March 21, 2001 — HOUSE H1017 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO day of Wednesday, March 21, or Thurs- A motion to reconsider was laid on HOLOCAUST ME- day, March 22, for the Speaker to en- the table. MORIAL COUNCIL tertain motions to suspend the rules f relating to the measures previously The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER outlined by the reading clerk. objection, and pursuant to Public Law PRO TEMPORE 106–292 (36 U.S.C. 2301), the Chair an- The Members and their staffs have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nounces the Speaker’s appointment of had time to examine these rules, and ant to clause 8, rule XX, the Chair an- the following Members of the House to the Committee on Rules is not aware of nounces that he will postpone further the United States Holocaust Memorial any controversy or concern. While proceedings today on motions to sus- Council: these items are non-controversial, they pend the rules on which a recorded vote Mr. GILMAN of New York; are indeed important pieces of legisla- or the yeas and nays are ordered, or on Mr. LATOURETTE of Ohio; and tion to many Members of this body which the vote is objected to under Mr. CANNON of Utah. and, more importantly, to the con- clause 6 of rule XX. There was no objection. stituents we represent. Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to Any record vote on H.R. 1099, the f support this rule, as well as the six Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION bills it makes in order. Safety Act of 2001, will be taken tomor- OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of row. RULES my time. Record votes on remaining motions Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- to suspend the rules will be taken Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, by self such time as I may consume. today. direction of the Committee on Rules, I Mr. Speaker, it is not the intention f call up House Resolution 92 and ask for of the Democratic Members of the PRINTING REVISED UPDATED its immediate consideration. House to object to this rule. We do, VERSION OF ‘‘BLACK AMERICANS The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- however, object to the continued use of IN CONGRESS, 1870–1989’’ lows: the suspension calendar on days that H. RES. 92 are under the rules of the House sup- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I move to sus- Resolved, That it shall be in order at any posed to be used for the consideration pend the rules and agree to the concur- time on the legislative day of Wednesday, of bills on the Union Calendar. Obvi- rent resolution (H. Con. Res. 43) au- March 21, 2001, or Thursday, March 22, 2001, ously, little business has been reported thorizing the printing of a revised and for the Speaker to entertain motions that updated version of the House document the House suspend the rules relating to the to the House from its committees, following measures: other than matters from the Com- entitled ‘‘Black Americans in Congress, (1) The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. mittee on Ways and Means. Thus, it 1870–1989’’. 43) authorizing the printing of a revised and seems the majority has come to rely on The Clerk read as follows: updated version of the House document enti- minor bills to fill the time in between H. CON. RES. 43 tled ‘‘Black Americans in Congress, 1870– the consideration of tax bills. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the 1989’’; Mr. Speaker, there are any number of Senate concurring), (2) The bill (H.R. 1042) to prevent the elimi- important issues facing the country SECTION 1. PRINTING OF REVISED VERSION OF nation of certain reports; today. Education, Social Security, ‘‘BLACK AMERICANS IN CONGRESS, (3) The bill (H.R. 1098) to improve the re- 1870–1989’’. cording and discharging of maritime liens Medicare, national defense, crime and energy are just a few of them; yet we (a) IN GENERAL.—An updated version of and expand the American Merchant Marine House Document 101–117, entitled ‘‘Black Memorial Wall of Honor, and for other pur- have not seen any signs of any of these Americans in Congress, 1870–1989’’ (as revised poses; issues heading to the floor. by the Library of Congress), shall be printed (4) The bill (H.R. 1099) to make changes in It is time for this Congress to buckle as a House document by the Public Printer, laws governing Coast Guard personnel, in- down and get to work; and, Mr. Speak- with illustrations and suitable binding, crease marine safety, renew certain groups er, we should do our work under reg- under the direction of the Committee on that advise the Coast Guard on safety issues, ular order. House Administration of the House of Rep- make miscellaneous improvements to Coast resentatives. Guard operations and policies, and for other So, in order to give the House some- thing to do today, Democrats will not (b) NUMBER OF COPIES.—In addition to the purposes. usual number, there shall be printed 30,700 (5) The bill (H.R. 496) to amend the Com- object to this rule. But that being said, copies of the document referred to in sub- munications Act of 1934 to promote deploy- we cannot be counted on to continue to section (a), of which— ment of advanced services and foster the de- stand aside as the Republican majority (1) 25,000 shall be for the use of the Com- velopment of competition for the benefit of continues to shirk its responsibilities. mittee on House Administration of the consumers in all regions of the Nation by re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of House of Representatives; and lieving unnecessary burdens on the Nation’s my time. (2) 5,700 shall be for the use of the Com- two percent local exchange telecommuni- Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I mittee on Rules and Administration of the cations carriers, and for other purposes; Senate. (6) The bill (H.R. 802) to authorize the Pub- yield myself such time as I may con- lic Safety Officer Medal of Valor, and for sume. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- other purposes. Mr. Speaker, let me remind my col- ant to the rule, the gentleman from leagues that these are non-controver- Ohio (Mr. NEY) and the gentleman from 1015 b sial measures, and that they are impor- Maryland (Mr. HOYER) each will con- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tant to many Members of this body. trol 20 minutes. LATOURETTE). The gentlewoman from The resolution will simply allow this The Chair recognizes the gentleman Ohio (Ms. PRYCE) is recognized for one House to complete its work on these from Ohio (Mr. NEY). hour. initiatives. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, for Mr. Speaker, I urge support for the such time as I may consume. the purpose of debate only, I yield the resolution and the underlying legisla- Mr. Speaker, I have just a few state- customary 30 minutes to my good tive initiatives. ments I want to make on this resolu- friend, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I have no tion. In the 101st Congress, House Doc- FROST), pending which I yield myself further requests for time, and I yield ument 101–117, entitled ‘‘Black Ameri- such time as I may consume. During back the balance of my time. cans in Congress, 1870–1989,’’ was print- the consideration of this resolution, all Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ed and distributed to the House and the time yielded is for the purpose of de- have no further requests for time, I Senate. This document noted the dis- bate only. yield back the balance of my time, and tinguished service of 66 African Ameri- Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Com- I move the previous question on the cans who had served in the Congress up mittee on Rules met and passed this resolution. to that point in time. In fact, when I resolution providing that it shall be in The previous question was ordered. was elected to the 104th Congress, we order at any time on the legislative The resolution was agreed to. happened to have this particular book

VerDate 21-MAR-2001 23:10 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MR7.005 pfrm02 PsN: H21PT1 H1018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 21, 2001 that was in our office, and it is just a lished in 1976 during our country’s bi- Think of that argument, Mr. Speak- fascinating history and documentation centennial. This was just over a cen- er. ‘‘We have prohibited you from being of the 66 African Americans who had tury after the first African American a citizen. You are now free and a full served in the Congress. It really makes to serve in Congress, Hiram Revels of citizen because we have adopted a con- for an interesting reading and I think Mississippi, was elected to the Senate. stitutional amendment, but you do not pays tribute to those African Ameri- That election, of course, came after a qualify for membership in this body be- cans. great civil war was waged to ensure cause, as a result of us not according Since that document was printed, that African Americans not only were you full citizenship, you have not met some 40 additional African Americans considered to be full persons, but also the 9-year requirement.’’ have served in the United States Con- would be considered among those in- Fortunately, however, the Senate re- gress. House Concurrent Resolution 43 cluded in the ringing phrase in the Dec- jected those arguments and seated Mr. will simply direct the Library of Con- laration of Independence that we hold Revels on February 25, 1870, by a vote gress to revise the biographies of Mem- these truths to be self-evident, that all of 48 to 8. bers included in the first volume, so it men, and we should have added, but The first African American Member will be an update, and also provide for had not at that time, and women, are of this House, Representative Joseph the inclusion of African American created equal, and are endowed by Rainey of South Carolina, was born the Members of the House and Senate who their Creator with certain unalienable son of slave parents who managed to have been elected since the document rights, and among these are life, lib- buy their family’s freedom. When the was last published. erty and the pursuit of happiness. We Civil War began, Rainey was drafted Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to fought a great civil war to address the and compelled to serve on a Confed- support the passage of this measure. It grievance of non-inclusion of those of erate blockade runner, but he escaped has been good working with our distin- African descent. It was not until the to Bermuda. Returning to South Caro- guished colleague, the gentleman from last century, in the 1920s, that women lina after the war, Rainey was elected Maryland (Mr. HOYER), the ranking were given the full franchise in Amer- to the State senate, and later to com- member of the committee. I know that ica. plete an unexpired term in this body, all the members of the committee feel It is appropriate that we recognize taking office in December of 1870. that this is an important document. I inclusion. We are going to have today Rainey served five terms with distinc- think it is a good document also that the passage of this resolution, to recog- tion and became the first Member of can be viewed by citizens across the nize those of African American descent African ancestry to preside over this country. It has been a pleasure to work who have served in this Congress and House. with the gentleman from Maryland made an historical contribution to this Since Senator Revels and Represent- (Mr. HOYER) on this. country. Next week I expect us to bring ative Rainey took their oaths as Mem- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of forward out of our committee another bers of the 41st Congress, 104 additional my time. resolution which will recognize all of African Americans have trod the path Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the women who have served in Con- they so courageously blazed. A total of self such time as I may consume. gress to the present date. 40 additional distinguished African Mr. Speaker, obviously I rise in The second edition of this document, Americans have served since publica- strong support of this resolution. I was which was published in 1990, contains tion of the 1990 edition, 32 of whom are delighted to introduce this legislation brief biographies, photographs, and serving today. just over 3 weeks ago in conjunction other historical information about Mr. Speaker, one need only to look with the chairman of our committee, Senator Revels and the 65 other distin- around the House to see a new genera- the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY), guished African Americans who had tion of African American leaders serv- who has been an example I think for all served as of January 23, 1990. The vol- ing the American people ably and the Congress as to how to work in a bi- ume is a treasured resource in libraries proudly. It is important, Mr. Speaker, partisan, productive, positive fashion; across America. that we recognize their contribution and I thank the gentleman for that. I It is through this document, Mr. and chronicle their service, not for see some of the majority staff on the Speaker, that not only can young Afri- them individually, not to aggrandize floor as well. I want to thank them as can Americans, but young people of all them or to expand their egos. It is to well for the very cooperative way in races, colors and creeds can be inspired recognize the hallmark of America, di- which they are working with our mi- by the biographies it contains, so that versity and inclusion. It is our nority staff to make sure that we do irrespective of who they might be, they strength, and it is our promise to all our business in a very productive, posi- can aspire to be honored by their our people. Even more importantly, it tive way. I very much appreciate it. neighbors and constituents and serve is crucial that we continually seek to Mr. Speaker, this resolution author- in the Congress of the United States. inspire young people, as I said earlier, izes the printing, as the chairman has This book explores not only the lives all across America, that they can as- said, of a revised edition of the House and careers of Members, but also pro- pire to public service, whatever the document last printed in the 101st Con- vides a window on the many obstacles color of their skin and however humble gress, 11 years ago, entitled ‘‘Black that have confronted African Ameri- their circumstances might have been. Americans in Congress, 1870–1989.’’ I cans as they made their way to the Adopting this resolution is yet another thank my distinguished colleague from halls of this Congress. For example, way to do that. Ohio for facilitating and cosponsoring Mr. Speaker, the biography of Senator Mr. Speaker, the distinguished gen- this resolution. His support has been Revels reveals how, having been born tlewoman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BER- critical in bringing this resolution to to free parents in 1827, he pursued a ca- NICE JOHNSON) has noted that the 1990 the floor so quickly. reer of religious work in several States, edition was dedicated to Representa- I also thank my 43 other distin- including my own State of Maryland. tive of Texas, a col- guished cosponsors, including the gen- Settling in Mississippi after the Civil league with whom I had the honor of tlewoman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BER- War, Revels won election to the State serving. NICE JOHNSON), the Chair of the Con- senate. After his colleagues sent him to gressional Black Caucus, who hopefully Washington to complete Jefferson b 1030 will be here in just a few minutes; the Davis’ term in the United States Sen- He perished in a plane crash in Au- entire caucus membership; and the ate, an irony that I am sure is not lost gust 1989 while on a humanitarian mis- gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. on any of the readers of this biography, sion in Africa. WATTS), chairman of the House Repub- some Senators bitterly opposed his The gentlewoman has suggested that lican Conference himself, and a distin- seating, arguing, among other things, this next edition be dedicated to our guished African American, who have that he did not meet the 9-year citizen- late colleague Julian Dixon who died cosponsored this legislation. ship requirement, having just secured just last December, shocking and sad- The first edition of Black Americans full citizenship with the ratification of dening us all after 22 years of service in in Congress, Mr. Speaker, was pub- the 14th Amendment in 1868. this House. It was my privilege to serve

VerDate 21-MAR-2001 23:10 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MR7.009 pfrm02 PsN: H21PT1 March 21, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1019 with him for almost two decades. He Congressional Black Caucus, an out- The opportunities are possible, and was a wonderful human being and a standing leader in the State Senate in with a documentation of this sort I feel great Member of this body. I cannot Texas for many years, and an out- that it will be a major part of libraries think of a more appropriate thing to standing leader in this House. She is throughout this country so that there do. not only a Texas leader, she is a na- will be a bright future planned for, Mr. Speaker, I know that the gen- tional leader as well. worked for, thought about, and tleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY) joins me Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the achieved by those who feel perhaps now in that sentiment. Mr. Speaker, I urge distinguished gentlewoman from Texas that the opportunity simply is not the House to support the motion. (Ms. ). there. They need to know their history, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of and I thank my colleagues very much my time. Texas. Mr. Speaker, as chair of the for supporting this resolution that will Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself Congressional Black Caucus, I am hon- further document that history and such time as I may consume. ored to urge the passage of H. Con. Res. progress. Mr. Speaker, I obviously would con- 43 which authorizes the revised print- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I reserve cur, and I have no objection to the vol- ing of the House document entitled the balance of my time. ume being dedicated to our late col- ‘‘Black Americans in Congress.’’ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- league from , Julian Dixon, I want to thank the gentleman from self such time as I may consume. in honor of the tremendous 22 years of Maryland for his foresight and leader- Mr. Speaker, our next speaker is a his life that he and his family give in ship on this issue; and also the gen- member of the Committee on House distinguished service to this chamber tleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY), the chair- Administration who has served with and to citizens across the country. man of the Committee on House Ad- great distinction, a leader in one of the I think we all recognize that his con- ministration. I know the gentleman great cities of the world in which we tribution was absolutely tremendous, from Ohio has many obligations which articulated so compelling our belief well respected, and we all miss not hav- touch and concern the efficient man- that all men were created equal. We did ing Julian Dixon with us. I do agree agement and operation of this institu- not live up to the reality of that state- with that. tion. I want to thank the gentleman ment, as compelling and profound as it Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- for including the important task of up- was, because I think we did not realize sent that the gentlewoman of West Vir- dating this book as a part of his mis- the full ramifications of what we said. ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) control the remain- sion. It took Martin Luther King and thou- der of my time. Mr. Speaker, I ask that if this resolu- sands of other courageous African The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tion is approved, that the revised Americans to call our attention to the LATOURETTE). Without objection, the version be dedicated to my friend and shortcomings between our actions and time allocated to the gentleman from colleague, Representative Julian our words. Ohio (Mr. NEY) will be controlled by Dixon, who passed away 3 months ago. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he the gentlewoman from West Virginia As we know since the original printing may consume to the gentleman from (Mrs. CAPITO). Pennsylvania (Mr. FATTAH), who has There was no objection. of this book, 40 new African-American Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Members of Congress have walked been a great leader and a great sup- myself such time as I may consume. through these hallowed halls. Many porter on the Committee on House Ad- Mr. Speaker, the last version of this Members who are here now were not ministration. publication, the 1990 edition, contained here when the book was first printed, Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, let me biographical information on 66 African including myself. thank the gentleman from Maryland, Americans who served in the House and Mr. Speaker, our being here is not an the ranking member, and let me quick- Senate, from 1870 through 1990. The up- individual accomplishment, it is a tes- ly state that I support this resolution. dating of this publication will allow tament to a people. African Americans I think it is important. I am a Member Members, scholars and the public ac- in this country have gone from chains that has served in a number of capac- cess to information on every African to Congress, from auction block to ities, on the Committee on House Ad- American to ever serve in Congress, in- Wall Street, from segregation to Sil- ministration, the Committee on Stand- cluding the 40 Members who have en- icon Valley. African Americans have ards of Official Conduct, both commit- tered the House and Senate after the been a moving and integral force in the tees which really serve this institution; printing of the last edition of this history and development of this coun- and I think all of us have a responsi- book. try, and we will continue to press for- bility to serve the institution and not The first African-American Member ward. As members of the Congressional just serve our own districts and our of Congress, Hiram Rhodes Revels of Black Caucus, our motto has always own needs. Mississippi, served in the Senate dur- been ‘‘No permanent friends, no perma- Part of that service is that this insti- ing the 41st Congress. Since that time, nent enemies, just permanent issues.’’ tution has to be respectful of its own more than 100 other distinguished Afri- This motto encompasses our goal of history and it is important given the can-American legislators have served ensuring that every American can 13,000 or so individuals who have served in the Congress. It is appropriate that, enjoy the blessings of peace and pros- in the House, and some number close to as we start the first Congress of this perity. It is not a utopian ideal or an a hundred who have been African new millennium, that we recognize the insurmountable hurdle. It is the con- Americans, I think it is important that service of African-American Members, crete realization of Dr. Martin Luther this book document the life and work and I urge my colleagues to support King’s message when he said that we of African-American Members. It the passage of H. Con. Res. 43. are trying to make America true to its should be updated. It would be impor- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of promise. tant for students all across the globe my time. The individual stories in this book who study the United States Congress Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 are a tribute to those who have worked to read the stories of people like my minute to myself simply to introduce toward fulfilling America’s promise. predecessor, the Congressman from the the next speaker. Their struggles serve as a road map to second district, William H. Gray, who I indicated that we are passing this guide us forward in our struggle to- rose to be the highest ranking African resolution today, and next week I ex- gether as a people and as a Nation. American at that time to serve in the pect the House will pass a resolution Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman Congress; to learn about the gentleman sponsored by the gentlewoman from from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) for spon- from Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS) and his Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) and co-sponsored by soring this legislation once again, and leadership in the majority party; to un- every other woman Member of the say once again that it is important derstand the legacy of an Adam Clay- House to recognize the contribution of that young people of African-American ton Powell who passed into law more women. descent and even new immigrants must measures which have an impact on tens We have a distinguished African- understand that they are role models of millions of Americans than any of us American woman who now chairs the and they can achieve, they can aspire. could talk about on a day on this floor,

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American Members who served here Jim Crow raised his head, George Mr. Speaker, in closing, let me thank could not eat in the Member’s dining White, the last African American, went the gentlewoman from West Virginia room, could not check into a hotel in to the floor to say good-bye for his seat (Mrs. CAPITO) for her contribution to this city, and nonetheless came to this no longer existed, but he indicated that this debate and her participation in floor and worked on committees and the Negro, like the Phoenix, would rise passing this resolution, and again to championed the causes of their dis- again. thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. tricts and helped move this Nation to- Mr. Speaker, it took some 30 years NEY), the chairman of the Committee wards a more perfect Union. before Oscar De Priest came to this on House Administration, and his staff Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my col- House, and it had to be done with col- for working so diligently to ensure the league for authoring this resolution to laboration with other Members, to be rapid passage of this resolution. update and revise this historical docu- sure that he could be seated. Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of ment that is reflective of the life and I would simply say, and I thank the the resolution brought by my good friend from legacy of so many who have served, and gentleman for the time, that that is a Maryland. moreover for the tens of millions of history that is rich and it is a history Last year, Mr. HOYER and former Chairman people whom they have represented that is deep and should be told. And as THOMAS helped move a bill of mine through here in the halls of Congress. I urge all we moved into the 1940s and 1950s, more their committee and onto the floor which au- of my colleagues to support the resolu- African Americans came to the United thorized the preservation of veterans’ war tion. States Congress with their respective memories through an interactive archive at the Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I reserve histories. I believe it is appropriate as Library of Congress. I was pleased that my the balance of my time. we have grown, not for any self-en- colleagues here in the House, as well as Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- hancement, but to be able to show the those in the Senate, approved the Veterans self such time as I may consume. world and not just America that we are Oral History Project unanimously. The bill was Mr. Speaker, I have one additional truly a democracy and this is the peo- signed into law last October; a fitting tribute to speaker, the distinguished representa- ple’s House. the contributions and sacrifices of our war vet- tive from Texas who has the distinct Tragically in this century or at least erans. honor of succeeding Barbara Jordan in these last decades, we have had one We are now here to authorize a measure to and Mickey Leland in representing Senator and previously a Senator that acknowledge the special contributions of their district of Texas. served in the 1960s and 1970s and I be- Members of our own body. Many of the Afri- Barbara Jordan was one of the most lieve early eighties, Senator Brooks, can-American Representatives elected to this compelling and articulate voices on be- and so we have not done as well in the House over the decades have been pioneers half of the Constitution of the United United States Senate, but I am grati- in their own times, and updating the book that States and the principles that it set fied for this rendition that will pay recognizes this unique group of elected lead- forth. tribute again to the Honorable Barbara ers is a wise and worthy investment on our Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the Jordan, who eloquently stated her be- part. gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACK- lief in this democracy during the im- History must accurately reflect the efforts of SON-LEE). peachment hearings of 1974; and of African-American leaders elected to national Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. course eloquently acknowledged the office, efforts which, at various times and loca- Speaker, I thank the distinguished gen- deep love of this institution of Con- tions in this country, were heroic in the face of tleman from Maryland and I thank the gressman Mickey Leland, who was the both quiet and overt racism and bigotry. members of the majority for assisting founder and organizer of the Select This bill will assist historians and students of in bringing this legislation to the floor Committee on Hunger, and lost his life history to understand the who and what of Af- and for the bipartisan aspect of this trying to serve those who were less for- rican-Americans running and winning national legislation. tunate than he. office, so that each American can reflect on Mr. Speaker, I think that there are the how and why. many things that the House can con- b 1045 Again, I applaud my good friend from Mary- vene to do, and in many instances We now come forward and, hopefully, land for this effort at preserving this body’s there is vigorous debate because that is Julian Dixon, who we have lost, who and this Nation’s valuable history. And I look what democracy is all about. I am very will be honored and many, many others forward to the updated copy of this valuable proud to be able to stand today to add already served with such distinction. book. support to the leadership of the gen- This is an excellent contribution to the Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I am tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) on history of this great body. This brings honored today to rise in support of H. Con. this legislation and many others, and us closer together. Res. 43, a bill authorizing the printing of a re- proud to be an original co-sponsor of Although we realize we differ on vised and updated version of the House docu- legislation that brings dignity to the opinions on many issues, it is certainly ment entitled ‘‘Black Americans in Congress, service of so many Americans. a fine moment in this Congress, I say 1870–1989.’’ I would also like to thank my col- After the Emancipation Proclama- to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. league and friend, Congressman STENY tion and reconstruction began, the best HOYER), when we can come together to HOYER for introducing this very important and and the brightest of the then-free celebrate or commemorate the very critical measure. slaves rose up to be governors and Sen- few African Americans that have Mr. Speaker, with the convening of the ators and Members of Congress. It was served and expressed their love of this 107th Congress, a total of 106 African-Ameri- not an easy time for them and they country representing not only African cans have been elected to the Congress in were not given in many instances the Americans and their respective dis- the history of this nation; 4 in the Senate and appropriate recognition, but they tricts but representing all of America. 102 in the House. In addition to these 106, served in this august body, a body that Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the au- John W. Menard (R–LA) won a disputed elec- when you bring guests to walk through thors of the legislation and commend tion in 1868 but was not permitted to take his the halls, they are in awe at the his- those who will eventually have the op- seat in Congress. Whereas, the number of Af- tory and respect of this institution. portunity to peruse and read this docu- rican-Americans who have served in Congress Those African Americans who served ment of history, a good reading and over the past 130 years (1870–2001) has during reconstruction were in many in- good history. been small, our contribution has been enor- stances described in ugly terms, and Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- mous and invaluable to our society. It is im- yet they were lawyers and teachers and self such time as I may consume. portant to continue to preserve our contribu- property owners in some instances. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- tions and legacies to this institution because And they served at the very best. It woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) although we have remained few in numbers, was then in 1901 that George White, an for her very cogent comments, for her our presence and work continues to be heard

VerDate 21-MAR-2001 23:22 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21MR7.012 pfrm02 PsN: H21PT1 March 21, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1021 throughout the halls of Congress. Individually In 1944, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was gress to revise and update this volume. It will and collectively, under the direction of the elected Congressman in Harlem, New York. be a tremendous resource for Members, Congressional Black Caucus, our work has For the first time since 1891 there was more scholars, students and others. and continues to affect individuals throughout than one black representative in the House. Mr. HOYER’S action on behalf of this meas- the nation and the world. Our dear and be- In 1950, there was another breakthrough for ure is evidence of how far our nation has loved colleague, Congressman Micky Leland black representation when Representative Wil- come. When the Voting Rights Act was signed was a great humanitarian, who championed liam Dawson (R–Il) gained enough seniority to into law by President Johnson in 1965, there the cause to end hunger in Ethiopia. His life become the first black to chair a standing were five African Americans in Congress. was tragically cut short in a plane crash in the committee, the Government Operations Com- Today, there are nearly 40. mountains of Ethiopia. The late Congressman mittee. We have come a long way, but our work is Julian Dixon who pursued his long-time in- In 1960, Powell became Chairman of the not yet done. This past election has illustrated volvement in ensuring the nation’s commit- more important Education and Labor Com- the need for us to reform our democracy. ment to civil rights through his advocacy for mittee. Never again should we be forced to relive the the Equal Employment Opportunities Commis- Another breakthrough came in 1966 when civil rights battles fought so long ago. The sion, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Edward W. Brooke was elected as a Repub- events of the 2000 Presidential Election was a and the Community Relations Service. Former lican Senator from Massachusetts, a state potent reminder of a legacy of disenfranchise- Representative distinguished whose population was less than 3 percent Af- ment that we believed existed only in the an- himself as the leader and founder of the Con- rican-American. Brooke served until his defeat nals of our nation history. gressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, in 1978. The election of African Americans to Con- whose purpose is to address and eliminate African-American Women in Congress gress was the result of the dedication of many health disparities. Representative JOHN CON- In 1968, Shirley Chisolm (D–NY) became of those commemorated in the publication YERS, who is the second longest serving Mem- the first African-American woman to serve in Black Americans in Congress. Revising and ber of Congress and the longest serving Afri- the House. She served in the 91st through the updating this publication speaks symbolically can-American member of the Congress in 97th Congresses (1969–1983). Since that to the continued struggle not only to maintain U.S. History, continues to work on behalf of time, 20 other African-American women have the right to vote, but to ensure that all votes social justice and economic opportunity. These been elected. are counted once cast. are just some of the historical contributions of In 1992, Carol Moseley Braun (D–Il) be- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in African-Americans to the U.S. Congress. came the first African-American woman and support of H. Con. Res. 43, legislation to au- Mr. Speaker, it is important that we continue the first African-American Democrat to serve thorize printing of a revised and updated to document the work and accomplishments of in the Senate. version of the book ‘‘Black Americans in Con- African-Americans in Congress by updating Rep. Barbara Jordan (D–Tx) became the gress, 1870–1989.’’ This volume is an impor- the document entitled ‘‘Black Americans in first African-American woman from the South tant chronicle of the history of the United Congress, 1870–1989.’’ This document con- to serve in Congress. States Congress, and the diversity that has made up this Congress for over one hundred tains invaluable information for children across Party Affiliation years. the nation, especially children of African-Amer- The majority of African-American Members ican descent. I encourage my colleagues to The printing of an updated version of ‘‘Black have been Democrats. There have been 78 Americans in Congress’’ will serve as an edu- support this bipartisan measure. African-American Democrats and 27 African- Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, first I would cational and historical reference for all Ameri- American Republicans. African-American cans. We must never forget that there were like to thank the University of Akron’s Political members of Congress have served on all Resources Page and the Congressional Re- Black Members of this Congress in 1870, just major committees. Sixteen have served as five years after the end of slavery. We must search Service both of whom were very help- committee chairmen, 15 in the House and one ful in helping me acquire this information. not hesitate to teach our children that there in the Senate. were, at one time, Members of Congress who I. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND II. CLOSING had barely secured their own right to vote. As African-Americans in Congress Mr. Speaker, the list of great African-Amer- we continue to work towards the promise of Of the more than 11,000 representatives in ican leaders could go on and on. And it is our democratic system, it becomes even more U.S. Congress since 1789, there have been continually growing. relevant to recognize those past Members of 105 black Members of Congress. 101 elected Take a look around this very body and you Congress who struggle, in sometimes hostile to the House and four to the Senate. will see a new generation of African-American environments, to serve our country. Special Most of these members entered the institu- leaders who serve the American people. I em- thanks go to my good friend STENY HOYER tion in two distinct waves. The first wave start- phasize this point because the African-Amer- and the Members of the Administration Com- ed during Reconstruction. The first black ican struggle for rights has benefited all Ameri- mittee who have shown such leadership on Member of Congress was Hiram Rhodes Rev- cans. Whether they be poor, women, minority this important issue. As a founding member els (R–Ms) who served in the Senate during or disabled, all Americans have benefited from and Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, the 41st Congress (1870). The first black our attempt to make our democracy account- I encourage the House to pass this resolution. Member of the House was Joseph H. Rainey able to all of its citizens. It is important that we Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support, (R–SC). He also served in the 41st Congress. recognize the contribution of African American and encourage my colleagues to support, the A total of 22 blacks who were in Congress Members of Congress and their service to the authorization of a revised and updated printing came from states with high black popu- American people. It’s important that we cap- of the House Document ‘‘Black Americans in lations—the former slave states of the South. ture the rich lessons of their lives which will in- Congress, 1870–1989’’. The achievement of From 1870 to 1897 South Carolina elected spire generations to come. African-Americans here in Congress is truly eight blacks to the House. I have joined more than 40 of our col- remarkable and should be accurately docu- Mississippi and Louisiana each elected one leagues in cosponsoring a concurrent, bipar- mented for history. black to the House. tisan resolution for the printing of a revised In total, 103 African-Americans have taken Between the Fifty-second and Fifty-sixth edition of the House document entitled, ‘‘Black their place in United States history as Con- Congresses (1891–1901) there was only one Americans in Congress, 1870–1989.’’ gressional leaders. Their constituents know black member per session. The latest edition of this work, published in that they have and will continue to work to en- Four former slave states—Arkansas, Ten- 1990, contains brief biographies, photographs sure that all citizens are represented equally nessee, Texas, and West Virginia—never and other important historical information and fairly. African-American Members of Con- elected any black representative during the about the 66 distinguished African Americans gress continually strive to make sure that no Reconstruction era despite very sizable black who had served in either chamber of Con- one is left behind in this great nation. populations. gress as of January 23, 1990. Since that time, The Congressional Black Caucus has an il- Second Wave of Blacks in Congress another 40 distinguished African Americans lustrious history, which includes efforts such The second wave began in 1928 with the have served. as civil rights demonstrations and boycotts, a election of Republican Oscar DePriest from an On the heels of this past February’s national successful campaign for enactment of the inner-city Chicago District. He was defeated in celebration of Black History Month, I encour- Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday, sanc- 1934 by Arthur Mitchell, the first black Demo- age my colleagues to support this important tions against apartheid in South Africa, and crat elected to Congress. resolution, which directs the Library of Con- support for democracy in Haiti. In particular, I

VerDate 21-MAR-2001 02:21 Mar 22, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21MR7.005 pfrm01 PsN: H21PT1 H1022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 21, 2001 want to thank the members of the Black Cau- may have 5 legislative days within (23) Section 36(e) of the Science and Engi- cus who have repeatedly visited my district, which to revise and extend their re- neering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885c(e)). namely , SHEILA JACKSON-LEE, marks and include extraneous material (24) Section 37 of the Science and Engineer- JOHN CONYERS, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- on H. Con. Res. 43. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885d). ALD, former Rep. Alan Wheat, former Rep. (25) Section 108 of the National Science , former Rep. , objection to the request of the gentle- Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal the late former Rep. Augustus Hawkins, and woman from West Virginia? Year 1986 (42 U.S.C. 1886). the late Julian Dixon. These members have There was no objection. (26) Section 101(a)(3) of the High-Perform- helped encourage African-American political f ance Computing Act of 1991 (15 U.S.C. activism in the Inland Empire. PREVENTING ELIMINATION OF 5511(a)(3)). (27) Section 3(a)(7) and (f) of the National More importantly, African-American Con- CERTAIN REPORTS gressmen and women are role models for Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. Mr. GRUCCI. Mr. Speaker, I move to 1862(a)(7) and (f)). youth who can better identify with people who suspend the rules and pass the bill (28) Section 7(a) of the National Science look and think as they do. Representative Bar- (H.R. 1042) to prevent the elimination Foundation Authorization Act, 1977 (42 bara Jordan embodies this. She represented of certain reports, as amended. U.S.C. 1873 note). Houston, Texas and articulated with skill and The Clerk read as follows: (29) Section 16 of the Federal Fire Preven- tion and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2215). knowledge the needs of not only African- H.R. 1042 Americans but also other minority commu- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nities. Among her legislative achievements resentatives of the United States of America in ant to the rule, the gentleman from was an amendment to the Voting Rights Act, Congress assembled, New York (Mr. GRUCCI) and the gentle- which provided for the printing of bilingual bal- SECTION 1. REPORTS. woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) lots. Section 3003(a)(1) of the Federal Reports each will control 20 minutes. Oscar DePriest was the first Black Con- Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. The Chair recognizes the gentleman gressman in the twentieth century. When he 1113 note) does not apply to any report re- from New York (Mr. GRUCCI). took his seat, he was the only Black member quired to be submitted under any of the fol- lowing provisions of law: GENERAL LEAVE in the chamber. Adam Clayton Powell, a mag- (1) Section 801(b) and (c) of the Department Mr. GRUCCI. Mr. Speaker, I ask nificent orator, was both a Congressman and of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7321(b) unanimous consent that all Members a Pastor. He understood the needs of Blacks and (c)). may have 5 legislative days within in his district because he spoke to them and (2) Section 822(b) of the National Defense which to revise and extend their re- more importantly, listened to them every week. Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and marks and insert extraneous material He served 11 terms in Congress and was 1993 (42 U.S.C. 6687). on H.R. 1042, as amended. chair of the influential Education and Labor (3) Section 7(a) of the Marine Resources The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and Engineering Development Act of 1966 (33 Committee. New York’s Shirley Chisolm was U.S.C. 1106(a)). objection to the request of the gen- the first female elected to Congress and (4) Section 206 of the National Aeronautics tleman from New York? fought fervently for the Title I program that and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2476). There was no objection. benefited disadvantaged children throughout (5) Section 404 of the Communications Sat- Mr. GRUCCI. Mr. Speaker, I yield the country. This is a very abbreviated list of ellite Act of 1962 (47 U.S.C. 744). myself such time as I may consume. accomplished public servants who gave their (6) Section 205(a)(1) of the National Critical Mr. Speaker, last year, the Federal time and talent for the benefit of all Ameri- Materials Act of 1984 (30 U.S.C. 1804(a)(1)). Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of (7) Section 17(c)(2) of the Stevenson-Wydler 1995 went into effect, eliminating all cans. Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. The working legacy of these remarkable 103 3711a(c)(2)). reports to Congress contained in House African-Americans must be preserved. We (8) Section 10(h) of the National Institute Document 103–7. The law was intended must recognize their service as well as the of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. to alleviate the amount of paperwork service of the current African-American Mem- 278(h)). agencies are required to produce. bers of Congress. They continue the struggle (9) Section 212(f)(3) of the National Insti- However, included in the hundreds of for freedom, equality, and full-representation tute of Standards and Technology Authoriza- reports eliminated, the Committee on tion Act for Fiscal Year 1989 (15 U.S.C. for all as guaranteed by our Constitution. We Science identified 29 contained in H.R. 3704b(f)(3)). 1042 that are relevant to its oversight must honor their struggle. That is why I sup- (10) Section 11(g)(2) of the Stevenson- port, and I ask my colleagues to support, the Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 responsibilities. Included in these are updating of this important house document. U.S.C. 3710(g)(2)). the National Science Foundation’s Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield (11) Section 5(d)(9) of the National Climate Science Indicators; a biennial report back the balance of my time. Program Act (15 U.S.C. 2904(d)(9)). from the President on activities of all Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I yield (12) Section 7 of the National Climate Pro- agencies in the field of marine science; back the balance of my time. gram Act (15 U.S.C. 2906). an annual report on the National Tech- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (13) Section 703 of the Weather Service nology Information Service and its ac- Modernization Act (15 U.S.C. 313 note). tivities; updates to the National Earth- LATOURETTE). The question is on the (14) Section 118(d)(2) of the Federal Water motion offered by the gentleman from Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(d)(2)). quake Hazards Reductions Program; Ohio (Mr. NEY) that the House suspend (15) Section 304(d) of the Federal Aviation and an annual report on the applica- the rules and agree to the concurrent Administration Research, Engineering, and tion of new technologies to reduce air- resolution, H. Con. Res 43. Development Authorization Act of 1992 (49 craft noise levels. The question was taken. U.S.C. 47508 note). These and other reports in H.R. 1042 The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (16) Section 2367(c) of title 10, United will continue to provide constructive opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of States Code. evaluation tools for the committee and those present have voted in the affirm- (17) Section 303(c)(7) of the Federal Prop- the agencies producing them. erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949 In the 106th Congress, the House ative. (41 U.S.C. 253(c)(7)). Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, on that I (18) Section 102(e)(7) of the Global Change passed H.R. 3904 under suspension and demand the yeas and nays. Research Act of 1990 (15 U.S.C. 2932(e)(7)). by voice vote. Unfortunately, the Sen- The yeas and nays were ordered. (19) Section 5(b)(1)(C) and (D) of the Earth- ate ran out of time after the bill was The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- quake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42 cleared for passage and failed to be en- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the U.S.C. 7704(b)(1)(C) and (D)). acted into law. Less one report, H.R. Chair’s prior announcement, further (20) Section 11(e)(6) of the Stevenson- 1042 is identical to H.R. 3904 passed last proceedings on this motion will be Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 year. It is a noncontroversial legisla- U.S.C. 3710(e)(6)). tion, and I urge its passage. postponed. (21) Section 2304(c)(7) of title 10, United f States Code, but only to the extent of its ap- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. GENERAL LEAVE plication to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I ask (22) Section 4(j)(1) of the National Science Speaker, I yield myself such time as I unanimous consent that all Members Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863(j)(1)). may consume.

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