Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 117 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 No. 71 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the SWEARING IN OF THE SERGEANT called to order by the Speaker. United States of America, and to the Repub- AT ARMS OF THE HOUSE OF lic for which it stands, one nation under God, REPRESENTATIVES f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. PRAYER The SPEAKER. The Chair will now f administer the oath to the Sergeant at Reverend Michael Wilker, Lutheran Arms-designate, William Joseph Walk- Church of the Reformation, Wash- COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE er. ington, D.C., offered the following Mr. Walker appeared at the bar of the prayer: The SPEAKER laid before the House House and took the oath of office, as Creator, Shepherd, Sustainer of Life, the following communication from the follows: thank You for the gifts of this day, of Clerk of the House of Representatives: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you these our bodies, of this our govern- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, will support and defend the Constitution of ment, and of Your good Earth: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the United States against all enemies, for- for our waking breath and final Washington, DC, April 22, 2021. eign and domestic; that you will bear true heartbeat; Hon. NANCY PELOSI, faith and allegiance to the same; that you for our eyes and ears, all limbs and The Speaker, House of Representatives, take this obligation freely, without any senses; Washington, DC. mental reservation or purpose of evasion; DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the and that you will well and faithfully dis- for honest and trustworthy officials, permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II for the people of every State, terri- charge the duties of the office on which you of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- are about to enter, so help you God. tory and Tribe; tives, the Clerk received the following mes- The SPEAKER. Congratulations. for the spring Sun and full Moon, for sage from the Secretary of the Senate on redwoods, turtles, and bison. April 22, 2021, at 2:53 p.m.: f Even as we praise You, we recognize That the Senate agreed to without amend- ADJOURNMENT and grieve the wounds on our bodies ment H. Con. Res. 30. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section and upon every part of the creation we With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, 11(b) of House Resolution 188, the have touched. CHERYL L. JOHNSON, House stands adjourned until 6 p.m. on Sustain every body that is oppressed Clerk. Wednesday, April 28, 2021. by sin, racism, sexism, homophobia, f Thereupon (at 12 o’clock and 4 min- and ableism, like a good shepherd who utes p.m.), under its previous order, the carries her sheep and leads them home, COMMUNICATION FROM THE House adjourned until Wednesday, like a good shepherd who lays down His CLERK OF THE HOUSE April 28, 2021, at 6 p.m. life for us. Then grant us compassion to be shep- The SPEAKER laid before the House f herds for others, loving them not sim- the following communication from the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ply in words and speeches, but in truth Clerk of the House of Representatives: ETC. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, and action. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Amen. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, April 22, 2021. communications were taken from the f Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Speaker’s table and referred as follows: THE JOURNAL The Speaker, House of Representatives, EC–938. A letter from the Acting Assistant Washington, DC. General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- 11(a) of House Resolution 188, the Jour- permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II ergy, transmitting the Department’s final nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- rule — Procedures for the Issuance of Guid- proved. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ance Documents (RIN: 1990-AA50) received sage from the Secretary of the Senate on April 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. f April 22, 2021, at 5:01 p.m.: 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE That the Senate passed S. 937. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and That the Senate passed S. 957. Commerce. The SPEAKER. The Chair will lead With best wishes, I am, EC–939. A letter from the Acting Assistant the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Sincerely, General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation The SPEAKER led the Pledge of Alle- CHERYL L. JOHNSON, and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- giance as follows: Clerk. ergy, transmitting the Department’s interim

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:00 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26AP7.000 H26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 26, 2021 final rule — Financial Assistance Regula- determination — Energy Conservation Pro- 00014-T; Amendment 39-21408; AD 2021-03-05] tions-— Deviation Authority (RIN: 1991- gram: Energy Conservation Standards for (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 20, 2021, pur- AC15) received April 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 Small Electric Motors [EERE-2019-BT-STD- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 0008] (RIN: 1904-AD29) received April 20, 2021, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law on Transportation and Infrastructure. ergy and Commerce. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- EC–956. A letter from the Management and EC–940. A letter from the Acting Assistant mittee on Energy and Commerce. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation EC–948. A letter from the Director, Regu- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- latory Management Division, Environmental ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ergy, transmitting the Department’s final Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes [Dock- rule — Financial Assistance Regulations-- cy’s final rule — Air Quality Designations et No.: FAA-2021-0049; Project Identifier Deviation Authority (RIN: 1991-AC15) re- for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Primary MCAI-2021-00033-A; Amendment 39-21427; AD ceived April 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. National Ambient Air Quality Standard- 2021-04-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 20, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Round 4-Supplemental Amendment [EPA- 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and HQ-OAR-2020-0037; FRL-10022-22-OAR] re- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Commerce. ceived April 15, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Transportation and Infra- EC–941. A letter from the Acting Assistant 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 structure. General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and EC–957. A letter from the Management and and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- Commerce. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ergy, transmitting the Department’s final EC–949. A letter from the Director, Regu- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- rule — Nuclear Safety Management (RIN: latory Management Division, Environmental ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 1992-AA57) received April 15, 2021, pursuant Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, cy’s final rule — MCPA; Pesticide Tolerances 2021-0027; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00048- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on [EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0639; FRL-10020-79] re- R; Amendment 39-21425; AD 2021-04-04] (RIN: Energy and Commerce. ceived April 15, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2120-AA64) received April 20, 2021, pursuant EC–942. A letter from the Acting Assistant 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- Commerce. Transportation and Infrastructure. ergy, transmitting the Department’s final EC–950. A letter from the Director, Regu- EC–958. A letter from the Management and rule — Materials Allocation and Priority latory Management Division, Environmental Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Performance Under Contracts or Orders to Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Maximize Domestic Energy Supplies and En- cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; ID; 2010 ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ergy Priorities and Allocations System; Ad- Sulfur Dioxide NAAQS Interstate Transport tives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- ministrative Updates to Personnel Ref- Requirements [EPA-R10-OAR-2016-0001; FRL- 2021-0021; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01088- erences (RIN: 1901-AB52) received April 20, 10021-86-Region 10] received April 15, 2021, R; Amendment 39-21419; AD 2021-03-16] (RIN: 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 2120-AA64) received April 20, 2021, pursuant Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Committee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on EC–943. A letter from the Acting Assistant EC–951. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation Office of General Counsel, Federal Energy EC–959. A letter from the Management and and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ergy, transmitting the Department’s final Commission’s final rule — WECC Regional Transportation, transmitting the Depart- rule — Energy Conservation Program: Test Reliability Standard BAL-002-WECC-3 (Con- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Procedure for Room Air Conditioners tingency Reserve) [Docket No.: RM19-20-000] tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- [EERE-2017-BT-TP-0012] (RIN: 1904-AD47) re- received April 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. et No.: FAA-2020-1176; Project Identifier AD- ceived April 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 2020-01231-T; Amendment 39-21402; AD 2021-02- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and 19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 20, 2021, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Commerce. EC–952. A letter from the Management and 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- EC–944. A letter from the Acting Assistant Program Analyst, FAA, Department of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ture. and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- EC–960. A letter from the Management and ergy, transmitting the Department’s final tives; Helicopters Guimbal Helicopters Program Analyst, FAA, Department of rule — Energy Conservation Program: Test [Docket No.: FAA-2020-1177; Project Identi- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Procedure for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts fier MCAI-2020-01336-R; Amendment 39-21403; ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- [EERE-2017-BT-TP-0005] (RIN: 1904-AD67) re- AD 2021-02-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- ceived April 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); et No.: FAA-2020-1109; Product Identifier 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to 2020-NM 067-AD; Amendment 39-21383; AD Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2021-01-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 20, Commerce. structure. 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public EC–945. A letter from the Acting Assistant EC–953. A letter from the Management and Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- structure. ergy, transmitting the Department’s final ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E EC–961. A letter from the Director, Legal rule — Policies and Procedures for Loan Airspace; Dumas, AR [Docket No.: FAA-2020- Processing Division, Internal Revenue Serv- Guarantees for Projects That Employ Inno- 1016; Airspace Docket No.: 20-ASW-9] (RIN: ice, transmitting the Service’s IRB only rule vative Technologies and for Direct Loans 2120-AA66) received April 20, 2021, pursuant — Announcement and Report Concerning Ad- Under the Advanced Technology Vehicles to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, vance Pricing Agreements (Announcement Manufacturing Program (RIN: 1910-AA54) re- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 2021-6) received April 15, 2021, pursuant to 5 ceived April 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 EC–954. A letter from the Management and 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Ways and Means. Commerce. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- EC–962. A letter from the Director, Legal EC–946. A letter from the Acting Assistant ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Processing Division, Internal Revenue Serv- General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation tives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes [Docket ice, transmitting the Service’s IRB only rule and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- No.: FAA-2021-0024; Project Identifier MCAI- — Extension of Empowerment Zones (Rev. ergy, transmitting the Department’s final 2021-00105-T; Amendment 39-21421; AD 2021-03- Proc. 2021-18) received April 15, 2021, pursu- rule — Energy Conservation Program: Test 18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 20, 2021, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Procedures for Small Electric Motors and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Electric Motors [EERE-2017-BT-TP-0047] 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- on Ways and Means. (RIN: 1904-AE18) received April 20, 2021, pur- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ture. f 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee EC–955. A letter from the Management and PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS on Energy and Commerce. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of EC–947. A letter from the Acting Assistant Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- bills and resolutions of the following and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: titles were introduced and severally re- ergy, transmitting the Department’s final FAA-2021-0015; Project Identifier MCAI-2021- ferred, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:00 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L26AP7.000 H26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE April 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2113 By Ms. BARRAGA´ N: stitution within 30 days shall be considered H.R. 2842. A bill to designate the facility of H.R. 2831. A bill to amend the Federal to be a household for purposes of such Act; to the United States Postal Service located at Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the Committee on Agriculture, and in addi- 120 4th Street in Petaluma, California, as the the prompt approval of drugs when safety in- tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, ‘‘Lynn C. Woolsey Post Office Building’’; to formation is added to labeling, and for other for a period to be subsequently determined the Committee on Oversight and Reform. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and by the Speaker, in each case for consider- By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan: Commerce. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 2843. A bill to amend subsection (q) of By Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- risdiction of the committee concerned. section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and sylvania: By Mr. CROW (for himself and Mr. Cosmetic Act to clarify the process for deny- H.R. 2832. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- WALTZ): ing certain petitions whose primary purpose enue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on H.R. 2838. A bill to provide for special im- is to delay the approval of an application investment income of private colleges and migrant status for Syrian Kurds and other submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) of universities; to the Committee on Ways and Syrians who partnered with the United such section 505, and for other purposes; to Means. States Government in Syria, and for other the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- By Mr. MCCAUL: MFUME, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, and ary, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 2844. A bill to establish Election Secu- Mr. EVANS): Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- rity Enhancement Units in the Cybersecu- H.R. 2833. A bill to establish a program to quently determined by the Speaker, in each rity and Infrastructure Agency of the De- improve community connectivity by identi- case for consideration of such provisions as partment of Homeland Security, to direct fying and removing or mitigating fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the Election Assistance Commission to make infrastructural barriers that create obstacles concerned. a grant to each State which certifies that it to mobility or economic development or ex- By Mr. CUELLAR (for himself and Mr. has implemented certain steps to ensure the pose the community to pollution and other TONY GONZALES of Texas): integrity of voter registration, the casting of health and safety risks, and for other pur- H.R. 2839. A bill to establish regional proc- ballots, and the tabulation of ballots in elec- poses; to the Committee on Transportation essing centers, to improve the asylum and tions for Federal office in the State, and for and Infrastructure. credible fear processes to promote fairness other purposes; to the Committee on House By Mr. CA´ RDENAS (for himself and and efficiency, to require immigration court Administration. docketing priorities during irregular migra- Ms. BASS): By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself and tion influx events, and to improve the capa- H.R. 2834. A bill to protect minors from Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia): premature waiver of their constitutional bility of the Department of Homeland Secu- H.R. 2845. A bill to extend the authoriza- rights during a custodial interrogation, and rity to manage migration flows, and for tion of each of the National Coal Heritage for other purposes; to the Committee on the other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- Area and the Wheeling National Heritage diciary, and in addition to the Committees Judiciary. Area in the State of West Virginia, and for on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, and By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- CARSON, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. TONKO, and Resources. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Ms. case for consideration of such provisions as vania): fall within the jurisdiction of the committee KUSTER, Mr. TONKO, Mr. CARTER of H.R. 2835. A bill to provide for the estab- concerned. Georgia, Ms. BASS, and Ms. MATSUI): lishment of clean technology consortia to H.R. 2846. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mr. FITZPATRICK (for himself, Mr. enhance the economic, environmental, and Social Security Act to require PDP sponsors CRIST, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, and Mr. energy security of the United States by pro- of a prescription drug plan under part D of MCGOVERN): moting domestic development, manufacture, H.R. 2840. A bill to amend the Animal Wel- the Medicare program that use a formulary and deployment of clean technologies, and fare Act to provide for the humane treat- to include certain generic drugs and bio- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- ment of dogs, and for other purposes; to the similar biological products on such for- ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture. mulary, and for other purposes; to the Com- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- By Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio (for him- mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- nology, for a period to be subsequently deter- self, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- of Illinois, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. for a period to be subsequently determined sideration of such provisions as fall within STIVERS, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. HUDSON, by the Speaker, in each case for consider- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. and Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas): ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- By Ms. CASTOR of Florida (for herself, H.R. 2841. A bill to prohibit a covered ath- risdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. letic association and institution of higher By Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin (for her- CRIST, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. DEUTCH, education from prohibiting a student athlete self, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. DONALDS, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of from participating in intercollegiate ath- and Mr. ESTES): Florida, Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of letics because such student athlete enters H.R. 2847. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Florida, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. GIMENEZ, Mr. into an endorsement contract, and for other enue Code of 1986 to restore the limitation on LAWSON of Florida, Mr. MAST, Mrs. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and downward attribution of stock ownership in MURPHY of Florida, Mr. POSEY, Mr. Commerce, and in addition to the Committee applying the constructive ownership rules to RUTHERFORD, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. SOTO, on Education and Labor, for a period to be controlled foreign corporations, and for Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Ms. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in other purposes; to the Committee on Ways WILSON of Florida): each case for consideration of such provi- and Means. H.R. 2836. A bill to amend the Outer Conti- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mrs. MURPHY of Florida (for her- nental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and committee concerned. self, Mr. MAST, and Ms. STRICKLAND): gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2848. A bill to A bill to amend the Ma- in certain areas of the Outer Continental LAMALFA, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. rine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reau- Shelf off the coast of Florida, and for other MCCLINTOCK, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- thorize and modify the John H. Prescott Ma- purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- fornia, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. BERA, Mr. rine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Pro- sources. OBERNOLTE, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Ms. MOORE HARDER of California, Mr. mittee on Natural Resources. of Wisconsin, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, DESAULNIER, Ms. PELOSI, Ms. LEE of By Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina (for Mrs. HAYES, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. California, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. himself, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BABIN, Mr. BONAMICI, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. COSTA, Mr. KHANNA, BANKS, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BISHOP of CLEAVER, Mr. COOPER, Mr. DANNY K. Ms. ESHOO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. PA- North Carolina, Mrs. BOEBERT, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. NETTA, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. NUNES, Mr. BUDD, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. KAP- MCCARTHY, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. GAR- DUNCAN, Mr. FALLON, Mrs. TUR, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. NOR- CIA of California, Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. FISCHBACH, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. C. TON, Mr. RUSH, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. TRONE, CHU, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, Mr. Ms. SCANLON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. AGUILAR, Mrs. NAPOLI- FULCHER, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. GOOD of Vir- WELCH, and Ms. DEAN): TANO, Mr. LIEU, Mr. GOMEZ, Mrs. ginia, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 2837. A bill to amend the Personal Re- TORRES of California, Mr. RUIZ, Ms. Louisiana, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. sponsibility and Work Opportunity Rec- BASS, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mrs. KIM of Cali- GUEST, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. HICE of onciliation Act of 1996 to repeal a certain fornia, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. Georgia, Mrs. HINSON, Mr. HUIZENGA, disqualification to receive benefits under TAKANO, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. WATERS, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. KELLY title IV of the Social Security Act and bene- Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. PORTER, Mr. of Pennsylvania, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. fits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; CORREA, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. STEEL, LUETKEMEYER, Mr. MANN, Mr. MAST, and to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of Mr. LEVIN of California, Mr. ISSA, Mr. Mr. MOONEY, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. 2008 to provide that incarcerated individuals VARGAS, Mr. PETERS, and Ms. JACOBS PALAZZO, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. who are scheduled to be released from an in- of California): ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. ROSENDALE,

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Mr. ROUZER, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- ML-13. The SPEAKER presented a memo- SESSIONS, Mr. STEUBE, Mrs. WAGNER, risdiction of the committee concerned. rial of the Senate of the State of Michigan, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. By Mr. TORRES of New York: relative to Senate Resolution No. 24, memo- WEBER of Texas, Mr. WILLIAMS of H.R. 2856. A bill to require the Inspector rializing the Congress of the United States Texas, Mr. ROSE, Mr. KELLY of Mis- General of the Department of Homeland Se- to change the formula for distributing sissippi, Ms. LETLOW, Mr. PERRY, Mr. curity to report on the use of surveillance coronavirus emergency relief funds of BIGGS, Mr. BRADY, Mr. BURGESS, Mrs. technology, and for other purposes; to the schools to allow states to distribute funds on CAMMACK, Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Committee on the Judiciary. a more equitable basis; to the Committee on Mr. BOST, Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Mr. By Mr. WALBERG (for himself, Mr. Energy and Commerce. WESTERMAN, Mr. BUCK, Mr. HARRIS, RASKIN, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. ML-14. Also, a memorial of the Legislature and Mr. POSEY): CA´ RDENAS, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. ARM- of the State of New Mexico, relative to Sen- H.R. 2849. A bill to amend the Small Busi- STRONG): ate Memorial 19, urging the President of the ness Act to prohibit abortion providers from H.R. 2857. A bill to restore the integrity of United States, the New Mexico Congres- receiving a covered loan under the paycheck the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of sional Delegation and all other members of protection program, and for other purposes; the United States, and for other purposes; to Congress to address reducing the ‘‘Cliff Ef- to the Committee on Small Business. the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- fect’’ and ending generational poverty; to By Ms. NORTON: tion to the Committees on Energy and Com- the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H.R. 2850. A bill to provide for nuclear merce, Ways and Means, and Financial Serv- ML-15. Also, a memorial of the Senate of weapons abolition and economic conversion ices, for a period to be subsequently deter- the State of Oklahoma, relative to Senate in accordance with District of Columbia Ini- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Resolution No. 9, urging members of the tiative Measure Number 37 of 1992, while en- sideration of such provisions as fall within United States Senate to exercise due consid- suring environmental restoration and clean- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. eration of the constitutional deficiencies energy conversion; to the Committee on For- By Mr. WESTERMAN (for himself, Ms. contained in H.R. 1 and any companion legis- ´ eign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- BASS, Mr. CARDENAS, and Mr. TRONE): lation in the United States Senate and the mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be H.R. 2858. A bill to authorize the court to critiques by state and local election officials depart from a statutory minimum in the subsequently determined by the Speaker, in of the policies of election administration in- case of a juvenile offender, youthful victim each case for consideration of such provi- cluded in the legislation; to the Committee offender, and certain other minors, and for sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the on House Administration. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- committee concerned. ML-16. Also, a memorial of the Legislature diciary. By Ms. OMAR (for herself and Mrs. of the State of New Mexico, relative to Sen- CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York): By Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia: H.R. 2859. A bill to establish the Restoring ate Joint Memorial 2, requesting the United H.R. 2851. A bill to require the Secretary of States government to base payments in lieu Housing and Urban Development to carry Neighborhoods and Strengthening Commu- nities Program, and for other purposes; to taxes on a full property tax equivalency out a demonstration program to evaluate the basis; to the Committee on Natural Re- effectiveness of the Department assisting the Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure. sources. nonprofit organizations to develop, acquire, ML-17. Also, a memorial of the Senate of By Mr. WITTMAN (for himself and Mr. rehabilitate, convert, or preserve affordable the State of New Mexico, relative to Senate GALLAGHER): housing that is governed by the residents of Joint Memorial 1, requesting the United such housing, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 2860. A bill to appropriate an additional amount to improve the Navy shipyard States Congress to forward fund the Bureau Committee on Financial Services. of Indian Education Higher Education Grant By Mr. RUSH: infrastructure of the United States; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addi- Program; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 2852. A bill to promote the domestic sources. manufacture and use of advanced, fuel effi- tion to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the ML-18. Also, a memorial of the Legislature cient vehicles and zero emission vehicles, en- of the State of Arizona, relative to House courage electrification of the transportation Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Memorial 2001, urging the United States Con- sector, create jobs, and improve air quality, gress to provide funding to assist service and for other purposes; to the Committee on tion of the committee concerned. ´ member of the United States Armed Forces Energy and Commerce, and in addition to By Mr. CARDENAS (for himself, Mr. TRONE, Mr. WESTERMAN, and Mr. who are survivors of sexual assault; to the the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. and Science, Space, and Technology, for a BACON): H. Res. 350. A resolution expressing support ML-19. Also, a memorial of the Senate of period to be subsequently determined by the the State of Ohio, relative to Senate Resolu- Speaker, in each case for consideration of for the designation of April 2021 as ‘‘Second Chance Month’’; to the Committee on the tion No. 21, urging the federal government to such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- increase the Pandemic Unemployment As- tion of the committee concerned. Judiciary. By Mrs. FISCHBACH: sistance program’s security against fraudu- By Mr. SCHRADER: lent actors; to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 2853. A bill to amend the Federal H. Res. 351. A resolution providing for con- Means. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect sideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. to eligibility for approval of a subsequent ge- 11) proposing an amendment to the Constitu- f neric drug, to remove the barrier to that ap- tion of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be com- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY proval posed by the 180-day exclusivity pe- STATEMENT riod afforded to a first generic applicant that posed of nine justices; to the Committee on has not yet received final approval, and for Rules. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of other purposes; to the Committee on Energy By Ms. MALLIOTAKIS (for herself, Mr. the Rules of the House of Representa- and Commerce. GIMENEZ, Ms. SALAZAR, Mrs. HINSON, tives, the following statements are sub- By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for Mrs. MCCLAIN, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mrs. CAMMACK, Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Mrs. mitted regarding the specific powers himself, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. ESHOO, FISCHBACH, and Mr. YOUNG): granted to Congress in the Constitu- Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. H. Res. 352. A resolution expressing the tion to enact the accompanying bill or KHANNA, Mr. LAMALFA, Ms. MATSUI, sense of the House of Representatives that and Mr. PANETTA): joint resolution. H.R. 2854. A bill to amend the Federal the dedication and devotion of law enforce- By Ms. BARRAGA´ N: Power Act to require the Electric Reliability ment personnel should be recognized and H.R. 2831. Organization to propose a reliability stand- that calls to ‘‘defund’’, ‘‘disband’’, ‘‘dis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ard that addresses the resilience of the bulk- mantle’’, or ‘‘abolish’’ the police should be lation pursuant to the following: power system, and for other purposes; to the condemned; to the Committee on the Judici- Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Committee on Energy and Commerce. ary. Constitution By Mr. TONKO (for himself and Mr. By Ms. TLAIB (for herself and Mrs. By Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- DINGELL): GIBBS): sylvania: H. Res. 353. A resolution expressing support H.R. 2855. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H.R. 2832. Social Security Act to require the Secretary for the recognition of April as Arab Amer- Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Health and Human Services to add a new ican Heritage Month and celebrating the her- lation pursuant to the following: set of measures to the 5-star rating system itage and culture of Arab Americans in the Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- under the Medicare Advantage program in United States; to the Committee on Over- tion under the General Welfare Clause. order to encourage increased access to bio- sight and Reform. By Mr. BROWN: similar biological products; to the Com- f H.R. 2833. mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- MEMORIALS Congress has the power to enact this legis- dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, lation pursuant to the following: for a period to be subsequently determined Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, by the Speaker, in each case for consider- were presented and referred as follows: Cl. 18)

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All legislative powers herein granted shall lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- be vested in a Congress of the United States, To make all Laws which shall be necessary lation pursuant to the following: which shall consist of a Senate and House of and proper for carrying into Execution the Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1, with respect Representative. foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- to the power to ‘‘lay and collect Taxes, Du- By Mr. CARTWRIGHT: ed by this Constitution in the Government of ties, Imposts, and Excises,’’ and to provide H.R. 2835. the United States, or any Department or Of- for the ‘‘general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- ficer thereof States.’’ Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin: U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (relating to H.R. 2847. to ‘‘regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, the power of Congress to regulate Commerce Congress has the power to enact this legis- and among the several States, and with the with foreign Nations, and among the several lation pursuant to the following: Indian Tribes.’’ States, and with the Indian Tribes.) The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to By Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia: By Ms. CASTOR of Florida: Sections 7 & 8 of Article I of the United H.R. 2859. H.R. 2836. States Constitution and Amendment XVI of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. MURPHY of Florida: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States The Congress shall have Power To lay and H.R. 2848. Constitution. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. WITTMAN: to pay the Debts and provide for the common lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2860. Defense and general Welfare of the United Article I, Section 8, clause 1, which gives Congress has the power to enact this legis- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Congress the power to provide for the com- lation pursuant to the following: shall be uniform throughout the United mon defense and general welfare of the Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- States; ArtI. United States. gress shall have power to make all Laws By Mr. COHEN: Article I, Section 8, clause 3, which gives which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 2837. Congress the power to regulate commerce rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, Congress has the power to enact this legis- with foreign nations and among the several and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: States. tion in the Government of the United States, Article 1, Section 8 Article I, Section 8, clause 18, which gives or in any Department of Officer thereof. By Mr. CROW: Congress the power to make all laws which [Page H56] H.R. 2838. shall be necessary and proper for carrying Congress has the power to enact this legis- into execution the foregoing powers. f lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina: Article I, Section 8, United States Con- H.R. 2849. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS stitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors By Mr. CUELLAR: lation pursuant to the following: were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2839. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States tions, as follows: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 3: Mr. WELCH, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. KILDEE, ´ Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 2850. Ms. Barragan, Mr. EVANS, Mr. DANNY K. By Mr. FITZPATRICK: Congress has the power to enact this legis- DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. H.R. 2840. lation pursuant to the following: THOMPSON of California, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the DEGETTE, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. MICHAEL F. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 By Ms. OMAR: DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. MFUME, Mr. By Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio: H.R. 2851. MCNERNEY, Mr. SOTO, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. KAP- H.R. 2841. Congress has the power to enact this legis- TUR, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. SAR- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: BANES, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. RUSH, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section I MORELLE, and Mr. CASE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. RUSH: H.R. 19: Mr. CURTIS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. JACK- lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, H.R. 2852. SON, Mr. REED, Ms. VAN DUYNE, Mr. Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution stat- Congress has the power to enact this legis- CAWTHORN, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Ms. TENNEY, ing that Congress has the authority to lation pursuant to the following: Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, ‘‘make all laws which shall be necessary and Article I Section 8 Mr. ARMSTRONG, and Mr. BUCSHON. proper for carrying into execution foregoing By Mr. SCHRADER: H.R. 25: Mr. CARTER of Texas. powers, and all other powers vested by this H.R. 2853. H.R. 322: Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Constitution.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 393: Ms. WILD. By Mr. HUFFMAN: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 508: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 2842. Article 1, Section 8, clause 3. H.R. 598: Ms. CHU and Ms. NORTON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. THOMPSON of California: H.R. 616: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2854. H.R. 840: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- sylvania, Mr. NUNES, Mr. HIGGINS of New granted to Congress under Article I, Section lation pursuant to the following: York, and Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. 8, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution. Article I H.R. 869: Mr. VAN DREW. By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan: By Mr. TONKO: H.R. 903: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. SPANBERGER, H.R. 2843. H.R. 2855. Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- DELGADO, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. CORREA, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Ms. CHU, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. WEXTON, Ms. Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 SHERRILL, and Mr. MEEKS. By Mr. MCCAUL: By Mr. TORRES of New York: H.R. 959: Mr. BROWN. H.R. 2844. H.R. 2856. H.R. 1012: Ms. ESCOBAR, Mrs. LESKO, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1057: Mr. OBERNOLTE, Ms. SLOTKIN, Article 1, Section 8 Article 1, Section 8. and Mr. FLEISCHMANN. By Mr. MCKINLEY: By Mr. WALBERG: H.R. 1116: Mr. CONNOLLY and Ms. BASS. H.R. 2845. H.R. 2857. H.R. 1145: Mrs. HARTZLER and Mr. VAN Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- DREW. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1178: Ms. SPANBERGER. Article 1 Section 8 Article I, Section 8, Clause 9 of the Con- H.R. 1184: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Section 8—Powers of Congress. To make stitution of the United States; the power to H.R. 1235: Mr. CONNOLLY. all Laws which shall be necessary and proper constitute Tribunals inferior to the Supreme H.R. 1259: Mr. GOHMERT. for carrying into Execution the foregoing Court. H.R. 1275: Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Powers, and all other Powers vested by this The purpose of the bill is to amend the H.R. 1297: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan and Mr. Constitution in the Government of the civil asset forfeiture procedures and Section NEGUSE.

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H.R. 1321: Mrs. WAGNER. H.R. 2616: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H. Res. 119: Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. MICHAEL F. H.R. 1324: Mr. BURGESS. H.R. 2646: Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. TITUS, Mr. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Ms. OCASIO-COR- H.R. 1346: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. BABIN, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Ms. TENNEY, Mrs. TEZ. H.R. 1378: Mr. TORRES of New York. HARTZLER, and Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 1534: Mr. STEIL. H.R. 2681: Mr. COOPER. f H.R. 1577: Mr. YOUNG, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. H.R. 2684: Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. H.R. 2688: Mr. RESCHENTHALER and Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. CUELLAR. PETITIONS, ETC. DESAULNIER, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. H.R. 2691: Mr. BABIN and Mr. MANN. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions KATKO, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. H.R. 2705: Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. BARR, Mr. POCAN, and Ms. KUSTER. VALADAO, and Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma. and papers were laid on the clerk’s H.R. 1627: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 2718: Mr. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. desk and referred as follows: H.R. 1678: Mr. FITZPATRICK. CLINE, Mr. BUCK, Mrs. GREENE of Georgia, PT-16. The SPEAKER presented a petition H.R. 1687: Mr. BURGESS. and Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. of the City of Miami, Florida, relative to H.R. 1703: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, H.R. 2729: Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. Resolution R-21-0073, urging the 117th United and Mr. FITZPATRICK. CLOUD, Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Mr. MCKINLEY, States Congress to adopt the American Res- H.R. 1730: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. UPTON, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. WEBSTER of Flor- cue Plan in order to get crucial relief to the H.R. 1854: Mr. KIM of New Jersey. ida, Mr. BANKS, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mrs. American people as quickly as possible; to H.R. 1977: Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. SMITH BOEBERT, Mr. FULCHER, Mr. BROOKS, Mr. the Committee on the Budget. of Missouri, Mr. BUCK, Mr. MEUSER, and Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. STEEL, Mr. PT-17. Also, a petition of the City of Lau- LATURNER. STAUBER, and Ms. STEFANIK. derdale Lakes, Florida, relative to Resolu- H.R. 1978: Mr. CARBAJAL and Ms. NEWMAN. H.R. 2758: Ms. ROSS. tion No. 2021-028, encouraging the United H.R. 1992: Mr. PETERS, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS H.R. 2759: Mrs. HARSHBARGER and Ms. HER- States Congress to enact the Energy Innova- of Illinois, and Mr. RYAN. RERA BEUTLER. tion and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019; to the H.R. 2103: Mr. DESJARLAIS and Mr. BIGGS. H.R. 2764: Mr. HUFFMAN. Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2107: Mr. STEUBE. H.R. 2773: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. PT-18. Also, a petition of the City of Mara- H.R. 2119: Mr. LAMB. CLEAVER. H.R. 2120: Mr. HORSFORD. H.R. 2779: Mr. MCCLINTOCK and Mr. GIBBS. thon, Florida, relative to Resolution No. H.R. 2228: Mr. KIND. H.R. 2800: Mrs. BOEBERT and Mr. POSEY. 2021-15, urging the Florida Legislature to H.R. 2268: Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N. H.R. 2811: Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. Adopt Governor Ron Desantis’s state fiscal H.R. 2278: Ms. WILD. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. year 2021-2022 budget recommendation to cre- H.R. 2447: Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. WELCH, ROSS, and Mr. CLEAVER. ate the ‘‘Resilient Florida’’ program; to the Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. PANETTA, H.R. 2817: Mr. JONES. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Ms. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. POCAN. H.J. Res. 11: Mr. WEBSTER of Florida and PT-19. Also, a petition of the Associated H.R. 2461: Mrs. HARSHBARGER and Mr. SOTO. Mr. BROOKS. Students of the University of New Mexico, H.R. 2486: Mr. LAMALFA and Mr. PENCE. H. Con. Res. 29: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. New Mexico, relative to Joint Resolution 5S, H.R. 2504: Mr. ALLEN. BONAMICI, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. discouraging and condemning efforts to H.R. 2538: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. KILMER, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. spread fear-mongering tactics aimed at caus- H.R. 2577: Mr. GIBBS. SWALWELL, Mr. SIRES, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, ing discrimination against transgender peo- H.R. 2584: Ms. TLAIB, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. Mr. YARMUTH, and Ms. OMAR. ple, including those regarding athletics, and OMAR, and Mr. CONNOLLY. H. Res. 104: Mr. LIEU. advocates for greater representation of their H.R. 2590: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H. Res. 114: Mr. YARMUTH and Ms. BASS. identities to ensure and normalize their H.R. 2601: Mr. CARTWRIGHT H. Res. 118: Ms. KUSTER and Ms. LOFGREN. equality; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 No. 71 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was EXECUTIVE SESSION Millions of Americans had lost jobs. We called to order by the President pro lost 140,000 jobs in December alone. tempore (Mr. LEAHY). President Biden promised aggressive EXECUTIVE CALENDAR government action to stop the spread f The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under of the coronavirus and to stabilize the the previous order, the Senate will pro- economy, and he and the Democrats in PRAYER ceed to executive session to resume Congress are making good on those The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- consideration of the following nomina- promises. fered the following prayer: tion, which the clerk will report. Let’s remember where we came from. Let us pray. The senior assistant legislative clerk When Joe Biden took office, the United Eternal God, the center of our joy, read the nomination of Jason Scott States was averaging 195,000 new give our lawmakers a passionate de- Miller, of Maryland, to be Deputy Di- COVID infections every day, and 3,000 pendence on Your guidance. May they rector for Management, Office of Man- Americans were dying every day. trust You so completely that they will agement and Budget. Today, we have come down from 195,000 patiently wait for the unfolding of The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The daily infections to 57,000 and from 3,000 Your prevailing providence. As they ac- deputy majority leader. COVID deaths every day to 700—still knowledge that You direct their steps, BIDEN ADMINISTRATION too many, but dramatic progress was strengthen them to confidently follow Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, at his made under this new President. where You lead. May they strive to first official news conference 1 month Remember where we came from. walk by faith, believing that their ago, President Biden said: When Biden took office, the United times are in Your hands. Lord, give I got elected to solve problems and the States of America had one of the high- them pure motives and a commitment most urgent problem was COVID–19 and the est COVID infection rates in the world. to be faithful to You. Pursue them economic disruption facing millions and mil- Two numbers tell the story of the first with Your blessings all the days of lions of Americans. year of COVID–19 infection under the their lives as they seek to do what is If we were to measure President previous President. The United States right and fair. Biden using only those standards, the of America has about 5 percent of the We pray in Your righteous Name. first hundred days of the Biden-Harris world’s population, but we had, when Amen. administration have been a historic Biden took office, 20 percent—20 per- success. But this new administration cent—of the COVID–19 infections in the f has done far more in its first hundred world and 20 percent of the deaths. Now days than just tackle the pandemic; it there is hope. This President listened PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE helped small families and small busi- to the medical experts—he didn’t come The President pro tempore led the nesses that are hurting financially be- up with his own theories of the case— Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: cause of the coronavirus. and he expanded vaccine distribution. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the President Biden is reestablishing The day Joe Biden took office, on United States of America, and to the Repub- America’s role as a leader in the world that day, January 20 of this year, to lic for which it stands, one nation under God, and repairing alliances that were dam- that day, the United States had admin- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. aged dangerously under his prede- istered 1.6 million COVID vaccine shots cessor. Equally important, Joe Biden is total in the Nation, 1.6 million. We are f restoring credibility and dignity to the now seeing 3 million vaccinations ad- Office of the President itself. ministered every day. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME As President Biden prepares to de- President Biden promised to deliver The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under liver his first joint address to Congress 100 million COVID–19 doses in his first the previous order, the leadership time on Wednesday, it is worth considering hundred days. He didn’t do that; he de- is reserved. how far we have come in 100 days. livered 200 million doses. Forty percent President Biden inherited a nation of all Americans, the majority of U.S. f torn apart by political division, an out- adults, have had at least one dose of of-control pandemic, and an economy the vaccine. Every American over the CONCLUSION OF MORNING that was in a deep, deep hole. Hundreds age of 16 is eligible now for the BUSINESS of thousands of American small busi- coronavirus vaccination free of charge. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Morn- nesses had been closed when he took of- Greatly expanding COVID vaccina- ing business is closed. fice. The pandemic caused most of this. tions and testing are at the heart of

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26AP6.000 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S2186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 26, 2021 the American Rescue Plan that Presi- the United States against Russia. Once issue that touches every community in dent Biden proposed and this Congress again, America has a President willing America on a subject we all know—in- passed last month, sadly without one to defend this Nation against attacks frastructure. single Senate vote from our Republican by a hostile government. I think I speak for the entire Demo- colleagues; nor were there any House President Biden is also reasserting cratic caucus in welcoming this effort Republican votes in favor of it. American leadership in the fight from our friends across the aisle. As I The American Rescue Plan, exclu- against climate change. On his first mentioned earlier, when it came to the sively passed with Democratic votes, full day in office, he began the process American Rescue Plan for vaccines and also included $1,400 emergency stim- to rejoin the Paris Agreement. Remem- vaccinations and cash support for fami- ulus checks to a majority of Ameri- ber when President Trump withdrew lies and help for small businesses and cans, assistance for schools, small busi- from the Paris Agreement, making the schools, not a single Republican would nesses, and State and local govern- United States the only Nation in the join us. It is time for us to come to- ments. Enhanced unemployment bene- world that hadn’t signed up for this ef- gether and work on a bipartisan basis. fits, which were scheduled to stop last fort? On Earth Day last week, Presi- Maybe this is a start. March, will continue until September. dent Biden hosted a virtual summit of After all, infrastructure is what This is an economic lifeline for mil- leaders from 40 nations and announced should unite us. Whether you live in lions of Americans who lost their jobs that the United States will cut its car- Laurel, MS, or the Lake View section during the pandemic. bon emissions by half by 2035. Under of Chicago, our roads, bridges, and our The American Rescue Plan expanded Joe Biden, America is ready to lead the fiber-optic networks keep us connected the child tax credit and makes it fully global effort to avoid climate catas- and keep us moving. refundable so that families who need it trophe and create good, new green jobs As we emerge from this pandemic, it most can benefit from it now. Amer- and industries of the future. Don’t we is clear that Americans are ready to ica’s child poverty rate today is one of owe that to our kids and grand- get to work building a stronger coun- the highest in the developed world. children? try, a healthier country, and a more prosperous country. Sadly, though, the This action taken in President Biden’s President Biden is returning nor- proposal from my Republican friends American Rescue Plan could cut child malcy and dignity to the Office of the really fails to meet the once-in-a-gen- poverty in America by 40 percent. President. At a townhall meeting in We have been waiting for more than Wisconsin in February, the President eration opportunity test to transform America and make America a winner 40 years for the benefits of a tax cut for told the Nation: in the 21st century. the rich to trickle down and solve The next four years, I want to make sure At a time when millions of Ameri- all the news is about the American people. these problems, to help working fami- cans lack access to reliable, efficient lies, and to end poverty. It didn’t work. He has replaced ego with empathy, transportation and millions more lack Income inequality in America grew chaos with competence, and division access to reliable high-speed internet, under the Republican plan, and now it with decency and unity. we can’t settle for just repaving old White House briefings are filled with is greater than it was at the start of roads or filling potholes. We need to in- information, not insults. The @POTUS the Great Depression. But in less than vest in this Nation’s future and put 40 days, the American Rescue Plan is Twitter account no longer fires off people back to work building a sustain- already working. Here are the indica- tweets in the middle of the night that able economic foundation for our chil- tions: are unsettling to Americans and even dren and grandchildren to grow and Last month, the number of families our allies. thrive. We need an infrastructure plan One of our colleagues on the other behind in rent fell by 2 million. that is a blueprint for the world of to- side of the aisle complained. He re- The share of adults who say they morrow, not just a patchwork quilt fo- cently bemoaned President Biden’s don’t have enough to eat fell from 1 in cused on yesterday. 7 to 1 in 11. Twitter feed when he said ‘‘unimagi- The way I see it, we are on the cusp The U.S. economy added 916,000 jobs. nably conventional.’’ He meant that as of a world where America owns the In December, economic projections a criticism. Most American people find clean energy economy and exports our from the Federal Reserve had a fore- it a relief. union-made electric trucks and cars cast of the U.S. economy growing by Polls show that the majority of across the globe. Where workers can 4.2 percent in 2021. After we passed the Americans approve of President get to work easily by bus, train, or American Rescue Plan, that estimate Biden’s leadership on the coronavirus bike and working parents don’t have to 1 jumped to a healthy, strong 6 ⁄2 per- and the economy. A new poll by the worry about finding a safe and afford- cent. Kennedy School at Harvard finds that able place to leave their kids when Last month, consumer confidence in among young people between the ages they are working. A world where, rath- America hit its highest level since the of 18 and 29, 56 percent—a solid major- er than reading about the Mesozoic Era pandemic shut down the economy a ity—say they are hopeful about Amer- in an outdated textbook, a child can year ago. ica’s future. That is the highest for any throw on a virtual reality headset in President Biden is also restoring President in the 21-year history of the the home or classroom and watch in America’s role as a global leader. He poll. awe as a T. rex swings its massive tail used his first speech to a global audi- The challenges that President Biden over their head. A world in which ence at the Munich Security Con- and Vice President Harris inherited America makes and sells the new tech- ference in February to announce: were historic. They won’t be solved in nologies of the sustainable economy to ‘‘America is back, [and] the trans- a hundred days, maybe not in a hun- the world rather than buying them. atlantic alliance is back.’’ And ‘‘diplo- dred weeks. But in his first hundred That is a future powered by the infra- macy is back at the heart of U.S. for- days as President, Joe Biden has kept structure of tomorrow. Under the eign policy.’’ his promises and has begun to restore American Jobs Plan, it is a future President Biden is consulting with the most precious commodity of all— made in America. But we need to start our allies, not insulting them, and he is America’s sense of hope and common building it today because, if we don’t, I countering authoritarian strongmen purpose. Those qualities built this Na- guarantee you somebody else will. instead of cozying up to them. Earlier tion, and they will build our future. My friends, take a look across the this month, the Biden administration (Ms. HIRONO assumed the Chair.) ocean. Do we really believe that China, announced new sanctions against Rus- AMERICAN JOBS PLAN for example, is skimping on investing sia and expelled Kremlin diplomats Madam President, last week, a few of in its future? Absolutely not. They are over Russian interference in the 2020 my Republican colleagues introduced already using technologies like artifi- election. The SolarWinds cyber-espio- their counterproposal to President cial intelligence to ease traffic conges- nage campaign that targeted impor- Biden’s American Jobs Plan. The sen- tion in cities. They are installing facial tant U.S. Federal Agencies and For- ior Senator from Mississippi called the recognition systems on their streets to tune 500 companies and other hostile proposal a ‘‘good-faith effort.’’ He wish- keep tabs on jaywalkers and, sadly, acts certainly merited that action by es to engage with Democrats on an tabs on ethnic minorities like Uighurs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26AP6.002 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE April 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2187 That is the difference between us and And don’t take it from me: Ameri- Head Coach Craig Skinner, and the en- China. In China, the Communist Party cans of all political stripes—Demo- tire program. Kentucky and all of Big uses technology to broaden the scope of crats, Independents, and Republicans— Blue Nation couldn’t be prouder. its surveillance state. In America, we support marshaling the resources of BIDEN ADMINISTRATION have an opportunity to show the world the Federal Government to go big and Madam President, on another mat- that technology and innovation can ac- bold on infrastructure. They want us to ter, it has been nearly a month since tually strengthen democracy by giving not only repair our highways and the Biden administration rolled out its people the freedom to work the way bridges but to rebuild our waterways so-called infrastructure plan. It quick- they want with universal broadband and airports and make high-speed ly became clear that their proposal and to move around the way they want broadband internet available to every- mainly focused on everything but the with new forms of transportation. one. things normal people call infrastruc- Americans support a plan that puts The President’s American Jobs Plan ture. us on track to have an American cen- will give our kids an honest shot to The day this plan was introduced, the thrive by eliminating lead pipes and tury in the 21st century. That is our plan, and victory is within our reach. White House messaging document men- service lines from our drinking water tioned the words ‘‘climate’’ and systems and making safe, affordable There was an architect and designer in the city of Chicago in the transition ‘‘union’’ more often than ‘‘roads’’ and housing a reality for millions of work- ‘‘bridges.’’ And the numbers back that ing families. from the 19th to the 20th century who helped design the Columbian Expo- up. Out of more than $2 trillion in pro- I can’t help but acknowledge my col- posed spending, less than 6 percent league Senator TAMMY DUCKWORTH sition, ‘‘White City,’’ and a lot of history was made with those decisions. would go to roads and bridges. Even when it comes to clean water and new when you add in airports, ports, rail, lead pipes and service lines for our His name was Daniel Burnham. When he was asked about planning some- and waterways, the total would still be drinking water systems. I am proud of exceeded by the amount going to elec- the initiative and leadership that she thing like the White City, the Colum- bian Exposition, in the city of Chicago, tric vehicles alone. Even an Ivy League has shown, working with other Mem- expert said using ‘‘infrastructure’’ to bers of the Senate, to make this a re- he had a quote that you will turn to almost every day if you follow what is describe the totality of the bill ‘‘does a ality. bit of violence to the English lan- This is a unifying vision for the fu- going on in planning in Chicago. Here guage.’’ ture. It is a model for global leader- is what he said: ‘‘Make no little plans. So after a few days of trying to bat- ship. So let’s not balk at the cost of They have no magic to stir men’s tle the English language, Democrats making it a reality. This is not the blood’’—and I might add, women— began to pivot. I understand this is no time to think small. We are talking ‘‘They have no magic to stir men’s longer an ‘‘infrastructure’’ plan. Now it about a transformative undertaking, blood and probably themselves will not is a ‘‘jobs’’ plan. But that turns out to and that is part of what America has be realized.’’ They have no magic to stir men’s be just as dishonest. This proposal isn’t always been about. More than half a century ago, Repub- blood and probably will not themselves any more focused on creating jobs than lican President Dwight Eisenhower be realized. I think we understand that. it is on fixing roads. As President Eisenhower gave Amer- launched the Interstate Highway Sys- Even by the favorable metrics that ica a vision with the Interstate High- tem. It changed America. Today, the the White House likes to use, this plan way System, a connected nation and a program’s nearly 50,000 miles of ex- would cost Americans more than new America, we need to do the same. pressway carry about one-fourth of all $800,000 for every new job that would President Biden has challenged us to traffic in the United States. These exist 10 years down the road. do it. We need to do it on a bipartisan roads connect our communities, have Serious, bipartisan legislation to re- basis. I look forward to working with created communities, and serve as a build American infrastructure could my colleagues to make it a reality. have a big impact at a fraction—a frac- bedrock for our economy. I yield the floor. In today’s numbers, if you tried to tion—of the cost. This plan is bloated, I suggest the absence of a quorum. unfocused. It is not a targeted recipe rebuild the Interstate Highway Sys- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tem, it would cost half a trillion dol- for better public works. clerk will call the roll. When America actually puts our lars—probably much more, to be hon- The legislative clerk proceeded to mind to things, we can do them. Re- est. It is not a small sum. But, boy, it call the roll. member Operation Warp Speed? But is an investment that paid off. The pro- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, gram generated $6 in economic activity I ask unanimous consent that the order this isn’t like that. This is a sloppy lib- for every dollar spent to build those for the quorum call be rescinded. eral wish list that would spend a lot roads and highways. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and get very little in return. And the fact is, today we need to in- objection, it is so ordered. The far left has been bragging about vest in order to build our future. When RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER all the social engineering and welfare President Eisenhower launched the The Republican leader is recognized. spending that is stuffed into these pro- Interstate Highway Program, we didn’t RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY posals. They have boasted that the have e-commerce or same-day ship- WILDCATS DNA of the Green New Deal is all over ments. It was more than 10 years be- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, this administration’s agenda. fore Neil Armstrong stepped foot on over the weekend, the University of Roads, bridges, and ports are bipar- the Moon. Now, each of us carries Kentucky’s women’s volleyball team tisan priorities. Water infrastructure around a pocket-sized device with more made history. The Wildcats hoisted the and broadband are bipartisan prior- than enough computing power to get program’s first NCAA volleyball na- ities. That is why when the Senate him to the Moon and back. tional championship trophy after de- tackles honest-to-goodness infrastruc- The world has changed—in many feating Texas on Saturday night. The ture in a smart way, we almost always ways, for the better. Today, it is not falling confetti in Omaha closed out an have wide bipartisan margins. sufficient for an infrastructure plan to incredible 24-win season. The Wildcats’ Last week, our colleague from West begin and end with bridges and roads. unmatched athleticism and resilience Virginia, Senator CAPITO, got together If we want to support a modern econ- fueled their paths to the title. with the other ranking members of omy and sustain growth for genera- Yesterday afternoon at UK’s Memo- committees that deal with actual in- tions to come, we need to invest in the rial Coliseum, enthusiastic fans wel- frastructure. These Republicans put infrastructure for tomorrow. comed home their champions, includ- forward a smart proposal that would This isn’t to say that we have all the ing Madison Lilley, who was named the meet pressing needs in actual infra- answers on this side of the aisle. But tournament’s ‘‘Most Outstanding Play- structure. there is one answer we should all get er.’’ So now comes the critical moment. behind: Go big; go bold. We can’t So I would like to extend the Sen- Now is the time we learn whether penny-pinch America into first place. ate’s congratulations to the players, Democrats really want to jump start

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26AP6.004 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S2188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 26, 2021 actual public works projects or wheth- sault women for improper veiling—a I am particularly proud that this er infrastructure was only ever in- nation that turns a blind eye to perva- hearing featured testimony from Geor- tended as a wrapping paper for unre- sive domestic violence, forced mar- gia Grace Edwards, a Middlebury Col- lated gifts to the far left. riage, and rape. lege graduate and entrepreneur, who Remember what happened when Re- And it is not just the U.N. that seems realized that, after spending a summer publicans went to President Biden, of- to be going soft on Tehran. The Biden in Alaska and 8 to 12 hours at a time on fering a bipartisan compromise path on administration seems willing—if not ice, she was at a serious disadvantage COVID relief. They were informed the desperate—to provide sanctions relief when it came to answering nature’s Democrats were not interested in up front, squandering leverage, just to call during her treks. Like so many working together. So our country reenter President Obama’s flawed nu- innovators before her, Georgia Grace needs the administration to find a clear deal. got to work in designing a new zipper— smarter approach. This sanctions relief would benefit a in sense, it was such a great thing— FOREIGN POLICY regime that is being run by the extrem- that could be incorporated into a vari- Madam President, now, on one final ist Islamic Revolutionary Guards. That ety of women’s pants. matter, the last few months have given is what Iran’s own Foreign Minister ad- Now, while she was ultimately able the world a glimpse at what is driving mitted in leaked documents. That is to successfully navigate the patent sys- the foreign policy decisions under the who is running the show—the same ter- tem and secure protection for her idea, Biden administration. First came a rorists who were used by Soleimani to here is the problem. She faced a num- rush to rejoin a climate agreement spread violence across the region, be- ber of barriers along the way: the high that does not effectively hold our com- fore the prior administration removed cost of obtaining a patent, particularly petitors to their own commitments. him permanently. from legal fees; a lack of knowledge Republicans are not opposed to nu- Then, just weeks ago, there was the about how the patent system works; clear diplomacy, but we know that pre- announcement of a total abandonment and the lack of representation of emptive concessions will not secure a of Afghanistan that will squander our women throughout the system. better deal or make America or our al- leverage to promote a diplomatic end Ten years ago, Congress enacted the lies more secure. Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, to the civil war, put innocent Afghans I suggest the absence of a quorum. at risk, roll out a red carpet for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The which put structures in place to help Taliban, and embolden the terrorists. clerk will call the roll. access the patent system and bring up Even this administration’s own intel- The legislative clerk proceeded to a far more diverse set of inventors into ligence chiefs and our military com- call the roll. the innovation economy, and at our manders are concerned about how we Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I ask hearing, we heard specific ideas for will stay a step ahead of terrorists in unanimous consent that the order for building on the success of the Leahy- the region without access provided by the quorum call be rescinded. Smith America Invents Act. our U.S. footprint. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. As the President awaits nominating Late last week, we got a further peek DUCKWORTH). Without objection, it is the next Director of the U.S. Patent at the incredible wishful thinking be- so ordered. and Trademark Office, I want him to hind this policy. As reported in the WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY choose a nominee who shares a com- New York Times, some Biden officials Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, as we mitment to increasing access. It is not suggest the Taliban ‘‘might govern less finally, finally begin to turn the corner just the huge companies that need it; it harshly . . . in order to win recognition on the coronavirus pandemic, we have is the small inventors. and financial support.’’ the hard work of rebuilding our econ- It is important that the next Direc- The Secretary of State—America’s omy. tor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark top diplomat—seems to think it is that One of the core engines of the Amer- Office respect the law, including the simple. He expressed hope that ‘‘civil- ican economy is intellectual property. statutory bounds set by Congress. You ian and economic assistance’’ could From the smallest startup to the larg- know, the last administration took ‘‘advance a just and durable peace . . . est multinational company, intellec- steps to undermine the Leahy-Smith and a brighter future for the Afghan tual property is central to creating Act. They acted outside those statu- people.’’ jobs, boosting economic output, and tory bounds. The Deputy National Security Advi- protecting consumers. So it is appro- I have always sought to curb the po- sor was more dismissive of the Afghan priate that, today, we celebrate World tential for poor-quality patents to be people’s plight, morally equating our Intellectual Property Day, which rec- abused. That drove much of the work Afghan partners and the Taliban as ognizes the important role that intel- we did 10 years ago. So I look forward just ‘‘two Afghan parties’’ in a conflict. lectual property plays in promoting in- to supporting a nominee for PTO Direc- I do not believe Afghan women and novation, creativity, and economic tor who shares my view that it is im- girls are jumping for joy at the pros- growth. portant to weed out poor-quality pat- pect of a Taliban takeover. In fact, as This year’s World IP Day theme cele- ents, avoid the potential for abuse, but one of the New York Times headlines brates the contributions of small- and at the same time reinforce the protec- put it, ‘‘Afghan Women Fear the medium-sized businesses to the global tion provided to high-quality patents. Worst’’—‘‘Afghan Women Fear the marketplace. Why? Well, these small We must also work to ensure that Worst.’’ enterprises make up 90 percent of the hard-working small business owners I certainly do not believe the Taliban world’s businesses. Whether through and creators who rely on copyright will abandon their brutal fundamen- protecting their brands with trade- protections to make a living are able talist ways just to secure recognition marks or their inventions with pat- to protect their works online. from the Western powers that they de- ents, intellectual property allows these While I appreciate the steps that spise. small companies to grow and succeed; some online platforms are taking to Speaking of women’s rights, over the yet, here at home, far too many Ameri- address the persistent problem of on- weekend, the United Nations chose to cans with an entrepreneurial spirit find line infringement, much like the issue further degrade its legitimacy by invit- key elements of the intellectual prop- of diversity in the patent system, more ing Iran, of all countries, to join its erty system out of their reach. work needs to be done. Commission on the Status of Women. Last week, the Senate Judiciary Sub- Last month, I joined with Senator The U.N. chose to further degrade its committee on Intellectual Property— TILLIS and other members of the IP legitimacy by inviting Iran to join its and I am privileged to chair that—held Subcommittee, and we sent a letter to Commission on the Status of Women. an important hearing to find ways to major online platforms outlining spe- Yes, you heard that right. The panel boost access in the patent system. We cific voluntary measures they could claiming principal international au- know that women and people of color adapt to crack down on online infringe- thority over the empowerment of are chronically underrepresented in the ment. I hope that on World IP Day, the women will now include a nation whose patent system, which results in a seri- leaders of these online platforms will police are empowered to beat and as- ous loss to our economy. take a moment to consider the plight

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26AP6.008 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE April 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2189 of the individual songwriter or photog- well. I have a deep understanding of helped build affordable housing, reha- rapher or the independent film pro- Vermont’s communities, Vermonters, bilitate our downtowns, and promote ducer and give serious thought to steps and their needs. community and economic development they can take to ensure that creators But for the past decade, I have had to throughout the State. can adequately protect their works on- fight for them here in Washington with This is not a new concept. Congress line. You know, for these small and my hands tied behind my back. Every passed the first bill containing an ear- independent creators, nothing short of Member of this Chamber has their mark in 1790, 231 years ago. The Cape their livelihoods is at stake. hands tied, because we ceded the power Henry lighthouse guided boats to safe- Finally, I want to recognize the im- of the purse to unelected bureaucrats ty for almost 100 years, and it stands portant work our IP system does to here in Washington when we instituted today. It is the fourth oldest light- protect consumers. The trademark sys- a ban on congressionally directed house in the United States, and has tem helps to guide consumers in find- spending. As a result, instead of being been listed on the U.S. National Reg- ing which products are legitimate but able to direct even a fraction of the tax ister of Historic Places and designated also which are not. dollars we collect from our hard work- as a National Historic Landmark. It is Unfortunately, fraudsters are relent- ing constituents back into their com- a destination for tourists still today. less in exploiting opportunities to fool munities, we turned these decisions Many of my colleagues on the other consumers into buying counterfeit over to the executive branch. side of the aisle have pointed to con- products, and that has been especially These unelected officials are dedi- gressionally directed spending as the dangerous during the global pandemic. cated public servants to be sure, but source of our country’s increasing na- Just last month, authorities seized they cannot possibly understand the tional debt, but this is not the case. more than 65,000 counterfeit 3M N95 needs of our communities to the extent This spending rarely exceeded 1 percent masks—not like the real one I am hold- that Senators do. To them, a new com- of all discretionary spending, and dis- ing. But that is just the tip of the ice- munity center is nothing more than a cretionary spending is only one-third berg. As the chairman of the Senate line item on a spreadsheet. To us, we of all Federal spending. So, approxi- Appropriations Committee, I am com- know the potential such a community mately 1 percent of one-third of all mitted to ensuring that Customs and center can unlock because we have spo- Federal spending was congressionally Border Patrol has the resources it ken to the organizers who want to directed. As noted by the New York needs to respond to the ever-evolving build it. We have heard their plans for Times, this is little more than a round- counterfeiting threat. A diverse, acces- new programs to provide children with ing error when considering the entire sible, and effective intellectual prop- afterschool opportunities, offer job Federal budget of the United States of erty system that rewards creativity training programs to the recently un- America. and innovation is essential to our Na- employed, or provide a social space for Congressionally directed spending tion’s continued prosperity, and I look the community to gather. was never a source of new money that forward to working with Ranking A grant for the historic preservation was tacked onto appropriations bills. Member TILLIS and the other members of a rural downtown is just one of thou- These projects had to fit under our of the IP Subcommittee, as well as sands of applications that may be con- budgetary caps, caps that were agreed with the Appropriations Committee, to sidered by employees at the National to on a bipartisan basis. After more both celebrate the achievements of Park Service. But I know what that than a decade, it is clear that banning American inventors and ensure that money can do in the hands of dedicated congressionally directed spending did their contributions are being pro- community advocates, someone like not decrease Federal spending or our tected. my late, dear friend Paul Bruhn at the national debt, and that is because it CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING Preservation Trust of Vermont. Paul was not the cause of our debt. All the Madam President, I rise today to ad- saw the potential of historic preserva- ban did was remove a very effective dress the need for Congress to restore tion of rural downtown spaces to sup- tool for Members to advance important one of its constitutional powers, the port small businesses and preserve the projects in their States. power of the purse. fabric of Vermont, but there is no rea- The late and former chairman of the My family arrived in Vermont in the son the National Park Service employ- Senate Appropriations Committee, 19th century to work in the granite ees would know what a visionary he Senator Robert C. Byrd, once said that quarries in Barre. Later, my parents was or how much just a little bit of the subject of congressionally directed ran a printing business right across Federal support could be stretched to spending ‘‘broaches the most serious of from the Vermont State House in help revitalize a community. Constitutional questions . . . [w]ho Montpelier where I grew up. Senators of this Chamber were forced shall control expenditures from the I stayed in Vermont for college, only to push for these worthwhile efforts by public treasuries—the unaccountable traveling 45 minutes up the road to advocating to unelected officials to bureaucrats in the Executive Branch or Saint Michael’s College where I re- support projects in towns these offi- the representatives of the people?’’ ceived an excellent education. After cials have never visited run by pas- Article I, section 9 of the Constitu- earning my law degree at Georgetown, sionate community leaders they have tion says: ‘‘No money shall be drawn I returned home to Vermont to serve as never met. from the Treasury, but in consequence the State’s attorney for Chittenden The practice previously referred to as of Appropriations made by law.’’ Con- County. ‘‘earmarking’’ was not without abuse, gress holds the power of the purse. By As Vermont’s senior Senator, serving and some particularly high profile ex- banning the practice of congressionally the last 46 years, I speak with commu- amples of that abuse. But today, 65 per- directed spending, Congress ceded this nity leaders, dairy farmers, small busi- cent of Congress was elected after the power to the executive branch, and I ness owners, and Vermonters across ban in 2011 and only know the practice believe it has hurt our ability to pass the State every day. My staff in for its ugly headlines, not the great appropriations bills into law. Vermont and DC dedicate themselves benefit it can bring to our communities Vice Chairman SHELBY and I work to doing the same. Before the pan- and our society. hard to incorporate the recommenda- demic, Marcelle and I would stop to We can still see the benefit from tions and priorities of all 100 Senators chat with people in the grocery store, projects previously funded through into our annual appropriations bills. at the gas station, or in our favorite congressionally directed spending in We have worked hard to return the ap- bakery in my hometown of Middlesex. communities around the country and propriations process to regular order, We miss being able to do this during in successful national programs today. and we are making progress. Passing these times of social distancing, and The research that led to the Human our annual appropriations bills is one are looking forward to the day when we Genome Project unlocking our genetic of the most important jobs we do. The can return to those in-person chats and code was originally funded through funding these bills provide impacts visits. congressionally directed spending. The every corner of every State, from high- Needless to say, I am a lifelong WIC program was as well. In Vermont, way dollars to healthcare centers. But Vermonter, and I know my State very congressionally directed spending has without the ability to influence where

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26AP6.010 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S2190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 26, 2021 the funds are spent, Members seem to Janet McCabe for Deputy EPA Admin- measure will help us address the cli- have lost incentive to debate these istrator, Colin Kahl for Under Sec- mate crisis in a major way. It is no- bills. That is one of the reasons why we retary of Defense for Policy, and where close to everything we want or constantly face the threat of a govern- Samantha Power for Administrator of need, but it is very important. ment shutdown each fiscal year or that USAID. Last week, President Biden set an are forced to package these bills into Our Senate committees will continue ambitious goal for the United States to an omnibus in a take-it-or-leave it holding hearings and markups on at cut its greenhouse gas emissions in form. This is no way to govern. Mem- least a dozen other nominees. The Sen- half by the end of the decade. This bers must have a stake in these bills. ate will also consider two important week, the Senate will take up the first In 2007, we instituted major reforms environmental infrastructure policies. of many important steps we need to for accountability and transparency to First, the Senate will take up the take to achieve that ambitious goal. the process of congressionally directed Drinking Water and Wastewater Infra- FIRST 100 DAYS spending. We had to certify that nei- structure Act of 2021. This legislation Madam President, now, on our first ther we nor any member of our imme- passed through the Committee on En- 100 days, Thursday, the 29th, will be diate family would financially benefit vironment and Public Works with the 100th day since President Biden from the requests we made. And we re- unanimous support. In fact, this water took the oath of office on the East quired each earmark to be clearly iden- infrastructure bill is a core component Front of the Capitol. President Biden tified in the committee and conference of the Republican infrastructure pro- will mark the occasion with his inau- reports. These reforms brought new posal released last week. It also ad- gural address to a joint session of Con- transparency to the process, and I fully dresses many of the recommendations gress on Wednesday. supported them. These rules remain in put forward by the Problem Solvers Historically, the first 100 days have place today in rule XLIV of the Stand- Caucus last Friday. So I hope that this been a yardstick by which Presidential ing Rules of the Senate. is a signal to the entire Senate that we administrations have been measured. Today I am announcing that the Sen- should work together on infrastructure For the first time in recent history, ate Appropriations Committee will where and when we can. however, due to the lateness of the again accept requests for congression- Senators CARPER, DUCKWORTH, and Georgia runoff elections, Thursday also ally directed spending items on a bi- CARDIN have been outstanding leaders marks the 100th day of the new Demo- partisan basis, and we will do so in a on this issue and have made sure Mem- cratic Senate majority and, on a per- manner that promotes transparency bers from both sides of the aisle have sonal note, my 100th day as majority and accountability. In addition to ad- had the opportunity to offer amend- leader. Without exaggeration, the first 100 hering to rule XLIV of the Standing ments, just as we did last week on the days of the Biden administration and Rules of the Senate, we will put a 1- anti-Asian hate crimes bill. We are the Senate Democratic majority have percent cap on all congressionally di- going to continue working with our Re- been more productive than nearly any rected spending items and ban congres- publican colleagues on the timing for a in recent memory. Despite a delay in sionally directed spending items to for- vote on the water infrastructure bill. passing the organizing resolution and profit entities. On a topic this straightforward and bi- the time constraints imposed by the We will require Senators to make partisan, I hope that our Republican Presidential impeachment trial, the their requests public on their websites, colleagues will cooperate so that we Senate has confirmed the most diverse and we will make public any items that may finish the bill ASAP. We have a Cabinet in history, faster than either are actually funded in the appropria- lot to do. of the prior two administrations. Every tions bills. The Senate Appropriations I want to also thank Senator CAPITO, single Cabinet Secretary received a bi- Committee will also ask GAO to audit the ranking member of the committee, partisan vote in favor of confirmation. a sample of enacted congressionally di- for working with Senators CARPER, Last week, by a vote of 94 to 1— rected spending items in order to in- DUCKWORTH, and COLLINS so well. again, led by the Presiding Officer and crease accountability for the projects The Senate will also vote on a meas- Senator HIRONO—the Senate passed ure this week to restore critical regula- that are funded and to restore the trust legislation to combat the recent surge tions on the release of methane into of the American people in this process. in hate crimes, particularly against our atmosphere. In 2016, the Obama ad- Congress holds the power of the Americans of Asian descent. Then, of purse. We should use it responsibly and ministration instituted a rule that re- course, Congress passed the landmark transparently to address the needs of quired energy companies to better legislation and the top priority of the our communities. monitor and reduce methane leaks. Biden administration, the American I want to thank the distinguished The rule not only drew cheers from the Rescue Plan. It was the most sweeping majority leader for putting Samantha environmental community, it earned Federal recovery effort in a generation, Power on the agenda this week. I think the support of industry as well. more than twice the size of the stim- she is extraordinarily well qualified, Even though methane is far less ulus package after the financial crisis and I look forward to voting for her. talked about than carbon dioxide, it is of 2008. Madam President, I see my distin- far more potent. A tonne of methane The Democrats promised big, bold re- guished colleague on the floor. warms the atmosphere 86 times more lief. The Democrats have delivered big, I yield the floor. than a tonne of carbon dioxide. On the bold relief. As a result, vaccinations RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER plus side, however, methane does not are up; unemployment is down; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- linger in our atmosphere as long as CO2 businesses, schools, restaurants, and jority leader is recognized. does, and emissions can be reduced bars are finally—finally—starting to Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I rather cheaply. So, when it comes to reopen. It is no wonder that more than thank my good friend—our Senate pro combating climate change, tackling 70 percent of Americans approve of the tempore, our chairman of Appropria- methane delivers a huge bang for your way that the Biden-Harris administrations, our longtime chairman and buck. tion has handled the pandemic in the ranking member of the Judiciary, who That is just what the Senate intends first 100 days. has done a lot on patent work, et to do this week by reimposing com- For much of the past year, the coun- cetera—for his graciousness. monsense rules to reduce methane try has been plagued by two major cri- BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE emissions—hopefully, on a bipartisan ses: a public health crisis and an eco- Madam President, now, the Senate basis. We already have the support of nomic crisis. That is what the Biden- has a lot to accomplish by the end of at least one Republican Senator. We Harris administration and the Senate this week. welcome more. The industry supported Democratic majority inherited when We will confirm several highly quali- this. Again, Donald Trump, often with they assumed power back in January. fied nominees to the executive branch, just the nastiness of ‘‘it was Obama’s Let’s look at how the country has pro- starting today with the nominee for rule, so I ought to repeal it’’ did. It gressed on both fronts. Deputy OMB Director, Jason Miller. hurts us big time. I want to be clear. First, when it comes to the pan- Later this week, we will also confirm The methane CRA is a big deal. This demic, we have far outstripped even

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Hirono, ble his initial goal to 200 million in the Part of our mission here in Congress, Ron Wyden, Jack Reed, Benjamin L. first 100 days, and we have already in working with the Biden administra- Cardin, Patrick J. Leahy, Michael F. reached it. It is fair to say that, in the tion, is to restore Americans’ faith in Bennet, Tim Kaine, Christopher Mur- first 100 days, America is winning the our institutions and Americans’ faith phy, Richard J. Durbin, Christopher A. all-important ‘‘arms race’’ to get our in our government. Through the Amer- Coons, Cory A. Booker, Robert P. citizens vaccinated. ican Rescue Plan and the successful Casey, Jr., Martin Heinrich, Chris Van On the most important measure of Hollen, Sherrod Brown, Edward J. Mar- roll-out of the vaccine, we are slowly key, Bernard Sanders. progress—getting the country pro- proving to the American people that Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I tected against COVID–19—the new government can work for them. ask unanimous consent that the man- Democratic administration and con- So we have a long way to go, but in datory quorum call for the cloture mo- gressional majorities have been a roar- the first hundred days, this new Con- tion filed today, April 26, be waived. ing success. Thanks to the American gress has made an important downpay- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Rescue Plan, our economy has gotten ment. Congressional approval is now objection, it is so ordered. its own shot in the arm, too. Over the the highest it has been since June of Mr. SCHUMER. I yield the floor and past several weeks, the Biden adminis- 2009. once again thank my friend from tration has delivered more than 150 Here in the Senate, the first hundred Vermont. million stimulus checks to the Ameri- days have shown that this Chamber can The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cans who have needed them the most. legislate. Bipartisan work on the anti- ator from Alaska. Weekly unemployment claims have Asian hates crime bill, the water bill fallen to their lowest level during the this week, and hopefully an American JOHN KERRY pandemic. The month of March saw the competitiveness bill in the coming Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam President, I economy create nearly 900,000 jobs. Re- weeks proves that there are still many rise today on the Senate floor to call tail sales are surging. Consumer con- issues that unite Republicans and for the resignation of John Kerry as a fidence has rebounded. Economic fore- Democrats. Of course, our two parties member of the Biden administration’s casters are now projecting that our are not always going to agree. In those National Security Council. economy could grow as fast as 7 per- instances, the Senate must still make Now, I don’t do this lightly. As a cent this year. In the wake of the progress on the challenges of our time. matter of fact, in my entire time in the American Rescue Plan, the economic We did that through the American Res- Senate, I have never called for any- boost was so significant that fore- cue Plan. one’s resignation—Obama-Biden ad- casters had to increase their projec- So in the first hundred days, the Sen- ministration, Trump administration, tions for global growth as well. ate has accomplished a lot more than Biden administration now. I have been Our former President blithely pre- most observers might have predicted. tempted, particularly when some in dicted that electing Joe Biden would The next hundred days will bring more government have tried to hurt my crash the stock market. It turns out of the same. State. A lot of that is going on right President Biden’s first 100 days have now with the Biden administration. delivered the best stock market results f But his record—John Kerry’s record— in 75 years, since President Eisen- LEGISLATIVE SESSION of undermining working families and working against American national se- hower. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I At the same time, the Democratic curity interests is too much to bear. He move to proceed to legislative session. majority in Congress has made sure needs to go. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that our Nation’s economic recovery Today, I have heard such disturbing question is on agreeing to the motion. will be felt by everyone. The American news that, if true, it should absolutely The motion was agreed to. Rescue Plan is expected to boost in- result in the call of John Kerry either comes of the lowest 20 percent by 20 f being fired or resigning. Enough is percent. Guess what those in the top 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION enough. Why am I saying this? First, percent will receive? It will be so con- he is killing jobs, arrogantly killing trary to what the Republicans did American jobs. That is a fact. He is when they had power. They will get EXECUTIVE CALENDAR putting hard-working Americans, par- zero percent instead of the over- ticularly in the energy sector—the Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I whelming percentage in their bill, great men and women who make our move to proceed to executive session to their tax cuts. Just one policy in the country strong by developing oil and consider Calendar No. 61. American Rescue Plan—the historic gas resources; a lot of my constitu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The expansion of the child tax credit—is ex- ents—in the name of climate goals, he question is on the motion. pected to cut child poverty in half. is putting them out of work. He is The story of the first 100 days is The motion was agreed to. going to Wall Street, saying: Don’t fi- about shots going into arms, checks The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nance these projects anymore. That is going into pockets, and life finally re- clerk will report the nomination. what reporters are saying. turning to normal. The story of the The bill clerk read the nomination of On these issues, I completely and first 100 days is about the country Samantha Power, of Massachusetts, to adamantly disagree with the arrogant turning a corner and seeing some hope be Administrator of the United States way—frankly, callous way—he says: on the horizon. More broadly, the first Agency for International Development. Hey, people need to move on to better 100 days of this administration and this CLOTURE MOTION jobs. But for this issue alone, I Congress have proven two things: one, Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I wouldn’t be calling for his resignation. that the government can work for the send a cloture motion to the desk. This is a major difference in the Biden American people; and, two, that the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- administration’s policies and priorities Senate can legislate. ture motion having been presented with regard to the American people. I The last few decades have brought under rule XXII, the Chair directs the think it is going to really come back faith in our government to alltime clerk to read the motion. and hit this administration hard be- lows. You don’t have to look very far The bill clerk read as follows: cause the vast majority of Americans in the past to find surveys about how CLOTURE MOTION don’t agree with putting people out of Congress has been less popular than We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- work, energy workers out of work dur- traffic jams, root canals, and Genghis ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the ing a recession and pandemic, but that

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The American people diers—Zarif said this ‘‘was a major tapes obtained by the U.K.-based Iran Inter- will ultimately decide whether arro- blow to Iran, more damaging than if it national, as reported by the New York had wiped out an entire city in an at- Times, Iranian foreign minister Mohammad gantly putting thousands and thou- Javad Zarif told a supporter that the former sands of energy workers out of work tack’’—that was what a lot of us were secretary of state had informed him about right now is a good idea. arguing at the time—and that unlike ‘‘at least’’ 200 covert Israeli actions against In the name of these climate goals, what John Kerry had been telling the Iranian interests in Syria. Zarif listened to he has also been a strong appeaser of public when negotiating the Iran nu- this information in ‘‘astonishment.’’ countries that threaten ours. clear deal in the Obama administra- It’s predictable, perhaps, that the Times Let me take you back to 2015. I was tion, it is the Revolutionary Guard glides over this remarkable exchange in a a brandnew U.S. Senator. President Corps, the Quds Force, not Zarif, who single-sentence paragraph that is submerged calls the shots in Iran. That is all on near the bottom of the piece. (I guess it’s Obama and President Xi Jinping are better than the Washington Post, which meeting in the Rose Garden. the tapes. doesn’t even mention the interaction.) President Xi Jinping from China tells But the most disturbing part of the A high-ranking American official feels the President of the United States and interview that was leaked was when comfortable sharing this information with the American people: No, we are not Zarif said that John Kerry told him, an autocratic adversary—a government going to militarize the South China the Iranian Foreign Minister, about that’s murdered hundreds of Americans, reg- Sea. We won’t do it. covert Israeli actions against Iranian ularly kidnapped them, interfered with our Of course, the Chinese Communist interests in Syria. Now think about elections, and propped up a regime that gasses its people—about the covert actions of a Party was not telling the truth to the that. According to news reports, Zarif is heard as saying: long-time American ally. What else did he President of the United States and the tell Zarif? The Times doesn’t say. American people. They started to do It was former U.S. Foreign Secretary John It wouldn’t be surprising if Israel was more this already, militarizing one of the Kerry who told me Israel had launched more reluctant to share intel with the United most important sea routes in the than 200 attacks on Iranian forces in Syria. States when Democrats such as Kerry show world. That is Zarif saying John Kerry told more fondness for those making genocidal Many of us here in the Senate, Demo- him that, classified information about threats against the Jewish people than they crats and Republicans, said: We need to one of our most important allies in the do for the state that protects them. It’s world, Israel. worth remembering that others like Senator stand up for our interests. We need the Chris Murphy (who is now ‘‘requesting a U.S. Navy to do freedom of navigation Zarif said that he ‘‘listened to this information [from Secretary Kerry] in classified briefing’’ on the Natanz incident, operations. in which Israel likely sabotaged a nuclear fa- The Secretary of Defense wanted to astonishment.’’ cility) also secretly met with Zarif in Mu- do this. The admiral in charge of the Now, when I read this today, I was nich in a coordinated effort to undercut the INDOPACOM area of responsibility astonished as well, that a former Sec- Trump administration’s efforts to derail wanted to do this. But we now know, in retary of State, now a member of Iran’s ongoing nuclear-weapons program—an principals’ meetings, we delayed doing President Biden’s National Security incident that comports far more closely with the definition of ‘‘collusion’’ than anything this for almost 3 years because John Council—who wasn’t confirmed for that, by the way, by this body—would turned up against Trump officials. We have Kerry said: We don’t want to get the no idea what Murphy discussed with Zarif, Chinese mad, or they will go back on reveal the secrets of one of our most important and enduring allies in the either. their Paris climate deal and commit- We do know that after the assassination of region to an avowed enemy and the ments—which, by the way, are way out Qasem Soleimani—head of the Revolu- largest state sponsor of terrorism, a in the future. tionary Guard’s Quds Force and the terror This is true. This is true. This hap- country that was responsible for the group behind the death of over 600 American pened. Again, in my view, this bordered killing and wounding and maiming of servicemen and thousands of others—Kerry thousands of American service men and and Murphy were among the many people on treacherous but not treasonous. I women, whose leaders have the blood of scaremongering over a ‘‘massive regional didn’t call for his resignation then. I American soldiers on their hands. He is war’’ that never materialized. In his leaked was mad about it. By the way, a lot of telling them that information. conversation, Zarif says of Soleimani that people in the Obama administration It is unclear why John Kerry would ‘‘by assassinating him in Iraq, the United States delivered a major blow to Iran, more were mad about this, including the relay such information to the leaders Secretary of Defense. We lost a lot of damaging than if it had wiped out an entire of the largest state sponsor of ter- city in an attack.’’ time. rorism in the world, but here is a It certainly makes me nervous that As the Trump years proved, there are a guess: During the Trump administra- number of options available as we wait for John Kerry is out in Beijing again. tion, after that administration pulled the Iranian regime to come to its senses or, What kind of deal did he cut this time out of the JCPOA, the Iran nuclear hopefully, crumble, including maximum eco- with China, the Communist Party of deal, which John Kerry negotiated— nomic pressure and sabotage. Last week. China, which won’t keep any commit- Israel reportedly blew up Iran’s Natanz nu- and by the way, a bipartisan majority ments? But, again, that wasn’t a call clear facility’s electrical substation, located of U.S. Senators in this body were for resignation. 40 to 50 meters underground, damaging against that deal—John Kerry started The straw that broke the camel’s ‘‘thousands of centrifuges.’’ This is likely to freelance. He admitted to meeting back came out today, and it is the rea- the second time in the past few months that with Zarif in 2018 to try to salvage the the Israelis have been able to smuggle explo- son I am up here calling for John Kerry nuclear deal. In other words, he was sives into the facility and detonate them re- to resign. It is a tape that was leaked likely acting and working against the motely. Of course, this incident is only one of an interview with Iran’s Foreign previous administration, the elected in a long line of unexplained fires, assassina- Minister, Mohammad Zarif. tions, and computer worms that have caused administration, the Trump administra- First, some background. Zarif was substantial delays and damage to the illegal tion, and many of us here in Congress being interviewed by an economist and Iranian nuclear-weapons program. All of who applauded when we pulled out of journalist who is an adviser to Moham- these efforts have likely saved lives by de- the JCPOA. mad Khatami, the pro-reform cleric laying the ability of Iran to become another Madam President, I would ask unani- North Korea—or worse, since Iran exports who served two terms as Iran’s Presi- mous consent to have printed in the terror all over the world. dent. An edited version was intended to RECORD an article written today by the During the Obama years, Democrats would be public of this interview only after National Review titled ‘‘John Kerry, offer an ugly false choice: You either support Iran’s current President left office in diplomacy with the ‘‘moderate’’ wing of the Enemy of Israel.’’ theocratic state, or you endorse ‘‘war’’; ei- August, but it was leaked. There being no objection, the material was ther fly unmarked euros in tonnage and bail Zarif, according to reports, says ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as fol- out the Mullahs, or plunge America into an- many interesting and telling things in lows: the tape, one, for example, that, in my other Iraq War. At one point, Obama claimed JOHN KERRY, ENEMY OF ISRAEL that the Republican caucus was making view, the rightful killing of General (By David Harsanyi) ‘‘common cause’’ with Iranian hard-liners. Soleimani, the Quds Force commander, We know now that former secretary of The opposite was true. In the leaked audio in January of 2020 when he was in Iraq state John Kerry isn’t merely a critic of from Zarif, we hear that the military and

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Madam Presi- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said, ‘‘moderate faction’’ was always a fantasy. dent, you know, there is a lot that we ‘‘America can afford survival.’’ The real moderates in Iran were forsaken do not agree on here in the Senate, but The Russians have made modernizing by Obama and Biden when they decided that I think everybody, including the Pre- their nuclear arsenal a priority. The the United States wouldn’t support the 2009 siding Officer, can agree that we need Chinese have made growing their nu- Green Movement, in what Soviet dissident to secure our country. We need to be Natan Sharansky called one of the biggest clear stockpile a matter of national failures of human rights in modern history. safe. Our citizens need to feel safe. Our pride. But the United States? Each day Democrats Murphy, Biden, and Kerry are job as elected officials is to make sure we rely on nuclear weapons that, in more interested in ensuring Iran becomes a that those who have stepped up to de- many cases, were designed by an ana- regional counterforce to Israeli power. fend our country have the resources log mechanical computer. The free Whatever you believe about the Joint Com- they need to do their job and do it safe- world, meaning the United States, prehensive Plan of Action, or Biden’s ly. works and sleeps under a nuclear um- iteration of the deal, it should not have to be The President’s recent budget pro- said that high-ranking United States offi- brella that hasn’t been updated to the posal for the Defense Department does digital age. cials shouldn’t be sharing sensitive informa- not, and I repeat, does not give our tion about an ally with a terror regime. Yet Meanwhile, the Chinese are fielding it also seems quite likely that’s exactly what men and women in uniform the tools to hypersonic missiles, which are missiles John Kerry did. do their job properly. It is clear that that go into space and then return to Mr. SULLIVAN. The beginning of President Biden thinks we don’t need their target. Ours are still on the draw- this article says: further investment in our military. It ing board. is clear he thinks it is OK to ask our Let’s pause to reflect on how monu- China’s arsenal of ground-based and mentally stunning it is that the former U.S. men and women to do more with less, medium-range missiles continues to secretary of state allegedly tattled on Israel and that is impossible. This should grow. They are pointed right at our to Iran. alarm the Members of this body and all forces in the Pacific and our allies in It goes on to say: A high-ranking American people. the region. We need investment to American official would feel com- The world has changed a lot in 50 maintain our missile defense systems fortable sharing this kind of classified years. When President Biden first came so we can protect our people and deter information ‘‘with an autocratic adver- to Washington in 1972, there were two the Chinese from attacking our allies. sary—a government that’s murdered superpowers: the United States and the We are also in a new space race, and hundreds of Americans, regularly kid- Soviet Union. Back then, we spent 6.5 it is a race we must win. Americans percent of our Federal budget on na- napped them, interfered with our elec- may not realize how much we rely on tional defense—6.5. Today, we spend tions, and propped up a regime that space for our daily lives. Our satellites less than 3.5. allow us to get GPS for our phones or gasses its people—about the covert ac- In 2021, we are facing different but even watch football games on tele- tions of a long-time critical American very, very serious threats. Secretary vision, but the Chinese want to ally.’’ Austin has said that China remains the What else did Kerry tell Zarif, this top ‘‘pacing threat’’ for our military. It weaponize this new frontier of war, and article asks? Press reports don’t say, is much, much more than that. China we are falling way behind. but if this is true, if John Kerry told Right now, the Chinese have set up isn’t just trying to dominate Asia and Iran—the leaders of Iran—about issues satellites over Taiwan as they continue its neighbors; they are trying to domi- relating to our most critical ally in the to ramp up their threats on this demo- nate much of the world through its region, Israel, which Iran has repeat- growing military and economic influ- cratic neighbor. It is unbelievable. I edly said they want to wipe Israel off ence. Simply keeping pace with China heard about the growing gap between the face of the Earth, if he did this, he is not enough. us and the Chinese when I visited Army needs to resign. If he did this with the We have got to outpace all of our ad- Materiel Command at Redstone Arse- intent of undermining the current versaries, but doing that requires nal a few weeks ago in Huntsville. President of the United States at the smart, substantial, and strategic in- These folks shared with me how des- time, President Trump, and the Mem- vestments in our military—much more perate we need to modernize our space- bers of this body, he needs to resign. investment than the President and based systems that contribute to our He is a member of the current admin- many people here in Congress publicly missile defense. istration’s National Security Council. propose. The U.S. Army is the largest con- It has become clear that our adver- Let me walk through some of the sumer of space products, and our mili- saries, whether Beijing or Iran, like it ways that a supposedly flat defense tary relies on Materiel Command to when John Kerry is in charge of foreign budget hurts our national security. provide the resources to train our sol- policy and national security. Why? Be- President Biden says he wants his ad- diers for research, development of new cause they know how to use him to ministration to trust the experts on equipment, and defend our Nation. their advantage. And our allies fear things like COVID, but this defense They should not have to beg the Presi- him. Why? Because they know his judg- budget shows he doesn’t apply the dent of the United States for the ment is off on so many issues. So, too, same principle to the Pentagon. Unlike money to invest in the capabilities do America’s working families. the President and some of my Demo- that we need. We need to look into this. If this is cratic colleagues, I think we should The United States must ensure se- true—if this is true—I certainly hope take seriously the advice of our com- cure and reliable access to space. Our other Members of this body, Democrats manding generals, for they are the ex- budget needs to demonstrate commit- and Republicans, will join me in call- perts in this purview. ment to defending our existing space ing for the resignation of John Kerry. Here is what ADM Charles Richard, assets and developing new technologies Enough is enough. The redline that was commander of U.S. Strategic Com- so we can win this next theater of con- crossed, if this is true, revealing secret mand, who is over our nuclear capabili- flict. We also need to invest in the safe- information to one of America’s most ties, said in last week’s hearing to the ty of our service men and women, espe- sworn enemies, with the blood of thou- Senate Armed Services Committee: cially in aviation. Currently, the aver- sands of American military members I have what I need today to deter. . . . but age age of an airplane in our military on its hands, undermining the interests I need it modernized. . . . There’s no remain- is older than the pilots flying them— of one of our most important allies, the ing margin. older. State of Israel, if this is true, John His warning is clear. We must mod- According to a recent report by the Kerry needs to go. He should resign or ernize our greatest deterrent and keep National Commission on Military

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There are Madam President, finally, I want to Arkansas teachers, once again, did the 198 souls that have been lost in these take a moment to honor the life of a impossible for their students. tragic accidents, affecting hundreds great person in Alabama, a war vet- Over the last year, I have heard from more spouses, children, family, and eran—Curtis T. Sprouse. educators who worried for their own friends. Mr. Sprouse joined the U.S. Army in health and safety but said their dedica- When asked why these causes oc- 1943 at the age of 17. He served in the tion to their students was stronger curred, servicemembers pointed to in- 318th Infantry Regiment under General than fear. They learned new skills lit- adequate training programs, risky George Patton in the European the- erally overnight, overhauled the cur- maintenance practices, and spotty ater, including the Battle of the Bulge. riculum, and reimagined every aspect funding, among other reasons. Ala- For his bravery, he earned the Bronze of their classroom to comply with bama is home to Fort Rucker, where Star, Purple Heart, and Good Conduct COVID–19 guidelines. Somehow, they every Army helicopter pilot comes to Medal, among other honors. also made our kids feel safe—safe get their training. When I visited the He passed away in Dothan, AL, last enough to learn, set an example with folks at Fort Rucker, they told me week at the age of 98. their positive attitudes, and let stu- about the very real need for increased A year ago, I visited with Mr. dents know how important they were, flight training hours for our pilots, Sprouse at a restaurant in Dothan, and whether in the classroom or on a com- which requires more investment and we sat at a table known locally as the puter screen. prioritization in the defense budget. ‘‘table of knowledge.’’ It is where locals As they worked to maintain the aca- This last week, two pilots were in- have sat and talked for decades, where demic progress of each child, they also jured in a helicopter crash at Fort people are said to solve the world’s provided a lifeline in an otherwise cha- Rucker during flight training. I am problems with conversation. That day, otic time. It is amazing to see the sure General Francis and the U.S. Mr. Sprouse and I talked about his smiles on faces of the kids when they Army safety center will do a thorough service, and I talked to him about my see their teachers. Even though noth- investigation and provide feedback on father’s time, who at the same age ing was normal, they gave students an the improvements needed to ensure today would be 98. We talked about escape back to normalcy by being there that this does not happen again. The World War II. We didn’t end up solving and continuing to do what they do safety of our flight program must be a the world’s problems, but we did talk best—teach. top priority. We must listen to our men about how to humbly, graciously, and When we look back at the heroes of and women in uniform and invest in patriotically serve our great country. this tumultuous time, it is clear that the proper training and safety meas- Mr. Sprouse was a humble man, but teachers will be among those we honor ures that will prevent these crashes. it was men like him who defended our as society’s most valuable players. Alabama stands ready to continue to country and the world from evil. And, On behalf of the people of Arkansas, build our military so we can maintain ultimately, they prevailed. We owe Mr. I want to thank our teachers for the our status as a preeminent fighting Sprouse a debt of gratitude we can great work that they have done this force in the world. We have got hun- never fully repay. year and every year to bring out the dreds of contractors and more than I yield the floor. best in each child and pave the way to 200,000 employed in the defense sector The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- a brighter future. across the State of Alabama. These ator from Arkansas. I suggest the absence of a quorum. topnotch men and women support our TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK The PRESIDING OFFICER. The military installations from ship- Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I clerk will call the roll. builders in Mobile to Redstone Arsenal rise today to recognize the extraor- The senior assistant legislative clerk in Huntsville, and many places in be- dinary work of the teachers in Arkan- proceeded to call the roll. tween. As Winston Churchill said, sas and across the country. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- ‘‘Give us the tools, and we will finish As we prepare to celebrate Teacher dent, I ask unanimous consent that the the job.’’ Appreciation Week, it is clear that edu- order for the quorum call be rescinded. We are willing and able, but those cators are in a class by themselves The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tools require sustained funding from when it comes to resilience. Over the objection, it is so ordered. the Federal Government. Telling our last 12 months, they have shown us FOR THE PEOPLE ACT OF 2021 forces to fight a war with outdated what it means to be selfless and brave Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- tools is like giving a football team at a time when both were critically dent, we are less than 100 days into the some leather helmets and decades-old necessary. Biden administration, and already we poorly fitted pads and expecting them I am especially proud of teachers in can identify a pattern in how they are to compete against modern equipment. Arkansas who rose to the challenge of building their policy initiatives, inter- But that is exactly what President leading classes 100 percent virtually for acting with Congress, and marketing Biden’s defense budget is asking our the first time and then embraced re- their ideas to the American people. In military to do. Frankly, it is a huge opening our schools in August 2020. The every example, the governing rule can disappointment, coming from our Com- sudden transition to virtual learning be boiled down to ‘‘what you see isn’t mander in Chief. We cannot let our was an extraordinary hurdle, as edu- what you are going to get.’’ men and women down. cators had to learn new technology and So far, in this 117th Congress, every Thankfully, it is Congress—not the new teaching techniques overnight. single major policy proposal that DC President—which has the power of the For all of us who have learned to use Democrats have forced into the spot- purse. And, really, this should be our Zoom, it is worth taking a moment to light has been based on a false premise. first order of business every year. It is imagine an online classroom with 30 They have intentionally misled the that important. wiggling first graders who want to American people and are now catering In the coming weeks, I will be work- show you their pets, or that you are to the increasingly radical leftwing ing with my colleagues on the National teaching calculus to high school stu- that gets further out of step with the Defense Authorization Act and budget dents who are preparing for an AP rest of this country each and every that will enable our military to do the exam while attending class from their passing day. job better today and prepare for all the car at a Wi-Fi hotspot. Somehow, with Consider last month’s absurd $1.9 challenges tomorrow. This debate is ul- great creativity and dedication, teach- trillion spending package. The Demo- timately about whether or not we have ers embraced this mission and contin- crats billed this as ‘‘the American Res- the willpower to fight to defend our ued to do everything they could to cue Plan’’ and ‘‘COVID relief,’’ but way of life and our great country. reach each child. only 9 percent—9 percent—of the total Well, I am willing to keep fighting When Arkansas schools reopened in package pricetag went for testing, vac- for the United States by investing in the fall, they were faced with a tremen- cinations, and healthcare jobs. The rest

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26AP6.020 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE April 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2195 they used on a massive blue State bail- don’t stand up to scrutiny in the light iar with the ins and outs of their neigh- out and blatant redistribution of of day. And that is what is happening. borhood polling places than DC Demo- wealth. You know, it isn’t just false adver- crats could ever expect to be. And that It is the same story with this tising. It is not a falsehood. It is not doesn’t bode well for the administra- month’s $2.25 trillion spending pack- misrepresentation. It is not an inaccu- tion or the current congressional ma- age. They have done their best to pass racy. It is not an accidental lie. This is jority. this off as an ‘‘infrastructure plan,’’ an intentional lie. They are perpe- I yield the floor. but even if you add up every single line trating this lie on behalf of a radical I suggest the absence of a quorum. item that is dedicated to roads, leftist minority of Americans whose The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bridges, highways, interstates, ports, ideas are so destructive that they clerk will call the roll. waterways, airports, broadband, and wouldn’t withstand 10 minutes of good, The legislative clerk proceeded to the power grid, only a little over one- solid, robust, respectful bipartisan de- call the roll. third of that plan will pay for actual bate on this Senate floor. Mr. PETERS. Madam President, I infrastructure projects. The rest—the Nothing about S. 1 will serve the best ask unanimous consent that the order rest—of that $2.25 trillion is just an- interests of the American people, and for the quorum call be rescinded. other slush fund for union activism, my Republican colleagues and I aren’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without climate change auditors, and Green the only ones who see the problems objection, it is so ordered. New Deal fantasies. with it. Tennesseeans are worried Mr. PETERS. Madam President, I S. 1, the so-called ‘‘voting rights’’ bill about this, too, because, in Tennessee, also ask unanimous consent to deliver that my colleagues across the aisle we did the work to clean up our voter my complete remarks prior to the vote. have spoken so passionately about, rolls and implement fair voter ID laws. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without completes the trifecta of bait-and- We cut down on fraud and increased objection, it is so ordered. switch bills, advertised as one thing faith in the electoral process. CONFIRMATION OF DEANNE BENNETT CRISWELL but that would accomplish something This is how it is supposed to work. Mr. PETERS. Madam President, I completely different. We do not need Federal intervention to rise to recognize a historic confirma- Now, S. 1 isn’t as much a taxpayer- protect the vote. So no wonder my tion that took place last week. On dollar grab as it is a nearly unprece- Democratic colleagues chose to use the Thursday, the Senate confirmed dented policy power grab that offers so- full weight of the Senate Judiciary Deanne Criswell to serve as the Admin- lutions in search of problems. It ig- Committee to scare the American peo- istrator of the Federal Emergency nores the promises of federalism. It dis- ple into believing they live in ‘‘Jim Management Agency. I would like to regards the constitutional directive af- Crow America.’’ Throughout the course thank Senator PORTMAN for his support fording States—affording the States— of last week’s hearing, which they and for working closely with me to see power over their own elections. called ‘‘Jim Crow 2021: The Latest As- that Ms. Criswell was swiftly con- It requires the use of ballot casting sault on the Right to Vote,’’ they firmed for this critical position. technology and voter registration sys- weaponized the pernicious lens of crit- Ms. Criswell is an experienced, crisis- tems that don’t even exist yet, but I ical race theory against Georgia legis- tested leader, well deserving of the think you can bet that some politically lators and the thousands of election of- unanimous bipartisan support that her connected companies will make a ficials and volunteers who work year- confirmation received. As she takes the whole bunch of money coming to the round to bring as many eligible voters helm of FEMA, Ms. Criswell brings market with this technology. to the polls as possible. more than 25 years of emergency man- It would dismantle voter ID laws and Everyone should exercise their right agement and disaster response experi- prevent local, meaningful cleanup of to vote. We should protect one person, ence at the Federal, State, and local voter rolls. Your local election com- one vote. We should encourage people level. mission wouldn’t be able to purge their in our local communities to cast their Having served as an emergency man- rolls of individuals who have died or ballot. But my friends across the aisle, agement commissioner for one of the moved away. We know that this leads they are desperate, and they are des- largest and most diverse cities in you to a recipe for fraud. perate to distract from what S. 1 would America, Ms. Criswell knows what it Speaking of fraud, it would force actually do, so desperate to distract takes to ensure the coronavirus vac- States to allow ballot harvesting. That from what it would actually do that cination distribution is efficient and is right; it would mandate that they they are willing to project the evil ha- effective and that every community allow ballot harvesting. Everyone has tred behind slavery, segregation, and has the resources that they need to re- heard of the perils that exist with bal- race-based violence, projecting that cover from this pandemic. lot harvesting. It would mandate donor onto people whose only goal is to pro- As a former member of the National disclosure, opening private citizens up tect the vote from criminals who would Guard and a firefighter, she under- to harassment and violent attacks. It seek to defraud it and make certain stands the needs of our heroic first re- would upend the mechanics of local that individuals are registered to vote, sponders as they continuously protect elections for officials and voters alike that they vote, and that legal votes are Americans on the frontlines. and cause chaos and confusion in every counted and those improperly cast are However, the pandemic is just one of precinct in this country. not. many challenges that FEMA faces, and So why in the world would Demo- Now, my friends across the aisle have Ms. Criswell understands that there is crats even try to pitch this mess as an invalid premise, and they should all no one-size-fits-all approach to disaster something that would protect voting pause and question their motives. The response and every crisis, from hurri- rights? By all accounts, it would in- American people should be worried canes to historic flooding and wildfires, crease the likelihood for fraud and con- about what is happening in this Cham- to the COVID–19 pandemic, requires a fusion. Well, I think that they are ber when no one is looking. They coordinated strategy. doing it for the same reason they should feel outrage at an administra- There is no doubt that Ms. Criswell’s slapped a ‘‘COVID’’ label on a $1.9 tril- tion that deliberately tries to manipu- experience in emergency management, lion wish list and an ‘‘infrastructure’’ late them into supporting destructive, extensive record of tackling crises on a label on a $2.25 trillion wish list. They wasteful, and dangerous legislation. local and national level, and the desire know that if the American people I think these bait-and-switch tactics to work on a bipartisan basis to im- caught on to all that they are doing, are going to backfire. I think the scare prove our Federal disaster response in they would never win another election. tactics are going to backfire because every community are exactly what is Now, think about that—if you know instead of being scared into submis- needed to meet the challenges that we your policies are so unpopular with the sion, which is the agenda of the left, are facing now and those challenges American people that you have to the American people are going to be that lie ahead. cloak them behind different words, dif- scared into action. NOMINATION OF JASON SCOTT MILLER ferent phrases, words that the meaning Based on the contents of H.R. 1 and Madam President, I rise to speak of the word is evolving because they S. 1, I guess that they are more famil- about the nomination before us today,

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I announce that the sands of years, the land along the great agement challenges and driving inno- Senator from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN), Kennebec River was the home of the vation, both in the government and in and the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Abenaki Tribe, who hunted, fished, and the private sector. MURRAY) are necessarily absent. tilled the fertile soil. The reverence the Early in his career, as a management Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Abenaki had for the natural beauty consultant, Mr. Miller advised large are necessarily absent: the Senator and resources of the region is upheld by companies with operations across the from North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER), the the people of Winslow today. globe, helping them tackle strategic Senator from Kentucky (Mr. PAUL), Winslow’s roots run deep into Amer- and operational challenges. As Deputy and the Senator from South Dakota ican history. It originally was a Native Director of the National Economic (Mr. ROUNDS). American settlement called Taconock, Council from 2011 to 2017, Mr. Miller The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 82, meaning ‘‘in the trees.’’ Located in spearheaded many governmentwide ini- nays 13, as follows: central Maine along the mighty Ken- tiatives, including the creation of Man- [Rollcall Vote No. 166 Ex.] nebec River, the village was settled by ufacturing USA institutes and YEAS—82 colonists from Plymouth Colony. Winslow is home to important histor- SelectUSA—new efforts to spur job cre- Baldwin Hassan Portman ation by strengthening manufacturing Barrasso Heinrich Reed ical sites. One of those sites, Fort Hali- and bringing investment to the United Bennet Hickenlooper Romney fax, the oldest blockhouse in the States. Blumenthal Hirono Rosen United States, was constructed by the Blunt Hoeven Rubio He was also instrumental in driving Booker Hyde-Smith town’s namesake, General John Wins- Sanders low, in 1754 and named after the Earl of the passage of bipartisan legislation in Boozman Inhofe Sasse 2016 to address the crisis in Puerto Brown Johnson Schatz Halifax, Secretary of State of Great Burr Kaine Schumer Britain. Fort Halifax was designated as Rico and in developing the first-ever Cantwell Kelly Shaheen Federal policy on automated vehicles. Capito King a National Historic Landmark in 1968. OMB is and will continue to be cen- Carper Klobuchar Shelby Today, visitors and residents enjoy Casey Lankford Sinema this historic site at what is now Fort tral to the administration’s efforts to Smith Cassidy Leahy Halifax Park. This land was once home combat the pandemic and spur eco- Collins Luja´ n Stabenow nomic recovery in communities all Coons Lummis Tester to industrial and commercial use after across our Nation. Cornyn Manchin Thune a railroad line was built in the 1840s to Cortez Masto Markey Tillis transport goods from local mills. Years Mr. Miller’s experience taking on a Daines Marshall Toomey diverse range of challenges and his Duckworth McConnell Van Hollen later, the site was developed into a commitment to getting results have Durbin Menendez Warner park which is now enjoyed for recre- prepared him well to serve as OMB’s Ernst Merkley Warnock ation, picnics, and holiday festivities. Feinstein Moran Warren Winslow’s Ticonic Footbridge, known Deputy Director for Management. Fischer Murkowski Whitehouse by locals as the Two Cent Bridge, is I urge my colleagues to join me in Gillibrand Murphy Wicker supporting the confirmation of Jason Graham Ossoff Wyden one of the oldest footbridges and the Grassley Padilla Young last known toll footbridge in the Scott Miller as Deputy Director for Hagerty Peters Management at OMB. United States. The bridge, built in 1903, I yield the floor. NAYS—13 connects the two communities of Wins- Blackburn Hawley Scott (SC) low and Waterville. For several genera- f Braun Kennedy Sullivan tions, residents of Winslow crossed the Cotton Lee Tuberville CLOTURE MOTION Crapo Risch bridge daily to work at the Waterville The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Cruz Scott (FL) mills. Winslow honors the men and women to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the NOT VOTING—5 Senate the pending cloture motion, who defend our freedom. Central Maine Cardin Murray Rounds Veterans Memorial Park was the which the clerk will state. Cramer Paul The legislative clerk read as follows: dream of a group of veterans led by The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. WWII Navy veteran Daniel DeRoch. CLOTURE MOTION HEINRICH). On this vote, the yeas are With the collaboration of town offi- We, the undersigned Senators, in ac- 82, the nays are 13. cials, schools, residents, and veterans cordance with the provisions of rule The motion is agreed to. organizations, this park pays tribute to XXII of the Standing Rules of the Sen- The Senator from Connecticut. all who served in the U.S. Army, Ma- ate, do hereby move to bring to a close f rine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast debate on the nomination of Executive Guard, National Guard, and Merchant LEGISLATIVE SESSION Calendar No. 58, Jason Scott Miller, of Marine. Maryland, to be Deputy Director for Mr. President, Winslow has played an Management, Office of Management MORNING BUSINESS important role in Maine history, and it and Budget. continues to exemplify the best of our Charles E. Schumer, Gary C. Peters, Ron Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I Wyden, Jack Reed, Benjamin L. great State today. I congratulate to ask unanimous consent that the Sen- the people of Winslow on this landmark Cardin, Patrick J. Leahy, Michael F. ate proceed to legislative session for a Bennet, Tim Kaine, Christopher Mur- anniversary and wish them all the best phy, Richard J. Durbin, Christopher A. period of morning business, with Sen- in the years to come. ators permitted to speak therein for up Coons, Cory A. Booker, Chris Van Hol- f len, Edward J. Markey, Sherrod Brown, to 10 minutes each. Bernard Sanders, Robert P. Casey, Jr., The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF Martin Heinrich. objection, it is so ordered. WINTHROP, MAINE The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- f Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise imous consent, the mandatory quorum today to commemorate the 250th birth- call has been waived. 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF WINSLOW, day of the town of Winthrop, ME. This The question is, Is it the sense of the MAINE landmark anniversary is a time to cel- Senate that debate on the nomination Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise ebrate the generations of hard-working of Jason Scott Miller, of Maryland, to today to commemorate the 250th birth- and caring people who have made it

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Schumer, By Ms. WARREN (for herself and Mr. ponds would propel Winthrop through- Jeanne Shaheen, Brian Schatz, Jack RUBIO): out history, including the historic Win- Reed, Maria Cantwell, Robert Menen- S. 1367. A bill to require a report on foreign throp Mills Company’s woolen textile dez, John W. Hickenlooper, Patrick J. investment in the pharmaceutical industry mill, and serve as a beautiful backdrop Leahy, Martin Heinrich, Tina Smith, of the United States; to the Committee on Edward J. Markey, Cory A. Booker. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. for recreation. By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mr. MAR- Winthrop’s roots run deep into Amer- Sheldon Whitehouse, Elizabeth Warren, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Ron Wyden, Gary KEY, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SANDERS, ican history. BG Henry Clay Wood, who C. Peters, Patty Murray, Richard Ms. HIRONO, and Mr. MERKLEY): played a key role in the Battle of Wil- Blumenthal, Richard J. Durbin, Jeff S. 1368. A bill to make housing more af- son’s Creek in Missouri during the Merkley, Sherrod Brown, Bernard fordable, and for other purposes; to the Com- Civil War, was born in Winthrop. The Sanders, Michael F. Bennet, Chris Van mittee on Finance. philanthropist Charles M. Bailey was Hollen, Christopher Murphy, Jon By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mrs. Ossoff, Raphael G. Warnock, Jacky BLACKBURN, and Mr. TILLIS): also a resident of Winthrop and was S. 1369. A bill to require United States edu- Rosen. very generous to the town, adding to cational institutions to include information its rich history. Mr. Bailey donated the f regarding financial transactions with the historic Bailey Public Library, con- MEASURES DISCHARGED Government of the People’s Republic of structed in 1916. China or its affiliates in any petition for cer- The following joint resolution was Winthrop is also home to the tification or recertification with the Student discharged from the Committee on En- and Exchange Visitor Program; to the Com- Cobbossee Lighthouse. When it was vironment and Public Works, by peti- mittee on the Judiciary. constructed in 1908, it was the only in- tion, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and By Mr. DURBIN: land lighthouse east of the Mississippi. placed on the calendar: S. 1370. A bill to establish a Restore Em- Maine is known as Vacationland, and ployment in Natural and Environmental S.J. Res. 14. Joint resolution providing for Winthrop fits perfectly into that pic- Work Conservation Corps in the Department congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of of the Interior and the Department of Agri- ture. With all of the beautiful ponds title 5, United States Code, of the rule sub- and lakes, as well as the 807-foot Mount culture, and for other purposes; to the Com- mitted by the Environmental Protection mittee on Environment and Public Works. Pisgah, there is always something to Agency relating to ‘‘Oil and Natural Gas By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. do in Winthrop. The energy and plan- Sector: Emission Standards for New, Recon- MORAN): ning going into the town’s 250th anni- structed, and Modified Sources Review’’. S. 1371. A bill to prioritize funding for an versary celebration demonstrates the f expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research; to the Committee on pride the townspeople have in their MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME town. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Mr. President, Winthrop’s 250th year The following bill was read the first f time: is a time to celebrate the people who, ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS for longer than America has been a na- S. 1364. A bill to provide for the recogni- S. 56 tion, have pulled together, cared for tion of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the one another, and built a great commu- name of the Senator from Minnesota nity. It is a pleasure to offer my con- f (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor gratulations and best wishes. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND of S. 56, a bill to amend the Public JOINT RESOLUTIONS Health Service Act to authorize grants The following bills and joint resolu- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS for training and support services for tions were introduced, read the first families and caregivers of people living and second times by unanimous con- with Alzheimer’s disease or a related REMEMBERING HALBERT sent, and referred as indicated: dementia. SULLIVAN By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. S. 65 CASEY, and Mr. BROWN): ∑ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I am sad- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the S. 1362. A bill to amend title XVIII of the name of the Senator from Wyoming dened by the passing of Hal Sullivan. Social Security Act to provide for coverage He had a unique ability to bring to- under the Medicare program of pharmacist (Ms. LUMMIS) was added as a cosponsor gether organizations and private sector services; to the Committee on Finance. of S. 65, a bill to ensure that goods partners to make sure clients of the By Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. SCOTT made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Fathers & Families Support Center had of Florida, and Mr. CRUZ): Uyghur Autonomous Region of the the tools they needed to be successful. S. 1363. A bill to prohibit recipients of dis- People’s Republic of China do not enter aster recovery relief assistance from the De- I appreciated learning what he was see- the United States market, and for partment of Housing and Urban Development other purposes. ing and hearing, and hearing his advice from penalizing applicants that declined as- S. 72 over the years. His work touched the sistance from the Small Business Adminis- lives of so many families throughout tration; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, the St. Louis region, and his legacy of ing, and Urban Affairs. the name of the Senator from Colorado service will have a lasting impact By Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor throughout our State for generations TILLIS): of S. 72, a bill to require full funding of S. 1364. A bill to provide for the recogni- to come.∑ part A of title I of the Elementary and tion of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Secondary Education Act of 1965 and f and for other purposes; read the first time. the Individuals with Disabilities Edu- MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Ms. SMITH, Mr. KING, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. cation Act. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. S. 227 ance with chapter 8 of title 5, United States HIRONO, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. SAND- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the Code, hereby direct that the Senate Com- ERS, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. PETERS, Mr. names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. mittee on Environment and Public Works be WYDEN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BOOKER, GRASSLEY), the Senator from Min- discharged of further consideration of S.J. and Ms. ROSEN): nesota (Ms. SMITH), the Senator from Res. 14, providing for congressional dis- S. 1365. A bill to direct the Federal Com- Nebraska (Mrs. FISCHER), the Senator approval under chapter 8 of title 5, United munications Commission to establish a new States Code, of the rule submitted by the En- Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz from Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH), the vironmental Protection Agency relating to band, and for other purposes; to the Com- Senator from Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) ‘‘Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- and the Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modi- tation. BIN) were added as cosponsors of S. 227,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26AP6.005 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S2198 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 26, 2021 a bill to amend the Farm Security and ing that do not charge veterans the in- the United States to require that the Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide State tuition rate for purposes of Sur- Supreme Court of the United States be grants for deployment of renewable vivors’ and Dependents’ Educational composed of not more than 9 justices. fuel infrastructure, to finalize proposed Assistance Program, and for other pur- S.J. RES. 15 rules relating to requirements for E15 poses. At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, fuel dispenser labeling and under- S. 1105 the names of the Senator from Illinois ground storage tank compatibility, and At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the (Mr. DURBIN) and the Senator from for other purposes. name of the Senator from South Caro- Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) were S. 452 lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- added as cosponsors of S.J. Res. 15, a At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the sor of S. 1105, a bill to provide COVID– joint resolution providing for congres- names of the Senator from Tennessee 19 mitigation instructions for cruise sional disapproval under chapter 8 of (Mr. HAGERTY) and the Senator from ships and other purposes. title 5, United States Code, of the rule Rhode Island (Mr. REED) were added as S. 1210 submitted by the Office of the Comp- cosponsors of S. 452, a bill to award a At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, troller of Currency relating to ‘‘Na- Congressional Gold Medal to Willie the names of the Senator from Massa- tional Banks and Federal Savings As- O’Ree, in recognition of his extraor- chusetts (Ms. WARREN), the Senator sociations as Lenders’’ . dinary contributions and commitment from Virginia (Mr. WARNER), the Sen- S. RES. 154 to hockey, inclusion, and recreational ator from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, opportunity. the Senator from Maine (Mr. KING), the the names of the Senator from Illinois S. 611 Senator from New Hampshire (Mrs. (Mr. DURBIN) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the SHAHEEN), the Senator from Massachu- Mississippi (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) were names of the Senator from New York setts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator from added as cosponsors of S. Res. 154, a (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY), the Senator resolution congratulating the people of Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) and the the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on cosponsors of S. 611, a bill to deposit Senator from Nevada (Ms. ROSEN) were the centennial of the founding of the certain funds into the Crime Victims added as cosponsors of S. 1210, a bill to Jordanian state. Fund, to waive matching requirements, amend the Lacey Act Amendments of S. RES. 164 and for other purposes. 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by At the request of Mr. DAINES, the S. 853 the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to fur- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the ther the conservation of certain wild- SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. life species, and for other purposes. S. Res. 164, a resolution expressing the MARSHALL) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1212 sense of the Senate that the number of S. 853, a bill to amend the Child Nutri- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the justices of the Supreme Court of the tion Act of 1966 to increase the age of name of the Senator from California United States should remain at 9. eligibility for children to receive bene- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- S. RES. 176 fits under the special supplemental nu- sponsor of S. 1212, a bill to address the At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the trition program for women, infants, needs of workers in industries likely to names of the Senator from Maryland and children, and for other purposes. be impacted by rapidly evolving tech- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. BARRASSO) were S. 856 nologies. added as cosponsors of S. Res. 176, a At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the S. 1315 resolution urging all parties in Georgia name of the Senator from South Caro- At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the to seek prompt implementation of the lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- names of the Senator from Michigan agreement signed on April 19, 2021, and sor of S. 856, a bill to amend the Secu- (Mr. PETERS) and the Senator from Ar- reaffirming the support of the Senate rities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an kansas (Mr. COTTON) were added as co- for Georgia, the territorial integrity of interdivisional taskforce at the Securi- sponsors of S. 1315, a bill to amend title Georgia, and the aspirations of Geor- ties and Exchange Commission for sen- XVIII of the Social Security Act to gians to join the Euro-Atlantic com- ior investors, and for other purposes. provide for coverage of certain munity. S. 914 lymphedema compression treatment f At the request of Mr. CARPER, the items under the Medicare program. name of the Senator from North Da- S. 1325 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN, BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS sponsor of S. 914, a bill to amend the the name of the Senator from Ten- Safe Drinking Water Act and the Fed- nessee (Mr. HAGERTY) was added as a By Mr. DURBIN: eral Water Pollution Control Act to re- cosponsor of S. 1325, a bill to ensure S. 1370. A bill to establish a Restore authorize programs under those Acts, that women seeking an abortion are in- Employment in Natural and Environ- and for other purposes. formed of the medical risks associated mental Work Conservation Corps in the S. 1007 with the abortion procedure and the Department of the Interior and the De- At the request of Mr. TUBERVILLE, major developmental characteristics of partment of Agriculture, and for other the name of the Senator from Okla- the unborn child, before giving their purposes; to the Committee on Envi- homa (Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a informed consent to receive an abor- ronment and Public Works. cosponsor of S. 1007, a bill to require tion. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask that certain aliens receive written no- S. 1352 unanimous consent that the text of the tice of removal proceedings before At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the bill be printed in the RECORD. being granted parole or released from name of the Senator from West Vir- There being no objection, the text of detention and to enumerate the pos- ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- the bill was ordered to be printed in sible consequences for failing to attend sponsor of S. 1352, a bill to improve the the RECORD, as follows: such proceedings. quality and timeliness of Federal per- S. 1370 S. 1095 mitting and review processes with re- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the spect to critical mineral production on resentatives of the United States of America in name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Federal land, and for other purposes. Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of S.J. RES. 4 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Restore Em- S. 1095, a bill to amend title 38, United At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the ployment in Natural and Environmental States Code, to provide for the dis- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Work Conservation Corps Act’’ or the approval by the Secretary of Veterans SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of ‘‘RENEW Conservation Corps Act’’. Affairs of courses of education offered S.J. Res. 4, a joint resolution proposing SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. by public institutions of higher learn- an amendment to the Constitution of (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that—

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(B) was 1 of the fastest growing sectors of Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.); (9) PROGRAM PARTNER.—The term ‘‘Pro- the United States economy before the (II) title I of Public Law 91–378 (commonly gram partner’’ means— Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pan- known as the ‘‘Youth Conservation Corps (A) a State or Indian Tribe administering a demic; program for eligible projects or a grant pro- Act of 1970’’) (16 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or (4) the demand for outdoor recreation has gram under subsection (a) or (b) of section 5, (III) the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 increased dramatically during the as applicable; and U.S.C. 1721 et seq.), including the Indian Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pan- (B) an eligible agency or organization car- Youth Service Corps authorized under sec- demic; rying out eligible projects under section tion 210 of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1727b); (5) the Federal Government and State and 5(a)(3)(B). (ii) the Urban Youth Corps authorized local governments and agencies have many (10) SECRETARIES.—The term ‘‘Secretaries’’ under section 106 of the National and Com- ‘‘shovel-ready’’ projects and green infra- means the Secretary of Agriculture and the munity Service Trust Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. structure maintenance backlog projects that Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly. 12656); would— (11) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each (iii) a qualified urban youth corps (as de- (A) improve the quality of life and outdoor of the several States, the District of Colum- experiences of people of the United States; fined in section 106(c)(3) of the National and bia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and (B) make communities, especially commu- Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (42 any other territory or possession of the nities that are traditionally underserved, U.S.C. 12656(c)(3))); and United States. more resilient to climate change, natural (iv) the Healthy Futures Corps established under section 122(a)(2)(A) of the National and SEC. 4. RESTORE EMPLOYMENT IN NATURAL AND disasters, and wildfires; and ENVIRONMENTAL WORK CONSERVA- (C) provide access to outdoor recreation Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. TION CORPS. 12572(a)(2)(A)). opportunities to all people of the United (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established (4) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT.—The term ‘‘eli- States; in the Department of the Interior and the gible participant’’ means an individual who— (6) many facilities and natural resources Department of Agriculture the Restore Em- (A) is 16 years of age or older at the time located on dedicated conservation land are ployment in Natural and Environmental in disrepair or degraded and in need of labor- the individual begins the term of service as Work Conservation Corps program under intensive rehabilitation, restoration, and en- a Participant; and which Participants shall carry out— hancement work that cannot be carried out (B) is a citizen or national of the United (1) eligible projects administered by the at existing staffing levels; States or lawful permanent resident alien of Secretaries under this section; and (7) enhancing and maintaining environ- the United States. (2) eligible projects administered by Pro- mentally and recreationally important land (5) ELIGIBLE PROJECT.—The term ‘‘eligible gram partners under subsection (a) or (b) of and waters through the participation of un- project’’ means any of the following: section 5. (A) A project to plant trees. employed individuals in the United States in (b) PARTICIPANTS.— (B) A project for the restoration and man- a conservation corps could— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Corps shall consist (A) provide critical employment, edu- agement of wildlife habitat. of— cation, and skill development opportunities (C) A project to control invasive species. (A) eligible participants who are enrolled to the individuals; (D) A project for the conduct of prescribed in the Corps by the Secretaries; and (B) prepare the individuals for permanent burns, hazardous fuels reduction, or invasive (B) eligible participants who are enrolled jobs in the conservation field; and species removal. in the Corps by Program partners. (C) benefit the economy and environment (E) A project for the restoration of (2) REQUIREMENT.—In enrolling eligible of the United States; and streams, wetlands, and other aquatic eco- participants in the Corps under paragraph (8) existing networks of conservation corps systems, including the Great Lakes and (1), the Secretaries and Program partners are in place but need additional resources in coastal areas. shall ensure that Participants reflect the de- order to scale up the activities of the con- (F) A project to monitor water quality in mographics of the area in which the Partici- servation corps to meet growing deferred streams and lakes. pants are carrying out an eligible project. maintenance needs on public land. (G) A project to assist with the conduct of (3) WORK EXPERIENCE.—The Secretaries and (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act fish and wildlife surveys. Program partners shall provide Partici- are— (H) A project for the construction or main- pants— (1) to employ, during the 5-year period be- tenance of trails, bridges, campgrounds, pic- (A) meaningful, full-time, productive work ginning on the date of enactment of this Act, nic shelters, or other recreational amenities in a natural or cultural resource setting; a total of 1,000,000 people in the United for use by the public. (B) a mix of work experience, basic and life States in dedicated conservation land (I) A project for the construction or main- skills, education, training, and support serv- projects to support the growing backlog of tenance of parks and playgrounds. ices; and deferred conservation land projects; (J) A project to restore brownfield sites (as (C) the opportunity to develop an ethic of (2) to expose Participants to public service defined in section 101 of the Comprehensive citizenship, community service, and environ- while furthering the understanding and ap- Environmental Response, Compensation, and mental stewardship through service to the preciation of the Participants of the natural Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601)) in urban community and the United States. and cultural resources of the United States; areas. (c) TERMS AND COMPENSATION.— (3) to stimulate interest among Partici- (K) A project to construct rain gardens, (1) TERM.—Participants shall serve for a pants in conservation careers by exposing grass waterways, pollinator gardens, or term of at least 12 weeks, but not more than the Participants to conservation profes- green schoolyards. 1 year. sionals in land management agencies; and (L) A project for the development of urban (2) COMPENSATION.— (4) to build on the existing network of con- gardens and farms. (A) WAGES.—Participants shall be com- servation corps organizations working across (M) A project to plant native grasslands. pensated at a wage rate that is appropriate the United States while providing for ex- (N) A project to provide environmental infor the type of work performed by the Par- panded participation in urban centers. terpretation or outdoor education. ticipant, but not less than $15 per hour (to be SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (O) A project to improve community resil- increased each year based on increases in the In this Act: iency to climate change and natural disas- Consumer Price Index for the year). (1) CORPS.—The term ‘‘Corps’’ means the ters, such as the installation of bioswales (B) EDUCATIONAL CREDIT; TUITION ASSIST- Restore Employment in Natural and Envi- and permeable surfaces. ANCE.—If a Participant completes at least 1

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year of service in the Corps, the Participant (i) the number of unemployed individuals (1) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall be com- shall be eligible for— in each State, as determined based on the posed of— (i) an educational credit that may be ap- most recent data available; bears to (A) the Director of the Bureau of Indian plied toward a program of postsecondary (ii) the total number of unemployed indi- Affairs; education at an institution of higher edu- viduals in all States as so determined; and (B) the Director of the Bureau of Land cation that agrees to award the credit for (B) 331⁄3 percent among States based on the Management; participation in the Corps; and proportion that— (C) the Commissioner of Reclamation; (ii) not more than $5,500 in tuition assist- (i) the population of each State; bears to (D) the Chief of the Natural Resources Con- ance to the Participant for purposes of con- (ii) the population of all States. servation Service; tinuing education. (2) MINIMUM APPORTIONMENT.—No State (E) the Director of the United States Fish (d) TRAINING; APPRENTICESHIPS.—The Sec- shall receive an apportionment under para- and Wildlife Service; retaries and Program partners shall— graph (1) for a fiscal year in an amount less (F) the Director of the National Park Serv- (1) ensure that 20 to 50 percent of the term than $42,000,000. ice; of a Participant in the Corps is dedicated to (3) USE OF FUNDS.—Of the amounts appor- (G) the Administrator of the National Oce- education, training, and workforce readiness tioned to a State under this subsection for a anic and Atmospheric Administration; activities; and fiscal year— (H) the Director of the Office of Surface (2) provide curricula to Participants that (A) 50 percent shall be used by the State to Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; improve the future job prospects of Partici- administer a program for the conduct of eli- (I) the Chief of Engineers; pants, including through making available gible projects by Participants enrolled in the (J) the Chief of the Forest Service; to Participants registered apprenticeships program by the States; and (K) the Director of the Office of Personnel and other professional licenses or certifi- (B) 50 percent shall be used by the State to Management; cations. administer a grant program in the State (L) the Administrator of the Environ- under which the State provides grants to eli- mental Protection Agency; (e) ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIL- gible agencies or organizations in the State (M) the Chair of the Council on Environ- ITIES OF PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH RESPECT for the conduct of eligible projects by Par- mental Quality; TO OPPORTUNITY YOUTH.—A Program partner ticipants enrolled by the eligible agencies or (N) the Chief Executive Officer of the Cor- that enrolls Participants that are oppor- organizations, with preference to be given poration for National and Community Serv- tunity youth— for grants to eligible agencies or organiza- ice; and (1) shall provide to the opportunity tions described in section 3(3)(D). (O) other members that the signatories to youth— (b) TRIBAL PROGRAM.—For each fiscal year, the memorandum of understanding under (A) supervision and training; the Secretaries shall apportion, in accord- subsection (a) determine to be appropriate (B) adult mentoring; and ance with a formula established by the Sec- for membership on the Council, including— (C) education, which may include— retaries, amounts made available under sec- (i) the Secretary of Labor; (i) basic instruction and remedial edu- tion 7(a)(3) to Indian Tribes to administer a (ii) the Secretary of Education; cation; program for the conduct of eligible projects (iii) the Secretary of Health and Human (ii) language instruction for individuals by Participants enrolled in the program by Services; with limited English proficiency; the Indian Tribe. (iv) the Secretary of Housing and Urban (iii) secondary education services and ac- (c) USE OF FUNDS.—Of the amounts pro- Development; tivities, including dropout prevention and vided to a Program partner for the conduct (v) the Secretary of Transportation; and tutoring; and of eligible projects under this section, the (vi) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (iv) other activities that are delivered in Program partner— (2) CHAIR.— conjunction with project-based service-learn- (1) may use not more than 20 percent for (A) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall select a ing to the maximum extent practicable; administrative costs of administering and Chair of the Council from among the mem- (2) may provide to the opportunity youth— carrying out eligible projects (including bers of the Council described in subpara- (A) services to assist in the preparation costs of recruiting and hiring individuals to graphs (A) through (M) of paragraph (1). for, and access to, postsecondary education carry out eligible projects); (B) TERM.—The Chair of the Council shall opportunities, including— (2) may use not more than 14 percent to serve for a term of 1 year. (i) counseling; and provide continuing education to individuals (c) ANNUAL MEETING.—The Chair of the (ii) assistance with applying for student fi- administering or carrying out eligible Council shall convene annual meetings of the nancial aid; projects; Council during which the Council shall con- (B) employability training, which may in- (3) may use not more than 8 percent for the duct an assessment of— clude— cost of equipment and supplies for eligible (1) the Corps; and (i) development of basic skills, such as— projects; and (2) eligible projects carried out by the (I) arriving on time to work; (4) shall use the remainder of the amounts Corps. (II) being prepared to work; for the costs of salaries of individuals admin- SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (III) following directions; istering or carrying out eligible projects. (a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be (IV) working independently; (d) REALLOCATION.—Any funds made avail- appropriated to carry out this Act (V) working with others; able to a State or Indian Tribe under sub- $55,800,000,000 for the period of fiscal years (VI) working safely; and section (a) or (b) that are not obligated by 2021 through 2025, of which— (VII) demonstrating a commitment to the State or Indian Tribe at the end of the (1) 37.5 percent shall be made available to produce high-quality work; third fiscal year beginning after the fiscal the Secretaries to carry out eligible projects (ii) career counseling and job search assist- year during which the funds were made under section 4(a)(1); ance; and available shall be withdrawn from the State (2) 57.5 percent shall be made available to (iii) pathways to family sustaining jobs; or Indian Tribe and reallocated by the Secre- the Secretaries for apportionment to States and taries to other States and Indian Tribes on under section 5(a); and (C) supportive services, which may in- the basis of need, as determined by the Sec- (3) 5 percent shall be made available to the clude— retaries, and in amounts that the Secretaries Secretaries for apportionment to Indian (i) health care, including mental health determine would best accomplish the pur- Tribes under section 5(b). care, such as drug and alcohol abuse coun- poses described in section 2(b). seling; (b) MATCHING FUNDS WAIVER.—Any other- SEC. 6. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE RESTORE wise applicable matching funds require- (ii) child care; and EMPLOYMENT IN NATURAL AND EN- (iii) transportation. VIRONMENTAL WORK CONSERVA- ments, including under section 212(a)(1) of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. (f) CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.—The Sec- TION CORPS. 1729(a)(1)), shall be waived for projects car- retaries shall provide each Participant with (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the ried out using amounts made available under a certificate of completion bearing the signa- Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the this Act. ture of the Secretaries on the completion of Secretary of Commerce, the Administrator a term of service in the Corps. of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Chair of the Council on Environmental By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and SEC. 5. STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL FUNDING Quality, the Director of the Bureau of Indian Mr. MORAN): PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. Affairs, the Chief Executive Officer of the S. 1371. A bill to prioritize funding for (a) APPORTIONMENT TO STATES.— Corporation for National and Community an expanded and sustained national in- (1) IN GENERAL.—For each fiscal year, sub- Service, and the Assistant Secretary of the vestment in agriculture research; to ject to paragraphs (2) and (3), of the amounts Army for Civil Works, through the execution the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- made available for apportionment to the of a memorandum of understanding, shall es- States for that fiscal year under section tablish a National Council on the Restore tion, and Forestry. 7(a)(2), the Secretaries shall apportion— Employment in Natural and Environmental Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask (A) 662⁄3 percent among States based on the Work Conservation Corps. unanimous consent that the text of the proportion that— (b) MEMBERSHIP.— bill be printed in the RECORD.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26AP6.009 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE April 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2201 There being no objection, the text of Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- the bill was ordered to be printed in amended by inserting after ‘‘Advances to the tion is heard. the RECORD, as follows: Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds The bill will be read for the second (16–0327–0–1–600).’’ the following: S. 1371 time on the next legislative day. ‘‘Appropriations made available under sec- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tion 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.’’. f resentatives of the United States of America in (b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made Congress assembled, by subsection (a) shall apply to any seques- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tration order issued under the Balanced ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 27, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘America Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act 2021 Grows Act of 2021’’. of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I SEC. 2. FUNDING. date of enactment of this Act. (a) IN GENERAL.—There is appropriated, ask unanimous consent that when the SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. Senate completes its business today, it out of any money in the Treasury not other- (a) STATUTORY PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The wise appropriated, to each funding recipient budgetary effects of this Act shall not be en- adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, April described in subsection (b) for the programs, tered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained 27, and that following the prayer and projects, and activities of such funding re- pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay pledge, the morning hour be deemed cipient, the following amounts: As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). expired, the Journal of proceedings be (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal (b) SENATE PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The budg- approved to date, the time for the two to 105 percent of the amount of new budget etary effects of this Act shall not be entered leaders be reserved for their use later authority made available in appropriation on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year in the day, and morning business be purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 closed; that upon conclusion of morn- 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if (115th Congress). any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Con- ing business, the Senate proceed to ex- sumer Price Index for all urban consumers f ecutive session to resume consider- published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR ation of the Miller nomination, (2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through postcloture; that at 11:30 a.m., all 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Laura Gentile, postcloture time be considered expired; amount appropriated to that funding recipi- that following the cloture vote on the ent under this subsection for the previous Margarett McIntosh, and Emily Tuck- fiscal year, increased by the percentage in- er, who are fellows and Federal Agency McCabe nomination, the Senate recess crease (if any), during such previous fiscal detailees with the Senate Committee until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly year, in the Consumer Price Index for all on Environment and Public Works, caucus meetings; that if cloture is in- urban consumers published by the Bureau of have floor privileges for the duration of voked on the McCabe nomination, all Labor Statistics. this Congress. postcloture debate time be considered (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year expired at 2:30 p.m.; finally, that if any thereafter, the amount appropriated under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. of the nominations are confirmed, the this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, motions to reconsider be considered increased by the percentage increase (if any), f made and laid upon the table and the during such previous fiscal year, in the Con- MEASURE READ THE FIRST sumer Price Index for all urban consumers President be immediately notified of published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. TIME—S. 1364 the Senate’s actions. (b) FUNDING RECIPIENTS DESCRIBED.—The Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without funding recipients described in this sub- understand there is a bill at the desk, objection, it is so ordered. section are— and I ask for its first reading. (1) the Agricultural Research Service; f (2) the Economic Research Service; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the (3) the National Agricultural Statistics ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. Service; and first time. (4) the National Institute of Food and Agri- The bill clerk read as follows: TOMORROW culture. A bill (S. 1364) to provide for the recogni- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, if (c) AVAILABILITY.—Each amount appro- tion of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, there is no further business to come be- priated under subsection (a) shall remain and for other purposes. fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- available for obligation through the last day of the fiscal year for which such amount is Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I sent that it stand adjourned under the appropriated. now ask for a second reading, and in previous order. SEC. 3. EXEMPTION FROM SEQUESTRATION. order to place the bill on the calendar There being no objection, the Senate, (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- at 6:21 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit ject to my own request. April 27, 2021, at 10 a.m.

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SECURITY POSTURE FOR JOINT wonder why he is held in high regard by all INTRODUCTION OF THE NUCLEAR SESSION who know him. Madam Speaker, I honor and WEAPONS ABOLITION AND ECO- thank my friend, Pastor Nugent, for his years NOMIC AND ENERGY CONVER- HON. NANCY PELOSI of dutiful service. SION ACT OF 2021 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Monday, April 26, 2021 IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR BOB IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, pursuant to GOLDEN Monday, April 26, 2021 the authorities vested in the Speaker of the Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- House by law and the Rules of the House of troduce the Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Representatives, commencing at 5:00 PM on HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Economic and Energy Conversion Act of April 28, 2021 and ending at 11:59 PM on 2021, a version of which I have introduced April 28, 2021, the corridors and passages of OF TEXAS since 1994, after working with the District of the Capitol under control of the House shall be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Columbia residents who were responsible for restricted to those Members and staff who Monday, April 26, 2021 the Nuclear Disarmament and Economic Con- have an office in the House wing of the Cap- version ballot initiative passed by D.C. voters itol, invited Members, and individuals who pos- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise in 1993. My bill still requires the United States sess the appropriate credentials for presence today to honor the outstanding contributions of to sign and ratify an international agreement to in the Capitol as issued by the Office of the disable and dismantle America’s nuclear Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representa- Bob Golden to his community, state, and nation. As the outgoing Mayor of Haslet, Texas, weapons, to provide for strict control of fissile tives, and those who are issued a credential in material and radioactive waste and to use nu- support of the joint ceremonial session. The he has served in his current position with dis- clear-free energy. In lieu of joining such an Office of the Sergeant at Arms of the House tinction since May 2009. As he retires from agreement, this version of the bill also gives of Representatives and the United States Cap- public life, it is my privilege to recognize his the United States the option to ratify the itol Police shall deny admittance to the Capitol noteworthy accomplishments. United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of except to those listed above. Mayor Golden began a career in public Nuclear Weapons (Treaty). Many nations have f service through his commissioning as a Navy already signed the Treaty. The Treaty was drafted by the United Nations in conferences HONORING THE SERVICE OF Ensign following his graduation from the U.S. in March and July of 2017, which is why I did PASTOR JOHN DAVID NUGENT Naval Academy in 1966. During his active not include it in my previous bills. According to duty service, he flew F–4 Phantoms off the the United Nations, the Treaty is ‘‘a legally HON. BRIAN BABIN USS John F. Kennedy. After additional service binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weap- OF TEXAS in the Naval Reserve, he retired at the rank of ons, leading towards their total elimination.’’ I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES captain in June 1996, whereupon he and his am pleased by the international progress on Monday, April 26, 2021 wife, Kathleen, moved to Haslet. this important issue. The bill continues to provide that the funds Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Prior to his election mayor in May 2009, used for nuclear weapons be redirected to honor the faithful service of John David Mayor Golden served for several years on human and infrastructure needs, such as Nugent as he retires from his role of nearly 25 both the Haslet Planning and Zoning and housing, health care, Social Security, restoring years as lead pastor at Hillcrest Baptist Parks and Recreation boards. Under his may- the environment, and creating carbon-free, nu- Church in Jasper, Texas. Under Pastor oral leadership, the economic tax base of clear-free energy. The conversion to a peace Nugent’s leadership, the Hillcrest family has Haslet was significantly expanded through the economy would occur when the President cer- grown tremendously from 617 to 1,632 church attraction, building, and operation of a 1.1 mil- tifies to Congress that all countries possessing members. Pastor Nugent’s time at Hillcrest lion square-foot Amazon electronic order fulfill- nuclear weapons have begun elimination Baptist has also seen the construction and ment center. under an international treaty or other legal completion of a new campus for the church to agreement. call home. Mayor Golden has effectively also overseen Our country still has a long list of urgent do- Prior to his time at Hillcrest, Pastor Nugent the decade-long planning and development of mestic needs that have been put on the back became licensed in ministry in 1973 and was critically necessary improvements to Haslet’s burner. As the only nation that has used nu- ordained on September 16, 1979, at Central infrastructure, including the Haslet Parkway clear weapons in war, and that still possesses Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana, where Project, which broadens a busy thoroughfare one of the largest nuclear weapons arsenals, he served as associate pastor from 1977 until in the city into a four-lane divided highway my bill would help the United States reestab- 1981. He would later go on to serve as pastor along with augmented water and sewer lines. lish its moral leadership in the world by re- directing funds that would otherwise go to nu- at First Baptist Church in Lone Pine, Lou- The project, which broke ground in March isiana; New Zion Baptist Church in Oak clear weapons to urgent domestic needs. 2021, is projected to drastically improve truck Grove, Louisiana; and First Baptist Church in I strongly urge my colleagues to support this Spurger, Texas, before making the move to movements and future logistics operations at legislation. Jasper. Alliance Airport. It is one of Mayor Golden’s f most valuable contributions to Haslet, and the Over the years, Pastor Nugent has held in- HONORING SPECIALIST ABIGAIL city’s citizens and businesses will positively fluential roles with the Sabine Valley Associa- JENKS FOR HER SERVICE TO tion, New Bethel Association, Bayou Macon benefit from the project’s fruition. THE UNITED STATES ARMY Association, and Louisiana Association. As Bob Golden completes his final mayoral For nearly a half century, Pastor Nugent has term, I am honored to recognize and thank been a steadfast servant of God and tirelessly HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK him for his decades of selfless devotion as a OF NEW YORK devoted to furthering His kingdom. He has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selflessly dedicated his time as pastor to im- dedicated public servant. Best wishes in all his proving the lives of his congregants, strength- future endeavors. Monday, April 26, 2021 ening his community, and spreading the word Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise of the Lord to all who would listen. It is no today to honor the life and service of U.S.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26AP8.001 E26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 26, 2021 Army Specialist Abigail Jenks. Specialist result of the hard work and continuing commit- people of Guam in remembering and cele- Jenks tragically lost her life in an airborne ment of CCAD to the mission given by the brating his life and legacy of selfless service. training exercise on Monday, April 19, 2021 at U.S. Army. Thousands of military, civilian, and Our island has lost an icon, but we know he Fort Bragg. contractor employees have walked the halls, is happy with Auntie May. He will be deeply Specialist Jenks was a native of worked in the hangars, turned the wrenches, missed, and his love and memories will for- Gansevoort, New York. She graduated from flown the aircraft and dedicated themselves to ever remain in the hearts of the people of Saratoga Springs High School in 2018 and the operation that began in 1961. The commu- Guam. went on to enlist in the U.S. Army. In June of nity leaders and citizens of Corpus Christi, f 2019, Specialist Jenks was assigned as a Texas, recognize and appreciate the service paratrooper to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She of all personnel of the Corpus Christi Army IN RECOGNITION OF THE 77TH AN- had previously completed the Basic Airborne Depot, past and present. We salute this great NIVERSARY OF EXERCISE TIGER Course at Fort Benning, Georgia and Ad- organizations’ unending mission. vanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Okla- I wish the Corpus Christi Army Depot a HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER homa. Specialist Jenks was a fire support spe- happy 60th birthday. OF MISSOURI cialist operating as a forward observer with the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brigade’s Headquarters and Headquarters Bat- Monday, April 26, 2021 tery, 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artil- HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY lery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, OF FORMER SPEAKER JOE Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, it is with a 82nd Airborne Division. TAITANO SAN AGUSTIN deep and poignant gratitude that I rise today Specialist Jenks always knew she wanted to to celebrate the American heroes who lost serve her country by enlisting in the Army. As HON. MICHAEL F.Q. SAN NICOLAS their lives seventy-seven years ago during Ex- a member of the famed 82nd Airborne Divi- OF GUAM ercise Tiger. Paving the way for the D-Day in- sion, she excelled at her role and flourished in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vasion that would take place on June 6, 1944, the rigorous and demanding environment that Exercise Tiger, while once kept secret, is now serving in our Armed Forces commands. In Monday, April 26, 2021 regarded as having been both a tragedy and recognition of her outstanding service, Spe- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker. I rise a critically instructive component of the Allies’ cialist Jenks was awarded the Army Achieve- today In honor the life and legacy of former mission to end World War II. The lives lost on ment Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, Speakr Joe Taitano San Agustin. Speaker San that fateful day were honored by the soldiers the National Defense Service Medal, the Glob- Agustin was a devoted public servant, political who learned from Exercise Tiger and carried al War on Terrorism Medal, the Army Service pioneer, and a true advocate for the people of their memory into battle during the liberation of Ribbon, and the Army Parachutist Badge. Guam. Our community will fondly remember France. It is a story we must never allow our- Now, she will be posthumously awarded the him as a compassionate leader who dedicated selves to forget. Meritorious Service Medal—a prestigious his entire life to uplifting others and realizing a Before the assembled British, Canadian, award only presented to those who distinguish more prosperous Guam. and American forces could carry out the D- themselves by outstanding meritorious When Congress issued legislation in 1968, Day invasion, 4,000 soldiers conducted a achievement and service to the United States. which provided for the first popular election of massive simulated landing to rehearse and On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional the governor and lieutenant governor of prepare for that immeasurably vital military District, I am honored to recognize Specialist Guam, Speaker San Agustin was instrumental act. However, what started as a military exer- Abigail Jenks’ character, bravery, and remark- in launching Guam’s transition into self-gov- cise ended as one of the greatest military trag- able dedication to our country, and I ask this ernance. He served as the director of adminis- edies of World War II. The calm, dark night of House to remember her sacrifice and legacy tration to both the last appointed and first April 28, 1944, burst into chaos and combat forever. elected governors of Guam, and by 1976, he when German U-boats ambushed the Tank f was elected to serve as a senator in the 14th Landing Ships (LSTs) transporting American Legislature of Guam, where he made strides soldiers. Almost 750 American servicemen, in- CELEBRATING THE CORPUS CHRIS- in economic development and the protection cluding over 200 Missourians, would give their TI ARMY DEPOT’S 60TH BIRTH- of public finances for two decades. Through- last full measure of devotion when their ves- DAY out his ten terms in office, he also served as sels were either destroyed or severely dam- speaker of the 20th, 21st, and 22nd legisla- aged. But Allied forces would not be deterred, HON. MICHAEL CLOUD tures, and following his departure from the as the brave soldiers on those vessels banded OF TEXAS chamber, his service continued to prove valu- together to repel enemy attacks and move for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able as chairman of the Democratic Party of ward with their mission. Even in the face of Monday, April 26, 2021 Guam from 1997 to 2001. immense loss, a well-equipped enemy force, Mr. CLOUD. Madam Speaker, I rise to Speaker San Agustin’s contributions toward and little help from nearby Allied forces, the honor the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), a greater quality of life for the island’s resi- tenacity and determination of the soldiers and which celebrated its 60th anniversary on April dents extended beyond traditional politics, and sailors involved ensured that the landing oper- 21, 2021. CCAD is the premier rotary winged continue to echo in today’s age. Building ations would continue mere hours after the ini- helicopter repair and maintenance facility for strongholds for our community, he notably, led tial attack. Allied Commanders planning the the United States Army. In the midst of a glob- twenty government employees in donating to eventual D-Day invasion learned from Exer- al pandemic, like a battle-hardened soldier, establish the Governmemt of Guam Federal cise Tiger and incorporated new strategies to CCAD remains strong, committed, and dedi- Credit Union in 1962 and went on to serve on ensure soldiers would be protected from bar- cated to answering the nation’s call and keep- the board of directors for the Bank of Guam. rage before landing on the beach. Without the ing the Army flag flying. He also fought for retirement security as chair- bravery of the forces that fought that day, it is Originally named the U.S. Army Transpor- man of the Government of Guam Retirement possible that even more American, Canadian, tation Aeronautical Depot Maintenance Center Fund Board and served as the executive di- and British lives would have been lost on D- (ARADMAC), CCAD was established on rector of the Guam Base Reuse and Closure Day, and that the invasion of France, which March 10, 1961, and accepted by the U.S. Office. hinged on secrecy, speed, and synchronicity, Army on April 21, 1961. Members of CCAD Speaker San Agustin was an esteemed would have failed. It is not hyperbole to say served abroad on the USNS Corpus Christi leader and advocate who dedicated his entire that the soldiers and sailors of Exercise Tiger Bay—formerly the USS Albemarle—during the life to public service. His career illustrates a changed the course of world history and that Vietnam War as the Army’s only floating main- remarkable fidelity to just and meaningful we are forever indebted to their sacrifice. tenance depot, saving time, money, and lives change, and his countless contributions to our It is a time-honored tradition in the United during the conflict. The names Huey, Chinook, systems of governance and historic policy States for us to gather and celebrate the her- Black Hawk, and Apache evoke memories, continue to inspire many in our community. oism and sacrifices of the countless fathers, pride, and gratefulness to our veterans, active Speaker San Agustin served with my grandmothers, brothers, sisters, and children who duty, and retired service members and civil- father during their time in the legislature, and have died to protect our nation from foreign ians alike, whether in war or peacetime. I am deeply saddened by his passing. My and domestic threats. On the last Monday of The freedom and the security that citizens family and I wish to extend our hearts and May, thousands congregate to quietly observe of the United States enjoy today are a direct prayers for him and his family, and I join the and remember the names found on marble

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Madam Speaker, I was unable tered between these national celebrations are Monday, April 26, 2021 to attend votes in Washington, D.C. due to a memorials hosted in small towns and big cities health issue which prevented me from trav- Mr. JORDAN. Madam Speaker, I always ap- across America that pay tribute to the local eling from my home district. legends who fought to protect the freedoms preciate the opportunity to share positive news Had I been present, I would have voted we hold dear. Every year since 1989, the Ex- about young people from Ohio’s Fourth Con- YEA on Roll Call No. 120 and YEA on Roll ercise Tiger Commemorative Foundation, gressional District. Today, I am pleased to Call No. 121. commend to the House twelve high school alongside the Coast Guard Station Barnegat f students who are being honored for their out- Light, have celebrated the heroes of Exercise standing leadership skills and volunteerism. HONORING UNITED STATES ARMY Tiger with a wreath-laying ceremony at sta- On Wednesday, the Noon Optimist Club of PRIVATE WALTER A. SMEAD tions across the United States. It is now the Lima, Ohio, will recognize Tyler Arheit, Anna FOR HIS HEROIC SACRIFICE AT longest-running wreath tribute in Coast Guard Delamotte, Lily Floyd, Addison Jones, Aubree THE BATTLE OF CHOSIN RES- history. Linhart, Lucas Prichard, Trenton Stout, Sara ERVOIR DURING THE KOREAN Moreover, this year, the Exercise Tiger Watkins, Thomas Williamson, Trace Wilson, WAR Commemorative Foundation has worked with Ryan Zheng, and Zachary Zwiebel at its an- the Audrain County Commissioners to memo- nual youth appreciation luncheon. These stu- HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK rialize and celebrate the oft-overlooked her- dents were each nominated by their schools OF NEW YORK oism of our nation’s Black soldiers and sailors. for being good role models for their peers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We must never lose sight of the fact that while I thank the Optimists for their efforts to cele- Monday, April 26, 2021 Black soldiers were fighting for the freedom of brate the many achievements of these stu- Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise France, they themselves were not free in dents and am proud to join in the accolades to them. They have my very best wishes for today to honor U.S. Army Private Walter A. America. As they parachuted in Normandy Smead for his heroic sacrifice at the Battle of and stormed Omaha and Utah Beaches, our continued success in their lives in the years to come. Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War, nation was upholding the horrors of segrega- where he ultimately gave his life for his coun- tion and Jim Crow. They did so because they f try at the young age of 24. His remains were believed in the promise of America. We are all recently returned to the United States in 2018 eternally indebted to that faith and their sac- PERSONAL EXPLANATION and at long last, identified in March of 2021, rifices, and I want to thank the Foundation and after he was listed as missing in action in the Audrain County Commissioners for work- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. 1950 and then presumed dead since 1953. ing to ensure that all our veterans receive the OF GEORGIA Private Smead was born and raised in Sara- praise, glory, and honor they have earned. toga County, New York in the Town of Hadley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After enlisting in the Army and joining Battery A 5,000-pound anchor, located in Audrain Monday, April 26, 2021 County, serves as the memorial for the heroes A, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Di- of Exercise Tiger. However, it is more than Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, vision, he was deployed to Europe in World just a relic of the past. Rather, it is a constant on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, my vote was not War II and then to Korea when the North in- vaded the South in 1950. Private Smead was reminder that our freedom was paid for by the recorded on the Motion to Table H. Res. 331. reported missing in action at the Battle of sacrifices of those who came before us. At the To clarify, here is the correct information with Chosin Reservoir after his unit valiantly pro- beginning of the COVID–19 pandemic, a blue respect to that vote: Roll Call Vote Number 122: Yea. vided cover for retreating forces before retreat- ribbon was wrapped around that anchor, and ing themselves. In 1953, he was presumed it was only to be cut down when a vaccine f dead but, for decades, Private Smead’s family was developed. On April 28, 2021, as our sci- had no body to bury or knowledge of how he entists, healthcare workers, and soldiers en- IN HONOR OF UAW LOCAL 276 ultimately met his end. The conflict at the gage in a noble crusade against COVID–19 at MEMBER KAREN ROHRSSEN Chosin Reservoir saw more than 7,500 Amer- vaccination sites across the country, that rib- ican casualties on the battlefield, and thou- bon will be removed. While its removal does HON. MARC A. VEASEY sands more perished due to freezing tempera- not signal the end of the pandemic, it does OF TEXAS tures and harsh conditions. celebrate the fact that we are accomplishing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Through the dedication and perseverance of what seemed impossible just months ago. We the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Monday, April 26, 2021 have demonstrated, like the Greatest Genera- the remains of Private Smead were finally tion before us, that America can overcome Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today identified on March 17, 2021 through DNA any threat when we are united, be it a fleet of to pay tribute to retiring UAW member Karen matching. His brother and fellow U.S. Army enemy submarines or an elusive virus. That Rohrssen. Karen is the Administrative Assist- veteran, Douglas, never stopped searching or capacity will always be worth celebrating. ant for the United Automobile, Aerospace and gave up hope that he would discover addi- Agriculture Implement Works of America Local tional information about his brother’s death. Madam Speaker, please join me and my 276 in Grand Prairie, TX. This recent discovery can hopefully provide colleagues in honoring the nearly 750 Ameri- With 36 years of faithful service to UAW closure to Private Smead’s family. His brave cans, including 201 Missourians, who gave Local 276, Karen Rohrssen is the conscience sacrifice in the line of duty helped to ensure their lives during Exercise Tiger. Additionally, and heartbeat of the organization. Her dedica- the safety of countless U.S. service members, please join me in extending a heartfelt ‘‘thank tion to supporting its members goes above and for his valor, he was posthumously award- you’’ to the Audrain County Commissioners, and beyond expectations. She is an essential ed the Purple Heart and the Korean Ambas- the Exercise Tiger Commemorative Founda- member of Local 276 who has given her time sador for Peace medal. tion, and the Coast Guard Station Barnegat and talents to helping others. Private Smead will finally receive the burial Light, for organizing these memorial events Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- he deserves with full military honors at the each year since 1989. On April 28th, it is my leagues to join me in congratulating Karen Saratoga National Cemetery this summer. On fervent hope that we all take a moment to re- Rohrssen and extending our best wishes to behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional Dis- member the victims and veterans of Exercise her for continued success. Her leadership will trict, I am honored to remember Private Tiger and to re-affirm our commitment to hon- be greatly missed, but I know she will continue Smead’s great sacrifice, and I thank him for oring their legacy each day through selfless to be an active member of our community and his service to his country, protecting our Amer- service to others in our community. continue to support local union members. ican ideals of freedom and democracy for all.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26AP8.008 E26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 26, 2021 IN HONOR OF THE VICTIMS OF ‘‘He was a simple man,’’ Mr. Dillon said. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to THE SHOOTING AT THE INDIAN- ‘‘He used to pray and meditate a lot, and he Matthew’s friends and families during this APOLIS FEDEX FACILITY did community service.’’ Authorities pro- time of great sorrow,’’ the university said in vided Mr. Singh’s age as 68, but his family a tweet. ´ told the newspaper that he was 70. HON. ANDRE CARSON AMARJIT SEKHON LETTER FROM SIKH COMMUNITY OF INDIANA A mother of two sons, Ms Sekhon began INDIANAPOLIS FEDEX MASS SHOOTING— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES working at the FedEx facility six months SUPPORTING THE SIKH COMMUNITY Monday, April 26, 2021 ago on an overnight shift, her niece told the DEAR REP. CARSON, like you, we are deeply New York Times. saddened by the senseless act of deadly vio- Mr. CARSON. Madam Speaker, I rise with ‘‘She was a workaholic, she always was lence at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis my fellow Congressional colleagues from working, working. She would never sit still where eight people were viciously murdered, lndiana to honor the 8 Hoosiers we lost in the unless she felt really bad,’’ her brother-in- including four Sikhs. On behalf of the Sikh senseless shooting at the FedEx facility in In- law, Kuldip Sekhon, told the Associated Coalition, the nation’s largest Sikh civil dianapolis. Press news agency. rights organization, we write to urge your While officials said Sekhon was 48, her rel- action in support of the investigation and to We also honor those who were injured, and atives said she was 49. outline longer-term recommendations that pray that they have a full and fast recovery. Ms. Kaur had been planning to make her can help ensure the future safety of the di- The deceased were our friends, family and ‘‘renowned yogurt’’ to celebrate for her verse communities across the United States. neighbors. granddaughter’s second birthday at a large By way of background, Sikhism is the They had hopes, dreams, and plans for the family gathering on Saturday, Rimpi Girn, a world’s fifth largest religion, with over 25 future—only to have their lives tragically cut family member, told the New York Times. million followers. Sikhs began settling in In- short. ‘‘And today we’re gathering to plan a fu- diana more than 50 years ago, and the community established its first gurdwara (Sikh And sadly, they are part of a much larger neral,’’ she said. Authorities said Kaur was 64, but her fam- house of worship) in 1999. We estimate that group of Hoosiers and Americans we have ily told media outlets she was 50. there are at least 8,000–10,000 Sikhs who cur- lost to gun violence. Samaria Blackwell was a 19-year-old soc- rently live in Indiana. In the last two dec- As our community and our state grieve, and cer and basketball enthusiast who dreamed ades, the Sikh population in greater Indian- as we seek to move forward, we pledge to of becoming a police officer. apolis has experienced significant growth. As never forget those we lost—in this shooting, or Her parents, Jeff and Tammi Blackwell, a community that has proudly been a part of any other senseless act of violence. said they were ‘‘blessed by the Lord to have the Indiana fabric for generations, Sikhs de- Their legacies will live on through our efforts such a fun-loving, caring daughter as the serve to be safe in their workplaces, homes, schools, and houses of worship—without hate to save lives in the future. baby of our family’’, in a statement posted on GoFundMe page launched to fund funeral and bias. Hoosiers are resilient, and we will continue and other expenses. We recognize that a motive has not yet working hard to create safer communities ‘‘Samaria was tenacious in everything she been established by law enforcement; how- across America, always carrying the memory did, from playing basketball and soccer to ever, the attacker’s knowledge of the demo- of those we have lost in our hearts. being a lifeguard for Indy Parks,’’ they said. graphics of this workplace and who he was We will never forget them. ‘‘As an intelligent, straight-A student, Sa- targeting, as well as his personal history [Apr. 18, 2021] maria could have done anything she chose to must be taken into account in order to ac- put her mind to.’’ knowledge the impact of hate, bias and white INDIANAPOLIS FEDEX SHOOTING: WHO WERE Mr. Weisert was a former Air Force officer supremacist activity affecting our commu- THE EIGHT VICTIMS? who served in Vietnam and had previously nities. Based on public reporting, the shooter Officials in Indianapolis have released the worked as a mechanical engineer ‘‘to make allegedly had a propensity for violence— names of the eight people who were killed ends meet’’, his son, Mike Weisert, told the something his mother had previously warned when a gunman opened fire at a FedEx ware- New York Times. Mike Weisert said his fa- law enforcement about. On March 3, 2020 house on Thursday night. ther had been thinking of retiring in the Brandon Hole’s mother went to the Indianap- Among the victims were four members of coming months. olis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) the local Sikh community—including a Mr. Weisert’s wife of 50 years, Mary Carol after her son had purchased a shotgun. She mother, a father and two grandmothers. Weisert, told local broadcaster WKRC she warned law enforcement that her son might Other victims include two 19-year-olds, a felt ‘‘terror, horror, fear, shock’’ at his commit ‘‘suicide by cop.’’ At this time, FBI university graduate and a father. death. ‘‘I don’t know how else to describe agents stated that they did not identify Hole Local Sikhs say they feel ‘‘traumatized’’ it.’’ as espousing a racially motivated ideology . by the attack. A fan of action and classic movies, he en- However, according to April 20, 2021 media It remains unclear if Sikhs were targeted, joyed playing country and bluegrass guitar, reports, when IMPD officers went to the fam- authorities say. according to the New York Times. ily’s home, one of the officers went upstairs About 90% of workers at the facility are Mike Weisert described his father as ‘‘a to seize the shotgun and ‘‘observed what members of the local Sikh community, po- very decent, kind man, very dedicated to through his training and experience indi- lice chief Randal Taylor said. Here’s what we protecting and providing for the ones he cated was white supremist websites’’ on know about the victims. loved’’. Hole’s computer. At the time, officers also AMARJEET JOHAL, 66 Ms. Smith was a sister and daughter, the reportedly notified the criminal intelligence Johal was a ‘‘mother, grandmother and Indianapolis Star reported her family saying. unit about what was observed on Hole’s com- The recent High School graduate was member of the Indianapolis’ Sikh commu- puter and took the shotgun to the police de- awaiting her first pay cheque after starting nity’’, according to the Indianapolis Star. partment’s property room with ‘‘seized by work at the plant two weeks ago, a family Her granddaughter, Komal Chohan, says dangerous person’’ written on the inventory member told the newspaper. she is ‘‘heartbroken’’ at the death of her sheet. To that end, the Sikh Coalition ‘‘She was a lovely, beautiful and youthful ‘‘naniji’’, or grandmother. strongly urges both the IMPD and the FBI to teenage girl,’’ a family member told the In- ‘‘I have several family members who work fully investigate Mr. Hole’s attack on the In- dianapolis Star. ‘‘She had just started to at the particular facility and are dianapolis FedEx facility, including all bias buckle down and get a job and take life a lit- traumatised,’’ Ms Chohan said in a state- motivating factors which may be at play. tle more serious.’’ It was no accident that the shooter tar- ment released by the Sikh Coalition. Mr. Alexander was a former Butler Univer- geted this particular FedEx facility where he ‘‘My nani, my family, and our families sity student who had worked at FedEx for had previously worked and knew was over- should not feel unsafe at work, at their place several years, according to the Indianapolis whelmingly staffed by Sikhs. This was not a of worship, or anywhere,’’ she said. ‘‘Enough Star. crime of convenience or a spur-of-the-mo- is enough—our community has been through ‘‘‘He was a great kid. He loved to play golf. ment attack; it was one of methodical plan- enough trauma.’’ Had a big heart—always had a smile on his ning and selection. As such, we implore your JASWINDER SINGH face,’’ Albert Ashcraft, a former FedEx col- office to help ensure that there is an unfet- Mr. Singh only started working at the league, told the newspaper. tered investigation into motive, without FedEx facility this week and had told every- ‘‘Everybody liked him,’’ Ashcraft said. ‘‘He leaving any stone unturned regarding bias as one how excited he was, an inlaw, Harjap was always saving somebody’s ass. People a motivating factor. We also ask that your Singh Dillon, told the New York Times. He would bring doughnuts in and he was always office ensure that these concerns are not pre- said Mr. Singh had been working a night- sticking doughnuts back for his drivers.’’ maturely dismissed. shift sorting mail when the attack happened. ‘‘The Butler community is mourning the The most recent available FBI data shows An active member of the local temple, Mr. loss of Matthew Alexander, a former student that 2019 was the deadliest year for hate Singh had moved to Indianapolis from Cali- who was killed tragically along with seven crimes. Sadly, Sikhs were once again among fornia. others at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis. the top five faith groups targeted on the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26AP8.014 E26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS April 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E453 basis of religion. As members of a religious TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT REMEMBERING LYNNE JORDAN minority who have been frequently targeted PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT TURLEY in violent attacks, often motivated by bias, we remain deeply concerned about how bias, SPEECH OF bigotry and the resulting backlash impact HON. STEVE COHEN all of our communities. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To address these broader concerns, we re- OF MISSISSIPPI quest that your office stand in solidarity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, April 26, 2021 with the Sikh community and other minor- Monday, April 19, 2021 Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today ity communities and pledge action that will to pay tribute to my friend Lynne Jordan ensure the safety of your constituents by Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Turley, a music and arts educator and a civic supporting the policy goals shared below: Speaker, I include in the RECORD an exchange leader who lived a life full of purpose and 1. Unequivocally demand that local, state, of letters between the Committee on Home- meaning. and federal law enforcement agencies con- land Security and the Committee on the Budg- Lynne gave to others because she cared for duct a comprehensive and thorough inves- et on H.R. 396, the ‘‘Transit Security Grant them and wanted to make the world a better tigation into the shooter’s motive including Program Flexibility Act’’. place. She did this through her profession as accurately identifying any nexus to white HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, an educator, both in Memphis and in New supremacist ideology based on the shooter’s COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, York City, where she helped to produce edu- personal history. Doing so would signal to Washington, DC, April 7, 2021. your constituents that no one should be tar- Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, cational texts. geted because of their race, color, religion, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, She participated in civic affairs, both political national origin, sexual orientation, gender, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. and charitable. She was always for the can- gender identity, or disability. DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: I write to con- didate who supported the underdog and the 2. Improve hate crime reporting by passing firm our mutual understanding regarding downtrodden. H.R. 396, the Transit Security Grant Pro- the recently re-introduced Jabara-Heyer NO Civically, the Lynne and Henry Turley Mem- gram Flexibility Act. H.R. 396 contains pro- HATE Act [H.R. 2383/S. 1086] and ensuring phis Center at Rhodes College will and has visions that fall within the rule X jurisdic- that all law enforcement agencies are re- contributed to the betterment of our city. tion of the Committee on the Budget. How- Lynne was a talented musician who played quired to report hate crimes.This should be ever, the committee agrees to waive formal part of a larger initiative that prioritizes consideration of the bill. her piano and sang to the enjoyment of chil- data collection, a key component of civil The Committee on the Budget takes this dren and friends both in person and on her rights enforcement and ensuring compliance action with the mutual understanding that WKNO television program. with federal hate crime and nondiscrimina- we do not waive any jurisdiction over the Lynne was a good friend to me both person- tion laws. subject matter contained in this or similar ally and politically. She was sweet and smart 3. Close the loophole that limits federal legislation, and the committee will be appro- and cheery. She had good values that she prosecution of mixed-motive hate crimes by priately consulted and involved as the bill or shared and a big heart that was always open. reintroducing and passing the Justice for similar legislation moves forward so that we Her journey from Selma to Memphis to New Victims of Hate Crime Act. To effectively may address any remaining issues within our York and back to Memphis was eventful and combat hate crimes, law enforcement and jurisdiction. The committee also reserves the right to seek appointment to any House- exciting. advocates need the tools to hold offenders Senate conference convened on this legisla- She was the perfect spouse for her husband accountable and ensure our justice system tion or similar legislation and requests your Henry as she complemented his abilities and protects all Americans. This important support if such a request is made. talents and the two were greater for having change addresses a split in federal courts on Finally, I would appreciate your response each other. She had a host of friends, a group the interpretation of the motive requirement to this letter confirming this understanding, in the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, known as ‘‘the Wild Women’’ who were very and I ask that a copy of our exchange of let- active in community affairs, got involved in Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 that ters on this matter be included in the Con- currently leaves many victims without jus- politics and encouraged people to vote and gressional Record during floor consideration make a difference. tice. of the bill. I look forward to continuing to When they set their minds to something, 4. Reintroduce and pass the Disarm Hate work with you as this measure moves Act to keep weapons of mass destruction out through the legislative process. they got it done. There wasn’t a bigger Mem- of the hands of dangerous individuals. Shoot- Sincerely, phis Grizzlies fan than Lynne, who loved going ers opening fire on houses of worship, com- JOHN YARMUTH, to every game and knew all the players, all munity centers, and other soft targets are Chairman. the fans, and all the ushers. She loved them becoming far too common. More than 10,000 and they loved her. hate crimes in the U.S. involved a firearm. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, I extend my deepest condolences to her Anyone who has been convicted of a mis- COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, husband and my dear friend, Henry; her ex- demeanor hate crime should not be allowed Washington, DC, April 9, 2021. tended family, and her many friends. She led to jeopardize the peace of communities. Hon. JOHN YARMUTH, Chairman, Committee on the Budget, an exemplary life and will be greatly missed. 5. Request state and federal funding for House of Representatives, Washington, DC. f 360-degree victim assistance services that in- DEAR CHAIRMAN YARMUTH: Thank you for STATE OF ISRAEL AT 73 clude language accessible hate crime report- your letter regarding H.R. 396, the ‘‘Transit ing, mental health services, comprehensive Security Grant Program Flexibility Act.’’ I trauma-informed support, and technical as- recognize that the Committee on the Budget HON. ELAINE G. LURIA sistance and advocates for victims and sur- has a jurisdictional interest in H.R. 396, and OF VIRGINIA vivors of hate crimes and mass casualty inci- appreciate your effort to allow this bill to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents such as these. considered on the House floor. We are also happy to provide resources, I concur with you that forgoing action on Monday, April 26, 2021 sample social media messaging, information the bill does not in any way prejudice the Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I include in Committee on the Budget with respect to its on the Sikh community, and guidance on the RECORD remarks submitted at the request how to support the aforementioned rec- jurisdictional prerogatives on this bill or similar legislation in the future, and I would of a Virginia Beach constituent, Rabbi Dr. ommendations. If you would like us to keep Israel Zoberman, of Temple Lev Tikvah and is you informed about vigils or other ways to support your effort to seek appointment of an appropriate number of conferees to any a reflection of his views: support the Indianapolis Sikh community, House-Senate conference involving this leg- Distinguished Israeli historian Tom Segev please let us know and we will make sure to islation. was born in Jerusalem in 1945, earned his share those with you. I will include our letters on H.R. 396 in the doctorate at Boston University and his We thank you for your efforts to help pro- Congressional Record during floor consider- books were translated into fourteen lan- tect the communities we serve and look for- ation of this bill. I look forward to working guages. In his A State At Any Cost (The Life ward to working with your office to move with you on this legislation and other mat- of David Ben-Gurion). Farrar, Straus and these important policy priorities forward. ters of great importance to this nation. Girous. 2018, he treats us to a mesmerizing Sincerely, Sincerely, account of Israel’s first prime minister’s tu- SIM J. SINGH, BENNIE G. THOMPSON, multuous life in the context of fateful times Sikh Coalition. Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security. for the Jewish people and humanity. It is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26AP8.015 E26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 26, 2021 based on a newly released treasure trove of Poland, he established with two friends the tributions to his community will be memorial- archival material shedding more light on the Ezra Association, pledging to speak only He- ized in the happy memories created in the interaction between complex times and a brew. green spaces his work made possible; and his complex personality of significant contrasts. The multi-faceted Ben-Gurion opposed the Ben-Gurion was a politician-philosopher- watershed 1967 War, afterwards preferring a inspiring example will be carried forward by a poet, or equally the other way around, which smaller Israel at peace with its Arab neigh- loving family and a grateful community, whose he probably preferred. Born in Plonsk, Po- bors, attested in his support for the 1947 U.N. lives were touched, in so many ways, by his land on October 16, 1886 as Daveed Yosef Partition Resolution. He died before wit- devotion to service. Fred is survived by his Green, he died on December 1, 1973 in Tel nessing Israel’s negotiated peace with Egypt four children and eight grandchildren. His Aviv, Israel shortly following the traumatic and Jordan along with the recent Abraham name will also live on through the Fred Yom Kippur War. Indicative of his total at- Accords, adding four more Arab countries. Arbanas Golf Course, christened in his honor. tachment to realizing the Zionist dream, he Ben-Gurion’s single-mindedness and utter Fred was an icon to his community and a regarded his arrival in Jaffa, Palestine on devotion to his cause of creating a Jewish September 7, 1906 from Odessa, Russia as his model public servant. His good deeds and state in times of unparalleled pain and mes- commitment to helping others bring to mind preferred birthdate so engraved on his state- sianic promise, remains his crowning glory. ly memorial besides his wife Paula, in the Both visionary and practical, Segev aptly Acts 20:35: ‘‘In all things I have shown you Negev, Israel’s mostly desert land. concludes, ‘‘People believed in him because that by working hard in this way we must help Admired as likely Israel’s leading founder, he believed in himself.’’ the weak and remember the words of the Lord his finest hour, rightly identified by Segev, Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed was his heroic decision to declare Israeli Rabbi Dr. Israel Zoberman is the founder of Temple Lev Tikvah in Virginia Beach. He was to give than to receive.’ ’’ Fred Arbanas em- statehood on May 14, 1948 immediately fol- bodied what it means to give rather than re- lowing the British departure which upended born in Chu, Kazakhstan, in 1945 to Polish ceive. Whether he was giving his all on the its Mandate since 1917. Holocaust survivors and was raised in Haifa, Early on in his budding career as a Zionist Israel. field, or giving his service in the halls of the politician in Poland, he proved to be a mas- Jackson County legislature—whether he was f ter of detail, thoroughly studying any given giving to his team or to his community at subject before him, particularly recording in IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE large—Fred Arbanas was always giving. his notebook statistical and economic infor- AND LEGACY OF FRED ARBANAS Madam Speaker, please join me in remem- mation. Ben-Gurion was also known to be a bering the incredible, vibrant life of Fred lover and obsessive collector of books, which HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER Arbanas. Please also join me in offering con- he shipped home when abroad, amassing an dolences to his family and all those mourning impressive library. He favored Plato though OF MISSOURI his loss. Let us seek to emulate his example he copied in ancient Greek from Aristotle; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES identifying with Plato’s model of the philos- in the work we do here in Congress by re- opher-ruler he sought to blend his states- Monday, April 26, 2021 membering that service is about setting our manship for the reborn Jewish state given a Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise talents upon the alter of change and making long lack of sovereignty with a rabbinic tra- today with a heavy heart to recognize the life life better for those in our communities. dition celebrating argumentation. and accomplishments of Fred Arbanas, who f The late Professor Yigael Yadin, the famed Dead Sea Scrolls’ scholar who served as IDF recently passed away at the age of 82. A hus- TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF Chief of Staff and Deputy Prime Minister, is band, father, grandfather, athlete, public serv- CHARLES GESCHKE purported to opine that Ben-Gurion was en- ant, and Kansas City icon, Fred was widely vious of those with academic standing and loved and will be fondly remembered. In his thus his enormous drive for acquiring books. youth, Fred played for the Kansas City Chiefs HON. ANNA G. ESHOO OF CALIFORNIA Ben-Gurion regarded Dr. Chaim Weitzmann, and set records on the field. After his retire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Israel’s first President, who was instrument from professional football, Fred dedi- mental in the breakthrough 1917 Balfour cated himself to a life of service as an influen- Monday, April 26, 2021 Declaration, as his archrival and refused to allow him to sign the Independence Declara- tial player in the Jackson County legislature Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today tion. for more than four decades of stunning com- to honor the life of Charles Geschke, known to Ben-Gurion felt some guilt for not doing munity development. all as Chuck, a pioneer and a giant in Silicon more to save fellow Jews during the Holo- Born in Detroit, Michigan, Fred’s introduction Valley, who died on April 16, 2021, at the age caust and his encounter with the surviving to Kansas City was through his time on the of 81, at his home in Los Altos, California. He remnant was painful. He could not even Kansas City Chiefs, then the Dallas Texans, was born on September 11, 1939, and grew bring himself to visit Poland at war’s end as a tight end. For eight years, Fred set up in Cleveland, Ohio, where his father was a and was relentless about the survivors leaving Poland for Germany’s American zone records for the Chiefs and helped bring them photoengraver and his mother a paralegal. through the B’richa (Escape) organization to two Super Bowls and a World Champion- Chuck was a deeply faith-filled man who headquartered in Paris. My family and I ship. Before his remarkable life came to end, once considered entering the Catholic priest- were among some 200,000 surviving Jewish Fred had been inducted into the Chiefs’ Hall of hood. He attended a Jesuit high school and refugees enabled to leave Poland. Ben- Fame, the Missouri Hall of Fame, the Michi- studied liberal arts at Xavier University in Cin- Gurion’s goal was to bring them all to the gan Hall of Fame, and the Pro Football Hall of cinnati. He earned a master’s degree in math- emerging Jewish state with my own family Fame’s All-Time AFL Team. Even in the face ematics there and later earned a Ph.D. in arriving there as Israel celebrated its first of an injury at the height of his career, Mr. computer science at Carnegie Mellon. He Independence Day. Earlier, Ben-Gurion Arbanas continued to play and persevere, in- worked as a math professor, then at the De- sought to create a temporary Jewish State fense Department’s Advanced Research in Germany’s Bavaria but denied by General spiring those around him. Eisenhauer, who did agree to settle in the In 1973, after his departure from the NFL, Projects Agency. He was hired by Xerox to American Zone many fleeing East European Fred joined the Jackson County legislature. work at its Palo Alto Research Center where Jews. Between 1974 and 1989, Mr. Arbanas served he met John Warnock, Ph.D., and they joined Ben-Gurion bemoaned that the Holocaust as the chairman of the legislature four sepa- together in leaving Xerox to found what is now deprived the nascent nation of its best rate times. His tenure in politics was dedicated Adobe Inc. human potential, more than the high num- to transforming the County’s recreational serv- Chuck created a highly successful and im- ber of Jewish victims. He credited the lead- ices and amenities. Over the course of his 41- portant company, one of Silicon Valley’s great- ership and financial support of American est, that enabled desktop publishing which has Jews for making a critical difference in the year career, Jackson County came to boast 1948 War. He was concerned during the Cold the third largest county parks system in the had worldwide impact. The New York Times, War years that a Soviet nuclear strike on United States, with more than 20,000 acres of (4/20/2021) opened its obituary of him by ask- New York would deprive Israel of Jewish land dedicated to that purpose. Fred also ing, support, becoming convinced that Israel re- played a considerable role in the paving of ‘‘If you sent a PDF on your computer quired a nuclear capability for its very sur- every road in unincorporated Jackson County today, thank him. In 1980, he and a colleague vival, ever-worried of a second Holocaust. He and in the relocation of the county jail, projects created a way of sending digital documents believed in the potential of nuclear energy in to a printer, starting a company, Adobe.’’ In developing the vast wilderness of the Negev’s of great importance to the county at the time. the same piece, the Times quoted him as say- desert. Ben-Gurion viewed Israel as the only There is no doubt that Fred Arbanas was a ing this regarding his immense success; ‘‘En- authentic Jewish center with ‘‘Hebrew Edu- pillar of the Jackson County community. His gineers dream of building something that cation’’ as the link with the Diaspora. Back dedication to the county and his place in Kan- millions of people will use; that’s their ulti- in 1900 when he was only fourteen in Plonsk, sas City history will not be forgotten; his con- mate goal.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26AP8.018 E26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS April 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E455 I don’t think many engineers are moti- lington Chamber of Commerce, the Cotton PERSONAL EXPLANATION vated by money. They’re motivated by hav- Bowl Association, the Arlington Convention & ing an impact.’’ Visitors Bureau, the Arlington YMCA, River HON. BOB GIBBS Chuck was a gentle person with a self-dep- Legacy Foundation, and Project Restore Hope OF OHIO recating sense of humor and was unrelentingly Foundation; as a co-chair of the Salvation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES generous. With his wife Nan, they donated Army annual luncheon; as a committee chair- millions to non-profits and universities. He was man and Sunday School teacher at First Bap- Monday, April 26, 2021 a fair-minded boss and with Dr. Warnock, em- tist Church Arlington; and as chairman of the Mr. GIBBS. Madam Speaker, I was unable ployed the ‘‘golden rule’’ in the treatment of 2014 Arlington school district bond committee. to attend votes in Washington, D.C. due to a employees. He was a man of great faith and Jeff is completing his final term as Mayor of health issue which prevented me from trav- a model for corporate leaders to emulate. Arlington in June 2021, drawing to a close a eling from my home district. Had I been He received numerous well-deserved remarkable tenure of civic service that has present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call awards, including the National Medal of Tech- spanned six years, between 2015 and 2021; No. 123; NAY on Roll Call No. 124; YEA on nology and Innovation Award in 2009, with Dr. and Mayor Williams came into office with a Roll Call No. 125; YEA on Roll Call No. 126; Warnock, and served on many foundation message that it was time for change and, dur- NAY on Roll Call No. 127; YEA on Roll Call boards. He was proud of what he created in ing his tenure, played a vital role, championing No. 128; NAY on Roll Call No. 129; YEA on business, but his family was his greatest municipal projects such as the Abram Street Roll Call No. 130; YEA on Roll Call No. 131; treasure. rebuild, a new Downtown Library and City and NAY on Roll Call No. 133. I had the privilege of knowing Chuck for Center, and two new recreation centers (the f decades and shared an enduring friendship East Arlington Branch Library and The Bea- with him. I sought his wise counsel and prac- HONORING THE HEUVELTON VOL- con); downtown development including Urban tical advice, always learning from him and ap- UNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ON Union, East Main, and the Levitt Pavilion ex- preciating his depth of knowledge and integ- ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS pansion; and innovation including on-demand rity. FOUNDING transit, high speed solutions, and an Envision Madam Speaker, I ask the entire House of Center. Representatives to join me in extending our HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK condolences to Chuck Geschke’s wife Nan, He supported important economic projects OF NEW YORK his sons Peter and John, his daughter Kathy including redeveloping the old Six Flags Mall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES into the Arlington Logistics Center; opening Orciuoli, and his seven beloved grandchildren. Monday, April 26, 2021 We are a better, stronger nation because of Summit Racing, Rent the Runway, a UPS re- this great and good man. gional hub, and Nanoscope Technologies in Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise f Arlington; and relocating the national head- today to honor the service of the brave first re- quarters of DR Horton, Texas Health Re- sponders of the Heuvelton Volunteer Fire De- IN HONOR OF MAYOR JEFF sources, and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor to partment as they celebrate the 100th anniver- WILLIAMS Arlington. sary of its founding. From the beginning, this And, over the past six years, the entertain- fire department has shown tremendous dedi- HON. MARC A. VEASEY ment district exploded. Texas Live, Live by cation to protecting and serving the village of OF TEXAS Loews, and the new Globe Life Field opened Heuvelton and surrounding municipalities in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the public. Globe Life Park was repurposed. St. Lawrence County. First established on April 17, 1921, the Monday, April 26, 2021 The National Medal of Honor Museum chose Arlington to be its future home. Mayor Wil- Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department has Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today liams helped to safely bring the World Series, grown from its original membership of 26 vol- to pay tribute to a friend and the retiring Mayor Professional Bull Riders World Finals, and Na- unteers to a network of local firefighters, emer- of Arlington, Texas. Warren Jeff Williams is a tional Finals Rodeo to town during the pan- gency medical technicians, divers, and fire po- dedicated public servant and an advocate for demic. lice capable of responding to any emergency. Arlington. His leadership will be missed but I Under the direction of its inaugural chief, know he will continue to be an active member He worked to establish a Unity Council to Claude H. Preston, the fire brigade once of our community. study equity and equality in our community rushed to fires with a hand-drawn cart and Jeff grew up in Sherman, Texas but often and Unite Arlington Weekends to serve those buckets at the sounding of the church bells at visited relatives in Arlington and attended in need. St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Now, since the Texas Rangers games as a child. Mayor Williams’s efforts have not gone un- installation of the town’s first fire siren in 1932, His father and grandfather worked in the noticed across our nation. He was selected by a test siren can be heard every day at noon, construction business but Jeff had a plan to the U.S. Conference of Mayors to serve as the except Sundays, as it has for the past 90 go to law school until he got to Texas Tech Chairman of the prestigious U.S. Metro years. The Department today can service any University where he became interested in en- Economies committee for his incredible results emergency call in the Heuvelton area and gineering and ultimately received his Bachelor and experience in economic development. He often aids neighboring departments. of Science degree in Civil Engineering in was also selected as 1 of 20 Mayors to partici- Despite its humble beginnings and starting 1981. Texas Tech is also where Jeff met his pate in the Harvard Bloomberg Leadership with one ‘‘modern’’ Sanford fire engine, the wife, Karen, a photography student. program as well as the Yale School of Man- department now has a fleet of engines and Jeff and Karen, now have 3 adult children, agement for CEO’s and Mayors. Mayor Wil- emergency vehicles and a dedicated team Natalie, Suzanne, and Ryan, and 7 grand- liams worked tirelessly to seek pandemic relief equipped with modern medical technologies. children, all under the age of 6. They moved funding on a national scale. Currently, the Sanford engine is still in use to Arlington in 1984, and their children grew Mayor Williams’s adept and forward-looking after undergoing multiple restorations and can up attending Arlington public schools. leadership has helped guide Arlington through frequently be seen in local parades. In an ex- Jeff is the President and CEO of Graham a transformative period in its history, and his pansion of additional services still provided Associates, a civil engineering and surveying many valuable contributions will continue to today, Heuvelton and Ogdensburg firefighters firm based in Arlington. He has been the Civil resonate in the years to come. partnered together to create a joint ‘‘First Re- Engineer on many landmark projects including sponders’’ program in 1989, intending to be AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Park, Parks Mall, Jeff has a gift of empowering citizens, fos- first on the scene, even prior to the Rescue IH–30 Three Bridges, and River Legacy Living tering partnerships, and encouraging us to all Squad’s arrival. Volunteers of the Heuvelton Science Center. Jeff has been recognized as Dream Big. crew faithfully assist in the time of need and a Distinguished Engineer by his alma mater Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- display the compassionate spirit and lending and is a member of the Civil Engineering leagues to join me in congratulating Mayor hand that is customary in the North Country. Honor Fraternity at both Texas Tech and the Jeff Williams and extending our best wishes to Members of the Heuvelton Volunteer Fire University of Texas at Arlington. him for continued success in his future en- Department serve as extraordinary examples In addition to his success as an engineer, deavors. He has given his time and talents to of those who sacrifice for the good of the com- Jeff is also dedicated to serving his commu- Arlington, which is a better place because of munity. Throughout the strain of the current nity. He has served on the boards of the Ar- his service. pandemic, they continue to put out fires and to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26AP8.020 E26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 26, 2021 provide care for their neighbors. On behalf of vent and respond to the misuse of com- District of Columbia Circuit, Candace New York’s 21st Congressional District, I am munications services that facilitates Jackson-Akiwumi, of Illinois, to be honored to recognize the 100th anniversary of domestic violence and other crimes, S. United States Circuit Judge for the 163, to address the workforce needs of the Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department, a Seventh Circuit, Julien Xavier Neals, the telecommunications industry, S. and Zahid N. Quraishi, each to be a cornerstone in the community. 198, to require the Federal Communica- United States District Judge for the f tions Commission to incorporate data District of New Jersey, and Regina M. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS on maternal health outcomes into its Rodriguez, to be United States District broadband health maps, S. 316, to es- Judge for the District of Colorado. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tablish a temperature checks pilot pro- SD–G50 agreed to by the Senate of February 4, gram for air transportation, S. 326, to 1 p.m. 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- require the Secretary of Commerce to Select Committee on Intelligence tem for a computerized schedule of all conduct an assessment and analysis of To receive a closed briefing on certain meetings and hearings of Senate com- the effects of broadband deployment intelligence matters. and adoption on the economy of the mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- SVC–217 United States, S. 381, to establish the 2 p.m. tees, and committees of conference. National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, This title requires all such committees Committee on Appropriations and Characterization Council, S. 558, to Subcommittee on Legislative Branch establish a national integrated flood to notify the Office of the Senate Daily To hold hearings to examine proposed information system within the Na- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- budget estimates and justification for tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- mittee—of the time, place and purpose fiscal year 2022 for the Library of Con- ministration, S. 576, to amend title 14, of the meetings, when scheduled and gress, the Congressional Budget Office, United States Code, to require the and the Government Accountability any cancellations or changes in the Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking op- Office. meetings as they occur. erations in the Great Lakes to mini- As an additional procedure along mize commercial disruption in the win- SD–192 with the computerization of this infor- ter months, S. 593, to restrict the impo- 2:30 p.m. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily sition by the Secretary of Homeland Committee on Armed Services Security of fines, penalties, duties, or Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Digest will prepare this information for Capabilities printing in the Extensions of Remarks tariffs applicable only to coastwise voyages, or prohibit otherwise quali- To hold hearings to examine United section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD fied non-United States citizens from States Special Operations Command’s on Monday and Wednesday of each serving as crew, on specified vessels efforts to sustain the readiness of spe- week. transporting passengers between the cial operations forces and transform Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, State of Washington and the State of the force for future security chal- April 27, 2021 may be found in the Daily Alaska, to address a Canadian cruise lenges. Digest of today’s RECORD. ship ban and the extraordinary impacts SR–232A of the COVID–19 pandemic on Alaskan Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Manage- MEETINGS SCHEDULED communities, S. 735, to amend the Sci- entific and Advanced-Technology Act ment Support APRIL 28 of 1992 to further support advanced To hold hearings to examine defense ac- technological manufacturing, S. 1106, quisition programs and acquisition re- 9:30 a.m. to prohibit the sale of shark fins, S. form. Committee on Appropriations 1259, to provide that crib bumpers shall SR–222 Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, be considered banned hazardous prod- Committee on Homeland Security and Science, and Related Agencies ucts under section 8 of the Consumer Governmental Affairs To hold hearings to examine proposed Product Safety Act, S. 1260, to estab- Government Operations and Border Man- budget estimates and justification for lish a new Directorate for Technology agement fiscal year 2022 for the Office of the and Innovation in the National Science To hold hearings to examine the non- U.S. Trade Representative. Foundation, to establish a regional governmental organization perspective SD–192 technology hub program, to require a on the southwest border. Committee on Homeland Security and strategy and report on economic secu- VTC Governmental Affairs rity, science, research, innovation, Committee on Indian Affairs Business meeting to consider the nomi- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- To hold an oversight hearing to examine nations of Kiran Arjandas Ahuja, of tablish a critical supply chain resil- the COVID–19 response in Native com- Massachusetts, to be Director of the iency program, an original bill relating munities, focusing on Native education Office of Personnel Management, and to marine mammals, and the nomina- systems one year later. Anton George Hajjar, of Maryland, tions of Donet Dominic Graves, Jr., of SD–628 Amber Faye McReynolds, of Colorado, Ohio, to be Deputy Secretary of Com- Committee on the Judiciary and Ronald Stroman, of the District of merce, and Bill Nelson, of Florida, to Subcommittee on the Constitution Columbia, each to be a Governor of the be Administrator of the National Aero- To hold hearings to examine stopping United States Postal Service. nautics and Space Administration. gun violence, focusing on extreme risk SD–342 SH–216 order/‘‘red flag’’ laws. 10 a.m. Committee on Environment and Public SD–226 Committee on Appropriations Works 3 p.m. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Committee on Appropriations and Related Agencies dent’s proposed budget request for fis- Subcommittee on Military Construction To hold hearings to examine health dis- cal year 2022 for the Environmental and Veterans Affairs, and Related parities in Indian Country, focusing on Protection Agency. Agencies a review of the Indian Health Service’s SR–301 To hold hearings to examine the VA tele- COVID response and future needs. Committee on Foreign Relations health program, focusing on leveraging SD–138 Business meeting to consider the nomi- recent investments to build future ca- Committee on Banking, Housing, and nation of Bonnie D. Jenkins, of New pacity. Urban Affairs York, to be Under Secretary of State SD–138 To hold hearings to examine the reemer- for Arms Control and International Se- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs gence of rent-a-bank. curity, and other pending nominations. To hold hearings to examine S. 89, to re- WEBEX SD–106/VTC quire the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Committee on Commerce, Science, and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, to secure medical opinions for veterans Transportation and Pensions with service-connected disabilities who Business meeting to consider S. 15, to re- To hold hearings to examine the response die from COVID–19 to determine wheth- quire the Federal Trade Commission to to COVID–19, focusing on using lessons er their service-connected disabilities submit a report to Congress on scams learned to address mental health and were the principal or contributory targeting seniors, S. 115, to direct the substance use disorders. causes of death, S. 189, to amend title Secretary of Commerce to conduct a SD–430 38, United States Code, to provide for study and submit to Congress a report Committee on the Judiciary annual cost-of-living adjustments to be on the effects of the COVID–19 pan- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- made automatically by law each year demic on the travel and tourism indus- tions of Ketanji Brown Jackson, to be in the rates of disability compensation try in the United States, S. 120, to pre- United States Circuit Judge for the for veterans with service-connected

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Apr 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26AP8.023 E26APPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS April 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E457 disabilities and the rates of dependency indemnity compensation paid to cer- Committee on Banking, Housing, and and indemnity compensation for sur- tain survivors of certain veterans, S. Urban Affairs vivors of certain service-connected dis- 1031, to require the Comptroller Gen- To hold hearings to examine the dignity abled veterans, S. 219, to require the eral of the United States to conduct a of work. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to in- study on disparities associated with WEBEX crease the amount of certain payments race and ethnicity with respect to cer- Committee on Commerce, Science, and during the emergency period resulting tain benefits administered by the Sec- Transportation from the COVID–19 pandemic, S. 437, to retary of Veterans Affairs, S. 1039, to To hold hearings to examine the nomina- amend title 38, United States Code, to amend title 38, United States Code, to tion of Eric S. Lander, of Massachu- concede exposure to airborne hazards improve compensation for disabilities and toxins from burn pits under certain occurring in Persian Gulf War vet- setts, to be Director of the Office of circumstances, S. 444, to amend title erans, S. 1071, to authorize the Sec- Science and Technology Policy. 38, United States Code, to authorize the retary of Veterans Affairs to carry out SR–253 Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pro- a pilot program to provide pension Committee on Energy and Natural Re- vide or assist in providing an addi- claim enhancement assistance to indi- sources tional vehicle adapted for operation by viduals submitting claims for pension To hold hearings to examine the nomina- disabled individuals to certain eligible from the Department of Veterans Af- tion of Tommy P. Beaudreau, of Alas- persons, S. 454, to provide health care fairs, S. 1093, to amend title 38, United ka, to be Deputy Secretary of the Inte- and benefits to veterans who were ex- States Code, to establish in the Depart- rior. posed to toxic substances while serving ment the Veterans Economic Oppor- SD–366 as members of the Armed Forces at tunity and Transition Administration, Committee on Finance Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, S. 1095, to amend title 38, United States To hold hearings to examine Social Secu- S. 458, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by rity during COVID, focusing on how the Code, to require the Secretary of Vet- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of pandemic hampered access to benefits courses of education offered by public erans Affairs to provide the representa- and strategies for improving service de- tive of record of a claimant for com- institutions of higher learning that do livery. pensation or benefits administered by not charge veterans the in-State tui- WEBEX the Secretary an opportunity to review tion rate for purposes of Survivors’ and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, a proposed determination regarding Dependents’ Educational Assistance that claim, S. 565, to amend title 38, Program, S. 1096, to amend title 38, and Pensions United States Code, to provide for the United States Code, to expand eligi- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- treatment of veterans who participated bility for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant tions of Jennifer Ann Abruzzo, of New in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as ra- John David Fry Scholarship to include York, to be General Counsel of the Na- diation-exposed veterans for purposes spouses and children of individuals who tional Labor Relations Board, and of the presumption of service-connec- die from a service-connected disability Seema Nanda, of Virginia, to be Solic- tion of certain disabilities by the Sec- within 120 days of serving in the Armed itor for the Department of Labor. retary of Veterans Affairs, S. 657, to Forces, and S. 1188, to direct the Sec- SD–106 modify the presumption of service con- retary of Veterans Affairs to notify Committee on the Judiciary nection for veterans who were exposed Congress regularly of reported cases of Business meeting to consider S. 632, to to herbicide agents while serving in the burn pit exposure by veterans. amend chapter 11 of title 35, United Armed Forces in Thailand during the SH–216 States Code, to require the voluntary 4:30 p.m. Vietnam era, S. 731, to amend title 38, collection of demographic information Committee on Armed Services United States Code, to improve the for patent inventors, S. 169, to amend Subcommittee on Strategic Forces management of information tech- title 17, United States Code, to require nology projects and investments of the To hold hearings to examine United States nuclear deterrence policy and the Register of Copyrights to waive Department of Veterans Affairs, S. 810, fees for filing an application for reg- to amend title 38, United States Code, strategy. istration of a copyright claim in cer- to expand the list of diseases associ- SD–562 tain circumstances, S. 228, to promote ated with exposure to certain herbicide APRIL 29 antitrust enforcement and protect agents for which there is a presump- 9:30 a.m. competition through adjusting tion of service connection for veterans Committee on Armed Services premerger filing fees, and increasing who served in the Republic of Vietnam To hold hearings to examine worldwide to include hypertension, S. 894, to iden- threats; to be immediately followed by antitrust enforcement resources, and tify and refer members of the Armed a closed hearing in SVC–217. the nominations of Kristen M. Clarke, Forces with a health care occupation SD–G50 and Todd Sunhwae Kim, both of the who are separating from the Armed Special Committee on Aging District of Columbia, both to be an As- Forces for potential employment with To hold hearings to examine supporting sistant Attorney General, Department the Department of Veterans Affairs, S. older workers amid the COVID–19 pan- of Justice. 927, to improve the provision of health demic and beyond. SH–216 care and other benefits from the De- VTC MAY 12 partment of Veterans Affairs for vet- 10 a.m. erans who were exposed to toxic sub- Committee on Appropriations 10 a.m. stances, S. 952, to amend title 38, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural De- Committee on Appropriations United States Code, to provide for a velopment, Food and Drug Administra- To hold hearings to examine domestic presumption of service connection for tion, and Related Agencies violent extremism in America. certain diseases associated with expo- To hold hearings to examine diversifying SH–216 sure to toxins, S. 976, to amend title 38, on-farm income, focusing on opportuni- United States Code, to improve and to ties to strengthen rural America. expand eligibility for dependency and SD–192

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House April 28, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Science, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to exam- Consumer Protection and Commerce, hearing entitled ine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal ‘‘The Consumer Protection and Recovery Act: Returning year 2022 for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Money to Defrauded Consumers’’, 1 p.m., Webex. 9:30 a.m., SD–192. Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, hearing April 28, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and entitled ‘‘Member Day Hearing’’, 12 p.m., Webex. Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine health dis- Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, parities in Indian Country, focusing on a review of the Global Health, and Global Human Rights, hearing enti- Indian Health Service’s COVID response and future tled ‘‘The Effects of Climate Change in Africa’’, 2 p.m., needs, 10 a.m., SD–138. Webex. April 28, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, to hold Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Bor- hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and jus- der Security, Facilitation, and Operations, hearing enti- tification for fiscal year 2022 for the Library of Congress, tled ‘‘Unaccompanied Children at the Border: Stakeholder the Congressional Budget Office, and the Government Perspectives on the Way Forward’’, 2 p.m., Webex. Accountability Office, 2 p.m., SD–192. Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Over- April 28, Subcommittee on Military Construction and sight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Accessibility Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings for People with Disabilities on National Parks and Public to examine the VA telehealth program, focusing on Lands’’, 12 p.m., Webex. leveraging recent investments to build future capacity, 3 Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, hear- p.m., SD–138. ing entitled ‘‘Wildlife Trafficking and the Growing On- April 29, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Devel- line Marketplace’’, 3 p.m., Webex. opment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Agencies, to hold hearings to examine diversifying on- committee on Aviation, hearing entitled ‘‘The Leading farm income, focusing on opportunities to strengthen Edge: Innovation in U.S. Aerospace’’, 11 a.m., 2167 Ray- rural America, 10 a.m., SD–192. burn and Zoom. Committee on Armed Services: April 27, to hold hearings f to examine Department of Defense’s management challenges and opportunities, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD April 28, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Ca- Week of April 27 through April 30, 2021 pabilities, to hold hearings to examine United States Spe- cial Operations Command’s efforts to sustain the readiness Senate Chamber of special operations forces and transform the force for future security challenges, 2:30 p.m., SR–232A. On Tuesday, Senate will continue consideration of April 28, Subcommittee on Readiness and Manage- the nomination of Jason Scott Miller, of Maryland, ment Support, to hold hearings to examine defense acqui- to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of sition programs and acquisition reform, 2:30 p.m., Management and Budget, post-cloture, and vote on SR–222. confirmation of thereon at 11:30 a.m. April 28, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold Following disposition of the nomination of Jason hearings to examine United States nuclear deterrence pol- Scott Miller, Senate will vote on the motion to in- icy and strategy, 4:30 p.m., SD–562. voke cloture on the nomination of Janet Garvin April 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine McCabe, of Indiana, to be Deputy Administrator of worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a the Environmental Protection Agency. If cloture is closed hearing in SVC–217, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. invoked on the nomination, Senate will vote on con- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: April 28, to hold hearings to examine the reemergence of rent- firmation thereon at 2:30 p.m. a-bank, 10 a.m., WEBEX. Following disposition of the nomination of Janet April 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Garvin McCabe, Senate will vote on the motion to the dignity of work, 10 a.m., WEBEX. invoke cloture on the nomination of Colin Hackett Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: April Kahl, of California, to be Under Secretary of Defense 27, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safe- for Policy. ty, and Data Security, to hold hearings to examine curb- During the balance of the week, Senate may con- ing COVID cons, focusing on warning consumers about sider any cleared legislative and executive business. pandemic frauds, scams, and swindles, 10 a.m., SR–253.

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April 27, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, of the Interior’s onshore oil and gas leasing program, 10 Maritime, Freight, and Ports, to hold hearings to examine a.m., SD–366. the future of automotive mobility, safety, and technology, April 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine 2:30 p.m., SR–253. the nomination of Tommy P. Beaudreau, of Alaska, to be April 28, Full Committee, business meeting to con- Deputy Secretary of the Interior, 10 a.m., SD–366. sider S. 15, to require the Federal Trade Commission to Committee on Environment and Public Works: April 27, submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, S. 115, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct to hold hearings to examine S. 283, to establish a Na- a study and submit to Congress a report on the effects tional Climate Bank, 2:30 p.m., SD–406. of the COVID–19 pandemic on the travel and tourism April 28, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine industry in the United States, S. 120, to prevent and re- the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year spond to the misuse of communications services that fa- 2022 for the Environmental Protection Agency, 10 a.m., cilitates domestic violence and other crimes, S. 163, to SR–301. address the workforce needs of the telecommunications Committee on Finance: April 27, to hold hearings to ex- industry, S. 198, to require the Federal Communications amine climate challenges, focusing on the tax code’s role Commission to incorporate data on maternal health out- in creating American jobs, achieving energy independ- comes into its broadband health maps, S. 316, to estab- ence, and providing consumers with affordable, clean en- lish a temperature checks pilot program for air transpor- ergy, 10 a.m., WEBEX. tation, S. 326, to require the Secretary of Commerce to April 27, Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and conduct an assessment and analysis of the effects of Economic Growth, to hold hearings to examine creating broadband deployment and adoption on the economy of opportunity through a fairer tax system, 2:30 p.m., the United States, S. 381, to establish the National SD–215. Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Coun- April 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine cil, S. 558, to establish a national integrated flood infor- Social Security during COVID, focusing on how the pan- mation system within the National Oceanic and Atmos- demic hampered access to benefits and strategies for im- pheric Administration, S. 576, to amend title 14, United proving service delivery, 10 a.m., WEBEX. States Code, to require the Coast Guard to conduct Committee on Foreign Relations: April 27, to hold hear- icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes to minimize ings to examine U.S. Policy on Afghanistan, 2:30 p.m., commercial disruption in the winter months, S. 593, to SD–G50. restrict the imposition by the Secretary of Homeland Se- April 28, Full Committee, business meeting to con- curity of fines, penalties, duties, or tariffs applicable only sider the nomination of Bonnie D. Jenkins, of New York, to coastwise voyages, or prohibit otherwise qualified non- to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and United States citizens from serving as crew, on specified International Security, and other pending nominations, 10 vessels transporting passengers between the State of a.m., SD–106/VTC. Washington and the State of Alaska, to address a Cana- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: April dian cruise ship ban and the extraordinary impacts of the 27, to hold hearings to examine supporting children, COVID–19 pandemic on Alaskan communities, S. 735, workers and families by strengthening America’s child to amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of care sector, 10 a.m., SH–216. 1992 to further support advanced technological manufac- April 28, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine turing, S. 1106, to prohibit the sale of shark fins, S. the response to COVID–19, focusing on using lessons 1259, to provide that crib bumpers shall be considered learned to address mental health and substance use dis- banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Con- orders, 10 a.m., SD–430. sumer Product Safety Act, S. 1260, to establish a new April 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the Na- the nominations of Jennifer Ann Abruzzo, of New York, tional Science Foundation, to establish a regional tech- to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations nology hub program, to require a strategy and report on Board, and Seema Nanda, of Virginia, to be Solicitor for economic security, science, research, innovation, manufac- the Department of Labor, 10 a.m., SD–106. turing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: chain resiliency program, an original bill relating to ma- April 27, Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight, to rine mammals, and the nominations of Donet Dominic hold hearings to examine controlling Federal legacy IT Graves, Jr., of Ohio, to be Deputy Secretary of Com- costs and crafting 21st century IT management solutions, merce, and Bill Nelson, of Florida, to be Administrator 10 a.m., SD–342/VTC. of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 10 April 28, Full Committee, business meeting to con- a.m., SH–216. sider the nominations of Kiran Arjandas Ahuja, of Massa- April 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine chusetts, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Man- the nomination of Eric S. Lander, of Massachusetts, to be agement, and Anton George Hajjar, of Maryland, Amber Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Faye McReynolds, of Colorado, and Ronald Stroman, of 10 a.m., SR–253. the District of Columbia, each to be a Governor of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: April 27, to United States Postal Service, 9:30 a.m., SD–342. hold hearings to examine energy development on federal April 28, Government Operations and Border Manage- lands, focusing on the current status of the Department ment, to hold hearings to examine the non-governmental

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organization perspective on the southwest border, 2:30 hicle adapted for operation by disabled individuals to cer- p.m., VTC. tain eligible persons, S. 454, to provide health care and Committee on Indian Affairs: April 28, to hold an over- benefits to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances sight hearing to examine the COVID–19 response in Na- while serving as members of the Armed Forces at Karshi tive communities, focusing on Native education systems Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, S. 458, to amend title one year later, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Vet- Committee on the Judiciary: April 27, Subcommittee on erans Affairs to provide the representative of record of a Privacy, Technology, and the Law, to hold hearings to ex- claimant for compensation or benefits administered by the amine how social media platforms’ design choices shape Secretary an opportunity to review a proposed determina- our discourse and our minds, focusing on algorithms and tion regarding that claim, S. 565, to amend title 38, amplification, 10 a.m., SD–226. United States Code, to provide for the treatment of vet- April 27, Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, erans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll Agency Action, and Federal Rights, to hold hearings to as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the presump- examine Supreme Court fact-finding and the distortion of tion of service-connection of certain disabilities by the American democracy, 3 p.m., SD–226. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, S. 657, to modify the pre- April 28, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine sumption of service connection for veterans who were ex- the nominations of Ketanji Brown Jackson, to be United posed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, S. 731, to Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, of Illinois, to be United amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the man- States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit, Julien Xa- agement of information technology projects and invest- vier Neals, and Zahid N. Quraishi, each to be a United ments of the Department of Veterans Affairs, S. 810, to States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, and amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list Regina M. Rodriguez, to be United States District Judge of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide for the District of Colorado, 10 a.m., SD–G50. agents for which there is a presumption of service connec- April 28, Subcommittee on the Constitution, to hold tion for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam hearings to examine stopping gun violence, focusing on to include hypertension, S. 894, to identify and refer extreme risk order/‘‘red flag’’ laws, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupa- April 29, Full Committee, business meeting to con- tion who are separating from the Armed Forces for poten- sider S. 632, to amend chapter 11 of title 35, United tial employment with the Department of Veterans Af- States Code, to require the voluntary collection of demo- fairs, S. 927, to improve the provision of health care and graphic information for patent inventors, S. 169, to other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs amend title 17, United States Code, to require the Reg- for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, S. 952, ister of Copyrights to waive fees for filing an application to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a for registration of a copyright claim in certain cir- presumption of service connection for certain diseases as- cumstances, S. 228, to promote antitrust enforcement and sociated with exposure to toxins, S. 976, to amend title protect competition through adjusting premerger filing 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligi- fees, and increasing antitrust enforcement resources, and bility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid the nominations of Kristen M. Clarke, and Todd Sunhwae to certain survivors of certain veterans, S. 1031, to re- Kim, both of the District of Columbia, both to be an As- quire the Comptroller General of the United States to sistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, 10 a.m., conduct a study on disparities associated with race and SH–216. ethnicity with respect to certain benefits administered by Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: April 28, to hold hear- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, S. 1039, to amend title ings to examine S. 89, to require the Secretary of Vet- 38, United States Code, to improve compensation for dis- erans Affairs to secure medical opinions for veterans with abilities occurring in Persian Gulf War veterans, S. 1071, service-connected disabilities who die from COVID–19 to to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out determine whether their service-connected disabilities a pilot program to provide pension claim enhancement were the principal or contributory causes of death, S. 189, assistance to individuals submitting claims for pension to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an- from the Department of Veterans Affairs, S. 1093, to nual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the by law each year in the rates of disability compensation Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the Transition Administration, S. 1095, to amend title 38, rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for sur- United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the vivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans, S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education of- 219, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to in- fered by public institutions of higher learning that do not crease the amount of certain payments during the emer- charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of gency period resulting from the COVID–19 pandemic, S. Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Pro- 437, to amend title 38, United States Code, to concede gram, S. 1096, to amend title 38, United States Code, exposure to airborne hazards and toxins from burn pits to expand eligibility for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant under certain circumstances, S. 444, to amend title 38, John David Fry Scholarship to include spouses and chil- United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans dren of individuals who die from a service-connected dis- Affairs to provide or assist in providing an additional ve- ability within 120 days of serving in the Armed Forces,

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and S. 1188, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ing—and Undermining—Economic, Racial and Social to notify Congress regularly of reported cases of burn pit Justice’’, 12 p.m., Webex. exposure by veterans, 3 p.m., SH–216. April 29, Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, Select Committee on Intelligence: April 28, to receive a hearing entitled ‘‘Closing the Racial and Gender Wealth closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 1 p.m., Gap Through Compensation Equity’’, 12 p.m., Webex. SVC–217. Committee on Homeland Security, April 28, Subcommittee Special Committee on Aging: April 29, to hold hearings on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, to examine supporting older workers amid the hearing entitled ‘‘State and Local Perspectives on DHS COVID–19 pandemic and beyond, 9:30 a.m., VTC. Preparedness Grant Programs’’, 12 p.m., Webex. April 29, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counter- House Committees terrorism, hearing entitled ‘‘Racially and Ethnically Moti- Committee on Appropriations, April 28, Subcommittee on vated Violent Extremism: The Transnational Threat’’, Homeland Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Coast Guard Readi- 10:30 a.m., Webex. ness’’, 10 a.m., Webex. Committee on House Administration, April 28, Full Com- mittee, business meeting on Disposition of Contested April 28, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human elections, and for other purposes, 12 p.m., Webex. Services, Education, and Related Agencies, budget hear- Committee on the Judiciary, April 28, Subcommittee on ing on the Department of Labor, 10 a.m., Webex. Immigration and Citizenship, hearing on Request for a April 29, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, DHS Departmental Report on the Beneficiary of H.R. Science, and Related Agencies, hearing entitled ‘‘Violent 681, 2 p.m., Webex. Extremism and Domestic Terrorism in America: The April 28, Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizen- Role and Response of DOJ’’, 10 a.m., Webex. ship, hearing entitled ‘‘ ‘Why Don’t They Just Get in April 29, Subcommittee on Defense, budget hearing on Line?’ Barriers to Legal Immigration’’, 2:15 p.m., Webex. the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, 11 a.m., Webex. April 29, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, Committee on Armed Services, April 28, Full Committee, and Administrative Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Treating the hearing entitled ‘‘The Department of Defense’s Financial Problem: Addressing Anticompetitive Conduct and Con- Improvement and Audit Readiness Plan: Fiscal Year 2020 solidation in Health Care Markets’’, 1 p.m., 2141 Ray- Audit Results and the Path Forward’’, 11 a.m., 2118 burn and Webex. Rayburn and Webex. Committee on Natural Resources, April 28, Full Com- April 29, Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection mittee, markup on H.R. 443, the ‘‘Alaska Native Tribal Forces; and Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Health Consortium Land Transfer Act’’; H.R. 1029, the Asia, and Nonproliferation of the House Committee on ‘‘Free Veterans from Fees Act’’; H.R. 1492, the ‘‘Methane Foreign Affairs, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Maritime Security Waste Prevention Act of 2021’’; H.R. 1503, the ‘‘Restor- in the Indo-Pacific and the UN Convention on the Law ing Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and of the Sea’’, 11 a.m., Webex. Gas Leasing Act of 2021’’; H.R. 1505, the ‘‘Bonding Re- April 30, Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Tech- form and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2021’’; H.R. 1506, nologies, and Information Systems, hearing entitled the ‘‘Transparency in Energy Production Act of 2021’’; ‘‘Technology and Information Warfare: The Competition H.R. 1517, the ‘‘Ending Taxpayer Welfare for Oil and for Influence and the Department of Defense’’, 3 p.m., Gas Companies Act of 2021’’; H.R. 1884, the ‘‘Save Oak Webex. Flat Act’’; and H.R. 2348, the ‘‘Advancing Conservation Committee on the Budget, April 29, Full Committee, and Education Act’’, 11 a.m., Webex. hearing entitled ‘‘Protecting our Democracy: Reasserting April 29, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, Congress’ Power of the Purse’’, 1 p.m., Zoom. and Public Lands, hearing entitled ‘‘Wildfire in a Warm- Committee on Education and Labor, April 28, Full Com- ing World: Opportunities to Improve Community Col- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Building Back Better: Investing laboration, Climate Resilience, and Workforce Capacity’’, in Improving Schools, Creating Jobs, and Strengthening 1 p.m., Webex. Families and our Economy’’, 12 p.m., Zoom. Committee on Oversight and Reform, April 29, Full Com- April 30, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘The Capitol Insurrection: Unex- hearing entitled ‘‘Protecting Workers from COVID–19: plained Delays and Unanswered Questions’’, 10 a.m., Monitoring the Status of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary 2154 Rayburn and Zoom. Standard’’, 2 p.m., Zoom. Committee on Rules, April 28, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 28, Sub- entitled ‘‘Ending Hunger in America: Challenges, Oppor- committee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘The Long Haul: tunities, and Building the Political Will to Succeed’’ Forging a Path through the Lingering Effects of [Original Jurisdiction Hearing], 12 p.m., Webex. COVID–19’’, 11 a.m., Webex. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, April 28, April 29, Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Subcommittee on Research and Technology, hearing enti- Change, hearing entitled ‘‘The Fiscal Year 2022 EPA tled ‘‘National Science Foundation: Advancing Research Budget’’, 11 a.m., Webex. for the Future of U.S. Innovation’’, 10 a.m., Zoom. Committee on Financial Services, April 28, Subcommittee April 29, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Exam- hearing entitled ‘‘What Do Scientists Hope to Learn with ining the Role of Municipal Bond Markets in Advanc- NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover?’’, 11 a.m., Zoom.

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Committee on Small Business, April 28, Full Committee, velopment Administration’’, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn and hearing entitled ‘‘Harnessing the Power of Immigrant- Zoom. owned Businesses to Build Back Better’’, 12:15 p.m., Committee on Ways and Means, April 28, Subcommittee Zoom. on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Charting the Path Forward April 29, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, for Telehealth’’, 2 p.m., Webex. and Capital Access, hearing entitled ‘‘Supply Chain Resil- April 29, Subcommittee on Trade, hearing entitled iency and the Role of Small Manufacturers’’, 1 p.m., ‘‘Advancing U.S. Economic Competitiveness, Equity, and Zoom. Sustainability Through Infrastructure Investments’’, 1:30 Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, April 28, p.m., Webex. Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Build- Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, April ings, and Emergency Management, hearing entitled ‘‘In- 29, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Professionalizing vesting in America: Reauthorization of the Economic De- and Enriching the Congressional Internship and Fellow- ship Experience’’, 2 p.m., Zoom.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 27 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 28

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Joint Session with the Senate ation of the nomination of Jason Scott Miller, of Mary- to receive an address from the President of the United land, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of States. Management and Budget, post-cloture, and vote on confirmation of thereon at 11:30 a.m. Following disposition of the nomination of Jason Scott Miller, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Janet Garvin McCabe, of Indiana, to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protec- tion Agency. If cloture is invoked on the nomination, Senate will vote on confirmation thereon at 2:30 p.m. Following disposition of the nomination of Janet Gar- vin McCabe, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Colin Hackett Kahl, of California, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. (Senate will recess following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Janet Garvin McCabe until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E453 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E454 E449 Babin, Brian, Tex., E449 Gibbs, Bob, Ohio, E451, E455 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E449 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E449 Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E451 San Nicolas, Michael F.Q., Guam , E450 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E452 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E449, E451, E455 Jordan, Jim, Ohio, E451 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E450, E454 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E453 Luria, Elaine G., Va., E453 Cloud, Michael, Tex., E450 Veasey, Marc A., Tex., E451, E455

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