Breda Altair key ‘‘Springfield Armory M–1 Garand ‘‘Breda Altair Special ‘‘New England Firearms Excell Auto Wal- ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher SSG Rifles ‘‘Breda Aries 2 nut ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher Match SPG–UIT Rifle ‘‘Breda Astro ‘‘New England Firearms Excell Auto Wa- ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher SSG P–I Rifle ‘‘Breda Astrolux terfowl ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher SSG P–II Rifle ‘‘Breda Echo ‘‘Nighthawk Tactical Semi-auto ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher SSG P–III Rifle ‘‘Breda Ermes Series ‘‘Ottomanguns Sultan Series ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher SSG P–IV Rifle ‘‘Breda Gold Series ‘‘Remington 105Ti Series ‘‘Tanner 300 Meter Free Rifle ‘‘Breda Grizzly ‘‘Remington 1100 20-Gauge Deer Gun ‘‘Tanner 50 Meter Free Rifle ‘‘Breda Mira ‘‘Remington 1100 LT–20 Auto ‘‘Tanner Standard UIT Rifle ‘‘Breda Standard Series ‘‘Remington 1100 LT–20 Tournament Skeet ‘‘Time Precision 22RF Bench Rifle ‘‘Breda Xanthos ‘‘Remington 1100 Special Field ‘‘Wichita Silhouette Rifle ‘‘Brolin BL–12 ‘‘Remington 11–48 Series ‘‘SHOTGUNS—AUTOLOADERS ‘‘Brolin SAS–12 ‘‘Remington 11–96 Series ‘‘American Arms ‘‘Browning A–500G Auto Shotgun ‘‘Remington Model 105 Cti ‘‘Browning A–500G Sporting Clays ‘‘American Arms/Franchi Black Magic 48/ ‘‘Remington Model 11 Series ‘‘Browning A–500R Auto Shotgun AL ‘‘Remington Model 1100 Classic Trap ‘‘Browning Auto-5 Light 12 and 20 ‘‘Benelli Bimillionaire ‘‘Remington Model 1100 Competition ‘‘Browning Auto-5 Magnum 12 ‘‘Benelli Black Eagle Competition Auto ‘‘Remington Model 1100 G3 ‘‘Browning Auto-5 Magnum 20 Shotgun ‘‘Remington Model 1100 G3 ‘‘Browning Auto-5 Stalker ‘‘Benelli Cordoba ‘‘Remington Model 1100 Series ‘‘Browning B2000 Series ‘‘Benelli Executive Series ‘‘Remington Model 1100 Shotgun ‘‘Browning BSA 10 Auto Shotgun ‘‘Benelli Legacy Model ‘‘Remington Model 1100 Sporting Series ‘‘Browning BSA 10 Stalker Auto Shotgun ‘‘Benelli M1 ‘‘Remington Model 11–87 Sportsman Camo ‘‘Browning Gold Series ‘‘Benelli M1 Defense ‘‘Remington Model 11–87 Sportsman Super ‘‘Browning Maxus Series Mag Synthetic ‘‘Benelli M1 Tactical ‘‘Charles Daly Field Grade Series ‘‘Benelli M1014 Limited Edition ‘‘Remington Model 11–87 Sportsman Super ‘‘Charles Daly Novamatic Series Mag Waterfowl ‘‘Benelli M2 ‘‘Charles Daly Tactical ‘‘Benelli M2 Field Steady Grip ‘‘Remington Model 11–87 Sportsman Syn- ‘‘Churchill Regent thetic ‘‘Benelli M2 Practical ‘‘Churchill Standard Model ‘‘Benelli M2 Tactical ‘‘Remington Model 11–87 Sportsman Youth ‘‘Churchill Turkey Automatic Shotgun ‘‘Remington Model 11–87 Sportsman Youth ‘‘Benelli M2 American Series ‘‘Churchill Windsor ‘‘Benelli M3 Convertible Synthetic ‘‘Cosmi Automatic Shotgun ‘‘Remington Model 48 Series ‘‘Benelli M4 Models Vinci Steady Grip ‘‘CZ 712 ‘‘Benelli Montefeltro Super 90 20-Gauge ‘‘Remington Model 58 Series ‘‘CZ 720 ‘‘Remington Model 870 Classic Trap Shotgun ‘‘CZ 912 ‘‘Benelli Montefeltro Super 90 Shotgun ‘‘Remington Model 878A Automaster ‘‘Escort Escort Series ‘‘Remington Model SP–10 Magnum Satin ‘‘Benelli Raffaello Series Shotguns ‘‘European American Armory (EAA) ‘‘Benelli Sport Model ‘‘Remington Model SP–10 Waterfowl Bundra Series ‘‘Remington Model SPR453 ‘‘Benelli Super 90 M1 Field Model ‘‘Fabarms Ellegi Series ‘‘Benelli Super Black Eagle II Models ‘‘Remington Versa-Max Series ‘‘Fabarms Lion Series ‘‘Savage Model 720 ‘‘Benelli Super Black Eagle II Steady Grip ‘‘Fabarms Tactical ‘‘Benelli Super Black Eagle Models ‘‘Savage Model 726 ‘‘FNH USA Model SLP ‘‘Savage Model 740C Skeet Gun ‘‘Benelli Super Black Eagle Shotgun ‘‘Franchi 610VS ‘‘Benelli Super Black Eagle Slug Gun ‘‘Savage Model 745 ‘‘Franchi 612 Series ‘‘Savage Model 755 Series ‘‘Benelli Super Vinci ‘‘Franchi 620 ‘‘Savage Model 775 Series ‘‘Benelli Supersport ‘‘Franchi 712 ‘‘Scattergun Technologies K–9 ‘‘Benelli Two-Gun Sets ‘‘Franchi 720 ‘‘Scattergun Technologies SWAT ‘‘Benelli Ultralight ‘‘Franchi 912 ‘‘Scattergun Technologies Urban Sniper ‘‘Benelli Vinci ‘‘Franchi AL 48 Model ‘‘Beretta 390 Field Auto Shotgun ‘‘Franchi AL 48 Series ‘‘SKB 1300 Upland ‘‘Beretta 390 Super Trap, Super Skeet ‘‘Franchi Elite ‘‘SKB 1900 Shotguns ‘‘Franchi I–12 Inertia Series ‘‘SKB 300 Series ‘‘Beretta 3901 Citizen ‘‘Franchi Prestige ‘‘SKB 900 Series ‘‘Beretta 3901 Rifled Slug Gun ‘‘H&K Model 512 ‘‘Beretta 3901 Statesman ‘‘H&R Manufrance ‘‘SKS 3000 ‘‘Beretta A–303 Auto Shotgun ‘‘H&R Model 403 ‘‘Smith & Wesson Model 1000 ‘‘Beretta A400 Series ‘‘Hi-Standard 10A ‘‘Smith & Wesson Model 1012 Series ‘‘Beretta AL–2 Models ‘‘Hi-Standard 10B ‘‘Spartan Gun Works SPR453 ‘‘Beretta AL–3 Deluxe Trap ‘‘Hi-Standard Semi Automatic Model ‘‘TOZ Model H–170 ‘‘Beretta AL390 Series ‘‘Hi-Standard Supermatic Series ‘‘Tri-Star Diana Series ‘‘Beretta AL391 Teknys Gold ‘‘Ithaca Mag-10 ‘‘Tri-Star Phantom Series ‘‘Beretta AL391 Teknys Gold Sporting ‘‘Ithaca Model 51 Series ‘‘Tri-Star Viper Series ‘‘Beretta AL391 Teknys Gold Target ‘‘LaSalle Semi-automatic ‘‘Tula Arms Plant TOZ 87 ‘‘Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Camo AP ‘‘Ljutic Bi-matic Autoloader ‘‘Verona 401 Series ‘‘Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Camo Max-4 ‘‘Luger Ultra-light Model ‘‘Verona 405 Series ‘‘Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Classic ‘‘Marlin SI 12 Series ‘‘Verona 406 Series ‘‘Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Gold ‘‘Maverick Model 60 Auto Shotgun ‘‘Verona SX801 Series ‘‘Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Gold Sporting ‘‘Model AL–1 ‘‘Weatherby Centurion Series ‘‘Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Parallel Target SL ‘‘Mossberg 1000 ‘‘Weatherby Field Grade ‘‘Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Sporting ‘‘Mossberg Model 600 Auto Shotgun ‘‘Weatherby Model 82 ‘‘Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Synthetic ‘‘Mossberg Model 930 All-Purpose Field ‘‘Weatherby SA–08 Series ‘‘Beretta ES100 Pintail Series ‘‘Mossberg Model 930 Slugster ‘‘Weatherby SA–459 TR ‘‘Beretta Model 1200 Field ‘‘Mossberg Model 930 Turkey ‘‘Weatherby SAS Series ‘‘Beretta Model 1201F Auto Shotgun ‘‘Mossberg Model 930 Waterfowl ‘‘Winchester 1500 ‘‘Beretta Model 300 ‘‘Mossberg Model 935 Magnum Combos ‘‘Winchester Model 50 ‘‘Beretta Model 301 Series ‘‘Mossberg Model 935 Magnum Flyway Se- ‘‘Winchester Model 59 ‘‘Beretta Model 302 Series ries Waterfowl ‘‘Winchester Super X1 Series ‘‘Beretta Model 60 ‘‘Mossberg Model 935 Magnum Grand Slam ‘‘Winchester Super X2 Series ‘‘Beretta Model 61 Series Turkey ‘‘Winchester Super X3 Series ‘‘Beretta Model A304 Lark ‘‘Mossberg Model 935 Magnum Turkey ‘‘SHOTGUNS—SLIDE ACTIONS ‘‘Beretta Model AL391 Series ‘‘Mossberg Model 935 Magnum Waterfowl ‘‘ADCO Diamond Grade ‘‘Beretta Model TX4 Storm ‘‘New England Firearms Excell Auto ‘‘ADCO Diamond Series Shotguns ‘‘Beretta Silver Lark Combo ‘‘ADCO Mariner Model ‘‘Beretta UGB25 Xcel ‘‘New England Firearms Excell Auto Syn- ‘‘ADCO Sales Inc. Gold Elite Series ‘‘Beretta Vittoria Auto Shotgun thetic ‘‘Armscor M–30 Series

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 S6122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 ‘‘Armscor M–5 ‘‘Mossberg Model 835 Series Pump Shot- ‘‘Winchester Model 1300 Ranger Pump Gun ‘‘Baikal IZH–81 guns Combo & Deer Gun ‘‘Baikal MP133 ‘‘Mossberg Model 835 Ulti-Mag ‘‘Winchester Model 1300 Series Shotgun ‘‘Benelli Nova Series ‘‘Mossberg Turkey Model 500 Pump ‘‘Winchester Model 1300 Slug Hunter Deer ‘‘Benelli Supernova Series ‘‘National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Gun ‘‘Beretta Ariete Standard Banquet/Guns of the Year ‘‘Winchester Model 1300 Turkey Gun ‘‘Beretta Gold Pigeon Pump ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump ‘‘Winchester Model 1300 Walnut Pump ‘‘Beretta Model SL–12 Combo ‘‘Winchester Model 42 High Grade Shotgun ‘‘Beretta Ruby Pigeon Pump ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump ‘‘Winchester Speed Pump Defender ‘‘Beretta Silver Pigeon Pump Field ‘‘Winchester SXP Series Pump Shotgun ‘‘Brolin Field Series ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump ‘‘Zoli Pump Action Shotgun ‘‘Brolin Lawman Model Slug Gun ‘‘SHOTGUNS—OVER/UNDERS ‘‘Brolin Slug Special ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump ‘‘ADCO Sales Diamond Series Shotguns ‘‘Brolin Slugmaster Synthetic ‘‘American Arms/Franchi Falconet 2000 O/ ‘‘Brolin Turkey Master ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump U ‘‘Browning BPS Game Gun Deer Special Turkey Gun ‘‘American Arms Lince ‘‘Browning BPS Game Gun Turkey Special ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump ‘‘American Arms Silver I O/U ‘‘Browning BPS Pigeon Grade Pump Shot- Walnut ‘‘American Arms Silver II Shotgun gun ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump- ‘‘American Arms Silver Skeet O/U ‘‘Browning BPS Pump Shotgun Compact Field ‘‘American Arms Silver Sporting O/U ‘‘Browning BPS Pump Shotgun (Ladies and ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump- ‘‘American Arms Silver Trap O/U Youth Model) Compact Synthetic ‘‘American Arms WS/OU 12, TS/OU 12 Shot- ‘‘Browning BPS Series Pump Shotgun ‘‘New England Firearms Pardner Pump- guns ‘‘Browning BPS Stalker Pump Shotgun Compact Walnut ‘‘American Arms WT/OU 10 Shotgun ‘‘Browning Model 12 Limited Edition Se- ‘‘American Arms/Franchi Sporting 2000 O/U ries ‘‘Norinco Model 98 Field Series ‘‘Browning Model 42 Pump Shotgun ‘‘Norinco Model 983 ‘‘Armsport 2700 O/U Goose Gun ‘‘Century IJ12 Slide Action ‘‘Norinco Model 984 ‘‘Armsport 2700 Series O/U ‘‘Century Ultra 87 Slide Action ‘‘Norinco Model 985 ‘‘Armsport 2900 Tri-Barrel Shotgun ‘‘Charles Daly Field Hunter ‘‘Norinco Model 987 ‘‘AYA Augusta ‘‘Ducks Unlimited Dinner Guns ‘‘Orvis Grand Vazir Series ‘‘AYA Coral A ‘‘EAA Model PM2 ‘‘Quail Unlimited Limited Edition Pump ‘‘AYA Coral B ‘‘Escort Field Series Shotguns ‘‘AYA Excelsior ‘‘Fort Worth Firearms GL18 ‘‘Remington 870 Express ‘‘AYA Model 37 Super ‘‘H&R Pardner Pump ‘‘Remington 870 Express Rifle Sighted Deer ‘‘AYA Model 77 ‘‘Hi-Standard Flite-King Series Gun ‘‘AYA Model 79 Series ‘‘Hi-Standard Model 200 ‘‘Remington 870 Express Series Pump Shot- ‘‘Baby Bretton Over/Under Shotgun ‘‘Interstate Arms Model 981 guns ‘‘Baikal IZH27 ‘‘Interstate Arms Model 982T ‘‘Remington 870 Express Turkey ‘‘Baikal MP310 ‘‘Ithaca Deerslayer II Rifled Shotgun ‘‘Remington 870 High Grade Series ‘‘Baikal MP333 ‘‘Ithaca Model 87 Deerslayer Shotgun ‘‘Remington 870 High Grades ‘‘Baikal MP94 ‘‘Ithaca Model 87 Deluxe Pump Shotgun ‘‘Remington 870 Marine Magnum ‘‘Beretta 90 DE LUXE ‘‘Ithaca Model 87 Series Shotguns ‘‘Remington 870 Special Field ‘‘Beretta 682 Gold E Skeet ‘‘Ithaca Model 87 Supreme Pump Shotgun ‘‘Remington 870 Special Purpose Deer Gun ‘‘Beretta 682 Gold E Trap ‘‘Ithaca Model 87 Turkey Gun ‘‘Remington 870 Special Purpose Synthetic ‘‘Beretta 682 Gold E Trap Bottom Single ‘‘Magtech Model 586–VR Pump Shotgun Camo ‘‘Beretta 682 Series ‘‘Maverick Models 88, 91 Pump Shotguns ‘‘Remington 870 SPS Special Purpose Mag- ‘‘Beretta 682 Super Sporting O/U ‘‘Mossberg 200 Series Shotgun num ‘‘Beretta 685 Series ‘‘Mossberg 3000 Pump shotgun ‘‘Remington 870 SPS–BG–Camo Deer/Tur- ‘‘Beretta 686 Series ‘‘Mossberg 535 ATS Series Pump Shotguns key Shotgun ‘‘Beretta 686 White Onyx ‘‘Mossberg Field Grade Model 835 Pump ‘‘Remington 870 SPS–Deer Shotgun ‘‘Beretta 686 White Onyx Sporting Shotgun ‘‘Remington 870 SPS–T Camo Pump Shot- ‘‘Beretta 687 EELL Classic ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 All Purpose Field gun ‘‘Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Bantam ‘‘Remington 870 TC Trap ‘‘Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon Sport- ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Bantam Combo ‘‘Remington 870 Wingmaster ing ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Bantam Pump ‘‘Remington 870 Wingmaster Series ‘‘Beretta 687 series ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Camo Pump ‘‘Remington 870 Wingmaster Small Gauges ‘‘Beretta 687EL Sporting O/U ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Combos ‘‘Remington Model 11–87 XCS Super Mag- ‘‘Beretta Alpha Series ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Flyway Series Water- num Waterfowl ‘‘Beretta America Standard fowl ‘‘Remington Model 870 Ducks Unlimited ‘‘Beretta AS ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Grand Slam Series Series Dinner Pump Shotguns ‘‘Beretta ASE 90 Competition O/U Shotgun Turkey ‘‘Remington Model 870 Express ‘‘Beretta ASE 90 Gold Skeet ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Muzzleloader ‘‘Remington Model 870 Express JR. ‘‘Beretta ASE Gold ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Muzzleloader Combo ‘‘Remington Model 870 Express Shurshot ‘‘Beretta ASE Series ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Series Pump Shot- Synthetic Cantilever ‘‘Beretta ASEL guns ‘‘Remington Model 870 Express Super Mag- ‘‘Beretta BL Sereis ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Slugster num ‘‘Beretta DT10 Series ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Sporting Pump ‘‘Remington Model 870 Express Synthetic ‘‘Beretta DT10 Trident EELL ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Super Bantam All ‘‘Remington Model 870 Express Youth Gun ‘‘Beretta DT10 Trident L Sporting Purpose Field ‘‘Remington Model 870 Express Youth Syn- ‘‘Beretta DT10 Trident Skeet ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Super Bantam Combo thetic ‘‘Beretta DT10 Trident Sporting ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Super Bantam Slug ‘‘Remington Model 870 SPS Shurshot Syn- ‘‘Beretta DT10 Trident Trap Combo ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Super Bantam Tur- thetic Cantilever ‘‘Beretta Europa key ‘‘Remington Model 870 SPS Shurshot Syn- ‘‘Beretta Field Shotguns ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Trophy Slugster thetic Turkey ‘‘Beretta Gamma Series ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Turkey ‘‘Remington Model 870 SPS Special Pur- ‘‘Beretta Giubileo ‘‘Mossberg Model 500 Waterfowl pose Magnum Series Pump Shotguns ‘‘Beretta Grade Four ‘‘Mossberg Model 505 Series Pump Shot- ‘‘Remington Model 870 SPS Super Mag Max ‘‘Beretta Grade One guns Gobbler ‘‘Beretta Grade Three ‘‘Mossberg Model 505 Youth All Purpose ‘‘Remington Model 870 XCS Marine Mag- ‘‘Beretta Grade Two Field num ‘‘Beretta Milano ‘‘Mossberg Model 535 ATS All Purpose ‘‘Remington Model 870 XCS Super Magnum ‘‘Beretta Model 686 Ultralight O/U Field ‘‘Winchester 12 Commercial Riot Gun ‘‘Beretta Model SO5, SO6, SO9 Shotguns ‘‘Mossberg Model 535 ATS Combos ‘‘Winchester 97 Commercial Riot Gun ‘‘Beretta Onyx Hunter Sport O/U Shotgun ‘‘Mossberg Model 535 ATS Slugster ‘‘Winchester Model 12 Pump Shotgun ‘‘Beretta Over/Under Field Shotguns ‘‘Mossberg Model 535 ATS Turkey ‘‘Winchester Model 120 Ranger ‘‘Beretta Royal Pigeon ‘‘Mossberg Model 535 ATS Waterfowl ‘‘Winchester Model 1200 Series Shotgun ‘‘Beretta S56 Series ‘‘Mossberg Model 835 Regal Ulti-Mag Pump ‘‘Winchester Model 1300 Ranger Pump Gun ‘‘Beretta S58 Series

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6123 ‘‘Beretta Series 682 Competition Over/ ‘‘Charles Daly Country Squire Model ‘‘Franchi Falconet Series Unders ‘‘Charles Daly Deluxe Model ‘‘Franchi Instict Series ‘‘Beretta Silver Pigeon II ‘‘Charles Daly Diamond Series ‘‘Franchi Model 2003 Trap ‘‘Beretta Silver Pigeon II Sporting ‘‘Charles Daly Empire Series ‘‘Franchi Renaissance Series ‘‘Beretta Silver Pigeon III ‘‘Charles Daly Field Grade O/U ‘‘Franchi Sporting 2000 ‘‘Beretta Silver Pigeon III Sporting ‘‘Charles Daly Lux Over/Under ‘‘Franchi Undergun Model 3000 ‘‘Beretta Silver Pigeon IV ‘‘Charles Daly Maxi-Mag ‘‘Franchi Veloce Series ‘‘Beretta Silver Pigeon S ‘‘Charles Daly Model 105 ‘‘Galef Golden Snipe ‘‘Beretta Silver Pigeon V ‘‘Charles Daly Model 106 ‘‘Galef Silver Snipe ‘‘Beretta Silver Snipe ‘‘Charles Daly Model 206 ‘‘Golden Eagle Model 5000 Series ‘‘Beretta Skeet Set ‘‘Charles Daly Over/Under Shotguns, Japa- ‘‘Griffon & Howe Black Ram ‘‘Beretta SO–1 nese Manufactured ‘‘Griffon & Howe Broadway ‘‘Beretta SO–2 ‘‘Charles Daly Over/Under Shotguns, Prus- ‘‘Griffon & Howe Claremont ‘‘Beretta SO–3 sian Manufactured ‘‘Griffon & Howe Madison ‘‘Beretta SO–4 ‘‘Charles Daly Presentation Model ‘‘Griffon & Howe Silver Ram ‘‘Beretta SO5 ‘‘Charles Daly Sporting Clays Model ‘‘Griffon & Howe Superbrite ‘‘Beretta SO6 EELL ‘‘Charles Daly Superior Model ‘‘Guerini Apex Series ‘‘Beretta SO–10 ‘‘Charles Daly UL ‘‘Guerini Challenger Sporting ‘‘Beretta SO10 EELL ‘‘Churchill Imperial Model ‘‘Guerini Ellipse Evo ‘‘Beretta Sporting Clay Shotguns ‘‘Churchill Monarch ‘‘Guerini Ellipse Evolution Sporting ‘‘Beretta SV10 Perennia ‘‘Churchill Premiere Model ‘‘Guerini Ellipse Limited ‘‘Beretta Ultralight ‘‘Churchill Regent Trap and Skeet ‘‘Guerini Essex Field ‘‘Beretta Ultralight Deluxe ‘‘Churchill Regent V ‘‘Guerini Flyaway ‘‘Bertuzzi Zeus ‘‘Churchill Sporting Clays ‘‘Guerini Forum Series ‘‘Bertuzzi Zeus Series ‘‘Churchill Windsor III ‘‘Guerini Magnus Series ‘‘Beschi Boxlock Model ‘‘Churchill Windsor IV ‘‘Guerini Maxum Series ‘‘Big Bear Arms IJ–39 ‘‘Classic Doubles Model 101 Series ‘‘Guerini Summit Series ‘‘Big Bear Arms Sterling Series ‘‘Cogswell & Harrison Woodward Type ‘‘Guerini Tempio ‘‘Big Bear IJ–27 ‘‘Connecticut Shotgun Company A. ‘‘Guerini Woodlander ‘‘Blaser F3 Series Galazan Model ‘‘H&R Harrich #1 ‘‘Bosis Challenger Titanium ‘‘Connecticut Shotgun Company A–10 ‘‘H&R Model 1212 ‘‘Bosis Laura American ‘‘H&R Model 1212WF ‘‘Bosis Michaelangelo ‘‘Connecticut Valley Classics Classic Field ‘‘H&R Pinnacle ‘‘Bosis Wild Series Waterfowler ‘‘Hatfields Hatfield Model 1 of 100 ‘‘Boss Custom Over/Under Shotguns ‘‘Connecticut Valley Classics Classic ‘‘Heym Model 55 F ‘‘Boss Merlin Sporter O/U ‘‘Heym Model 55 SS ‘‘Boss Pendragon ‘‘Continental Arms Centaure Series ‘‘Heym Model 200 ‘‘Breda Pegaso Series ‘‘Cortona Over/Under Shotguns ‘‘Holland & Holland Royal Series ‘‘Breda Sirio Standard ‘‘CZ 581 Solo ‘‘Holland & Holland Sporting Model ‘‘Breda Vega Series ‘‘CZ Canvasback 103D ‘‘IGA 2000 Series ‘‘Bretton Baby Standard ‘‘CZ Limited Edition ‘‘IGA Hunter Series ‘‘Bretton Sprint Deluxe ‘‘CZ Mallard 104A ‘‘IGA Trap Series ‘‘BRNO 500/501 ‘‘CZ Redhead Deluxe 103FE ‘‘IGA Turkey Series ‘‘BRNO 502 ‘‘CZ Sporting ‘‘IGA Waterfowl Series ‘‘BRNO 801 Series ‘‘CZ Super Scroll Limited Edition ‘‘K.F.C. E–2 Trap/Skeet ‘‘BRNO 802 Series ‘‘CZ Upland Ultralight ‘‘K.F.C. Field Gun ‘‘BRNO BS–571 ‘‘CZ Wingshooter ‘‘Kassnar Grade I O/U Shotgun ‘‘BRNO BS–572 ‘‘Dakin Arms Model 170 ‘‘KDF Condor Khan Arthemis Field/Deluxe ‘‘BRNO ZH–300 ‘‘Darne SB1 ‘‘Kimber Augusta Series ‘‘BRNO ZH–301 ‘‘Darne SB2 ‘‘Kimber Marias Series ‘‘BRNO ZH–302 ‘‘Darne SB3 ‘‘Krieghoff K–80 Four-Barrel Skeet Set ‘‘BRNO ZH–303 ‘‘Depar ATAK ‘‘Krieghoff K–80 International Skeet ‘‘Browning 325 Sporting Clays ‘‘Doumoulin Superposed Express ‘‘Krieghoff K–80 O/U Trap Shotgun ‘‘Browning 625 Series ‘‘Ducks Unlimited Dinner Guns/Guns of the ‘‘Krieghoff K–80 Skeet Shotgun ‘‘Browning 725 Series Year, Over/Under Models ‘‘Krieghoff K–80 Sporting Clays O/U ‘‘Browning B–25 Series ‘‘Dumoulin Boss Royal Superposed ‘‘Krieghoff K–80/RT Shotguns ‘‘Browning B–26 Series ‘‘E.A.A. Falcon ‘‘Krieghoff Model 20 Sporting/Field ‘‘Browning B–27 Series ‘‘E.A.A. Scirocco Series ‘‘Krieghoff Model 32 Series ‘‘Browning B–125 Custom Shop Series ‘‘E.A.A./Sabatti Falcon-Mon Over/Under ‘‘Lames Field Model ‘‘Browning Citori 525 Series ‘‘E.A.A./Sabatti Sporting Clays Pro-Gold ‘‘Lames Skeet Model ‘‘Browning Citori GTI Sporting Clays O/U ‘‘Lames Standard Model ‘‘Browning Citori Lightning Series ‘‘ERA Over/Under ‘‘Lames California Model ‘‘Browning Citori O/U Shotgun ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli Aries ‘‘Laurona Model 67 ‘‘Browning Citori O/U Skeet Models ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli ‘‘Laurona Model 82 Series ‘‘Browning Citori O/U Trap Models Castrone ‘‘Laurona Model 83 Series ‘‘Browning Citori Plus Trap Combo ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli Dove ‘‘Laurona Model 84 Series ‘‘Browning Citori Plus Trap Gun Gun ‘‘Laurona Model 85 Series ‘‘Browning Cynergy Series ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli ‘‘Laurona Model 300 Series ‘‘Browning Diana Grade Excaliber Series ‘‘Laurona Silhouette 300 Sporting Clays ‘‘Browning Lightning Sporting Clays ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli Jorema ‘‘Laurona Silhouette 300 Trap ‘‘Browning Micro Citori Lightning ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli ‘‘Laurona Super Model Over/Unders ‘‘Browning Midas Grade Leonardo ‘‘Lebeau Baron Series ‘‘Browning Special Sporting Clays ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli Pegasus ‘‘Lebeau Boss Verres ‘‘Browning Sporter Model ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli Posiden ‘‘Lebeau Boxlock with sideplates ‘‘Browning ST–100 ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli Quail ‘‘Lebeau Sidelock ‘‘Browning Superlight Citori Over/Under Gun ‘‘Lebeau Versailles ‘‘Browning Superlight Citori Series ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli Royal ‘‘Lippard Custom Over/Under Shotguns ‘‘Browning Superlight Feather ‘‘Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli Royale ‘‘Ljutic LM–6 Deluxe O/U Shotgun ‘‘Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade ‘‘Fausti Boutique Series ‘‘Longthorne Hesketh Game Gun ‘‘Browning Superposed Standard ‘‘Fausti Caledon Series ‘‘Longthorne Sporter ‘‘BSA Falcon ‘‘Fausti Class Series ‘‘Marlin Model 90 ‘‘BSA O/U ‘‘Ferlib Boss Model ‘‘Marocchi Avanza O/U Shotgun ‘‘BSA Silver Eagle ‘‘Finnclassic 512 Series ‘‘Marocchi Conquista Over/Under Shotgun ‘‘Cabela’s Volo ‘‘Franchi 2004 Trap ‘‘Marocchi Conquista Series ‘‘Caprinus Sweden Model ‘‘Franchi 2005 Combination Trap ‘‘Marocchi Model 100 ‘‘Centurion Over/Under Shotgun ‘‘Franchi Alcione Series ‘‘Marocchi Model 99 ‘‘Century Arms Arthemis ‘‘Franchi Aristocrat Series ‘‘Maverick HS–12 Tactical ‘‘Chapuis Over/Under Shotgun ‘‘Franchi Black Majic ‘‘Maverick Hunter Field Model

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 S6124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 ‘‘McMillan Over/Under Sidelock ‘‘Remington Premier Series ‘‘Weatherby Athena Grade IV O/U Shot- ‘‘Merkel 201 Series ‘‘Remington Premier STS Competition guns ‘‘Merkel 2016 Series ‘‘Remington Premier Upland ‘‘Weatherby Athena Grade V Classic Field ‘‘Merkel 2116 EL Sidelock ‘‘Richland Arms Model 41 O/U ‘‘Merkel 303EL Luxus ‘‘Richland Arms Model 747 ‘‘Weatherby Athena Series ‘‘Merkel Model 100 ‘‘Richland Arms Model 757 ‘‘Weatherby Classic Field Models ‘‘Merkel Model 101 ‘‘Richland Arms Model 787 ‘‘Weatherby II, III Classic Field O/Us ‘‘Merkel Model 101E ‘‘Richland Arms Model 808 ‘‘Weatherby Orion II Classic Sporting ‘‘Merkel Model 200E O/U Shotgun ‘‘Richland Arms Model 810 Clays O/U ‘‘Merkel Model 200E Skeet, Trap Over/ ‘‘Richland Arms Model 828 ‘‘Weatherby Orion II series Unders ‘‘Rigby 401 Sidelock ‘‘Weatherby Orion II Sporting Clays O/U ‘‘Merkel Model 200SC Sporting Clays ‘‘Rota Model 650 ‘‘Weatherby Orion III Series ‘‘Merkel Model 203E, 303E Over/Under Shot- ‘‘Rota Model 72 Series ‘‘Weatherby Orion O/U Shotguns guns ‘‘Royal American Model 100 ‘‘Winchester Model 91 ‘‘Merkel Model 204E ‘‘Ruger Red Label O/U Shotgun ‘‘Winchester Model 96 ‘‘Merkel Model 210 ‘‘Ruger Sporting Clays O/U Shotgun ‘‘Winchester Model 99 ‘‘Merkel Model 301 ‘‘Ruger Woodside Shotgun ‘‘Winchester Model 101 All Models and ‘‘Merkel Model 302 ‘‘Rutten Model RM 100 Grades ‘‘Merkel Model 304E ‘‘Rutten Model RM285 ‘‘Winchester Model 1001 O/U Shotgun ‘‘Merkel Model 310E ‘‘S.I.A.C.E. Evolution ‘‘Winchester Model 1001 Series ‘‘Merkel Model 400 ‘‘S.I.A.C.E. Model 66C ‘‘Winchester Model 1001 Sporting Clays O/U ‘‘Merkel Model 400E ‘‘S.I.A.C.E.600T Lusso EL ‘‘Winchester Model G5500 ‘‘Merkel Model 2000 Series ‘‘San Marco 10-Ga. O/U Shotgun ‘‘Winchester Model G6500 ‘‘Mossberg Onyx Reserve Field ‘‘San Marco 12-Ga. Wildflower Shotgun ‘‘Winchester Select Series ‘‘Mossberg Onyx Reserve Sporting ‘‘Zoli Condor ‘‘Mossberg Silver Reserve Field ‘‘San Marco Field Special O/U Shotgun ‘‘Sauer Model 66 Series ‘‘Zoli Deluxe Model ‘‘Mossberg Silver Reserve Series ‘‘Zoli Dove ‘‘Mossberg Silver Reserve Sporting ‘‘Savage Model 242 ‘‘Savage Model 420/430 ‘‘Zoli Field Special ‘‘Norinco Type HL12–203 ‘‘Zoli Pigeon Model ‘‘Omega Standard Over/Under Model ‘‘Sig Sauer Aurora Series ‘‘Sig Sauer SA–3 ‘‘Zoli Silver Snipe ‘‘Orvis Field ‘‘Zoli Snipe ‘‘Orvis Knockabout ‘‘Sig Sauer SA–5 ‘‘Silma Model 70 Series ‘‘Zoli Special Model ‘‘Orvis Premier Grade ‘‘Zoli Target Series ‘‘Orvis SKB Green Mountain Uplander ‘‘SKB Model 85 Series ‘‘SKB Model 500 Series ‘‘Zoli Texas ‘‘Orvis Sporting Clays ‘‘Zoli Z Series ‘‘Orvis Super Field ‘‘SKB Model 505 Deluxe Over/Under Shot- gun ‘‘Zoli Z–90 Series ‘‘Orvis Uplander ‘‘Zoli Z-Sport Series ‘‘Orvis Waterfowler ‘‘SKB Model 505 Series ‘‘SHOTGUNS—SIDE BY SIDES ‘‘Pederson Model 1000 Series ‘‘SKB Model 600 Series ‘‘Pederson Model 1500 Series ‘‘SKB Model 605 Series ‘‘Armas Azor Sidelock Model ‘‘Perazzi Boxlock Action Hunting ‘‘SKB Model 680 Series ‘‘ADCO Sales Diamond Series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi Competition Series ‘‘SKB Model 685 Over/Under Shotgun ‘‘American Arms Brittany Shotgun ‘‘Perazzi Electrocibles ‘‘SKB Model 685 Series ‘‘American Arms Derby Side-by-Side ‘‘Perazzi Granditalia ‘‘SKB Model 700 Series ‘‘American Arms Gentry Double Shotgun ‘‘Perazzi Mirage Special Four-Gauge Skeet ‘‘SKB Model 785 Series ‘‘American Arms Grulla #2 Double Shot- ‘‘Perazzi Mirage Special Skeet Over/Under ‘‘SKB Model 800 Series gun ‘‘Perazzi Mirage Special Sporting O/U ‘‘SKB Model 880 Series ‘‘American Arms TS/SS 10 Double Shotgun ‘‘Perazzi MS80 ‘‘SKB Model 885 Over/Under Trap, Skeet, ‘‘American Arms TS/SS 12 Side-by-Side ‘‘Perazzi MT–6 Sporting Clays ‘‘American Arms WS/SS 10 ‘‘Perazzi MX1/MX2 ‘‘SKB Model 885 Series ‘‘Arizaga Model 31 Double Shotgun ‘‘Perazzi MX3 ‘‘SKB Model 5600 Series ‘‘Armes de Chasse Sidelock and Boxlock ‘‘Perazzi MX4 ‘‘SKB Model 5700 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX5 ‘‘SKB Model 5800 Series ‘‘Armsport 1050 Series Double Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX6 ‘‘SKB Model GC–7 Series ‘‘Arrieta Sidelock Double Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX7 Over/Under Shotguns ‘‘Spartan SPR310/320 ‘‘Auguste Francotte Boxlock Shotgun ‘‘Perazzi MX8/20 Over/Under Shotgun ‘‘Stevens Model 240 ‘‘Auguste Francotte Sidelock Shotgun ‘‘Perazzi MX8/MX8 Special Trap, Skeet ‘‘Stevens Model 512 ‘‘AYA Boxlock Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX9 Single Over/Under Shotguns ‘‘Stoeger/IGA Condor I O/U Shotgun ‘‘AYA Sidelock Double Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX10 ‘‘Stoeger/IGA ERA 2000 Over/Under Shot- ‘‘Baikal IZH–43 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX11 gun ‘‘Baikal MP210 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX12 Hunting Over/Under ‘‘Techni-Mec Model 610 Over/Under ‘‘Baikal MP213 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX14 ‘‘Tikka Model 412S Field Grade Over/Under ‘‘Baikal MP220 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX16 ‘‘Traditions 350 Series Traditions Classic ‘‘Baker Gun Sidelock Models ‘‘Perazzi MX20 Hunting Over/Under Field Series ‘‘Baltimore Arms Co. Style 1 ‘‘Perazzi MX28, MX410 Game O/U Shotguns ‘‘Traditions Classic Upland Series ‘‘Baltimore Arms Co. Style 2 ‘‘Perazzi MX2000 ‘‘Traditions Gold Wing Series ‘‘Bayard Boxlock and Sidelock Model ‘‘Perazzi MX2005 ‘‘Traditions Real 16 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi MX2008 ‘‘Tri Star Model 330 Series ‘‘Beretta 450 series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi Sidelock Action Hunting ‘‘Tri-Star Hunter EX ‘‘Beretta 451 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perazzi Sporting Classic O/U ‘‘Tri-Star Model 300 ‘‘Beretta 452 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perugini Maestro Series ‘‘Tri-Star Model 333 Series ‘‘Beretta 470 Series Shotguns ‘‘Perugini Michelangelo ‘‘Tri-Star Setter Model ‘‘Beretta Custom Grade Shotguns ‘‘Perugini Nova Boss ‘‘Tri-Star Silver Series ‘‘Beretta Francia Standard ‘‘Pietro Zanoletti Model 2000 Field O/U ‘‘Tri-Star Sporting Model ‘‘Beretta Imperiale Montecarlo ‘‘Piotti Boss Over/Under Shotgun ‘‘TULA 120 ‘‘Beretta Model 452 Sidelock Shotgun ‘‘Pointer Italian Model ‘‘TULA 200 ‘‘Beretta Omega Standard ‘‘Pointer Turkish Model ‘‘TULA TOZ34 ‘‘Beretta Side-by-Side Field Shotguns ‘‘Remington 396 Series ‘‘Universal 7112 ‘‘Beretta Verona/Bergamo ‘‘Remington 3200 Series ‘‘Universal 7312 ‘‘Bertuzzi Ariete Hammer Gun ‘‘Remington Model 32 Series ‘‘Universal 7412 ‘‘Bertuzzi Model Orione ‘‘Remington Model 300 Ideal ‘‘Universal 7712 ‘‘Bertuzzi Venere Series Shotguns ‘‘Remington Model 332 Series ‘‘Universal 7812 ‘‘Beschi Sidelock and Boxlock Models ‘‘Remington Model SPR310 ‘‘Universal 7912 ‘‘Bill Hanus Birdgun Doubles ‘‘Remington Model SPR310N ‘‘Verona 501 Series ‘‘Bosis Country SxS ‘‘Remington Model SPR310S ‘‘Verona 680 Series ‘‘Bosis Hammer Gun ‘‘Remington Peerless Over/Under Shotgun ‘‘Verona 702 Series ‘‘Bosis Queen Sidelock ‘‘Remington Premier Field ‘‘Verona LX692 Series ‘‘Boss Robertson SxS ‘‘Remington Premier Ruffed Grouse ‘‘Verona LX980 Series ‘‘Boss SxS

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6125 ‘‘Boswell Boxlock Model ‘‘ERA Riot SxS ‘‘Krieghoff Essencia Sidelock ‘‘Boswell Feartherweight Monarch Grade ‘‘ERA SxS ‘‘Lanber Imperial Sidelock ‘‘Boswell Merlin Sidelock ‘‘Famars Boxlock Models ‘‘Laurona Boxlock Models ‘‘Boswell Sidelock Model ‘‘Famars Castore ‘‘Laurona Sidelock Models ‘‘Breda Andromeda Special ‘‘Famars Sidelock Models ‘‘Lefever Grade A Field Model ‘‘BRNO ZP Series Shotguns ‘‘Fausti Caledon ‘‘Lefever Grade A Skeet Model ‘‘Brown SxS Shotgun ‘‘Fausti Class ‘‘Lefever New ‘‘Browning B–SS ‘‘Fausti Class Round Body ‘‘Lefever Model ‘‘Browning B–SS Belgian/Japanese Proto- ‘‘Fausti DEA Series Shotguns ‘‘Lefever Nitro Special type ‘‘Ferlib Mignon Hammer Model ‘‘Lefever Sideplate Models ‘‘Browning B–SS Sidelock ‘‘Ferlib Model F VII Double Shotgun ‘‘Leforgeron Boxlock Ejector ‘‘Browning B–SS Sporter ‘‘FN Anson SxS Standard Grade ‘‘Leforgeron Sidelock Ejector ‘‘Bruchet Model A ‘‘FN New Anson SxS Standard Grade ‘‘Liberty Coach Gun Series ‘‘Bruchet Model B ‘‘FN Sidelock Standard Grade ‘‘MacNaughton Sidelock Model ‘‘BSA Classic ‘‘Fox Higher Grade Models (A–F) ‘‘Malin Boxlock Model ‘‘BSA Royal ‘‘Fox Sterlingworth Series ‘‘Malin Sidelock Model ‘‘Cabela’s ATA Grade II Custom ‘‘Franchi Airone ‘‘Masquelier Boxlock Model ‘‘Cabela’s Hemingway Model ‘‘Franchi Astore Series ‘‘Masquelier Sidelock Model ‘‘Casartelli Sidelock Model ‘‘Franchi Destino ‘‘Medwell SxS Sidelock ‘‘Century Coach SxS ‘‘Franchi Highlander ‘‘Merkel Model 8, 47E Side-by-Side Shot- ‘‘Chapuis RGP Series Shotguns ‘‘Franchi Sidelock Double Barrel guns ‘‘Chapuis RP Series Shotguns ‘‘Francotte Boxlock Shotgun ‘‘Merkel Model 47LSC Sporting Clays Dou- ‘‘Chapuis Side-by-Side Shotgun ‘‘Francotte Jubilee Model ble ‘‘Chapuis UGP Round Design SxS ‘‘Francotte Sidelock Shotgun ‘‘Merkel Model 47S, 147S Side-by-Sides ‘‘Charles Daly 1974 Wildlife Commemora- ‘‘Galef Silver Hawk SxS ‘‘Merkel Model 76E tive ‘‘Galef Zabala SxS ‘‘Merkel Model 122E ‘‘Charles Daly Classic Coach Gun ‘‘Garbi Model 100 ‘‘Merkel Model 126E ‘‘Charles Daly Diamond SxS ‘‘Garbi Model 101 Side-by-Side ‘‘Merkel Model 280 Series ‘‘Charles Daly Empire SxS ‘‘Garbi Model 103A, B Side-by-Side ‘‘Merkel Model 360 Series ‘‘Charles Daly Model 306 ‘‘Garbi Model 200 Side-by-Side ‘‘Merkel Model 447SL ‘‘Charles Daly Model 500 ‘‘Gastinne Model 105 ‘‘Merkel Model 1620 Series ‘‘Charles Daly Model Dss Double ‘‘Gastinne Model 202 ‘‘Merkel Model 1622 Series ‘‘Charles Daly Superior SxS ‘‘Gastinne Model 353 ‘‘Mossberg Onyx Reserve Sporting ‘‘Churchill Continental Series Shotguns ‘‘Gastinne Model 98 ‘‘Mossberg Silver Reserve Field ‘‘Churchill Crown Model ‘‘Gib 10 Gauge Magnum ‘‘Navy Arms Model 100 ‘‘Churchill Field Model ‘‘Gil Alhambra ‘‘Navy Arms Model 150 ‘‘Churchill Hercules Model ‘‘Gil Diamond ‘‘Orvis Custom Uplander ‘‘Churchill Imperial Model ‘‘Gil Laga ‘‘Orvis Field Grade ‘‘Churchill Premiere Series Shotguns ‘‘Gil Olimpia ‘‘Orvis Fine Grade ‘‘Churchill Regal Model ‘‘Greener Sidelock SxS Shotguns ‘‘Orvis Rounded Action ‘‘Churchill Royal Model ‘‘Griffin & Howe Britte ‘‘Orvis Waterfowler ‘‘Churchill Windsor Series Shotguns ‘‘Griffin & Howe Continental Sidelock ‘‘Parker Fluid Steel Barrel Models (All ‘‘Cimarron Coach Guns ‘‘Griffin & Howe Round Body Game Gun Grades) ‘‘Classic Doubles Model 201 ‘‘Griffin & Howe Traditional Game Gun ‘‘Parker Reproductions Side-by-Side ‘‘Classic Clot 1878 Hammer Shotgun ‘‘Grulla 217 Series ‘‘Pederson Model 200 ‘‘Cogswell & Harrison Sidelock and ‘‘Grulla 219 Series ‘‘Pederson Model 2500 Boxlock Shotguns ‘‘Grulla Consort ‘‘Perazzi DHO Models ‘‘Colt 1883 Hammerless ‘‘Grulla Model 209 Holland ‘‘Perugini Ausonia ‘‘Colt SxS Shotgun ‘‘Grulla Model 215 ‘‘Perugini Classic Model ‘‘Connecticut Shotgun Co. Model 21 ‘‘Grulla Model 216 Series ‘‘Perugini Liberty ‘‘Connecticut Shotgun Co. RBL Series ‘‘Grulla Number 1 ‘‘Perugini Regina Model ‘‘Continental Arms Centaure ‘‘Grulla Royal ‘‘Perugini Romagna Gun ‘‘Crescent SxS Model ‘‘Grulla Super MH ‘‘Piotti Hammer Gun ‘‘Crucelegui Hermanos Model 150 Double ‘‘Grulla Supreme ‘‘Piotti King Extra Side-by-Side ‘‘CZ Amarillo ‘‘Grulla Windsor ‘‘Piotti King No. 1 Side-by-Side Piotti ‘‘CZ Bobwhite ‘‘H&R Anson & Deeley SxS Lunik Side-by-Side ‘‘CZ Competition ‘‘H&R Model 404 ‘‘Piotti Monaco Series ‘‘CZ Deluxe ‘‘H&R Small Bore SxS Hammer Gun ‘‘Piotti Monte Carlo ‘‘CZ Durango ‘‘Hatfield Uplander Shotgun ‘‘Piotti Piuma Side-by-Side ‘‘CZ Grouse ‘‘Henry Atkin Boxlock Model ‘‘Piotti Westlake ‘‘CZ Hammer Models ‘‘Henry Atkin Sidelock Model ‘‘Precision Sports Model 600 Series Doubles ‘‘CZ Partridge ‘‘Holland & Holland Cavalier Boxlock ‘‘Premier Italian made SxS Shotguns ‘‘CZ Ringneck ‘‘Holland & Holland Dominion Game Gun ‘‘Premier Spanish made SxS Shotguns ‘‘CZ Ringneck Target ‘‘Holland & Holland Northwood Boxlock ‘‘Purdy Best Quality Game Gun ‘‘Dakin Model 100 ‘‘Holland & Holland Round Action Sidelock ‘‘Remington Model 1900 Hammerless ‘‘Dakin Model 147 ‘‘Holland & Holland Round Action Sidelock ‘‘Remington Model SPR210 ‘‘Dakin Model 160 Paradox ‘‘Remington Model SPR220 ‘‘Dakin Model 215 ‘‘Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless ‘‘Remington Model SPR220 Cowboy ‘‘Dakota American Legend Ejector Sidelock ‘‘Remington Premier SxS ‘‘Dakota Classic Grade ‘‘Holland & Holland Sidelock Shotguns ‘‘Richland Arms Co. Italian made SxS ‘‘Dakota Classic Grade II ‘‘Holloway premier Sidelock SxS Model Models ‘‘Dakota Classic Grade III ‘‘Hopkins & Allen Boxlock and Sidelock ‘‘Richland Arms Co. Spanish made SxS ‘‘Dakota Premier Grade Models Models ‘‘Dan Arms Deluxe Field Model ‘‘Huglu SxS Shotguns ‘‘Rigby Boxlock Shotgun ‘‘Dan Arms Field Model ‘‘Husqvarna SxS Shotguns ‘‘Rigby Hammer Shotgun ‘‘Darne Sliding Breech Series Shotguns ‘‘IGA Deluxe Model ‘‘Rizzini Boxlock Side-by-Side ‘‘Davidson Arms Model 63B ‘‘IGA Turkey Series Model ‘‘Rizzini Sidelock Side-by-Side ‘‘Davidson Arms Model 69SL ‘‘Interstate Arms Model 99 Coach Gun ‘‘Rossi Overlund ‘‘Davidson Arms Model 73 Stagecoach ‘‘Ithaca Classic Doubles Series Shotguns ‘‘Rossi Squire ‘‘Dumoulin Continental Model ‘‘Ithaca Hammerless Series ‘‘Rota Model 105 ‘‘Dumoulin Etendard Model ‘‘Iver Johnson Hammerless Model Shot- ‘‘Rota Model 106 ‘‘Dumoulin Europa Model guns ‘‘Rota Model 411 Series ‘‘Dumoulin Liege Model ‘‘Jeffery Boxlock Shotguns ‘‘Royal American Model 600 Boxlock ‘‘E.A.A. SABA ‘‘Jeffery Sidelock Shotguns ‘‘Royal American Model 800 Sidelock ‘‘E.A.A./Sabatti Saba-Mon Double Shotgun ‘‘K.B.I. Grade II SxS ‘‘Ruger Gold Label ‘‘E.M.F. Model 1878 SxS ‘‘Khan Coach Gun ‘‘SAE Model 209E ‘‘E.M.F. Stagecoach SxS Model ‘‘Kimber Valier Series ‘‘SAE Model 210S ‘‘ERA Quail SxS ‘‘Krieghoff Essencia Boxlock ‘‘SAE Model 340X

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 S6126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 ‘‘Sarasqueta Mammerless Sidelock ‘‘H&R Survivor ‘‘Rossi Circuit Judge Lever Action Shot- ‘‘Sarasqueta Model 3 Boxlock ‘‘H&R Tracker Slug Model gun ‘‘Sauer Boxlock Model Shotguns ‘‘Harrington & Richardson N.W.T.F. Tur- ‘‘Rossi Circuit Judge Shotgun ‘‘Sauer Sidelock Model Shotguns key Mag ‘‘Ruger Single Barrel Trap ‘‘Savage Fox Model FA–1 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner ‘‘S.W.D. Terminator ‘‘Savage Model 550 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Com- ‘‘Savage Kimel Kamper Single Shot ‘‘Scott Blenheim pact ‘‘Savage Model 210F Slug Warrior ‘‘Scott Bowood ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Com- ‘‘Savage Model 212 Slug Gun ‘‘Scott Chatsworth pact Turkey Gun ‘‘Savage Model 220 Series ‘‘Scott Kinmount ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Screw- ‘‘Savage Model 220 Slug Gun ‘‘SIACE Italian made SxS Shotguns In Choke ‘‘SEITZ Single Barrel Trap ‘‘SKB Model 100 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Turkey ‘‘SKB Century II Trap ‘‘SKB Model 150 Gun ‘‘SKB Century Trap ‘‘SKB Model 200 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Turkey ‘‘SKB Model 505 Trap ‘‘SKB Model 280 Gun Camo ‘‘SKB Model 605 Trap ‘‘SKB Model 300 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Water- ‘‘Smith, L.C. Single Barrel Trap Models ‘‘SKB Model 385 fowl ‘‘Snake Charmer II Shotgun ‘‘SKB Model 400 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Tamer ‘‘Stoeger/IGA Reuna Single Barrel Shotgun ‘‘SKB Model 480 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Tamer 20 ‘‘Tangfolio Model RSG–16 ‘‘SKB Model 485 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Classic ‘‘Tangfolio Blockcard Model ‘‘Smith & Wesson Elite Gold Series Grade Youth Shotgun ‘‘Tangfolio Model DSG I ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Deluxe ‘‘Tangfolio Model RSG–12 Series ‘‘Smith & Wesson Elite Silver Grade I Classic ‘‘Tangfolio Model RSG–20 ‘‘Smith, L.C. Boxlock Hammerless Shot- ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Deluxe ‘‘Tangfolio RSG-Tactical guns Model 098 ‘‘Taurus Circuit Judge Shotgun ‘‘Smith, L.C. Sidelock Hammerless Shot- ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Junior ‘‘Thompson/Center Encore Shotgun guns ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Model ‘‘Thompson/Center Pro Hunter Turkey ‘‘Spartan SPR Series Shotguns 098 Shotgun ‘‘Stevens Model 311/315 Series ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Trap ‘‘Thompson/Center TCR ’87 Hunter Shot- ‘‘Stoeger/IGA Uplander Side-by-Side Shot- Gun gun gun ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Tracker II Slug ‘‘Universal Firearms Model 7212 Single ‘‘Taylor’s SxS Model Gun Barrel Trap ‘‘Tri-Star Model 311 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Slug Hun- ‘‘Winchester Model 36 Single Shot ‘‘Tri-Star Model 411 Series ter ‘‘Winchester Model 37 Single Shot ‘‘Ugartechea 10-Ga. Magnum Shotgun ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Slug Hun- ‘‘Winchester Model 41 Bolt Action ‘‘Universal Double Wing SxS ter Compact ‘‘Winchester Model 9410 Series ‘‘Vouzelaud Model 315 Series ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Slug Hun- ‘‘Zoli Apache Model ‘‘Walther Model WSF ter Deluxe ‘‘Zoli Diano Series ‘‘Walther Model WSFD ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Slug Hun- ‘‘Zoli Loner Series’’. ‘‘Weatherby Atheana ter Thumbhole Stock SEC. l04. PENALTIES. ‘‘Weatherby D’Italia Series ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra-Lite Slug Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United ‘‘Weatherby Orion Hunter States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘or (q) ‘‘Westley Richards Best Quality Sidelock ‘‘Hi-Standard 514 Model of section 922’’ and inserting ‘‘(q), (r), (v), ‘‘Westley Richards Boxlock Shotguns ‘‘Holland & Holland Single Barrel Trap (w), or (aa) of section 922’’. ‘‘Westley Richards Connaught Model ‘‘IGA Reuna Model ‘‘Westley Richards Hand Detachable Lock SEC. l05. BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR TRANS- ‘‘IGA Single Barrel Classic FERS OF GRANDFATHERED SEMI- Model ‘‘Ithaca Model 66 AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS. ‘‘William Douglas Boxlock ‘‘Ithaca Single Barrel Trap (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 922 of title 18, ‘‘Winchester Model 21 ‘‘Iver Johnson Champion Series United States Code, as amended by this title, ‘‘Winchester Model 24 ‘‘Iver Johnson Commemorative Series Sin- is amended— ‘‘Zoli Alley Cleaner gle Shot Shotgun (1) by repealing subsection (s); ‘‘Zoli Classic ‘‘Iver Johnson Excel (2) by redesignating subsection (t) as sub- ‘‘Zoli Falcon II ‘‘Krieghoff K–80 Single Barrel Trap Gun section (s); ‘‘Zoli Model Quail Special ‘‘Krieghoff KS–5 Special (3) in subsection (s), as redesignated— ‘‘Zoli Pheasant ‘‘Krieghoff KS–5 Trap Gun (A) in paragraph (3)(C)(ii), by striking ‘‘(as ‘‘Zoli Silver Hawk ‘‘Lefever Trap Gun defined in subsection (s)(8))’’; and ‘‘Zoli Silver Snipe ‘‘Ljutic LTX Super Deluxe Mono Gun (B) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘SHOTGUNS—BOLT ACTIONS & SINGLE SHOTS ‘‘Ljutic Mono Gun Single Barrel ‘‘(7) In this subsection, the term ‘chief law ‘‘ADCC Diamond Folding Model ‘‘Ljutic Recoilless Space Gun Shotgun enforcement officer’ means the chief of po- ‘‘American Arms Single-Shot ‘‘Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun Bolt Action lice, the sheriff, or an equivalent officer or ‘‘ARMSCOR 301A ‘‘Marlin Model 60 Single Shot the designee of any such individual.’’; and ‘‘Armsport Single Barrel Shotgun ‘‘Marocchi Model 2000 (4) by inserting after subsection (s), as re- ‘‘Baikal MP18 ‘‘Mossberg Models G–4, 70, 73, 73B designated, the following: ‘‘Beretta 471 EL Silver Hawk ‘‘Mossberg Models 75 Series ‘‘(t)(1) Beginning on the date that is 90 ‘‘Beretta 471 Silver Hawk ‘‘Mossberg Models 80, 83, 83B, 83D days after the date of enactment of the As- ‘‘Beretta Beta Single Barrel ‘‘Mossberg 173 Series sault Weapons Ban of 2019, it shall be unlaw- ‘‘Beretta MKII Trap ‘‘Mossberg Model 183 Series ful for any person who is not licensed under ‘‘Beretta Model 412 ‘‘Mossberg Model 185 Series this chapter to transfer a grandfathered ‘‘Beretta Model FS ‘‘Mossberg Model 190 Series semiautomatic assault weapon to any other ‘‘Beretta TR–1 ‘‘Mossberg Model 195 Series person who is not licensed under this chap- ‘‘Beretta TR–1 Trap ‘‘Mossberg Model 385 Series ter, unless a licensed importer, licensed ‘‘Beretta Vandalia Special Trap ‘‘Mossberg Model 390 Series manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first ‘‘Browning BT–99 Competition Trap Spe- ‘‘Mossberg Model 395 Series taken custody of the grandfathered semi- cial ‘‘Mossberg Model 595 Series automatic assault weapon for the purpose of ‘‘Browning BT–99 Plus Micro ‘‘Mossberg Model 695 Series complying with subsection (s). Upon taking ‘‘Browning BT–99 Plus Trap Gun ‘‘New England Firearms N.W.T.F. Shotgun custody of the grandfathered semiautomatic ‘‘Browning Micro Recoilless Trap Shotgun ‘‘New England Firearms Standard Pardner assault weapon, the licensee shall comply ‘‘Browning Recoilless Trap Shotgun ‘‘New England Firearms Survival Gun with all requirements of this chapter as if ‘‘Crescent Single Shot Models ‘‘New England Firearms Tracker Slug Gun the licensee were transferring the grand- ‘‘CZ Cottontail ‘‘New England Firearms Turkey and Goose fathered semiautomatic assault weapon from ‘‘Desert Industries Big Twenty Shotgun Gun the licensee’s inventory to the unlicensed ‘‘Fefever Long Range Field ‘‘Parker Single Barrel Trap Models transferee. ‘‘Frigon FS–4 ‘‘Perazzi TM1 Special Single Trap ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a tem- ‘‘Frigon FT–1 ‘‘Remington 90–T Super Single Shotgun porary transfer of possession for the purpose ‘‘Frigon FT–C ‘‘Remington Model No. 9 of participating in target shooting in a li- ‘‘Gibbs Midland Stalker ‘‘Remington Model 310 Skeet censed target facility or established range ‘‘Greener General Purpose GP MKI/MKII ‘‘Remington Model No. 3 if—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6127 ‘‘(A) the grandfathered semiautomatic as- 514 or 515 of the Act, the Secretary may (C) is located within 15 miles of Service sault weapon is, at all times, kept within the renew the rental assistance agreement for a land or water. premises of the target facility or range; and period of 20 years or until the term of such (2) BUREAU.—The term ‘‘Bureau’’ means ‘‘(B) the transferee is not known to be pro- loan has expired, subject to annual appro- the Bureau of Land Management. hibited from possessing or receiving a grand- priations:’’. (3) SERVICE LAND OR WATER.—The term fathered semiautomatic assault weapon. On page 156, line 4, strike ‘‘third proviso’’ ‘‘Service land or water’’ means land or water ‘‘(3) For purposes of this subsection, the and insert ‘‘fourth proviso’’. under the jurisdiction of the National Park term ‘transfer’— Service. ‘‘(A) shall include a sale, gift, or loan; and SA 1024. Ms. SMITH (for herself and (4) STATE DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘State Di- ‘‘(B) does not include temporary custody of Mrs. SHAHEEN) submitted an amend- rector’’ means a State Director of the Bu- the grandfathered semiautomatic assault ment intended to be proposed to reau. weapon for purposes of examination or eval- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. (b) REQUIREMENTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any uation by a prospective transferee. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making other provision of law, before offering for ‘‘(4)(A) Notwithstanding any other provi- appropriations for the Departments of sion of this chapter, the Attorney General competitive, public sale any affected Bureau may implement this subsection with regula- Commerce and Justice, Science, and land, the State Director of each State in tions. Related Agencies for the fiscal year which the affected Bureau land is located ‘‘(B) Regulations promulgated under this ending September 30, 2020, and for shall— paragraph— other purposes; which was ordered to (A) complete formal consultation with ‘‘(i) shall include a provision setting a lie on the table; as follows: each applicable Superintendent of the Na- maximum fee that may be charged by licens- At the appropriate place in title III of divi- tional Park Service regarding— ees for services provided in accordance with sion B, insert the following: (i) the impact of the proposed sale on— paragraph (1); and SEC. 3ll. In providing assistance under (I) natural, cultural, and historic re- ‘‘(ii) shall not include any provision impos- title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. sources; and ing recordkeeping requirements on any unli- 1471 et seq.) using amounts made available (II) visitor use and enjoyment of park re- censed transferor or requiring licensees to under this title under the heading ‘‘RURAL sources; and facilitate transfers in accordance with para- HOUSING SERVICE’’, the Secretary of Agri- (ii) the cumulative impacts of the proposed graph (1).’’. culture shall prioritize the maintenance sale on National Park Service resources, in- (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- needs for rural housing facilities and staff cluding air and water quality; MENTS.— needs, which shall include prioritizing— (B) achieve compliance with the applicable (1) SECTION 922.—Section 922(y)(2) of title 18, (1) capital repairs for aging properties par- requirements of section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, is amended, in the mat- ticipating in the rental housing programs of United States Code, taking into consider- ter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking the Rural Housing Service; ation the means by which the proposed sale ‘‘, (g)(5)(B), and (s)(3)(B)(v)(II)’’ and inserting (2) the needs of staff overseeing the Rural may impact historic property, historic ob- ‘‘and (g)(5)(B)’’. Housing Service and field staff conducting jects, traditional cultural properties, archeo- (2) SECTION 925A.—Section 925A of title 18, housing inspections; and logical sites, or cultural landscapes; United States Code, is amended, in the mat- (3) enforcement against property owners (C) consider the effects of the proposed sale ter preceding paragraph (1), by striking when those owners fail to make necessary re- on— ‘‘subsection (s) or (t) of section 922’’ and in- pairs. (i) wildlife migration corridors and habitat serting ‘‘section 922(s)’’. connectivity; and (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments SA 1025. Ms. SINEMA submitted an (ii) recreational opportunities on and off made by this section shall take effect 90 days amendment intended to be proposed to the applicable Service land and water, after the date of enactment of this Act. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. through consultation with affected rec- reational user groups; SEC. l06. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making PROGRAMS FOR SEMIAUTOMATIC (D) conduct a viewshed analysis with re- ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CA- appropriations for the Departments of spect to all potential points of view within PACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DE- Commerce and Justice, Science, and the affected Service land or water; VICES. Related Agencies for the fiscal year (E) consult with relevant agencies to Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus ending September 30, 2020, and for evaluate— Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 other purposes; which was ordered to (i) the direct, indirect, and cumulative im- (34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding lie on the table; as follows: pacts of development on the air quality, in- at the end the following: cluding visibility, of affected Service land On page 253, line 2, strike ‘‘costs:’’ and in- ‘‘(I) Compensation for surrendered semi- and water to ensure compliance with all ap- sert the following: ‘‘costs: Provided further, automatic assault weapons and large capac- plicable air quality requirements; and That not later than 120 days after the date of ity ammunition feeding devices, as those (ii) the impacts of development on water enactment of this Act, the Director of the terms are defined in section 921 of title 18, quality and groundwater resources; Bureau of Indian Affairs shall submit to the United States Code, under buy-back pro- (F) provide a period of not less than 30 days Committee on Appropriations of the Senate grams for semiautomatic assault weapons for public review and comment with respect and the Committee on Appropriations of the and large capacity ammunition feeding de- to environmental analyses and findings of no House of Representatives a report describing vices.’’. significant impact for oil and gas leasing on the facilities investments required to im- SEC. l07. SEVERABILITY. the affected Bureau land; and prove the direct service and tribally oper- If any provision of this title, an amend- (G) post a final notice of the proposed sale ated detention and public safety facilities in ment made by this title, or the application not later than the date that is 90 days before Indian country that are in poor condition, of such provision or amendment to any per- the sale date to ensure a period of not less including associated cost estimates:’’. son or circumstance is held to be unconstitu- than— tional, the remainder of this title, the SA 1026. Mr. BENNET submitted an (i) 30 days for public participation; and amendments made by this title, and the ap- amendment intended to be proposed to (ii) 60 days for review by the Bureau. plication of such provision or amendment to (2) CONSIDERATION OF LEASE SALES.—The any person or circumstance shall not be af- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. Director of the Bureau shall consider lease fected thereby. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making sales of affected Bureau land not more fre- appropriations for the Departments of quently than once each calendar year. SA 1023. Ms. SMITH (for herself, Mr. Commerce and Justice, Science, and (3) LIGHT POLLUTION.—In any case in which ROUNDS, Mrs. MURRAY, and Mrs. SHA- Related Agencies for the fiscal year an application for a permit to drill on af- HEEN) submitted an amendment in- ending September 30, 2020, and for fected Bureau land is approved, the State Di- tended to be proposed to amendment other purposes; which was ordered to rector of each State in which the affected Bureau land is located shall ensure that SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the lie on the table; as follows: compliance with applicable Bureau and Na- bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations At the end of title I of division C, insert tional Park Service best management prac- for the Departments of Commerce and the following: tices to reduce light pollution is achieved. Justice, Science, and Related Agencies SEC. 1ll. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN BU- for the fiscal year ending September 30, REAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND SA 1027. Mr. BENNET submitted an SALES. amendment intended to be proposed to 2020, and for other purposes; which was (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (1) AFFECTED BUREAU LAND.—The term ‘‘af- On page 155, line 10, insert after ‘‘one-year fected Bureau land’’ means any land that— SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making period:’’ the following: ‘‘Provided further, (A) is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau; appropriations for the Departments of that upon request by an owner of a project (B) contains any surface or subsurface min- Commerce and Justice, Science, and financed by an existing loan under section eral right; and Related Agencies for the fiscal year

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.045 S23OCPT1 S6128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 ending September 30, 2020, and for ‘‘(C) be in accordance with long-term fund- tion 505(j)(7) of the Federal Food, Drug, and other purposes; which was ordered to ing expectations; and Cosmetic Act, even if such listed drug is lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(D) minimize any adverse environmental deemed licensed under section 351 of the Pub- impacts associated with the construction, re- lic Health Service Act during such review At the appropriate place in title IV of divi- construction, decommissioning, and mainte- and approval process. Effective on the later sion C, insert the following: nance of the minimum road system. of March 23, 2020, or the date of approval SEC. ll. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND ‘‘(c) CONTENTS.—In identifying minimum under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. road systems under subsection (b)(1), the the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of Public Law 88–657 (16 U.S.C. 532 et seq.) Secretary shall— any such application, such approved applica- (commonly known as the ‘‘Forest Roads and ‘‘(1) incorporate a science-based roads tion shall be deemed to be a license for the Trails Act’’) is amended by adding at the end analysis at the appropriate scale; biological product under section 351 of the the following: ‘‘(2) incorporate a long-term fiscal analysis Public Health Service Act.’’. ‘‘SEC. 8. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND that includes an assessment of maintenance TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. costs; SA 1029. Mr. DURBIN (for himself ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days ‘‘(3) identify as unneeded any roads that— and Ms. DUCKWORTH) submitted an after the date of enactment of this section, ‘‘(A) are no longer necessary to meet forest the Secretary, acting through the Chief of amendment intended to be proposed to resource management objectives; and the Forest Service, shall establish, and de- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(B) may be decommissioned or considered velop a national strategy to carry out, a pro- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making for trails; and gram, to be known as the ‘Forest Service appropriations for the Departments of ‘‘(4) consult with— Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Pro- ‘‘(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local Commerce and Justice, Science, and gram’, within the National Forest System governmental entities; and Related Agencies for the fiscal year (as defined in section 11(a) of the Forest and ‘‘(B) members of the public. ending September 30, 2020, and for Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning ‘‘(d) UNNEEDED ROADS.— other purposes; which was ordered to Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)))— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall de- lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(1) to carry out critical maintenance and commission any roads identified as unneeded urgent repairs and improvements on Na- On page 289, line 22, strike ‘‘Act.’’ and in- under subsection (c)(3) as soon as practicable tional Forest System roads, trails, and sert ‘‘Act: Provided further, That of the funds after making the identification under that bridges; included under this heading, $3,000,000 shall subsection. ‘‘(2) to restore fish and other aquatic orga- be for ethylene oxide ambient air monitoring ‘‘(2) PRIORITY.—In decommissioning nism passages by removing or replacing un- in communities identified as having an ele- unneeded roads under paragraph (1), the Sec- natural barriers to the passage of fish and vated cancer risk due to emissions of ethyl- retary shall prioritize the decommissioning other aquatic organisms; ene oxide by the most recent National Air of roads that pose the greatest risk— ‘‘(3) to decommission unneeded roads and Toxics Assessment published by the Admin- ‘‘(A) to public safety; or trails; and istrator of the Environmental Protection ‘‘(B) of environmental degradation. ‘‘(4) to carry out activities associated with Agency.’’. ‘‘(e) RECORDS.—The Secretary shall regu- the activities described in paragraphs (1) larly update the Infra database of the Sec- through (3). SA 1030. Mr. DURBIN (for himself retary to record— ‘‘(b) PRIORITY.—In implementing the pro- and Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted an ‘‘(1) each road identified as unneeded under gram under this section, the Secretary shall amendment intended to be proposed to subsection (c)(3); and give priority to any project that protects or ‘‘(2) each road decommissioned under sub- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. restores— section (d)(1). SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ‘‘(1) water quality; ‘‘(f) REVISION.—The Secretary shall review, appropriations for the Departments of ‘‘(2) a watershed that feeds a public drink- and may revise, an identification made Commerce and Justice, Science, and ing water system; or under subsection (b)(1) for a unit of the Na- ‘‘(3) habitat for threatened, endangered, or Related Agencies for the fiscal year tional Forest System during a revision of the sensitive fish or wildlife species. ending September 30, 2020, and for land and resource management plan applica- ‘‘(c) NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM.—Except as other purposes; which was ordered to authorized under section 323 of the Depart- ble to the unit.’’. lie on the table; as follows: ment of the Interior and Related Agencies SA 1028. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, At the appropriate place in title VII of di- Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), vision B, insert the following: each project carried out under this section Mr. CRAMER, and Ms. SMITH) submitted SEC. ll. None of the funds provided by shall be on a National Forest System road or an amendment intended to be proposed this Act may be used by the Secretary of trail. to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. Health and Human Services to issue a mar- ‘‘SEC. 9. ROAD SYSTEM ANALYSIS. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making keting order under subsection (c)(1)(A)(i) of ‘‘(a) DEFINITION OF DECOMMISSION.—In this appropriations for the Departments of section 910 of the Federal Food, Drug, and section, the term ‘decommission’ means, Commerce and Justice, Science, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387j) or a substantial with respect to a road— Related Agencies for the fiscal year equivalence order under subsection (a)(2)(A)(i) of such section 910, for any elec- ‘‘(1) to restore, through active or passive ending September 30, 2020, and for means, natural drainage, watershed func- tronic nicotine delivery system, including tion, or other ecological conditions and proc- other purposes; which was ordered to any liquid, solution, or other component or esses that are disrupted or adversely im- lie on the table; as follows: part or its aerosol, that contains an artifi- pacted by the road; and At the appropriate place in title VII of di- cial or natural flavor (other than tobacco) ‘‘(2) to remove the road from the transpor- vision B, insert the following: that is a characterizing flavor, unless the tation system. SEC. ll. Section 7002(e)(4) of the Biologics Secretary of Health and Human Services ‘‘(b) IDENTIFICATION OF MINIMUM ROAD SYS- Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 issues an order finding that the manufac- TEM.— (Public Law 111–148) is amended— turer has demonstrated that use of the char- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years (1) by striking ‘‘An amended’’ and insert- acterizing flavor— after the date of enactment of this section, ing the following: (1) will increase the likelihood of smoking the Secretary shall identify for each unit of ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An amended’’; and cessation among current users of tobacco the National Forest System (as defined in (2) by adding at the end the following: products; section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Re- ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PENDING APPLI- (2) will not increase the likelihood of youth newable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 CATIONS.—With respect to an application for initiation of nicotine or tobacco products; U.S.C. 1609(a))) the minimum road system an insulin biological product submitted and necessary for— under subsection (b)(2) or (j) of section 505 of (3) will not increase the likelihood of harm ‘‘(A) safe and efficient travel within the the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to the person using the characterizing flavor. National Forest System; and (21 U.S.C. 355) with a filing date that is not ‘‘(B) the administration, use, and protec- later than December 31, 2019, until the Sec- SA 1031. Ms. ROSEN submitted an tion of the National Forest System. retary makes a determination on final ap- amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Each minimum road proval with respect to such application, the amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. system identified under paragraph (1) for a Secretary shall continue to review and ap- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making unit of the National Forest System shall— prove (as appropriate) such application under appropriations for the Departments of ‘‘(A) meet the resource and other manage- such section 505, even if such review and ap- Commerce and Justice, Science, and ment objectives adopted in the land and re- proval process continues after March 23, 2020. source management plan applicable to the For purposes of completing the review and Related Agencies for the fiscal year unit; approval process for such an application, any ending September 30, 2020, and for ‘‘(B) meet all applicable statutory and reg- listed drug referenced in the application other purposes; which was ordered to ulatory requirements; shall be treated as a listed drug under sec- lie on the table; as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.047 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6129 At the appropriate place in title II of divi- be entered on either PAYGO scorecard main- (1) a description of— sion D, insert the following: tained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statu- (A) the economic impact of importing or- SEC. 2ll. An additional $2,000,000, to re- tory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. chids in growing media on a State-by-State main available until September 30, 2023, shall 933(d)). basis, with data collected from local growers; be available for payment to the Neighbor- (2) SENATE PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The budg- and hood Reinvestment Corporation for use in etary effects of this section and the amend- (B) any incidents of pests detected on or- neighborhood reinvestment activities, as au- ments made by this section shall not be en- chids imported with growing media; and thorized by the Neighborhood Reinvestment tered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained (2) an analysis with respect to the addi- Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. 8101 et seq.), and for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 tional resources that are necessary to pre- the funds available under this title for the (115th Congress). vent and mitigate the introduction of pests Office of Administration under the heading (3) CLASSIFICATION OF BUDGETARY EF- resulting from importing orchids in growing ‘‘ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICES’’ under FECTS.—Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budg- media. the heading ‘‘MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRA- et Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the TION’’ shall be decreased by $3,000,000. joint explanatory statement of the com- SA 1038. Mr. DURBIN (for himself mittee of conference accompanying Con- and Mr. INHOFE) submitted an amend- SA 1032. Ms. BALDWIN (for herself ference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(8) of ment intended to be proposed to and Mr. MORAN) submitted an amend- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)(8)), the ment intended to be proposed to SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. budgetary effects of this section and the amendments made by this section shall not appropriations for the Departments of SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making be estimated— Commerce and Justice, Science, and appropriations for the Departments of (A) for purposes of section 251 of such Act Related Agencies for the fiscal year Commerce and Justice, Science, and (2 U.S.C. 901); and ending September 30, 2020, and for Related Agencies for the fiscal year (B) for purposes of paragraph (4)(C) of sec- other purposes; which was ordered to ending September 30, 2020, and for tion 3 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act lie on the table; as follows: other purposes; which was ordered to of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 932) as being included in an On page 52, line 14, strike ‘‘$2,000,000’’ and lie on the table; as follows: appropriation Act. insert ‘‘$4,000,000’’. On page 123, line 14, strike ‘‘$13,500,000’’ and Mr. BOOKER (for himself insert ‘‘$6,500,000’’. SA 1035. SA 1039. Mr. KAINE submitted an On page 131, line 4, strike ‘‘$509,082,000’’ and and Mr. JONES) submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed to insert ‘‘$516,082,000’’. ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. On page 131, line 8, insert ‘‘That the amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making amount specified in that table for the Farm SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations for the Departments of and Ranch Stress Assistance Network shall appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and be increased by $7,000,000: Provided further,’’ Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year after ‘‘Provided,’’. Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; which was ordered to SA 1033. Mr. TILLIS (for himself and other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Mr. BURR) submitted an amendment in- lie on the table; as follows: tended to be proposed to amendment At the appropriate place, insert the fol- On page 164, line 21, strike ‘‘$1,500,000’’ and lowing: SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the insert ‘‘$15,000,000’’. SEC. lll. (a) Notwithstanding any other bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations provision of this Act, the amount appro- for the Departments of Commerce and SA 1036. Ms. SMITH submitted an priated under this Act to the Department of Justice, Science, and Related Agencies amendment intended to be proposed to Justice for ‘‘State and Local Law Enforce- for the fiscal year ending September 30, amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ment Assistance’’ shall be $1,790,290,000, of 2020, and for other purposes; which was SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making which $12,500,000 shall be for the court-ap- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: appropriations for the Departments of pointed special advocate program, as author- ized by section 217 of the Victims of Child On page 223, between lines 13 and 14, insert Commerce and Justice, Science, and Abuse Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–647). the following: Related Agencies for the fiscal year (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of SEC. 7ll. Notwithstanding subsections (d) ending September 30, 2020, and for this Act, the amount appropriated under this and (e) of section 5 of the Commodity Credit other purposes; which was ordered to Act to the Department of Justice for ‘‘Sala- Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714c) or lie on the table; as follows: ries and Expenses, General Legal Activities’’ any other provision of law, tobacco shall be shall be $923,500,000. an eligible agricultural commodity under At the appropriate place in division C, in- sert the following: the Market Facilitation Program conducted SA 1040. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted pursuant to that section. SEC. ll. In addition to other amounts made available under this division to con- an amendment intended to be proposed SA 1034. Mr. BARRASSO (for him- tinue a Special Behavioral Health Pilot Pro- to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. self, Mr. CARPER, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. gram as authorized by Public Law 116–6, SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making there shall be available to the Director of CARDIN) submitted an amendment in- appropriations for the Departments of the Indian Health Service, $40,000,000 to be tended to be proposed to amendment Commerce and Justice, Science, and used as otherwise provided for under this di- Related Agencies for the fiscal year SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the vision to carry out such Program. bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations ending September 30, 2020, and for for the Departments of Commerce and SA 1037. Ms. HIRONO submitted an other purposes; which was ordered to Justice, Science, and Related Agencies amendment intended to be proposed to lie on the table; as follows: for the fiscal year ending September 30, amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. On page 289, line 22, strike the period at the end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That 2020, and for other purposes; which was SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making of the funds included under this heading, ordered to lie on the table; as follows: appropriations for the Departments of $2,000,000 shall be made available to the Of- At the end, add the following: Commerce and Justice, Science, and fice of Transportation and Air Quality of the DIVISION E—SAVING OUR AMERICAN Related Agencies for the fiscal year Office of Air and Radiation of the Environ- ROADS ending September 30, 2020, and for mental Protection Agency to approve, not SEC. 1lll. REPEAL OF RESCISSION. other purposes; which was ordered to later than 120 days after the date of enact- ment of this Act, not less than 2 pending ap- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1438 of the FAST lie on the table; as follows: plications under the electric pathway under Act (Public Law 114–94; 129 Stat. 1432) is re- At the appropriate place in title VII of di- the renewable fuel program under section pealed. vision B, insert the following: 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of SEC. 7ll. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 7545(o)).’’ contents in section 1(b) of the FAST Act 180 days after the date of enactment of this (Public Law 114–94; 129 Stat. 1312) is amended Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall sub- SA 1041. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted by striking the item relating to section 1438. mit to Congress a report that describes the (b) BUDGETARY EFFECTS.— economic and environmental impacts of im- an amendment intended to be proposed (1) STATUTORY PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The porting orchids in growing media. to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. budgetary effects of this section and the (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The report under sub- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making amendments made by this section shall not section (a) shall include— appropriations for the Departments of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.048 S23OCPT1 S6130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 Commerce and Justice, Science, and priations that began on or about December has been submitted prior to the vote on pas- Related Agencies for the fiscal year 22, 2018, for adjustments in the price of con- sage. ending September 30, 2020, and for tracts of such agency under section 3. SA 1045. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an other purposes; which was ordered to SEC. 3. BACK COMPENSATION FOR LOW-WAGE EMPLOYEES OF GOVERNMENT CON- amendment intended to be proposed to lie on the table; as follows: TRACTORS IN CONNECTION WITH amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. At the appropriate place in title IV of divi- THE LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making sion C, insert the following: (a) IN GENERAL.—Each Federal agency sub- appropriations for the Departments of ELECTRIC PATHWAYS ject to the lapse in appropriations that began on or about December 22, 2018, shall Commerce and Justice, Science, and SEC. 4ll. Not later than 30 days after the adjust the price of any contract of such Related Agencies for the fiscal year date of enactment of this Act, the Adminis- agency for which the contractor was ordered ending September 30, 2020, and for trator of the Environmental Protection to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of other purposes; which was ordered to Agency shall submit to the Committees on the work of such contract, or stop all or any Appropriations of the Senate and House of lie on the table; as follows: part of the work called for in such contract, Representatives a detailed work plan that On page 169, line 10, insert ‘‘: Provided, as a result of the lapse in appropriations to describes how the Environmental Protection That 10 percent of the amount made avail- compensate the contractor for reasonable Agency will comply with the requirement able by this paragraph shall be used for trib- costs incurred— with respect to applications for the electric al outreach and technical assistance grants’’ (1) to provide compensation, at an employ- pathway in the report accompanying this before the period at the end. ee’s standard rate of compensation, to any Act. employee who was furloughed or laid off, or SA 1046. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an SA 1042. Ms. DUCKWORTH submitted who was not working, who experienced a re- amendment intended to be proposed to duction of hours, or who experienced a reduc- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. an amendment intended to be proposed tion in compensation, as a result of the lapse to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making in appropriations (for the period of the appropriations for the Departments of SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making lapse); or Commerce and Justice, Science, and appropriations for the Departments of (2) to restore paid leave taken by any em- Commerce and Justice, Science, and ployee during the lapse in appropriations, if Related Agencies for the fiscal year Related Agencies for the fiscal year the contractor required employees to use ending September 30, 2020, and for ending September 30, 2020, and for paid leave as a result of the lapse in appro- other purposes; which was ordered to other purposes; which was ordered to priations. lie on the table; as follows: (b) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF WEEKLY COM- lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title II of divi- PENSATION COVERED BY ADJUSTMENT.—The sion D, insert the following: On page 7, line 22, strike ‘‘$279,500,000’’ and maximum amount of weekly compensation SEC. 2ll. (a) An additional $3,000,000 shall insert ‘‘$291,500,000’’. of an employee for which an adjustment may be available for rental assistance and associ- On page 7, line 24, insert ‘‘, and of which be made under subsection (a) may not exceed ated administrative fees for Tribal HUD- $17,000,000 shall be for assistance to nuclear the lesser of— VASH under the heading ‘‘TENANT-BASED power plant closure communities’’ after (1) the employee’s actual weekly com- RENTAL ASSISTANCE’’ under the heading ‘‘27’’. pensation; or ‘‘PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING’’ under this (2) $965. title, provided that $1,000,000 shall be used SA 1043. Mr. BROWN (for himself and (c) TIMING OF ADJUSTMENTS.—The adjust- for tribal outreach and technical assistance, Mr. JONES) submitted an amendment ments required by subsection (a) shall be and the funds available under this title for intended to be proposed to amendment made as soon as practicable after the enact- necessary salaries and expenses for Adminis- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the ment of this Act. trative Support Offices under the heading bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ‘‘ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICES’’ under for the Departments of Commerce and (1) The term ‘‘compensation’’ has the the heading ‘‘MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRA- meaning given that term in section 6701 of TION’’ under this title shall be decreased by Justice, Science, and Related Agencies title 41, United States Code. $3,000,000. for the fiscal year ending September 30, (2) The term ‘‘employee’’ means the fol- 2020, and for other purposes; which was lowing: SA 1047. Mr. TOOMEY (for himself ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (A) A ‘‘service employee’’ as that term is and Mr. COONS) submitted an amend- On page 121, line 2, strike ‘‘$22,301,000’’ and defined in section 6701(3) of title 41, United ment intended to be proposed to insert ‘‘$17,301,000’’. States Code, except that the term also in- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. On page 223, between lines 13 and 14, insert cludes service employees described in sub- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making the following: paragraph (C) of that section notwith- appropriations for the Departments of SEC. 7ll. There is appropriated $5,000,000 standing that subparagraph. Commerce and Justice, Science, and to carry out section 1673(d) of the Food, Ag- (B) A ‘‘laborer or mechanic’’ covered by riculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of section 3142 of title 40, United States Code. Related Agencies for the fiscal year 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5926(d)). SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. ending September 30, 2020, and for This division shall take effect upon the other purposes; which was ordered to SA 1044. Ms. SMITH (for herself, Mr. date of enactment of this Act. lie on the table; as follows: BROWN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. KAINE, SEC. 5. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. At the appropriate place in title II of divi- Mr. WARNER, and Mr. CARDIN) sub- (a) CLASSIFICATION OF BUDGETARY EF- sion A, insert the following: mitted an amendment intended to be FECTS.—Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budg- SEC. ll. NICS DENIAL NOTIFICATION ACT. proposed by her to the bill H.R. 3055, et Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be making appropriations for the Depart- joint explanatory statement of the com- cited as the ‘‘NICS Denial Notification Act of 2019’’. ments of Commerce and Justice, mittee of conference accompanying Con- ference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(8) of (b) REPORTING OF BACKGROUND CHECK DENI- Science, and Related Agencies for the the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit ALS.— fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, Control Act of 1985, the budgetary effects of (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 44 of title 18, and for other purposes; which was or- this division shall not be estimated— United States Code, is amended by inserting dered to lie on the table; as follows: (1) for purposes of section 251 of such Act; after section 925A the following: At the end, add the following: and ‘‘§ 925B. Reporting of background check deni- (2) for purposes of paragraph (4)(C) of sec- als to State authorities DIVISION E—FAIR COMPENSATION FOR tion 3 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—If the national instant LOW-WAGE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES of 2010 as being included in an appropriation criminal background check system estab- ACT OF 2019 Act. lished under section 103 of the Brady Hand- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (b) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- gun Violence Prevention Act (34 U.S.C. 40901) This division may be cited as the ‘‘Fair FECTS.—The budgetary effects of this divi- (commonly referred to as ‘NICS’) provides a Compensation for Low-Wage Contractor Em- sion, for the purpose of complying with the notice pursuant to section 922(t) of this title ployees Act of 2019’’. Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall that the receipt of a firearm by a person SEC. 2. APPROPRIATION. be determined by reference to the latest would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section There is hereby appropriated, out of any statement titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of 922 of this title or State law, the Attorney money in the Treasury not otherwise appro- PAYGO Legislation’’ for this division, sub- General shall, in accordance with subsection priated, such sums as may be necessary, to mitted for printing in the Congressional (b) of this section— remain available until expended, for each Record by the Chairman of the House Budget ‘‘(1) report to the law enforcement authori- Federal agency subject to the lapse in appro- Committee, provided that such statement ties of the State where the person sought to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.051 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6131 acquire the firearm and, if different, the law ‘‘(G) the number of convictions obtained by position of organizer, a supervisory position, enforcement authorities of the State of resi- Federal authorities in connection with a de- or any other position of management, such dence of the person— nial. person may be sentenced to an additional ‘‘(A) that the notice was provided; ‘‘(2) The number of background check no- term of imprisonment of not more than 5 ‘‘(B) the specific provision of law that tices reported to State authorities pursuant consecutive years. would have been violated; to section 925B (including the number of the ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— ‘‘(C) the date and time the notice was pro- notices that would have been so reported but ‘‘(1) the term ‘actual buyer’ means the in- vided; for section 925B(c)).’’. dividual for whom a firearm is being pur- ‘‘(D) the location where the firearm was (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of chased, received, or acquired; and sought to be acquired; and sections for such chapter, as amended by ‘‘(2) the term ‘term of imprisonment ex- ‘‘(E) the identity of the person; and subsection, is amended by inserting after the ceeding 1 year’ does not include any offense ‘‘(2) where practicable, report the incident item relating to section 925B the following: classified by the applicable jurisdiction as a to local law enforcement authorities and ‘‘925C. Annual report to Congress.’’. misdemeanor and punishable by a term of State and local prosecutors in the jurisdic- imprisonment of 2 years or less.’’. tion where the firearm was sought and in the SA 1048. Mrs. GILLIBRAND sub- (2) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- jurisdiction where the person resides. MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 44 of mitted an amendment intended to be ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORT.—A report title 18, United States Code, is amended by is made in accordance with this subsection if proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- adding at the end the following: the report is made within 24 hours after the posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. ‘‘932. Trafficking in firearms.’’. provision of the notice described in sub- 3055, making appropriations for the De- (3) DIRECTIVE TO THE SENTENCING COMMIS- section (a), except that the making of the re- partments of Commerce and Justice, SION.— port may be delayed for so long as is nec- Science, and Related Agencies for the (A) IN GENERAL.—Pursuant to its authority essary to avoid compromising an ongoing in- fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, under section 994(p) of title 28, United States vestigation. and for other purposes; which was or- Code, the United States Sentencing Commis- ‘‘(c) AMENDMENT OF REPORT.—If a report is sion shall review and, if appropriate, amend made in accordance with this subsection and, dered to lie on the table; as follows: the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy after such report is made, the Federal Bu- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- statements applicable to persons convicted reau of Investigation or the Bureau of Alco- lowing: of offenses under section 932 of title 18, hol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives de- SEC. ll. HADIYA PENDLETON AND NYASIA United States Code (as added by paragraph termines that the receipt of a firearm by a PRYEAR-YARD GUN TRAFFICKING (1)). person for whom the report was made would AND CRIME PREVENTION ACT OF (B) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out this not violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 2019. subsection, the Commission shall— of this title or State law, the Attorney Gen- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be (i) review the penalty structure that the eral shall, in accordance with subsection (b), cited as the ‘‘Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia guidelines currently provide based on the notify any law enforcement authority and Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Pre- number of firearms involved in the offense any prosecutor to whom the report was made vention Act of 2019’’. and determine whether any changes to that of that determination. (b) FIREARMS TRAFFICKING.— N GENERAL penalty structure are appropriate in order to ‘‘(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (1) I .—Chapter 44 of title 18, reflect the intent of Congress that such pen- subsection (a) shall be construed to require a United States Code, is amended by adding at alties reflect the gravity of the offense; and report with respect to a person to be made to the end the following: (ii) review and amend, if appropriate, the the same State authorities that originally ‘‘§ 932. Trafficking in firearms guidelines and policy statements to reflect issued the notice with respect to the per- ‘‘(a) OFFENSES.—It shall be unlawful for the intent of Congress that guideline pen- son.’’. any person, regardless of whether anything alties for violations of section 932 of title 18, (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of of value is exchanged— United States Code, and similar offenses be sections for such chapter is amended by in- ‘‘(1) to ship, transport, transfer, or other- increased substantially when committed by serting after the item relating to section wise dispose to a person, 2 or more firearms a person who is a member of a gang, cartel, 925A the following: in or affecting interstate or foreign com- organized crime ring, or other such enter- ‘‘925B. Reporting of background check deni- merce, if the transferor knows or has reason- prise or in concert with another person who als to State authorities.’’. able cause to believe that such shipping, is a member of a gang, cartel, organized transportation, transfer, or disposition of (c) ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.— crime ring, or other such enterprise. the firearm would be in violation of, or (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by sub- would result in a violation of any Federal, SA 1049. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted State, or local law punishable by a term of section (b), is amended by inserting after an amendment intended to be proposed section 925B the following: imprisonment exceeding 1 year; ‘‘(2) to receive from a person, 2 or more to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ‘‘§ 925C. Annual report to Congress firearms in or affecting interstate or foreign SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ‘‘Not later than 1 year after the date of en- commerce, if the recipient knows or has rea- appropriations for the Departments of actment of this section, and annually there- sonable cause to believe that such receipt Commerce and Justice, Science, and after, the Attorney General shall submit to would be in violation of, or would result in a Related Agencies for the fiscal year Congress a report detailing the following, violation of any Federal, State, or local law ending September 30, 2020, and for broken down by Federal judicial district: punishable by a term of imprisonment ex- other purposes; which was ordered to ‘‘(1) With respect to each category of per- ceeding 1 year; sons prohibited by subsection (g) or (n) of ‘‘(3) to make a statement to a licensed im- lie on the table; as follows: section 922 of this title or State law from re- porter, licensed manufacturer, or licensed At the appropriate place in title V of divi- ceiving or possessing a firearm who are so dealer relating to the purchase, receipt, or sion A, insert the following: denied a firearm— acquisition from a licensed importer, li- SEC. ll. OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF ‘‘(A) the number of denials; censed manufacturer, or licensed dealer of 2 FRAUD TARGETING SENIORS. ‘‘(B) the number of denials referred to the or more firearms that have moved in or af- (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY OFFICE.— Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and fected interstate or foreign commerce that— The Federal Trade Commission (referred to Explosives; ‘‘(A) is material to— in this section as the ‘‘Commission’’) shall ‘‘(C) the number of denials for which the ‘‘(i) the identity of the actual buyer of the establish an advisory office within the Bu- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and firearms; or reau of Consumer Protection for the purpose Explosives determines that the person denied ‘‘(ii) the intended trafficking of the fire- of advising the Commission on the preven- was not prohibited by subsection (g) or (n) of arms; and tion of fraud targeting seniors and to assist section 922 of this title or State law from re- ‘‘(B) the person knows or has reasonable the Commission with the following: ceiving or possessing a firearm; cause to believe is false; or (1) OVERSIGHT.—The advisory office shall ‘‘(D) the number of denials overturned ‘‘(4) to direct, promote, or facilitate con- monitor the market for mail, television, through the national instant criminal back- duct specified in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). internet, telemarketing, and recorded mes- ground check system appeals process and the ‘‘(b) PENALTIES.— sage telephone call (referred to in this sec- reasons for overturning the denials; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any person who violates, tion as ‘‘robocall’’) fraud targeting seniors ‘‘(E) the number of denials with respect to or conspires to violate, subsection (a) shall and shall coordinate with other relevant which an investigation was opened by a field be fined under this title, imprisoned for not agencies regarding the requirements of this division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, more than 20 years, or both. section. Firearms, and Explosives; ‘‘(2) ORGANIZER ENHANCEMENT.—If a viola- (2) CONSUMER EDUCATION.—The Commission ‘‘(F) the number of persons charged with a tion of subsection (a) is committed by a per- through the advisory office shall, in con- Federal criminal offense in connection with son in concert with 5 or more other persons sultation with the Attorney General, the a denial; and with respect to whom such person occupies a Secretary of Health and Human Services, the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.052 S23OCPT1 S6132 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 Postmaster General, the Chief Postal Inspec- to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. that were available on the website on Janu- tor for the United States Postal Inspection SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ary 30, 2017; Service, and other relevant agencies— appropriations for the Departments of (2) for all content generated on or after (A) disseminate to seniors and families and Commerce and Justice, Science, and January 30, 2017, not later than 60 days after caregivers of seniors general information on receiving or generating such content, make mail, television, internet, telemarketing, Related Agencies for the fiscal year publicly available through a searchable data- and robocall fraud targeting seniors, includ- ending September 30, 2020, and for base, in their entirety and without redaction ing descriptions of the most common fraud other purposes; which was ordered to (except for signatures)— schemes; lie on the table; as follows: (A) all inspection records maintained pur- (B) disseminate to seniors and families and At the appropriate place in title VII of di- suant to the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. caregivers of seniors information on report- vision B, insert the following: 2131 et seq.), including— ing complaints of fraud targeting seniors ei- SEC. 7ll. Funds appropriated to the For- (i) all animal inventories; and ther to the national toll-free telephone num- est Service shall not be made available for (ii) all inspection reports by officials of the ber established by the Commission for re- the destruction of healthy, unadopted, wild Department of Agriculture— porting such complaints, or to the Consumer horses and burros in the care of the Forest (I) dated after the settlement of any ap- Sentinel Network, operated by the Commis- Service or contractors of the Forest Service, peal; and sion, where such complaints will become im- or for the sale of wild horses and burros that (II) that document noncompliance with mediately available to appropriate law en- results in the destruction of the sold wild that Act; forcement agencies, including the Federal horses or burros for processing into commer- (B) all enforcement records created pursu- Bureau of Investigation and the attorneys cial products. ant to the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 general of the States; et seq.) or the Horse Protection Act (15 (C) in response to a specific request about SA 1052. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted U.S.C. 1821 et seq.), including warning let- a particular entity or individual, provide an amendment intended to be proposed ters, stipulations, settlement agreements, publically available information of enforce- to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. administrative complaints, and court orders; ment action taken by the Commission for and mail, television, internet, telemarketing, SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making (C) all research facility annual reports (in- and robocall fraud against such entity; and appropriations for the Departments of cluding attachments) required to be sub- (D) maintain a website to serve as a re- Commerce and Justice, Science, and mitted under the Animal Welfare Act (7 source for information for seniors and fami- Related Agencies for the fiscal year U.S.C. 2131 et seq.); and lies and caregivers of seniors regarding mail, ending September 30, 2020, and for (3) ensure that each instance of noncompli- television, internet, telemarketing, robocall, other purposes; which was ordered to ance, as observed by a Department of Agri- and other identified fraud targeting seniors. lie on the table; as follows: culture inspector— (3) COMPLAINTS.—The Commission through (A) with the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. On page 230, line 10, strike ‘‘products.’’ and the advisory office shall, in consultation 2131 et seq.) is documented on an inspection insert ‘‘products, except that appropriations with the Attorney General, establish proce- report; and shall be made available for humane fertility dures to— (B) with the Horse Protection Act (15 control of wild horses and burros in the care (A) log and acknowledge the receipt of U.S.C. 1821 et seq.) is documented on an in- of the Bureau or its contractors.’’. complaints by individuals who believe they spection form. have been a victim of mail, television, inter- Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted net, telemarketing, and robocall fraud in the SA 1053. SA 1055. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted Consumer Sentinel Network, and shall make an amendment intended to be proposed an amendment intended to be proposed those complaints immediately available to to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. Federal, State, and local law enforcement SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making authorities; and appropriations for the Departments of appropriations for the Departments of (B) provide to individuals described in sub- Commerce and Justice, Science, and paragraph (A), and to any other persons, spe- Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year Related Agencies for the fiscal year cific and general information on mail, tele- ending September 30, 2020, and for vision, internet, telemarketing, and robocall ending September 30, 2020, and for fraud, including descriptions of the most other purposes; which was ordered to other purposes; which was ordered to common schemes using such methods of lie on the table; as follows: lie on the table; as follows: communication. At the appropriate place in title VI of divi- At the appropriate place in title V of divi- (b) COMMENCEMENT.—The Commission shall sion B, insert the following: sion A, insert the following: commence carrying out the requirements of SEC. 6ll. None of the funds made avail- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available this section not later than one year after the able under this Act shall be used to support by this Act may be used to remove the prohi- date of the enactment of this Act. the use of phthalates, including dibutyl bition on pelagic longline fishing gear under phthalate, di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, diethyl Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West SA 1050. phthalate, and benzyl butyl phthalate, in Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species an amendment intended to be proposed baby diapers, adult diapers, menstrual prod- issued by the Pacific Fishery Management to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ucts, and obstetrical and gynecological de- Council. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making vices described in section 884.5400, 884.5425, appropriations for the Departments of 884.5435, 884.5460, 884.5470, or 884.5900 of title SA 1056. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted Commerce and Justice, Science, and 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any suc- an amendment intended to be proposed cessor regulation). Related Agencies for the fiscal year to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ending September 30, 2020, and for SA 1054. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making other purposes; which was ordered to an amendment intended to be proposed appropriations for the Departments of lie on the table; as follows: to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. Commerce and Justice, Science, and At the appropriate place in title IV of divi- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making Related Agencies for the fiscal year sion C, insert the following: appropriations for the Departments of ending September 30, 2020, and for NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS Commerce and Justice, Science, and other purposes; which was ordered to SEC. 4ll. Section 319 of the Federal Water Related Agencies for the fiscal year lie on the table; as follows: Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1329) is ending September 30, 2020, and for On page 263, line 9, strike ‘‘$136,244,000’’ and amended by striking subsection (j) and in- other purposes; which was ordered to insert ‘‘$125,755,000’’. serting the following: On page 294, line 5, strike ‘‘$4,247,028,000’’ ‘‘(j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— lie on the table; as follows: and insert ‘‘$4,257,517,000’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be At the appropriate place in title VII of di- On page 299, line 19, strike ‘‘$19,511,000’’ and appropriated to carry out subsections (h) and vision B, insert the following: insert ‘‘$30,000,000’’. (i) $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 SEC. lll. Notwithstanding any other through 2024, of which not more than provision of law, the Administrator of the SA 1057. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted $7,500,000 for each fiscal year may be used to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service an amendment intended to be proposed carry out subsection (i). shall— to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(2) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts made avail- (1) not later than 60 days after the date of SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making able under paragraph (1) shall remain avail- enactment of this Act, restore on the website able until expended.’’. of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection appropriations for the Departments of Service the searchable Animal Care Informa- Commerce and Justice, Science, and SA 1051. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted tion System and Enforcement Action data- Related Agencies for the fiscal year an amendment intended to be proposed bases, and the contents of those databases, ending September 30, 2020, and for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.052 S23OCPT1 October 23, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6133 other purposes; which was ordered to House of Representatives a report that de- fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, lie on the table; as follows: scribes the efforts of the United States Holo- and for other purposes; which was or- caust Memorial Museum to support memory At the appropriate place in title VII of di- dered to lie on the table; as follows: and education programs relating to the Holo- vision B, insert the following: caust.’’. On page 422, line 13, insert ‘‘Provided fur- SEC. ll. Not later than 180 days after the ther, That $80,000 of the amount provided date of enactment of this Act, the Commis- Ms. CORTEZ MASTO sub- under this heading shall be available to per- sioner of Food and Drugs shall submit a re- SA 1061. mitted an amendment intended to be form a cost benefit analysis for adding addi- port to the Committee on Appropriations of tional stops along the California Zephyr the Senate and the Committee on Appropria- proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- Line:’’ after ‘‘regulation:’’. tions of the House of Representatives on the posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. feasibility of banning all electronic cigarette 3055, making appropriations for the De- SA 1065. Mr. INHOFE (for himself devices and components. The report shall partments of Commerce and Justice, and Mr. BROWN) submitted an amend- consider how such products affect public Science, and Related Agencies for the ment intended to be proposed to health, particularly with respect to minors, fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. pregnant women, never-smokers, and former and for other purposes; which was or- smoker populations, and shall include de- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making tailed reasoning behind the conclusion. dered to lie on the table; as follows: appropriations for the Departments of At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Commerce and Justice, Science, and SA 1058. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted lowing: Related Agencies for the fiscal year an amendment intended to be proposed SEC. lll. Not later than 90 days after the ending September 30, 2020, and for to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Com- other purposes; which was ordered to SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making mittees on Appropriations, Commerce, lie on the table; as follows: appropriations for the Departments of Science, and Transportation, and Environ- On page 52, line 14, after ‘‘disabilities,’’ in- Commerce and Justice, Science, and ment and Public Works of the Senate and sert the following: ‘‘$2,500,000 is for law en- Related Agencies for the fiscal year the Committees on Appropriations and forcement training grant programs to edu- ending September 30, 2020, and for Transportation and Infrastructure of the cate, train and prepare officers so that they other purposes; which was ordered to House of Representatives a report on efforts are equipped to appropriately interact with mentally ill individuals,’’. lie on the table; as follows: by the Department of Transportation to en- gage with local communities, metropolitan At the appropriate place in title VII of di- planning organizations, and regional trans- SA 1066. Mr. DURBIN (for himself vision B, insert the following: portation commissions on advancing data and Mr. BROWN) submitted an amend- SEC. ll. Not later than 180 days after the and intelligent transportation systems tech- ment intended to be proposed by him date of enactment of this Act, the Commis- nologies and other smart cities solutions. sioner of Food and Drugs shall issue final to the bill H.R. 3055, making appropria- tions for the Departments of Commerce regulations establishing tobacco product SA 1062. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO sub- standards. Such standards shall include low- and Justice, Science, and Related ering nicotine levels in cigarettes to a non- mitted an amendment intended to be Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- addictive level, addressing levels of toxicants proposed by her to the bill H.R. 3055, tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes; and impurities in e-liquids, regulations on making appropriations for the Depart- which was ordered to lie on the table; flavors including menthol for combustible ments of Commerce and Justice, as follows: cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, and ad- Science, and Related Agencies for the At the appropriate place, insert the fol- dressing safety hazards including battery ex- fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, lowing: plosions in electronic cigarettes and chil- and for other purposes; which was or- dren’s exposure to nicotine. SEC. ll. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING dered to lie on the table; as follows: OPIOID LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS. SA 1059. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- an amendment intended to be proposed lowing: lowing: SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- (1) Thousands of lawsuits have been to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. able by this Act shall be used to terminate brought by governmental entities in every SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making the Intelligent Transportation System Pro- State against manufacturers and suppliers of appropriations for the Departments of gram Advisory Committee established under opioids seeking compensation for costs and Commerce and Justice, Science, and section 5305(h) of SAFETEA–LU (23 U.S.C. damages that governments have incurred Related Agencies for the fiscal year 512 note; Public Law 109–59). due to the defendants’ alleged role in the ending September 30, 2020, and for current public health crisis of opioid addic- other purposes; which was ordered to SA 1063. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for tion and abuse. lie on the table; as follows: herself and Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an (2) Opioid litigation settlements have re- amendment intended to be proposed to sulted in payments of hundreds of millions of At the appropriate place in title VII of di- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. dollars, to date, from opioid manufacturers vision B, insert the following: and suppliers to governmental entities, with SEC. ll. Not later than 1 year after the SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations for the Departments of the potential for additional settlements pro- date of enactment of this Act, the Commis- viding more funds to government entities. sioner of Food and Drugs shall issue regula- Commerce and Justice, Science, and (3) Only 8 percent of tobacco litigation set- tions deeming the use of any ortho-phthalate Related Agencies for the fiscal year tlement funds paid to government entities as chemical as a food contact substance to be a ending September 30, 2020, and for part of the 1998 Master Settlement Agree- use of an unsafe food additive within the other purposes; which was ordered to ment have been devoted toward addressing meaning of section 402(a)(2)(C) of the Federal lie on the table; as follows: the public health harms of tobacco addiction Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. and death and preventing further harm. 342(a)(2)(C)). At the appropriate place in title VII of di- vision B, insert the following: (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense SEC. 7ll. There is appropriated $499,000 to of the Senate that, to the greatest extent SA 1060. Mr. CARDIN submitted an practicable, any potential funds paid by amendment intended to be proposed to support the addition of 4 full-time equivalent employees and administrative costs associ- opioid industry defendants to government amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ated with the development by the Council on entities pursuant to opioid litigation settle- SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making Rural Community Innovation and Economic ments should be prioritized for activities and appropriations for the Departments of Development established under section 6306 services that respond to the public health Commerce and Justice, Science, and of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 crisis of opioid addiction and abuse and that Related Agencies for the fiscal year (7 U.S.C. 2204b–3) of reports and resource help prevent further drug addiction-related ending September 30, 2020, and for guides and for the establishment of a Federal harms. other purposes; which was ordered to support team for rural jobs accelerators. f lie on the table; as follows: SA 1064. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO sub- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO On page 346, line 14, strike the period and mitted an amendment intended to be MEET insert ‘‘: Provided, That, not later than 120 proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the United States Holocaust posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. have 4 requests for committees to meet Memorial Museum shall submit to the Com- 3055, making appropriations for the De- during today’s session of the Senate. mittee on Appropriations of the Senate and partments of Commerce and Justice, They have the approval of the Majority the Committee on Appropriations of the Science, and Related Agencies for the and Minority leaders.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Oct 24, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23OC6.053 S23OCPT1 S6134 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 23, 2019 Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER er and pledge, the morning hour be 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- The Subcommittee on Seapower of deemed expired, the Journal of pro- ate, the following committees are au- the Committee on Armed Services is ceedings be approved to date, the time thorized to meet during today’s session authorized to meet during the session for the two leaders be reserved for their of the Senate: of the Senate on Wednesday, October use later in the day, morning business COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND 23, 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hear- be closed, and the Senate proceed to TRANSPORTATION ing. executive session and resume consider- The Committee on Commerce, f ation of the Walker nomination under the previous order; finally, that the Science, and Transportation is author- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR ized to meet during the session of the Senate recess from 10:30 a.m. until 12 Senate on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, I ask noon tomorrow. at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. unanimous consent that Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MERKLEY’s intern, Thomas Sipp, have objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC privileges of the floor for the remain- WORKS der of the day. f The Committee on Environment and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Public Works is authorized to meet objection, it is so ordered. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. during the session of the Senate on TOMORROW f Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 10 a.m., Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if to conduct a hearing. ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER there is no further business to come be- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 24, 2019 fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- The Committee on Foreign Relations Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sent that it stand adjourned under the is authorized to meet during the ses- ask unanimous consent that when the previous order. sion of the Senate on Wednesday, Octo- Senate completes its business today, it There being no objection, the Senate, ber 23, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, Octo- at 6:15 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, hearing. ber 24; further, that following the pray- October 24, 2019, at 10 a.m.

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