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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019 No. 93 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was In the line of duty, Sergeant born into extreme poverty. These are called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Gwaltney sacrificed himself for his not persons who were born in the land pore (Mr. PETERS). men, costing him the use of his right of liberty and justice for all. These are f hand. Even after brushing with death persons who are seeking liberty and and experiencing the horrors of com- justice. These are persons who are try- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO bat, this selfless patriot said he would ing to flee harm’s way. These are ba- TEMPORE do it all over again. bies. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- This year, President Trump signed a One can only imagine what grief a fore the House the following commu- law directing the Secretary of Defense parent suffers knowing that the child nication from the Speaker: to conduct a commemorative program has been removed from the custody of for the 75th anniversary of World War the parent and is not able to be recon- WASHINGTON, DC, nected. June 4, 2019. II. It is important to take such oppor- Let us just imagine ourselves: What I hereby appoint the Honorable SCOTT H. tunities like this week’s commemora- would we do if our child were taken PETERS to act as Speaker pro tempore on tion of the 75th anniversary of D-day to this day. highlight heroes like Sergeant from us as we were trying to journey NANCY PELOSI, Gwaltney and remember the brave toward freedom, if we were trying to escape harm’s way, and when we fi- Speaker of the House of Representatives. Americans who fought and died for our nally get to a point where we think f country in World War II to preserve that the laws that are applicable would our freedom. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE apply to us, our child was removed f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from us? What would we do? ant to the order of the House of Janu- CRISIS AT THE BORDER This is the United States of America. These laws are in place. Those who be- ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The moan the fact that people are coming nize Members from lists submitted by Chair recognizes the gentleman from and seeking asylum should remember the majority and minority leaders for Texas (Mr. GREEN) for 5 minutes. that the law allows what they are morning-hour debate. Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I doing. They are not breaking the law The Chair will alternate recognition rise with a heavy heart, but I still love when they walk up to the border and between the parties. All time shall be my country. I rise today, some 48 days say, ‘‘I am seeking asylum,’’ when they equally allocated between the parties, now since the Mueller report was made and in no event shall debate continue give the pronouncement as to why and public, some 48 days for all who have it is an appropriate pronouncement. beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other said that the President should be im- than the majority and minority leaders That is the law. peached and that he has broken the And for our President to make this a and the minority whip, shall be limited law, some 48 days now the President big issue now, when he had control of to 5 minutes. has been above the law—48 days. the House, the Senate, and the Presi- f But as we continue this journey, let dency and never sought to change the us remember this: There are still chil- law, one can believe that this is done HONORING USMC SERGEANT dren who have been separated from GERALD GWALTNEY with intentionality to make it an issue their parents. Let us please remember such that he can now claim someone The SPEAKER pro tempore. The there is a new story today about this else is responsible. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from separation. Let us remember separa- But the truth is we are all respon- North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- tion doesn’t always mean that the sible. The truth is every one of us, my- utes. child was separated from a mother or a self included, we are all responsible for Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. father, but perhaps a grandparent or what is happening to these babies at Speaker, I rise to recognize U.S. Ma- some other person who was a signifi- the border. This President is willing to rine Corps Sergeant Gerald Gwaltney. cant other in that person’s life, some- raid every coffer in the country to An Alexander County native, Ser- body whom the child had some sense of build a wall, but he is not willing to go geant Gwaltney was sent on four major belief in or belonging to. into those coffers to make sure that landings in the Pacific during World And let us remember, please, that children are treated fairly at the bor- War II, including Iwo Jima, where he these children are among the least, the der. witnessed the iconic American flag last, and the lost. These are not per- I will close with this, my dear raising there. sons who were born into plenty—likely, friends, my dear brothers and sisters,
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It lowing for abortion up to point of coming from the northern border— is a failure. It is a broken promise to birth, or putting our country on the would we have the same mindset? do our first job, and that is to protect road to ruin with failed socialist poli- Would we allow this to continue with the American people, to provide for a cies, and it is just another example of babies? common defense. Democrats showing they are more in- We are all responsible, and it is time From denying we have a crisis in the terested in opposing and obstructing a for us to do something about this crisis first place, despite all the evidence to President than solving real problems. at the border—and doing something is the contrary, to irrationally calling f walls immoral, to repeatedly refusing more than building a wall. A wall will HONORING HISPANIC SOLDIERS not solve the poverty that they are liv- to get the President the resources he ing in in these other countries, won’t needs to secure the border and safely The SPEAKER pro tempore. The solve the persecution that they have to detain the children and families who Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from ´ endure. A wall is not a solution to a have made the dangerous trek, Demo- California (Ms. BARRAGAN) for 5 min- crats have been derelict in their con- utes. humanitarian crisis. ´ It is time for us to act on the human- stitutional duty to defend our borders Ms. BARRAGAN. Mr. Speaker, this itarian crisis at the border and for this and to stop this flow of illegal immi- week I have the honor of travelling to President to lead the way on acting on grants into our country. the beaches of Normandy, France, the crisis at the border. We have a responsibility to safeguard along with a congressional delegation I love my country, and I beg that we our sovereignty as a nation and know to commemorate the 75th anniversary would do something to end this crisis. who is coming into this country. of D-Day on the exact site where over President Reagan said: ‘‘A nation The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- 2,500 brave Americans were to, in the that cannot control its borders is not a bers are reminded to refrain from en- words of Abraham Lincoln, give their nation.’’ Right now, we have zero oper- gaging in personalities toward the last full measure of devotion. ational control of our borders. Several among those fallen were President. For the second straight month, Bor- some of the nearly 500,000 Latino sol- f der Patrol agents apprehended more diers who served in World War II. By OPPOSING AMNESTY FOR ILLEGAL than 100,000 people trying to cross the the end of that war, 17 Mexican Ameri- IMMIGRANTS border illegally, the highest number in cans received the Congressional Medal 12 years. That is an average of 4,500 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of Honor, a source of great pride for the people a day. Homeland Security ex- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Latino community and a legacy of perts say we apprehend one out of honor that has continued throughout Texas (Mr. ARRINGTON) for 5 minutes. three. So we are talking about thou- Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I find modern history, which now counts 60 sands upon thousands of people that we it ironic and hypocritical to hear my Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers of don’t even apprehend. Hispanic heritage. colleagues on the other side of the aisle Just last week, Border Patrol agents who speak from this august Chamber in El Paso encountered a thousand peo- b 1015 about the children and the families at ple who just walked across the border. Among the military units with His- the border when, today, we are going to We couldn’t do anything. We just let panic representation that participated vote on legislation that doesn’t lift a them go. We don’t have the capacity. in the D-Day invasion was the U.S. finger to help those children and those We don’t have the resources. Army 79th Infantry Division, which families. It doesn’t give a dime to our Even The New York Times and Presi- landed at Utah Beach. President and make the investment in dent Obama’s Homeland Secretary Jeh The D-Day forces included men like infrastructure and healthcare and the Johnson—no fans of this administra- Nick Alvarez from California, who led a things that this President has asked tion, for sure—have admitted that the tank crew that broke through the Ger- for repeatedly to help those children. system is being pushed past the break- man defenses that day, helping to put Instead, we hear demagoguery after ing point and that having over 4,000 the Allies on the offensive and, ulti- demagoguery, and it is all talk; it is no people cross every day constitutes a mately, helped lead to the fall of Nazi action. And the action we need is not crisis. Germany. amnesty for people who are in this The situation is so bad, the Border Those D-Day forces also included Pri- country illegally. What we need is real Patrol agents are being forced to re- vate Andrew Ortega from Anaheim, solutions to putting the American citi- lease folks into the interior of our California, who was one of the very zens first, their security and well-being country because they have run out of first Americans to land on Omaha first. room to house everybody. Beach as part of a team of engineers Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- And from the great State of Texas, tasked with finding and neutralizing tion to the legislation the Democrats my home State, where we are on the land mines ahead of the infantrymen are bringing to the floor today that front lines against the fight against il- taking part in the assault. Under re- will grant amnesty to millions of ille- legal immigration, I can tell you that lentless fire from German guns, Pri- gal immigrants, incentivizing even our brave patrolmen and -women are vate Ortega searched for and defused more people to come to this country il- simply outnumbered and overwhelmed. land mines no bigger than eggs. His he- legally and which would do nothing to And yet, in the midst of this unprece- roic efforts in the face of horrific dan- combat the national security and hu- dented border crisis, what is the solu- ger no doubt saved countless American manitarian crisis at the southern bor- tion from the Democrats? A blanket lives. der that continues to grow worse every amnesty to millions of people, to re- As we make ready to honor all the day. ward those who come over here ille- troops participating in the D-Day inva- The title of the bill is the ‘‘American gally over the millions who have re- sion, I would like to make special men- Dream and Promise Act’’—the ‘‘Amer- spected our laws and waited in line to tion of Private Louis Martin, who was ican Dream and Promise Act.’’ This become citizens, waiting for years to a resident of my home district in Wil- may be a dream for those who get become citizens. mington, California, and who is pic- placed in front of the line in front of To grant amnesty to illegals while tured here in this photo provided by his millions of people who respect our im- abandoning our own citizens and their family. migration laws; it may be a dream for security needs is disconnected from re- Private Martin was born in Deming, folks who get blanket immigration, a ality. It is disrespectful to our citizens, New Mexico, in 1914, and moved to Wil- pass and citizenship to this great coun- and it is downright un-American. mington as a young adult. By the time
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Mr. Speaker, today, I life, for the freedom of his family, his Congo. Also, on May 31, Border Patrol am introducing the Federal Extreme countrymen, and for future generations agents captured the largest group of il- Risk Protection Order Act of 2019. of Americans. We, as a nation, are for- legal aliens ever captured at one place: This commonsense legislation will ever indebted to him, and it gives me 1,036 illegal aliens at the El Paso, empower loved ones and members of great pride to have him remembered Texas, border. law enforcement to prevent acts of gun here today. violence. When people are in crisis and I thank those who have served, and I Let me be very clear: Illegal alien pose a threat to themselves or others, extend my deepest condolences to Pri- amnesty only begets and encourages those closest to them are often the vate Martin’s family and friends. I more lawless illegal alien conduct. first to know. thank Private Martin and all members Socialist Democrats’ callous dis- Two-thirds of all gun deaths are sui- of the Armed Forces who so bravely regard for American citizens plagued cides. Extreme risk protection laws can fought and so gallantly sacrificed their by illegal aliens demonstrates just how prevent these tragedies. These laws lives in the service of our Nation dur- radical socialist Democrats have be- have the power to prevent mass shoot- ing the D-Day invasion. come. However, if you understand the It is with the greatest appreciation ings and intimate partner gun violence. underlying reason for the socialist for their courage, determination, and Democrats’ dangerous open borders Fifteen States and the District of Co- fierce belief in this Nation, for which it policies, the inaction and callousness lumbia currently have extreme risk stands, that I pay tribute to these fall- make sense. laws, and these laws have received bi- en soldiers today. It is in their honor partisan support. that I pledge to endeavor within this About 70 percent of households with body to strive ever harder to fulfill the an illegal alien in them live off welfare It is our duty, as lawmakers, to en- promise of this Nation proposed by our and on the backs of American tax- sure the safety of all Americans, and Founders and paid for with the blood of payers. Since illegal aliens are heavily extreme risk laws are a powerful tool soldiers like those who fell 75 years ago dependent on welfare, once they get that should be available for every sin- gle community across our Nation. This on the sands of Normandy. the amnesty and the American citizen- is why we need the Federal Extreme ship socialist Democrats desperately f Risk Protection Order Act. ILLEGAL ALIEN AMNESTY LEADS seek to bestow, that makes them reli- able socialist Democrat voters. After Nearly 100 people die every single day TO HEIGHTENED BORDER SECU- in America as a result of gun violence. RITY all, socialist Democrats are the party for taking much-needed money from Inaction is no longer an option. We The SPEAKER pro tempore. The hardworking American taxpayers to have the power, the ability, and the re- Chair recognizes the gentleman from pay for welfare for those who prefer to sponsibility to change our laws to save Alabama (Mr. BROOKS) for 5 minutes. vote for a living rather than work for lives. Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- This legislation will empower Ameri- er, as I speak, unprecedented tsunamis one. cans to prevent gun deaths. I urge my of illegal aliens swamp Customs and Quite frankly, socialist Democrats colleagues to join me in supporting Border Patrol resources on America’s don’t give one twit about the thou- this legislation. porous southern border with Mexico. sands of dead Americans who die each What is the socialist Democrat re- year because of illegal alien homicides. I am a victim of gun violence, and I sponse to this dangerous, life-threat- Socialist Democrats care not one twit have worked many long hours, days, ening invasion? Today, they help make about American blood on their hands. months, and years working with and our border security crisis worse by Socialist Democrats covet political talking to the victims who suffer need- pushing legislation that gives illegal power, and they see open borders, am- lessly from unnecessary gun violence. aliens amnesty that, in turn, entices nesty, and illegal aliens voting as the It is a tragedy for this body to con- even more illegal aliens to cross our way to get it. tinue to not pass legislation that would border. save lives. That is what we are brought What is the result of past socialist That is why so many socialist Demo- crat cities, like San Francisco, are here to do. That is who we are. For us Democrat amnesty efforts? In the first to continue to turn a blind eye to the passing laws that allow illegal aliens to half of fiscal year 2019, the number of number of people who continue to die register to vote, and vote, in American illegal alien family units captured by every single day due to unnecessary elections, regardless of how badly this Border Patrol roughly tripled over the gun violence is unconscionable. previous year. Worst yet, the number denies American citizens control over of captured illegal aliens topped 100,000 their own governments. I urge my colleagues to stand on the right side of preserving democracy and in each of March and April. Further, This insult to American voters is so the number of illegal alien caravans making sure that everyone in this Na- astonishing, it deserves repeating. So- tion has the ability to be able to live has skyrocketed from two in fiscal cialist Democrat cities, like San Fran- year 2017, to 13 in fiscal year 2018, to 104 here without the fear of being gunned cisco, are passing laws that allow ille- down. That is their right, to live in large illegal alien caravans of 100 or gal aliens to register to vote, and vote, more individuals, totaling 17,242 illegal this country with the freedom from un- in American elections, regardless of necessary gun violence. alien captures in just the first 6 how badly this denies American citi- months of fiscal year 2019. For every day that passes by and zens control over their own govern- Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost re- every tragedy that we continue to ments. cently testified to the Senate that, have, when we turn a blind eye, we do ‘‘Our apprehension numbers are off the Mr. Speaker, I yearn for the day that a great disservice to the American peo- charts. . . . We cannot address this cri- socialist Democrats put the interests ple. On behalf of all victims, like my- sis by simply shifting more resources of American citizens above the inter- self, the victims of Virginia, and the or building more facilities. It is like ests of illegal aliens, above the social- victims that we continue to see every holding a bucket under a faucet. It ist Democrats’ craving for political single day, if we do not stand up to pro- doesn’t matter how many buckets you power. Unfortunately, that day is not tect them, then we are not standing for give me if we can’t turn off the flow.’’ today. democracy.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:19 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.005 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRATULATING A GREAT ently examine stormwater ponds and Pastor E. Ray Cox, and the pastor of PUBLIC SERVANT their effects on the treatment of drink- New Hope Baptist Church. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing water. They issue rebates for more During the shooting, Keith guided Chair recognizes the gentleman from efficient fixtures. colleagues to safety, but did not join Minnesota (Mr. EMMER) for 5 minutes. We are proud that this Sixth District them so he could look out for others. Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise utility is an example for our entire Tara Welch Gallagher, an engineer today to recognize Royce Nelligan for State. who lived in Virginia Beach, educated his 41 years of public service. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Elk the public about clean water and Earlier this month, Royce retired River Municipal Utilities for their se- served her city for 6 years. Tara’s sur- from his position as Minnesota’s Small lection, and I thank them for pro- vivors include her husband and her 22- Business Administration district coun- tecting the health and welfare of their month-old son. Her husband told a re- sel after a 37-year career. Prior to Min- residents and our drinking water. porter: ‘‘She was everything to me.’’ Mary Louise Gayle was a right-of- nesota’s SBA, he served in the U.S. Air b 1030 Force and the National Park Service. way agent who lived in Virginia Beach. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP, MICHAEL A proud grandmother, she had just Mr. Speaker, I thank Royce for all of HEMESATH his years of service. I thank him for turned 65, and her children planned to Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise take their mom to Portland later this the work he did to help small busi- today to thank Michael Hemesath, nesses grow and prosper all across Min- month to celebrate her birthday. President of St. John’s University in Alexander Mikhail Gusev, a right-of- nesota. For all the opportunities he St. Cloud, Minnesota, for his commit- helped create and promote, he left our way agent who lived in Virginia Beach, ment to education and his service to moved from Belarus to seek a better State and our communities better than the St. John’s community. when he started. I congratulate him on life in America. He was a generous and Recently, President Hemesath an- thoughtful person, who was said to a job well done, and I wish him luck on nounced he intends to retire at the end his next chapter. grab his lawnmower and cut his neigh- of the academic year. Including his bor’s lawn without even being asked. CONGRATULATING ANDOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT time as a student, President Hemesath Joshua O. Hardy was an engineering Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise has belonged to the St. John’s family technician who lived in Virginia Beach. today to recognize the Andover Fire for 42 years. He was a loving uncle, a healthy eater Department for being awarded the 2019 As President, Michael Hemesath con- and runner, he smiled on the job, and Fire Department of the Year by the tinued and built upon the College of St. found time to write a beloved chil- Minnesota State Fire Department As- John’s reputation for developing great dren’s book that spoke to youth about sociation. talent and strong faith that is reflected strangers in their midst. This award recognizes the depart- in the alumni and Johnnie tradition. Michelle ‘‘Missy’’ Langer, an admin- ment’s efforts to provide outreach to In addition, President Hemesath istrative assistant who lived in Vir- seniors in the community, to recruit leaves his alma mater with a balanced ginia Beach, loved the Pittsburgh women, and for maximizing the use of budget, a renovated Alcuin Library, Steelers, Paul McCartney, and the available resources. and new buildings, like the Dietrich ocean. A friend said, ‘‘I will miss her The department’s Remember When Reinhart Learning Commons and the smile and her hugs. That is the hardest fire safety program brings firefighters St. John’s Bible Gallery. thing.’’ into Andover’s senior communities to Mr. Speaker, I thank President Richard H. Nettleton, an engineer replace smoke alarms and mitigate any Hemesath for all he has done for the who lived in Norfolk, helped design, in- tripping hazards that exist. College of St. John’s. While he is mov- stall, and maintain Virginia Beach’s The department has made significant ing on to the next chapter of his profes- water and sewer systems. An Army vet- strides to recruit women firefighters. sional life, he will always be part of the eran, he enjoyed mentoring young en- In fact, Andover is one of the few de- Johnnie family. gineers. partments to have a waiting list. f Katherine A. Nixon, an engineer who Mr. Speaker, I thank the women and lived in Virginia Beach, was a devoted HONORING VIRGINIA BEACH men of the Andover Fire Department wife and mother to three daughters, SHOOTING VICTIMS for keeping our community safe. Spe- one of whom is just 15 months old. Ac- cial congratulations to Chief Jerry The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cording to her neighbor, her final call Streich, Deputy Chief Mark Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from was to her husband just moments after Winczewski, and Battalion Chief John Virginia (Mrs. LURIA) for 5 minutes. she was shot. Wallace on earning this important rec- Mrs. LURIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Christopher Kelly Rapp, an engineer ognition. today grieving for Virginia Beach, a who lived in Powhatan, played the bag- CONGRATULATING ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL great city in our district, where the pipes and loved Scottish music. Com- UTILITIES year’s most devastating mass shooting pared by some to Mr. Rogers, he was Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise happened last Friday. known as encouraging and enthusi- today to recognize Elk River Municipal That morning, 12 innocent people left astic. Utilities for being a finalist for the 2019 their homes for work, but they didn’t Herbert ‘‘Bert’’ Snelling, a con- Source Water Protection Award. return home to their families, and they tractor who lived in Virginia Beach We often hear when government fails never will. Eleven of them were de- and was visiting the Municipal Center to protect our water, but today, I want voted public servants with more than for a permit; he led his church’s secu- to recognize a local utility for going 150 years of combined experience, and rity team, and in his work, he did ev- above and beyond to protect our com- one was a dedicated contractor. I am erything from small handyman repairs munity’s water quality. honored to remember them today. to building homes. Every year, the Minnesota Depart- Laquita C. Brown, a right-of-way Robert ‘‘Bobby’’ Williams, a special ment of Health and the Minnesota agent who lived in Chesapeake, was an projects coordinator who lived in Rural Water Association award com- avid traveler who chronicled her trips Chesapeake, worked for Virginia Beach munity facilities for their work to pro- to New York City, Europe, and West for 41 years. He helped build the sea- tect community drinking water. This Africa. A friend of hers called her ‘‘Ms. wall in our city and planned on retiring year, Elk River Municipal Utilities, Worldwide.’’ Her 40th birthday was this year to spend more time with his also known as ERMU, of Sherburne coming up in November. family. County, Minnesota, was chosen as a fi- Ryan Keith Cox, an account clerk The losses here will never be re- nalist because of their diligence in who lived in Virginia Beach, had a placed, but so many heroes emerged to prioritizing water quality. golden voice and sang in his church prevent further horror. ERMU sealed an abandoned well that choir. He had recently accepted his Over the weekend, I saw heroic first could have posed a danger to the com- own calling to the ministry to follow in responders—police, fire, and EMS per- munity’s water supply. They consist- the footsteps of his father, a friend, sonnel—who ran into the line of fire to
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To him, it was tens, if not hundreds, of stories of the service here at home. never an option to not act. heroism of individuals who helped save They ensure that we send our serv- If there is a lesson that we take out lives during this tragic event, includ- icemen and women into combat with of this tragedy, all we have to do is ing the officer among the first respond- the most advanced state-of-the-art look at him. ers who, in the performance of his du- equipment available. We must run into the building to- ties, took a bullet to protect our com- Here in Washington, the Army’s mod- gether. munity, and was, by the grace of God, ernization efforts include a request of We must act. saved by his protective vest. $12.2 billion in research, development, Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, while I saw believable bravery in Sentara tests, and evaluation funding, and $21.8 the Trump administration is setting Hospital where Sunday, I had the billion in procurement, which will fire to our legal immigration system, honor of visiting a survivor of the begin to address the Army’s identified separating families, and all but closing shooting. She clasped my hand as I top six modernization priorities: Long- down our border, I am proud that stood at her bedside, and her strength Range Precision Fires Missile, next- today, here in the House of Representa- and resolve were palpable as she had generation combat vehicles, Future tives, Democrats are standing up and only narrowly come away alive. Vertical Lift, tactical network, air- taking action to provide legal status I saw love and hope at heartfelt vigils and-missile defense, and soldier and an earned path to citizenship for across our community where people of lethality. young people and families that already all faiths joined in prayer to remember Now, I support this request because call this country home. those who left us all too soon. we need to be ready to answer the Dreamers and TPS holders are our I saw strength among our city lead- threats that are before us, whether neighbors, coworkers, and our friends. ers and police chief as they addressed they come from Iran, North Korea, They are productive and contributing our grieving community, determined to Russia, or elsewhere, we must be able members of our society, raising fami- remember the 12 we lost far too soon. to counter and mitigate such threats lies, serving in our military, and uplift- swiftly and deliberately. ing our communities. f Even though they collectively rep- Career and technical education play SHOWCASE FOR COMMERCE resent some of the strongest parts of a role in our readiness. Right now, this country, the Trump administra- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The there are more than 7 million job open- tion has forced them to live in con- Chair recognizes the gentleman from ings in the United States, and it is one stant uncertainty and fear that they or Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 of the greatest challenges we face—the minutes. their loved ones will be deported. skills gap. But even so, they have had the cour- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Thanks to the Strengthening Career age to step out of the shadows and tell Mr. Speaker, last week I was honored and Technical Education for the 21st their stories and fight for the lives to attend the Showcase for Commerce Century Act, we were able to com- they have built for themselves and in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Cambria pletely overhaul the Perkins Act and their families and for the futures they County. invest the resources necessary to have For nearly 30 years, the annual aspire to. a dominant and prosperous workforce. They have spoken up many times, Showcase for Commerce has high- We can secure the future, and help putting themselves at risk to do so in lighted the exceptional work hap- more Americans climb the rungs on the hopes that they would drive us to act pening in Cambria County. ladder of opportunity through career Established by the late Congressman to uphold our American values and and technical education programs. allow them to become, on paper, what Jack Murtha, the event brings together Mr. Speaker, the Showcase for Com- they already are in their hearts: Amer- Federal, State and local leaders, as merce puts Cambria County workforce well as major defense corporations and icans. on display. Those of us in Pennsylvania The hundreds of thousands of Dream- subcontractors and regional, national, already knew this, and the showcase ers who came forward to register with and international business leaders. lets us share it with the rest of the Na- the government as part of the DACA With more than 100 exhibitors and tion. program trusted the government to more than 2,000 attendees, the Show- f live up to its end of the bargain. case for Commerce has grown into a Although the Trump administration nationally recognized business and in- CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION POLICY has tried to break that promise, today dustry trade show and defense con- we are taking action to make sure we tracting exhibition. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The keep our word. Cambria County has a skilled work- Chair recognizes the gentleman from We will not allow these aspiring force that makes considerable con- Arizona (Mr. GALLEGO) for 5 minutes. Americans to become the next victim tributions to our national security. We Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I yield of Trump’s brutal deportation force. saw more than $180 million in new de- to the gentlewoman from Virginia This wasn’t an easy process, and the fense contracts announced at this (Mrs. LURIA). fight isn’t over. It takes immense cour- year’s showcase. Because America HONORING VIRGINIA BEACH SHOOTING VICTIMS age to stand up to power at any time, can’t merely remain competitive in a Mrs. LURIA. Mr. Speaker, I continue but even more so, when your life—as global economy, but we must lead the today in grieving for Virginia Beach you know it—is at great risk. way with the most sophisticated tech- and for those that we lost. I have the utmost admiration and re- nology. Those who knew the victims are spect for Dreamers who have taken a As a Member of the House of Rep- making statements that we need to stand and fought for the right to con- resentatives and the father of an Ac- hear. tinue to live and work in the country tive-Duty soldier and a Purple Heart Bert Snelling’s neighbor told a Vir- they call home. I know they will con- wounded warrior, I am not interested ginian-Pilot reporter, ‘‘It’s the world tinue to fight until this bill that we in a fair fight. Our United States mili- we live in now, and it’s a shame.’’ pass becomes law. tary members deserve our best, that in- A friend of Missy Langer’s told The In the meantime, I—and my fellow cludes the resources to be optimally Washington Post, ‘‘This kind of stuff Democrats—will continue to be right safe, effective, and lethal. has got to stop.’’ And another friend by their side. There is no better means to a peace- said, ‘‘She didn’t deserve to die like f ful world or a deterrent to would-be that.’’ dictators and terrorists than a well- None of them did. RED LION FIRE COMPANY equipped, robustly trained, and prop- This is a moment where doing noth- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The erly funded United States military. ing is no longer an option. To prove Chair recognizes the gentleman from
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State championship games. ment removes children from their par- JD passed away on Sunday due to in- ‘‘Every time those girls were asked ents, the government becomes that juries sustained during a motorcycle to do something, they did it,’’ said child’s parent. Too often, the govern- accident. Coach Alex Decker. ‘‘They rose to ment forgets this commitment and life JD officially joined the Department every occasion, from the time they goes on for those not in the child wel- in June of 2016, though he was involved were sophomores to now, and they are fare system; but for those in it, they in years prior as well. His sister, just unreal.’’ come to feel trapped and forgotten. Megan, said, ‘‘He was a very dedicated Certainly, there is much to be proud These young people here today have firefighter. It was like his second of. The lessons that these young traveled thousands of miles to share home. He ran just about every call he women have learned together will stay their stories of their challenges with could without hesitation. He had a with them throughout their lives. abuse, trafficking, overmedication, or kind heart and would help anyone who When asked what she learned from homelessness. In addition, they are needed it. If you were sad, he was the graduating seniors on the team, junior sharing their successes with first to ask you what’s wrong and if Meaghan Quinn said: ‘‘No matter how mentorship, adoption, family reunifica- you need anything.’’ many medals or how many awards you tion, community activism, and inde- Mr. Speaker, we appreciate JD’s com- get as a team, it always comes back to pendent living. Their goal is to leave passion and service to his community. the people who you are and the friend- Congress with a better understanding We recognize that those who volunteer ships that you’ve made along the way. of the reality faced day in and day out with our local fire companies are spe- . . . We can’t do it without each by our Nation’s youth in care. cial, and their dedication to the protec- other.’’ Today, Mr. Speaker, I would like to tion of others is admirable. Mr. Speaker, the community is proud share the stories of four former foster I ask that the community join me in of the efforts of these young women. youth who are here shadowing me keeping JD’s family, friends, and fel- We congratulate them on their tremen- today. low firefighters at the Red Lion Fire dous success and continue to wish Yeshi Vaughan graduated in the top Department in our prayers during this them well in the future. 10 of her high school class. In May 2019, difficult time. f she graduated with honors from Saint Martin’s University with a bachelor’s b 1045 ACKNOWLEDGING CHILD WELFARE in social work and a minor in soci- NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH SYSTEM WORKERS ology. She hopes that as a social work- Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, May The SPEAKER pro tempore. The er she can share her story to encourage was National Foster Care Month, and I Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from other youth. would like to recognize all of the lov- California (Ms. BASS) for 5 minutes. Fonda Williams is a former foster ing and caring foster parents in my dis- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, May was Na- youth from California, born and raised trict. tional Foster Care Month, a time for in the city of Watts. She is 27 years old Nearly 670,000 young people have fos- our country to come together to ac- and the sixth child of eight. Her cur- ter parents across this great Nation, knowledge the half million people in rent occupation is a public safety dis- and it is in a loving home that they are our child welfare system, the hundreds patcher. She attended UCLA and is able to grow and thrive. Today, I would of thousands who work within the sys- currently attending El Camino College. like to thank the foster parents, volun- tem day in and day out, and the mil- Racquell Perry is a Florida barred at- teers, family members, social workers, lions of adults who have exited the sys- torney and is the statewide outreach child welfare professionals, and count- tem and are no longer in care. for Keys to Independence at Educate less others across the district that I No one knows the child welfare sys- Tomorrow. The Keys to Independence represent who help them find perma- tem like the foster youth who have program is designed to help youth in nent homes and build strong founda- grown up in the system. Today, the out-of-home care overcome barriers to tions. Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth driving. Racquell is a proud two-time In particular, I would also like to and the National Foster Youth Insti- graduate of Florida A&M University, recognize the work of two outstanding tute have brought more than 100 young earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal nonprofit organizations in my district people from every corner of the coun- justice and a JD from its college of that do great work in assisting foster try here to Washington, D.C., to shad- law. children and families: Bethany Chris- ow their Member of Congress. I would Toni Criner, while attending Howard tian Services and COBYS Family Serv- like to take a second to thank the University, had the opportunity to be ices. nearly 100 Members of Congress who an intern in my office, where she expe- This is an issue we should all care are spending this morning learning rienced child welfare and foster care deeply about. I was very proud that my from a constituent and delegate of this policy issues from a different view- very first legislation to become law program about their personal experi- point. After Toni’s time on the Hill, was bipartisan language, cosponsored ences and ideas to make impactful she went on to pioneer a White House with Representative TERRI SEWELL, to change in the child welfare system. initiative and was given the oppor- help place foster children in the home The delegates of this program have tunity to work with Washington, D.C.’s of family members. been in town since Saturday and have most vulnerable transitioning-aged When it comes to finding loving been learning about community activ- youth. In 2019, Toni founded her own homes for children, there are no Repub- ism and successful movement building. company, T.C. Mentoring and Con- licans or Democrats, just mothers and Yesterday, we held a forum right here sulting LLC. The company’s mission is fathers, aunts and uncles, and sons and in the Capitol where our delegates were to help at-risk youth and young adults daughters who believe that each child able to ask Members of the leadership find their path in life. should have a bed to be tucked into at of Congress questions about changes to Mr. Speaker, our country is the rich- night in a loving home. Our thanks are the child welfare system. I can’t wait est country in the history of the world, with those foster parents who provide for the participants of this program to and there is no excuse for us not to just that. be up here serving in Congress, making take care of the half million youth who CONGRATULATING WARWICK GIRLS TRACK AND their voices even louder than they are are in the child welfare system. When FIELD now. the government removes them, we are Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Each year, our participants have a the ones responsible, and we should today to honor the State champions, real hand in making change. From the never be in a situation where anyone
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I fornia State University, Fresno; the REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JOHN congratulate him and the entire Titan University of California, Merced; and D. MILLER golf team. thousands more who are attending our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF TERRY TODT community colleges. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) for 5 min- Speaker, I rise today to remember b 1100 utes. Terry Todt. Terry was a friend and a I have heard their stories, I have Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. beloved community member who Speaker, I rise today to remember looked them in the eyes, and I have passed away on May 23. consoled them. They have great fear. John D. Miller of Monticello, Illinois. Many of us in central Illinois grew up They fear things that we would not He was a beloved public servant and ac- listening to Terry on the radio. For the probably think about, like driving to tive community member who suddenly past 41 years, he was the man behind school and driving to work. They are passed away last week. the microphone announcing some of fearful that they might be pulled over After graduating from Monticello the most memorable moments in high because maybe their vehicle has some High School in 1971, John served in the school sports in central Illinois. sort of a violation, only to be pulled United States Army and later in the Terry got his first transistor radio at over and find out that they are not National Guard and the Army Re- the age of 7. In 1978, his dream of be- here legally. serves. It was there that he began his coming a broadcaster came true when The jobs that they have—many of career in law enforcement, serving as a he was hired by WSMI in Litchfield, them full-time jobs, good jobs—are military police officer and an instruc- the radio station he had listened to on threatened by potential audits to the tor. that transistor radio while growing up. employers who are seeking to deter- His civilian service started with the Because of his excellence in sports mine whether or not they are here ille- Decatur Police Department before he announcing, he was inducted into the gally or not. was named Argenta’s chief of police. In media division of the Illinois Basket- Yet, in spite of all of those chal- 1995, he was appointed to the same role ball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, lenges, they work tirelessly to improve with the Monticello Police Depart- as well as many other distinctions. ment, where he went on to serve for 17 But Terry’s love for youth sports their education and to contribute to years until his retirement in 2012. went far beyond his broadcasts: the betterment of their families and Throughout his tenure, he was known For many years, he officiated basket- their local communities. They pay for his sense of justice, but also his ball, baseball, and soccer with the local taxes. They give back. sense of compassion. In total, he dedi- sports association; After all, isn’t that the American cated 34 years of his life to law enforce- He was instrumental in expanding way? ment. the Raymond Park District to add two They are the next generation of lead- In 2013, he once again answered the athletic fields, including a soccer field ers in various regions throughout our call to better his community, and he that was named in his honor; communities, yet they are living in was elected as an alderman on the Last year, he began the T. Todt fear every day that they could be de- Monticello City Council. In 2017, he was Shootout, a basketball benefit that ported. They fear for their families, reelected to a second 4-year term. raises money for the Montgomery and they fear for their futures as they John lived his life in humble service County Cancer Association. wait to see if they will be removed to his friends and neighbors. For so Terry left a lasting legacy that will from the only home they have ever many, he was a role model and a men- long be remembered. known. tor, and he will be truly missed. I remember meeting Terry in 1995, Can you imagine being in a house- My prayers are with his wife, Karen, and he is just one of the most genuine hold where some members of your fam- his children, and his grandchildren. people anyone could have ever met. He ily are here legally, and some are not, CONGRATULATING COACH JIM OTT was an iconic member of the Raymond and the notion that your family might Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. community, and he will be missed by be split apart, mother and father, Speaker, I rise today to congratulate many. brothers and sisters? Coach Jim Ott and the men’s golf team My prayers are with his wife, Brenda, How horrific that must be. at Illinois Wesleyan University on their children, their grandchildren, and They have trusted our government to their NCAA Division III national cham- everyone who knew my friend Terry uphold its word that we would give pionship win last month for the 13th Todt. them protections under the DACA pro- straight year. f gram. Now, of course, that is all under Illinois Wesleyan University has a cloud. made it to the national championship, PROTECT THE DREAMERS We must keep our promises. Living but this year, they took home the tro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The with this uncertainty is just not right. phy. When asked about the win, Coach Chair recognizes the gentleman from It is unfair, it is unjust, and it is not Ott said: ‘‘The nice thing is it was such California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. the American way. a team effort.’’ Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today My grandparents immigrated to this During the 3-day tournament, the Ti- to talk about our Dreamers and the country, and they often faced many of tans had led the scoreboard until the need for Congress to work together the same challenges that our Dreamers final nine holes, when the second-place now to protect them and provide legal live with every day. Our story, there- team caught their lead and tied them. status. fore—a nation of immigrants past and Thanks to a 12-foot par putt on num- Simply put, Dreamers are Americans, present—is their story. Their story, ber 18 by junior Skylar LeVine and a just like you and I, and they should be like my family, is the American story. 15-foot par putt on the final hole by treated as such. They came here, It is a story of immigrants wanting to senior Drew Pershing, the team se- brought by their families at a very come here to have a better life for cured their first-place ranking, earning early age: 2, 3, 4 years of age. For them, themselves and for their children. them the title of national champions. this is the only country they have ever So, therefore, I am unwavering in my Illinois Wesleyan’s win also earned known. support that we provide them legal sta- Coach Ott the Dave Williams National They are our friends, our neighbors, tus. We must let our Dreamers know Coach of the Year Award, presented by and members of our churches, syna- that we stand with them and that we
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It makes economic sense and it is omy of human beings is respected and It is the moral and right thing to do, common sense to invest in waterways loved. and therefore we must do it now. and infrastructure. Dear God, let us remember that the f Unprecedented flooding such as we world is not complete. We are com- are observing should serve as a chance pleting it. In our brokenness, give us ARKANSAS FLOODING for us to reexamine infrastructure to hope. Let us build the world with love. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ensure it is updated and capable of pro- May the angels around us open our Chair recognizes the gentleman from tecting life and property. hearts, lift our spirits, and give us the Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) for 5 min- No doubt, as flood waters recede in ability to see ourselves in the other. As utes. the coming days, Congress’ attention our tradition teaches, love the stranger Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I will turn elsewhere. But I urge my col- as yourself. rise today to discuss the flooding back leagues in both the House and the Sen- Dear God, bless these Representa- in my home State of Arkansas and the ate to come together, address long- tives with enough foolishness to be- need for prioritized spending and more term projects that have been on the lieve that they can make a difference Federal investment in waterway infra- back burner for years, and keep WRDA in this world, that they can do what structure. on its 2-year schedule. others claim cannot be done, bringing While national media attention is We can’t control the weather, but we justice and kindness to our Earth, to largely focused elsewhere, the Arkan- can and should do better than accept- our children, and to humanity. The sas River has swollen to historic levels, ing as the norm to have outdated and whole world is a narrow bridge. The es- flooding homes and businesses, breach- failing infrastructure, flooded homes, sence is not to be afraid. ing levees, and devastating farmland. and washed out farmlands. The Amer- And we say together, amen. President Trump issued an emer- ican people deserve better than this. f gency declaration last week allowing Before I close, I would be remiss if I FEMA to provide immediate relief to didn’t acknowledge and thank the THE JOURNAL 16 counties most severely affected. This countless first responders and volun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Federal aid is extremely valuable as teers who have worked around the Chair has examined the Journal of the communities work tirelessly to save clock to fill sandbags, move livestock last day’s proceedings and announces businesses and homes. to higher ground, transport possessions to the House her approval thereof. Arkansas is not alone in experiencing from homes at risk of flooding, and res- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- flooding. Our neighbors in Oklahoma, cue people trapped in moving flood- nal stands approved. Mississippi, Louisiana, and Missouri, as waters. Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, pur- well as South Dakota, Iowa, and Kan- Governor Hutchinson, the Arkansas suant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a sas have all been affected by flooding Department of Emergency Manage- vote on agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- this year. ment, the Arkansas National Guard, proval of the Journal. These disasters beg the question: the Corps of Engineers, and many other The SPEAKER pro tempore. The What can Congress do to prevent future State and local officials have led an ef- question is on the Speaker’s approval flooding? ficient and organized response, and of the Journal. More specifically, how can we im- their swift action has certainly saved The question was taken; and the prove infrastructure within our States lives and property. Speaker pro tempore announced that to reduce the risk of dam and levee Arkansas doesn’t back down when the ayes appeared to have it. breaches? challenged, and we persevere through Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, on As ranking member on the Transpor- the storms of life. I have heard so that I demand the yeas and nays. tation and Infrastructure’s Sub- many stories of Arkansans rallying The yeas and nays were ordered. committee on Water Resources and En- around one another in their time of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vironment, I hope to add insight into need, and this gives me hope for the ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- that very question. days ahead. ceedings on this question will be post- Waterways tend to be out of sight poned. and out of mind, but widespread flood- f f ing has made navigable rivers impos- RECESS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE sible to ignore. In Arkansas alone we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- have seen an estimated $23 million in ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the daily economic loss along the Arkansas declares the House in recess until noon gentleman from Georgia (Mr. River. When barges and boats can no today. WOODALL) come forward and lead the longer navigate inland waterways, the Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 6 min- House in the Pledge of Allegiance. entire State and surrounding areas suf- utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. Mr. WOODALL led the Pledge of Al- fer. legiance as follows: f Much of the infrastructure along I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the these rivers was initially installed in b 1200 United States of America, and to the Repub- the 1960s and 1970s and is now reaching AFTER RECESS lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the end of its shelf life. A backlog of indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. maintenance projects compounds the The recess having expired, the House f issues, and we can’t just keep putting was called to order by the Speaker pro temporary patches on systemic prob- tempore (Ms. JAYAPAL) at noon. WELCOMING RABBI LAWRENCE R. SERNOVITZ lems. f For example, I recently cosponsored The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without bipartisan legislation that would PRAYER objection, the gentlewoman from Penn- unlock billions of dollars in already Rabbi Lawrence R. Sernovitz, sylvania (Ms. DEAN) is recognized for 1 collected fees to maintain our Nation’s Nafshenu, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, of- minute. Federal ports and harbors. In many fered the following prayer: There was no objection. cases, we have the money for infra- Dear God, benevolent, compas- Ms. DEAN. Madam Speaker, I am de- structure projects, however, red tape sionate, and gracious; abundant in lov- lighted to welcome to this Chamber my
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Jeremy recently completed his rise today to honor the sacrifice made the rabbi, who offered a powerful bene- by our brave men in uniform on the diction that evening on the importance MBA studies at Western Governors University. shores of France 75 years ago this of education, social justice, humility, week. and courage. Larry has been a close Life wasn’t always easy for Jeremy. Jeremy aged out of the foster care sys- As the dawn hours rose on June 6, friend and counselor ever since. 1944, the choppy waters of the English Through Larry’s rabbinical work, he tem at age 18 when he was still in high school. Jeremy was virtually homeless, Channel were filled with American and has lifted his devotion to community, Allied soldiers. Thirty of those brave faith, and family. Larry lives the creed, yet he graduated and went on to com- plete a bachelor’s degree from the Uni- men were from the town of Bedford, ‘‘Love the stranger.’’ Virginia, a small hamlet nestled in the As a founder of Nafshenu in Cherry versity of Cincinnati. Jeremy majored in business with a concentration in fi- southern part of my district. These Hill, New Jersey, he seeks to create a boys, who competed for the honor of community that places people and nance. Today, Jeremy works as a senior in- being the first to reach Omaha Beach, their hopes and their dreams first. surance auditor, focusing on risk-re- etched their hometown into history as Most importantly, Larry is a dedi- lated audits. I thank Jeremy for being one with the highest per capita loss of cated husband to Rebecca and a loving, here today, sharing his story and help- life. steady dad to Sam, Daniella, and Eden, ing so many children overcome similar By the end of that fateful day, when who join him today. obstacles. the sun had set on Omaha Beach, 19 It brings me great joy to welcome my Jeremy went through tough times Bedford soldiers were dead. Four more good friend Rabbi Larry Sernovitz and and persevered. He came to Washington died in the Normandy campaign. Every thank him for his wise prayer. to share his experiences in the hope of one of them was a hero. f strengthening the system for foster Seventy-five years have passed, and youth. yet, their heroism stands the test of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Madam Speaker, I wholeheartedly time. PRO TEMPORE congratulate Jeremy on all that he has f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The achieved in life. Madam Speaker, I am Chair will entertain up to 15 further re- proud of Jeremy’s success and wish ADDRESSING THE EPIDEMIC OF quests for 1-minute speeches on each him and his family the best moving GUN VIOLENCE side of the aisle. forward. (Mr. DELGADO asked and was given f f permission to address the House for 1 minute.) RECOGNIZING PRIDE MONTH CONGRESS MUST STAND FIRMLY BEHIND DREAMERS Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, I (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and rise today because we must listen to was given permission to address the (Mr. CARBAJAL asked and was given our children. Our children are calling House for 1 minute.) permission to address the House for 1 out for us to take action to address the Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam minute.) epidemic of gun violence, which has Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, June is Pride Month, marking spread to traditionally safe places like rise today in support of H.R. 6, the 50 years since the uprising at the schools, concert halls, movie theaters, American Dream and Promise Act of Stonewall in New York City to protest and places of worship. 2019. discrimination against LGBT Ameri- Our children are growing up under This Nation was founded by immi- cans. the constant paranoia of gun violence. grants who believed that if you work The month is marked by celebrations Try, if you can, to imagine the depth of hard and play by the rules, you can in communities all over the country. their fear and anxiety. Nowhere is safe. achieve the American Dream. Last week, in western New York, we When the Trump administration an- Last week, I visited seven schools in raised the pride flags in both Buffalo nounced its heartless decision to re- my district and spoke with students and Niagara Falls. scind DACA protections, it turned its who fear for their safety and stress The House this year passed the his- back on the core beliefs of our country over our inability to take action on toric Equality Act to extend the legal and put over 800,000 young immigrants gun violence. protections of Federal civil rights laws who know America as their only home We are not even halfway through to LGBT Americans, prohibiting dis- in a state of fear. 2019, and there have already been 13 crimination in housing, employment, Dreamers are hardworking and law- school shootings. Is there any mystery and medical treatment. abiding Americans. They are our mili- behind the student walkouts we experi- Passing the Equality Act into law tary servicemen and -women, our enced last year in response to gun vio- couldn’t be more urgent. This adminis- neighbors, and our children’s class- lence? tration has taken steps to roll back mates. They make our country a better I was proud to support H.R. 8, back in rules across Federal agencies, revers- place for all. March, in order to achieve long-over- ing years of progress and invoking After years of tireless advocacy and due universal background checks, a fears in communities throughout this living in distress, Dreamers and TPS baseline measure to address gun vio- Nation. recipients deserve clarity. I am proud lence. As a member of the Equality Caucus, to support H.R. 6, which will offer them Now the Senate must act. I implore I am proud to recognize Pride Month. I an earned pathway to citizenship. Now my colleagues in the Senate to hear am committed to fighting these dis- more than ever, we must stand firmly the young people of our country calling criminatory actions and will keep behind our Dreamers and acknowledge for change and to pass H.R. 8. The time working toward full equality for each their countless social, economic, and is now. and every American. cultural contributions to the United f f States. Please know that I will not stop TAKE ACTION ON GUN VIOLENCE HONORING JEREMY COLLIER fighting for all young immigrants and NOW (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Dreamers. I urge my colleagues to sup- (Mr. MORELLE asked and was given asked and was given permission to ad- port the passage of H.R. 6 this week. permission to address the House for 1
VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:03 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.016 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 minute and to revise and extend his re- b 1215 erty. We should be putting out a wel- marks.) IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF coming mat, not building a wall. Mr. MORELLE. Madam Speaker, we THE VIRGINIA BEACH MASS f mark the beginning of Gun Violence SHOOTING Awareness Month clouded in tragedy (Ms. DEAN asked and was given per- and heartbreak as our Nation yet again PROTECTIONS FROM TERRORIST mission to address the House for 1 THREATS ON SOCIAL MEDIA mourns the loss of innocent life and minute.) (Mr. ROSE of New York asked and confronts another act of senseless gun Ms. DEAN. Madam Speaker, Mr. was given permission to address the violence. LaQuita Brown, Ryan Keith Cox, Tara House for 1 minute.) As a Nation, we grieve with the Vir- Welch Gallagher, Mary Louise Gayle, Mr. ROSE of New York. Madam ginia Beach community. We must now Alexander Mikhail Gusev, Joshua O. Speaker, I rise today because not near- ask ourselves how many more lives will Hardy, Michelle ‘‘Missy’’ Langer, Rich- ly enough is being done by our social be allowed to be lost before we finally ard H. Nettleton, Katherine A. Nixon, media companies to take down ter- say enough is enough? How many chil- Christopher Kelly Rapp, Robert Wil- rorist content from their platforms. dren, how many neighbors, how many liams, Herbert Snelling—these are the It has been months now since the colleagues and friends must we lose be- victims of Friday’s mass shooting in Christchurch massacre which was fore we finally take action to make Virginia Beach. streamed on Facebook because its arti- commonsense gun reform a reality? That phrase, ‘‘Friday’s mass shoot- ficial intelligence, or IA, was not able ing,’’ should sound bizarre, but it ‘‘Run, hide, and fight’’ should no to or capable of taking it down quickly doesn’t. This year is averaging more longer be a phrase our children must enough. Now that video has been than one mass shooting per day in our learn along with their ABCs. Each day uploaded and re-uploaded hundreds of country. that passes without universal back- thousands of times. How long would it take to read all of ground checks, without a ban on mili- In fact, instead of preventing ter- the victim’s names? tary-style assault weapons, without rorist content from spreading on their How long would it take to process safe storage and red flag laws, we risk platform, as reported by the Associated the grief, to wrap our hearts around the loss of more innocent life. Press, recently, Facebook has been the scale of this tragedy? This Gun Violence Awareness Month making videos and promoting terrorist And how long will it take for our should serve as a wake-up call to all content on its own system. leaders to act? Americans. What are we waiting for? For instance, an al-Qaida-linked ter- This year, the House passed legisla- The time to act is now. rorist group has an auto-generated tion to require universal background Facebook that has nearly 4,500 likes. checks and to close the Charleston f The case was profiled in the AP story loophole, but these measures have gone and served as yet another glaring ex- to the graveyard of bills that the Sen- ample of Facebook’s inability to police ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: ACT NOW TO ate has created. itself. STOP GUN VIOLENCE Each of these reforms will save lives; But what is even more striking, is none of them threatens our Second (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was that before coming to speak on the Amendment rights. given permission to address the House House floor today, I checked, and this I will close with the words of John for 1 minute and to revise and extend profile is still up there. This profile Donne: Do not ask ‘‘for whom the bell his remarks.) that the AP reported to Facebook is tolls; it tolls for thee.’’ Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, still up there. Facebook does not care June is Gun Violence Awareness f right now about our own safety. They Month, a time for extra reflection on EXTEND A WELCOME MAT TO THE are putting their own profit before the the immeasurable cost of lives lost and DREAMERS safety or national security of this very destroyed in senseless shootings. And (Ms. TITUS asked and was given per- country. it is another chance to demand that mission to address the House for 1 Madam Speaker, I push for aggres- Congress act to stop the bloodshed. minute.) sive action here. We need a strong pub- Once more, last Friday, a gunman at- Ms. TITUS. Madam Speaker, I rise lic-private partnership, and Facebook tacked a local government building in today on behalf of over 15,000 Dreamers has got to come to its senses today. It Virginia Beach, killing 12 and wound- and TPS holders who live in the heart is so important. ing many more. of Las Vegas. They ask for nothing f This was the 150th mass shooting in more than a shot at the American America since the start of the year, on Dream. They are teachers, nurses, entre- COMMUNICATION FROM THE the 151st day of the year. Let that sink CLERK OF THE HOUSE in: 150 days, 151 mass shootings. preneurs, and, more importantly, they Enough is enough. are our neighbors, our friends, our col- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- leagues. fore the House the following commu- But it is not just mass shootings. These courageous individuals con- nication from the Clerk of the House of This past weekend, in Chicago alone, at tribute so much to our communities Representatives: least 52 people were shot, and eight where they have spent most of their OFFICE OF THE CLERK, people died. Enough is enough. lives and they call home. They have HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, It is long past time for the Congress made the United States their own Washington, DC, June 4, 2019. to take concrete action to reduce gun country and their own home. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, violence. As a House, we did that this Yet, over the last 2 years, the Trump The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. year, passing H.R. 8, a bipartisan uni- administration has attacked Dreamers versal background check bill, but it DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the and TPS holders by rolling back immi- permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II has been more than 100 days since we gration protections and tearing fami- of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- sent that legislation to the Senate and, lies apart. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- still, no vote. That has got to stop. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on How many more shootings, how By passing the American Dream and June 4, 2019, at 9:17 a.m.: many more lives lost, before Leader Promise Act, this House is going to be That the Senate passed S. 1328. Appointment: MCCONNELL ends the obstruction and standing up to the hateful anti-immi- Advisory Committee on the Records of allows a vote on this commonsense gration policies that have come to de- Congress. bill? Congress is not powerless. Con- fine the Trump administration. With best wishes, I am gress has the ability to save lives. Let’s The symbol of the United States Sincerely, act now. must always remain the Statue of Lib- CHERYL L. JOHNSON.
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Pursu- Army soldiers and other security forces in cases deemed politically sensitive; prevents ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Beijing and other cities in China; Chinese workers from forming independent will postpone further proceedings Whereas tens of thousands were detained unions and engages in an ongoing crackdown today on motions to suspend the rules and sent to prison or reeducation through on labor advocates, organizations, and their on which a recorded vote or the yeas labor, often without trial and many were supporters; restricts severely the religious and nays are ordered, or votes objected tortured and imprisoned for decades; activity of Protestants, Catholics, Tibetan to under clause 6 of rule XX. Whereas the Tiananmen Mothers is a group Buddhists, and Turkic Muslims and has The House will resume proceedings of relatives and friends of those killed in sought to eradicate Falun Gong practice in on postponed questions at a later time. June 1989 whose demands include the right China; vilifies publicly and refuses to nego- to mourn victims publicly and who call for a tiate with His Holiness the Dalai Lama or f full, public, and independent accounting of his representatives over Tibetan issues and REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF the wounded, dead, and those imprisoned for asserts control over the reincarnation proc- THE VIOLENT SUPPRESSION OF participating in the spring 1989 demonstra- ess through which the next Dalai Lama will tions; DEMOCRACY PROTESTS IN be recognized; repatriates forcibly refugees Whereas members of the Tiananmen Moth- to North Korea and pressures neighboring TIANANMEN SQUARE AND ELSE- ers group have faced arrest, harassment, and governments to repatriate refugees from WHERE IN CHINA discrimination, with the group’s website China who reach their territory in con- Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, blocked in China and the freezing by Chinese travention of the international legal prin- I move to suspend the rules and agree authorities of international cash donations ciple of non-refoulement; restricts the ac- to the resolution (H. Res. 393) remem- made to the group to support families of vic- tivities of and detains citizen journalists; tims; and continues to limit the size of Chinese bering the victims of the violent sup- Whereas despite the Government of the pression of democracy protests in families; People’s Republic of China’s integration into Whereas the protection of universally rec- Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in the international economic system and its ognized human rights, in law and practice, China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling obligations under international treaties and would allow the Government of the People’s on the Government of the People’s Re- covenants, the political reforms and the pro- Republic of China to establish more stable public of China to respect the univer- tection of universally recognized rights economic, political, and security relations sally recognized human rights of all sought by the Tiananmen demonstrators with its neighbors and the United States; people living in China and around the have not been realized during the past 30 and years; Whereas this historical episode has had an World, as amended. Whereas the Government of the People’s The Clerk read the title of the resolu- enduring impact on United States-China re- Republic of China continues to actively sup- lations— tion. press universally recognized rights by im- The text of the resolution is as fol- prisoning or restricting the activities of pro- (1) because there has been no justice for lows: democracy activists, human rights lawyers, those who lost their lives seeking freedom H. RES. 393 citizen journalists, labor union leaders, reli- and political reform during the Spring of 1989; Whereas, on June 4, 1989, a violent crack- gious believers, members of ethnic minori- down on peaceful demonstrations held in and ties, and individuals in the Xinjiang and Ti- (2) because the Government of the People’s around Beijing’s Tiananmen Square was car- betan regions, among many others who seek Republic of China censors research, discus- ried out by the People’s Liberation Army, to express their political or religious views sion and commemoration of Tiananmen in following orders given by the Government of or their ethnic identity in a peaceful man- China; the People’s Republic of China; ner, including in Hong Kong where the Gov- (3) because the demonstrations showed Whereas an estimated 1,000,000 people ernment of the People’s Republic of China that the ideas of democracy and freedom, joined the protests in Tiananmen Square and has increasingly exerted influence, eroding human rights and the rule of law are not for- citizens in over 400 Chinese cities staged freedoms there, and placing its special status eign to the people of China; at risk; similar protests calling for democratic re- (4) because the demonstrations and their Whereas the Government of the People’s form, including not only students, but also violent suppression showed the lengths to Republic of China continues to harass, dis- government employees, journalists, workers, which the leaders of the Government of the appear, and detain peaceful advocates for police officers, members of the armed forces, People’s Republic of China will go to sup- human rights, religious freedom, ethnic mi- and other citizens; press universally recognized rights and to nority rights and the rule of law, and their Whereas the peaceful demonstrations of maintain their hold on power; and 1989 called upon the Government of the Peo- family members, such as Ilham Tohti, Gao (5) because, despite persistent, ongoing, ple’s Republic of China to eliminate corrup- Zhisheng, Wang Bingzhang, Lobsang Tsering, and sometimes brutal repression, there con- tion, accelerate economic and political re- Yang Maodong (also known as Guo tinue to be Chinese citizens bravely seeking form, and protect human rights, particularly Feixiong), Liu Xianbin, Qin Yongmin, Wu to exercise universally recognized human the freedoms of expression and assembly, Gan, Zhang Haitao, Wang Quanzhang, Tashi rights, ensure the rule of law, and promote issues that remain relevant in United States- Wangchug, Tang Jingling, Liu Feiyue, Wang political reform thus carrying on the legacy China relations 30 years later; Yi, Jiang Rong, Cao Yuguang, Abdurehim of the Tiananmen demonstrations: Now, Whereas the Government of the People’s Heyit, Eziz Emet, Hebibulla Tohti, Drugdra, therefore, be it Republic of China takes active measures to Lobsang Gephel, Sonam Dargye, Thardoe deny its citizens the truth about the Gyaltsen, Gulmira Imin, and Huang Qi, Resolved, That the House of Representa- Tiananmen Square massacre, including the among many others; tives— blocking of uncensored internet sites and so- Whereas according to the Political Pris- (1) expresses sympathy and solidarity to cial media commentary on microblog and oner Database maintained by the United the families of those killed, tortured, and other messaging services, and the placement States Congressional-Executive Commission imprisoned for their participation in the pro- of misleading information on the events of on China, the Government of the People’s democracy demonstrations during the spring June 3 and 4, 1989, on internet sites available Republic of China continues to detain over of 1989 in Beijing and in other cities across in China; 1,500 political and religious prisoners, though the People’s Republic of China; Whereas, on May 20, 1989, martial law was the number is presumed to be much higher; (2) supports the leaders of the Tiananmen declared in Beijing, China, after authorities Whereas Nobel Peace Prize laureate and demonstrations and all those who peacefully had failed to persuade demonstrators to prominent advocate for human rights and sought political reform, democratic trans- leave Tiananmen Square; political reform Liu Xiaobo died in state cus- parency, the rule of law, and protections for Whereas during the late afternoon and tody in 2017, the first Nobel Peace Prize lau- universally recognized human rights in early evening hours of June 3, 1989, thou- reate to die in state custody since Carl Von China; sands of armed troops, supported by tanks Ossietzky died in 1938 after being detained by (3) calls on the Government of the People’s and other armor, moved into Beijing and sur- the Nazi German government; Republic of China to— rounding streets; Whereas over a million Uyghurs, Kazakhs, (A) support a full, transparent, and inde- Whereas, on the night of June 3, 1989, and and other ethnic and religious minorities are pendent accounting of the government’s ac- continuing into the morning of June 4, 1989, interned in political reeducation camps in tions and number of deaths that occurred soldiers fired into crowds, inflicting high Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and during the violent suppression of the spring casualties on the demonstrators and injuring elsewhere in China and are subjected to the 1989 Tiananmen demonstrations; many unarmed civilians; forced renunciation of faith, torture, and (B) rehabilitate the reputations of those Whereas tanks crushed to death some pro- forced assimilation of their language and who participated in the demonstrations and testers and onlookers and seriously injured culture through actions that may constitute those detained for seeking to commemorate many others; crimes against humanity; the anniversary of the demonstrations; and
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With the are living in exile in the United States and cut down by a hail of bullets and a line spirit of the Tiananmen protestors in other countries, or who reside outside of of tanks. our hearts, we pledge to continue to China because they have been ‘‘blacklisted’’ Earlier this year, the Tiananmen work toward our shared dream, a in China as a result of their peaceful protest Mothers, who lost loved ones in the dream of the day when the world’s activity, to return to China without risk of massacre, wrote to the Chinese leaders. most populous nation can be called the repercussions or retribution; and Those mothers said: ‘‘30 years later, largest democracy. (5) condemns the ongoing restrictions on universally recognized human rights by the while the criminal evidence has been And, again, China is a very impor- Government of the People’s Republic of covered up . . . the hard facts of the tant country. The U.S.-China relation- China and its efforts to quell peaceful polit- massacre are etched into history. ship is a very important relationship. ical dissent, censor the internet, brutally ‘‘No one can erase it; no power, how- At the time when this oppression took suppress ethnic and religious minorities, and ever mighty, can alter it; and no words place, China was abusing not only the detain and torture lawyers and rights advo- or tongues, however clever, can deny rights of their own people; they were cates seeking the Government’s commit- it.’’ not allowing U.S. products into China. ment, in law and practice, to international Today, and on all days, we reassure They were abusing our trade relation- human rights treaties and covenants to these mothers that we remember and which it is a party and that are reflected in ship, and they were selling tech- the Chinese constitution. that the heroism of their children will nologies of mass destruction and mis- continue to be etched in our history. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sile delivery systems to rogue coun- It falls on us to remember, because ant to the rule, the gentleman from tries. China still, shamefully, tries to hide We thought at the time if we high- New Jersey (Mr. MALINOWSKI) and the and deny these heroes’ legacy. lighted what happened at Tiananmen gentleman from Texas (Mr. MCCAUL) As the writer Lu Xun wrote: ‘‘Lies each will control 20 minutes. Square, where the trade deficit at the The Chair recognizes the gentleman written in ink cannot disguise by facts time was $5 billion a year—it was $5 from New Jersey. written in blood.’’ billion a year, Chairman MCCAUL—we The memory and the spirit of the thought that gave us great leverage to GENERAL LEAVE Tiananmen protestors live on in the Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, free the prisoners, open their markets hearts of all those who strive for free- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- to our products, stop their violations of dom in China today: bers have 5 legislative days in which to our intellectual property rights, as In the hearts of the Uighur commu- revise and extend their remarks and in- well as stop their transfer of tech- nities facing unabated abuse and re- clude extraneous material on H. Res. nologies that were unsafe—$5 billion. pression at the hands of the Chinese 393. With corporate America, who hoped Government; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to benefit from the trade relationship— In the hearts of the people living in objection to the request of the gen- not your everyday small- to moderate- Hong Kong, where China continues to tleman from New Jersey? sized businesses. They knew the abuse There was no objection. make a mockery of the ‘‘one country, of China and the trade relationship. Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, two systems’’ pledge; But corporate America weighed in with I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman In the hearts of the Tibetan people, Democratic and Republican Presidents from California (Ms. PELOSI), the who, for decades, have faced a brutal and said: We cannot use that trade re- Speaker of the House. campaign to erase their religion, their lationship, that $5 billion as leverage Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I culture, and their language; and to free the prisoners and make other thank the gentleman for yielding, and In the hearts of journalists, human changes. If we just proceed as we do, I thank him for his lifelong commit- rights lawyers, Christians, and democ- everything will work out. ment to promoting human rights racy activists unjustly imprisoned. Well, now the trade deficit with throughout the world. I thank him, They always say—speaking of those China isn’t $5 billion a year. It is more also, for his leadership in bringing this in prison—that one great form of tor- than $5 billion a week—a week. We legislation to the floor today. ture of the Chinese officials is to tell rode the dragon, and the dragon will Madam Speaker, I also thank Mr. the prisoners that no one remembers decide when we get off. MCCAUL, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. MCGOV- them, nobody knows why they are But as a tribute to corporate Amer- ERN for their leadership, and CHRIS there, they are forgotten. ica, our policy was to ignore the viola- SMITH, who has been working on this Well, we are here in the House of tions, whether it was trade violations, issue for decades. Representatives today to tell those human rights violations, or violations Madam Speaker, I rise in remem- prisoners they are not forgotten: We of trading missiles and other tech- brance of the horror perpetrated by the know many of their names; we convey nologies to rogue countries—and now Chinese Government 30 years ago today them to Chinese officials every chance over $5 billion a week. It was a serious, and of the heroism of those who died we get; and we carry them in our serious mistake. demanding human rights and human hearts. b 1230 dignity. As Liu Xiaobo wrote in his final Again, I salute Chairman MCGOVERN, statement, ‘‘I Have No Enemies’’: But as we made that mistake, we Chairman ENGEL, CHRIS SMITH, Mr. ‘‘Freedom of expression is the founda- also betrayed our values, our values of MCCAUL, Mr. MALINOWSKI, and so many tion of human rights, the source of hu- respecting the dignity and worth of others for bringing this resolution for- manity and the mother of truth.’’ every person and respecting their aspi- ward, which ensures that we do not As we support those fighting for free- rations for freedom of expression, free- merely remember that dark chapter of dom from China’s oppression, we do so dom of religion, and freedom of belief history, but that we record it in the of- in the name of human rights, human- in this great country of China. ficial proceedings of the United States ity, and truth. So with respect to our prospects for Congress. If we do not speak out for human our relationship with China, I would Madam Speaker, 30 years ago, 1 mil- rights in China because of economic hope that in our trade talks with them lion students, workers and citizens— concerns, then we lose all moral au- now, that we are also bringing up the men and women full of passion, ideal- thority to talk about human rights in important subject of our values as well ism, and courage—peacefully marched any other place in the world. as the dollars that are involved in the for a better future. In their March letter, the Tiananmen relationship. They raised their Goddess of Democ- Mothers also quoted the Holocaust sur- Again, I salute those who have been racy in the image of our own Statue of vivor and Nobel Peace laureate Elie so important in this discussion. I called
VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:03 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.003 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4233 Mr. MCGOVERN our spiritual leader as nite period of time. They may succeed We see the Chinese Government’s at- we traveled to China and within China, in crushing a democratic protest, but tempts to silence us on these issues for to Tibet, and Hong Kong, and the rest, they will always fail to crush the what it is, a sign of weakness, not of for his incredible leadership as not only democratic spirit. strength. the chair of the United States-China So I am proud to stand with the peo- The Chinese Government’s power Economic and Security Review Com- ple of China who want to break the rests on a fragile foundation of false- mission, but the chair of the Tom Lan- chains of Communist oppression, and I hood. It depends on people forgetting tos Human Rights Commission. urge support for this resolution. the past. It depends on people believing Madam Speaker, I urge our col- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- a lie. So today, we say that they are leagues to give this a big strong vote. ance of my time. failing, and they are going to fail. It Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Speaker, I Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, has been 30 years. We still mark this yield myself such time as I may con- I yield myself such time as I may con- anniversary. We still remember Liu sume. sume. Xiaobo and all of the heroes of the Madam Speaker, I would like to asso- Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman square. The footage of Tank Man still ciate myself with Speaker PELOSI’s MCCAUL for his eloquent statement and plays on TV, and thanks to the inter- comments, that we have been riding his leadership on this issue, and I rise net, more people are seeing it today the dragon for too long. in very strong support of this measure. Thirty years ago today, the so-called than saw it in 1989. Thirty years ago, I was here on Cap- We will carry on until we know his People’s Liberation Army turned their itol Hill, my first job out of college. I guns on the people of China, killing name, until the Chinese people have was working on the Senate side for the the freedom that they fought peace- hundreds and possibly thousands of un- late, great Senator Daniel Patrick armed civilians in Beijing. Many were fully for that day and that they so Moynihan, and one day, I was sitting in richly deserve. Chinese students, who had been peace- my cubicle and we were watching our fully protesting for reform, democratic Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- TVs, which were tuned to this novelty ance of my time. transparency, and respect for funda- station called CNN that was bringing Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Speaker, I mental human rights. these events live to us, something we The victims included young children yield such time as he may consume to had never really experienced before. the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. and people in their 60s, cut down by in- One day we looked up, and we saw PERRY), a member of the Foreign Af- discriminate gunfire. The dramatic the image of this young Chinese man days of May and June 1989, left the fairs Committee. with his grocery bags standing in front world with many indelible images: the Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I of that line of tanks, and we watched it huge expanse of Tiananmen Square thank the ranking member for yield- unfold for about 2 minutes. It seemed packed with hundreds of thousands of ing. like forever. We did not know what people rallying for freedom; the 30-foot would happen. Would he be killed? Madam Speaker, today I am in sup- tall Goddess of Democracy statue built Would he be run over? It was a moment port of this resolution on the 30th anni- by Beijing art students in the center of that changed my life and changed the versary of the Tiananmen Square mas- the square; the rush of tanks and ar- world. sacre, and I thank Representative mored personnel carriers into the area We all know what happened after- MCGOVERN and Representative SMITH to, quite literally, crush the protest wards: a massacre; mass arrests; efforts for their leadership on this resolution, and protesters on June 4; the heroism that continue to this day to bury the which serves to remember the victims the next day of someone the world only truth of what happened in Tiananmen of the violence and suppression of de- knows as Tank Man who halted an en- Square. mocracy protest in Tiananmen Square tire column of Chinese Army tanks, The Chinese Government has tried to in 1989, and calls on the current Com- armed only with shopping bags and re- erase the memory of that day from our munist Government of China to respect solve. the universally recognized human But those indelible images are hidden collective memory. Here is something very important, something that should rights of all people living in China and from the people of China by the Com- around the world. munist regime that inherited the command our attention: the Chinese Government today is not satisfied I just remember as a young man bloody mantle of Tiananmen. Hiding watching this—as probably many of behind the great fire wall, the Chinese merely with censoring its own people. It is insisting on censoring the entire the people do—whole thing unfold on Government refuses to allow any reck- our television sets. We were rooting for oning with that history, and fiercely world. It is trying to intimidate companies, these people yearning to be free, and quashes discussion, whether online or the man standing in front of the tank. in public. and universities, and individuals all It is just emblazoned in our minds. Obsessed with control, it uses its around the world into never uttering massive Orwellian apparatus to try to the words, ‘‘the Tiananmen massacre.’’ Thirty years ago in the spring of 1989, erase the events of June 1989 from the With this resolution, we say to the thousands of Chinese students began memory of the world. But as John Chinese Government that they cannot staging peaceful protests for demo- Adams once wrote: ‘‘Facts are stubborn intimidate the United States of Amer- cratic reforms in China. They were things,’’ so, too, are the memories of ica. This resolution makes clear we are asking their Communist government the many Chinese who experienced going to speak the truth about the for rights that are fundamental to any those events up close. Western journal- crime that they have committed 30 democracy, including: freedom of ex- ists on the ground during the massacre years ago, and all of the crimes they pression, freedom of assembly, and the reported that people in the streets of continue to commit today: the whole- elimination of official corruption. Beijing pleaded with them to tell the sale imprisonment of lawyers; their ef- They were asking for rights and free- world what had happened there. forts to crush the culture and heritage doms that we enjoy in the United Today’s resolution is a continuation of the Tibetan people; the mass surveil- States, but the Chinese citizens were of that sacred charge. So I want to lance technology they are exporting to being denied then, and believe it or thank all of the bipartisan authors of the whole world; and the mass intern- not, are still being denied today. Re- H. Res. 393, and Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. ment of innocent men, women, and gardless of what we see on television, SMITH, for giving this House a renewed children in Xinjiang. regardless of what we might think be- opportunity to testify to the true We see the significance of these ac- cause it says, ‘‘made in China,’’ things events of June 1989, to tell and call for tions, not just what the Chinese Gov- are different in China. a just and open accounting for the ernment is doing on human rights, but When faced with the growing and in- Tiananmen massacre, and to condemn what is being done on trade, and in the tensifying peaceful protests, the Com- serious, ongoing human rights viola- South China Sea. All of them are an ef- munist leaders in 1989 chose a violent tions by the Government of China. fort by the Chinese Government to and authoritarian response, and then Dictators need to understand that break free and to rewrite the rules that lied about it and acted like it didn’t freedom can only be held back for a fi- keep the world safe and free. happen. They chose to declare martial
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His act of resist- Tiananmen Square fired directly at I also hope we can have a continued ance symbolizes the spirit of Chinese citizens and indiscriminately conversation about the current Com- Tiananmen that lives on in the hearts at crowds in Beijing, inflicting high ci- munist Chinese Party’s authoritarian and minds of those continuing the vilian casualties. These were unarmed and oppressive tactics that are con- struggle in China and abroad. crowds, Madam Speaker, fired upon. tinuing to violate the basic human In China, the Tiananmen Mothers is To this day, we still don’t know how rights of the Chinese people, and I hope a group of relatives and friends of those many civilians were killed that day. this is just the beginning of the con- killed in June 1989. At great risk to Estimates range from hundreds to a versation. themselves, they continue to ask for few thousand and we can say with con- China is a clear and present danger. the right to mourn publicly and call for fidence that thousands more civilians They have been in an economic war, a full, public, and independent account- were wounded on June 4 and even a and information war. They have been ing of the victims. The Chinese Govern- greater number were arrested for tak- at war with the West, and particularly ment fears their memory, their devo- ing part in these protests. the United States, for the last several tion, and their moral standing. We are here today to honor those who decades, and it is high time that the In the years since Tiananmen, the were lost and affected by the violent, American people wake up. This should human rights situation in China has authoritarian suppression of the Chi- just be the beginning. worsened. Some have described a slow- nese Communist Government in 1989, I thank the makers of this resolution motion Tiananmen happening in and to call for an end to China’s cur- for doing so, but I hope it is just the Xinjiang with the ongoing mass intern- rent, continued authoritarian suppres- beginning of the conversation, but ment and surveillance of ethnic sion. more than the conversation, the con- Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims. Unfortunately, parallels can be crete actions that we take against Chi- A better path forward was offered by drawn between the Chinese Govern- na’s aggressive and authoritarian ac- Nobel Peace Prize laureate and ment that perpetrated the Tiananmen tions, not only to their own people, but Tiananmen student leader Liu Xiaobo Square massacre and the current re- to the rest of the world, including the when he coauthored the political re- gime of President Xi and the Com- United States. form manifesto Charter 08 that was munist Party. In China today, there is I hope that we not only support this signed by more than 10,000 people, de- official government repression of free- President and this administration spite efforts to censor it. Liu Xiaobo dom of speech, religion, movement, as- when he does the right thing, taking a spent a total of almost 16 years in pris- sociation, and assembly. hard stance against China, but that on, and he died in state custody in 2017. We know at least 1 million, and some this Congress will take the lead on con- Today in China, the Tiananmen estimate up to 3 million Chinese Mus- crete actions regarding China’s malev- Square massacre is erased from history lims are forcibly interned in detention olent behavior around the world, but books, and any mention of it is camps designed to erase their religious particularly in China, with their mar- censored. In the last few weeks, the and ethnic identities. This is some- kets, with dumping on American mar- Chinese Government has tightened thing out of the 1930s and the 1940s that kets, with intellectual property theft, controls to prevent any mention of the world said would never happen and the list goes on and on. Tiananmen and heightened surveil- again. It is happening right now. Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, lance on the survivors, human rights The Communist government has de- I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman advocates, and their families. They have detained journalists, scholars, ployed tens of millions of evasive high- from Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN), tech surveillance cameras throughout the author of this resolution and one of filmmakers, social workers, and labor the country to monitor the general the greatest champions of human rights activists. But we all know the spirit of public. The cameras and other forms of rights I have had the privilege to know. surveillance are used to intimidate po- Tiananmen is still alive and well. We litical dissidents, religious leaders and b 1245 know in part because China’s leaders adherents, and minority groups. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I demonstrate their fear of it every day In the Tibet Autonomous Region and thank my colleague for yielding, and I with their security cameras, censor- other Tibetan areas, the Communist thank Mr. MCCAUL for his support of ship, detention centers, and obsession government has installed surveillance this legislation as well. with preventing the people of China cameras in monasteries. Tibetans also Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- from learning the truth. Imagine the face the monitoring and disruption of port of H. Res. 393, remembering the time, energy, and cost of monitoring telephone and internet communica- victims of the violent suppression of and tracking the actions of 1.4 billion tions. democracy protests in Tiananmen people. And this is absolutely just the begin- Square and elsewhere in China on June They are scared because the truth of ning with the establishment of the sys- 3 and 4, 1989. The resolution calls on Tiananmen threatens the Chinese Com- tem of social credits. the Chinese Government to respect the munist Party’s legitimacy to govern The State Department’s 2018 Report universally recognized human rights of China. In his famous last statement in on Human Rights Practices in China all people living in China and around court, Liu Xiaobo said: has a long list of human rights abuses the world. I look forward to the day when my country by the Chinese Communist Govern- It is my hope that the U.S. House of is a land with freedom of expression, where ment, to include: Unlawful killings by Representatives will overwhelmingly the speech of every citizen will be treated equally well; where different values, ideas, the government; forced disappearances support this resolution and send a beliefs, and political views . . . can both by the government; torture; arbitrary strong message that the American peo- compete with each other and peacefully co- detention; political imprisonment; ar- ple stand on the side of those seeking exist; where both majority and minority bitrary interference with privacy; to exercise their fundamental human views will be equally guaranteed, and where physical attacks on and criminal pros- rights in China. political views that differ from those cur- ecution of journalists, lawyers, writers, It was 30 years ago, this week, that rently in power will be fully respected and bloggers, dissidents, petitioners, and an estimated 1 million students, work- protected; where all political views will their family members; interference ers, and citizens joined the peaceful spread out under the Sun for people to choose from, where every citizen can state with the rights of peaceful assembly protests in Tiananmen Square and in political views without fear, and where no and freedom of association; as well as over 400 cities throughout China. We one can under any circumstances suffer po- severe restrictions on religious free- remember with sadness and outrage litical persecution for voicing divergent po- doms. the crackdown that followed as the litical views.
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Human rights China, too, will be a nation of laws where ‘‘Tiananmen’’ will always symbolize the bru- human rights are paramount. lawyers, Tibetans, ethnic minority groups, tal lengths China’s Communist Party will go to I look forward to that day, Madam labor organizers, and free speech advocates remain in power. When the tanks rolled down all face repression and harassment when they Speaker, and let us pass this resolution the Square on June 4th, 1989—mothers lost with a strong vote. Let us make it peacefully seek universally recognized rights. sons, fathers lost daughters, and China lost an Xi Jinping talks about the ‘‘China Dream’’— clear that we in the United States Con- idealistic generation of future leaders. but that dream is nightmare for millions upon gress stand out loud and foursquare for The resolution before us, H. Res. 393, hon- millions upon millions of the Chinese people. human rights and that we stand with ors the extraordinary sacrifice endured by Nevertheless, repression has not dimmed the people of China. thousands of peaceful Chinese democracy ac- the desires of the Chinese people for freedom Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Speaker, I am tivists who rallied for almost two months in prepared to close and I yield myself the and reform. There is an inspiring drive in Beijing and in over 400 other cities in China, China to keep fighting for freedom under very balance of my time. in a heroic quest for liberty and human rights. Madam Speaker, I must say at a time difficult and dangerous conditions. The government of China continues to go to This drive is the most important asset in when the American people see this astounding lengths to censor and ban open Congress so divided, it is refreshing for promoting human rights and democratization discussion of Tiananmen. This resolution in China. If democratic change comes to the American people to see the Con- sends the right message: we will never forget gress so united with one voice standing China, it will come from within, not because of Tiananmen as long as the Chinese people outside pressure—though outside pressure up for good over evil. We must keep the cannot discuss its significance openly without memory of Tiananmen alive. continues to be critically needed. harassment or arrest. U.S. policy, in both the short and long-term, Secretary Pompeo said yesterday Some may prefer to forget this incident. To that China’s one-party state tolerates must be, and be seen to be, supportive of ad- move on and look past the slaughter of peace- vocates for peaceful change; it must support no dissent and abuses human rights ful demonstrators. But the memory of the dead wherever and whenever it serves its in- the champions of liberty, and help nurture a vi- and those arrested, tortured, and exiled re- brant civil society that seeks to promote rights terests. quires us to honor them, respect their noble Today their party’s methods are and freedoms for everyone in China. And, we aspirations for fundamental freedoms, and re- must fight to end China’s pervasive internet more subtle than rolling the tanks in— commit ourselves to the struggle for freedom censorship and mass surveillance—so the but no less horrifying: and human rights in China. Chinese people can finally learn about The Communist Party deprives one- It is both the right thing to do and critical to fifth of mankind of fundamental the future of U.S.-China relations. Tiananmen and the truth about their own gov- human rights; it has imprisoned up to One of the most enduring symbols of the ernment. 3 million Muslims in what the Depart- Tiananmen demonstrations was the unveiling Our strategic and moral interests coincide ment of Defense has called and labeled of the goddess of liberty statue. It was a mo- when we seek to promote human rights and concentration camps; and it is seeking ment that thrilled freedom-seekers around the democratic openness in China. A more demo- to spread its totalitarian ideology and globe. Here was this enduring symbol of free- cratic China, one that respects human rights, repression along its physical and dig- dom juxtaposed against portrait of the despot and is governed by the rule of law, is more ital Belt and Road Initiative. Mao Zedong. likely to be a productive and peaceful partner In the Foreign Affairs Committee, I This moment was extraordinary because it rather than strategic and hostile competitor. know I and my colleagues on the other showed that when the Chinese people are I believe that someday China will be free. side of the aisle will keep working to able to speak publicly and freely—they ask for Someday, the people of China will be able to shine a light on China’s threats, im- greater freedoms, democracy, and justice. enjoy all of their God-given rights. And a na- pose consequences on their malign ac- These are universal liberties that can be found tion of free Chinese men and women will tions, foster partnerships with NATO in demonstrations for liberty worldwide—we honor, applaud, and celebrate the heroes of and other allies, and help build up an see it in Cairo and Caracas, Burma and Hong Tiananmen Square and all those who sac- alternative to China’s predatory Belt Kong, Tbilisi and Kiev. rificed so much, and so long, for freedom. and Road influence. There was a moment when we all believed I support H. Res. 393 and the message that With that, Madam Speaker, I urge the Tiananmen Square demonstrations would it sends. I hope it will re-inspire, re-energize, my colleagues to support this resolu- be a triumph of freedom and democracy. Later and reprioritize a struggle for human rights tion to honor the memory of those who in 1989, the Warsaw Pact nations started to and freedom in China. have sacrificed for freedom and to re- crumble and eventually the former Soviet Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise main clear-eyed about the nature of Union fell as well. But the Communist leaders today in strong support of H.R. 393, a resolu- our adversary. of China hung on to power through force and tion ‘‘Remembering the victims of Tiananmen Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- eventually through the help of Western gov- Square.’’ ance of my time. ernments and global corporations. H. Res. 393 remembers the victims of the Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, For the past 30 years, the Tiananmen dem- violent suppression of democracy protests in I yield myself such time as I may con- onstrations have shaped the way the Chinese Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on sume for the purpose of closing. government deals with dissent. Despite the June 3 and 4, 1989 and calls on the Govern- I will simply say that our disagree- country’s stunning economic growth, Beijing’s ment of the People’s Republic of China to re- ment here, the disagreement we have leaders remain terrified of their own people. spect the universally recognized human rights been expressing in such a united way, China’s ruling Communist Party would rather of all people living in China and around the is not with China. It is certainly not stifle, imprison, or even kill its own people world. with the Chinese people. It is simply than defer to their demands for freedom and On June 4, 1989, a violent crackdown on with the Chinese Government. rights. peaceful demonstrations held in and around We stand in full agreement with the There is a direct connection between the Beijing’s Tiananmen Square was carried out Chinese people, with everybody in impunity and violence used to silence by the People’s Liberation Army, following or- China who wishes to live in a country Tiananmen demonstrations and deny justice to ders given by the Government of the People’s governed by respect for the rule of law the victims of the Tiananmen massacre and Republic of China. and for human rights. That is what this the impunity and violence employed now to An estimated 1,000,000 people joined the resolution is about. support the internment of over a million protests in Tiananmen Square and citizens in Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in what over 400 Chinese cities staged similar protests leagues to support this resolution, and only can be called concentration camps. calling for democratic reform, including not I yield back the balance of my time. The egregious human rights abuses occur- only students, but also government employ- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, ring in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region ees, journalists, workers, police officers, mem- it’s been 30 years since the Chinese govern- must end—no one can remain silent in the bers of the armed forces, and other citizens. ment brutally crushed the peaceful demonstra- face of such barbarity and crimes against hu- These peaceful demonstrations of 1989 tions occurring in Beijing Tiananmen Square. manity. called upon the Government of the People’s
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The vides 2 hours of debate, equally divided main relevant in United States-China relations question is on the motion offered by and controlled by the chair and rank- 30 years later. the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. ing member of the Committee on the Although these activists’ reform efforts con- MALINOWSKI) that the House suspend Judiciary. tinue to inspire the Chinese people, the Gov- the rules and agree to the resolution, Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- ernment of the People’s Republic of China H. Res. 393, as amended. port of the bill in this rule, H.R. 6, the takes active measures to deny its citizens the The question was taken. American Dream and Promise Act. I truth about the Tiananmen Square massacre, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the rise as the granddaughter of immi- including the blocking of uncensored internet opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being grants. sites and social media commentary on in the affirmative, the ayes have it. This is a historic day in which we microblog and other messaging services, and Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, begin to shape immigration policy that the placement of misleading information on on that I demand the yeas and nays. reflects American values. H.R. 6 offers the events of June 3 and 4, 1989, on internet The yeas and nays were ordered. a path to lawful permanent residence sites available in China. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- status for Dreamers, TPS holders, and The Chinese government also continues to ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- DED beneficiaries. These are our neigh- silence the voices and memory of these activ- ceedings on this motion will be post- bors, our friends, our schoolmates, our ists through gruesome attacks on demonstra- poned. workers, and our family. They make tors who recognize the false information being f our communities stronger and fuller. They are Americans in every way ex- spread by the Chinese Government. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION On May 20, 1989, martial law was declared cept under the law. We intend to cor- OF H.R. 6, AMERICAN DREAM in Beijing, China, after authorities had failed to rect that omission today. AND PROMISE ACT OF 2019 persuade demonstrators to leave Tiananmen These immigrants are longtime resi- Square, sending thousands of armed troops, Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, by dents of our country with deep roots in supported by tanks and other armor, moved direction of the Committee on Rules, I the communities where they reside. into Beijing and the surrounding streets where call up House Resolution 415 and ask For many of them, the United States is the forces fired into crowds of unarmed civil- for its immediate consideration. the only country they have ever called ians. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- home. It is cruel and un-American that The ‘‘Remembering the victims of lows: we have left members of our commu- Tiananmen Square’’ Act promises to do this H. RES. 415 nities to suffer uncertainty in this by expressing sympathy and solidarity to the Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- way. families of those killed, tortured, and impris- lution it shall be in order to consider in the With this bill, we keep families to- oned for their participation in the pro-democ- House the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the can- gether and ensure that these women, racy demonstrations during the spring of 1989 cellation of removal and adjustment of sta- men, and children can continue con- in Beijing and in other cities across the Peo- tus of certain aliens, and for other purposes. tributing to the communities we share. All points of order against consideration of ple’s Republic of China and verbally sup- the bill are waived. An amendment in the na- In my district, Florida’s 27th, there are porting the leaders of the Tiananmen dem- ture of a substitute consisting of the text of 11,400 residents who are eligible for pro- onstrations and all those who peacefully Rules Committee Print 116-16, modified by tection under H.R. 6. Approximately sought political reform, democratic trans- the amendment printed in the report of the 8,200 are Dreamers, and 3,400 are TPS parency, the rule of law, and protections for Committee on Rules accompanying this res- or DED holders. universally recognized human rights in China. olution, shall be considered as adopted. The As I have long said, in my south The resolution also renounces the practices bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. Florida community, it doesn’t matter of the Chinese government’s actions during All points of order against provisions in the the color of your skin, the language bill, as amended, are waived. The previous and after the Tiananmen Square Protest and question shall be considered as ordered on you speak, whom you hold hands with, calls on the government to take responsibility the bill, as amended, and on any further your religion, or your country of ori- for the number of deaths that occurred during amendment thereto, to final passage without gin. You are a Miamian if you call our the violent suppression of the spring 1989 intervening motion except: (1) two hours of city home. Today, the House of Rep- Tiananmen demonstrations, rehabilitate the debate equally divided and controlled by the resentatives will make clear that you reputations of those who participated in the chair and ranking minority member of the have every right to call yourselves demonstrations and those detained for seek- Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one mo- Americans, too. ing to commemorate the anniversary of the tion to recommit with or without instruc- Madam Speaker, I proudly support tions. demonstrations, and cease the censoring of this historic step forward towards a information and discussion about the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- more just America. Let’s pass this rule Tiananmen Square massacre, including at tlewoman from Florida is recognized and H.R. 6. Confucius Institutes worldwide. for 1 hour. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Through these actions, H.R. 393 promises Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, for ance of my time. to adequately relay the United States’ dis- the purpose of debate only, I yield the Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield appointment with the violence towards customary 30 minutes to the gentle- myself such time as I may consume, Tiananmen demonstrators and aid the advo- woman from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO), and I thank Representative SHALALA cates and protestors in their quest for pro- pending which I yield myself such time for yielding me the customary 30 min- tected human rights. as I may consume. During consider- utes. The Government of the People’s Republic of ation of this resolution, all time yield- Madam Speaker, circumstances de- China continues to actively suppress univer- ed is for the purpose of debate only. mand that we make substantial im- sally recognized rights by imprisoning or re- GENERAL LEAVE provements to our Nation’s broken im- stricting the activities of pro-democracy activ- Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I migration system. My home State of ists, human rights lawyers, citizen journalists, ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Arizona is at the forefront of a crisis labor union leaders, religious believers, mem- bers be given 5 legislative days to re- on our Nation’s southern border, but bers of ethnic minorities, and individuals in the vise and extend their remarks. the bill before us today offers no solu- Xinjiang and Tibetan regions, among many The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tions and will instead, I believe, exac- others who seek to express their political or objection to the request of the gentle- erbate the problem. religious views or their ethnic identity in a woman from Florida? I have represented the people of Ari- peaceful manner. There was no objection. zona for over a decade. Last Congress, Despite persistent, ongoing, and sometimes Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, on I was honored when the people of Ari- brutal repression, the desire of Chinese citi- Monday, the Rules Committee met and zona’s Eighth Congressional District zens to risk life, limb, and liberty to exercise reported a rule, House Resolution 415, sent me to represent them here in universally recognized human rights, ensure providing for consideration of H.R. 6, Washington, D.C.
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It authorized a border and implement a solution immediately. conduct killed or injured another per- wall, mandated E-Verify, and increased As a member on the Homeland Secu- son or if they had multiple DUIs. visas for the skilled workers we need rity Committee, the Committee on the What this means is, if there was an most. It also eliminated the diversity Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Immigra- illegal immigrant who had a mis- visa lottery and increased the credible tion and Citizenship, and the House demeanor DUI that severely injured fear standard to combat asylum fraud. Rules Committee, I stand ready to someone, they are still welcomed in The bill offered reasonable immigra- work with my colleagues, Democrats under this plan. tion reform, but not one single Demo- and Republicans, to develop real solu- Approximately half of the 158,000 peo- cratic Member of Congress voted in favor of it. Instead, today, my Demo- tions to our immigration crisis. ple arrested by ICE in fiscal year 2018, cratic colleagues are advancing a bill Unfortunately, with the bill and the the illegal immigrants who were ar- that offers no reforms to the legal im- rule before us today, it is evident that rested, or about 81,000, had been migration system, no border security, the majority has no intention of ad- charged or convicted of driving under no solutions for the humanitarian cri- vancing consensus legislation to fix our the influence. This bill could reward sis that is happening each and every people like this with a special pathway broken immigration system. The bill day at our border. And it comes with a to citizenship. advances a series of what I believe are $35 billion price tag. flawed policies. Democrats also rejected an amend- The crisis at our southern border is As the bill worked its way through ment to make gang members ineligible real and substantial, with Customs and the committee process, the majority for benefits under this bill. Border Protection apprehending an av- denied reasonable amendments to im- Democrats also rejected an amend- erage of 4,500 people per day on the prove the bill; and the rule passed in a ment to make fraud a ground for ineli- southern border. Border Patrol facili- party-line vote—very partisan bill—by gibility. In fact, I proposed an amend- ties are beyond capacity. Immigration the Rules Committee does not allow for ment that said, if they fraudulently fill and Customs Enforcement facilities are amendments to be considered by this out the application form, or misrepre- full. body as a whole at all. It is a closed sented themselves as U.S. citizens in The number of people apprehended in rule. the past to get benefits, they would be the past 7 months has already sur- rejected. Unfortunately, my Demo- b 1300 passed any year since 2009. At this rate, cratic colleagues said no, welcome CBP will apprehend over 1.64 million Democrats have framed this bill as a them in. people in just 1 year. That is more than solution for recipients of the Deferred Democrats rejected an amendment to the last recorded official population of Action for Childhood Arrival program, remedy a confidentiality provision that the city of Phoenix. or DACA, a laudable goal. prevents information contained in an We must develop and implement a so- In fact, last night in the Rules Com- application from being used for law en- lution to the crisis at our southern bor- mittee, the chairman said it is only de- forcement purposes, thereby impeding der immediately. Instead, we have be- signed for a small group of people, the law enforcement efforts. fore us a partisan bill to provide am- DACA recipients. Well, that is just not To summarize, under this bill: Gun nesty to millions of people and true. criminals are welcome. Drunk drivers incentivize countless more to cross our In fact, the American people should are welcome. Gang members are wel- border illegally. know what this bill really does. It pro- come. Fraudsters are welcome. But law This bill has no chance of being vides green cards and, thus, a special enforcement hands are tied. taken up by the U.S. Senate or signed path to citizenship to millions of ille- From the bill’s text and failure to by the President. gal aliens, whether they are current re- adopt reasonable amendments, it is The majority’s inaction to the crisis cipients of DACA or not. clear that my Democratic colleagues at our southern border is absolutely Unlike President Obama’s executive do not value the integrity of our immi- unacceptable. Speaker PELOSI and the order on DACA, this bill allows people gration system or ensuring that crimi- Democratic leadership refused to even who have been living in the United nals do not exploit loopholes in their fund the extra funding for the humani- States illegally for 40 years—decades— bill. At best, they are choosing to ig- tarian crisis that would help the chil- to get a special path to citizenship. nore the chaos at the border and to ig- dren and the migrants themselves. That is not what President Obama’s nore the perverse incentives of their Madam Speaker, I urge opposition to DACA program did. policy of wide-reaching amnesty. At the rule, and I reserve the balance of my time. It places the interests of those who worst, they are encouraging it. Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I violated U.S. immigration laws above Last Congress, Republicans voted for yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman the interests of those who have been a DACA solution that enforces the law from California (Ms. LOFGREN), the dis- waiting and waiting to enter this coun- and remedies our immigration system. tinguished chair of the Committee on try legally. It provides amnesty. It will Republicans recognized that America is the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Im- only incentivize further illegal immi- a nation of immigrants but also that migration and Citizenship. gration. the world has changed since we put in Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I The American people should also place the immigration laws governing stand here today in strong support of know what this bill fails to do. our enforcement efforts along the H.R. 6, the American Dream and Prom- It does nothing to provide the men southern border and that we need im- ise Act of 2019, a product of decades- and women protecting our border with migration laws reformed. long advocacy, grit, and compromise. the resources they need to keep our That bill that Republicans proposed I am extremely proud to stand with country safe. It does nothing to fix the and I supported last year would have Dreamers and recipients of temporary de facto system of catch and release. It addressed DACA by allowing DACA re- protected status and deferred enforced does nothing to remedy the crisis at cipients to obtain legal status. It would departure. We are here because of their our southern border. In fact, I believe not have allowed for a special pathway hard work, as well as the steadfast de- it will make it worse. to citizenship. It would not have al- termination of immigrant rights Finally, the American people should lowed them to jump in front of the groups, faith-based organizations, labor know the changes that my Republican line. unions, civil rights groups, business as- colleagues and I proposed to improve That Republican bill recognized that sociations, and so many of my col- upon this bill, all of which my Demo- many DACA recipients entered this leagues who have worked tirelessly to cratic colleagues rejected. country without legal documentation bring this bill to the floor today.
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The Republicans offered a num- such as eBay, Hewlett-Packard, IKEA, economy and our communities. Ap- ber of amendments. We pointed out Chobani, and Levi Strauss. They sup- prove this rule and, later today, vote issues that we thought were of concern. port the bill because the United States for the American Dream and Promise We offered amendments to address will benefit economically from its pas- Act. those issues, such as allowing repeat sage. Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield criminals and gang members to obtain The Chamber of Commerce says that 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ari- green cards. We offered amendments it supports the bill, and it may make zona (Mr. BIGGS). that would allow application informa- the vote on the American Dream and Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I want tion regarding illegal status to be used Promise Act a key vote. to give context to this before I talk for deportation. We attempted to pre- Even now, more than 70 percent of specifically about the idea of a closed vent fraudulent applications from the top 25 Fortune 500 companies, rule here, which I oppose so much. being filed. which generate $3 trillion in annual First of all, there are about 690,000 in But none of these and a whole host of revenue, employ Dreamers. Even the the DACA population, but there is an other amendments offered by Repub- conservative Cato Institute found that estimate that there is another 1 to 1.2 licans were accepted, even some that allowing Dreamers to remain here million, though no one really knows were just absolutely rational, such as would add an extra $350 billion to our what that number is, who might have those with DUIs that resulted in an ac- economy and an additional $90 billion applied but chose not to apply under cident where someone was seriously in- in tax revenue. the Obama-era DACA regulations. jured or even killed. They were not pre- On the other hand, failure to support We also have a significant popu- vented from obtaining this path of le- lawful status for Dreamers will di- lation, post-2012, who have been galization. rectly undermine our competitiveness brought here. We had a surge in 2013 Here we are today, and now they are and subject them to permanent exile. and a surge in 2014 of unaccompanied saying no amendments can be offered That makes no sense. minors. We have again seen a surge in We have waited long enough. It is from either side of the aisle. I have es- the last few months even. We don’t sentially opposed every closed rule time for us to pass the American know what the population looks like Dream and Promise Act in the House of since I came to Congress. I think it ac- for this. tually undermines this process where Representatives. Another way to put this into context It was 2001 when the first iteration of we represent districts and come to try is this way: We have a million people to offer amendments. I have offered the Dream Act was introduced. Eight- who have absconded from their court een years later, we are finally poised to many amendments and had them all dates. That means they haven’t shown shut down, quite frankly, whether by pass it. up. They got an order to appear, and We have seen the benefit of President vote or in the Rules Committee. they are not showing up. We have an- Obama’s DACA announcement, a tem- But the reality is, I represent a dis- other million with active removal or- porary initiative that allowed these trict, and when the majority closes a ders. young people to temporarily work and rule like this, it is preventing me from That is 2 million people who are to stay without looking over their representing a border State that has a roaming the country. We don’t know shoulders. The courts have kept us great deal of difficulties because of the who they are, where they are. rampant border crossings of illegal from seeing the destruction of DACA We brought in 1.2 million legal immi- that President Trump had ordered, aliens. grants last year. That is a good thing. Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I even though polls show that almost 90 We are going to catch more than 1.2. yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman percent of Americans support legal rec- We will apprehend more than 1.2 mil- ognition for Dreamers. from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). lion illegal aliens coming across our Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, Dreamers are Americans. All they border this year. These are numbers lack is the paper to prove it. They live I rise to support the underlying bill that are almost unfathomable. and the rule that is presently before us. in every one of our 50 States. Their That population I just mentioned As I do so, let me thank my colleague families hail from every region of the would be the second largest city in the on the Judiciary Committee. We have world. Their contributions are felt all United States after New York City, served for any number of years, and across the landscape of this country. more than Los Angeles itself. Among them are future industry Congresswoman LOFGREN has been on leaders; nurses; doctors; chefs; con- b 1315 the front lines of reason and trying to struction workers; teachers, including When we say that we are going to ap- address the question of comprehensive 5,000 teachers in California; and care prehend 1.2 million this year, when one immigration reform. providers for our children and parents. talks to Border Patrol agents, people Together, respectively, and parallel Dreamers are joined in their efforts who conduct censuses on these things, to each other, we have introduced, over by TPS and DED brethren. In the same they will say that we have no idea any and over again, comprehensive immi- month that the administration an- longer what the getaway number is. A gration reform. We have watched it be nounced the end of DACA, they also year ago, they thought they were refuted and rebutted by those who real- announced the termination of TPS for catching 1 in 2. Four months ago, they ly could have helped us solve even the six countries and, a few weeks later, thought they were catching 1 in 3. problem of the surge that we are seeing the termination of DED for Liberians, Today, they will say that they have ab- crossing the border today. even though many of them have been solutely no idea. Let me, as well, thank Madam here for 30 years. Last week, in El Paso alone, one Speaker, who has been engaged in a More than 400,000 nationals of seven group of over 1,000 people were appre- very important way, and my friend and countries now face exile from the hended. colleague LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, United States. The majority have lived The SPEAKER pro tempore. The who has clearly been leading on this here for at least 20 years, building their time of the gentleman has expired. issue and many others. Let me thank lives, raising families that include Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield the Judiciary Committee as well, more than a quarter of a million U.S. the gentleman from Arizona an addi- where we came together as a team. citizen children. tional 2 minutes. Let me reinforce what has been said The future for Dreamers and long- Mr. BIGGS. A group of 1,000 was ap- over and over again, and that is that time TPS and DED recipients does not prehended, and 2,200 came in through Dreamers are Americans. Those who
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They were not citizens, but the natural disasters that these indi- United States from Mexico as a child and died they went there because they loved viduals have fled from, to have no re- when his boat capsized while he was rescuing this country so much. They came as a lief from the government, and to com- survivors of the flooding caused by Hurricane child, and they realized the wonder- pound that with the violence that is Harvey in the Houston area. ment of this country. going on, knowing so much violence. That is the type of courage, honor, and It is important to convince those who I stand here today to ask for rational commitment to service we are talking when believe that we are opening the doors thought. With a multitude of organiza- we speak of DREAMERS. and that we are reckless. Let me be tions, I want to raise up one, the U.S. Madam Speaker, Title I of H.R. 6, the very clear. Besides the Immigration Chamber of Commerce. It doesn’t come Dream Act of 2019, contains provisions re- and Nationality Act that is already in lightly to this question. I would argue garding relief for immigrant youth. existence, there are very clear param- that, had we passed comprehensive im- Title II of the bill, American Promise Act of eters on dealing with people who are migration reform 10 years ago, 15 years 2019, contains provisions related to persons felons or a threat to national security, ago, the question of surging across the eligible Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or individuals who have committed DUIs, border would not be an issue. Deferred Enforcement Departure; the third and those who have misdemeanors. There Let me also be clear that we have final title contains general provisions that apply are clear parameters of ensuring that built barriers across the border for to both Titles I & II). the Nation is protected. But, as well, more than a decade. I remember giving Madam Speaker, I support H.R. 6 because there is dignity and human rights. huge sums of money to ensure it, in it keeps America’s word to the more than There is also the question of what in- certain spaces. 800,000 young people we asked to come out vestment in dollars you will lose, what What we are saying now is that that of the shadows and walk proudly and un- you will throw away, $460 billion from is not a sole solution. The solution is ashamedly as legitimate members of the the national GDP over the decade from regularizing individuals with the safe- American community. 685,000 workers—in my own State, $8 guards of this legislation. The legislation does this by providing condi- billion annually in the State GDP. I would hope my colleagues, Repub- tional permanent resident (CPR) status and a Immigrants are in the fabric of our licans and Democrats, as Americans, roadmap to lawful permanent resident (LPR) society. We are immigrant and non- understand that this Nation was built status and, eventually, earned U.S. citizenship immigrant. All of us have come from with the sweat and tears and love of for immigrant youth who entered the U.S. be- that history. Mine is different, having immigrants. Every American, except fore age 18, have four or more years of resi- been brought here by, meaning those Native Americans, can point to coming dency, and graduated from high school (or the who are of African American heritage, from somewhere else, no matter what equivalent). as slaves. condition they were in when they H.R. 6 also provides an opportunity to apply 386,300 immigrants are eligible under came. for LPR status for people who currently have the American Dream and Promise Act, I ask our colleagues to support this or who may be eligible for TPS or DED and and 120,000 live in Harris County. legislation, H.R. 6, because it is the who have three or more years of residency. But this is the story that I want to American thing to do. Madam Speaker, individuals who are eligi- tell and dwell on. A Dreamer died try- Madam Speaker, as a senior member of the ble for protection under the bill have lived in ing to rescue Hurricane Harvey vic- Committees on the Judiciary and on Home- the United States for much of their lives; the tims. That is Alonso Guillen, who came land Security, and a representative of a state average Dreamer came to the United States to help those in the darkest moments on the southern border, I rise in strong support at the age of 8, while the average TPS- or of our region, during Hurricane Har- of the rule governing debate of H.R. 6, the DED-eligible person arrived in 1997. vey, the greatest and most significant ‘‘American Dream and Promise Act of 2019,’’ Without permanent protections such as disaster. and the underlying legislation. those in H.R. 6, these immigrants’ and their The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The American Dream and Promise Act of families’ futures in the United States—as well time of the gentlewoman has expired. 2019 establishes a roadmap to U.S. citizen- as the fiscal and economic contributions they Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I ship for (1) immigrant youth and (2) current or make—are at risk. yield the gentlewoman from Texas an potential holders of (a) temporary protected Passing this legislation is the right thing to additional 2 minutes. status (TPS) or (b) deferred enforced depar- do and now is the time to do it; in fact, it is Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, ture (DED). long overdue. I thank the gentlewoman for her cour- Ensuring a path to earned citizenship is a I am mindful also Madam Speaker that in tesy. non-negotiable principle for me and the sine addition to helping restore America’s reputa- He came from Lufkin, Texas. He qua non of meaningful immigration reform leg- tion as the most welcoming nation on earth, loved Texas football and country islation. the legislation the House will pass also posi- music. He had fundraisers for any man- Indeed, providing a path to earned access tions America to better compete and win in the ner of needs in his area. to citizenship has been a central feature of global economy of the 21st century. When he saw the devastation and the every comprehensive immigration reform bill I According to expert studies, including one people in water in Harris County, and have co-sponsored or sponsored in the Con- by the Center for American Progress, ending we were in 51 trillion gallons of water, gress since 2007 when I became Ranking deferred action for childhood arrivals would re- he came, with a little boat and a Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee sult in a loss of $460.3 billion from the national friend. He didn’t ask whether they were on Immigration and introduced the ‘‘Save GDP over the ensuing decade and would re- immigrant or nonimmigrant, Dreamer America Comprehensive Immigration Reform move an estimated 685,000 workers from the or non-Dreamer, what their back- Act, (H.R. 1525),’’ which I have reintroduced in nation’s economy and workforce at a time ground was. As they were in the water, each succeeding Congress. when more, not fewer, workers are des- as they were on their rooftops, as they Like H.R. 6, Section 501 of my legislation perately needed. were desperate without food, he came. provides a path to earned legalization status And 10 states, including my home state of Tragically, his family had come to, to those undocumented immigrants who have Texas, would stand to lose more than $8 bil- ultimately, find him floating in the resided in the United States for 5 years and lion annually in state GDP. water, when his boat had toppled and, meet other eligibility requirements. Madam Speaker, immigrants eligible for pro- we believe, had been impacted by the Madam Speaker, as we stand today on the tection under H.R. 6 are part of Texas’s social wires in the water. precipice of passing the American Dream and fabric. This is the face of Dreamers. This is Promise Act of 2019, I am thinking of the hun- Texas is home to 386,300 immigrants who the face of those who would benefit dreds of thousands of young immigrants are eligible for protection under the Dream
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If enacted, TPS- and DED-eligible immigrants in Texas TPS on September 25, 2016, or (b) DED on this would be the largest amnesty in who would be eligible for protection under September 28, 2016. U.S. history. It would do nothing to en- H.R. 6 have on average lived in the United This protection covers national of 13 coun- force our laws but, instead, reward States since 1996. tries: El Salvador, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Li- lawbreakers. Immigrants eligible for the Dream and Prom- beria, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sierra Leone, Soma- This legislation grants smugglers and ise Act own 43,500 homes in Texas and pay lia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. gang members with green cards and a $340,500,000 in annual mortgage payments. I believe similar protections should be ex- path to citizenship. It will simply serve Eligible immigrants in Texas and their tended to Guatemalan nationals in our coun- to incentivize more migrants to come households contribute $2,234,800,000 in fed- try, which is why I will soon reintroduce the to the United States illegally. eral taxes and $1,265,200,000 in state and ‘‘Continue American Safety Act,’’ which ex- Congress should work with the ad- local taxes each year. tends TPS status to Guatemala and I look for- ministration in stopping the surge of Annually, these households generate ward to working with my colleagues to achieve illegal immigration, not incentivizing $10,519,000,000 in spending power in Texas this outcome. more caravans. and help power the national economy. Second, H.R. 6 classifies people with TPS My constituents have recently and Madam Speaker, during general debate on or DED as inspected and admitted for the pur- repeatedly made it clear that Arizona’s H.R. 6, I will have more to discuss about the poses of Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) Fourth Congressional District does not salient features of this long overdue legislation section 245(a), making it easier to obtain LPR support amnesty. that fulfills the American promise that all of its status through existing channels (e.g., a fam- This bill does not promise the Amer- residents who share our values and respect ily-based petition). ican Dream but, rather, the perpetra- for the Constitution and laws have an oppor- Third, H.R. 6 stays the removal or deporta- tion of a crisis. This crisis is doing real tunity to realize their dreams. tion of an a individual while an application is harm to Arizona and all of America. I encourage my colleagues not to But in the limited time I have now, let me pending. highlight some of the more important provi- Fourth, the American Dream and Promise vote for H.R. 6, which would only serve sions of the American Dream and Promise Act establishes a fee ceiling of $1,140 for peo- to enable the humanitarian crisis on Act. ple with TPS or DED applying for LPR status. our southern border and does nothing H.R. 6 helps young persons in the following Fifth, the legislation provides greater trans- to close loopholes or even enforce ex- ways: parency by requiring the Secretary of the isting law. I find this legislation to be a dis- 1. Extends the length of conditional perma- Homeland Security (DHS) to provide an expla- grace. The American people deserve nent resident (CPR) status from eight to ten nation for and report within three days of pub- better. It is time this Congress started years to give applicants more time to fulfill re- lishing notice to terminate TPS designation for putting American citizens first. quirements; certain nationals. It came as a closed rule. That shows 2. Stays the removal of minors who are not Madam Speaker, H.R. 6 is exceptional leg- you that it is bad process and bad pol- yet eligible for relief but may become eligible islation and a welcome development but is not icy. in the future and who temporarily unenroll a substitute for undertaking the comprehen- As former Supreme Court Justice from school; sive reform and modernization of the nation’s Louis Brandeis is quoted: ‘‘In a govern- 3. Permits people with CPR to obtain legal immigration laws supported by the American ment of laws, existence of the govern- permanent resident (LPR) status without satis- people. ment will be imperiled if it fails to ob- fying the employment, military, or educational Only Congress can do that and passage of serve the law scrupulously. . . . If the tracks if their deportation would cause ‘‘hard- H.R. 6 shows that this House has the will and government becomes a lawbreaker, it ship’’ to themselves or immediate family mem- is up to the challenge. breeds contempt for law; it invites Comprehensive immigration reform is des- bers (instead of ‘‘extreme hardship’’); every man to become a law unto him- perately needed to ensure that Lady Liberty’s 4. Includes apprenticeship programs as a self; it invites anarchy.’’ qualifying education to obtain CPR status; lamp remains the symbol of a land that wel- Do I need to say anything else? 5. Eliminates the costly medical examination comes immigrants to a community of immi- I ask my colleagues to reject this leg- for applicants; grants and does so in a manner that secures islation and vote ‘‘no.’’ 6. Establishes a fee ceiling of $495 for im- our borders and protects our homeland. Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I migrant youth applying for CPR status; Madam Speaker, let us build on the historic yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from 7. Clarifies that people with CPR can ac- legislation that is the American Dream and Vermont (Mr. WELCH). cess professional, commercial, and business Promise Act and seize the opportunity to pass Mr. WELCH. Madam Speaker, this is licenses; legislation that secures our borders, preserves a bright day in the history of the 8. Permits people with CPR who obtain a America’s character as the most open and House. We are going to provide relief to certificate or credential from an area career welcoming country in the history of the world, people who are innocent. and technical education school to obtain LPR and will yield hundreds of billions of dollars in We have the debate about immigra- status; and economic growth. tion, no question about it. But we are 9. Updates the criminal background bars I urge all Members to support the rule gov- talking about children, infants, in and inadmissibility requirements. erning debate of H.R. 6 and the underlying some cases, who were brought here Additionally, H.R. 6 provides LPR status to bill. through no decision of their own. They CPR holders who (1) serve in the uniformed Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield then went to school here, began a ca- services for two years; (2) complete two years 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ari- reer here, built a family here. In many at or obtain a degree from an institution of zona (Mr. GOSAR). cases, they served in the military here higher education; or (3) work 75 percent of the Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise and served as first responders. time in CPR. today as a grandchild of legal immi- This is finally an opportunity for Another important feature of this legislation grants to this country. those Dreamers to have legal status, is that makes it easier for states to provide in- We are debating whether or not to 2.5 million of them. state tuition to immigrant students and estab- grant the greatest gift our Nation has We are also going to provide tem- lishes that CPR-holders are eligible for federal to offer, permanent residency and citi- porary protected status to other law- loans, work study, services, and grants. zenship. We must get our priorities abiding people living and contributing For persons with TPS or DED status, the straight. here. American Dream and Promise Act provides While we are here in the middle of a This is a big deal in Vermont. First, much needed relief. humanitarian crisis on the southern for the people, for those affected, it is
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It is more of the same political the political theater of this ridiculous University of Vermont Medical School, theater that we see day in and day out bill? Juan Conde. He was brought here from in this body, where we refuse to actu- Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I Mexico when he was 9 years old. His ally address the issues of the day. am prepared to close, and I reserve the mom later died of cancer. We have 100,000 people pouring across balance of my time. His goal in life is to help cancer vic- the border of the United States per Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, may I tims. First, he got a master’s degree in month who are apprehended—100,000. inquire how much time is remaining. chemistry and a Ph.D. in molecular bi- And then I watch with complete dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ology, doing research to advance a cure belief while my colleagues on the other tlewoman from Arizona has 9 minutes for cancer. Now he is a student at the side of the aisle dare to complain about remaining. The gentlewoman from University of Vermont Medical School, how children are being housed, about Florida has 16 minutes remaining. and he is dedicating his life to cancer how people are being housed when we Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield research and cancer treatment. don’t have the facilities to do it, and 2 minutes to the gentleman from Geor- What a win it is for this country to they literally refuse to bring forward gia (Mr. WOODALL), my good friend. have the services of this bright, ideal- legislation to fund dealing with the Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I istic young man. This legislation is problem. thank the gentlewoman from Arizona going to allow him to have the security I have never seen greater hypocrisy (Mrs. LESKO), my colleague on the that we all need in order to be the best in this body, and that is saying some- Rules Committee, for yielding. that we can possibly be as a contrib- thing pretty profound. I don’t know Madam Speaker, you heard my col- uting member of society. how Members can look, with a straight league’s passion from this microphone A confident nation welcomes people face, at the American people and say just seconds ago. who are law-abiding citizens. Pass this that this House is actually addressing Lest anyone thinks this is about legislation overwhelmingly. this concern legitimately. money, this rule today combines two Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield The Democrats are bringing forward bills: one, CBO estimates to cost $8 bil- 2 minutes to the gentleman from North a bill, now, under the idea of taking lion, not a penny for border security; Carolina (Mr. BUDD). care of people who are here illegally— another, the CBO estimates to cost $26 Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I have who, by the way, were given status by billion, not a penny for border security. noticed a trend lately with the bills the President of the United States pre- Lest anyone thinks this conversation that we are voting on. They all have viously, illegally and unconstitution- today is about helping those young attractive names: the Save the Inter- ally, as we proved in DAPA, which I people here under DACA protections, net Act, the Equality Act, and now the was proud to litigate on behalf of Texas remember, the Republican majority thing that we are voting on this week, along with Attorney General Paxton, brought two bills to the floor last year the American Dream and Promise Act. Solicitor General Scott Keller, where that would do exactly that, got not one I rise in opposition to this bill be- we won in the Fifth Circuit. We were Democratic vote on either one of them. cause great titles don’t equal great upheld in the Supreme Court for If anyone thinks this bill is about policies. H.R. 6 doesn’t really provide a DAPA, the DACA class was illegally protecting folks who are trying to legal pathway for the DACA popu- and unconstitutionally granted status. strive for the American Dream, Madam lation. Instead, it gives green cards to, It matters what we do here; it mat- Speaker, I would encourage you to read potentially, millions of illegal aliens. ters what the government does; it mat- from page 3 of the bill. It says: There is no age limit, and the bill is so ters that we follow the rule of law; and This bill applies to an alien who is inad- broad that it prohibits DHS from using it matters that we not look at the missible or deportable from the United States, and those aliens only. evidence found in Federal or State American people and claim to be, in gang databases as the reason to deny the false name of compassion, con- I tell you that, Madam Speaker, be- an application. cerned about the migrants coming here cause I represent a constituency that is when we have open borders that are ex- 25 percent first-generation Americans. b 1330 ploiting these kids. I represent a constituency that has The bill also does nothing to address A little girl today is going to be played by the rules, done everything the humanitarian crisis at our south- raped on the journey coming up right, come to this country legally. ern border, absolutely nothing. through Mexico while we pretend to Their children are unprotected today, Madam Speaker, I visited the south- care. When are we going to do some- and this bill does not one thing to pro- ern border earlier this year and I saw thing about it? tect those children. In order to qualify the crisis firsthand. I talked with our If we actually care about the people for the protections in this bill, Madam Border Patrol agents, who need Con- at the border right now, if we actually Speaker, people had to have come to gress’ help. care, why wouldn’t we fund beds right America the wrong way. Many things are needed to fix our im- now? If people came to America the right migration system, but what isn’t need- Why wouldn’t we fund immigration way and have been waiting in line for 5 ed is a political messaging bill that has judges right now? years or 10 years or, in the case of my no chance of passing the Senate or Why wouldn’t we fix asylum laws constituents—and you know this well, being signed into law. right now, not to prevent asylum, but Madam Speaker—15 years, 20 years for Madam Speaker, clever bill titles to match it up with the 88 percent who a green card while their children are don’t equal good policy, and good in- are found to be fraudulently claiming aging out of the system, this bill does tentions don’t always lead to good out- asylum once they go through the proc- not one thing to protect them. Only if comes. I swore an oath to defend the ess and immigration judges look at it? people came the wrong way are there rule of law, and that is what I will con- Why wouldn’t we fix that problem protections in this system. tinue to do. today? To be in the DACA program, people Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I re- Why are we empowering cartels to had to get here before 2007. President serve the balance of my time. profit to the tune of $2 billion in 2018 Obama’s crisis on the border came in Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield by moving human beings across our 2014. This bill today not only grand- 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas border? fathers all the DACA kids, it grand- (Mr. ROY), my good friend. Why are we empowering 54 migrants fathers all of those kids. In the mean- Mr. ROY. Madam Speaker, I thank being stashed in a stash house in Hous- time, we have spent not one penny on the gentlewoman from Arizona (Mrs. ton, Texas, by the Reynosa faction of border security.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:57 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.034 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I time of the gentleman has expired. Speaker, let me begin by thanking have no further speakers. Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield Speaker PELOSI for making the Dream Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute to the gen- and Promise Act one of the top 10 myself such time as I may consume. tleman from Georgia. Democratic priorities for the people Madam Speaker, again, Republicans, Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I and the Judiciary Committee for all too, want to have a DACA solution for am grateful to my colleague for yield- their hard work on this bill. the DACA recipients, but this bill isn’t ing the time. As coauthor of H.R. 6, I rise in strong it, because it goes way above the DACA Madam Speaker, we could be doing support of the rule and the Dream and recipients and basically lets millions something together today. My friend, Promise Act. I will focus primarily on more people in, people who could be the chairwoman of the Immigration the Dream portion of the bill. gang members, who have DUIs, and so and Citizenship Subcommittee of the Eighteen years ago, I was coauthor of on and so forth. Committee on the Judiciary, has a bill the original DREAM Act, known as the Madam Speaker, if we defeat the pre- that has been cosponsored by more Student Adjustment Act. Today’s vote vious question, I will offer an amend- than half of the Democrats and by on H.R. 6 is a major milestone in a long ment to the rule to provide for addi- more than half of the Republicans that fight to protect Dreamers who are part tional consideration of H.R. 3056 au- would go directly to this issue of folks of the fabric of our American society. thored by Representative ROGERS. who have been standing in line for dec- This bill eliminates the fear of depor- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous ades and cannot get a green card. We tation, which each day haunts 2.1 mil- consent to insert the text of my could be bringing that bill today. It has lion Dreamers at school, at work, and amendment in the RECORD, along with not even gotten a hearing in the com- as they care for their families. extraneous material, immediately mittee or the subcommittee so far. I represent 24,000 Dreamers, the larg- prior to the vote on the previous ques- This is not beyond our control. The tion. rabbi who prayed for us this morning, est number of Dreamers of any con- gressional district. I think of these tal- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Madam Speaker, said we can achieve objection to the request of the gentle- the unachievable. We absolutely can ented and patriotic Dreamers and the barriers that they have overcome to woman from Arizona? come together and do that. This is not There was no objection. a serious effort to do that today, build lives and families in America, the Madam Speaker, but it doesn’t have to only country they call home. I think of b 1345 be the last word. the courage that they have shown by Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 3056, the bill, pro- If we defeat this rule, we can come standing up and sharing their stories of vides $4.5 billion in funding to address back together with bills that have been endurance, resourcefulness, sacrifice, the immediate humanitarian crisis we cosponsored by a majority of the Re- and heartbreak. have on the southern border. It in- publicans, a majority of the Demo- Dreamers exemplify American values cludes $3.3 billion for humanitarian as- crats, and move forward on this issue and what it means to pursue the Amer- sistance, including shelter capacity for together. I know that is what the ican Dream. unaccompanied children, care for chil- Speaker wants to do. I know that is I think of Dreamers like Yasmin, dren in custody, and transportation for what the chairwoman of the Immigra- who was raised in a mixed status fam- safe and efficient border processing tion and Citizenship Subcommittee ily and watched her father fight centers. wants to do. I know that is what most against a serious illness. This experi- It also includes $1.1 billion for oper- of us in this Chamber want to do, and ence inspired her to help others. She is ational support, including personnel, we can. now studying to be a physician’s assist- transportation, and resources to com- Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield ant, serving patients like her father. bat human trafficking and drug traf- myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 6 will enable Dreamers like ficking—very serious issues. Madam Speaker, you know I am from Yasmin to reach their full potential, It also includes $178 million for tech- the State of Arizona. Border security contribute to their community, and nology upgrades and law enforcement and immigration has been the top issue help ensure America is a stronger and pay adjustments to respond to this for years now, not only in my district, greater nation. great influx of families coming from but the entire State of Arizona, be- Dreamers like Yasmin are why cause we see it firsthand. We also see Central America to our border. Democrats, Republicans, and Independ- The Democrats today are waiving all the DACA recipients. I mean, they are ents all support our Dreamers, as well the rules to spend $35 billion on their, good kids, going to school, and I ap- as businesses, organized labor, faith I call, amnesty bill, but they have cho- plaud the good and great DACA recipi- groups, educators, health professionals, ents that we have. sen to ignore the humanitarian crisis and former Cabinet officials, among that is happening right now on our But what Representative WOODALL others. says is true: Republicans offered two southern border. H.R. 3056 takes steps This broad and unprecedented coali- to resolve that problem. bills to give legal status and one a tion of support highlights the fact that pathway to citizenship to DACA recipi- Madam Speaker, in closing, it is crit- this is not a partisan issue. This is ents, but this bill goes beyond DACA. ical that we develop and implement a about who we are as Americans and It is like DACA on steroids, because it solution to the crisis at our southern what is in the best interests of our will allow millions more people to get border immediately. I am from Ari- country. a special pathway to citizenship in zona. There is a crisis at our border. In- Just like generations of immigrants front of the line of other legal immi- stead, H.R. 6 is just another political grants who are trying to do it the legal before them, these incredible young messaging bill because my colleagues way. people are vital to the well-being of our know it is not going anywhere. My colleagues on the other side of Nation. According to the Center for Madam Speaker, I urge ‘‘no’’ on the the aisle know this is going nowhere in American Progress, each year, Dream- previous question, ‘‘no’’ on the under- the Senate and the President is not ers contribute $17.3 billion in Federal lying message, and I yield back the bal- going to do this. I hope at one point we taxes and nearly $9.7 billion in State ance of my time. are actually going to work together, and local taxes, and their households Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I because as Representative WOODALL have $75 billion in buying power. yield myself the balance of my time. said, on those two bills that we put for- Madam Speaker, we cannot afford to To my colleagues on the other side of ward last year that would have solved lose the Dreamers’ talents and valuable the aisle, I wish to remind them what the DACA problem, not one Democrat contributions to our country. Let’s the President said after terminating voted for them. make the dream a reality once and for DACA and ending TPS for hundreds of Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- all. I call on my colleagues to pass the thousands of immigrants: ‘‘It is now ance of my time. Dream and Promise Act today. time for Congress to act.’’ And today, Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I we are acting. yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman would inquire if my colleague has any We are in the midst of the longest from California (Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD). more speakers. probationary period for citizenship and
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She is now a 22-year- clear Democrats continue to circumvent their YEAS—228 old anthropology student at Florida own rules. l hope this waiver does not con- Adams Garcia (TX) Norcross International University and currently tinue the practice that the House PAYGO rule Aguilar Golden O’Halleran Allred Gomez Ocasio-Cortez working at HistoryMiami Museum. will be waived by the House Rules Committee Axne Gonzalez (TX) Pallone She has spent her life focused on her whenever a bill is non-compliant, feels incon- Barraga´ n Gottheimer Panetta education. Now, as she pursues her ca- venient, or stands in the way of advancing Bass Green (TX) Pappas reer as an anthropologist, she con- their costly agenda. Beatty Grijalva Pascrell I oppose the rule for H.R. 6, since it enables Bera Haaland Payne tinues to find ways to make changes Beyer Harder (CA) Perlmutter within her community. She is a tutor a fiscally irresponsible bill to move forward Bishop (GA) Hayes Peters for local kids, empowering them to find without following House rules. Budget enforce- Blumenauer Heck Peterson ment should be an important priority of the Blunt Rochester Higgins (NY) Phillips joy in learning. Bonamici Hill (CA) House Budget Committee. I hope the House Pingree To say that Maria is not worthy of Boyle, Brendan Himes Pocan permanent legal status is cruel and un- will limit the extent to which future legislation F. Horn, Kendra S. Porter just. She is just as American as you increases already unsustainable budget defi- Brindisi Horsford Pressley Brown (MD) Houlahan and I. cits. Price (NC) The material previously referred to Brownley (CA) Hoyer Quigley And Maria is just one of millions of Bustos Huffman Raskin Dreamers who cherishes the American by Mrs. LESKO is as follows: Butterfield Jackson Lee Rice (NY) AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 415 Carbajal Jayapal Richmond Dream. They work hard and believe in ´ At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Cardenas Jeffries Rose (NY) a country that has been shamefully Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) lowing: Rouda slow in recognizing their worth. Cartwright Johnson (TX) Roybal-Allard SEC. 2. That immediately upon adoption of Case Kaptur Despite all the hardship we have put this resolution, the House shall resolve into Ruiz Casten (IL) Keating Ruppersberger them through, like the newcomers be- the Committee of the Whole House on the Castor (FL) Kelly (IL) Rush fore them, they still believe in our state of the Union for consideration of the Castro (TX) Kennedy Ryan country’s commitment to opportunity bill (H.R. 3056) to provide supplemental ap- Chu, Judy Khanna Sa´ nchez and fairness. propriations relating to border security, and Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes Cisneros Kilmer for other purposes. The first reading of the Scanlon Today, the Dreamers, Madam Speak- Clark (MA) Kim Schakowsky bill shall be dispensed with. All points of Clarke (NY) Kind er, are one step closer to getting their Schiff order against consideration of the bill are Clay Kirkpatrick dream. Today, the Dreamers, Madam Schneider waived. General debate shall be confined to Cleaver Krishnamoorthi Schrader Speaker, are one House closer to get- the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- Cohen Kuster (NH) Schrier ting their dream. Connolly Lamb ly divided and controlled by the chair and Scott (VA) Cooper Langevin Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote ranking minority member of the Committee Scott, David Correa Larsen (WA) on the rule and the previous question. on Appropriations. After general debate the Serrano Costa Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) Mr. WOMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise in bill shall be considered for amendment under Courtney Lawrence Shalala strong opposition to H. Res. 415, a rule pro- the five-minute rule. Points of order against Cox (CA) Lawson (FL) provisions in the bill for failure to comply Craig Lee (CA) Sherrill viding for House consideration of H.R. 6, the Sires American Dream and Promise Act of 2019. with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Clause Crist Lee (NV) 2(e) of rule XXI shall not apply during con- Crow Levin (CA) Slotkin Smith (WA) According to the Congressional Budget Of- sideration of the bill. When the committee Cuellar Levin (MI) fice (CBO), H.R. 6 increases the deficit by at Cummings Lewis Soto rises and reports the bill back to the House Spanberger least $30 billion over ten years. CBO indicates Cunningham Lieu, Ted with a recommendation that the bill do pass, Davids (KS) Lipinski Speier that this is additional mandatory spending. the previous question shall be considered as Davis (CA) Loebsack Stanton Under current projections, mandatory spend- ordered on the bill and amendments thereto Davis, Danny K. Lofgren Stevens ing is set to increase from 69 percent to 78 to final passage without intervening motion Dean Lowenthal Suozzi Takano percent of the federal budget over the next except one motion to recommit with or with- DeFazio Lowey out instructions. If the Committee of the DeGette Luja´ n Thompson (CA) decade. Adding to this already unsustainable Thompson (MS) Whole rises and reports that it has come to DeLauro Luria DelBene Lynch Titus projected growth, mandatory spending threat- no resolution on the bill, then on the next ens to crowd out necessary spending on de- Delgado Malinowski Tlaib legislative day the House shall, immediately Demings Maloney, Tonko fense, homeland security, veterans, infrastruc- after the third daily order of business under DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Torres (CA) ture, public health, education, and other dis- clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Com- Deutch Maloney, Sean Torres Small cretionary priorities. Absent the waiver made mittee of the Whole for further consideration Dingell Matsui (NM) of the bill. Doggett McAdams Trahan by this rule, H.R. 6 would be vulnerable to a Trone SEC. 3. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not Doyle, Michael McBath PAYGO point of order. Underwood apply to the consideration of H.R. 3056. F. McCollum The rule providing for consideration of H.R. Engel McEachin Van Drew Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I 6 waives all points of order against the bill, in- Escobar McGovern Vargas yield back the balance of my time, and Veasey cluding clause 10 of rule XXI, the House Eshoo McNerney I move the previous question on the Espaillat Meeks Vela PAYGO, or ‘‘Pay-As-You-Go,’’ rule, which re- ´ resolution. Evans Meng Velazquez Visclosky quires any legislation increasing the deficit to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Finkenauer Moore be offset with spending cuts or tax increases. Fletcher Morelle Wasserman question is on ordering the previous Foster Moulton Schultz Unsurprisingly, this rule was met with strong question. Frankel Mucarsel-Powell Waters objections at the start of the 116th Congress The question was taken; and the Fudge Murphy Watson Coleman by many progressive lawmakers who viewed Gabbard Nadler Welch Speaker pro tempore announced that Gallego Napolitano Wexton PAYGO as an impediment to costly proposals the ayes appeared to have it. Garamendi Neal Wild such as the ‘‘Green New Deal’’ and ‘‘Medi- Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, on Garcı´a (IL) Neguse Yarmuth care-for-All,’’ which is projected to cost at least that I demand the yeas and nays. NAYS—192 $32 trillion on top of what the federal govern- The yeas and nays were ordered. ment is already spending. After much debate, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Abraham Baird Brady Aderholt Balderson Brooks (AL) the PAYGO rule was adopted by the new ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- Allen Banks Brooks (IN) House majority on January 3, the first day of minute vote on ordering the previous Amash Barr Buchanan the 116th Congress. Immediately after this question will be followed by 5-minute Amodei Bergman Buck new House rule was adopted, a number of Armstrong Biggs Bucshon votes on: Arrington Bilirakis Budd stories circulated in the press indicating that Agreeing to House Resolution 415, if Babin Bishop (UT) Burchett my colleagues in the Democratic Leadership ordered; and Bacon Bost Burgess
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Barraga´ n Green (TX) Pappas Gallagher Loudermilk Shimkus Cole Johnson (SD) Rouzer Bass Grijalva Pascrell Gianforte Lucas Simpson Collins (GA) Jordan Roy Beatty Haaland Payne Gibbs Luetkemeyer Smith (MO) Collins (NY) Joyce (OH) Rutherford Bera Harder (CA) Perlmutter Gohmert Malinowski Smith (NE) Comer Joyce (PA) Scalise Beyer Hayes Peterson Golden Marchant Smith (NJ) Conaway Katko Schweikert Bishop (GA) Heck Phillips Gonzalez (OH) Marshall Smucker Cook Keller Scott, Austin Gooden Massie Blumenauer Higgins (NY) Pingree Spano Crawford Kelly (MS) Sensenbrenner Gosar Mast Blunt Rochester Hill (CA) Pocan Stauber Crenshaw Kelly (PA) Shimkus Granger McAdams Bonamici Himes Porter Stefanik Curtis King (IA) Simpson Graves (GA) McCarthy Boyle, Brendan Horsford Pressley Steil Davidson (OH) King (NY) Smith (MO) Graves (LA) McCaul F. Houlahan Price (NC) Steube Davis, Rodney Kinzinger Smith (NE) Graves (MO) McClintock Brown (MD) Hoyer Quigley Stewart DesJarlais Kustoff (TN) Smith (NJ) Griffith McHenry Brownley (CA) Huffman Raskin Stivers Diaz-Balart LaHood Smucker Grothman McKinley Bustos Jackson Lee Rice (NY) Duffy Lamborn Spano Guest Meadows Taylor Butterfield Jayapal Richmond Duncan Latta Stauber Guthrie Meuser Thompson (PA) Carbajal Jeffries Rose (NY) Dunn Lesko Stefanik Hagedorn Miller Thornberry Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Rouda Emmer Long Steil Harris Mitchell Timmons Carson (IN) Johnson (TX) Roybal-Allard Tipton Estes Loudermilk Steube Cartwright Kaptur Hartzler Moolenaar Ferguson Lucas Stewart Ruiz Hice (GA) Mooney (WV) Turner Case Keating Ruppersberger Underwood Fitzpatrick Luetkemeyer Stivers Casten (IL) Kelly (IL) Higgins (LA) Newhouse Rush Upton Fleischmann Marchant Taylor Castor (FL) Kennedy Hill (AR) Norman Ryan Wagner Flores Marshall Thompson (PA) Castro (TX) Khanna Holding Nunes Sa´ nchez Walberg Fortenberry Massie Thornberry Chu, Judy Kildee Hollingsworth Olson Sarbanes Walden Foxx (NC) Mast Timmons Cicilline Kilmer Horn, Kendra S. Palazzo Scanlon Walker Fulcher McCarthy Tipton Cisneros Kim Hudson Palmer Schakowsky Walorski Gaetz McCaul Turner Clark (MA) Kind Huizenga Pence Schiff Waltz Gallagher McClintock Upton Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Hunter Perry Schneider Watkins Gianforte McHenry Wagner Clay Krishnamoorthi Hurd (TX) Peters Schrader Weber (TX) Gibbs McKinley Walberg Cleaver Kuster (NH) Johnson (LA) Posey Schrier Webster (FL) Gohmert Meadows Walden Cohen Lamb Johnson (OH) Ratcliffe Scott (VA) Gonzalez (OH) Meuser Walker Connolly Langevin Johnson (SD) Reed Wenstrup Scott, David Gooden Miller Walorski Cooper Larsen (WA) Jordan Reschenthaler Westerman Serrano Gosar Mitchell Waltz Correa Larson (CT) Joyce (OH) Rice (SC) Williams Sewell (AL) Granger Moolenaar Watkins Costa Lawrence Joyce (PA) Riggleman Wilson (SC) Shalala Graves (GA) Mooney (WV) Weber (TX) Courtney Lawson (FL) Katko Roby Wittman Sherrill Graves (LA) Newhouse Webster (FL) Cox (CA) Lee (CA) Keller Rodgers (WA) Womack Sires Graves (MO) Norman Wenstrup Craig Lee (NV) Kelly (MS) Roe, David P. Woodall Griffith Nunes Westerman Crist Levin (CA) Slotkin Kelly (PA) Rogers (AL) Wright Grothman Olson Williams Crow Levin (MI) Smith (WA) King (IA) Rogers (KY) Yoho Guest Palazzo Wilson (SC) Cuellar Lewis Soto King (NY) Rooney (FL) Young Guthrie Palmer Wittman Cummings Lieu, Ted Spanberger Kinzinger Rose, John W. Zeldin Hagedorn Pence Womack Speier Davis (CA) Lipinski NOT VOTING—10 Harris Perry Woodall Davis, Danny K. Loebsack Stanton Hartzler Posey Wright Dean Lofgren Stevens Clyburn Herrera Beutler Swalwell (CA) Hice (GA) Ratcliffe Yoho DeFazio Lowenthal Suozzi Green (TN) Mullin Wilson (FL) Higgins (LA) Reschenthaler Young DeGette Lowey Takano Hastings Omar Hill (AR) Rice (SC) Zeldin DeLauro Luja´ n Thompson (CA) Hern, Kevin Sherman DelBene Luria Thompson (MS) NOT VOTING—12 Delgado Lynch Titus b 1426 Clyburn Herrera Beutler Reed Demings Maloney, Tlaib Green (TN) LaMalfa Sherman DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Tonko So the resolution was agreed to. Hastings Mullin Swalwell (CA) Deutch Maloney, Sean Torres (CA) The result of the vote was announced Hern, Kevin Omar Wilson (FL) Dingell Matsui Torres Small as above recorded. Doggett McBath (NM) Doyle, Michael McCollum Trahan A motion to reconsider was laid on b 1416 F. McEachin Trone the table. Engel McGovern Van Drew Messrs. JOYCE of Ohio and RUTHER- Escobar McNerney Vargas f FORD changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ Eshoo Meeks Veasey Espaillat Meng Vela THE JOURNAL to ‘‘nay.’’ Evans Moore Vela´ zquez Mr. NORCROSS changed his vote Finkenauer Morelle Visclosky The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Fletcher Moulton Wasserman ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Foster Mucarsel-Powell Schultz ished business is the question on agree- So the previous question was ordered. Frankel Murphy Waters ing to the Speaker’s approval of the The result of the vote was announced Fudge Nadler Watson Coleman Gabbard Napolitano Welch Journal, on which the yeas and nays as above recorded. Gallego Neal Wexton were ordered. Stated against: Garamendi Neguse Wild The question is on the Speaker’s ap- Garcı´a (IL) Norcross Yarmuth Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I was un- proval of the Journal. avoidably detained. Had I been present, I NAYS—203 This will be a 5-minute vote. would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 235. Abraham Brindisi Collins (NY) The vote was taken by electronic de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Aderholt Brooks (AL) Comer vice, and there were—yeas 212, nays Allen Brooks (IN) Conaway 203, answered ‘‘present’’ 2, not voting question is on the resolution. Amash Buchanan Cook The question was taken; and the Amodei Buck Crawford 15, as follows: Speaker pro tempore announced that Armstrong Bucshon Crenshaw [Roll No. 237] Arrington Budd Cunningham the ayes appeared to have it. Babin Burchett Curtis YEAS—212 Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, on Bacon Burgess Davids (KS) Adams Beyer Bustos Baird Byrne Davidson (OH) Aguilar Bishop (GA) Butterfield that I demand the yeas and nays. Balderson Calvert Davis, Rodney Allred Blumenauer Carbajal The yeas and nays were ordered. Banks Carter (GA) DesJarlais Amodei Blunt Rochester Carson (IN) Barr Carter (TX) Diaz-Balart Arrington Bonamici Cartwright The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Bergman Chabot Duffy Bacon Boyle, Brendan Case 5-minute vote. Biggs Cheney Duncan Banks F. Casten (IL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bilirakis Cline Dunn Barraga´ n Brady Castor (FL) Bishop (UT) Cloud Emmer Bass Brown (MD) Castro (TX) vice, and there were—yeas 219, nays Bost Cole Estes Beatty Brownley (CA) Chu, Judy 203, not voting 10, as follows: Brady Collins (GA) Ferguson Bergman Bucshon Cicilline
VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:57 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.012 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4245 Cisneros Keller Porter LaMalfa Panetta Smith (NJ) the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Pro- Clark (MA) Kelly (IL) Pressley Lamborn Pence Smucker Clarke (NY) Kelly (PA) Price (NC) Latta Peters Spanberger tection Act, so we can stand up and Clay Kennedy Quigley Lawson (FL) Peterson Spano protect the sanctity of human life, and Cleaver Khanna Raskin Lee (NV) Posey Steube I would ask all others to join in that Cohen Kildee Rice (SC) Lesko Ratcliffe Stevens request. Courtney Kilmer Richmond Loudermilk Reed Stewart Cox (CA) King (IA) Roybal-Allard Lucas Reschenthaler Stivers The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Cuellar King (NY) Ruppersberger Luetkemeyer Rice (NY) Suozzi tleman is not recognized for debate. Cummings Kinzinger Rush Marchant Riggleman Thompson (CA) f Davids (KS) Kuster (NH) Ryan Marshall Roby Thompson (PA) Davidson (OH) Lamb Sa´ nchez Massie Rodgers (WA) Timmons ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Davis (CA) Langevin Sarbanes Mast Roe, David P. Torres Small PRO TEMPORE Davis, Danny K. Larson (CT) Scanlon Matsui Rogers (AL) (NM) Dean Lawrence Schakowsky McAdams Rogers (KY) Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DeFazio Lee (CA) Schiff McCarthy Rooney (FL) Upton ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair DeGette Levin (CA) Schneider McCaul Rose (NY) Van Drew DeLauro Levin (MI) Schweikert McHenry Rose, John W. Walberg will postpone further proceedings DelBene Lewis Scott (VA) McKinley Rouda Walden today on additional motions to suspend Delgado Lieu, Ted Scott, David Meng Rouzer Walker the rules on which a recorded vote or Demings Lipinski Serrano Meuser Roy Walorski the yeas and nays are ordered, or on DeSaulnier Loebsack Sewell (AL) Miller Ruiz Weber (TX) Deutch Lofgren Shalala Mitchell Rutherford Wenstrup which the vote incurs objection under Dingell Long Simpson Moolenaar Scalise Westerman clause 6 of rule XX. Doggett Lowenthal Sires Mooney (WV) Schrader Wexton The House will resume proceedings Doyle, Michael Lowey Slotkin Moulton Schrier Williams on postponed questions at a later time. F. Luja´ n Smith (WA) Murphy Scott, Austin Wittman Engel Luria Soto Norman Sensenbrenner Womack f Escobar Lynch Speier Nunes Sherrill Woodall Eshoo Malinowski Stanton Olson Shimkus Wright PANDEMIC AND ALL-HAZARDS Espaillat Maloney, Stauber Palazzo Smith (MO) Yoho PREPAREDNESS AND ADVANC- Evans Carolyn B. Stefanik Palmer Smith (NE) Zeldin ING INNOVATION ACT OF 2019 Finkenauer Maloney, Sean Steil Fletcher McBath Takano ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—2 Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I move Fortenberry McClintock Taylor Grijalva Tonko to suspend the rules and pass the bill Foster McCollum Thompson (MS) (S. 1379) to reauthorize certain pro- Frankel McEachin Thornberry NOT VOTING—15 Fudge McGovern Tipton Bishop (UT) Hern, Kevin Omar grams under the Public Health Service Gabbard McNerney Titus Clyburn Herrera Beutler Sherman Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Gallego Meadows Tlaib Gohmert Joyce (OH) Swalwell (CA) Cosmetic Act with respect to public Garamendi Meeks Torres (CA) Green (TN) Larsen (WA) Wilson (FL) health security and all-hazards pre- Garcı´a (IL) Moore Trahan Hastings Mullin Young Garcia (TX) Morelle Trone paredness and response, and for other Gomez Mucarsel-Powell Underwood b 1435 purposes. Gonzalez (TX) Nadler Vargas Ms. PORTER changed her vote from The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gottheimer Napolitano Veasey The text of the bill is as follows: Haaland Neal Vela ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Hayes Neguse Vela´ zquez So the Journal was approved. S. 1379 Heck Newhouse Visclosky Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Higgins (NY) Norcross Wagner The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. resentatives of the United States of America in Hill (CA) O’Halleran Waltz Congress assembled, Hollingsworth Ocasio-Cortez Wasserman f Hoyer Pallone Schultz SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Huffman Pappas Waters MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Jackson Lee Pascrell Watkins the ‘‘Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Jayapal Payne Watson Coleman A message from the Senate by Ms. and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019’’. Jeffries Perlmutter Webster (FL) Byrd, one of its clerks, announced that (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Johnson (GA) Perry Welch tents for this Act is as follows: Johnson (TX) Phillips Wild the Senate has agreed to without Kaptur Pingree Wilson (SC) amendment a concurrent resolution of Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Katko Pocan Yarmuth the House of the following title: Sec. 2. References in Act. TITLE I—STRENGTHENING THE NA- H. Con. Res. 45. Concurrent Resolution di- NAYS—203 TIONAL HEALTH SECURITY STRATEGY recting the Clerk of the House to make a Abraham Connolly Graves (LA) correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2157. Sec. 101. National Health Security Strategy. Aderholt Cook Graves (MO) TITLE II—IMPROVING PREPAREDNESS f Allen Cooper Green (TX) AND RESPONSE Amash Correa Griffith Armstrong Costa Grothman REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, Sec. 201. Improving benchmarks and stand- Axne Craig Guest BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- ards for preparedness and re- Babin Crawford Guthrie VIVORS PROTECTION ACT sponse. Baird Crenshaw Hagedorn Sec. 202. Amendments to preparedness and Balderson Crist Harder (CA) Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I ask response programs. Barr Crow Harris unanimous consent that the Com- Sec. 203. Regional health care emergency Bera Cunningham Hartzler preparedness and response sys- Biggs Curtis Hice (GA) mittee on the Judiciary be discharged Bilirakis Davis, Rodney Higgins (LA) from further consideration of H.R. 962, tems. Bost DesJarlais Hill (AR) the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Pro- Sec. 204. Military and civilian partnership for trauma readiness. Brindisi Diaz-Balart Himes tection Act. This legislation will help Brooks (AL) Duffy Holding Sec. 205. Public health and health care sys- Brooks (IN) Duncan Horn, Kendra S. the most vulnerable human beings in tem situational awareness and Buchanan Dunn Horsford our society, and I ask for its immediate biosurveillance capabilities. Buck Emmer Houlahan consideration in the House. Sec. 206. Strengthening and supporting the Budd Estes Hudson public health emergency rapid Burchett Ferguson Huizenga The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. CLARKE of New York). Under the guide- response fund. Burgess Fitzpatrick Hunter Sec. 207. Improving all-hazards preparedness Byrne Fleischmann Hurd (TX) lines consistently issued by successive and response by public health Calvert Flores Johnson (LA) Speakers, as recorded in section 956 of Ca´ rdenas Foxx (NC) Johnson (OH) emergency volunteers. Carter (GA) Fulcher Johnson (SD) the House Rules and Manual, the Chair Sec. 208. Clarifying State liability law for Carter (TX) Gaetz Jordan is constrained not to entertain the re- volunteer health care profes- Chabot Gallagher Joyce (PA) quest unless it has been cleared by the sionals. Cheney Gianforte Keating Sec. 209. Report on adequate national blood Cline Gibbs Kelly (MS) bipartisan floor and committee leader- ships. supply. Cloud Golden Kim Sec. 210. Report on the public health pre- Cole Gonzalez (OH) Kind Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, if this paredness and response capa- Collins (GA) Gooden Kirkpatrick unanimous consent cannot be enter- Collins (NY) Gosar Krishnamoorthi bilities and capacities of hos- Comer Granger Kustoff (TN) tained, I urge the Speaker and the ma- pitals, long-term care facilities, Conaway Graves (GA) LaHood jority leader to immediately schedule and other health care facilities.
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Considerations for at-risk individ- tional preparedness goal (as described in sec- Innovation Act of 2019 and every 2 years uals. tion 504(a)(19) of the Homeland Security Act thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct an Sec. 304. Improving emergency preparedness of 2002), the National Incident Management evaluation of the evidence-based benchmarks and response considerations for System (as defined in section 501(7) of such and objective standards required under sub- children. Act), and the National Response Plan devel- section (g). Such evaluation shall be sub- Sec. 305. National advisory committees on oped pursuant to section 504 of such Act, or mitted to the congressional committees of disasters. any successor plan.’’; jurisdiction together with the National Sec. 306. Guidance for participation in exer- (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the Health Security Strategy under section 2802, cises and drills. period at the end of the second sentence the at such time as such strategy is submitted. TITLE IV—PRIORITIZING A THREAT- following: ‘‘, and an analysis of any changes ‘‘(2) CONTENT.—The evaluation under this BASED APPROACH to the evidence-based benchmarks and objec- paragraph shall include— tive standards under sections 319C–1 and Sec. 401. Assistant Secretary for Prepared- ‘‘(A) a review of evidence-based bench- 319C–2’’; and ness and Response. marks and objective standards, and associ- (C) in paragraph (3)— Sec. 402. Public Health Emergency Medical ated metrics and targets; (i) by striking ‘‘2009’’ and inserting ‘‘2022’’; Countermeasures Enterprise. ‘‘(B) a discussion of changes to any evi- (ii) by inserting ‘‘(including gaps in the en- Sec. 403. Strategic National Stockpile. dence-based benchmarks and objective vironmental health and animal health Sec. 404. Preparing for pandemic influenza, standards, and the effect of such changes on workforces, as applicable), describing the antimicrobial resistance, and the ability to track whether entities are status of such workforce’’ after ‘‘gaps in such other significant threats. meeting or making progress toward the goals workforce’’; Sec. 405. Reporting on the Federal Select under this section and, to the extent prac- (iii) by striking ‘‘and identifying strate- Agent Program. ticable, the applicable goals of the National gies’’ and inserting ‘‘identifying strategies’’; Health Security Strategy under section 2802; TITLE V—INCREASING COMMUNICATION and IN MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURE AD- ‘‘(C) a description of amounts received by (iv) by inserting before the period at the eligible entities described in subsection (b) VANCED RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- end ‘‘, and identifying current capabilities to MENT and section 319C–2(b), and amounts received meet the requirements of section 2803’’; and by subrecipients and the effect of such fund- Sec. 501. Medical countermeasure budget (2) in subsection (b)— ing on meeting evidence-based benchmarks plan. (A) in paragraph (2)— and objective standards; and Sec. 502. Material threat and medical coun- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and ‘‘(D) recommendations, as applicable and termeasure notifications. investigation’’ and inserting ‘‘investigation, appropriate, to improve evidence-based Sec. 503. Availability of regulatory manage- and related information technology activi- benchmarks and objective standards to more ment plans. ties’’; accurately assess the ability of entities re- Sec. 504. The Biomedical Advanced Research (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and ceiving awards under this section to better and Development Authority decontamination’’ and inserting ‘‘decon- achieve the goals under this section and sec- and the BioShield Special Re- tamination, relevant health care services tion 2802.’’. serve Fund. and supplies, and transportation and disposal Sec. 505. Additional strategies for com- of medical waste’’; and (b) EVALUATING THE PARTNERSHIP FOR bating antibiotic resistance. (iii) by adding at the end the following: STATE AND REGIONAL HOSPITAL PREPARED- NESS.—Section 319C–2(i)(1) (42 U.S.C. 247– TITLE VI—ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES ‘‘(E) Response to environmental hazards.’’; 3b(i)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘section FOR MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 319C–1(g), (i), and (j)’’ and inserting ‘‘section Sec. 601. Administration of counter- 319C–1(g), (i), (j), and (k)’’. measures. (A), by striking ‘‘including mental health’’ Sec. 602. Updating definitions of other trans- and inserting ‘‘including pharmacies, mental SEC. 202. AMENDMENTS TO PREPAREDNESS AND actions. health facilities,’’; and RESPONSE PROGRAMS. Sec. 603. Medical countermeasure master (ii) in subparagraph (F), by inserting ‘‘or (a) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT APPLICATIONS files. exposures to agents that could cause a public FOR IMPROVING STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC Sec. 604. Animal rule report. health emergency’’ before the period; HEALTH SECURITY.—Section 319C–1 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 605. Review of the benefits of genomic (C) in paragraph (5), by inserting ‘‘and 247d–3a) is amended— engineering technologies and other applicable compacts’’ after ‘‘Com- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘, acting their potential role in national pact’’; and through the Director of the Centers for Dis- security. (D) by adding at the end the following: ease Control and Prevention,’’ after ‘‘the Sec. 606. Report on vaccines development. ‘‘(9) ZOONOTIC DISEASE, FOOD, AND AGRI- Secretary’’; and Sec. 607. Strengthening mosquito abatement CULTURE.—Improving coordination among (2) in subsection (b)(2)(A)— for safety and health. Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial (A) in clause (vi), by inserting ‘‘, including TITLE VII—MISCELLANEOUS entities (including through consultation public health agencies with specific expertise PROVISIONS with the Secretary of Agriculture) to pre- that may be relevant to public health secu- vent, detect, and respond to outbreaks of rity, such as environmental health agen- Sec. 701. Reauthorizations and extensions. plant or animal disease (including zoonotic Sec. 702. Location of materials in the stock- cies,’’ after ‘‘stakeholders’’; disease) that could compromise national se- (B) by redesignating clauses (vii) through pile. curity resulting from a deliberate attack, a Sec. 703. Cybersecurity. (ix) as clauses (viii) through (x); naturally occurring threat, the intentional (C) by inserting after clause (vi) the fol- Sec. 704. Strategy and report. adulteration of food, or other public health Sec. 705. Technical amendments. lowing: threats, taking into account interactions be- ‘‘(vii) a description of how, as applicable, SEC. 2. REFERENCES IN ACT. tween animal health, human health, and ani- such entity may integrate information to ac- Except as otherwise specified, amendments mals’ and humans’ shared environment as di- count for individuals with behavioral health made by this Act to a section or other provi- rectly related to public health emergency needs following a public health emergency;’’; sion of law are amendments to such section preparedness and response capabilities, as (D) in clause (ix), as so redesignated, by or other provision of the Public Health Serv- applicable. striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting a semicolon; ice Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.). ‘‘(10) GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY.—Assessing and TITLE I—STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL current or potential health security threats (E) by adding at the end the following: HEALTH SECURITY STRATEGY from abroad to inform domestic public ‘‘(xi) a description of how the entity will SEC. 101. NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY STRAT- health preparedness and response capabili- partner with health care facilities, including EGY. ties.’’. hospitals and nursing homes and other long- Section 2802 (42 U.S.C. 300hh–1) is amend- TITLE II—IMPROVING PREPAREDNESS term care facilities, to promote and improve ed— AND RESPONSE public health preparedness and response; and (1) in subsection (a)— SEC. 201. IMPROVING BENCHMARKS AND STAND- ‘‘(xii) a description of how, as appropriate (A) in paragraph (1)— ARDS FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RE- and practicable, the entity will include crit- (i) by striking ‘‘2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2018’’; SPONSE. ical infrastructure partners, such as utility and (a) EVALUATING MEASURABLE EVIDENCE- companies within the entity’s jurisdiction, (ii) by striking the second sentence and in- BASED BENCHMARKS AND OBJECTIVE STAND- in planning pursuant to this subparagraph to serting the following: ‘‘Such National Health ARDS.—Section 319C–1 (42 U.S.C. 247d–3a) is help ensure that critical infrastructure will
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and 247d–3b(j)) is amended— following, a public health emergency, result- (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as ing from one or more chemical, biological, (I) by striking ‘‘for the immediately pre- follows: radiological, or nuclear agents, including ceding fiscal year’’ and inserting ‘‘for either ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— emerging infectious diseases (which may in- of the 2 immediately preceding fiscal years’’; ‘‘(A) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— clude existing practices, such as trauma care and For purposes of carrying out this section and and medical surge capacity and capabilities), (II) by striking ‘‘2008’’ and inserting ‘‘2018’’; section 319C–3, in accordance with subpara- with respect to— and graph (B), there is authorized to be appro- ‘‘(A) a regional approach to identifying (B) in paragraph (6), by amending subpara- priated $385,000,000 for each of fiscal years hospitals and health care facilities based on graph (A) to read as follows: 2019 through 2023. varying capabilities and capacity to treat ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The amounts described ‘‘(B) RESERVATION OF AMOUNTS FOR RE- patients affected by such emergency, includ- in this paragraph are the following amounts GIONAL SYSTEMS.— ing— that are payable to an entity for activities ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), of ‘‘(i) the manner in which the system will described in this section or section 319C–2: the amount appropriated under subpara- coordinate with and integrate the partner- ‘‘(i) For no more than one of each of the graph (A) for a fiscal year, the Secretary ships and health care coalitions established first 2 fiscal years immediately following a may reserve up to 5 percent for the purpose under section 319C–2(b); and fiscal year in which an entity experienced a of carrying out section 319C–3. ‘‘(ii) informing and educating appropriate failure described in subparagraph (A) or (B) ‘‘(ii) RESERVATION CONTINGENT ON CONTIN- first responders and health care supply chain of paragraph (5), an amount equal to 10 per- UED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THIS SECTION.—If for partners of the regional emergency prepared- cent of the amount the entity was eligible to fiscal year 2019 or a subsequent fiscal year, ness and response capabilities and medical receive for the respective fiscal year. the amount appropriated under subpara- surge capacity of such hospitals and health ‘‘(ii) For no more than one of the first 2 fis- graph (A) is such that, after application of care facilities in the community; cal years immediately following the third clause (i), the amount remaining for the pur- ‘‘(B) physical and technological infrastruc- consecutive fiscal year in which an entity pose of carrying out this section would be ture, laboratory capacity, staffing, blood experienced such a failure, in lieu of apply- less than the amount available for such pur- supply, and other supply chain needs, taking ing clause (i), an amount equal to 15 percent pose for the previous fiscal year, the amount into account resiliency, geographic consider- of the amount the entity was eligible to re- that may be reserved under clause (i) shall ations, and rural considerations; ceive for the respective fiscal year.’’. be reduced such that the amount remaining ‘‘(C) protocols or best practices for the (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments for the purpose of carrying out this section safety and personal protection of workers made by paragraph (1) shall apply with re- is not less than the amount available for who handle human remains and health care spect to cooperative agreements awarded on such purpose for the previous fiscal year. workers (including with respect to protective equipment and supplies, waste management or after the date of enactment of this Act. ‘‘(iii) SUNSET.—The authority to reserve ARTNERSHIP FOR TATE AND EGIONAL processes, and decontamination), sharing of (c) P S R amounts under clause (i) shall expire on Sep- HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS TO IMPROVE SURGE specialized experience among the health care tember 30, 2023.’’; CAPACITY.—Section 319C–2 (42 U.S.C. 247d–3b) workforce, behavioral health, psychological (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘paragraph is amended— resilience, and training of the workforce, as (1) for a fiscal year’’ and inserting ‘‘para- (1) in subsection (a)— applicable; graph (1)(A) for a fiscal year and not reserved (A) by inserting ‘‘, acting through the As- ‘‘(D) in a manner that allows for disease for the purpose described in paragraph sistant Secretary for Preparedness and Re- containment (within the meaning of section (1)(B)(i)’’; and sponse,’’ after ‘‘The Secretary’’; and 2802(b)(2)(B)), coordinated medical triage, (3) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ‘‘para- (B) by striking ‘‘preparedness for public treatment, and transportation of patients, graph (1) and not reserved under paragraph health emergencies’’ and inserting ‘‘pre- based on patient medical need (including pa- (2)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1)(A) and not paredness for, and response to, public health tients in rural areas), to the appropriate hos- reserved under paragraph (1)(B)(i) or (2)’’. emergencies in accordance with subsection pitals or health care facilities within the re- (c)’’; SEC. 203. REGIONAL HEALTH CARE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE gional system or, as applicable and appro- (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A)— SYSTEMS. priate, between systems in different States (A) by striking ‘‘partnership consisting of’’ (a) IN GENERAL.—Part B of title III (42 or regions; and and inserting ‘‘coalition that includes’’; U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by inserting ‘‘(E) the needs of children and other at-risk (B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and after section 319C–2 the following: individuals; inserting a semicolon; and ‘‘SEC. 319C–3. GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL ‘‘(2) make such guidelines available on the (C) by adding at the end the following: HEALTH CARE EMERGENCY PRE- internet website of the Department of Health ‘‘(iv) one or more emergency medical serv- PAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SYS- and Human Services in a manner that does ice organizations or emergency management TEMS. not compromise national security; and organizations; and’’; ‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this ‘‘(3) update such guidelines as appropriate, (3) in subsection (d)— section to identify and provide guidelines for including based on input received pursuant (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ‘‘part- regional systems of hospitals, health care fa- to subsections (c) and (e) and information re- nership’’ each place it appears and inserting cilities, and other public and private sector sulting from applicable reports required ‘‘coalition’’; and entities, with varying levels of capability to under the Pandemic and All-Hazards Pre- (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking ‘‘med- treat patients and increase medical surge ca- paredness and Advancing Innovation Act of ical preparedness’’ and inserting ‘‘prepared- pacity during, in advance of, and imme- 2019 (including any amendments made by ness and response’’; diately following a public health emergency, such Act), to address new and emerging pub- (4) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘partner- including threats posed by one or more lic health threats. ship’’ and inserting ‘‘coalition’’; chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear ‘‘(c) CONSIDERATIONS.—In identifying, de- (5) in subsection (g)(2)— agents, including emerging infectious dis- veloping, and updating guidelines under sub- (A) by striking ‘‘Partnerships’’ and insert- eases. section (b), the Assistant Secretary for Pre- ing ‘‘Coalitions’’; ‘‘(b) GUIDELINES.—The Assistant Secretary paredness and Response shall— (B) by striking ‘‘partnerships’’ and insert- for Preparedness and Response, in consulta- ‘‘(1) include input from hospitals and ing ‘‘coalitions’’; and tion with the Director of the Centers for Dis- health care facilities (including health care (C) by inserting ‘‘and response’’ after ‘‘pre- ease Control and Prevention, the Adminis- coalitions under section 319C–2), State, local, paredness’’; and trator of the Centers for Medicare & Med- Tribal, and territorial public health depart- (6) in subsection (i)(1)— icaid Services, the Administrator of the ments, and health care or subject matter ex- (A) by striking ‘‘An entity’’ and inserting Health Resources and Services Administra- perts (including experts with relevant exper- ‘‘A coalition’’; and tion, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, tise in chemical, biological, radiological, or (B) by striking ‘‘such partnership’’ and in- the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health nuclear threats, including emerging infec- serting ‘‘such coalition’’. and Substance Use, the Assistant Secretary tious diseases), as the Assistant Secretary (d) PUBLIC HEALTH SECURITY GRANTS AU- of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, determines appropriate, to meet the goals THORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the heads under section 2802(b)(3);
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‘‘(2) consult and engage with appropriate improve capacity and medical surge capabili- ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.—In the case of a grant health care providers and professionals, in- ties to prepare for, and respond to, public awarded under paragraph (1) to an eligible cluding physicians, nurses, first responders, health emergencies, consistent with sub- high-acuity trauma center, such grant— health care facilities (including hospitals, section (a), which may include consideration ‘‘(A) shall be for a period of at least 3 years primary care clinics, community health cen- of facilities participating in programs under and not more than 5 years (and may be re- ters, mental health facilities, ambulatory section 319C–2 of the Public Health Service newed at the end of such period); and care facilities, and dental health facilities), Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–3b) or in programs under ‘‘(B) shall be in an amount that does not pharmacies, emergency medical providers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Serv- exceed $1,000,000 per year. trauma care providers, environmental health ices (including innovative health care deliv- ‘‘(3) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Notwith- agencies, public health laboratories, poison ery and payment models), and input from standing section 1552 of title 31, United control centers, blood banks, tissue banks, private sector financial institutions. States Code, or any other provision of law, and other experts that the Assistant Sec- (3) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out para- funds available to the Secretary for obliga- retary determines appropriate, to meet the graphs (1) and (2), the Comptroller General tion for a grant under this subsection shall goals under section 2802(b)(3); shall consult with the heads of appropriate remain available for expenditure for 100 days ‘‘(3) consider feedback related to financial Federal agencies, including— after the last day of the performance period implications for hospitals, health care facili- (A) the Assistant Secretary for Prepared- of such grant. ties, public health agencies, laboratories, ness and Response; ‘‘(b) MILITARY TRAUMA CARE PROVIDER blood banks, tissue banks, and other entities (B) the Director of the Centers for Disease PLACEMENT PROGRAM.— engaged in regional preparedness planning to Control and Prevention; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting implement and follow such guidelines, as ap- (C) the Administrator of the Centers for through the Assistant Secretary for Pre- plicable; and Medicare & Medicaid Services; paredness and Response and in consultation ‘‘(4) consider financial requirements and (D) the Assistant Secretary for Mental with the Secretary of Defense, shall award potential incentives for entities to prepare Health and Substance Use; grants to eligible trauma centers to enable for, and respond to, public health emer- (E) the Assistant Secretary of Labor for military trauma care providers to provide gencies as part of the regional health care Occupational Safety and Health; and trauma care and related acute care at such emergency preparedness and response sys- (F) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. trauma centers. tem. (c) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Section 319C–2(i)(1) ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.—In the case of a grant ‘‘(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Assist- (42 U.S.C. 247d–3b(i)(1)) is amended by insert- ant Secretary for Preparedness and Re- awarded under paragraph (1) to an eligible ing after the first sentence the following: ‘‘In trauma center, such grant— sponse, in consultation with the Director of submitting reports under this paragraph, a the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- ‘‘(A) shall be for a period of at least 1 year coalition shall include information on the and not more than 3 years (and may be re- tion and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for progress that the coalition has made toward Occupational Safety and Health, may pro- newed at the end of such period); and the implementation of section 319C–3 (or bar- ‘‘(B) shall be in an amount that does not vide technical assistance and consultation riers to progress, if any).’’. toward meeting the guidelines described in exceed, in a year— (d) NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY STRATEGY subsection (b). ‘‘(i) $100,000 for each military trauma care INCORPORATION OF REGIONALIZED EMERGENCY ‘‘(e) DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR RE- provider that is a physician at such eligible PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE.—Subpara- GIONAL HEALTH CARE PREPAREDNESS AND RE- trauma center; and graph (G) of section 2802(b)(3) (42 U.S.C. SPONSE SYSTEMS.— ‘‘(ii) $50,000 for each other military trauma 300hh–1(b)(3)) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Assistant Secretary care provider at such eligible trauma center. ‘‘(G) Optimizing a coordinated and flexible for Preparedness and Response may establish ‘‘(c) GRANT REQUIREMENTS.— a demonstration project pursuant to the de- approach to the emergency response and medical surge capacity of hospitals, other ‘‘(1) DEPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMER- velopment and implementation of guidelines GENCIES.—As a condition of receipt of a grant under subsection (b) to award grants to im- health care facilities, critical care, trauma care (which may include trauma centers), under this section, a grant recipient shall prove medical surge capacity for all hazards, agree to allow military trauma care pro- build and integrate regional medical re- and emergency medical systems.’’. (e) IMPROVING STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC viders providing care pursuant to such grant sponse capabilities, improve specialty care HEALTH SECURITY.— to— expertise for all-hazards response, and co- (1) STATE AND LOCAL SECURITY.—Section ‘‘(A) be deployed by the Secretary of De- ordinate medical preparedness and response 319C–1(e) (42 U.S.C. 247d–3a(e)) is amended by fense for military operations, for training, or across State, local, Tribal, territorial, and striking ‘‘, and local emergency plans.’’ and for response to a mass casualty incident; and regional jurisdictions. inserting ‘‘, local emergency plans, and any ‘‘(B) be deployed by the Secretary of De- ‘‘(2) SUNSET.—The authority under this regional health care emergency preparedness fense, in consultation with the Secretary of subsection shall expire on September 30, and response system established pursuant to Health and Human Services, for response to 2023.’’. the applicable guidelines under section 319C– a public health emergency pursuant to sec- (b) GAO REPORT TO CONGRESS.— tion 319. (1) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after 3.’’. (2) PARTNERSHIPS.—Section 319C–2(d)(1)(A) ‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS.—Grants awarded under the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- this section to an eligible trauma center troller General of the United States (referred (42 U.S.C. 247d–3b(d)(1)(A)) is amended— (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and in- may be used to train and incorporate mili- to in this subsection as the ‘‘Comptroller tary trauma care providers into such trauma General’’) shall submit to the Committee on serting ‘‘;’’; (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause center, including incorporation into oper- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and ational exercises and training drills related the Committee on Finance of the Senate and (iii); and (C) by inserting after clause (i) the fol- to public health emergencies, expenditures the Committee on Energy and Commerce and for malpractice insurance, office space, in- the Committee on Ways and Means of the lowing: ‘‘(ii) among one or more facilities in a re- formation technology, specialty education House of Representatives, a report on the ex- and supervision, trauma programs, research, tent to which hospitals and health care fa- gional health care emergency system under section 319C–3; and’’. and applicable license fees for such military cilities have implemented the recommended trauma care providers. guidelines under section 319C–3(b) of the Pub- SEC. 204. MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PARTNERSHIP lic Health Service Act (as added by sub- FOR TRAUMA READINESS. ‘‘(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in section (a)), including an analysis and eval- Title XII (42 U.S.C. 300d et seq.) is amended this section shall be construed to affect any uation of any challenges hospitals or health by adding at the end the following new part: other provision of law that preempts State care facilities experienced in implementing ‘‘PART I—MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PART- licensing requirements for health care pro- such guidelines. NERSHIP FOR TRAUMA READINESS fessionals, including with respect to military (2) CONTENT.—The Comptroller General GRANT PROGRAM trauma care providers. shall include in the report under paragraph ‘‘SEC. 1291. MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PARTNER- ‘‘(e) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.— (1)— SHIP FOR TRAUMA READINESS ‘‘(1) REPORT TO THE SECRETARY AND THE (A) data on the preparedness and response GRANT PROGRAM. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.—Each eligible trau- capabilities that have been informed by the ‘‘(a) MILITARY TRAUMA TEAM PLACEMENT ma center or eligible high-acuity trauma guidelines under section 319C–3(b) of the Pub- PROGRAM.— center awarded a grant under subsection (a) lic Health Service Act to improve regional ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting or (b) for a year shall submit to the Sec- emergency health care preparedness and re- through the Assistant Secretary for Pre- retary and the Secretary of Defense a report sponse capability, including hospital and paredness and Response and in consultation for such year that includes information on— health care facility capacity and medical with the Secretary of Defense, shall award ‘‘(A) the number and types of trauma cases surge capabilities to prepare for, and respond grants to not more than 20 eligible high-acu- managed by military trauma teams or mili- to, public health emergencies; and ity trauma centers to enable military trau- tary trauma care providers pursuant to such (B) recommendations to reduce gaps in in- ma teams to provide, on a full-time basis, grant during such year; centives for regional health partners, includ- trauma care and related acute care at such ‘‘(B) the ability to maintain the integra- ing hospitals and health care facilities, to trauma centers. tion of the military trauma providers or
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teams of providers as part of the trauma cen- ‘‘(B) Such trauma center utilizes a risk-ad- ‘‘(3) STANDARDS.— ter, including the financial effect of such justed benchmarking system and metrics to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year grant on the trauma center; measure performance, quality, and patient after the date of the enactment of the Pan- ‘‘(C) the educational effect on resident outcomes. demic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Ad- trainees in centers where military trauma ‘‘(C) Such trauma center demonstrates a vancing Innovation Act of 2019, the Sec- teams are assigned; need for integrated military trauma care retary, in cooperation with health care pro- ‘‘(D) any research conducted during such providers to maintain or improve the trauma viders, State, local, Tribal, and territorial year supported by such grant; and clinical capability of such trauma center. public health officials, and relevant Federal ‘‘(E) any other information required by the ‘‘(3) MAJOR TRAUMA.—The term ‘major agencies (including the Office of the Na- Secretaries for the purpose of evaluating the trauma’ means an injury that is greater than tional Coordinator for Health Information effect of such grant. or equal to 15 on the injury severity score. Technology and the National Institute of ‘‘(2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not less than ‘‘(4) MILITARY TRAUMA TEAM.—The term Standards and Technology), shall, as nec- ‘military trauma team’ means a complete once every 2 years, the Secretary, in con- essary, adopt technical and reporting stand- military trauma team consisting of military sultation with the Secretary of Defense, ards, including standards for interoperability trauma care providers. shall submit a report to the congressional as defined by section 3000, for networks committees of jurisdiction that includes in- ‘‘(5) MILITARY TRAUMA CARE PROVIDER.— The term ‘military trauma care provider’ under paragraph (1) and update such stand- formation on the effect of placing military ards as necessary. Such standards shall be trauma care providers in trauma centers means a member of the Armed Forces who furnishes emergency, critical care, and other made available on the internet website of the awarded grants under this section on— Department of Health and Human Services, ‘‘(A) maintaining military trauma care trauma acute care services (including a phy- sician, surgeon, physician assistant, nurse, in a manner that does not compromise na- providers’ readiness and ability to respond to tional security. and treat battlefield injuries; nurse practitioner, respiratory therapist, ‘‘(B) DEFERENCE TO STANDARDS DEVELOP- ‘‘(B) providing health care to civilian trau- flight paramedic, combat medic, or enlisted MENT ORGANIZATIONS.—In adopting and im- ma patients in urban and rural settings; medical technician) or other military trau- plementing standards under this subsection ‘‘(C) the capability of trauma centers and ma care provider as the Secretary deter- and subsection (c), the Secretary shall give military trauma care providers to increase mines appropriate. deference to standards published by stand- medical surge capacity, including as a result ‘‘(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ards development organizations and vol- of a large-scale event; To carry out this section, there is authorized untary consensus-based standards entities.’’; ‘‘(D) the ability of grant recipients to to be appropriated $11,500,000 for each of fis- (4) in subsection (c)— maintain the integration of the military cal years 2019 through 2023.’’. (A) in paragraph (1)— trauma providers or teams of providers as SEC. 205. PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (i) by striking ‘‘Not later than 2 years after part of the trauma center; AND BIOSURVEILLANCE CAPABILI- ‘‘(E) efforts to incorporate military trauma the date of enactment of the Pandemic and TIES. All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization care providers into operational exercises and (a) FACILITIES, CAPACITIES, AND BIO- training and drills for public health emer- Act of 2013, the Secretary’’ and inserting SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES.—Section 319D ‘‘The Secretary’’; gencies; and (42 U.S.C. 247d–4) is amended— ‘‘(F) the capability of military trauma care (ii) by inserting ‘‘, and improve as applica- (1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘RE- ble and appropriate,’’ after ‘‘shall establish’’; providers to participate as part of a medical VITALIZING’’ and inserting ‘‘FACILITIES AND CA- response during or in advance of a public (iii) by striking ‘‘of rapid’’ and inserting PACITIES OF’’; ‘‘of, rapid’’; and health emergency, as determined by the Sec- (2) in subsection (a)— retary, or a mass casualty incident. (iv) by striking ‘‘such connectivity’’ and (A) in the subsection heading, by striking inserting ‘‘such interoperability’’; ‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this ‘‘FACILITIES; CAPACITIES’’ and inserting ‘‘IN (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as part: GENERAL’’; follows: ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE HIGH-ACUITY TRAUMA CEN- (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and im- ‘‘(2) COORDINATION AND CONSULTATION.—In TER.—The term ‘eligible high-acuity trauma proved’’ and inserting ‘‘, improved, and ap- establishing and improving the network center’ means a Level I trauma center that propriately maintained’’; under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— satisfies each of the following: (C) in paragraph (3), in the matter pre- ‘‘(A) facilitate coordination among agen- ‘‘(A) Such trauma center has an agreement ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘ex- cies within the Department of Health and with the Secretary of Defense to enable mili- pand, enhance, and improve’’ and inserting Human Services that provide, or have the po- tary trauma teams to provide trauma care ‘‘expand, improve, enhance, and appro- tential to provide, information and data to, and related acute care at such trauma cen- priately maintain’’; and and analyses for, the situational awareness ter. (D) by adding at the end the following: and biosurveillance network under para- ‘‘(B) At least 20 percent of patients treated ‘‘(4) STUDY OF RESOURCES FOR FACILITIES graph (1), including coordination among rel- at such trauma center in the most recent 3- AND CAPACITIES.—Not later than June 1, 2022, month period for which data are available the Comptroller General of the United States evant agencies related to health care serv- are treated for a major trauma at such trau- shall conduct a study on Federal spending in ices, the facilitation of health information ma center. fiscal years 2013 through 2018 for activities exchange (including the Office of the Na- ‘‘(C) Such trauma center utilizes a risk-ad- authorized under this subsection. Such study tional Coordinator for Health Information justed benchmarking system and metrics to shall include a review and assessment of ob- Technology), and public health emergency measure performance, quality, and patient ligations and expenditures directly related preparedness and response; and outcomes. to each activity under paragraphs (2) and (3), ‘‘(B) consult with the Secretary of Agri- ‘‘(D) Such trauma center is an academic including a specific accounting of, and delin- culture, the Secretary of Commerce (and the training center— eation between, obligations and expenditures Director of the National Institute of Stand- ‘‘(i) affiliated with a medical school; incurred for the construction, renovation, ards and Technology), the Secretary of De- ‘‘(ii) that maintains residency programs equipping, and security upgrades of facilities fense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and fellowships in critical trauma specialties and associated contracts under this sub- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the and subspecialties, and provides education section, and the obligations and expenditures heads of other Federal agencies, as the Sec- and supervision of military trauma team incurred to establish and improve the situa- retary determines appropriate.’’; members according to those specialties and tional awareness and biosurveillance net- (C) in paragraph (3)— subspecialties; and work under subsection (b), and shall identify (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) ‘‘(iii) that undertakes research in the pre- the agency or agencies incurring such obliga- through (E) as clauses (i) through (v), respec- vention and treatment of traumatic injury. tions and expenditures.’’; tively, and adjusting the margins accord- ‘‘(E) Such trauma center serves as a med- (3) in subsection (b)— ingly; ical and public health preparedness and re- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking (ii) in clause (iv), as so redesignated— sponse leader for its community, such as by ‘‘NATIONAL’’ and inserting ‘‘ESTABLISHMENT (I) by inserting ‘‘immunization informa- participating in a partnership for State and OF SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH’’; tion systems,’’ after ‘‘poison control,’’; and regional hospital preparedness established (B) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ‘‘im- (II) by striking ‘‘and clinical laboratories’’ under section 319C–2 or 319C–3. munization information systems,’’ after and inserting ‘‘, clinical laboratories, and ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE TRAUMA CENTER.—The term ‘‘centers,’’; public environmental health agencies’’; ‘eligible trauma center’ means a Level I, II, (C) in paragraph (2)— (iii) by striking ‘‘The network’’ and insert- or III trauma center that satisfies each of (i) by inserting ‘‘develop a plan to, and’’ ing the following: the following: after ‘‘The Secretary shall’’; and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The network’’; and ‘‘(A) Such trauma center has an agreement (ii) by inserting ‘‘and in a form readily usa- (iv) by adding at the end the following: with the Secretary of Defense to enable mili- ble for analytical approaches’’ after ‘‘in a se- ‘‘(B) REVIEW.—Not later than 2 years after tary trauma care providers to provide trau- cure manner’’; and the date of the enactment of the Pandemic ma care and related acute care at such trau- (D) by amending paragraph (3) to read as and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing ma center. follows: Innovation Act of 2019 and every 6 years
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Such review shall include a dis- basis, as a part of the network.’’; ronmental health)’’ after ‘‘human health’’; cussion of the addition of any elements pur- (E) by redesignating paragraph (6) as para- (ii) in subparagraph (B)— suant to clause (v), including elements added graph (7); (I) by inserting ‘‘and gaps in surveillance to advancing new technologies, and identify (F) by inserting after paragraph (5) the fol- programs’’ after ‘‘surveillance programs’’; any challenges in the incorporation of ele- lowing: and ments under subparagraph (A). The Sec- ‘‘(6) STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION (II) by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting a retary shall provide such review to the con- PLAN.— semicolon; gressional committees of jurisdiction.’’; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 (iii) in subparagraph (C)— (D) in paragraph (5)— months after the date of enactment of the (I) by inserting ‘‘, animal health organiza- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and tions related to zoonotic disease,’’ after through (D) as clauses (i) through (iv), re- Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, the Sec- ‘‘health care entities’’; and spectively, and adjusting the margins ac- retary shall submit to the congressional (II) by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; cordingly; committees of jurisdiction a coordinated and’’; and (ii) by striking ‘‘In establishing’’ and in- strategy and an accompanying implementa- (iv) by adding at the end the following: serting the following: tion plan that— ‘‘(D) provide recommendations to the Sec- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In establishing’’; ‘‘(i) is informed by the public meeting retary on policies and procedures to com- (iii) by adding at the end the following: under paragraph (5)(B); plete the steps described in this paragraph in ‘‘(B) PUBLIC MEETING.— ‘‘(ii) includes a review and assessment of a manner that is consistent with section ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days existing capabilities of the network and re- 2802.’’; and after the date of enactment of the Pandemic lated infrastructure, including input pro- (H) by adding at the end the following: and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing vided by the public meeting under paragraph ‘‘(8) SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND BIO- Innovation Act of 2019, the Secretary shall (5)(B); SURVEILLANCE AS A NATIONAL SECURITY PRI- convene a public meeting for purposes of dis- ‘‘(iii) identifies and demonstrates the ORITY.—The Secretary, on a periodic basis as cussing and providing input on the potential measurable steps the Secretary will carry applicable and appropriate, shall meet with goals, functions, and uses of the network de- out to— the Director of National Intelligence to in- scribed in paragraph (1) and incorporating ‘‘(I) develop, implement, and evaluate the form the development and capabilities of the the elements described in paragraph (3)(A). network described in paragraph (1), utilizing nationwide public health situational aware- ‘‘(ii) EXPERTS.—The public meeting shall elements described in paragraph (3)(A); ness and biosurveillance network.’’; include representatives of relevant Federal ‘‘(II) modernize and enhance biosurveil- (5) in subsection (d)— agencies (including representatives from the lance activities, including strategies to in- (A) in paragraph (1)— Office of the National Coordinator for Health clude innovative technologies and analytical (i) by inserting ‘‘environmental health Information Technology and the National In- approaches (including prediction and fore- agencies,’’ after ‘‘public health agencies,’’; stitute of Standards and Technology); State, casting for pandemics and all-hazards) from and local, Tribal, and territorial public health of- public and private entities; (ii) by inserting ‘‘immunization pro- ficials; stakeholders with expertise in bio- ‘‘(III) improve information sharing, coordi- grams,’’ after ‘‘poison control centers,’’; surveillance and situational awareness; nation, and communication among disparate (B) in paragraph (2)— stakeholders with expertise in capabilities biosurveillance systems supported by the De- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ relevant to biosurveillance and situational partment of Health and Human Services, in- at the end; awareness, such as experts in informatics cluding the identification of methods to im- (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- and data analytics (including experts in pre- prove accountability, better utilize resources riod and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and diction, modeling, or forecasting); and other and workforce capabilities, and incorporate (iii) by adding after subparagraph (C) the representatives as the Secretary determines innovative technologies within and across following: appropriate. agencies; and ‘‘(D) an implementation plan that may in- ‘‘(iii) TOPICS.—Such public meeting shall ‘‘(IV) test and evaluate capabilities of the clude measurable steps to achieve the pur- include a discussion of— interoperable network of systems to improve poses described in paragraph (1).’’; and ‘‘(I) data elements, including minimal or situational awareness and biosurveillance (C) by striking paragraph (5) and inserting essential data elements, that are voluntarily capabilities; the following: provided for such network, which may in- ‘‘(iv) includes performance measures and ‘‘(5) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary clude elements from public health and public the metrics by which performance measures may provide technical assistance to States, and private health care entities, to the ex- will be assessed with respect to the measur- localities, Tribes, and territories or a consor- tent practicable; able steps under clause (iii); and tium of States, localities, Tribes, and terri- ‘‘(II) standards and implementation speci- ‘‘(v) establishes dates by which each meas- tories receiving an award under this sub- fications that may improve the collection, urable step under clause (iii) will be imple- section regarding interoperability and the analysis, and interpretation of data during a mented. technical standards set forth by the Sec- public health emergency; ‘‘(B) ANNUAL BUDGET PLAN.—Not later than retary.’’; ‘‘(III) strategies to encourage the access, 2 years after the date of enactment of the (6) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) exchange, and use of information; Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; and ‘‘(IV) considerations for State, local, Trib- Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 and on an (7) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol- al, and territorial capabilities and infra- annual basis thereafter, in accordance with lowing: structure related to data exchange and inter- the strategy and implementation plan under ‘‘(f) PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES.— operability; this paragraph, the Secretary shall, taking ‘‘(1) SPECIALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.—In ‘‘(V) privacy and security protections pro- into account recommendations provided by addition to any other personnel authorities, vided at the Federal, State, local, Tribal, and the National Biodefense Science Board, de- to carry out subsections (b) and (c), the Sec- territorial levels, and by nongovernmental velop a budget plan based on the strategy retary may— stakeholders; and and implementation plan under this section. ‘‘(A) appoint highly qualified individuals ‘‘(VI) opportunities for the incorporation Such budget plan shall include— to scientific or professional positions at the of innovative technologies to improve the ‘‘(i) a summary of resources previously ex- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, network.’’; and pended to establish, improve, and utilize the not to exceed 30 such employees at any time (iv) in subparagraph (A), as so designated nationwide public health situational aware- (specific to positions authorized by this sub- by clause (ii)— ness and biosurveillance network under para- section), with expertise in capabilities rel- (I) in clause (i), as so redesignated— graph (1); evant to biosurveillance and situational (aa) by striking ‘‘as determined’’ and in- ‘‘(ii) estimates of costs and resources need- awareness, such as experts in informatics serting ‘‘as adopted’’; and ed to establish and improve the network and data analytics (including experts in pre- (bb) by inserting ‘‘and the National Insti- under paragraph (1) according to the strat- diction, modeling, or forecasting), and other tute of Standards and Technology’’ after egy and implementation plan under subpara- related scientific or technical fields; and ‘‘Office of the National Coordinator for graph (A); ‘‘(B) compensate individuals appointed Health Information Technology’’; ‘‘(iii) the identification of gaps and ineffi- under subparagraph (A) in the same manner (II) in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by ciencies in nationwide public health situa- and subject to the same terms and condi- striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting a semicolon; tional awareness and biosurveillance capa- tions in which individuals appointed under (III) in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by bilities, resources, and authorities needed to 9903 of title 5, United States Code, are com- striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; address such gaps; and pensated, without regard to the provisions of and ‘‘(iv) a strategy to minimize and address chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of (IV) by adding at the end the following: such gaps and improve inefficiencies.’’; such title relating to classification and Gen- ‘‘(v) pilot test standards and implementa- (G) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated— eral Schedule pay rates. tion specifications, consistent with the proc- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘(tak- ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.—The Secretary shall ex- ess described in section 3002(b)(3)(C), which ing into account zoonotic disease, including ercise the authority under paragraph (1) in a
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(E) a coordinated environmental remedi- tions of the House of Representatives on ‘‘(h) INDEPENDENT EVALUATION.—Not later ation plan, as applicable. policies to improve such Fund for the uses than 3 years after the date of enactment of (6) Recommendations related to research, described in paragraph (2). the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness advanced research, development, and pro- ‘‘(5) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 4 years and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, the curement for Federal departments and agen- after the date of enactment of the Pandemic Comptroller General of the United States cies to improve and enhance biological and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing shall conduct an independent evaluation and threat detection systems, including rec- Innovation Act of 2019, the Comptroller Gen- submit to the Secretary and the congres- ommendations on the transfer of biological eral of the United States shall— sional committees of jurisdiction a report threat detection technology among Federal ‘‘(A) conduct a review of the Fund under concerning the activities conducted under departments and agencies, as necessary and this section, including its uses and the re- subsections (b) and (c), and provide rec- appropriate. sources available in the Fund; and ommendations, as applicable and appro- SEC. 206. STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTING ‘‘(B) submit to the Committee on Health, priate, on necessary improvements to the THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Sen- biosurveillance and situational awareness RAPID RESPONSE FUND. ate and the Committee on Energy and Com- network.’’. Section 319 (42 U.S.C. 247d) is amended— merce of the House of Representatives a re- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) in subsection (b)— port on such review, including recommenda- Subsection (i) of section 319D (42 U.S.C. 247d– (A) in paragraph (1)— tions related to such review, as applicable.’’; 4), as redesignated by subsection (a)(6), is (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ‘‘or if amended by striking ‘‘$138,300,000 for each of and the Secretary determines there is the signifi- (2) in subsection (c)— fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and inserting cant potential for a public health emer- ‘‘$161,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 (A) by inserting ‘‘rapidly respond to public gency, to allow the Secretary to rapidly re- health emergencies or potential public through 2023’’. spond to the immediate needs resulting from (c) BIOLOGICAL THREAT DETECTION RE- health emergencies and’’ after ‘‘used to’’; such public health emergency or potential PORT.—The Secretary of Health and Human and public health emergency’’ before the period; Services shall, in coordination with the Sec- (B) by striking ‘‘section.’’ and inserting and retary of Defense and the Secretary of Home- ‘‘Act or funds otherwise provided for emer- land Security, not later than 180 days after (ii) by inserting ‘‘The Secretary shall plan gency response.’’. the date of enactment of this Act, report to for the expedited distribution of funds to ap- SEC. 207. IMPROVING ALL-HAZARDS PREPARED- the Committee on Energy and Commerce, propriate agencies and entities.’’ after the NESS AND RESPONSE BY PUBLIC the Committee on Armed Services, and the first sentence; HEALTH EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS. Committee on Homeland Security of the (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 319I (42 U.S.C. House of Representatives and the Committee graph (3); 247d–7b) is amended— on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- (1) in the section heading, by striking the Committee on Armed Services, and the lowing: ‘‘HEALTH PROFESSIONS VOLUNTEERS’’ and in- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- ‘‘(2) USES.—The Secretary may use serting ‘‘VOLUNTEER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL’’; ernmental Affairs of the Senate on the state amounts in the Fund established under para- (2) in subsection (a), by adding at the end of Federal biological threat detection ef- graph (1), to— the following: ‘‘Such health care profes- forts, including the following: ‘‘(A) facilitate coordination between and sionals may include members of the National (1) An identification of technological, oper- among Federal, State, local, Tribal, and ter- Disaster Medical System, members of the ational, and programmatic successes and ritorial entities and public and private Medical Reserve Corps, and individual health failures of domestic detection programs sup- health care entities that the Secretary de- care professionals.’’; ported by Federal departments and agencies termines may be affected by a public health (3) in subsection (i), by adding at the end for intentionally introduced or accidentally emergency or potential public health emer- the following: ‘‘In order to inform the devel- released biological threat agents and natu- gency referred to in paragraph (1) (including opment of such mechanisms by States, the rally occurring infectious diseases. communication of such entities with rel- Secretary shall make available information (2) A description of Federal efforts to fa- evant international entities, as applicable); and material provided by States that have cilitate the exchange of information related ‘‘(B) make grants, provide for awards, developed mechanisms to waive the applica- to the information described in paragraph (1) enter into contracts, and conduct supportive tion of licensing requirements to applicable among Federal departments and agencies investigations pertaining to a public health health professionals seeking to provide med- that utilize biological threat detection tech- emergency or potential public health emer- ical services during a public health emer- nology. gency, including further supporting pro- gency. Such information shall be made pub- (3) A description of the capabilities of de- grams under section 319C–1, 319C–2, or 319C–3; licly available in a manner that does not tection systems in use by Federal depart- ‘‘(C) facilitate and accelerate, as applica- compromise national security.’’; and ments and agencies including the capability ble, advanced research and development of (4) in subsection (k), by striking ‘‘2014 to— security countermeasures (as defined in sec- through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2019 through (A) rapidly detect, identify, characterize, tion 319F–2), qualified countermeasures (as 2023’’. and confirm the presence of biological threat defined in section 319F–1), or qualified pan- (b) ALL-HAZARDS PUBLIC HEALTH EMER- agents; demic or epidemic products (as defined in GENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN.— (B) recover live biological agents from col- section 319F–3), that are applicable to the Section 319C–1(b)(2)(A)(iv) (42 U.S.C. 247d– lection devices; public health emergency or potential public 3a(b)(2)(A)(iv)) is amended to read as follows: (C) determine the geographical distribu- health emergency under paragraph (1); ‘‘(iv) a description of the mechanism the tion of biological agents; ‘‘(D) strengthen biosurveillance capabili- entity will implement to utilize the Emer- (D) determine the extent of environmental ties and laboratory capacity to identify, col- gency Management Assistance Compact, or contamination and persistence of biological lect, and analyze information regarding such other mutual aid agreement, for medical and agents; and public health emergency or potential public public health mutual aid, and, as appro- (E) provide advanced molecular diagnostics health emergency, including the systems priate, the activities such entity will imple- to State, local, Tribal, and territorial public under section 319D; ment pursuant to section 319I to improve en- health and other laboratories that support ‘‘(E) support initial emergency operations rollment and coordination of volunteer biological threat detection activities. and assets related to preparation and deploy- health care professionals seeking to provide (4) A description of Federal interagency co- ment of intermittent disaster response per- medical services during a public health ordination related to biological threat detec- sonnel under section 2812 and the Medical emergency, which may include— tion. Reserve Corps under section 2813; and ‘‘(I) providing a public method of commu- (5) A description of efforts by Federal de- ‘‘(F) carry out other activities, as the Sec- nication for purposes of volunteer coordina- partments and agencies that utilize biologi- retary determines applicable and appro- tion (such as a phone number); cal threat detection technology to collabo- priate.’’; and ‘‘(II) providing for optional registration to rate with State, local, Tribal, and territorial (D) by inserting after paragraph (3), as so participate in volunteer services during public health laboratories and other users of redesignated, the following: processes related to State medical licensing, biological threat detection systems, includ- ‘‘(4) REVIEW.—Not later than 2 years after registration, or certification or renewal of ing collaboration regarding the development the date of enactment of the Pandemic and such licensing, registration, or certification; of— All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing In- or
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(a) IN GENERAL.—Title II (42 U.S.C. 202 et or (2) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the seq.) is amended by inserting after section ‘‘(B) the assessment or care of the health study under paragraph (1), the entity shall 224 the following: of human beings. consult with Federal, State, local, Tribal, ‘‘SEC. 225. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AS- ‘‘(e) EFFECTIVE DATE.— and territorial public health officials (as ap- SISTING DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—This section shall take propriate), and health care providers and fa- EMERGENCY. effect 90 days after the date of the enactment cilities with experience in public health pre- ‘‘(a) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.—Notwith- of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Prepared- paredness and response activities. standing any other provision of law, a health ness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019. care professional who is a member of the (3) EVALUATION.—The study under para- ‘‘(2) APPLICATION.—This section shall apply graph (1) shall include— Medical Reserve Corps under section 2813 or to a claim for harm only if the act or omis- who is included in the Emergency System for (A) an evaluation of the current bench- sion that caused such harm occurred on or marks and objective standards, as applica- Advance Registration of Volunteer Health after the effective date described in para- Professionals under section 319I and who— ble, related to programs that support hos- graph (1).’’. pitals, long-term care facilities, and other ‘‘(1) is responding— (b) GAO STUDY.—Not later than one year ‘‘(A) to a public health emergency deter- health care facilities, and their effect on im- after the date of enactment of this Act, the proving public health preparedness and re- mined under section 319(a), during the initial Comptroller General of the United States period of not more than 90 days (as deter- sponse capabilities and medical surge capac- shall conduct a review of— ities, including the Hospital Preparedness mined by the Secretary) of the public health (1) the number of health care providers Program, the Public Health Emergency Pre- emergency determination (excluding any pe- who register under the Emergency System paredness cooperative agreements, and the riod covered by a renewal of such determina- for Advance Registration of Volunteer Regional Health Care Emergency Prepared- tion); or Health Professionals under section 319I of ness and Response Systems under section ‘‘(B) to a major disaster or an emergency the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 319C–3 of the Public Health Service Act (as as declared by the President under section 247d–7b) in advance to provide services dur- added by section 203); 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief ing a public health emergency; (B) the identification of gaps in prepared- and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. (2) the number of health care providers ness, including with respect to such bench- 5170) or under section 201 of the National who are credentialed to provide services dur- marks and objective standards, such as those Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621) during the ing the period of a public health emergency identified during recent public health emer- initial period of such declaration; declaration, including those who are ‘‘(2) is alleged to be liable for an act or credentialed though programs established in gencies, for hospitals, long-term care facili- omission— the Emergency System for Advance Reg- ties, and other health care facilities to ad- ‘‘(A) during the initial period of a deter- istration of Volunteer Health Professionals dress future potential public health threats; mination or declaration described in para- under such section 319I and those (C) an evaluation of coordination efforts graph (1) and related to the treatment of in- credentialed by authorities within the State between the recipients of Federal funding for dividuals in need of health care services due in which the emergency occurred; programs described in subparagraph (A) and to such public health emergency, major dis- (3) the average time to verify the creden- entities with expertise in emergency power aster, or emergency; tials of a health care provider during the pe- systems and other critical infrastructure ‘‘(B) in the State or States for which such riod of a public health emergency declara- partners during a public health emergency, determination or declaration is made; tion, including the average time pursuant to to ensure a functioning critical infrastruc- ‘‘(C) in the health care professional’s ca- the Emergency System for Advance Reg- ture, to the greatest extent practicable, dur- pacity as a member of the Medical Reserve istration of Volunteer Health Professionals ing a public health emergency; Corps or a professional included in the Emer- under such section 319I and for an individ- (D) an evaluation of coordination efforts gency System for Advance Registration of ual’s credentials to be verified by an author- between the recipients of Federal funding for Volunteer Health Professionals under sec- ity within the State; and programs described in subparagraph (A) and tion 319I; and (4) the Emergency System for Advance environmental health agencies with exper- ‘‘(D) in the course of providing services Registration of Volunteer Health Profes- tise in emergency preparedness and response that are within the scope of the license, reg- sionals program in States, including whether planning for hospitals, long-term care facili- istration, or certification of the professional, physician or medical groups, associations, or ties, and other health care facilities; and as defined by the State of licensure, registra- other relevant provider organizations utilize (E) an evaluation of current public health tion, or certification; and such program for purposes of volunteering preparedness and response capabilities and ‘‘(3) prior to the rendering of such act or during public health emergencies. medical surge capacities related to at-risk omission, was authorized by the State’s au- SEC. 209. REPORT ON ADEQUATE NATIONAL individuals during public health emer- thorization of deploying such State’s Emer- BLOOD SUPPLY. gencies, including an identification of gaps gency System for Advance Registration of Not later than 1 year after the date of the in such preparedness as they relate to such Volunteer Health Professionals described in enactment of this Act, the Secretary of individuals. section 319I or the Medical Reserve Corps es- Health and Human Services shall submit to (b) REPORT.— tablished under section 2813, to provide Congress a report containing recommenda- health care services, (1) IN GENERAL.—The agreement under sub- tions related to maintaining an adequate na- section (a) shall require the entity to submit shall be subject only to the State liability tional blood supply, including— to the Secretary of Health and Human Serv- laws of the State in which such act or omis- (1) challenges associated with the contin- ices and the congressional committees of ju- sion occurred, in the same manner and to the uous recruitment of blood donors (including risdiction, not later than 3 years after the same extent as a similar health care profes- those newly eligible to donate); date of enactment of this Act, a report on sional who is a resident of such State would (2) ensuring the adequacy of the blood sup- be subject to such State laws, except with re- the results of the study conducted pursuant ply in the case of public health emergencies; to this section. spect to the licensure, registration, and cer- (3) implementation of the transfusion (2) CONTENTS.—The report under paragraph tification of such individual. transmission monitoring system; and (1) shall— ‘‘(b) VOLUNTEER PROTECTION ACT.—Nothing (4) other measures to promote safety and (A) describe the findings and conclusions of in this section shall be construed to affect an innovation, such as the development, use, or the evaluation conducted pursuant to sub- individual’s right to protections under the implementation of new technologies, proc- section (a); and Volunteer Protection Act of 1997. esses, and procedures to improve the safety (B) provide recommendations for improv- ‘‘(c) PREEMPTION.—This section shall su- and reliability of the blood supply. persede the laws of any State that would ing public health preparedness and response SEC. 210. REPORT ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH PRE- capability and medical surge capacity for subject a health care professional described PAREDNESS AND RESPONSE CAPA- in subsection (a) to the liability laws of any BILITIES AND CAPACITIES OF HOS- hospitals, long-term care facilities, and State other than the State liability laws to PITALS, LONG-TERM CARE FACILI- other health care facilities, including— which such individual is subject pursuant to TIES, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FA- (i) improving the existing benchmarks and such subsection. CILITIES. objective standards for the Federal grant ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (a) STUDY.— programs described in subsection (a)(3)(A) or ‘‘(1) The term ‘health care professional’ (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year developing new benchmarks and standards means an individual licensed, registered, or after the date of enactment of this Act, the for such programs; and certified under Federal or State laws or reg- Secretary of Health and Human Services (ii) identifying best practices for improv- ulations to provide health care services. shall enter into an agreement with an appro- ing public health preparedness and response ‘‘(2) The term ‘health care services’ means priate entity to conduct a study regarding programs and medical surge capacity at hos- any services provided by a health care pro- the public health preparedness and response pitals, long-term care facilities, and other
VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.017 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4253 health care facilities, including rec- tees of jurisdiction each quarter for which Secretary of Health and Human Services has ommendations for the evaluation under sub- this authority is in effect. activated such National Disaster Medical paragraphs (C) and (D) of subsection (a)(3). ‘‘(B) SUNSET.—The authority under this System; and TITLE III—REACHING ALL COMMUNITIES paragraph shall expire on September 30, ‘‘(ii) determined by the Secretary of Health 2021.’’. and Human Services to be hazardous.’’. SEC. 301. STRENGTHENING AND ASSESSING THE UTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORK- (4) A .— (3) SUNSET.—The amendments made by FORCE. Section 2812(g) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–11(g)) is paragraphs (1) and (2) shall cease to have (a) NATIONAL DISASTER MEDICAL SYSTEM.— amended by striking ‘‘$52,700,000 for each of force or effect on October 1, 2021. fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and inserting (1) STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL DISASTER (e) MISSION READINESS REPORT TO CON- ‘‘$57,400,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 MEDICAL SYSTEM.—Clause (ii) of section GRESS.— through 2023’’. 2812(a)(3)(A) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–11(a)(3)(A)) is EPORT (b) VOLUNTEER MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS.— (1) R .—Not later than one year after amended to read as follows: (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2813(a) (42 U.S.C. the date of enactment of this section, the ‘‘(ii) be present at locations, and for lim- 42 U.S.C. 300hh–15(a)) is amended by striking Comptroller General of the United States ited periods of time, specified by the Sec- the second sentence and inserting ‘‘The Sec- (referred to in this subsection as the ‘‘Comp- retary on the basis that the Secretary has retary may appoint a Director to head the troller General’’) shall submit to the Com- determined that a location is at risk of a Corps and oversee the activities of the Corps mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and public health emergency during the time chapters that exist at the State, local, Trib- Pensions of the Senate and the Committee specified, or there is a significant potential al, and territorial levels.’’. on Energy and Commerce of the House of for a public health emergency.’’. (2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Representatives, a report on the medical (2) REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL DISASTER MED- Section 2813(i) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–15(i)) is surge capacity of the United States in the ICAL SYSTEM.—Section 2812(b)(2) (42 U.S.C. amended by striking ‘‘2014 through 2018’’ and event of a public health emergency, includ- 300hh–11(b)(2)) is amended to read as follows: inserting ‘‘2019 through 2023’’. ing the capacity and capability of the cur- ‘‘(2) JOINT REVIEW AND MEDICAL SURGE CA- (c) STRENGTHENING THE EPIDEMIC INTEL- rent health care workforce to prepare for, PACITY STRATEGIC PLAN.— LIGENCE SERVICE.—Section 317F (42 U.S.C. and respond to, the full range of public ‘‘(A) REVIEW.—Not later than 180 days after Sec. 247b–7) is amended— health emergencies or potential public the date of enactment of the Pandemic and (1) in subsection (a)— health emergencies, and recommendations to All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing In- (A) in paragraph (1)— address any gaps identified in such work- novation Act of 2019, the Secretary, in co- (i) by inserting ‘‘or preparedness and re- force. ordination with the Secretary of Homeland sponse activities, including rapid response to (2) CONTENTS.—The Comptroller General Security, the Secretary of Defense, and the public health emergencies and significant shall include in the report under paragraph Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct public health threats’’ after ‘‘conduct pre- (1)— a joint review of the National Disaster Med- vention activities’’; and (A) the number of health care providers ical System. Such review shall include— (ii) by striking ‘‘$35,000’’ and inserting who have volunteered to provide health care ‘‘(i) an evaluation of medical surge capac- ‘‘$50,000’’; and services during a public health emergency, ity, as described in section 2803(a); (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ‘‘3 including members of the National Disaster ‘‘(ii) an assessment of the available work- years’’ and inserting ‘‘2 years’’; and Medical System, the Disaster Medical As- force of the intermittent disaster response (2) in subsection (c)— sistant Teams, the Medical Reserve Corps, personnel described in subsection (c); (A) by striking ‘‘For the purpose of car- and other volunteer health care professionals ‘‘(iii) the capacity of the workforce de- rying out this section’’ and inserting the fol- in the verification network pursuant to sec- scribed in clause (ii) to respond to all haz- lowing: tion 319I of the Public Health Service Act (42 ards, including capacity to simultaneously ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of car- U.S.C. 247d–7b); respond to multiple public health emer- rying out this section, except as described in (B) the capacity of the workforce described gencies and the capacity to respond to a na- paragraph (2)’’; and in subparagraph (A) to respond to a public tionwide public health emergency; (B) by adding at the end the following: health emergency or potential public health ‘‘(iv) the effectiveness of efforts to recruit, ‘‘(2) EPIDEMIC INTELLIGENCE SERVICE PRO- emergency, including the capacity to re- retain, and train such workforce; and GRAM.—For purposes of carrying out this sec- spond to multiple concurrent public health ‘‘(v) gaps that may exist in such workforce tion with respect to qualified health profes- emergencies and the capacity to respond to a and recommendations for addressing such sionals serving in the Epidemic Intelligence nationwide public health emergency; gaps. Service, as authorized under section 317G, (C) the preparedness and response capabili- ‘‘(B) UPDATES.—As part of the National there is authorized to be appropriated ties and mission readiness of the workforce Health Security Strategy under section 2802, $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through described in subparagraph (A) taking into ac- the Secretary shall update the findings from 2023.’’. count areas of health care expertise and con- the review under subparagraph (A) and pro- (d) SERVICE BENEFIT FOR NATIONAL DIS- siderations for at-risk individuals (as defined vide recommendations to modify the policies ASTER MEDICAL SYSTEM VOLUNTEERS.— in section 2802(b)(4)(B) of the Public Health of the National Disaster Medical System as (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2812(c) (42 U.S.C. Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–1(b)(4)(B))); necessary.’’. 300hh–11(c)), as amended by subsection (a)(3), (D) an assessment of the effectiveness of (3) NOTIFICATION OF SHORTAGE.—Section is further amended by adding at the end the efforts to recruit, retain, and train such 2812(c) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–11(c)) is amended by following: workforce; and adding at the end the following: ‘‘(5) SERVICE BENEFIT.—Individuals ap- (E) identification of gaps that may exist in ‘‘(3) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 30 days pointed to serve under this subsection shall such workforce and recommendations for ad- after the date on which the Secretary deter- be considered eligible for benefits under part dressing such gaps, the extent to which the mines the number of intermittent disaster- L of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and response personnel of the National Disaster and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The Secretary Response plans to address such gaps, and any Medical System is insufficient to address a shall provide notification to any eligible in- recommendations from the Comptroller Gen- public health emergency or potential public dividual of any effect such designation may eral to address such gaps. health emergency, the Secretary shall sub- have on other benefits for which such indi- mit to the congressional committees of ju- vidual is eligible, including benefits from SEC. 302. HEALTH SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE TO risdiction a notification detailing— private entities.’’. IMPROVE PREPAREDNESS AND RE- SPONSE. ‘‘(A) the impact such shortage could have (2) PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER BENEFITS.—Sec- on meeting public health needs and emer- tion 1204(9) of title I of the Omnibus Crime (a) COORDINATION OF PREPAREDNESS.—Sec- gency medical personnel needs during a pub- Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 tion 2811(b)(5) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–10(b)(5)) is lic health emergency; and U.S.C. 10284(9)) is amended— amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(B) any identified measures to address (A) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking ‘‘Such logistical support shall include work- such shortage. ‘‘or’’ at the end; ing with other relevant Federal, State, local, ‘‘(4) CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS.— (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe- Tribal, and territorial public health officials ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary deter- riod and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and and private sector entities to identify the mines that the number of intermittent dis- (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the critical infrastructure assets, systems, and aster response personnel within the National following: networks needed for the proper functioning Disaster Medical System under this section ‘‘(E) an individual appointed to the Na- of the health care and public health sectors is insufficient to address a public health tional Disaster Medical System under sec- that need to be maintained through any emergency or potential public health emer- tion 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (42 emergency or disaster, including entities ca- gency, the Secretary may appoint candidates U.S.C. 300hh–11) who is performing official pable of assisting with, responding to, and directly to personnel positions for intermit- duties of the Department of Health and mitigating the effect of a public health tent disaster response within such system. Human Services, if those official duties are— emergency, including a public health emer- The Secretary shall provide updates on the ‘‘(i) related to responding to a public gency determined by the Secretary pursuant number of vacant or unfilled positions with- health emergency or potential public health to section 319(a) or an emergency or major in such system to the congressional commit- emergency, or other activities for which the disaster declared by the President under the
VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.017 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- SEC. 304. IMPROVING EMERGENCY PREPARED- mittee under paragraph (1) at least 13 indi- gency Assistance Act or the National Emer- NESS AND RESPONSE CONSIDER- viduals, including— gencies Act, including by establishing meth- ATIONS FOR CHILDREN. ‘‘(A) at least 2 non-Federal professionals ods to exchange critical information and de- Part B of title III (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is with expertise in pediatric medical disaster liver products consumed or used to preserve, amended by inserting after section 319D the planning, preparedness, response, or recov- protect, or sustain life, health, or safety, and following: ery; sharing of specialized expertise.’’. ‘‘SEC. 319D–1. CHILDREN’S PREPAREDNESS UNIT. ‘‘(B) at least 2 representatives from State, ‘‘(a) ENHANCING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS local, Tribal, or territorial agencies with ex- (b) MANUFACTURING CAPACITY.—Section FOR CHILDREN.—The Secretary, acting pertise in pediatric disaster planning, pre- 2811(d)(2)(C) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–10(d)(2)(C)) is through the Director of the Centers for Dis- paredness, response, or recovery; amended by inserting ‘‘, and ancillary med- ease Control and Prevention (referred to in ‘‘(C) at least 4 members representing ical supplies to assist with the utilization of this subsection as the ‘Director’), shall main- health care professionals, which may include such countermeasures or products,’’ after tain an internal team of experts, to be members with expertise in pediatric emer- ‘‘products’’. known as the Children’s Preparedness Unit gency medicine; pediatric trauma, critical (c) EVALUATION OF BARRIERS TO RAPID DE- (referred to in this subsection as the ‘Unit’), care, or surgery; the treatment of pediatric LIVERY OF MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES.— to work collaboratively to provide guidance patients affected by chemical, biological, ra- (1) RAPID DELIVERY STUDY.—The Assistant on the considerations for, and the specific diological, or nuclear agents, including Secretary for Preparedness and Response needs of, children before, during, and after emerging infectious diseases; pediatric men- may conduct a study on issues that have the public health emergencies. The Unit shall in- tal or behavioral health related to children potential to adversely affect the handling form the Director regarding emergency pre- affected by a public health emergency; or pe- and rapid delivery of medical counter- paredness and response efforts pertaining to diatric primary care; and measures to individuals during public health children at the Centers for Disease Control ‘‘(D) other members as the Secretary de- emergencies occurring in the United States. and Prevention. termines appropriate, of whom— (2) NOTICE TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 9 ‘‘(b) EXPERTISE.—The team described in ‘‘(i) at least one such member shall rep- months after the date of the enactment of subsection (a) shall include one or more pedi- resent a children’s hospital; this Act, the Assistant Secretary for Pre- atricians, which may be a developmental-be- ‘‘(ii) at least one such member shall be an paredness and Response shall notify the havioral pediatrician, and may also include individual with expertise in schools or child Committee on Energy and Commerce of the behavioral scientists, child psychologists, care settings; House of Representatives and the Committee epidemiologists, biostatisticians, health ‘‘(iii) at least one such member shall be an on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of communications staff, and individuals with individual with expertise in children and the Senate if the Assistant Secretary for other areas of expertise, as the Secretary de- youth with special health care needs; and Preparedness and Response does not plan to termines appropriate. ‘‘(iv) at least one such member shall be an conduct the study under paragraph (1) and ‘‘(c) DUTIES.—The team described in sub- individual with expertise in the needs of par- shall provide such committees a summary section (a) may— ents or family caregivers, including the par- explanation for such decision. ‘‘(1) assist State, local, Tribal, and terri- ents or caregivers of children with disabil- torial emergency planning and response ac- (3) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 ities. year after the Assistant Secretary for Pre- tivities related to children, which may in- ‘‘(3) FEDERAL MEMBERS.—The Advisory paredness and Response conducts the study clude developing, identifying, and sharing Committee under paragraph (1) shall include under paragraph (1), such Assistant Sec- best practices; the following Federal members or their des- retary shall submit a report to the Com- ‘‘(2) provide technical assistance, training, ignees (who may be nonvoting members, as mittee on Energy and Commerce of the and consultation to Federal, State, local, determined by the Secretary): House of Representatives and the Committee Tribal, and territorial public health officials ‘‘(A) The Assistant Secretary for Prepared- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of to improve preparedness and response capa- ness and Response. the Senate containing the findings of such bilities with respect to the needs of children, ‘‘(B) The Director of the Biomedical Ad- study. including providing such technical assist- vanced Research and Development Author- ance, training, and consultation to eligible ity. SEC. 303. CONSIDERATIONS FOR AT-RISK INDI- entities in order to support the achievement ‘‘(C) The Director of the Centers for Dis- VIDUALS. of measurable evidence-based benchmarks ease Control and Prevention. (a) AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS IN THE NATIONAL and objective standards applicable to sec- ‘‘(D) The Commissioner of Food and Drugs. HEALTH SECURITY STRATEGY.—Section tions 319C–1 and 319C–2; ‘‘(E) The Director of the National Insti- 2802(b)(4)(B) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–1(b)(4)(B)) is ‘‘(3) improve the utilization of methods to tutes of Health. amended— incorporate the needs of children in planning ‘‘(F) The Assistant Secretary of the Ad- (1) by striking ‘‘this section and sections for and responding to a public health emer- ministration for Children and Families. 319C–1, 319F, and 319L,’’ and inserting ‘‘this gency, including public awareness of such ‘‘(G) The Administrator of the Health Re- Act,’’; and methods; sources and Services Administration. (2) by striking ‘‘special’’ and inserting ‘‘ac- ‘‘(4) coordinate with, and improve, public- ‘‘(H) The Administrator of the Federal cess or functional’’. private partnerships, such as health care Emergency Management Agency. coalitions pursuant to sections 319C–2 and ‘‘(I) The Administrator of the Administra- (b) COUNTERMEASURE CONSIDERATIONS.— 319C–3, to address gaps and inefficiencies in tion for Community Living. Section 319L(c)(6) (42 U.S.C. 247d–7e(c)(6)) is emergency preparedness and response efforts ‘‘(J) The Secretary of Education. amended— for children; ‘‘(K) Representatives from such Federal (1) by striking ‘‘elderly’’ and inserting ‘‘(5) provide expertise and input during the agencies (such as the Substance Abuse and ‘‘older adults’’; and development of guidance and clinical rec- Mental Health Services Administration and (2) by inserting ‘‘with relevant characteris- ommendations to address the needs of chil- the Department of Homeland Security) as tics that warrant consideration during the dren when preparing for, and responding to, the Secretary determines appropriate to ful- process of researching and developing such public health emergencies, including pursu- fill the duties of the Advisory Committee countermeasures and products’’ before the ant to section 319C–3; and under subsections (b) and (c). period. ‘‘(6) carry out other duties related to pre- ‘‘(4) TERM OF APPOINTMENT.—Each member (c) BIOSURVEILLANCE OF EMERGING PUBLIC paredness and response activities for chil- of the Advisory Committee appointed under HEALTH THREATS.—Section 2814 is amended— dren, as the Secretary determines appro- paragraph (2) shall serve for a term of 3 (1) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and priate.’’. years, except that the Secretary may adjust inserting a semicolon; SEC. 305. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES ON the terms of the Advisory Committee ap- (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period DISASTERS. pointees serving on the date of enactment of and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (a) REAUTHORIZING THE NATIONAL ADVISORY the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness (3) by adding at the end the following: COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND DISASTERS.— and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, or ap- ‘‘(9) facilitate coordination to ensure that, Section 2811A (42 U.S.C. 300hh–10a) is amend- pointees who are initially appointed after in implementing the situational awareness ed— such date of enactment, in order to provide and biosurveillance network under section (1) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ‘‘, men- for a staggered term of appointment for all 319D, the Secretary considers incorporating tal and behavioral,’’ after ‘‘medical’’; members. data and information from Federal, State, (2) in subsection (d)— ‘‘(5) CONSECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS; MAXIMUM local, Tribal, and territorial public health of- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘15’’ and TERMS.—A member appointed under para- ficials and entities relevant to detecting inserting ‘‘25’’; and graph (2) may serve not more than 3 terms emerging public health threats that may af- (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting on the Advisory Committee, and not more fect at-risk individuals, such as pregnant and the following: than two of such terms may be served con- postpartum women and infants, including ‘‘(2) REQUIRED NON-FEDERAL MEMBERS.—The secutively.’’; adverse health outcomes of such populations Secretary, in consultation with such other (3) in subsection (e), by adding at the end related to such emerging public health heads of Federal agencies as may be appro- ‘‘At least one meeting per year shall be an threats.’’. priate, shall appoint to the Advisory Com- in-person meeting.’’;
VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.017 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4255 (4) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- and the Department of Homeland Security) medical and mass care disaster planning, section (g); as the Secretary determines necessary to ful- preparedness, response, or recovery. (5) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol- fill the duties of the Advisory Committee. ‘‘(L) At least 2 representatives from State, lowing: ‘‘(e) MEETINGS.—The Advisory Committee local, Tribal, or territorial agencies with ex- ‘‘(f) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall shall meet not less frequently than bian- pertise in disaster planning, preparedness, coordinate duties and activities authorized nually. At least one meeting per year shall response, or recovery for individuals with under this section in accordance with section be an in-person meeting. disabilities. 2811D.’’; and ‘‘(f) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(M) At least 2 individuals with a dis- (6) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by coordinate duties and activities authorized ability with expertise in disaster planning, striking ‘‘2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2023’’. under this section in accordance with section preparedness, response, or recovery for indi- (b) AUTHORIZING THE NATIONAL ADVISORY 2811D. viduals with disabilities. COMMITTEE ON SENIORS AND DISASTERS.—Sub- ‘‘(g) SUNSET.— ‘‘(d) MEETINGS.—The Advisory Committee title B of title XXVIII (42 U.S.C. 300hh et ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Advisory Committee shall meet not less frequently than bian- seq.) is amended by inserting after section shall terminate on September 30, 2023. nually. At least one meeting per year shall 2811A the following: ‘‘(2) EXTENSION OF COMMITTEE.—Not later be an in-person meeting. ‘‘SEC. 2811B. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE than October 1, 2022, the Secretary shall sub- ‘‘(e) DISABILITY DEFINED.—For purposes of ON SENIORS AND DISASTERS. mit to Congress a recommendation on this section, the term ‘disability’ has the ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary, in whether the Advisory Committee should be meaning given such term in section 3 of the consultation with the Secretary of Homeland extended.’’. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Security and the Secretary of Veterans Af- (c) NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INDI- ‘‘(f) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall fairs, shall establish an advisory committee VIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND DISASTERS.— coordinate duties and activities authorized to be known as the National Advisory Com- Subtitle B of title XXVIII (42 U.S.C. 300hh et under this section in accordance with section mittee on Seniors and Disasters (referred to seq.), as amended by subsection (b), is fur- 2811D. in this section as the ‘Advisory Committee’). ther amended by inserting after section ‘‘(g) SUNSET.— ‘‘(b) DUTIES.—The Advisory Committee 2811B the following: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Advisory Committee shall— ‘‘SEC. 2811C. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE shall terminate on September 30, 2023. ‘‘(1) provide advice and consultation with ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ‘‘(2) RECOMMENDATION.—Not later than Oc- respect to the activities carried out pursuant AND DISASTERS. tober 1, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to to section 2814, as applicable and appro- ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary, in Congress a recommendation on whether the priate; consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Advisory Committee should be extended.’’. ‘‘(2) evaluate and provide input with re- Security, shall establish a national advisory (d) ADVISORY COMMITTEE COORDINATION.— spect to the medical and public health needs committee to be known as the National Ad- Subtitle B of title XXVIII (42 U.S.C. 300hh et of seniors related to preparation for, re- visory Committee on Individuals with Dis- seq.), as amended by subsection (c), is fur- sponse to, and recovery from all-hazards abilities and Disasters (referred to in this ther amended by inserting after section emergencies; and section as the ‘Advisory Committee’). 2811C the following: ‘‘(3) provide advice and consultation with ‘‘(b) DUTIES.—The Advisory Committee respect to State emergency preparedness and ‘‘SEC. 2811D. ADVISORY COMMITTEE COORDINA- shall— TION. response activities relating to seniors, in- ‘‘(1) provide advice and consultation with ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall co- cluding related drills and exercises pursuant respect to activities carried out pursuant to ordinate duties and activities authorized to the preparedness goals under section section 2814, as applicable and appropriate; under sections 2811A, 2811B, and 2811C, and 2802(b). ‘‘(2) evaluate and provide input with re- make efforts to reduce unnecessary or dupli- ‘‘(c) ADDITIONAL DUTIES.—The Advisory spect to the medical, public health, and ac- Committee may provide advice and rec- cative reporting, or unnecessary duplicative cessibility needs of individuals with disabil- ommendations to the Secretary with respect meetings and recommendations under such ities related to preparation for, response to, to seniors and the medical and public health sections, as practicable. Members of the ad- and recovery from all-hazards emergencies; grants and cooperative agreements as appli- visory committees authorized under such and cable to preparedness and response activities sections, or their designees, shall annually under this title and title III. ‘‘(3) provide advice and consultation with meet to coordinate any recommendations, as ‘‘(d) MEMBERSHIP.— respect to State emergency preparedness and appropriate, that may be similar, duplica- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- response activities, including related drills tive, or overlapping with respect to address- sultation with such other heads of agencies and exercises pursuant to the preparedness ing the needs of children, seniors, and indi- as appropriate, shall appoint not more than goals under section 2802(b). viduals with disabilities during public health 17 members to the Advisory Committee. In ‘‘(c) MEMBERSHIP.— emergencies. If such coordination occurs appointing such members, the Secretary ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- through an in-person meeting, it shall not be shall ensure that the total membership of sultation with such other heads of agencies considered the required in-person meetings the Advisory Committee is an odd number. and departments as appropriate, shall ap- under any of sections 2811A(e), 2811B(e), or ‘‘(2) REQUIRED MEMBERS.—The Advisory point not more than 17 members to the Advi- 2811C(d). Committee shall include Federal members or sory Committee. In appointing such mem- ‘‘(b) COORDINATION AND ALIGNMENT.—The their designees (who may be nonvoting mem- bers, the Secretary shall ensure that the Secretary, acting through the employee des- bers, as determined by the Secretary) and total membership of the Advisory Com- ignated pursuant to section 2814, shall align non-Federal members, as follows: mittee is an odd number. preparedness and response programs or ac- ‘‘(A) The Assistant Secretary for Prepared- ‘‘(2) REQUIRED MEMBERS.—The Advisory tivities to address similar, dual, or overlap- ness and Response. Committee shall include Federal members or ping needs of children, seniors, and individ- ‘‘(B) The Director of the Biomedical Ad- their designees (who may be nonvoting mem- uals with disabilities, and any challenges in vanced Research and Development Author- bers, as determined by the Secretary) and preparing for and responding to such needs. ity. non-Federal members, as follows: ‘‘(c) NOTIFICATION.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(C) The Director of the Centers for Dis- ‘‘(A) The Assistant Secretary for Prepared- annually notify the congressional commit- ease Control and Prevention. ness and Response. tees of jurisdiction regarding the steps taken ‘‘(D) The Commissioner of Food and Drugs. ‘‘(B) The Administrator of the Administra- to coordinate, as appropriate, the rec- ‘‘(E) The Director of the National Insti- tion for Community Living. ommendations under this section, and pro- tutes of Health. ‘‘(C) The Director of the Biomedical Ad- vide a summary description of such coordi- ‘‘(F) The Administrator of the Centers for vanced Research and Development Author- nation.’’. Medicare & Medicaid Services. ity. SEC. 306. GUIDANCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN EX- ‘‘(G) The Administrator of the Administra- ‘‘(D) The Director of the Centers for Dis- ERCISES AND DRILLS. tion for Community Living. ease Control and Prevention. Not later than 2 years after the date of en- ‘‘(H) The Administrator of the Federal ‘‘(E) The Commissioner of Food and Drugs. actment of this Act, the Secretary of Health Emergency Management Agency. ‘‘(F) The Director of the National Insti- and Human Services shall issue final guid- ‘‘(I) The Under Secretary for Health of the tutes of Health. ance regarding the ability of personnel fund- Department of Veterans Affairs. ‘‘(G) The Administrator of the Federal ed by programs authorized under this Act ‘‘(J) At least 2 non-Federal health care pro- Emergency Management Agency. (including the amendments made by this fessionals with expertise in geriatric medical ‘‘(H) The Chair of the National Council on Act) to participate in drills and operational disaster planning, preparedness, response, or Disability. exercises related to all-hazards medical and recovery. ‘‘(I) The Chair of the United States Access public health preparedness and response. ‘‘(K) At least 2 representatives of State, Board. Such drills and operational exercises may in- local, Tribal, or territorial agencies with ex- ‘‘(J) The Under Secretary for Health of the clude activities that incorporate medical pertise in geriatric disaster planning, pre- Department of Veterans Affairs. surge capacity planning, medical counter- paredness, response, or recovery. ‘‘(K) At least 2 non-Federal health care measure distribution and administration, ‘‘(L) Representatives of such other Federal professionals with expertise in disability ac- and preparing for and responding to identi- agencies (such as the Department of Energy cessibility before, during, and after disasters, fied threats for that region. Such personnel
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The Sec- when available and practicable, the National mitted on June 15, 2019, and on March 15 of retary shall consult with the Department of Health Security Strategy pursuant to sec- each year thereafter, to the Committee on Homeland Security, the Department of De- tion 2802, the Strategic National Stockpile Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and fense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, needs pursuant to section 319F–2, and assess- the Committee on Appropriations of the Sen- and other applicable Federal departments ments of current national security threats, ate and the Committee on Energy and Com- and agencies as necessary and appropriate in including chemical, biological, radiological, merce and the Committee on Appropriations the development of such guidance. The Sec- and nuclear threats, including emerging in- of the House of Representatives, in a manner retary shall make the guidance available on fectious diseases. In the event that members that does not compromise national security. the internet website of the Department of of the PHEMCE do not agree upon a rec- ‘‘(B) ADDITIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND RE- Health and Human Services. ommendation, the Secretary shall provide a PLENISHMENTS.—Each annual threat-based TITLE IV—PRIORITIZING A THREAT- determination regarding such recommenda- review under subparagraph (A) shall, for BASED APPROACH tion. each new or modified countermeasure pro- ‘‘(B) Identify national health security SEC. 401. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PRE- curement or replenishment, provide— PAREDNESS AND RESPONSE. needs, including gaps in public health pre- ‘‘(i) information regarding— Section 2811(b) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–10(b)) is paredness and response related to counter- ‘‘(I) the quantities of the additional or amended— measures and challenges to addressing such modified countermeasure procured for, or (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), needs (including any regulatory challenges), contracted to be procured for, the stockpile; by inserting ‘‘utilize experience related to and support alignment of countermeasure ‘‘(II) planning considerations for appro- public health emergency preparedness and procurement with recommendations to ad- priate manufacturing capacity and capa- response, biodefense, medical counter- dress such needs under subparagraph (A). bility to meet the goals of such additions or measures, and other relevant topics to’’ after ‘‘(C) Assist the Secretary in developing modifications (without disclosing propri- ‘‘shall’’; and strategies related to logistics, deployment, etary information), including consideration (2) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end distribution, dispensing, and use of counter- of the effect such additions or modifications the following: measures that may be applicable to the ac- may have on the availability of such prod- ‘‘(I) THREAT AWARENESS.—Coordinate with tivities of the strategic national stockpile ucts and ancillary medical supplies in the the Director of the Centers for Disease Con- under section 319F–2(a). health care system; trol and Prevention, the Director of National ‘‘(D) Provide consultation for the develop- ‘‘(III) the presence or lack of a commercial Intelligence, the Secretary of Homeland Se- ment of the strategy and implementation market for the countermeasure at the time curity, the Assistant to the President for Na- plan under section 2811(d). of procurement; tional Security Affairs, the Secretary of De- ‘‘(2) INPUT.—In carrying out subparagraphs ‘‘(IV) the emergency health security threat fense, and other relevant Federal officials, (B) and (C) of paragraph (1), the PHEMCE or threats such countermeasure procurement such as the Secretary of Agriculture, to shall solicit and consider input from State, is intended to address, including whether maintain a current assessment of national local, Tribal, and territorial public health such procurement is consistent with meeting security threats and inform preparedness departments or officials, as appropriate.’’. emergency health security needs associated and response capabilities based on the range (b) PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL with such threat or threats; of the threats that have the potential to re- COUNTERMEASURES ENTERPRISE STRATEGY ‘‘(V) an assessment of whether the emer- sult in a public health emergency.’’. AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.—Section 2811(d) gency health security threat or threats de- (42 U.S.C. 300hh–10(d)) is amended— SEC. 402. PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL scribed in subclause (IV) could be addressed COUNTERMEASURES ENTERPRISE. (1) in paragraph (1)— in a manner that better utilizes the re- (A) by striking ‘‘Not later than 180 days (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XXVIII is amended sources of the stockpile and permits the by inserting after section 2811 (42 U.S.C. after the date of enactment of this sub- greatest possible increase in the level of 300hh–10) the following: section, and every year thereafter’’ and in- emergency preparedness to address such serting ‘‘Not later than March 15, 2020, and threats; ‘‘SEC. 2811–1. PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MED- biennially thereafter’’; and ICAL COUNTERMEASURES ENTER- ‘‘(VI) whether such countermeasure is re- PRISE. (B) by striking ‘‘Director of the Bio- plenishing an expiring or expired counter- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- medical’’ and all that follows through ‘‘Food measure, is a different countermeasure with tablish the Public Health Emergency Med- and Drugs’’ and inserting ‘‘Public Health the same indication that is replacing an ex- ical Countermeasures Enterprise (referred to Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enter- piring or expired countermeasure, or is a new in this section as the ‘PHEMCE’). The As- prise established under section 2811–1’’; and addition to the stockpile; sistant Secretary for Preparedness and Re- (2) in paragraph (2)(J)(v), by striking ‘‘one- ‘‘(VII) a description of how such additions sponse shall serve as chair of the PHEMCE. year period’’ and inserting ‘‘2-year period’’. or modifications align with projected invest- ‘‘(b) MEMBERS.—The PHEMCE shall in- SEC. 403. STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE. ments under previous countermeasures budg- clude each of the following members, or the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 319F–2(a) (42 et plans under section 2811(b)(7), including designee of such members: U.S.C. 247d–6b(a)) is amended— expected life-cycle costs, expenditures re- ‘‘(1) The Assistant Secretary for Prepared- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) lated to countermeasure procurement to ad- ness and Response. as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and dress the threat or threats described in sub- ‘‘(2) The Director of the Centers for Disease (2) in paragraph (1)— clause (IV), replenishment dates (including Control and Prevention. (A) by inserting ‘‘the Assistant Secretary the ability to extend the maximum shelf life ‘‘(3) The Director of the National Insti- for Preparedness and Response and’’ after of a countermeasure), and the manufacturing tutes of Health. ‘‘collaboration with’’; capacity required to replenish such counter- ‘‘(4) The Commissioner of Food and Drugs. (B) by inserting ‘‘and optimize’’ after ‘‘pro- measure; and ‘‘(5) The Secretary of Defense. vide for’’; ‘‘(VIII) appropriate protocols and processes ‘‘(6) The Secretary of Homeland Security. (C) by inserting ‘‘and, as informed by exist- for the deployment, distribution, or dis- ‘‘(7) The Secretary of Agriculture. ing recommendations of, or consultations pensing of the countermeasure at the State ‘‘(8) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs. with, the Public Health Emergency Medical and local level, including plans for relevant ‘‘(9) The Director of National Intelligence. Countermeasure Enterprise established capabilities of State and local entities to dis- ‘‘(10) Representatives of any other Federal under section 2811–1, make necessary addi- pense, distribute, and administer the coun- agency, which may include the Director of tions or modifications to the contents of termeasure; and the Biomedical Advanced Research and De- such stockpile or stockpiles based on the re- ‘‘(ii) an assurance, which need not be pro- velopment Authority, the Director of the view conducted under paragraph (2)’’ before vided in advance of procurement, that for Strategic National Stockpile, the Director of the period of the first sentence; and each countermeasure procured or replen- the National Institute of Allergy and Infec- (D) by striking the second sentence; ished under this subsection, the Secretary tious Diseases, and the Director of the Office (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- completed a review addressing each item of Public Health Preparedness and Response, lowing: listed under this subsection in advance of as the Secretary determines appropriate. ‘‘(2) THREAT-BASED REVIEW.— such procurement or replenishment.’’; ‘‘(c) FUNCTIONS.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- (4) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The functions of the duct an annual threat-based review (taking (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘and PHEMCE shall include the following: into account at-risk individuals) of the con- the Public Health Emergency Medical Coun- ‘‘(A) Utilize a process to make rec- tents of the stockpile under paragraph (1), termeasures Enterprise established under ommendations to the Secretary regarding including non-pharmaceutical supplies, and, section 2811–1’’ before the semicolon; research, advanced research, development, in consultation with the Public Health (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘, and procurement, stockpiling, deployment, dis- Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enter- the availability, deployment, dispensing, and tribution, and utilization with respect to prise established under section 2811–1, review administration of countermeasures’’ before countermeasures, as defined in section 319F– contents within the stockpile and assess the semicolon;
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Such initiatives shall accelerate and manufacturing capacity and other available ‘‘(viii) with respect to any change in the support the advanced research, development, sources of products and appropriate alter- Federal organizational management of the and procurement of countermeasures and natives to supplies in the stockpile;’’; stockpile, an assessment and comparison of products, as applicable, to address areas in- (D) in subparagraph (G), by striking ‘‘; the processes affected by such change, in- cluding— and’’ and inserting a semicolon; cluding planning for potential counter- ‘‘(i) chemical, biological, radiological, or (E) in subparagraph (H), by striking the pe- measure deployment, distribution, or dis- nuclear threats, including emerging infec- riod and inserting a semicolon; and pensing capabilities and processes related to tious diseases, for which insufficient ap- (F) by adding at the end the following: procurement decisions, use of stockpiled proved, licensed, or authorized counter- ‘‘(I) ensure that each countermeasure or countermeasures, and use of resources for measures exist, or for which such threat, or product under consideration for procurement such activities; and the result of an exposure to such threat, may pursuant to this subsection receives the ‘‘(ix) an assessment of whether the proc- become resistant to countermeasures or ex- same consideration regardless of whether esses and procedures described by the Sec- isting countermeasures may be rendered in- such countermeasure or product receives or retary pursuant to section 403(b) of the Pan- effective; had received funding under section 319L, in- demic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Ad- ‘‘(ii) threats that consistently exist or con- cluding with respect to whether the counter- vancing Innovation Act of 2019 are sufficient tinually circulate and have a significant po- measure or product is most appropriate to to ensure countermeasures and products tential to become a pandemic, such as pan- meet the emergency health security needs of under consideration for procurement pursu- demic influenza, which may include the ad- the United States; and ant to subsection (a) receive the same con- vanced research and development, manufac- ‘‘(J) provide assistance, including tech- sideration regardless of whether such coun- turing, and appropriate stockpiling of quali- nical assistance, to maintain and improve termeasures and products receive or had re- fied pandemic or epidemic products, and State and local public health preparedness ceived funding under section 319L, including products, technologies, or processes to sup- capabilities to distribute and dispense med- with respect to whether such counter- port the advanced research and development ical countermeasures and products from the measures and products are most appropriate of such countermeasures (including multiuse stockpile, as appropriate.’’; and to meet the emergency health security needs platform technologies for diagnostics, vac- (5) by adding at the end the following: of the United States. cines, and therapeutics; virus seeds; clinical ‘‘(5) GAO REPORT.— ‘‘(B) SUBMISSION.—Not later than 6 months trial lots; novel virus strains; and antigen ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after completing a classified version of the and adjuvant material); and after the date of enactment of the Pandemic review under subparagraph (A), the Comp- ‘‘(iii) threats that may result primarily or and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing troller General shall submit an unclassified secondarily from a chemical, biological, ra- Innovation Act of 2019, and every 5 years version of the review to the congressional diological, or nuclear agent, or emerging in- thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of any committees of jurisdiction.’’. fectious diseases, and which may present in- (b) ADDITIONAL REPORTING.—In the first changes to the contents or management of creased treatment complications such as the threat-based review submitted after the date the stockpile since January 1, 2015. Such re- occurrence of resistance to available coun- of enactment of this Act pursuant to para- view shall include— termeasures or potential countermeasures, graph (2) of section 319F–2(a) of the Public ‘‘(i) an assessment of the comprehensive- including antimicrobial resistant patho- Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(a)), as ness and completeness of each annual threat- gens.’’. amended by subsection (a), the Secretary based review under paragraph (2), including (b) PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY shall include a description of the processes whether all newly procured or replenished FROM THREATS.—Section 2811 (42 U.S.C. and procedures through which the Director countermeasures within the stockpile were 300hh–10) is amended by adding at the end of the Strategic National Stockpile and the described in each annual review, and wheth- the following: Director of the Biomedical Advanced Re- er, consistent with paragraph (2)(B), the Sec- ‘‘(f) PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY search and Development Authority coordi- retary conducted the necessary internal re- FROM THREATS.— nate with respect to countermeasures and view in advance of such procurement or re- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out sub- products procured under such section 319F– plenishment; section (b)(3), the Assistant Secretary for 2(a), including such processes and procedures ‘‘(ii) an assessment of whether the Sec- Preparedness and Response shall implement in place to ensure countermeasures and prod- retary established health security and strategic initiatives or activities to address ucts under consideration for procurement science-based justifications, and a descrip- threats, including pandemic influenza and pursuant to such section 319F–2(a) receive which may include a chemical, biological, tion of such justifications for procurement the same consideration regardless of whether decisions related to health security needs such countermeasures or products receive or radiological, or nuclear agent (including any with respect to the identified threat, for ad- had received funding under section 319L of such agent with a significant potential to be- ditions or modifications to the stockpile the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. come a pandemic), that pose a significant based on the information provided in such 247d–7e), and whether such countermeasures level of risk to public health and national se- reviews under paragraph (2)(B), including and products are the most appropriate to curity based on the characteristics of such whether such review was conducted prior to meet the emergency health security needs of threat. Such initiatives shall include activi- procurement, modification, or replenish- the United States. ties to— ment; (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ‘‘(A) accelerate and support the advanced ‘‘(iii) an assessment of the plans developed STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE.—Section research, development, manufacturing ca- by the Secretary for the deployment, dis- 319F–2(f)(1) (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(f)(1)) is amend- pacity, procurement, and stockpiling of tribution, and dispensing of countermeasures ed by striking ‘‘$533,800,000 for each of fiscal countermeasures, including initiatives under procured, modified, or replenished under years 2014 through 2018’’ and inserting section 319L(c)(4)(F); paragraph (1), including whether such plans ‘‘$610,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 ‘‘(B) support the development and manu- were developed prior to procurement, modi- through 2023, to remain available until ex- facturing of virus seeds, clinical trial lots, fication, or replenishment; pended’’. and stockpiles of novel virus strains; and ‘‘(iv) an accounting of countermeasures SEC. 404. PREPARING FOR PANDEMIC INFLU- ‘‘(C) maintain or improve preparedness ac- procured, modified, or replenished under ENZA, ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE, tivities, including for pandemic influenza. paragraph (1) that received advanced re- AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT THREATS. ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— search and development funding from the (a) STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.—Section ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—To carry out this sub- Biomedical Advanced Research and Develop- 319L(c)(4) (247d–7e(c)(4)) is amended by add- section, there is authorized to be appro- ment Authority; ing at the end the following: priated $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years ‘‘(v) an analysis of how such procurement ‘‘(F) STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.—The Sec- 2019 through 2023. decisions made progress toward meeting retary, acting through the Director of ‘‘(B) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.— emergency health security needs related to BARDA, may implement strategic initia- Amounts appropriated under this paragraph the identified threats for countermeasures tives, including by building on existing pro- shall be used to supplement and not supplant
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Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, ‘‘(C) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.—The As- (a) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF MATE- referred to in this section as the ‘‘Advisory sistant Secretary for Preparedness and Re- RIAL THREAT DETERMINATION.—Section 319F– Council’’. sponse, in accordance with subsection (b)(7), 2(c)(2)(C) (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(c)(2)(C)) is (b) DUTIES.—The Advisory Council shall shall document amounts expended for pur- amended by striking ‘‘The Secretary and the advise and provide information and rec- poses of carrying out this subsection, includ- Homeland Security Secretary shall promptly ommendations to the Secretary regarding ing amounts appropriated under the heading notify the appropriate committees of Con- programs and policies intended to reduce or ‘Public Health and Social Services Emer- gress’’ and inserting ‘‘The Secretary and the combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria that gency Fund’ under the heading ‘Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security shall send may present a public health threat and im- Secretary’ under title II of division H of the to Congress, on an annual basis, all current prove capabilities to prevent, diagnose, miti- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub- material threat determinations and shall gate, or treat such resistance. Such advice, lic Law 115–141) and allocated to carrying out promptly notify the Committee on Health, information, and recommendations may be section 319L(c)(4)(F).’’. Education, Labor, and Pensions and the related to improving— SEC. 405. REPORTING ON THE FEDERAL SELECT Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- (1) the effectiveness of antibiotics; AGENT PROGRAM. ernmental Affairs of the Senate and the (2) research and advanced research on, and Section 351A(k) (42 U.S.C. 262a(k)) is Committee on Energy and Commerce and the the development of, improved and innovative amended— Committee on Homeland Security of the methods for combating or reducing anti- (1) by striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and insert- House of Representatives’’. biotic resistance, including new treatments, ing the following: (b) CONTRACTING COMMUNICATION.—Section rapid point-of-care diagnostics, alternatives ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; and 319F–2(c)(7)(B)(ii)(III) (42 U.S.C. 247d– to antibiotics, including alternatives to ani- (2) by adding at the end the following: 6b(c)(7)(B)(ii)(III)) is amended by adding at mal antibiotics, and antimicrobial steward- ‘‘(2) IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS the end the following: ‘‘The Secretary shall ship activities; OF THE FEDERAL EXPERTS SECURITY ADVISORY notify the vendor within 90 days of a deter- (3) surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bac- PANEL AND THE FAST TRACK ACTION COMMITTEE mination by the Secretary to renew, extend, terial infections, including publicly available ON SELECT AGENT REGULATIONS.— or terminate such contract.’’. and up-to-date information on resistance to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year SEC. 503. AVAILABILITY OF REGULATORY MAN- antibiotics; after the date of the enactment of the Pan- AGEMENT PLANS. (4) education for health care providers and demic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Ad- Section 565(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, the public with respect to up-to-date infor- vancing Innovation Act of 2019, the Sec- and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb–4(f)) is mation on antibiotic resistance and ways to retary shall report to the congressional com- amended— reduce or combat such resistance to anti- mittees of jurisdiction on the implementa- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through biotics related to humans and animals; tion of recommendations of the Federal Ex- (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respec- (5) methods to prevent or reduce the trans- perts Security Advisory Panel concerning tively; mission of antibiotic-resistant bacterial in- the select agent program. (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- fections, including stewardship programs; ‘‘(B) CONTINUED UPDATES.—The Secretary lowing: and shall report to the congressional committees ‘‘(3) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary shall (6) coordination with respect to inter- of jurisdiction annually following the sub- make available on the internet website of national efforts in order to inform and ad- mission of the report under subparagraph (A) the Food and Drug Administration informa- vance United States capabilities to combat until the recommendations described in such tion regarding regulatory management antibiotic resistance. subparagraph are fully implemented, or a plans, including— (c) MEETINGS AND COORDINATION.— justification is provided for the delay in, or ‘‘(A) the process by which an applicant (1) MEETINGS.—The Advisory Council shall lack of, implementation.’’. may submit a request for a regulatory man- meet not less than biannually and, to the ex- TITLE V—INCREASING COMMUNICATION agement plan; tent practicable, in coordination with meet- IN MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURE AD- ‘‘(B) the timeframe by which the Secretary ings of the Antimicrobial Resistance Task VANCED RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- is required to respond to such request; Force established in section 319E(a) of the MENT ‘‘(C) the information required for the sub- Public Health Service Act. SEC. 501. MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURE BUDGET mission of such request; (2) COORDINATION.—The Advisory Council PLAN. ‘‘(D) a description of the types of develop- shall, to the greatest extent practicable, co- Section 2811(b)(7) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–10(b)(7)) ment milestones and performance targets ordinate activities carried out by the Coun- is amended— that could be discussed and included in such cil with the Antimicrobial Resistance Task (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph plans; and Force established under section 319E(a) of (A), by striking ‘‘March 1’’ and inserting ‘‘(E) contact information for beginning the the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘March 15’’; regulatory management plan process.’’; 247d–5(a)). (2) in subparagraph (A)— (3) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, in (d) FACA.—The Federal Advisory Com- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the inserting ‘‘;’’; and (A) by striking ‘‘paragraph (4)(A)’’ and in- activities and duties of the Advisory Council. (B) by striking clause (iii) and inserting serting ‘‘paragraph (5)(A)’’; and (e) EXTENSION OF ADVISORY COUNCIL.—Not the following: (B) by striking ‘‘paragraph (4)(B)’’ and in- later than October 1, 2022, the Secretary ‘‘(iii) procurement, stockpiling, mainte- serting ‘‘paragraph (5)(B)’’; and shall submit to the Committee on Health, nance, and potential replenishment (includ- (4) in paragraph (7)(A), as so redesignated, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Sen- ing manufacturing capabilities) of all prod- by striking ‘‘paragraph (3)(A)’’ and inserting ate and the Committee on Energy and Com- ucts in the Strategic National Stockpile; ‘‘paragraph (4)(A)’’. merce of the House of Representatives a rec- ommendation on whether the Advisory ‘‘(iv) the availability of technologies that SEC. 504. THE BIOMEDICAL ADVANCED RE- may assist in the advanced research and de- SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AU- Council should be extended, and in addition, velopment of countermeasures and opportu- THORITY AND THE BIOSHIELD SPE- identify whether there are other committees, nities to use such technologies to accelerate CIAL RESERVE FUND. councils, or task forces that have overlap- and navigate challenges unique to counter- (a) BIOSHIELD SPECIAL RESERVE FUND.— ping or similar duties to that of the Advisory measure research and development; and Section 319F–2(g)(1) (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(g)(1)) Council, and whether such committees, ‘‘(v) potential deployment, distribution, is amended— councils, or task forces should be combined, and utilization of medical countermeasures; (1) by striking ‘‘$2,800,000,000 for the period including with respect to section 319E(a) of development of clinical guidance and emer- of fiscal years 2014 through 2018’’ and insert- the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. gency use instructions for the use of medical ing ‘‘$7,100,000,000 for the period of fiscal 247d–5(a)). countermeasures; and, as applicable, poten- years 2019 through 2028, to remain available TITLE VI—ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES tial postdeployment activities related to until expended’’; and FOR MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES medical countermeasures;’’; (2) by striking the second sentence. SEC. 601. ADMINISTRATION OF COUNTER- (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (b) THE BIOMEDICAL ADVANCED RESEARCH MEASURES. (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respec- AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.—Section Section 319L(c)(4)(D)(iii) (42 U.S.C. 247d– tively; and 319L(d)(2) (42 U.S.C. 247d–7e(d)(2)) is amended 7e(c)(4)(D)(iii)) is amended by striking ‘‘and (4) by inserting after subparagraph (C), the by striking ‘‘$415,000,000 for each of fiscal platform technologies’’ and inserting ‘‘plat- following: years 2014 through 2018’’ and inserting form technologies, technologies to admin- ‘‘(D) identify the full range of anticipated ‘‘$611,700,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 ister countermeasures, and technologies to medical countermeasure needs related to re- through 2023’’. improve storage and transportation of coun- search and development, procurement, and SEC. 505. ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES FOR COM- termeasures’’. stockpiling, including the potential need for BATING ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE. SEC. 602. UPDATING DEFINITIONS OF OTHER indications, dosing, and administration tech- (a) ADVISORY COUNCIL.—The Secretary of TRANSACTIONS. nologies, and other countermeasure needs as Health and Human Services (referred to in Section 319L (42 U.S.C. 247d–7e) is amend- applicable and appropriate;’’. this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) may con- ed—
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(1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ‘‘, such ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A master file under this shall not include any trade secret or con- as’’ and all that follows through ‘‘Code’’; and section may include data or information to fidential commercial information. (2) in subsection (c)(5)(A)— support— ‘‘(e) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘under this ‘‘(A) the development of medical counter- this section shall be construed to— subsection’’ and all that follows through measure submissions to support the ap- ‘‘(1) limit the authority of the Secretary to ‘‘Code’’ and inserting ‘‘(as defined in sub- proval, licensure, classification, clearance, approve, license, clear, conditionally ap- section (a)(3)) under this subsection’’; and conditional approval, or authorization of one prove, or authorize drugs, biological prod- (B) in clause (ii)— or more security countermeasures, qualified ucts, or devices pursuant to, as applicable, (i) by amending subclause (I) to read as fol- countermeasures, or qualified pandemic or this Act or section 351 of the Public Health lows: epidemic products; and Service Act (as such applicable Act is in ef- ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—To the maximum extent ‘‘(B) the manufacture of security counter- fect on the day before the date of enactment practicable, competitive procedures shall be measures, qualified countermeasures, or of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Prepared- used when entering into transactions to qualified pandemic or epidemic products. ness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019), carry out projects under this subsection.’’; ‘‘(2) REQUIRED UPDATES.—The Secretary including the standards of evidence, and ap- and may require, as appropriate, that the master plicable conditions, for approval under the (ii) in subclause (II)— file holder ensure that the contents of such applicable Act; (I) by striking ‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting master file are updated during the time such ‘‘(2) alter the standards of evidence with ‘‘$100,000,000’’; master file is referenced for a medical coun- respect to approval, licensure, or clearance, (II) by striking ‘‘senior procurement execu- termeasure submission. as applicable, of drugs, biological products, tive for the Department (as designated for ‘‘(c) SPONSOR REFERENCE.— or devices under this Act or section 351 of purpose of section 16(c) of the Office of Fed- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each incorporation of the Public Health Service Act, including, as eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. data or information within a medical coun- applicable, the substantial evidence stand- 414(c)))’’ and inserting ‘‘Assistant Secretary termeasure master file shall describe the in- ards under sections 505(d) and 512(d) or this for Financial Resources’’; and corporated material in a manner in which Act and section 351(a) of the Public Health (III) by striking ‘‘senior procurement exec- the Secretary determines appropriate and Service Act; or utive under’’ and inserting ‘‘Assistant Sec- that permits the review of such information ‘‘(3) alter the authority of the Secretary retary for Financial Resources under’’. within such master file without necessi- under this Act or the Public Health Service tating resubmission of such data or informa- Act to determine the types of data or infor- SEC. 603. MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURE MASTER tion. Master files shall be submitted in an mation previously submitted by a sponsor or FILES. electronic format in accordance with sec- any other person that may be incorporated (a) IN GENERAL.—The purpose of this sec- tions 512(b)(4), 571(a)(4), and 745A, as applica- by reference in an application, request, or tion (including section 565B of the Federal ble, and as specified in applicable guidance. notification for a drug, biological product, or Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by ‘‘(2) REFERENCE BY A MASTER FILE HOLD- device submitted under sections 505(i), 505(b), subsection (b)) is to support and advance the ER.—A master file holder that is the sponsor 505(j), 512(b)(1), 512(b)(2), 512(j), 564, 571, 520(g), development or manufacture of security of a medical countermeasure submission 515(c), 513(f)(2), or 510(k) of this Act, or sub- countermeasures, qualified countermeasures, shall notify the Secretary in writing of the section (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public and qualified pandemic or epidemic products intent to reference the medical counter- Health Service Act, including a supplement by facilitating and encouraging submission measure master file as a part of the submis- or amendment to any such submission, and of data and information to support the devel- sion. the requirements associated with such ref- opment of such products, and through clari- ‘‘(3) REFERENCE BY AN AUTHORIZED PER- erence. fying the authority to cross-reference to SON.—A person submitting an application for ‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: data and information previously submitted review may, where the Secretary determines ‘‘(1) The term ‘master file holder’ means a to the Secretary of Health and Human Serv- appropriate, incorporate by reference all or person who submits data and information to ices (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Sec- part of the contents of a medical counter- the Secretary with the intent to reference or retary’’), including data and information measure master file, if the master file holder authorize another person to reference such submitted to medical countermeasure mas- authorizes the incorporation in writing. data or information to support a medical ter files or other master files. ‘‘(d) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AND RELIANCE countermeasure submission, as described in (b) MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURE MASTER UPON A MASTER FILE BY THE SECRETARY.— subsection (a). FILES.—Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- ‘‘(2) The term ‘medical countermeasure and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) is vide the master file holder with a written no- submission’ means an investigational new amended by inserting after section 565A the tification indicating that the Secretary has drug application under section 505(i), a new following: reviewed and relied upon specified data or in- drug application under section 505(b), or an ‘‘SEC. 565B. MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURE MAS- formation within a master file and the pur- abbreviated new drug application under sec- TER FILES. poses for which such data or information was tion 505(j) of this Act, a biological product li- ‘‘(a) APPLICABILITY OF REFERENCE.— incorporated by reference if the Secretary cense application under section 351(a) of the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A person may submit has reviewed and relied upon such specified Public Health Service Act or a biosimilar bi- data and information in a master file to the data or information to support the approval, ological product license application under Secretary with the intent to reference, or to classification, conditional approval, clear- section 351(k) of the Public Health Service authorize, in writing, another person to ref- ance, licensure, or authorization of a secu- Act, a new animal drug application under erence, such data or information to support rity countermeasure, qualified counter- section 512(b)(1) or abbreviated new animal a medical countermeasure submission (in- measure, or qualified pandemic or epidemic drug application under section 512(b)(2), an cluding a supplement or amendment to any product. The Secretary may rely upon the application for conditional approval of a new such submission), without requiring the mas- data and information within the medical animal drug under section 571, an investiga- ter file holder to disclose the data and infor- countermeasure master file for which such tional device application under section mation to any such persons authorized to written notification was provided in addi- 520(g), an application with respect to a de- reference the master file. Such data and in- tional applications, as applicable and appro- vice under section 515(c), a request for classi- formation shall be available for reference by priate and upon the request of the master fication of a device under section 513(f)(2), a the master file holder or by a person author- file holder so notified in writing or by an au- notification with respect to a device under ized by the master file holder, in accordance thorized person of such holder. section 510(k), or a request for an emergency with applicable privacy and confidentiality ‘‘(2) CERTAIN APPLICATIONS.—If the Sec- use authorization under section 564 to sup- protocols and regulations. retary has reviewed and relied upon specified port— ‘‘(2) REFERENCE OF CERTAIN MASTER data or information within a medical coun- ‘‘(A) the approval, licensure, classification, FILES.—In the case that data or information termeasure master file to support the condi- clearance, conditional approval, or author- within a medical countermeasure master file tional approval of an application under sec- ization of a security countermeasure, quali- is used only to support the conditional ap- tion 571 to subsequently support the ap- fied countermeasure, or qualified pandemic proval of an application filed under section proval, clearance, licensure, or authorization or epidemic product; or 571, such master file may be relied upon to of a security countermeasure, qualified ‘‘(B) a new indication to an approved secu- support the effectiveness of a product that is countermeasure, or qualified pandemic or rity countermeasure, qualified counter- the subject of a subsequent medical counter- epidemic product, the Secretary shall pro- measure, or qualified pandemic or epidemic measure submission only if such application vide a brief written description to the master product. is supplemented by additional data or infor- file holder regarding the elements of the ap- ‘‘(3) The terms ‘qualified countermeasure’, mation to support review and approval in a plication fulfilled by the data or information ‘security countermeasure’, and ‘qualified manner consistent with the standards appli- within the master file and how such data or pandemic or epidemic product’ have the cable to such review and approval for such information contained in such application meanings given such terms in sections 319F– countermeasure, qualified countermeasure, meets the standards of evidence under sub- 1, 319F–2, and 319F–3, respectively, of the or qualified pandemic or epidemic product. section (c) or (d) of section 505, subsection (d) Public Health Service Act.’’. ‘‘(b) MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURE MASTER of section 512, or section 351 of the Public (c) STAKEHOLDER INPUT.—Not later than 18 FILE CONTENT.— Health Service Act (as applicable), which months after the date of enactment of this
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(3) TOPICS.—The meeting under paragraph paredness and Response, shall solicit input (4) The extent to which the guidance issued (1) shall include a discussion of— from stakeholders, including stakeholders under section 565(c) of the Federal Food, (A) the current state of the science of developing security countermeasures, quali- Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb– genomic engineering technologies related to fied countermeasures, or qualified pandemic 4(c)), entitled, ‘‘Product Development Under national health security, including— or epidemic products, and stakeholders de- the Animal Rule: Guidance for Industry’’ (i) medical countermeasure development, veloping technologies to assist in the devel- (issued in October 2015), has assisted in including potential efficiencies in the devel- opment of such countermeasures with re- achieving the purposes described in para- opment pathway and detection technologies; spect to how the Food and Drug Administra- graphs (1), (2), and (3). and tion can advance the use of tools and tech- (b) CONSULTATIONS.—In conducting the (ii) the international and domestic regula- nologies to support and advance the develop- study under subsection (a), the Comptroller tion of products utilizing genome editing ment or manufacture of security counter- General of the United States shall consult technologies; and measures, qualified countermeasures, and with— (B) national security implications, includ- qualified pandemic or epidemic products, in- (1) the Federal agencies responsible for ad- ing— cluding through reliance on cross-referenced vancing, reviewing, and procuring medical (i) capabilities of the United States to le- data and information contained within mas- countermeasures, including the Office of the verage genomic engineering technologies as ter files and submissions previously sub- Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and a part of the medical countermeasure enter- mitted to the Secretary as set forth in sec- Response, the Biomedical Advanced Re- prise, including current applicable research, tion 565B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- search and Development Authority, the Food development, and application efforts under- metic Act, as added by subsection (b). and Drug Administration, and the Depart- way within the Department of Defense; (d) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 2 years after ment of Defense; (ii) the potential for state and non-state the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- (2) manufacturers involved in the research actors to utilize genomic engineering tech- retary, acting through the Commissioner of and development of medical counter- nologies as a national health security threat; Food and Drugs, shall publish draft guidance measures to address biological, chemical, ra- and about how reliance on cross-referenced data diological, or nuclear threats; and (iii) security measures to monitor and as- and information contained within master (3) other biodefense stakeholders, as appli- sess the potential threat that may result files under section 565B of the Federal Food, cable. from utilization of genomic engineering Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by sub- (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after technologies and related technologies for the section (b) or submissions otherwise sub- the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- purpose of compromising national health se- mitted to the Secretary may be used for spe- troller General of the United States shall curity. cific tools or technologies (including plat- submit to the Committee on Health, Edu- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after form technologies) that have the potential to cation, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate the meeting described in subsection (a) is support and advance the development or and the Committee on Energy and Commerce held, the Assistant Secretary for Prepared- manufacture of security countermeasures, of the House of Representatives a report con- ness and Response shall issue a report to the qualified countermeasures, and qualified taining the results of the study conducted congressional committees of jurisdiction on pandemic or epidemic products. The Sec- under subsection (a) and recommendations the topics discussed at such meeting, and retary, acting through the Commissioner of to improve the application and consistency provide recommendations, as applicable, to Food and Drugs, shall publish the final guid- of the requirements under subsections (c) utilize innovations in genomic engineering ance not later than 3 years after the enact- and (d) of section 565 of the Federal Food, (including genome editing) and related tech- ment of this Act. Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb–4) nologies as a part of preparedness and re- to support and expedite the research and de- sponse activities to advance national health SEC. 604. ANIMAL RULE REPORT. velopment of medical countermeasures, as security. Such report shall be issued in a (a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of applicable. manner that does not compromise national the United States shall conduct a study on (d) PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY.— security. the application of the requirements under The Comptroller General of the United SEC. 606. REPORT ON VACCINES DEVELOPMENT. subsections (c) and (d) of section 565 of the of States shall conduct the study and issue the Not later than one year after the date of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act assessment and report under this section in the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of (21 U.S.C. 360bbb–4) (referred to in this sec- a manner that does not compromise national Health and Human Services shall submit to tion as the ‘‘animal rule’’) as a component of security. the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, medical countermeasure advanced develop- SEC. 605. REVIEW OF THE BENEFITS OF GENOMIC and Pensions of the Senate and the Com- ment under the Biomedical Advanced Re- ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND mittee on Energy and Commerce of the search and Development Authority and regu- THEIR POTENTIAL ROLE IN NA- House of Representatives a report describing latory review by the Food and Drug Admin- TIONAL SECURITY. efforts and activities to coordinate with istration. In conducting such study, the (a) MEETING.— other countries and international partners Comptroller General shall examine the fol- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after during recent public health emergencies lowing: the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- with respect to the research and advanced (1) The extent to which advanced develop- retary of Health and Human Services (re- research on, and development of, qualified ment and review of a medical counter- ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) pandemic or epidemic products (as defined in measure are coordinated between the Bio- shall convene a meeting to discuss the poten- section 319F–3 of the Public Health Service medical Advanced Research and Develop- tial role advancements in genomic engineer- Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6d)). Such report may in- ment Authority and the Food and Drug Ad- ing technologies (including genome editing clude information regarding relevant work ministration, including activities that facili- technologies) may have in advancing na- carried out under section 319L(c)(5)(E) of the tate appropriate and efficient design of stud- tional health security. Such meeting shall be Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d– ies to support approval, licensure, and au- held in a manner that does not compromise 7e(c)(5)(E)), through public-private partner- thorization under the animal rule, consistent national security. ships, and through collaborations with other with the recommendations in the animal (2) ATTENDEES.—The attendees of the meet- countries to assist with or expedite the re- rule guidance, issued pursuant to section ing under paragraph (1)— search and development of qualified pan- 565(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- (A) shall include— demic or epidemic products. Such report metic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb–4(c)) and entitled (i) representatives from the Office of the shall not include information that may com- ‘‘Product Development Under the Animal Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and promise national security. Rule: Guidance for Industry’’ (issued in Octo- Response, the National Institutes of Health, SEC. 607. STRENGTHENING MOSQUITO ABATE- ber 2015), to resolve discrepancies in the de- the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- MENT FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH. sign of adequate and well-controlled efficacy tion, and the Food and Drug Administration; (a) REAUTHORIZATION OF MOSQUITO ABATE- studies conducted in animal models related and MENT FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM.— to the provision of substantial evidence of ef- (ii) representatives from academic, private, Section 317S (42 U.S.C. 247b–21) is amended— fectiveness for the product approved, li- and nonprofit entities with expertise in ge- (1) in subsection (a)(1)(B)— censed, or authorized under the animal rule. nome engineering technologies, biopharma- (A) by inserting ‘‘including programs to (2) The consistency of the application of ceuticals, medicine, or biodefense, and other address emerging infectious mosquito-borne the animal rule among and between review relevant stakeholders; and diseases,’’ after ‘‘subdivisions for control divisions within the Food and Drug Adminis- (B) may include— programs,’’; and tration. (i) other representatives from the Depart- (B) by inserting ‘‘or improving existing (3) The flexibility pursuant to the animal ment of Health and Human Services, as the control programs’’ before the period at the rule to address variations in countermeasure Secretary determines appropriate; and end; development and review processes, including (ii) representatives from the Department (2) in subsection (b)— the extent to which qualified animal models of Homeland Security, the Department of (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘, includ- are adopted and used within the Food and Defense, the Department of Agriculture, and ing improvement,’’ after ‘‘operation’’;
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(B) in paragraph (2)— (d) STRATEGIC INNOVATION PARTNER.—Sec- the Secretary has used the authority under (i) in subparagraph (A)— tion 319L(c)(4)(E)(ix) (42 U.S.C. 247d– this subsection to withhold information from (I) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the 7e(c)(4)(E)(ix)) is amended by striking ‘‘2022’’ disclosure, as well as the nature of any re- end; and inserting ‘‘2023’’. quest under section 552 of title 5, United (II) in clause (iii), by striking the semi- (e) LIMITED ANTITRUST EXEMPTION.— States Code that was denied using such au- colon at the end and inserting ‘‘, including (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 405 of the Pan- thority.’’; and an emerging infectious mosquito-borne dis- demic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (4) in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, ease that presents a serious public health (Public Law 109–417; 42 U.S.C. 247d–6a note) is by striking ‘‘12’’ and inserting ‘‘17’’. threat; or’’; and amended— SEC. 702. LOCATION OF MATERIALS IN THE (III) by adding at the end the following: (A) in subsection (a)(1)(A)— STOCKPILE. ‘‘(iv) a public health emergency due to the (i) by striking ‘‘Secretary of Health and Subsection (d) of section 319F–2 (42 U.S.C. incidence or prevalence of a mosquito-borne Human Services (referred to in this sub- 247d–6b) is amended to read as follows: disease that presents a serious public health section as the ‘Secretary’)’’ and inserting ‘‘(d) DISCLOSURES.—No Federal agency may threat;’’; and ‘‘Secretary’’; disclose under section 552 of title 5, United (ii) by amending subparagraph (D) to read (ii) by striking ‘‘of the Public Health Serv- States Code any information identifying the as follows: ice Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b)) (as amended by location at which materials in the stockpile ‘‘(D)(i) is located in a State that has re- this Act’’; described in subsection (a) are stored, or ceived a grant under subsection (a); or (iii) by striking ‘‘of the Public Health other information regarding the contents or ‘‘(ii) that demonstrates to the Secretary Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6a)) (as amended deployment capability of the stockpile that that the control program is consistent with by this Act’’; and could compromise national security.’’. (iv) by striking ‘‘of the Public Health Serv- existing State mosquito control plans or SEC. 703. CYBERSECURITY. policies, or other applicable State prepared- ice Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6d)’’; (a) STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRE- ness plans.’’; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘12-year’’ PAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO CYBERSECURITY (C) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking ‘‘that and inserting ‘‘17-year’’; THREATS.— extraordinary’’ and all that follows through (C) by redesignating such section 405 as (1) STRATEGY.—Not later than 18 months section 319L–1; and the period at the end and inserting the fol- after the date of enactment of this Act, the lowing: ‘‘that— (D) by transferring such section 319L–1, as Secretary of Health and Human Services (re- ‘‘(i) extraordinary economic conditions in redesignated, to the Public Health Service ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) the political subdivision or consortium of po- Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.), to appear after shall prepare and submit to the relevant litical subdivisions involved justify the waiv- section 319L of such Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–7e). committees of Congress a strategy for public er; or (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— health preparedness and response to address ‘‘(ii) the geographical area covered by a po- (A) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- cybersecurity threats (as defined in section litical subdivision or consortium for a grant tents in section 1(b) of the Pandemic and All- 102 of Cybersecurity Information Sharing under paragraph (1) has an extreme mosquito Hazards Preparedness Act (Public Law 109– Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1501)) that present a control need due to— 417) is amended by striking the item related threat to national health security. Such ‘‘(I) the size or density of the potentially to section 405. impacted human population; (B) REFERENCE.—Section 319L(c)(4)(A)(iii) strategy shall include— ‘‘(II) the size or density of a mosquito pop- (42 U.S.C. 247d–7e) is amended by striking (A) identifying the duties, functions, and ulation that requires heightened control; or ‘‘section 405 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards preparedness goals for which the Secretary is ‘‘(III) the severity of the mosquito-borne Preparedness Act’’ and inserting ‘‘section responsible in order to prepare for and re- disease, such that expected serious adverse 319L–1’’. spond to such cybersecurity threats, includ- health outcomes for the human population (f) INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVI- ing metrics by which to measure success in justify the waiver.’’; and SIONS.—Subsection (e)(1) of section 319L (42 meeting preparedness goals; (D) by amending paragraph (6) to read as U.S.C. 247d–7e(e)(1)) is amended— (B) identifying gaps in public health capa- follows: (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read bilities to achieve such preparedness goals; ‘‘(6) NUMBER OF GRANTS.—A political sub- as follows: and division or a consortium of political subdivi- ‘‘(A) NONDISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.— (C) strategies to address identified gaps sions may not receive more than one grant ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Information described in and strengthen public health emergency pre- under paragraph (1).’’; and clause (ii) shall be deemed to be information paredness and response capabilities to ad- (3) in subsection (f)— described in section 552(b)(3) of title 5, dress such cybersecurity threats. (A) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘for fiscal United States Code. (2) PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY.— year 2003, and such sums as may be necessary ‘‘(ii) INFORMATION DESCRIBED.—The infor- The Secretary shall make such strategy for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007’’ mation described in this clause is informa- available to the Committee on Health, Edu- and inserting ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2019 tion relevant to programs of the Department cation, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, through 2023’’; of Health and Human Services that could the Committee on Energy and Commerce of (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘the Pub- compromise national security and reveal sig- the House of Representatives, and other con- lic Health Security and Bioterrorism Pre- nificant and not otherwise publicly known gressional committees of jurisdiction, in a paredness and Response Act of 2002’’ and in- vulnerabilities of existing medical or public manner that does not compromise national serting ‘‘this Act and other medical and pub- health defenses against chemical, biological, security. lic health preparedness and response laws’’; radiological, or nuclear threats, and is com- (b) COORDINATION OF PREPAREDNESS FOR and prised of— AND RESPONSE TO ALL-HAZARDS PUBLIC (C) in paragraph (3)— ‘‘(I) specific technical data or scientific in- HEALTH EMERGENCIES.—Subparagraph (D) of (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking formation that is created or obtained during section 2811(b)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300hh–10(b)(4)) is ‘‘2004’’ and inserting ‘‘2019’’; and the countermeasure and product advanced amended to read as follows: (ii) by striking ‘‘2004,’’ and inserting research and development carried out under ‘‘(D) POLICY COORDINATION AND STRATEGIC ‘‘2019,’’. subsection (c); DIRECTION.—Provide integrated policy co- (b) EPIDEMIOLOGY-LABORATORY CAPACITY ‘‘(II) information pertaining to the loca- ordination and strategic direction, before, GRANTS.—Section 2821 (42 U.S.C. 300hh–31) is tion security, personnel, and research mate- during, and following public health emer- amended— rials and methods of high-containment lab- gencies, with respect to all matters related (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ‘‘, in- oratories conducting research with select to Federal public health and medical pre- cluding mosquito and other vector-borne dis- agents, toxins, or other agents with a mate- paredness and execution and deployment of eases,’’ after ‘‘infectious diseases’’; and rial threat determination under section the Federal response for public health emer- (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘2010 319F–2(c)(2); or gencies and incidents covered by the Na- through 2013’’ and inserting ‘‘2019 through ‘‘(III) security and vulnerability assess- tional Response Plan described in section 2023’’. ments.’’; 504(a)(6) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 314(a)(6)), or any successor TITLE VII—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (2) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); plan; and such Federal responses covered by SEC. 701. REAUTHORIZATIONS AND EXTENSIONS. (3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the the National Cybersecurity Incident Re- (a) VETERANS AFFAIRS.—Section 8117(g) of sponse Plan developed under section 228(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by following: the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. striking ‘‘2014 through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘(C) REPORTING.—One year after the date 149(c)), including public health emergencies ‘‘2019 through 2023’’. of enactment of the Pandemic and All-Haz- or incidents related to cybersecurity threats (b) VACCINE TRACKING AND DISTRIBUTION.— ards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Section 319A(e) (42 U.S.C. 247d–1(e)) is amend- Act of 2019, and annually thereafter, the Sec- that present a threat to national health se- ed by striking ‘‘2014 through 2018’’ and in- retary shall report to the Committee on curity.’’. serting ‘‘2019 through 2023’’. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of SEC. 704. STRATEGY AND REPORT. (c) TEMPORARY REASSIGNMENT.—Section the Senate and the Committee on Energy Not later than 14 days after the date of the 319(e)(8) (42 U.S.C. 247d(e)(8)) is amended by and Commerce of the House of Representa- enactment of this Act, the Secretary of striking ‘‘2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2023’’. tives on the number of instances in which Health and Human Services, in coordination
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Representatives, the Committee on Health, countermeasure, or qualified pandemic or This bill reauthorizes critical pro- Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Sen- epidemic product, as defined in sections grams that ensure our Nation is pre- ate, and other relevant congressional com- 319F–1, 319F–2, and 319F–3, respectively, of pared to respond to naturally occurring mittees— the Public Health Service Act, any informa- and manmade disasters. Events over (1) a formal strategy, including inter- tion that the Secretary determines has a sig- the past few years—the ongoing mea- departmental actions and efforts to reunify nificant potential to affect national secu- sles outbreak, destructive wildfires and children with their parents or guardians, in rity. hurricanes, and the reemergence of all cases in which such children have been ‘‘(B) PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT.—In the case separated from their parents or guardians as that the Secretary, pursuant to subpara- Ebola—as well as the constant looming a result of the initiative announced on April graph (A)(ii), does not make information threat of a biological attack by an- 6, 2018, and due to prosecution under section publicly available, the Secretary shall pro- other nation or a hostile state enemy 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality vide on the internet website of the Food and underscore the importance of this leg- Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(a)), if the parent or guard- Drug Administration an acknowledgment of islation. ian chooses such reunification and the the information that has not been disclosed, These threats are real, and our coun- child— pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii).’’. try must be prepared to adequately re- (A) was separated from a parent or guard- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- spond to them. Our experience with ian and placed into a facility funded by the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Department of Health and Human Services; each one of those hazards reminds us (B) as of the date of the enactment of this California (Ms. ESHOO) and the gentle- that our country is not yet adequately Act, remains in the care of the Department woman from Indiana (Mrs. BROOKS) prepared to deal with potentially dev- of Health and Human Services; and each will control 20 minutes. astating, widespread public health cri- (C) can be safely reunited with such parent The Chair recognizes the gentle- ses. That is why this legislation is so or guardian; and woman from California. critical, and this reauthorization meets (2) a report on challenges and deficiencies GENERAL LEAVE the challenges that we face today and related to the oversight of, and care for, un- Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I ask accompanied alien children and appro- those we anticipate facing in the fu- priately reuniting such children with their unanimous consent that all Members ture. parents or guardians, and the actions taken may have 5 legislative days in which to The bill provides the authorization to address any challenges and deficiencies revise and extend their remarks and in- and Federal resources to invest in pro- related to unaccompanied alien children in clude extraneous material on S. 1379. grams that allow the Biomedical Ad- the custody of the Department of Health and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there vanced Research and Development Au- Human Services, including deficiencies iden- objection to the request of the gentle- thority, or BARDA, to develop medical tified and publicly reported by Congress, the woman from California? countermeasures for use after a public Government Accountability Office, or the in- There was no objection. health emergency and to address anti- spectors general of the Department of Health Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I yield and Human Services or other Federal depart- microbial resistance. PAHPA-I reau- ments. myself such time as I may consume. thorizes the HHS National Advisory Madam Speaker, I rise in support of SEC. 705. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. Committee on Children and Disasters this bipartisan legislation, the Pan- (a) PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT.—Title III and also authorizes the Children’s Pre- (42 U.S.C. 241 et seq.) is amended— demic and All-Hazards Preparedness paredness Unit at the CDC. (1) in paragraphs (1) and (5) of section 319F– and Advancing Innovation Act, fondly It also establishes an advisory coun- 1(a) (42 U.S.C. 247d–6a(a)), by striking ‘‘sec- called PAHPA, so that is the way I am cil for people with disabilities and an tion 319F(h)’’ each place such term appears going to refer to it. advisory council on seniors to focus on and inserting ‘‘section 319F(e)’’; and In January of this year, the House the needs of these special populations (2) in section 319K(a) (42 U.S.C. 247d–7d(a)), passed a version of this legislation by a during a public health emergency. by striking ‘‘section 319F(h)(4)’’ and insert- vote of 401–17. It was the first suspen- ing ‘‘section 319F(e)(4)’’. sion that was considered in this new b 1445 (b) PUBLIC HEALTH SECURITY GRANTS.—Sec- tion 319C–1(b)(2) (42 U.S.C. 247d–3a(b)(2)) is Congress, and so I am really very, very It also, very importantly, includes a amended— pleased that the Senate finally took up proposal to prioritize bringing nursing (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘indi- this critical legislation and sent it homes back onto the power grid at the viduals,,’’ and inserting ‘‘individuals,’’; and back to the House for us to consider same time as hospitals after a disaster, (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘make once again. and it includes provisions related to re- satisfactory annual improvement and de- The bill strips out an unrelated issue gional health partnerships, pregnant scribe’’ and inserting ‘‘makes satisfactory that the Senate had to struggle with, and postpartum women, and environ- annual improvement and describes’’. and it simply includes the public mental health. (c) EMERGENCY USE INSTRUCTIONS.—Sub- paragraph (A) of section 564A(e)(2) of the health emergency and response legisla- PAHPA expired last September 30— Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 tion that my wonderful partner, Rep- that is, September 30 of 2018—so reau- U.S.C. 360bbb–3a(e)(2)) is amended by strik- resentative SUSAN BROOKS, and I have thorizing these programs is imperative ing ‘‘subsection (a)(1)(C)(i)’’ and inserting worked on for over a year. Imagine how to our national security. ‘‘subsection (a)(1)(C)’’. relieved we are and thrilled we are to Madam Speaker, I am proud of the (d) PRODUCTS HELD FOR EMERGENCY USE.— be on the floor today with this. Our legislation. I urge my colleagues to Section 564B(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, legislation reflects months of negotia- once again vote for it. and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb–3b) is tions and compromise reached by the I have said this many times, but it is amended— worth restating again: I salute and (1) in subparagraph (B), by inserting a House and Senate. comma after ‘‘505’’; and We know the importance of the bill couldn’t have had a better, more dedi- (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘or we are considering today, and it actu- cated partner in this effort than Con- section 564A’’ before the period at the end. ally is critical to our national security. gresswoman SUSAN BROOKS. We look (e) TRANSPARENCY.—Section 507(c)(3) of the In 2001, our country endured the hor- forward to the bill going directly to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 rific attacks on September 11 and the President’s desk and being signed into U.S.C. 357(c)(3)) is amended— anthrax attacks that followed shortly law so we can get to work on other (1) by striking ‘‘Nothing in’’ and inserting thereafter. Congress realized at that things. the following: time that our country was not prepared Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in’’; (2) by inserting ‘‘or directing’’ after ‘‘au- to coordinate responses to mass cas- ance of my time. thorizing’’; ualty events or chemical attacks, and Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam (3) by striking ‘‘disclose any’’ and inserting it is why I wrote the legislation with Speaker, I yield myself such time as I ‘‘disclose— then-Representative RICHARD BURR to may consume.
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Last year, the PAHPA also improves State and one of the original authors and a leader FDA approved the first drug ever to local public health security by reau- in the 2006 PAHPA bill and the lead au- treat smallpox and approved an thorizing the National Disaster Med- thor of the last reauthorization in 2013. autoinjector which provides that one- ical System so that we have the needed Along with Representative ESHOO, time dose of an antidote to block the workforce, the experts in the work- this work would not have been done effects of nerve agents. The approval of force, when facing a public health without Chairman PALLONE, Ranking TPOXX and Seizalam will help protect emergency like we currently face right Member WALDEN, and Representative Americans from biological attacks. now with 981 measle cases across 26 Dr. BURGESS. We have worked closely But the threats we are facing are not States. with Senators BURR, ALEXANDER, hypothetical. The ongoing Ebola out- The current number of measles cases CASEY, and MURRAY to craft this reau- break—and it is ongoing—is now the is the highest number of cases in the thorization of PAHPA. second largest outbreak in history. United States in nearly three decades, PAHPA is a bipartisan public health Since August of 2018, more than 1,000 with just 41 new cases reported last and national security effort to ensure people in the DRC, Democratic Repub- week. So this allows the ASPR to reas- our Nation is better prepared to re- lic of the Congo, have died from Ebola. sign and move health professionals dur- spond to public health emergencies re- More than 2,000 cases have been re- ing public health emergencies. sulting from chemical, biological, radi- ported, with 14 new, confirmed cases PAHPA also ensures a coordinated ological, or nuclear attacks, whether it just within the last week. healthcare response to natural disas- be from a terrorist group or nation- We also know that Zika virus con- ters. The many hurricanes—Florence, state, a natural disaster or emerging tinues to be a threat. The majority of Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria—killed infectious diseases. people infected with Zika don’t develop hundreds of Americans and showed us I was the United States attorney for symptoms, but the Zika infection dur- we have to do better to prioritize the the Southern District of Indiana during ing pregnancy can cause horrible con- needs of every person in our commu- the 2001 anthrax attacks. In September genital abnormalities. Eighty-six coun- nity. PAHPA does that by prioritizing of ‘01, shortly after 9/11, the anthrax at- tries have reported evidence of mos- our most vulnerable populations: chil- dren, seniors, and people with disabil- tacks infected more than 17 people and quito-transmitted Zika. killed 5. I share this because of the threats ities. We can’t forget about the volunteers Not only was Congress a target, with like Ebola and Zika. Reauthorizing and who work to save lives in the wake of letters containing anthrax spores sent increasing funding for the BioShield natural disasters. In addition to Good to Senators Daschle and Leahy, but Special Reserve Fund and BARDA, the Samaritan provisions within PAHPA even my own U.S. attorney’s office in Biomedical Advanced Research and De- that will provide new liability protec- Indiana dealt with a hoax when we re- velopment Authority, are critically tions for medical professionals who ceived a letter with powder inside. important. volunteer after a disaster, this bill also It was a scary time because those PAHPA increases funding for BARDA ensures that more healthcare profes- types of letters were sent all across the from $2.8 billion to $7.1 billion over 10 sionals, like nurses and doctors, can be country. It was a very scary time for years because BARDA’s work over the hired and trained when facing a public our Nation, the hoaxes that I and oth- last decade has resulted in FDA ap- health crisis by strengthening our Na- ers received, but it helped illustrate provals of more than 42 different med- tional Disaster Medical System. the importance of having accurate ical countermeasures. And, very importantly, it ensures we diagnostics. Development of medical counter- have a robust supply of vaccines; basic In the 18 years since then, these measures is lengthy. It is a risky en- equipment like gloves, Hazmat suits, types of threats—the actual threats of deavor. It is why sending a clear signal and masks; and more in our strategic chemical, biological, radiological, and that BARDA remains a strong and national stockpile located all across nuclear—continue to grow. In fact, committed partner with academic in- the country so that these professionals every day, our adversaries are looking stitutions and the private sector in have the equipment and the tools that for more effective and faster ways to these efforts is so important. they need. produce a threat. It is not a question of So, while the investments BARDA is Finally, PAHPA includes provisions if we will face a threat; it is a question making into innovative research and from the Subcommittee on Health of when. new treatments are critical, it is also Ranking Member BURGESS’ MISSION People may not realize, but a single important that we continue to address ZERO bill. Today will be the fifth time gallon of concentrated anthrax can the threats that have been around for the House has passed these provisions contain enough spores to kill every in- years. that authorize grants to trauma cen- dividual on the planet. In 1918, the pandemic influenza killed ters to enable military trauma teams According to a 2017 report from the about 20 to 50 million people around to provide care at our centers. Harvard Kennedy School, the Belfer the globe, including 675,000 people here These important provisions will inte- Center for Science and International in the United States. Experts predict grate military trauma providers into Affairs, in 2015, the North Korean State we are due for another global pandemic trainings and drills for public health media released a series of photographs influenza. emergencies to not only allow civilians of the Pyongyang Biotechnical Insti- Research funded by BARDA has al- the chance to learn about the mili- tute. The photos revealed that North ready significantly expanded our do- tary’s best practices, but give our mili- Korea could produce military-sized mestic vaccine production capability, tary trauma care providers the oppor- batches of biological weapons—specifi- and the bill we are considering today tunity to use their cutting-edge exper- cally, anthrax—at this facility. will authorize $250 million more for the tise without leaving the military. North Korea is believed to have Assistant Secretary for Preparedness This public health, national security started a biological weapons program and Response, or the ASPR, to address bill is the result of months of work, in the sixties and is now assumed to threats like pandemic influenza. and I want to commend the Energy and have several pathogens in possession. Specifically, PAHPA directs the Commerce staff on both sides of the Smallpox is highly contagious, and ASPR to work to increase manufac- aisle and, particularly, our staffs— individuals remain contagious until turing capacity and stockpile these Catherine Knowles and Rachel Fybel— that last smallpox scab falls off. Un- medical countermeasures. While the for their tireless work in ensuring that treated smallpox is twice as contagious PAHPA bill we are considering today this got through both the House and as the flu and more than three times as authorizes funding for research into the Senate.
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I am glad we are going National Biodefense Strategy the ad- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam to have this vote today. Our govern- ministration released last fall, and it Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- ment officials need these tools at their will ensure that our Nation is better tleman from Oregon (Mr. WALDEN), disposal, and I thank my colleagues for prepared. The administration’s Na- ranking member of the Committee on the terrific work they have done to get tional Biodefense Strategy is designed Energy and Commerce. He had been us to this point. to improve the coordination and com- chair at one time, when it passed one Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam munication between agencies, so the time out of the House, but now is rank- Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- United States is better protected ing. I want to thank him so much for tleman from Georgia (Mr. CARTER), a against naturally-occurring threats, or his work. fellow Energy and Commerce Com- whether they might be deliberate at- Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, I mittee member, the only pharmacist in tacks. thank both my friend from California Congress, who knows more about these Again, I urge my colleagues to sup- and my friend from Indiana, who really issues than most. I appreciate his part- port this critical piece of legislation. It did amazing work on this legislation— nership and work on this important would not have been possible but for not once, but twice, and probably a few piece of legislation. the incredible partnership of Congress- times in between—to get it to this Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam woman ESHOO and the leadership that point. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for she and her office and the Energy and I am delighted to stand on this House Commerce Committee has dem- floor once again and support PAHPA, yielding. onstrated in this very important piece the Pandemic and All-Hazards Pre- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- of public health and national security paredness and Advancing Innovation port of the Pandemic and All-Hazards legislation. Act. Preparedness and Advancing Innova- This is really important. I think my tion Act, also known as PAHPA. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- colleagues have spoken of the specific It is a good thing we are here to vote ance of my time. reasons that we can talk about here on on this bill today, but the work on this Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I yield the House floor. In the classified set- issue has been going on for a while. myself such time as I may consume. I would just like to make a few com- tings that we have had, we all know We held reauthorization hearings in how serious this threat is and how im- the Energy and Commerce Committee ments in closing because I don’t have portant it is for us to work together to in June of last year and were able to any more speakers and assert my right address it, and we have done that in pass the bill through the committee to close last. the last Congress and now in this Con- and out of the House shortly there- I think every good word that could be gress. after. said about this legislation has already So, I want to thank my friend Mr. We again passed PAHPA in January, been stated, so I want to urge all of my PALLONE, who chairs the committee which has continued to be championed colleagues to vote ‘‘aye’’ on this. It is now, for continuing this effort to ad- by my good friend Mrs. BROOKS of Indi- legislation that has been scrutinized vance this bill forward, and especially ana. and re-scrutinized, and even though it thank Representatives BROOKS and PAHPA is important legislation that has taken time and gone past its reau- ESHOO for their tireless work to really will improve our Nation’s public thorization date, that makes it all the get this across the finish line. health, medical preparedness, and re- more important that it be passed be- PAHPA does enable critical partner- sponse capabilities for emergencies. cause the agencies really cannot do ships between the Federal Government Whether it is a natural disaster, an ac- what we have been describing, and this and State and local authorities and the cidental catastrophe, or a deliberate has gone on since last October. private sector. This will help ensure act of terror, it is the contents of this I think that the bookends on this are that our country is responsibly pre- bill that will keep Americans safe. national security and public health pared for and able to respond to public This bill will upgrade our prepared- preparedness for manmade disasters health emergencies. ness by boosting our domestic biologi- and others, and neither one of these It is not a matter of if, as everyone cal surveillance systems and help up- can be addressed by any individual. said already, but when the next pan- grade our medical countermeasures. This has to be done by us on behalf of demic or emergency will strike. From This bill also takes a particular look our country. pandemic flu to cybersecurity inci- at how we address antimicrobial resist- So I want to thank Catherine dents, our government agencies at all ance so we can help protect future gen- Knowles for her very fine work in levels must have the tools to respond erations from the threat of widespread working with Rachel Fybel from my of- to these threats, and we must make pandemic. fice. We really pay tribute to you be- sure they have them. cause they have worked so hard every In my own State of Oregon, we face a b 1500 single day, not just for weeks, not just constant threat from wildfires, floods, Living on the Georgia coast, my dis- for months, but well over a year to get air quality issues, and other things. trict understands the threat of natural us to this point. But we also have begun to prepare for disasters in the form of hurricanes all I urge all colleagues to support this what we are told will be a devastating too well. This bill improves our dis- legislation. We are proud to rec- earthquake at some point, known as aster response coordination, so we min- ommend it to them. Cascadia, which could take thousands imize the human toll of these deadly Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- of lives in Oregon and leave behind tens storms. ance of my time, of billions of dollars worth of damage Since funding expired on September Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise and disable our major airport, take 30th of last year, the House has voted in strong support of S. 1379, the ‘‘Pandemic down bridges. Basically, everybody on multiple times to reauthorize PAHPA. and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing the west side of the State would have I look forward to President Trump Innovation Act of 2019’’ (PAHPAI), which in- to come over to the east side. This is signing this vital, lifesaving legislation creases our essential efforts to ensure the predicted. Earthquakes have happened into law. United States is prepared to respond to na- before; recorded history shows it; and I urge my colleagues to support this tional disasters and crises. we are overdue. legislation. After the horrific terrorist attacks of Sep- So this is the kind of legislation that Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam tember 11, 2001 and the preceding anthrax at- would help. It would make sure that Speaker, I am prepared to close. tacks, Congress recognized that the United
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Rule making. cent years, the threats to our country have ment Authority (BARDA), which is invaluable Sec. 129. Confidentiality of information. changed, and PAHPAI must be updated to en- to our response capabilities. Sec. 130. Grant program to assist eligible appli- sure that we are prepared to respond to in- S. 1379 is essential to ensuring that the cants. creasing natural disasters, emerging infectious United States is prepared to provide quality Sec. 131. Provisions affecting eligibility for ad- justment of status. diseases, and chemical, biological, and nu- care to those in need after devastating events. Sec. 132. Supplementary surcharge for ap- clear attacks. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pointed counsel. S. 1379 has been adapted to meet the join me in supporting S. 1379 to establish and Sec. 133. Annual report on provisional denial mounting challenges that face us today and strengthen the nation’s emergency prepared- authority. those that will face our children tomorrow. ness in the face of health crises and national TITLE II—AMERICAN PROMISE ACT As a biodefense bill, PAHPAI will further disasters. Sec. 201. Short title. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The protect our country from internal and external Subtitle A—Treatment of Certain Nationals of terrorists. question is on the motion offered by Certain Countries Designated for Temporary As a health care response bill, PAHPAI cre- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Depar- ates and ensures coordinated healthcare ef- ESHOO) that the House suspend the ture forts in the face of natural disasters such as rules and pass the bill, S. 1379. Sec. 211. Adjustment of status for certain na- hurricanes. The question was taken; and (two- tionals of certain countries des- This bill also addresses the nation’s need thirds being in the affirmative) the ignated for temporary protected for pandemic preparedness. rules were suspended and the bill was status or deferred enforced depar- Texas has experienced pandemics first passed. ture. hand—with the first diagnosed case of Ebola A motion to reconsider was laid on Subtitle B—General Provisions in the United States in 2014. the table. Sec. 221. Definitions. Thomas Eric Duncan after traveling from Af- f Sec. 222. Submission of biometric and bio- graphic data; background checks. rica to visit family members in Dallas, Texas AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE Sec. 223. Limitation on removal; application became ill. ACT OF 2019 and fee exemption; waiver of He went to Texas Health Presbyterian Hos- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, pur- grounds for inadmissibility and pital Dallas for care but was not admitted after suant to House Resolution 415, I call up other conditions on eligible indi- presenting with a 103-degree temperature, viduals. the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the can- and Ebola symptoms. Sec. 224. Determination of continuous presence. cellation of removal and adjustment of At the time the CDC had alerted all doctors, Sec. 225. Exemption from numerical limitations. status of certain aliens, and for other hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies with alerts Sec. 226. Availability of administrative and ju- purposes, and ask for its immediate dicial review. to screen all patients for Ebola symptoms. consideration. Sec. 227. Documentation requirements. Mr. Duncan’s Ebola symptoms worsened The Clerk read the title of the bill. Sec. 228. Rule making. over the days following his visit to Texas The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Sec. 229. Confidentiality of information. Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, and he ant to House Resolution 415, the Sec. 230. Grant program to assist eligible appli- returned by ambulance to the hospital and amendment in the nature of a sub- cants. only then was he finally admitted for treat- Sec. 231. Provisions affecting eligibility for ad- stitute consisting of the text of Rules justment of status. ment. Committee Print 116–16, modified by TITLE I—DREAM ACT By that time his condition had worsened, the amendment printed in House Re- and Mr. Duncan died from Ebola. port 116–102, is adopted, and the bill, as SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. His death was a tragedy and the two nurses This title may be cited as the ‘‘Dream Act of amended, is considered read. 2019’’. who were infected while trying to care for him The text of the bill, as amended, is as are heroes. follows: Subtitle A—Treatment of Certain Long-term Two years later, in 2016, the Zika Virus Residents Who Entered the United States as H.R. 6 Children pandemic reached Texas carried by mosqui- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- toes. SEC. 111. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS ON A resentatives of the United States of America in CONDITIONAL BASIS FOR CERTAIN This disease attacked babies while devel- Congress assembled. LONG-TERM RESIDENTS WHO EN- oping in their mother’s womb, which destroyed SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. TERED THE UNITED STATES AS brain tissue, resulting in severe brain and cra- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as CHILDREN. nial deformities. the ‘‘American Dream and Promise Act of 2019’’. (a) CONDITIONAL BASIS FOR STATUS.—Not- Houston, Texas, has a tropical climate with (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- withstanding any other provision of law, and many climatic similarities with other states tents for this Act is as follows: except as provided in section 113(c)(2), an alien shall be considered, at the time of obtaining the along the Gulf Coast, parts of Central and Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I—DREAM ACT status of an alien lawfully admitted for perma- South America as well as the Caribbean. nent residence under this section, to have ob- Sec. 101. Short title. Tropical climates are hospitable to mosquitoes tained such status on a conditional basis subject that carry the Zika Virus. Subtitle A—Treatment of Certain Long-term to the provisions of this title. I have shared concerns among Federal, Residents Who Entered the United States as (b) REQUIREMENTS.— state, and local agency officials regarding a Children (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other need to have a plan to address future Sec. 111. Permanent resident status on a condi- provision of law, the Secretary or the Attorney tional basis for certain long-term pandemics our nation may face. General shall cancel the removal of, and adjust residents who entered the United to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for This bill will pave the way for much needed States as children. permanent residence on a conditional basis, or work in pandemic preparedness. Sec. 112. Terms of permanent resident status on without the conditional basis as provided in sec- PAHPAI will ensure that more health care a conditional basis. tion 113(c)(2), an alien who is inadmissible or professionals can be hired and trained to Sec. 113. Removal of conditional basis of perma- deportable from the United States (or is under a prioritize vulnerable populations such as chil- nent resident status. grant of Deferred Enforced Departure or has dren, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Subtitle B—General Provisions temporary protected status under section 244 of To incentivize and protect practitioners, this Sec. 121. Definitions. the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. bill will also provide health care professionals Sec. 122. Submission of biometric and bio- 1254a)) if— graphic data; background checks. (A) the alien has been continuously physically who volunteer after natural disasters with li- Sec. 123. Limitation on removal; application present in the United States since the date that ability coverage. and fee exemption; waiver of is 4 years before the date of the enactment of To support disaster workers and devastated grounds for inadmissibility and this Act; communities, PAHPAI will also ensure the other conditions on eligible indi- (B) the alien was younger than 18 years of availability of health care supplies by stocking viduals. age on the date on which the alien entered the
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(i) subject to section 123(d), is not inadmissible any of the following apply: (C) PUBLIC SAFETY DETERMINATION.—For pur- under paragraph (1), (6)(E), (6)(G), (8), or (10) (A) The alien is inadmissible under paragraph poses of subparagraph (B)(ii), the Secretary of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nation- (2) or (3) of section 212(a) of the Immigration shall consider the recency of the conviction or ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)); and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)). adjudication; the length of any imposed sen- (ii) has not ordered, incited, assisted, or other- (B) Excluding any offense under State law for tence or placement; the nature and seriousness wise participated in the persecution of any per- which an essential element is the alien’s immi- of the conviction or adjudication, including son on account of race, religion, nationality, gration status, and any minor traffic offense, whether the elements of the offense include the membership in a particular social group, or po- the alien has been convicted of— unlawful possession or use of a deadly weapon litical opinion; and (i) any felony offense; to commit an offense or other conduct intended (iii) is not barred from adjustment of status (ii) 3 or more misdemeanor offenses (excluding to cause serious bodily injury; and any miti- under this title based on the criminal and na- simple possession of cannabis or cannabis-re- gating factors pertaining to the alien’s role in tional security grounds described under sub- lated paraphernalia, any offense involving can- the commission of the offense. section (c), subject to the provisions of such sub- nabis or cannabis-related paraphernalia which (D) GANG PARTICIPATION.—An alien is de- section; and is no longer prosecutable in the State in which scribed in this subparagraph if the alien has, (D) the alien— the conviction was entered, and any offense in- within the 5 years immediately preceding the (i) has been admitted to an institution of volving civil disobedience without violence) not date of the application, knowingly, willfully, higher education; occurring on the same date, and not arising out and voluntarily participated in offenses com- (ii) has been admitted to an area career and of the same act, omission, or scheme of mis- mitted by a criminal street gang (as described in technical education school at the postsecondary conduct; or subsections (a) and (c) of section 521 of title 18, level; (iii) a misdemeanor offense of domestic vio- United States Code) with the intent to promote (iii) in the United States, has obtained— lence, unless the alien demonstrates that such or further the commission of such offenses. (I) a high school diploma or a commensurate crime is related to the alien having been— (E) EVIDENTIARY LIMITATION.—For purposes alternative award from a public or private high (I) a victim of domestic violence, sexual as- of subparagraph (D), allegations of gang mem- school; sault, stalking, child abuse or neglect, abuse or bership obtained from a State or Federal in- (II) a General Education Development creden- neglect in later life, or human trafficking; house or local database, or a network of data- tial, a high school equivalency diploma recog- (II) battered or subjected to extreme cruelty; bases used for the purpose of recording and nized under State law, or another similar State- or sharing activities of alleged gang members authorized credential; (III) a victim of criminal activity described in (III) a credential or certificate from an area across law enforcement agencies, shall not es- section 101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of the Immigration and career and technical education school at the tablish the participation described in such para- Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii)). secondary level; or graph. (2) WAIVERS FOR CERTAIN MISDEMEANORS.— (IV) a recognized postsecondary credential; or (F) NOTICE.— (iv) is enrolled in secondary school or in an For humanitarian purposes, family unity, or if (i) IN GENERAL.—Prior to rendering a discre- education program assisting students in— otherwise in the public interest, the Secretary tionary decision under this paragraph, the Sec- (I) obtaining a high school diploma or its rec- may— retary of Homeland Security shall provide writ- ognized equivalent under State law; (A) waive the grounds of inadmissibility under ten notice of the intent to provisionally deny the (II) passing the General Education Develop- subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section application to the alien (or the alien’s counsel ment test, a high school equivalence diploma ex- 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of record, if any) by certified mail and, if an amination, or other similar State-authorized (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)), unless the conviction form- electronic mail address is provided, by electronic exam; ing the basis for inadmissibility would otherwise mail (or other form of electronic communica- (III) obtaining a certificate or credential from render the alien ineligible under paragraph tion). Such notice shall— an area career and technical education school (1)(B) (subject to subparagraph (B)); and (I) articulate with specificity all grounds for providing education at the secondary level; or (B) for purposes of clauses (ii) and (iii) of the preliminary determination, including the (IV) obtaining a recognized postsecondary paragraph (1)(B), waive consideration of— evidence relied upon to support the determina- credential. (i) one misdemeanor offense if the alien has tion; and (2) APPLICATION FEE.— not been convicted of any offense in the 5-year (II) provide the alien with not less than 90 (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may, subject period preceding the date on which the alien ap- days to respond. to an exemption under section 123(c), require an plies for adjustment of status under this title; or (ii) SECOND NOTICE.—Not more than 30 days alien applying under this section to pay a rea- (ii) up to two misdemeanor offenses if the after the issuance of the notice under clause (i), sonable fee that is commensurate with the cost alien has not been convicted of any offense in the Secretary of Homeland Security shall pro- of processing the application but does not ex- the 10-year period preceding the date on which vide a second written notice that meets the re- ceed $495.00. the alien applies for adjustment of status under quirements of such clause. (B) SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS WITH this title. (iii) NOTICE NOT RECEIVED.—Notwithstanding DACA.—The Secretary shall establish a stream- (3) AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT SECONDARY RE- any other provision of law, if an applicant pro- lined procedure for aliens who have been grant- VIEW.— vides good cause for not contesting a provisional ed DACA and who meet the requirements for re- (A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding an alien’s denial under this paragraph, including a failure newal (under the terms of the program in effect eligibility for adjustment of status under this to receive notice as required under this subpara- on January 1, 2017) to apply for cancellation of title, and subject to the procedures described in graph, the Secretary of Homeland Security removal and adjustment of status to that of an this paragraph, the Secretary of Homeland Se- shall, upon a motion filed by the alien, reopen alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence curity may, as a matter of non-delegable discre- an application for adjustment of status under on a conditional basis under this section, or tion, provisionally deny an application for ad- this title and allow the applicant an oppor- without the conditional basis as provided in sec- justment of status (whether on a conditional tunity to respond, consistent with clause (i)(II). tion 113(c)(2). Such procedure shall not include basis or without the conditional basis as pro- (G) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—An alien is entitled to a requirement that the applicant pay a fee, ex- vided in section 113(c)(2)) if the Secretary, based judicial review of the Secretary’s decision to cept that the Secretary may require an appli- on clear and convincing evidence, which shall provisionally deny an application under this cant who meets the requirements for lawful per- include credible law enforcement information, paragraph in accordance with the procedures manent residence without the conditional basis determines that the alien is described in sub- described in section 126(c). under section 113(c)(2) to pay a fee that is com- paragraph (B) or (D). (4) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- mensurate with the cost of processing the appli- (B) PUBLIC SAFETY.—An alien is described in section— cation, subject to the exemption under section this subparagraph if— (A) the term ‘‘felony offense’’ means an of- 123(c). (i) excluding simple possession of cannabis or fense under Federal or State law that is punish- (3) BACKGROUND CHECKS.—The Secretary may cannabis-related paraphernalia, any offense in- able by a maximum term of imprisonment of not grant an alien permanent resident status on volving cannabis or cannabis-related para- more than 1 year; a conditional basis under this section until the phernalia which is no longer prosecutable in the (B) the term ‘‘misdemeanor offense’’ means an requirements of section 122 are satisfied. State in which the conviction was entered, any offense under Federal or State law that is pun- (4) MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE.—An alien offense under State law for which an essential ishable by a term of imprisonment of more than applying for permanent resident status on a element is the alien’s immigration status, any 5 days but not more than 1 year; conditional basis under this section, or without offense involving civil disobedience without vio- (C) the term ‘‘crime of domestic violence’’ the conditional basis as provided in section lence, and any minor traffic offense, the alien— means any offense that has as an element the 113(c)(2), shall establish that the alien has reg- (I) has been convicted of a misdemeanor of- use, attempted use, or threatened use of phys- istered under the Military Selective Service Act fense punishable by a term of imprisonment of ical force against a person committed by a cur- (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.), if the alien is subject to more than 30 days; or rent or former spouse of the person, by an indi- registration under such Act. (II) has been adjudicated delinquent in a vidual with whom the person shares a child in (c) CRIMINAL AND NATIONAL SECURITY BARS.— State or local juvenile court proceeding that re- common, by an individual who is cohabiting (1) GROUNDS OF INELIGIBILITY.—Except as sulted in a disposition ordering placement in a with or has cohabited with the person as a provided in paragraph (2), an alien is ineligible secure facility; and spouse, by an individual similarly situated to a
VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.019 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4267 spouse of the person under the domestic or fam- education school providing education at the (ii) subject to the exceptions described in sub- ily violence laws of the jurisdiction where the postsecondary level; sections (a)(2) and (a)(3)(B) of this section, al- offense occurs, or by any other individual (ii) has served in the Uniformed Services for at ready has fulfilled the requirements of para- against a person who is protected from that in- least 2 years and, if discharged, received an graphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a) of this sec- dividual’s acts under the domestic or family vio- honorable discharge; or tion at the time such alien first submits an ap- lence laws of the United States or any State, In- (iii) demonstrates earned income for periods plication for benefits under this title. dian tribal government, or unit of local govern- totaling at least 3 years and at least 75 percent (B) BACKGROUND CHECKS.—Subsection (a)(5) ment; and of the time that the alien has had a valid em- shall apply to an alien seeking lawful perma- (D) the term ‘convicted’, ‘conviction’, ‘adju- ployment authorization, except that, in the case nent resident status without conditional basis in dicated’, or ‘adjudication’ does not include a of an alien who was enrolled in an institution an initial application in the same manner as it judgment that has been expunged or set aside, of higher education, an area career and tech- applies to an alien seeking removal of the condi- that resulted in a rehabilitative disposition, or nical education school to obtain a recognized tional basis of an alien’s permanent resident the equivalent. postsecondary credential, or an education pro- status. Section 111(b)(3) shall not be construed (d) LIMITATION ON REMOVAL OF CERTAIN gram described in section 111(b)(1)(D)(iii), the to require the Secretary to conduct more than ALIEN MINORS.—An alien who is under 18 years Secretary shall reduce such total 3-year require- one identical security or law enforcement back- of age and meets the requirements under sub- ment by the total of such periods of enrollment. ground check on such an alien. (2) HARDSHIP EXCEPTION.—The Secretary shall paragraphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (b)(1) (C) APPLICATION FEES.—In the case of an remove the conditional basis of an alien’s per- shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to manent resident status and grant the alien sta- alien seeking lawful permanent resident status meet the educational requirements under sub- tus as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent without conditional basis in an initial applica- paragraph (D) of such subsection. The Attorney residence if the alien— tion, the alien shall pay the fee required under General or the Secretary may not commence or (A) satisfies the requirements under subpara- subsection (a)(4), subject to the exemption al- continue with removal proceedings against such graphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1); lowed under section 123(c), but shall not be re- an alien. (B) demonstrates compelling circumstances for quired to pay the application fee under section (e) WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION.—The Sec- the inability to satisfy the requirements under 111(b)(2). retary of Homeland Security shall, upon receipt subparagraph (C) of such paragraph; and Subtitle B—General Provisions of a request to withdraw an application for ad- (C) demonstrates that— justment of status under this section, cease (i) the alien has a disability; SEC. 121. DEFINITIONS. processing of the application, and close the (ii) the alien is a full-time caregiver; or In this title: case. Withdrawal of the application under this (iii) the removal of the alien from the United (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise specifi- subsection shall not prejudice any future appli- States would result in hardship to the alien or cally provided, any term used in this title that cation filed by the applicant for any immigra- the alien’s spouse, parent, or child who is a na- is used in the immigration laws shall have the tion benefit under this title or under the Immi- tional of the United States or is lawfully admit- meaning given such term in the immigration gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et ted for permanent residence. laws. seq.). (3) CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT.— (2) APPROPRIATE UNITED STATES DISTRICT (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- COURT.—The term ‘‘appropriate United States SEC. 112. TERMS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STA- paragraph (B), the conditional basis of an TUS ON A CONDITIONAL BASIS. district court’’ mean the United States District alien’s permanent resident status granted under (a) PERIOD OF STATUS.—Permanent resident Court for the District of Columbia or the United this title may not be removed unless the alien status on a conditional basis is— States district court with jurisdiction over the demonstrates that the alien satisfies the require- alien’s principal place of residence. (1) valid for a period of 10 years, unless such ments under section 312(a) of the Immigration (3) AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION period is extended by the Secretary; and and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)). SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘area career and technical (2) subject to revocation under subsection (c). (B) EXCEPTION.—Subparagraph (A) shall not education school’’ has the meaning given such (b) NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS.—At the time an apply to an alien who is unable to meet the re- term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career alien obtains permanent resident status on a quirements under such section 312(a) due to dis- and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. conditional basis, the Secretary shall provide ability. notice to the alien regarding the provisions of (4) APPLICATION FEE.—The Secretary may, 2302). this title and the requirements to have the con- subject to an exemption under section 123(c), re- (4) DACA.—The term ‘‘DACA’’ means deferred ditional basis of such status removed. quire aliens applying for removal of the condi- action granted to an alien pursuant to the De- (c) REVOCATION OF STATUS.—The Secretary tional basis of an alien’s permanent resident ferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy an- may revoke the permanent resident status on a status under this section to pay a reasonable fee nounced by the Secretary of Homeland Security conditional basis of an alien only if the Sec- that is commensurate with the cost of processing on June 15, 2012. retary— the application. (5) DISABILITY.—The term ‘‘disability’’ has the (1) determines that the alien ceases to meet the (5) BACKGROUND CHECK.—The Secretary may meaning given such term in section 3(1) of the requirements under section 111(b)(1)(C); and not remove the conditional basis of an alien’s Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 (2) prior to the revocation, provides the permanent resident status until the require- U.S.C. 12102(1)). alien— ments of section 122 are satisfied. (6) FEDERAL POVERTY LINE.—The term ‘‘Fed- (A) notice of the proposed revocation; and (b) TREATMENT FOR PURPOSES OF NATU- eral poverty line’’ has the meaning given such (B) the opportunity for a hearing to provide RALIZATION.— term in section 213A(h) of the Immigration and evidence that the alien meets such requirements (1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of title III of Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1183a). or otherwise to contest the proposed revocation. the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (7) HIGH SCHOOL; SECONDARY SCHOOL.—The (d) RETURN TO PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION STA- 1401 et seq.), an alien granted permanent resi- terms ‘‘high school’’ and ‘‘secondary school’’ TUS.—An alien whose permanent resident status dent status on a conditional basis shall be con- have the meanings given such terms in section on a conditional basis expires under subsection sidered to have been admitted to the United 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- (a)(1) or is revoked under subsection (c), shall States, and be present in the United States, as cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). return to the immigration status that the alien an alien lawfully admitted for permanent resi- (8) IMMIGRATION LAWS.—The term ‘‘immigra- had immediately before receiving permanent dence. tion laws’’ has the meaning given such term in resident status on a conditional basis. (2) LIMITATION ON APPLICATION FOR NATU- section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Na- RALIZATION.—An alien may not apply for natu- tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). SEC. 113. REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL BASIS OF ralization while the alien is in permanent resi- PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS. (9) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The dent status on a conditional basis. (a) ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOVAL OF CONDI- term ‘‘institution of higher education’’— (c) TIMING OF APPROVAL OF LAWFUL PERMA- TIONAL BASIS.— (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), NENT RESIDENT STATUS.— has the meaning given such term in section 102 (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), the (1) IN GENERAL.—An alien granted permanent Secretary shall remove the conditional basis of resident status on a conditional basis under this of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. an alien’s permanent resident status granted title may apply to have such conditional basis 1002); and under this title and grant the alien status as an removed at any time after such alien has met (B) does not include an institution of higher alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence the eligibility requirements set forth in sub- education outside of the United States. if the alien— section (a). (10) RECOGNIZED POSTSECONDARY CREDEN- (A) is described in section 111(b)(1)(C); (2) APPROVAL WITH REGARD TO INITIAL APPLI- TIAL.—The term ‘‘recognized postsecondary cre- (B) has not abandoned the alien’s residence in CATIONS.— dential’’ has the meaning given such term in the United States during the period in which the (A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Op- alien has permanent resident status on a condi- provision of law, the Secretary or the Attorney portunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). tional basis; and General shall cancel the removal of, and adjust (11) SECRETARY.—Except as otherwise specifi- (C)(i) has obtained a degree from an institu- to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for cally provided, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the tion of higher education, or has completed at permanent resident status without conditional Secretary of Homeland Security. least 2 years, in good standing, of a program in basis, any alien who— (12) UNIFORMED SERVICES.—The term ‘‘Uni- the United States leading to a bachelor’s degree (i) demonstrates eligibility for lawful perma- formed Services’’ has the meaning given the or higher degree or a recognized postsecondary nent residence status on a conditional basis term ‘‘uniformed services’’ in section 101(a) of credential from an area career and technical under section 111(b); and title 10, United States Code.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:51 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.019 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 SEC. 122. SUBMISSION OF BIOMETRIC AND BIO- placed in removal proceedings pursuant to this ment of status, or a revocation of such status, GRAPHIC DATA; BACKGROUND title, or who has pending an application under under this title in an appropriate United States CHECKS. this title, shall, upon application to the Sec- district court. (a) SUBMISSION OF BIOMETRIC AND BIO- retary, be granted an employment authorization (c) JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A PROVISIONAL DE- GRAPHIC DATA.—The Secretary may not grant document. NIAL.— an alien adjustment of status under this title, SEC. 124. DETERMINATION OF CONTINUOUS (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other on either a conditional or permanent basis, un- PRESENCE AND RESIDENCE. provision of law, if, after notice and the oppor- less the alien submits biometric and biographic (a) EFFECT OF NOTICE TO APPEAR.—Any pe- tunity to respond under section 111(c)(3)(E), the data, in accordance with procedures established riod of continuous physical presence or contin- Secretary provisionally denies an application by the Secretary. The Secretary shall provide an uous residence in the United States of an alien for adjustment of status under this title, the alternative procedure for aliens who are unable who applies for permanent resident status under alien shall have 60 days from the date of the to provide such biometric or biographic data be- this title (whether on a conditional basis or Secretary’s determination to seek review of such cause of a physical impairment. without the conditional basis as provided in sec- determination in an appropriate United States (b) BACKGROUND CHECKS.—The Secretary tion 113(c)(2)) shall not terminate when the district court. shall use biometric, biographic, and other data alien is served a notice to appear under section (2) SCOPE OF REVIEW AND DECISION.—Notwith- that the Secretary determines appropriate to 239(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 standing any other provision of law, review conduct security and law enforcement back- U.S.C. 1229(a)). under paragraph (1) shall be de novo and based ground checks and to determine whether there is (b) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN BREAKS IN PRES- solely on the administrative record, except that any criminal, national security, or other factor ENCE OR RESIDENCE.— the applicant shall be given the opportunity to that would render the alien ineligible for adjust- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- supplement the administrative record and the ment of status under this title, on either a con- graphs (2) and (3), an alien shall be considered Secretary shall be given the opportunity to rebut ditional or permanent basis. The status of an to have failed to maintain— the evidence and arguments raised in such sub- alien may not be adjusted, on either a condi- (A) continuous physical presence in the mission. Upon issuing its decision, the court tional or permanent basis, unless security and United States under this title if the alien has de- shall remand the matter, with appropriate in- law enforcement background checks are com- parted from the United States for any period ex- structions, to the Department of Homeland Se- pleted to the satisfaction of the Secretary. ceeding 90 days or for any periods, in the aggre- curity to render a final decision on the applica- SEC. 123. LIMITATION ON REMOVAL; APPLICA- gate, exceeding 180 days; and tion. TION AND FEE EXEMPTION; WAIVER OF GROUNDS FOR INADMISSIBILITY (B) continuous residence in the United States (3) APPOINTED COUNSEL.—Notwithstanding AND OTHER CONDITIONS ON ELIGI- under this title if the alien has departed from any other provision of law, an applicant seeking BLE INDIVIDUALS. the United States for any period exceeding 180 judicial review under paragraph (1) shall be (a) LIMITATION ON REMOVAL.—An alien who days, unless the alien establishes to the satisfac- represented by counsel. Upon the request of the appears to be prima facie eligible for relief under tion of the Secretary of Homeland Security that applicant, counsel shall be appointed for the ap- this title shall be given a reasonable opportunity the alien did not in fact abandon residence in plicant, in accordance with procedures to be es- to apply for such relief and may not be removed the United States during such period. tablished by the Attorney General within 90 until, subject to section 126(c), a final decision (2) EXTENSIONS FOR EXTENUATING CIR- days of the date of the enactment of this Act, establishing ineligibility for relief is rendered. CUMSTANCES.—The Secretary may extend the and shall be funded in accordance with fees col- (b) APPLICATION.—An alien present in the time periods described in paragraph (1) for an lected and deposited in the Immigration Counsel United States who has been ordered removed or alien who demonstrates that the failure to time- Account under section 132. has been permitted to depart voluntarily from ly return to the United States was due to ex- (d) STAY OF REMOVAL.— the United States may, notwithstanding such tenuating circumstances beyond the alien’s con- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- order or permission to depart, apply for adjust- trol, including the serious illness of the alien, or graph (2), an alien seeking administrative or ju- ment of status under this title. Such alien shall death or serious illness of a parent, grand- dicial review under this title may not be removed not be required to file a separate motion to re- parent, sibling, or child of the alien. from the United States until a final decision is open, reconsider, or vacate the order of removal. (3) TRAVEL AUTHORIZED BY THE SECRETARY.— rendered establishing that the alien is ineligible If the Secretary approves the application, the Any period of travel outside of the United States for adjustment of status under this title. Secretary shall cancel the order of removal. If by an alien that was authorized by the Sec- (2) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary may remove an the Secretary renders a final administrative de- retary may not be counted toward any period of alien described in paragraph (1) pending judi- cision to deny the application, the order of re- departure from the United States under para- cial review if such removal is based on criminal moval or permission to depart shall be effective graph (1). or national security grounds described in this and enforceable to the same extent as if the ap- (c) WAIVER OF PHYSICAL PRESENCE.—With re- title. Such removal shall not affect the alien’s plication had not been made, only after all spect to aliens who were removed or departed right to judicial review under this title. The Sec- available administrative and judicial remedies the United States on or after January 20, 2017, retary shall promptly return a removed alien if have been exhausted. and who were continuously physically present a decision to deny an application for adjustment (c) FEE EXEMPTION.—An applicant may be ex- in the United States for at least 4 years prior to of status under this title, or to revoke such sta- empted from paying an application fee required such removal or departure, the Secretary may, tus, is reversed. under this title if the applicant— as a matter of discretion, waive the physical SEC. 127. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS. (1) is younger than 18 years of age; presence requirement under section 111(b)(1)(A) (a) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING IDENTITY.—An (2) received total income, during the 12-month for humanitarian purposes, for family unity, or alien’s application for permanent resident status period immediately preceding the date on which because a waiver is otherwise in the public in- under this title (whether on a conditional basis, the applicant files an application under this terest. The Secretary, in consultation with the or without the conditional basis as provided in title, that is less than 150 percent of the Federal Secretary of State, shall establish a procedure section 113(c)(2)) may include, as evidence of poverty line; for such aliens to apply for relief under section (3) is in foster care or otherwise lacks any pa- identity, the following: 111 from outside the United States if they would (1) A passport or national identity document rental or other familial support; or have been eligible for relief under such section, (4) cannot care for himself or herself because from the alien’s country of origin that includes but for their removal or departure. of a serious, chronic disability. the alien’s name and the alien’s photograph or (d) WAIVER OF GROUNDS OF INADMIS- SEC. 125. EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITA- fingerprint. TIONS. SIBILITY.—With respect to any benefit under (2) The alien’s birth certificate and an iden- this title, and in addition to the waivers under Nothing in this title or in any other law may tity card that includes the alien’s name and section 111(c)(2), the Secretary may waive the be construed to apply a numerical limitation on photograph. grounds of inadmissibility under paragraph (1), the number of aliens who may be granted per- (3) A school identification card that includes (6)(E), (6)(G), or (10)(D) of section 212(a) of the manent resident status under this title (whether the alien’s name and photograph, and school Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. on a conditional basis, or without the condi- records showing the alien’s name and that the 1182(a)) for humanitarian purposes, for family tional basis as provided in section 113(c)(2)). alien is or was enrolled at the school. unity, or because the waiver is otherwise in the SEC. 126. AVAILABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND (4) A Uniformed Services identification card public interest. JUDICIAL REVIEW. issued by the Department of Defense. (e) ADVANCE PAROLE.—During the period be- (a) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW.—Not later than (5) Any immigration or other document issued ginning on the date on which an alien applies 30 days after the date of the enactment of this by the United States Government bearing the for adjustment of status under this title and Act, the Secretary shall provide to aliens who alien’s name and photograph. ending on the date on which the Secretary have applied for adjustment of status under this (6) A State-issued identification card bearing makes a final decision regarding such applica- title a process by which an applicant may seek the alien’s name and photograph. tion, the alien shall be eligible to apply for ad- administrative appellate review of a denial of an (7) Any other evidence determined to be cred- vance parole. Section 101(g) of the Immigration application for adjustment of status, or a rev- ible by the Secretary. and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(g)) shall not ocation of such status. (b) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING ENTRY, CONTIN- apply to an alien granted advance parole under (b) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Except as provided in UOUS PHYSICAL PRESENCE, LACK OF ABANDON- this section. subsection (c), and notwithstanding any other MENT OF RESIDENCE.—To establish that an alien (f) EMPLOYMENT.—An alien whose removal is provision of law, an alien may seek judicial re- was younger than 18 years of age on the date on stayed pursuant to this title, who may not be view of a denial of an application for adjust- which the alien entered the United States, and
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(j) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING EARNED IN- ously physically present in the United States, as (4) Evidence that the alien successfully com- COME.— required under section 111(b)(1)(A), or that an pleted an area career and technical education (1) IN GENERAL.—An alien may satisfy the alien has not abandoned residence in the United program, such as a certification, certificate, or earned income requirement under section States, as required under section 113(a)(1)(B), similar alternate award. 113(a)(1)(C)(iii) by submitting records that— the alien may submit the following forms of evi- (5) Evidence that the alien obtained a recog- (A) establish compliance with such require- dence: nized postsecondary credential. ment; and (1) Passport entries, including admission (6) Any other evidence determined to be cred- (B) have been maintained by the Social Secu- stamps on the alien’s passport. ible by the Secretary. rity Administration, the Internal Revenue Serv- (2) Any document from the Department of Jus- (f) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING ENROLLMENT IN ice, or any other Federal, State, or local govern- tice or the Department of Homeland Security AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.—To establish that ment agency. noting the alien’s date of entry into the United an alien is enrolled in any school or education (2) OTHER DOCUMENTS.—An alien who is un- States. program described in section 111(b)(1)(D)(iv) or able to submit the records described in para- (3) Records from any educational institution 113(a)(1)(C), the alien may submit school records graph (1) may satisfy the earned income require- the alien has attended in the United States. from the United States school that the alien is ment by submitting at least 2 types of reliable (4) Employment records of the alien that in- currently attending that include— documents that provide evidence of employment clude the employer’s name and contact informa- (1) the name of the school; and or other forms of earned income, including— tion, or other records demonstrating earned in- (2) the alien’s name, periods of attendance, (A) bank records; come. and current grade or educational level. (B) business records; (5) Records of service from the Uniformed (g) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING EXEMPTION (C) employer or contractor records; Services. FROM APPLICATION FEES.—To establish that an (D) records of a labor union, day labor center, (6) Official records from a religious entity con- alien is exempt from an application fee under or organization that assists workers in employ- firming the alien’s participation in a religious section 123(c), the alien may submit to the Sec- ment; ceremony. retary the following relevant documents: (E) sworn affidavits from individuals who are (7) A birth certificate for a child who was (1) DOCUMENTS TO ESTABLISH AGE.—To estab- not related to the alien and who have direct born in the United States. lish that an alien meets an age requirement, the knowledge of the alien’s work, that contain— (8) Hospital or medical records showing med- alien may provide proof of identity, as described (i) the name, address, and telephone number ical treatment or hospitalization, the name of in subsection (a), that establishes that the alien of the affiant; and the medical facility or physician, and the date is younger than 18 years of age. (ii) the nature and duration of the relation- of the treatment or hospitalization. (2) DOCUMENTS TO ESTABLISH INCOME.—To es- ship between the affiant and the alien; (9) Automobile license receipts or registration. tablish the alien’s income, the alien may pro- (F) remittance records; or (10) Deeds, mortgages, or rental agreement vide— (G) any other evidence determined to be cred- contracts. (A) employment records or other records of ible by the Secretary. (11) Rent receipts or utility bills bearing the earned income, including records that have been (k) AUTHORITY TO PROHIBIT USE OF CERTAIN alien’s name or the name of an immediate family maintained by the Social Security Administra- DOCUMENTS.—If the Secretary determines, after member of the alien, and the alien’s address. tion, the Internal Revenue Service, or any other publication in the Federal Register and an op- (12) Tax receipts. Federal, State, or local government agency; portunity for public comment, that any docu- (13) Insurance policies. (B) bank records; or ment or class of documents does not reliably es- (14) Remittance records, including copies of (C) at least 2 sworn affidavits from individ- tablish identity or that permanent resident sta- money order receipts sent in or out of the coun- uals who are not related to the alien and who tus under this title (whether on a conditional try. have direct knowledge of the alien’s work and basis, or without the conditional basis as pro- (15) Travel records. income that contain— vided in section 113(c)(2)) is being obtained (16) Dated bank transactions. (i) the name, address, and telephone number fraudulently to an unacceptable degree, the Sec- (17) Two or more sworn affidavits from indi- of the affiant; and retary may prohibit or restrict the use of such viduals who are not related to the alien who (ii) the nature and duration of the relation- document or class of documents. have direct knowledge of the alien’s continuous ship between the affiant and the alien. SEC. 128. RULE MAKING. OCUMENTS TO ESTABLISH FOSTER CARE physical presence in the United States, that (3) D , (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after contain— LACK OF FAMILIAL SUPPORT, OR SERIOUS, CHRON- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (A) the name, address, and telephone number IC DISABILITY.—To establish that the alien is in retary shall publish in the Federal Register in- of the affiant; and foster care, lacks parental or familial support, terim final rules implementing this title, which (B) the nature and duration of the relation- or has a serious, chronic disability, the alien shall allow eligible individuals to immediately ship between the affiant and the alien. may provide at least 2 sworn affidavits from in- apply for relief under section 111 or 113(c)(2). (18) Any other evidence determined to be cred- dividuals who are not related to the alien and Notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United ible by the Secretary. who have direct knowledge of the circumstances (c) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING ADMISSION TO States Code, the regulation shall be effective, on that contain— an interim basis, immediately upon publication, AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—To es- (A) a statement that the alien is in foster care, but may be subject to change and revision after tablish that an alien has been admitted to an in- otherwise lacks any parental or other familiar public notice and opportunity for a period of stitution of higher education, the alien may sub- support, or has a serious, chronic disability, as public comment. The Secretary shall finalize mit to the Secretary a document from the insti- appropriate; such rules not later than 180 days after the date tution of higher education certifying that the (B) the name, address, and telephone number of publication. alien— of the affiant; and (b) PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT.—The re- (1) has been admitted to the institution; or (C) the nature and duration of the relation- quirements under chapter 35 of title 44, United (2) is currently enrolled in the institution as a ship between the affiant and the alien. States Code, (commonly known as the ‘‘Paper- student. (h) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING QUALIFICATION work Reduction Act’’) shall not apply to any (d) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING RECEIPT OF A FOR HARDSHIP EXEMPTION.—To establish that DEGREE FROM AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDU- an alien satisfies one of the criteria for the action to implement this title. CATION.—To establish that an alien has ac- hardship exemption set forth in section SEC. 129. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION. quired a degree from an institution of higher 113(a)(2)(C), the alien may submit to the Sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may not dis- education in the United States, the alien may retary at least 2 sworn affidavits from individ- close or use information (including information submit to the Secretary a diploma or other docu- uals who are not related to the alien and who provided during administrative or judicial re- ment from the institution stating that the alien have direct knowledge of the circumstances that view) provided in applications filed under this has received such a degree. warrant the exemption, that contain— title or in requests for DACA for the purpose of (e) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING RECEIPT OF A (1) the name, address, and telephone number immigration enforcement. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, GENERAL EDUCATIONAL of the affiant; and (b) REFERRALS PROHIBITED.—The Secretary, DEVELOPMENT CREDENTIAL, OR A RECOGNIZED (2) the nature and duration of the relation- based solely on information provided in an ap- EQUIVALENT.—To establish that in the United ship between the affiant and the alien. plication for adjustment of status under this States an alien has earned a high school di- (i) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING SERVICE IN THE title (including information provided during ad- ploma or a commensurate alternative award UNIFORMED SERVICES.—To establish that an ministrative or judicial review) or an applica- from a public or private high school, has ob- alien has served in the Uniformed Services for at tion for DACA, may not refer an applicant to tained the General Education Development cre- least 2 years and, if discharged, received an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, dential, or otherwise has satisfied section honorable discharge, the alien may submit to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or any 111(b)(1)(D)(iii), the alien may submit to the the Secretary— designee of either such entity. Secretary the following: (1) a Department of Defense form DD–214; (c) LIMITED EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding (1) A high school diploma, certificate of com- (2) a National Guard Report of Separation subsections (a) and (b), information provided in pletion, or other alternate award. and Record of Service form 22; an application for adjustment of status under (2) A high school equivalency diploma or cer- (3) personnel records for such service from the this title may be shared with Federal security tificate recognized under State law. appropriate Uniformed Service; or and law enforcement agencies—
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(1) for assistance in the consideration of an (b) IMMIGRATION COUNSEL ACCOUNT.—There is gaged in conduct since that date that would application for adjustment of status under this established in the general fund of the Treasury render the alien ineligible for Deferred Enforced title; a separate account which shall be known as the Departure. (2) to identify or prevent fraudulent claims; ‘‘Immigration Counsel Account’’. Fees collected (c) APPLICATION.— (3) for national security purposes; or under subsection (a) shall be deposited into the (1) FEE.—The Secretary shall, subject to an (4) for the investigation or prosecution of any Immigration Counsel Account and shall to re- exemption under section 223(c), require an alien felony offense not related to immigration status. main available until expended for purposes of applying for adjustment of status under this (d) PENALTY.—Any person who knowingly providing appointed counsel as required under section to pay a reasonable fee that is commen- uses, publishes, or permits information to be ex- this title. surate with the cost of processing the applica- amined in violation of this section shall be fined (c) REPORT.—At the end of each 2-year period, tion, but does not exceed $1,140. not more than $10,000. beginning with the establishment of this ac- (2) BACKGROUND CHECKS.—The Secretary may SEC. 130. GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE count, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall not grant an alien permanent resident status on APPLICANTS. submit a report to the Congress concerning the a conditional basis under this section until the (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Home- status of the account, including any balances requirements of section 222 are satisfied. (3) WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION.—The Sec- land Security shall establish, within U.S. Citi- therein, and recommend any adjustment in the retary of Homeland Security shall, upon receipt zenship and Immigration Services, a program to prescribed fee that may be required to ensure of a request to withdraw an application for ad- award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible that the receipts collected from the fee charged justment of status under this section, cease nonprofit organizations that will use the fund- for the succeeding two years equal, as closely as processing of the application and close the case. ing to assist eligible applicants under this title possible, the cost of providing appointed counsel Withdrawal of the application under this sub- by providing them with the services described in as required under this title. subsection (b). section shall not prejudice any future applica- SEC. 133. ANNUAL REPORT ON PROVISIONAL DE- tion filed by the applicant for any immigration (b) USE OF FUNDS.—Grant funds awarded NIAL AUTHORITY. under this section shall be used for the design benefit under this title or under the Immigration Not later than 1 year after the date of the en- and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq). and implementation of programs that provide— actment of this Act, and annually thereafter, Subtitle B—General Provisions (1) information to the public regarding the eli- the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit gibility and benefits of permanent resident sta- to the Congress a report detailing the number of SEC. 221. DEFINITIONS. tus under this title (whether on a conditional applicants that receive— (a) IN GENERAL.—In this title: basis, or without the conditional basis as pro- (1) a provisional denial under this title; (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise specifi- vided in section 113(c)(2)), particularly to indi- (2) a final denial under this title without seek- cally provided, any term used in this title that viduals potentially eligible for such status; ing judicial review; is used in the immigration laws shall have the (2) assistance, within the scope of authorized (3) a final denial under this title after seeking meaning given such term in the immigration practice of immigration law, to individuals sub- judicial review; and laws. mitting applications for adjustment of status (4) an approval under this title after seeking (2) DISABILITY.—The term ‘‘disability’’ has the under this title (whether on a conditional basis, judicial review. meaning given such term in section 3(1) of the or without the conditional basis as provided in Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 TITLE II—AMERICAN PROMISE ACT section 113(c)(2)), including— U.S.C. 12102(1)). (A) screening prospective applicants to assess SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. (3) FEDERAL POVERTY LINE.—The term ‘‘Fed- their eligibility for such status; This title may be cited as the ‘‘American eral poverty line’’ has the meaning given such (B) completing applications and petitions, in- Promise Act of 2019’’. term in section 213A(h) of the Immigration and cluding providing assistance in obtaining the Subtitle A—Treatment of Certain Nationals of Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1183a). requisite documents and supporting evidence; Certain Countries Designated for Tem- (4) IMMIGRATION LAWS.—The term ‘‘immigra- and porary Protected Status or Deferred En- tion laws’’ has the meaning given such term in (C) providing any other assistance that the forced Departure section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Na- tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). Secretary or grantee considers useful or nec- SEC. 211. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN essary to apply for adjustment of status under (5) SECRETARY.—Except as otherwise specifi- NATIONALS OF CERTAIN COUNTRIES cally provided, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the this title (whether on a conditional basis, or DESIGNATED FOR TEMPORARY PRO- without the conditional basis as provided in sec- TECTED STATUS OR DEFERRED EN- Secretary of Homeland Security. tion 113(c)(2)); and FORCED DEPARTURE. (6) UNIFORMED SERVICES.—The term ‘‘Uni- (3) assistance, within the scope of authorized (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other formed Services’’ has the meaning given the practice of immigration law, and instruction, to provision of law, the Secretary or the Attorney term ‘‘uniformed services’’ in section 101(a) of individuals— General shall cancel the removal of, and adjust title 10, United States Code. (b) TREATMENT OF EXPUNGED CONVICTIONS.— (A) on the rights and responsibilities of United to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for For purposes of adjustment of status under this States citizenship; permanent residence, an alien described in sub- title, the terms ‘‘convicted’’ and ‘‘conviction’’, (B) in civics and English as a second lan- section (b) if the alien— guage; (1) applies for such adjustment, including sub- as used in sections 212 and 244 of the Immigra- (C) in preparation for the General Education mitting any required documents under section tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182, 1254a), Development test; and 227, not later than 3 years after the date of the do not include a judgment that has been ex- (D) in applying for adjustment of status and enactment of this Act; punged or set aside, that resulted in a rehabili- United States citizenship. (2) has been continuously physically present tative disposition, or the equivalent. (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— in the United States for a period of not less than SEC. 222. SUBMISSION OF BIOMETRIC AND BIO- (1) AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED.—There are author- 3 years before the date of the enactment of this GRAPHIC DATA; BACKGROUND CHECKS. ized to be appropriated such sums as may be Act; and (a) SUBMISSION OF BIOMETRIC AND BIO- necessary for each of the fiscal years 2020 (3) is not inadmissible under paragraph (1), through 2030 to carry out this section. GRAPHIC DATA.—The Secretary may not grant (2), (3), (6)(D), (6)(E), (6)(F), (6)(G), (8), or (10) an alien adjustment of status under this title (2) AVAILABILITY.—Any amounts appropriated of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nation- pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain avail- unless the alien submits biometric and bio- ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)). graphic data, in accordance with procedures es- able until expended. (b) ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STA- tablished by the Secretary. The Secretary shall SEC. 131. PROVISIONS AFFECTING ELIGIBILITY TUS.—An alien shall be eligible for adjustment provide an alternative procedure for aliens who FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. of status under this section if the alien is an in- are unable to provide such biometric or bio- An alien’s eligibility to be lawfully admitted dividual— for permanent residence under this title (wheth- graphic data because of a physical impairment. (1) who— (b) BACKGROUND CHECKS.—The Secretary er on a conditional basis, or without the condi- (A) is a national of a foreign state (or part shall use biometric, biographic, and other data tional basis as provided in section 113(c)(2)) thereof) (or in the case of an alien having no that the Secretary determines appropriate to shall not preclude the alien from seeking any nationality, is a person who last habitually re- conduct security and law enforcement back- status under any other provision of law for sided in such state) with a designation under ground checks and to determine whether there is which the alien may otherwise be eligible. subsection (b) of section 244 of the Immigration any criminal, national security, or other factor SEC. 132. SUPPLEMENTARY SURCHARGE FOR AP- and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)) on Jan- that would render the alien ineligible for adjust- POINTED COUNSEL. uary 1, 2017, who had or was otherwise eligible ment of status under this title. The status of an (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sec- for temporary protected status on such date not- alien may not be adjusted unless security and tion 122 and in cases where the applicant is ex- withstanding subsections (c)(1)(A)(iv) and law enforcement background checks are com- empt from paying a fee under section 123(c), in (c)(3)(C) of such section; and pleted to the satisfaction of the Secretary. any case in which a fee is charged pursuant to (B) has not engaged in conduct since such SEC. 223. LIMITATION ON REMOVAL; APPLICA- this title, an additional surcharge of $25 shall be date that would render the alien ineligible for TION AND FEE EXEMPTION; WAIVER imposed and collected for the purpose of pro- temporary protected status under section OF GROUNDS FOR INADMISSIBILITY viding appointed counsel to applicants seeking 244(c)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act AND OTHER CONDITIONS ON ELIGI- judicial review of the Secretary’s decision to (8 U.S.C. 1245a(c)(2)); or BLE INDIVIDUALS. provisionally deny an application under section (2) who was eligible for Deferred Enforced De- (a) LIMITATION ON REMOVAL.—An alien who 126(c)(3). parture as of January 1, 2017, and has not en- appears to be prima facie eligible for relief under
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this title shall be given a reasonable opportunity (2) EXTENSIONS FOR EXTENUATING CIR- (5) Any immigration or other document issued to apply for such relief and may not be removed CUMSTANCES.—The Secretary may extend the by the United States Government bearing the until, subject to section 226(c), a final decision time periods described in paragraph (1) for an alien’s name and photograph. establishing ineligibility for relief is rendered. alien who demonstrates that the failure to time- (6) A State-issued identification card bearing (b) APPLICATION.—An alien present in the ly return to the United States was due to ex- the alien’s name and photograph. United States who has been ordered removed or tenuating circumstances beyond the alien’s con- (7) Any other evidence determined to be cred- has been permitted to depart voluntarily from trol, including the serious illness of the alien, or ible by the Secretary. the United States may, notwithstanding such death or serious illness of a parent, grand- (b) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING CONTINUOUS order or permission to depart, apply for adjust- parent, sibling, or child of the alien. PHYSICAL PRESENCE.—An alien’s application for ment of status under this title. Such alien shall (3) TRAVEL AUTHORIZED BY THE SECRETARY.— permanent resident status under this title may not be required to file a separate motion to re- Any period of travel outside of the United States include, as evidence that the alien has been con- open, reconsider, or vacate the order of removal. by an alien that was authorized by the Sec- tinuously physically present in the United If the Secretary approves the application, the retary may not be counted toward any period of States, as required under section 211(a)(2), the Secretary shall cancel the order of removal. If departure from the United States under para- following: the Secretary renders a final administrative de- graph (1). (1) Passport entries, including admission cision to deny the application, the order of re- (c) WAIVER OF PHYSICAL PRESENCE.—With re- stamps on the alien’s passport. moval or permission to depart shall be effective spect to aliens who were removed or departed (2) Any document from the Department of Jus- and enforceable to the same extent as if the ap- the United States on or after January 20, 2017, tice or the Department of Homeland Security plication had not been made, only after all and who were continuously physically present noting the alien’s date of entry into the United available administrative and judicial remedies in the United States for at least 3 years prior to States. have been exhausted. such removal or departure, the Secretary may, (3) Records from any educational institution (c) FEE EXEMPTION.—An applicant may be ex- as a matter of discretion, waive the physical the alien has attended in the United States. empted from paying an application fee required presence requirement under section 211(a)(2) for (4) Employment records of the alien that in- under this title if the applicant— humanitarian purposes, for family unity, or be- clude the employer’s name and contact informa- (1) is younger than 18 years of age; cause a waiver is otherwise in the public inter- tion. (2) received total income, during the 12-month est. The Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- (5) Records of service from the Uniformed period immediately preceding the date on which retary of State, shall establish a procedure for Services. the applicant files an application under this such aliens to apply for relief under section 211 (6) Official records from a religious entity con- title, that is less than 150 percent of the Federal from outside the United States if they would firming the alien’s participation in a religious poverty line; have been eligible for relief under such section, ceremony. (3) is in foster care or otherwise lacks any pa- but for their removal or departure. (7) A birth certificate for a child who was rental or other familial support; or SEC. 225. EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITA- born in the United States. (4) cannot care for himself or herself because TIONS. (8) Hospital or medical records showing med- of a serious, chronic disability. Nothing in this title or in any other law may ical treatment or hospitalization, the name of (d) WAIVER OF GROUNDS OF INADMIS- be construed to apply a numerical limitation on the medical facility or physician, and the date SIBILITY.— the number of aliens who may be granted per- of the treatment or hospitalization. (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- manent resident status under this title. (9) Automobile license receipts or registration. graph (2), with respect to any benefit under this SEC. 226. AVAILABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND (10) Deeds, mortgages, or rental agreement title, and in addition to any waivers that are JUDICIAL REVIEW. contracts. otherwise available, the Secretary may waive (a) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW.—Not later than (11) Rent receipts or utility bills bearing the the grounds of inadmissibility under paragraph 30 days after the date of the enactment of this alien’s name or the name of an immediate family (1), subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of para- Act, the Secretary shall provide to aliens who member of the alien, and the alien’s address. graph (2), subparagraphs (D) through (G) of have applied for adjustment of status under this (12) Tax receipts; paragraph (6), or paragraph (10)(D) of section title a process by which an applicant may seek (13) Insurance policies. 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 administrative appellate review of a denial of an (14) Remittance records, including copies of U.S.C. 1182(a)) for humanitarian purposes, for application for adjustment of status, or a rev- money order receipts sent in or out of the coun- family unity, or because the waiver is otherwise ocation of such status. try. in the public interest. (b) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Notwithstanding any (15) Travel records. (2) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary may not waive other provision of law, an alien may seek judi- (16) Dated bank transactions. a ground described in paragraph (1) if such in- cial review of a denial of an application for ad- (17) Two or more sworn affidavits from indi- admissibility is based on a conviction or convic- justment of status, or a revocation of such sta- viduals who are not related to the alien who tions, and such conviction or convictions would tus, under this title in the United States district have direct knowledge of the alien’s continuous otherwise render the alien ineligible under sec- court with jurisdiction over the alien’s resi- physical presence in the United States, that tion 244(c)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nation- dence. contain— ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(B)). (c) STAY OF REMOVAL.— (A) the name, address, and telephone number (e) ADVANCE PAROLE.—During the period be- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- of the affiant; and ginning on the date on which an alien applies graph (2), an alien seeking administrative or ju- (B) the nature and duration of the relation- for adjustment of status under this title and dicial review under this title may not be removed ship between the affiant and the alien. ending on the date on which the Secretary from the United States until a final decision is (18) Any other evidence determined to be cred- makes a final decision regarding such applica- rendered establishing that the alien is ineligible ible by the Secretary. tion, the alien shall be eligible to apply for ad- for adjustment of status under this title. (c) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING EXEMPTION vance parole. Section 101(g) of the Immigration (2) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary may remove an FROM APPLICATION FEES.—An alien’s applica- and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(g)) shall not alien described in paragraph (1) pending judi- tion for permanent resident status under this apply to an alien granted advance parole under cial review if such removal is based on criminal title may include, as evidence that the alien is this section. or national security grounds. Such removal does exempt from an application fee under section (f) EMPLOYMENT.—An alien whose removal is not affect the alien’s right to judicial review 223(c), the following: stayed pursuant to this title, or who has pend- under this title. The Secretary shall promptly (1) DOCUMENTS TO ESTABLISH AGE.—To estab- ing an application under this title, shall, upon return a removed alien if a decision to deny an lish that an alien meets an age requirement, the application to the Secretary, be granted an em- application for adjustment of status under this alien may provide proof of identity, as described ployment authorization document. title, or to revoke such status, is reversed. in subsection (a), that establishes that the alien SEC. 224. DETERMINATION OF CONTINUOUS SEC. 227. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS. is younger than 18 years of age. PRESENCE. (a) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING IDENTITY.—An (2) DOCUMENTS TO ESTABLISH INCOME.—To es- (a) EFFECT OF NOTICE TO APPEAR.—Any pe- alien’s application for permanent resident status tablish the alien’s income, the alien may pro- riod of continuous physical presence in the under this title may include, as evidence of vide— United States of an alien who applies for ad- identity, the following: (A) employment records or other records of justment of status under this title shall not ter- (1) A passport or national identity document earned income, including records that have been minate when the alien is served a notice to ap- from the alien’s country of origin that includes maintained by the Social Security Administra- pear under section 239(a) of the Immigration the alien’s name and the alien’s photograph or tion, the Internal Revenue Service, or any other and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(a)). fingerprint. Federal, State, or local government agency; (b) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN BREAKS IN PRES- (2) The alien’s birth certificate and an iden- (B) bank records; or ENCE.— tity card that includes the alien’s name and (C) at least 2 sworn affidavits from individ- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- photograph. uals who are not related to the alien and who graphs (2) and (3), an alien shall be considered (3) A school identification card that includes have direct knowledge of the alien’s work and to have failed to maintain continuous physical the alien’s name and photograph, and school income that contain— presence in the United States under this title if records showing the alien’s name and that the (i) the name, address, and telephone number the alien has departed from the United States alien is or was enrolled at the school. of the affiant; and for any period exceeding 90 days or for any peri- (4) A Uniformed Services identification card (ii) the nature and duration of the relation- ods, in the aggregate, exceeding 180 days. issued by the Department of Defense. ship between the affiant and the alien.
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They are our IC DISABILITY.—To establish that the alien is in and implementation of programs that provide— neighbors and coworkers; they are the (1) information to the public regarding the eli- foster care, lacks parental or familial support, classmates of our children; and they or has a serious, chronic disability, the alien gibility and benefits of permanent resident sta- may provide at least 2 sworn affidavits from in- tus under this title, particularly to individuals serve in our military with distinction. dividuals who are not related to the alien and potentially eligible for such status; Many did not even know they were not who have direct knowledge of the circumstances (2) assistance, within the scope of authorized born here and were not American citi- that contain— practice of immigration law, to individuals sub- zens until they found they could not (A) a statement that the alien is in foster care, mitting applications for adjustment of status get drivers licenses or in-state tuition otherwise lacks any parental or other familiar under this title, including— rates for college. (A) screening prospective applicants to assess support, or has a serious, chronic disability, as That is why it was so devastating appropriate; their eligibility for such status; (B) the name, address, and telephone number (B) completing applications and petitions, in- when the Trump administration an- of the affiant; and cluding providing assistance in obtaining the nounced that it was ending the De- (C) the nature and duration of the relation- requisite documents and supporting evidence; ferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, ship between the affiant and the alien. and also known as DACA, which enabled (d) AUTHORITY TO PROHIBIT USE OF CERTAIN (C) providing any other assistance that the approximately 800,000 Dreamers to DOCUMENTS.—If the Secretary determines, after Secretary or grantee considers useful or nec- work lawfully, attend school, and plan essary to apply for adjustment of status under publication in the Federal Register and an op- their lives without the constant threat portunity for public comment, that any docu- this title; and ment or class of documents does not reliably es- (3) assistance, within the scope of authorized of deportation. tablish identity or that permanent resident sta- practice of immigration law, and instruction, to Although less is known or understood tus under this title is being obtained fraudu- individuals— about long-time TPS and DED recipi- lently to an unacceptable degree, the Secretary (A) on the rights and responsibilities of United ents, there is no doubt that they are may prohibit or restrict the use of such docu- States citizenship; equally deserving of our protection and ment or class of documents. (B) in civics and English as a second lan- guage; support. Broadly speaking, TPS and SEC. 228. RULE MAKING. (C) in preparation for the General Education DED provide humanitarian relief to in- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after Development test; and dividuals from countries facing dan- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (D) in applying for adjustment of status and gerous conditions or experiencing up- retary shall publish in the Federal Register in- United States citizenship. terim final rules implementing this title, which heaval, such as ongoing armed conflict, (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— natural disasters, or other extraor- shall allow eligible individuals to immediately (1) AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED.—There are author- apply for relief under section 211. Notwith- ized to be appropriated such sums as may be dinary conditions. standing section 553 of title 5, United States necessary for each of the fiscal years 2020 TPS and DED recipients have lived in Code, the regulation shall be effective, on an in- through 2030 to carry out this section. the United States, on average, for dec- terim basis, immediately upon publication, but (2) AVAILABILITY.—Any amounts appropriated ades, laying down deep roots in our may be subject to change and revision after pub- pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain avail- communities. They also contribute to lic notice and opportunity for a period of public able until expended. the U.S. economy by making up a sig- comment. The Secretary shall finalize such rules SEC. 231. PROVISIONS AFFECTING ELIGIBILITY nificant portion of the workforce in not later than 180 days after the date of publi- FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. cation. An alien’s eligibility to be lawfully admitted key industries, including construction (b) PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT.—The re- for permanent residence under this title shall and food service, as well as through quirements under chapter 35 of title 44, United not preclude the alien from seeking any status consumer spending and tax revenue. States Code, (commonly known as the ‘‘Paper- under any other provision of law for which the Unfortunately, like Dreamers, their work Reduction Act’’) shall not apply to any alien may otherwise be eligible. futures now hang in the balance as a action to implement this title. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill, result of the Trump administration’s SEC. 229. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION. as amended, shall be debatable for 2 anti-immigrant, enforcement-only ap- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may not dis- proach to immigration policy. Since close or use information provided in applica- hours, equally divided and controlled tions filed under this title (including informa- by the chair and ranking minority September 2017, the administration has tion provided during administrative or judicial member of the Committee on the Judi- announced the termination of TPS and review) for the purpose of immigration enforce- ciary. DED for seven affected countries. ment. The gentleman from New York (Mr. Fortunately, the courts have issued (b) REFERRALS PROHIBITED.—The Secretary, NADLER) and the gentleman from Geor- multiple injunctions preventing efforts based solely on information provided in an ap- gia (Mr. COLLINS) each will control 1 to terminate DACA and TPS from mov- plication for adjustment of status under this hour. ing forward. But even if the courts ulti- title (including information provided during ad- mately rule against the administra- ministrative or judicial review), may not refer The Chair recognizes the gentleman an applicant to U.S. Immigration and Customs from New York. tion, only a fraction of Dreamers and Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protec- GENERAL LEAVE TPS recipients will benefit from a re- tion, or any designee of either such entity . Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I ask prieve that is itself only temporary. (c) LIMITED EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding unanimous consent that all Members That is why we must pass H.R. 6 today subsections (a) and (b), information provided in may have 5 legislative days in which to to provide Dreamers and TPS recipi- an application for adjustment of status under revise and extend their remarks and in- ents the permanent protections they this title may be shared with Federal security need and deserve. and law enforcement agencies— sert extraneous material on H.R. 6. (1) for assistance in the consideration of an The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The American Dream and Promise application for adjustment of status under this objection to the request of the gen- Act is carefully crafted legislation that title; tleman from New York? delivers needed protections, while cre- (2) to identify or prevent fraudulent claims; There was no objection. ating rigorous eligibility standards, in- (3) for national security purposes; or Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I cluding specifically restricting eligi- (4) for the investigation or prosecution of any yield myself 4 minutes. bility to those individuals who pose no felony not related to immigration status. Madam Speaker, H.R. 6, the Amer- public safety or national security con- (d) PENALTY.—Any person who knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be ex- ican Dream and Promise Act of 2019, is cerns. amined in violation of this section shall be fined vital legislation that provides a path to I want to congratulate my col- not more than $10,000. lawful permanent resident, or LPR, leagues, Representatives LUCILLE ROY- SEC. 230. GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE status for two groups of people who en- BAL-ALLARD, NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, and APPLICANTS. rich our Nation and who are in dire you, Madam Speaker, YVETTE CLARKE, (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Home- need of protection, Dreamers, and long- for introducing this important legisla- land Security shall establish, within U.S. Citi- term recipients of humanitarian relief, tion. zenship and Immigration Services, a program to I would also like to thank the distin- award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible known as Temporary Protected Status, nonprofit organizations that will use the fund- or TPS, and Deferred Enforcement De- guished chair and vice chair of the Im- ing to assist eligible applicants under this title parture, or DED. migration Subcommittee, Representa- by providing them with the services described in Dreamers are undocumented immi- tives ZOE LOFGREN and PRAMILA subsection (b). grants who came to the United States JAYAPAL. Their steadfast support for
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Dreamers and TPS and DED recipi- the surge of migrants can be all but H.R. 6 actually provides U.S. tax- ents contribute to our thriving econ- ended by enacting a legislation to fix payer funds to NGOs, in the form of omy, and they make America a strong- the Flores settlement, which the grant programs, to help illegal aliens er, more united, and more diverse na- Obama administration agreed with me apply for green cards. tion. Failing to provide permanent pro- on; amend the Trafficking Victims It has been said by my colleagues tections for them at this critical junc- Protection Act and raise the credible across the aisle to not worry, that the ture would be a travesty, not only for fear standard of asylum. Department of Homeland Security Sec- these individuals, but also for us as a But what are my Democratic col- retary will have the nondelegable abil- country. leagues going to do to address this sit- ity to review these. I am not sure what I hope that all of my colleagues will uation? Nothing. my colleagues across the aisle believe stand up for these vital members of our Democrats have the chance to help the Secretary does all day except re- society when it truly counts by sup- the overworked DHS heroes, over- view these applications. It is the most porting H.R. 6 today. whelmed NGOs, and the American peo- amazing thought and statement I have Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ple who believe in our country’s sov- ever heard. ance of my time. ereignty. If enacted, H.R. 6 would overwhelm Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Sadly, the Democrats are making us U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Serv- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I consider a bill that will worsen, give a ices to the point where adjudicators may consume. green light to the border crisis, will be pulled off of processing legal I rise today in opposition to H.R. 6, incentivizing more people to cross our immigration benefits to process the the American Dream and Promise Act borders illegally in hopes of getting a millions of applications resulting from of 2019. piece of the amnesty pie. this bill. There will be several million Last week, I went to El Paso to see No doubt, at this very minute, the applications for amnesty because H.R. what was going on on our southern bor- smuggling cartels are getting the word 6 has no consequence for filing a false der. I can tell my colleagues today that out—just as we heard from migrants or frivolous application. Hear me clearly: A person could file a our border is an utter disaster. walking across our border, they were false or frivolous application, and there Last month, Customs and Border told it’s open—that there’s avail- Protection apprehended an average of is no consequence to it. ability, to come across. They are tell- CBO has estimated that over the 2020 4,500 people every day. During the first ing them Congress is going to legalize to 2029 period, the two bills combined 7 months of the fiscal year, CBP has millions. Just get there. They will do it to make H.R. 6 would cost $26.3 billion apprehended more individuals than in for you. and $8.3 billion respectively, and that any full fiscal year since 2009. I have repeatedly implored my com- is, frankly, I believe, an underestimate. While I was in El Paso, a single group mittee chairman to give us a bill legal- As evidenced by the two floor votes of more than 1,000 aliens illegally izing some of the illegal immigrant last year, Republicans want to provide walked across the border from Juarez. population and include enforcement legal status for DACA recipients. We A group of migrants the size of a high measures to secure our border and en- want to do it the right way, to mini- school strolled right into downtown El force our laws inside our country. mize fraud, to ensure criminals cannot Paso and surrendered to Border Patrol. b 1515 get legal status, and to bolster border I personally witnessed hundreds of oth- security. Without these commonsense Sadly, Democrats refuse. They had a ers in smaller groups do the same measures and compassionate measures, chance to show they are serious about thing. we will find ourselves repeating this an immigration solution for DACA re- The number of family unit members conversation a few years from now. and unaccompanied alien minors ap- cipients and perhaps even for the Madam Speaker, H.R. 6 does none of prehended in April set records, and Dreamers they have talked about pro- these things, so I urge my colleagues to May numbers eclipsed those records. tecting for years. Instead, today, we oppose this bill. The number of single-adult apprehen- are considering a political messaging Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- sions has now reached a 5-year high. bill. The message is that America ance of my time. So far this year, Border Patrol has won’t enforce its laws or protect its Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I encountered over 180 large groups, people. yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman those with over 100 people. With so H.R. 6 provides a special path to citi- from California (Ms. LOFGREN), the dis- many people entering illegally, it is no zenship for millions of illegal immi- tinguished chairperson of the Immigra- wonder Border Patrol processing cen- grants as well as hundreds of thousands tion and Citizenship Subcommittee. ters are far beyond capacity and ICE of TPS and DED, or deferred enforced Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, detention facilities are full. departure, recipients. It places the in- today, we have the privilege of voting Even the NGOs providing shelter and terests of those who have violated our for the American Dream and Promise other aid to migrants are completely laws before those people who have Act of 2019. This vote will bring Dream- overwhelmed by the unending surge of waited patiently for green cards to be- ers, young immigrants who came to people who have learned we are reward- come available. Because the bill pro- the country as children, as well as indi- ing those who break our laws and en- vides that same path to some legal viduals who have lived here lawfully dangering vulnerable men, women, and nonimmigrants and even people living for years under temporary protected children in the process. outside America, the number of poten- status or deferred enforced departure, Perhaps the worst part of this hu- tial beneficiaries is completely un- another step closer to being fully rec- manitarian crisis is the toll it takes on known. ognized as American. children. CBP has identified over 3,000 H.R. 6 allows criminal aliens and Many of us, both inside and outside potentially fraudulent family units ar- those who have committed immigra- this room, have been working to ad- riving at the border. As unbelievable as tion fraud to receive green cards. It re- vance this legislation for almost two it may sound, aliens admitted that wards with green cards and eventual decades. It is hard to believe that 18 they have ‘‘borrowed,’’ ‘‘rented,’’ or citizenship the parents who knowingly years have passed since the Dream Act ‘‘bought,’’ yes, ‘‘bought’’ a child be- brought children to the U.S. illegally. was first introduced, and 9 years have cause they know showing up with a It incentives fraud through lax docu- passed since the House last voted on it. child at the border all but guarantees mentation requirements, allowing affi- Yet, despite bipartisan support in release into America’s interior. davits to show compliance with some Congress as well as the support of al- It is a crisis. One of the overworked, of those requirements and allowing most 90 percent of the American peo- overwhelmed agents that I met last people to withdraw an application at ple, we have thus far been unable to get week told me, after I thanked him for any time without prejudice. this bill enacted into law.
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Eligible immigrants and their house- They call children permisos, or per- Madam Speaker, our work has paid holds currently contribute around $17.4 mits, and use them to get scores of off. Today, I urge my colleagues to sup- billion per year in Federal taxes and adults, unrelated to the children, port the American Dream and Promise $9.7 billion per year in State and local across the border. Act. taxes. Securing our border and enforcing In September 2017, President Trump Annually, these households generate our laws is the only way to break this announced the end of the Deferred Ac- over $75 billion in spending power. That cycle. tion for Childhood Arrivals program, money helps to fuel local economies, Ranking Member COLLINS introduced otherwise known as DACA, which pro- creating new jobs and bringing new legislation to close the asylum loop- vided temporary relief from removal to economic prosperity to everyone living holes that are fueling this crisis. That approximately 800,000 Dreamers. Over and working with H.R. 6 beneficiaries is the bill that should be on the floor the next few months, the administra- across the country. today. tion announced plans to terminate the Without this bill, these individuals We also desperately need to provide TPS designation for six countries, as would lose their status and be kicked supplemental funding to get us through well as DED for Liberia. These actions out of the workforce, creating a major this crisis. Last month, I asked the have upended the lives of hundreds of hole in the American economy. House to provide $4.5 billion that DHS thousands of Dreamers and TPS and That may be why the U.S. Chamber requested to address this humanitarian DED holders. of Commerce has indicated it may and security crisis. Despite urgent They have come to the United States make this bill a key vote for its scor- pleas for additional funds from front- in different ways, and they have had ing purposes and why hundreds of line personnel responsible for caring different opportunities once they ar- major business leaders are urging us to for unaccompanied children, Demo- rived. But today, they are united not pass this bill in order to grow the econ- crats refused to add the funds to the only by the passage of time but also by omy and bolster our global competi- supplemental. the uncertainty of the future. Congress tiveness. Today, the majority again rejected has the power to bring certainty to We must set aside partisanship and those funds during the previous ques- their lives by passing this act. move this bill forward so that Dream- tion vote. Democrats haven’t approved The bill provides a fair and reason- ers and long-term TPS and DED recipi- a dime to address this crisis. able opportunity for Dreamers to apply ents can finally have the peace of mind Because of the political dysfunction for lawful permanent residence with they deserve and so that our country in their own Caucus, they stubbornly tough eligibility standards and discre- can have the contributions that they refuse to put forward real solutions. In- tion to consider unique situations on a are ready to make. stead, they put forward a bill today case-by-case basis. The TPS and DED Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote that is sending a clear message: Demo- holders must continue to meet the for the bill. crats would rather reward illegal im- strict eligibility requirements that al- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam migrants than secure our border, en- ready apply to them. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I force our laws, and fix this crisis. It is Based on comments made earlier dur- might consume. disgraceful. ing the rules debate, comments that I Madam Speaker, just quickly, if Madam Speaker, I oppose this bill. assume may be repeated during this de- their criminality keeps them simply Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I bate, I feel the need to remind every- ineligible, then why does the bill have yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman one just how tough this bill is. an entire section devoted to the Sec- from California (Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD), To begin with, the bill applies crimi- retary’s provisional authority of those the chief sponsor of this bill. nal bars that apply to any other immi- who conduct a public safety determina- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam grant seeking admission to the United tion? Speaker, let me begin by thanking my States. It then adds to current law by By the way, again, going to the Sec- cosponsors, NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ and disqualifying anyone convicted of any retary of Homeland Security, I am not YVETTE CLARKE, Judiciary Chairman felony or more than two mis- sure what they believe that person NADLER, Chairman LOFGREN, the Judi- demeanors. does, but it is definitely not to review ciary Committee, and especially Con- On top of that, it authorizes the Sec- these every day. gresswoman PRAMILA JAYAPAL for the retary to deny individuals who pose a Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to extraordinary work they did in bring- threat to public safety based on a sin- the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. ROG- ing this bill to the floor. gle misdemeanor conviction, a juvenile ERS), the ranking member of the Com- Today is truly a historic day for our delinquency adjudication, or proof of mittee on Homeland Security. country. It will be the first time the gang-related activities. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam House of Representatives will pass a This is a very tough bill. Anyone who Speaker, I thank the ranking member Dream Act under regular order, send- poses a threat to public safety is sim- for yielding and for his leadership on ing a strong message that Dreamers ply ineligible under this bill. this issue. and TPS and DED recipients truly be- This legislation should not be con- Madam Speaker, there is a crisis at long in America and contribute greatly troversial. The Dream Act has enjoyed our southwest border. In fact, we are to its success. bipartisan support in the past, with on track to break nearly every record The American Dream and Promise many of the same provisions. TPS and from recent history. Act is landmark legislation that will DED holders are integral parts of our Just last week, CBP apprehended a provide 2.1 million Dreamers with communities and have been contrib- single group, one group, with 1,036 peo- hope, security, and the opportunity to uting to our economy for years, if not ple in it at the border. Madam Speaker, become American citizens. decades. we couldn’t fit that many people in We would not be here today without On this point, I also want to stress this Chamber, and we certainly can’t the tireless work of Dreamers and TPS the important economic benefits that fit them in a single Border Patrol sta- and DED recipients who bravely and Dreamers and TPS and DED holders tion. publicly shared their stories with Mem- provide to our country. This bill does nothing to address this bers of Congress and our Nation. Their Immigrants eligible for the American crisis. Instead, it tells an entire gen- stories of endurance, resourcefulness, Dream and Promise Act own 215,400 eration of illegal immigrants that and heartbreak, coupled with their love homes in the United States and pay an breaking our laws is rewarded. of America, is what inspired me in 2001
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No. dreams of contributing to the advance- that will almost certainly put crimi- Does it require asylum seekers to ment of space exploration and is one of nals on a path to citizenship. Repub- apply at a legal port of entry? No. many Dreamers who will produce a new licans tried to fix this at committee, Does it hold people accountable for generation of scientific research that but our efforts were rejected by the filing or assisting in filing fraudulent will help shape our country’s future. majority. claims? No. Another Dreamer is Carolina, who The Border Patrol also reports a Does it impose any kind of asylum hopes to become a teacher, serving as a sharp increase in the apprehension of quota? No. This bill fails to advance role model, as her high school teacher gang members. even basic asylum fixes. did for her. What does this bill to address that? Make no mistake about it, Madam And there is Julio, who is working Nothing. The bill contains no addi- Speaker: The policies passed by this toward a psychology degree and whose tional enforcement resources, not even House, even if they never become law, goal is to serve historically underrep- to apprehend and remove known gang will send a message. resented and marginalized students as members. This bill will certainly give If the House passes this bill, Demo- a community college counselor. green cards to gang members. crats will be sending a clear message to This is just a sampling of Dreamers Republicans tried to fix this in com- DACA recipients, those young adults whose stories exemplify American val- mittee. Democrats rejected the amend- brought here by their parents illegally, ues, talents, and a desire to give back ment, impugning the integrity of po- that Democrats are willing to hold to their community and the only coun- lice departments across America in the these young adults hostage in the push try they know as home. process by suggesting that America’s for open borders. Although Dreamers live under the cops indiscriminately add people to If the House passes this bill, we will veil of fear and uncertainty, they still gang databases. incentivize illegal immigration, just as contribute over $17.3 billion in Federal Chief Provost also noted in her Feb- Congress did in 2008, and we will cer- taxes and nearly $9.7 billion in State ruary testimony that the nature of il- tainly get more of it. That is exactly and local taxes each year. Their house- legal border crossings has changed sig- what this bill will do. holds have $75 billion in buying power. nificantly. A decade ago, the Border This is not compassionate. It is reck- The reality is TPS and DED recipi- Patrol used to apprehend, primarily, less. It is misguided. ents and our Nation’s Dreamers make single adult males. Today, there is an Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I our Nation stronger with the contribu- unprecedented influx in family units yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman ´ tions they make to our economy and and unaccompanied minors. from New York (Ms. VELAZQUEZ), a our American society. We cannot af- Over the past 5 years, family unit ap- sponsor of the bill. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I ford to lose or hinder their talents, re- prehensions are up 621 percent. Unac- rise in support of this legislation. silience, and contributions to our Na- companied minor apprehensions are up Let me thank Speaker PELOSI, Chair- tion. 105 percent. The Border Patrol has evi- man NADLER, Chairwoman LOFGREN, Madam Speaker, I urge my col- dence showing that transnational LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, and YVETTE leagues to support this bill. criminal organizations are exploiting Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam the law to traffic children, using a CLARKE for all their work on this legis- Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- child repeatedly to aid in the smug- lation. Today, because of Donald Trump’s tleman from Colorado (Mr. BUCK), the gling of adults into the U.S. anti-immigration policies, millions of ranking member of the Subcommittee Why is there a crisis involving family immigrants across the country live in on Immigration and Citizenship. units and children? What changed? The Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I thank law. constant fear that they will face depor- tation and potentially be separated the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. COL- In 2008, a Democratic Congress en- from their families. Among these im- LINS), the ranking member, for yield- acted the Unaccompanied Alien Child ing. Protection Act, a law that offers per- migrant communities are recipients of Madam Speaker, this bill we are de- verse incentives, leading to the very TPS, or temporary protected status, or bating today is fatally flawed. Repub- problems we see today. In 2008, there DED, deferred enforced departure. licans are for a compassionate solution were 8,041 unaccompanied minors ap- The portions of this bill I authored to help DACA recipients, but that solu- prehended at the border; last year, say, if you have been here in the U.S. tion must be paired with commonsense 50,036 apprehensions. for 3 years and have been here since border security, interior enforcement, While the nature of the immigrants January 2017, then you can apply for and changes in policy to stem the tide detained has changed, Congress has not legal permanent residence and, from of illegal border crossings, human kept pace with these changes. The Bor- there, pursue citizenship. When we talk about our TPS and smuggling, and frivolous claims of asy- der Patrol is now in need of diapers, DED populations, we are talking about lum. Tragically, this bill does nothing formula, meals, and medical care ap- some of our most vulnerable neighbors. to address the crisis at our southern propriate for children. Madam Speaker, These are people who fled natural dis- border. you would think that Democrats could at least include more resources to care asters or political violence. They came b 1530 for young children at the border, but here with the heartfelt belief that the Ninety-nine days ago, Chief of the you would be wrong. This bill doesn’t words inscribed at the base of the Stat- Border Patrol Carla Provost testified do that either. ue of Liberty, ‘‘Give me . . . your before the Judiciary Committee that Homeland Security is also hampered huddled masses yearning to breathe ‘‘a humanitarian and immigration cri- by a 2014 court order limiting how long free,’’ are not a hollow tourist attrac- sis’’ was occurring at the border. By Immigration and Customs Enforcement tion. any measure, Chief Provost is correct. can detain not only unaccompanied mi- Those words are a sacred American Border Patrol stats show that total nors, but also children traveling with compact, etched into the character of apprehensions in the first 7 months of parents and, in some cases, child traf- our Nation. And, today, as we launch the current fiscal year have already ex- fickers. This means entire family units Immigrant Heritage Month, House ceeded the total apprehensions from and criminals are released into the Democrats are going to prove to the last fiscal year. U.S. after 20 days of detention. Dreamers, TPS recipients, and those in What does this bill do to address that DHS desperately needs Congress to the DED program the words on the reality and stem the tide of illegal bor- address this critical issue. Does this base of the statue are a promise we will der crossings? Nothing. bill fix this issue? No, it does not. honor.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:56 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.057 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 Madam Speaker, those in the TPS border, and I ask my colleagues across part of our social fabric, but they di- community are our neighbors. The av- the aisle to end this desperate political rectly boost our economy. erage TPS recipient has been in the showmanship and, instead, just work I look around in this Chamber and I Nation for two decades, and almost a with us to address this devastating se- would be hard-pressed to find anyone third arrived in the U.S. younger than curity and humanitarian crisis at our who hasn’t been positively impacted, age 18; they have built entire lives southern border. directly or indirectly, by the multitude here, many have American-born chil- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I of ways that these immigrants have dren. yield the balance of my time to the added value to our communities. Deporting them will be cruel; it will gentlewoman from California (Ms. LOF- For example, in my home State of be inhumane; it will cause enormous GREN), and I ask unanimous consent New York, immigrants eligible for the economic disruption; and it would not that she may control the time for the Dream and Promise Act own 9,500 be the America that we love and that majority. homes and pay $228,300,000 each year in we know. We cannot let that happen. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. LEE mortgage payments. These same immi- For these reasons, I urge my col- of California). Is there objection to the grants contribute more than $1.6 bil- leagues to do what they know is right. request of the gentleman from New lion each year in Federal taxes and Vote ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. Let’s send a York? more. strong message to the world that we There was no objection. Having said that, Madam Speaker, I recognize that immigrants make Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I am proud to stand shoulder to shoulder America America. yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman with my colleagues. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam from New York (Ms. CLARKE), the spon- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Speaker, it is my privilege to yield 5 sor of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The minutes to the gentleman from Penn- Ms. CLARKE of New York. Madam Chair will remind all persons in the sylvania (Mr. RESCHENTHALER), an- Speaker, to Speaker PELOSI, Chair gallery that they are here as guests of other member of the Judiciary Com- NADLER, and Chair LOFGREN, my col- the House and that any manifestation mittee. leagues Representative ROYBAL- of approval or disapproval of pro- Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam ALLARD, Representative VELA´ ZQUEZ, ceedings is in violation of the rules of Speaker, this week, as the humani- Representative JAYAPAL, and Rep- the House. tarian crisis at our southern border es- resentative CHU, their leadership has b 1545 calates, House Democrats want to pass been tremendous in bringing forth H.R. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam a bill that will actually make this situ- 6, the Dream and Promise Act. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- ation even worse. 2.5 million, this is how many of our Daily border crossings at our south- neighbors, our friends, and our family tleman from California (Mr. MCCLIN- ern border have hit record highs in a members will be able to officially call TOCK). Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, decade. Until just a few weeks ago, my themselves American citizens because as we dither and posture and virtue sig- colleagues across the aisle were calling of the Dream and Promise Act as they nal here today, our southern border is this a manufactured crisis, but the obtain legal permanent residency on collapsing. numbers don’t lie. On average, 4,500 in- the pathway to citizenship. The border patrol warns that before I am proud to sponsor H.R. 6, the dividuals are apprehended each day this year is out, they will have appre- Dream and Promise Act, which pro- trying to illegally cross our southern hended over 1 million illegal aliens vides 2.5 million Dreamers, persons border. making a mockery of our sovereignty with temporary protected status, and Border Patrol is completely over- and our asylum laws. Unless Congress deferred enforcement departure recipi- whelmed; ICE facilities are full; and acts, these illegals will have to be re- ents with a pathway to citizenship—2.5 HHS is at risk of running out of the re- leased into our country; that is the million people who already call Amer- sources necessary to take care of unac- population of the cities of Atlanta and ica home and are mightily contributing companied children. Yet my colleagues Sacramento combined. across the aisle want to just ignore to our society. Now, instead of taking simple meas- this humanitarian crisis and, instead, As chair of the Congressional Black ures necessary to secure our borders pass a bill to actually encourage and Caucus Immigration Task Force and as and reserve our asylum laws for the reward illegal entrants and incentivize a second-generation American myself, truly persecuted, the House meets further illegal immigration. it is my passion and my duty to stand today to grant blanket amnesty to H.R. 6 provides amnesty to millions up for immigrants. roughly 2.5 million illegal aliens, en- From rural America to urban Amer- of people, placing the interests of those couraging millions more that they, ica, like in my district in Brooklyn, who broke our laws above the interests too, can violate our borders with impu- New York, immigrants are part of all of those who followed our laws. nity. The bill also has no enforcement pro- of our communities. Immigrants own, Now, the Democrats have long-advo- visions and includes loopholes that operate, and shop at our corner shops cated free services for illegals: free make gang members and other crimi- and bodegas; immigrants cheer on their healthcare, legal counsel, education, nals eligible for green cards. It even re- kids at neighborhood soccer games; and food, housing—all paid by American quires that U.S. taxpayers fund grant immigrants worship with us at our taxpayers. programs to help illegal immigrants places of worship. Simply put, immi- Now, they deny they support illegal obtain green cards. grants are woven into the fabric of our immigration; yet, they heap rewards Most notably, it fails to provide any society. on those who illegally immigrate. additional resources for law enforce- The Dream and Promise Act is com- Many have gone so far as to advocate ment personnel at our border. monsense immigration policy, com- abolishing the agencies that defend our And let’s be realistic about this. We monsense immigration policy that rec- borders. all know this is dead on arrival at the ognizes today’s immigrant dilemmas— Democrats long ago ceased to call il- Senate, and here we are just wasting Dreamers and TPS and DED recipients legal immigration for what it is—ille- our time. who are contributing to our commu- gal. They have supported allowing ille- Congress actually has the power and nities and are part of our blended sta- gal aliens to vote in our elections and the responsibility to address the hu- tus families—and provides them with a opposed visa tracking of foreign na- manitarian crisis at our southern bor- long, overdue pathway to citizenship. tionals entering our country. der. Unfortunately, my colleagues In New York City alone, where my They have even enacted sanctuary across the aisle are too busy playing district is located, more than 109,000 laws that require dangerous criminal party politics. people are eligible for the Dream and illegal aliens to be released back into I want to thank Ranking Member Promise Act. That number balloons to our communities rather than to be de- DOUG COLLINS for introducing legisla- more than 180,000 people when you take ported, as Federal law requires. tion that will actually fix the root into account the entire State of New Now, the real tragedy today is that causes of the problem at our southern York. These immigrants are not only a there are hundreds of thousands of
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And this bill I can’t help but to be struck here as but we cannot do that until we first would give her, and so many millions I reflect on the markup that we had, as fully secure our border and fully en- more, true freedom. we have listened to the Rules debate force our immigration laws. Otherwise, At the core of this bill, Madam earlier, plus this debate. we simply encourage more children be Speaker, is the dignity and respect I can’t help but be struck by the very brought here illegally, producing yet that we accord to human beings, the notion of this is kind of what happens another generation who will come to us way in which we see people and exer- whenever you start moving the goal- in a few years with the same demands cise our own compassion. posts on what a law should be. that we hear today. We have a rare opportunity today to So under the Obama Administration, We could address both issues right provide permanent protections for deferred action was provided for chil- now, right here and now. If full funding Dreamers and TPS and DED holders, dren who were brought into the coun- of the border wall and reform of our not just for them, but also for the ap- try by a certain date and time, through asylum laws were to be combined with proximately 1 million U.S.-born chil- no fault of their own, and that number legalizing the status of children who dren whose parents would get perma- was about 800,000 people applied for were brought here and raised here, nent protection. that. This is a first step, not a last. We through no fault of their own, this bill Now, the estimate is somewhere in must stop criminalizing immigrants at could become law in a matter of days. the neighborhood of an additional 1 every turn, even as we willingly accept Within days, we could bring these million who might have qualified who their labor and contributions. didn’t file the requisite application. young people out of legal limbo and re- We cannot allow xenophobia and rac- And now, this particular bill, as several store the integrity of our borders— ism to permeate our country from its of my colleagues across the aisle have within days. top ranks. We must continue the work said, will apply to anywhere from 2.2 to But by forcing the completely one- to pass germane and just, comprehen- 2.7 million people. sided partisan approach, the Democrats sive immigration reform that provides You can see the number starts creep- end up with precisely nothing. a roadmap to citizenship for 11 million This is not legislating. This is farce. ing as we go forward here, as we change undocumented immigrants, strength- And history is screaming this warn- laws, and we acknowledge certain ideas ens family-based immigration, and pro- ing at us that nations that either can- about what the law should be. tects workers’ rights on the job. So this actually is not about DACA. not or will not secure their borders But today, Madam Speaker, we have We left DACA a long time ago. And, simply aren’t around very long. a chance to right real wrongs for these Madam Speaker, let that not be the quite frankly, there is no age limit young people and TPS and DED hold- epitaph of the American republic. here. So even an alien who entered the ers. And I thank Chairman NADLER, the Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I U.S. illegally 30 or 40 years ago, could incredible Immigration and Citizenship yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman be granted a green card under this bill. Subcommittee Chairwoman, ZOE LOF- from Washington (Ms. JAYAPAL), the So we see that it has other problems as GREN, and my colleagues, Representa- vice chair of the Immigration Sub- well. tives ROYBAL-ALLARD, VELA´ ZQUEZ, and committee, and a fierce proponent of So then we start talking about gang CLARKE for their hard work to bring this bill. members, and we say, Oh, yeah, no, no, this forward. Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I am I also thank our staffers—including this is really tough on gang members. so very proud to rise in strong support mine—Jennifer Chan in my office, but But in fact, the denial provision is of H.R. 6, the American Dream and most of all, Madam Speaker, I thank written so narrowly that it will almost Promise Act. the Dreamers, TPS and DED holders, never exclude gang members. In fact, it At the heart and the core of this bill families, friends, and advocates, many actually prohibits the use of gang data- are 2.5 million people who are Amer- of whom are here in this Chamber. bases to establish gang participation in ican in every single way but paper. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. order to deny green cards to gang Dreamers, and those with temporary CLARKE of New York). The time of the members. protective status and DED, are integral gentlewoman has expired. You got that? You can’t use gang parts of our communities and families; Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I databases. a community of strivers who have yield an additional 15 seconds to the And moreover, only the Secretary of given and will continue to contribute gentlewoman. Homeland Security—and he or she can- to America in the finest of our tradi- Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I not delegate that authority to other of- tions as a Nation. thank the Dreamers, TPS and DED ficials—can provisionally deny an ap- Over 400,000 U.S. citizens live in a holders, the families, friends and advo- plicant. household with TPS holders. They own cates, many of whom are right here in And what makes this particularly in- homes in our communities and fill crit- this Chamber with us. triguing is if there is a denial, we are ical workforce gaps central to our eco- Thank you for your courage in speak- charging a fee, so that free attorneys nomic and community development, ing out. can be hired on to represent these gang including in construction, food service Thank you for demanding a different members who are provisionally denied. and landscaping. and more just future for our country. So they can challenge the Secretary’s And Dreamers, too, have long-called Thank you for knowing that we al- determination, and that is done by a de the United States their home. One of ways make the road by walking and for novo review. those Dreamers is Esther, who interned never giving up. So this is a real problem. It is too in my office last year. Madam Speaker, we have a chance to narrowly crafted in this area. And Esther came to the United States on affirm the hope and promise of Amer- there are some other areas—and some a visa when she was 3 years old from ica. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this bill. of my colleagues have talked about it— South Korea. Her parents sought to ob- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE but ultimately, we get to the heart of tain more permanent legal status. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this, and it is just this: There is a bor- They gave an immigration lawyer most Chair will remind all persons in the der crisis. This bill does nothing to of their money, and he ran away with gallery that they are here as guests of stop that border crisis. It will do noth- all of it. Esther’s parents’ visas ex- the House and that any manifestation ing to slow the number of people who pired. of approval or disapproval of pro- are entering this country illegally. In They pushed their kids around in a ceedings is in violation of the rules of fact, it will do just the opposite, be- shopping cart because a stroller was the House. cause it provides an incentive.
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That work, of course, is ers all across the country and in each of our are going to apprehend about 1.2 mil- done in the Homeland Security Com- Congressional districts. lion people, at the low end. We know mittee. For example, in the Eighteenth Congres- that a year ago we were getting about Let’s fund and write the legislation sional District, there are 13,600 Dreamers eli- half; we were apprehending about half for our leader there, Chairman THOMP- gible for DACA protections. the people. SON, to be able to provide the resources I have met with these individuals and heard And we know about 4 months ago, we that CBP is asking for, which the ad- the fear in their voices as they speak about were getting only about a third of the ministration is not giving to them, and the jeopardy they feel as a result of their un- people. Now, we have no idea what the that is more staff, more health facili- protected status. getaways are. ties, better physical plants, and more Just a few weeks ago, I met with recipients You can talk to border patrol agents, judges to help with the asylum cases. of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals— ICE agents—whoever you want to talk I am ready to work. Today, we have our nation’s dreamers. This was one of many to down at the border—and they will a job to do. We have a job to do for the events I have had that engages residents of tell you, ‘‘we have no idea the numbers 386,300 immigrants who are eligible in Houston. coming in because we are over- my State, the same State that my col- It is through these events that I meet advo- whelmed.’’ leagues represent. cates on this vital issue. When I was down in Yuma, the Yuma These individuals live with 845,300 I think of my good friend Cesar Espinoza, facility is designed for 250 people. A family members. Interestingly, they whom I know through a group called FIEL. month and a half ago, it held 750 people provide some $340 million in mortgage Cesar has a younger brother and a younger in inhumane conditions. payments, $2 trillion in Federal taxes, sister. His brother was able to get citizenship No question. Inhumane conditions. and $1 trillion in State and local taxes. because as a minor, his citizenship was auto- Today, that number is over 1,000, We are looking at people who are work- matic when his mother became a citizen. But Cesar himself is a recipient of DACA going through that same facility. That ing. Let me also indicate that the eco- and so is his sister. is inhumane. nomic opportunities for these individ- With the President’s rescission of this pro- And so we are just releasing them. uals are enormous. gram, he has placed in peril families like We are releasing them, and we are say- One thing I want to indicate is that it is not DACA that is driving people. Cesar’s family. ing, Come back in a couple of years. The Dream and Promise Act would add cer- The surge is being driven by the vio- And you know what? We have got a tainty to the lives of these individuals so that lence in El Salvador and other places, million people who have absconded they can pursue their lives without having to not by DACA. It is also being driven by from their court dates. We have got an- account for a circumstances placed on them wrong-headed State legislators or other million people with active re- by their parents. moval orders. State officials like the Texas attorney Today’s vote represents the first time that You think this is going to serve this general, Ken Paxton, who threatened a the Dream Act is being considered. problem long-term? I am sad to tell lawsuit, which he did, if they didn’t It is the product of years of determination, you, it won’t. stop DACA. grit, and perseverance. You are going to see more people When they stopped DACA, they put The bill is supported by the business com- come because you have got the incen- millions of young people in jeopardy. munity as well as human rights groups. tives in place. And they are not just They even ignored the tragedy of The DREAM Act is supported by tradition- coming from Mexico or the Northern Alonso, who lost his life coming down ally conservative groups like the U.S. Cham- Triangle. They are coming from Ven- to Houston, in Harris County, to save ber of Commerce and the CATO institute. ezuela; they are coming from Cuba; people who were suffering from Hurri- The bill is one of the most significant pieces they are coming from Africa; they are cane Harvey. of pro-immigrant legislation to be voted on— coming from China. Which of us on this floor went down and passed—in years, and many advocates They are coming from all over the to try and save anyone? Who sacrificed across the country spent the day watching the world today. And they are coming be- and lost their lives? What about the progress of the bill through committee. cause they know that we have no place millions of young people who are doc- When we considered this bill in the Judiciary for them. They will be released into the tors and lawyers and teachers in our Committee, it was a markup that lasted over interior, and we will continue to be districts or the paramedic whom I met 8 hours. overwhelmed. in my roundtable discussion who is During that time, we did not consider any This bill will contribute to that prob- saving lives every day? legislation that would strengthen the bill con- lem. These false premises are killing us sistent with its charge to bring peace of mind Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I because we are the land of laws and the and security to our nation’s Dreamers. yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman land of immigrants. I am reminded of Instead, we sat there as members of the from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), a long- the Statue of Liberty. Committee from the other side of the aisle, serving member of the Committee on Let’s pass this bill. Let’s grant TPS. tried to deny the country and the nation’s hun- the Judiciary. Let’s be Americans who love this coun- dreds of thousands of Dreamers the peace of try and value the Constitution, the mind that they are owed. b 1600 Declaration of Independence, and the Under the Dream Act, undocumented immi- Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the gen- equality of all people. grants who were under the age of 18 upon ar- tlewoman from California, and I ac- Madam Speaker, as a senior member of the rival in the United States and have lived in the knowledge all the dynamic leadership Committees on the Judiciary and on Home- country for at least four years, would be eligi- that has generated where we are today, land Security, and a representative of a state ble for a conditional permanent resident (CPR) including all the sponsors whose names on the southern border, I rise in strong support status if they are enrolled in secondary school I recognized earlier and, of course, the of the rule governing debate of H.R. 6, the or have a high school diploma, equivalent, or magnificent persons who have met ‘‘American Dream and Promise Act of 2019,’’ industry recognized credential, and pass a with us over and over again, who met and the underlying legislation. background check. with me. I remember the roundtable Today’s debate and consideration of this bill Under this bill, 1.8 million immigrants will be that I had of Dreamers in Houston, and is a historic step for this vital piece of legisla- immediately eligible for this CPR status. their stories are powerful. tion. Ensuring a path to earned citizenship is a Let me say to my bipartisan friends, The American Dream and Promise Act of non-negotiable principle for me and the sine friends from Texas, let us work to- 2019 establishes a roadmap to U.S. citizen- qua non of meaningful immigration reform leg- gether. One gentleman was up speaking ship for (1) immigrant youth and current or po- islation.
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Updates the criminal background bars have co-sponsored or sponsored in the Con- by the Center for American Progress, ending and inadmissibility requirements. gress since 2007 when I became Ranking deferred action for childhood arrivals would re- Additionally, H.R. 6 provides LPR status to Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee sult in a loss of $460.3 billion from the national CPR holders who (1) serve in the uniformed on Immigration and introduced the ‘‘Save GDP over the ensuing decade and would re- services for two years; (2) complete two years America Comprehensive Immigration Reform move an estimated 685,000 workers from the at or obtain a degree from an institution of Act, (H.R. 1525),’’ which I have reintroduced in nation’s economy and workforce at a time higher education; or (3) work 75 percent of the each succeeding Congress. when more, not fewer, workers are des- time in CPR. Like H.R. 6, Section 501 of my legislation perately needed. Another important feature of this legislation provides a path to earned legalization status And 10 states, including my home state of is that makes it easier for states to provide in- to those undocumented immigrants who have Texas, would stand to lose more than $8 bil- state tuition to immigrant students and estab- resided in the United States for 5 years and lion annually in state GDP. lishes that CPR-holders are eligible for federal meet other eligibility requirements. Madam Speaker, immigrants eligible for pro- loans, work study, services, and grants. Madam Speaker, as we stand today on the tection under H.R. 6 are part of Texas’s social I mentioned earlier that we sat through a precipice of passing the American Dream and fabric. marathon session of the Judiciary Committee. Promise Act of 2019, I am thinking of the hun- Texas is home to 386,300 immigrants who That’s because some on the committee dreds of thousands of young immigrants are eligible for protection under the Dream could not bring themselves to see our nation’s whose lives will be changed for the better by and Promise Act, 112,000 of whom reside in Dreamers as anything other than criminals. keeping our promise to them, so they can re- Harris County. They see the act that brought them here alize their dreams and making America better, These individuals live with 845,300 family with their parents as nothing more than a stronger, and more prosperous. members and among those family members, crime. And at this moment, I am thinking of Alonso 178,700 are U.S.-born citizen children. Indeed if you did not know better, and you Guillen, an heroic DREAMER who lived in my Dreamers in Texas who are eligible for pro- listened to the parade of horribles put forth by congressional district, and who came to the tection under the bill arrived in the United the other side. United States from Mexico as a child and died States at the average age of 8. You would think that if we merely deported when his boat capsized while he was rescuing TPS- and DED-eligible immigrants in Texas all of our nation’s Dreamers—hardworking survivors of the flooding caused by Hurricane who would be eligible for protection under young people seeking to make their lives in Harvey in the Houston area. H.R. 6 have on average lived in the United America—all crime in the nation would stop. That is the type of courage, honor, and States since 1996. In Committee we heard all sorts of dramatic commitment to service we are talking when Immigrants eligible for the Dream and Prom- stories. We heard of gang members who we speak of DREAMERS. ise Act own 43,500 homes in Texas and pay would feel liberated to take advantage of this Madam Speaker, Title I of H.R. 6, the $340,500,000 in annual mortgage payments. program. Eligible immigrants in Texas and their Dream Act of 2019, contains provisions re- We heard this was amnesty. We heard that households contribute $2,234,800,000 in fed- garding relief for immigrant youth. this bill perpetrates a crisis. We heard this Title II of the bill, American Promise Act of eral taxes and $1,265,200,000 in state and would enable a humanitarian crisis. We have 2019, contains provisions related to persons local taxes each year. heard that this legislation was a disgrace. Annually, these households generate eligible Temporary Protected Stats (TPS) or We heard horror stories of criminals who $10,519,000,000 in spending power in Texas Deferred Enforcement Departure; the third and would take the Dream Act to serve their own and help power the national economy. ends. final title contains general provisions that apply Madam Speaker, during general debate on This is wrong. to both Titles I & II). H.R. 6, I will have more to discuss about the Madam Speaker, I support H.R. 6 because They cannot see that these children are salient features of this long overdue legislation it keeps America’s word to the more than American in every way except for that piece of that fulfills the American promise that all of its 800,000 young people we asked to come out paper. residents who share our values and respect of the shadows and walk proudly and un- For persons with TPS or DED status, the for the Constitution and laws have an oppor- ashamedly as legitimate members of the American Dream and Promise Act provides tunity to realize their dreams. much needed relief. American community. But in the limited time I have now, let me First, H.R. 6 provides LPR status for people The legislation does this by providing condi- highlight some of the more important provi- with TPS or DED (and those who were eligible tional permanent resident (CPR) status and a sions of the American Dream and Promise but did not apply) who apply within three years roadmap to lawful permanent resident (LPR) Act. from the date of enactment if they (1) had at status and, eventually, earned U.S. citizenship H.R. 6 helps young persons in the following least three years of continuous residence (as for immigrant youth who entered the U.S. be- ways: fore age 18, have four or more years of resi- 1. Extends the length of conditional perma- well as residence since the date required the dency, and graduated from high school (or the nent resident (CPR) status from eight to ten last time that the person’s nation of origin was equivalent). years to give applicants more time to fulfill re- designated) and (2) were eligible for or had (a) H.R. 6 also provides an opportunity to apply quirements; TPS on September 25, 2016, or (b) DED on for LPR status for people who currently have 2. Stays the removal of minors who are not September 28, 2016. or who may be eligible for TPS or DED and yet eligible for relief but may become eligible This protection covers nationals of 13 coun- who have three or more years of residency. in the future and who temporarily unenroll tries: El Salvador, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Li- Madam Speaker, individuals who are eligi- from school; beria, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sierra Leone, Soma- ble for protection under the bill have lived in 3. Permits people with CPR to obtain legal lia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. the United States for much of their lives; the permanent resident (LPR) status without satis- I believe similar protections should be ex- average Dreamer came to the United States fying the employment, military, or educational tended to Guatemalan nationals in our coun- at the age of 8, while the average TPS- or tracks if their deportation would cause ‘‘hard- try, which is why I will soon reintroduce the DED-eligible person arrived in 1997. ship’’ to themselves or immediate family mem- ‘‘Continue American Safety Act,’’ which ex- Without permanent protections such as bers (instead of ‘‘extreme hardship’’); tends TPS status to Guatemala and I look for- those in H.R. 6, these immigrants’ and their 4. Includes apprenticeship programs as a ward to working with my colleagues to achieve families’ futures in the United States—as well qualifying education to obtain CPR status; this outcome. as the fiscal and economic contributions they 5. Eliminates the costly medical examination Second, H.R. 6 classifies people with TPS make—are at risk. for applicants; or DED as inspected and admitted for the pur- Passing this legislation is the right thing to 6. Establishes a fee ceiling of $495 for im- poses of Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) do and now is the time to do it; in fact, it is migrant youth applying for CPR status; section 245(a), making it easier to obtain LPR long overdue. 7. Clarifies that people with CPR can ac- status through existing channels (e.g., a fam- I am mindful also Madam Speaker that in cess professional, commercial, and business ily-based petition). addition to helping restore America’s reputa- licenses; Third, H.R. 6 stays the removal or deporta- tion as the most welcoming nation on earth, 8. Permits people with CPR who obtain a tion of an individual while an application is the legislation the House will pass also posi- certificate or credential from an area career pending.
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It human trafficking, drug smuggling, lishing notice to terminate TPS designation for is not a perfect bill and doesn’t fit, in and cartels will continue to thrive. certain nationals. many ways. We are pointing that out. This bill is unfair to immigrants who I have one the gentleman from North Caro- The pride that we take in that is not have obeyed the law to enter our coun- lina remarked on the bill—he indicated that that we are seeing something broken. try legally. America welcomes all who legislation with great names does not make it It is the pride that we need to fix some- are coming to our Nation who respect great legislation and we should not pass a bill thing in this. We want to see these re- the rule of law and want to contribute that does not have a chance of passage in the cipients be here and be able to partici- to our society. Unfortunately, they Senate. pate in a legal fashion. will be left to wait while USCIS at- We cannot let the fact that this House of The legal immigration system is tempts to process the millions of appli- Representatives has passed countless pieces being overwhelmed by the illegal popu- cations that today’s legislation would of legislation and that they have gone to the lation coming across, which we are not authorize. graveyard in the Senate. fixing, and don’t say that we are be- It creates a system that is ripe for Acting for the people, in order to deliver a cause we are not. Nothing has come to fraud and abuse. It includes a laundry better deal, House Democrats have passed this floor, and it happens every day. list of unverifiable documents that can legislation to strengthen our democracy, with Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to be used to obtain green cards. H.R. 1, the For the People Act. the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Mr. Speaker, there is nothing in this We have passed legislation to end anti- CLINE), another member of the Judici- legislation that fixes what is wrong LGBT discrimination with H.R. 5, the Equality ary Committee. with our immigration laws. This is the Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I thank Act. wrong way to go. I hope that my col- the gentlewoman from Texas for her We have passed a nonbinding resolution to leagues on the other side of the aisle remarks. She alluded to a number of pass the full Mueller Report. will quit playing politics with people’s reforms to our legal immigration proc- We have passed legislation to reauthorize lives and work with this side of the ess, and yes, I stand ready to work with the Violence Against Women Act, landmark aisle to fix our broken immigration the gentlewoman on those issues, but legislation which—through policy reforms, system and replace it with a system none of the legal reforms that are nec- interstate cooperation and grant allocation— based on merit. essary to balance this legislation are in Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 has been pivotal in providing a national re- this bill. minutes to the gentleman from Geor- sponse to protecting half of the population. In fact, this bill is called the Amer- gia (Mr. JOHNSON), a member of the Ju- And, as this week dawned, it did so with ican Dream and Promise Act, but if we diciary Committee. flags at half-staff, a recognition of the 12 peo- are looking for reforms that will secure Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. I thank ple who were shot and killed in just the latest our border, we are dreaming. The only the bold and courageous women of the incident of mass shootings. promise being kept is the promise to House of Representatives with the That is why the House of Representatives put people who are here illegally ahead Democratic Party for their strong passed H.R. 8, the first piece of gun safety of legal immigrants in line for citizen- hearts, minds, and leadership in press- legislation, the first piece of gun safety legisla- ship. It is a grave disappointment and ing the action for passage of H.R. 6, tion to pass the House in a quarter-century. a violation of this document, the Con- which will help millions of people— Put simply we cannot accept Senate inac- stitution of the United States. men, women, and children—who by all tion as a reason not to do anything. The American people might think, accounts are already Americans. The Senate must act for the American Peo- when tuning in, hey, great, we are fi- They pay taxes, serve in our mili- ple, in not just passing the bills I just men- nally addressing immigration, so tary, and attend our schools. They tioned above, but also passing the Dream and maybe we will find a way to secure our should not be dehumanized by calling Promise Act. Indeed, in a recent public opinion borders. But this bill has no language them illegals or illegal aliens. Don’t poll, protections for Dreamers received 83% to secure our borders, no language to stereotype them as drug dealers, rap- support from Americans. build the wall, no language to help ists, and murderers. They are real peo- Madam Speaker, H.R. 6 is exceptional leg- children and families in terrible condi- ple contributing to America’s great- islation and a welcome development but is not tions at the border, no language to re- ness. a substitute for undertaking the comprehen- form our asylum programs or our visa My district alone has over 7,000 con- sive reform and modernization of the nation’s programs to make them more efficient, stituents who would benefit from these immigration laws supported by the American and no language to stop the thousands Dream, TPS, and DED reforms. These people. of caravans of illegals crossing over the are Americans whom the system is fail- Only Congress can do that and passage of border, over 5,000 each and every day. ing, people who grew up on the H.R. 6 shows that this House has the will and Instead, it does the exact opposite. It foundational American principle that is up to the challenge. incentivizes illegal immigration. It if you work hard, you can improve the Comprehensive immigration reform is des- incentivizes the dangerous journey future for your children. And they do perately needed to ensure that Lady Liberty’s that these families are taking. work hard. lamp remains the symbol of a land that wel- We have heard a lot from the other But Republican inaction and hos- comes immigrants to a community of immi- side about individuals here illegally tility have put their American Dream grants and does so in a manner that secures who are achieving, but we can cite at risk, and they face deportation to a our borders and protects our homeland. every individual who is currently fac- country they have never known. Madam Speaker, let us build on the historic ing enormous danger, children facing My Republican colleagues should rec- legislation that is the American Dream and enormous danger on this journey to the ognize that this is a good bill. It is a Promise Act and seize the opportunity to pass border, one in three women who are necessary bill. It is a bill that will im- legislation that secures our borders, preserves facing sexual assault on this journey to prove the country we all love. Have a America’s character as the most open and the border, families right now who are heart. Pass H.R. 6. welcoming country in the history of the world, deciding whether or not to put their Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- and will yield hundreds of billions of dollars in children at risk of death by marching er, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman economic growth. up to the United States because they from Iowa (Mr. KING). I urge all Members to support the rule gov- are hoping that there is an incentivized Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I erning debate of H.R. 6 and the underlying program like this in place when they thank the gentleman, the ranking bill. get here. member, for yielding. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam We need to take action to control our Listening to the debate here, the Speaker, I would remind the gentle- border. We will never stop the flow of first thing that I think was missed in
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Mr. Speak- America because of these young people Whenever we have had amnesty in this er, I yield an additional 30 seconds to and because of the magnificent con- country, it has always been a lot more the gentleman from Iowa. tributions of these Dreamers. There is than was calculated. Mr. KING of Iowa. There is a report nothing more American than passing I recall those days back in 1986 when that, before the last census, with an the Dream Act and ending the uncer- Ronald Reagan let me down. He only average 710,000 in a Member’s congres- tainty in the lives of these young peo- did it twice in 8 years, but this was one sional district, at least six districts in ple and acknowledging they represent time. California were comprised, figu- the best of America. I watched the debate in the House ratively, of illegal aliens. That means I wish everyone in this country could and the Senate on whether to grant that illegal aliens in California had have watched that hearing of just some amnesty to roughly a million people. more representation in the United examples of the differences these All along, I believed that the wisdom of States Congress than any one of 23 young people have made in the lives of the House and Senate would prevail, States that have less representation. their communities. and they would understand that am- That is something to keep in mind as Let’s do the right thing. Let’s pass nesty destroys the rule of law. this debate moves on. this in a bipartisan way and give cer- I listened carefully, and the debate Mr. Speaker, I don’t think this bill tainty to the lives of these young peo- went the other way. The bill was sent goes anywhere, but if it does, it could ple who know no other country but this to the President’s desk. be the destruction of the rule of law great country. But I was confident that Ronald and the fracture of the United States of Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Reagan would see the principle and America. er, I agree with the gentleman, the protect the rule of law and veto the Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 speaker, Mr. CICILLINE. I agree with amnesty act. Well, we all know he minutes to the gentleman from Rhode him that we need to fix this, but this is signed it that day in 1986. He regretted Island (Mr. CICILLINE), a member of our not the way to fix this. There is a bi- it after that, as did many of his Cabi- Judiciary Committee. partisan way to fix this, and this sim- net members, but that was a big mis- Mr. CICILLINE. I thank the gentle- ply just gives a green light. take. woman for yielding. It is a powerful symbol. This bill is a This is an amnesty bill, and it goes a I rise in strong support of H.R. 6, the very powerful symbol to those who long way toward the destruction of im- American Dream and Promise Act. want to come here and know that there migration law. When you send out an This legislation will protect 2.5 mil- will be no consequence for coming and advertisement that if you can get into lion people as American as everyone in will continue to overload our border. America, you get to stay in America, this Chamber but for a piece of paper, That is the symbolism that comes from people are going to keep coming here. young people who came here as chil- this bill today. It doesn’t stop until they have to go dren, brought by their families to pur- Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the back home again to tell those folks sue the American Dream. That is why gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. whom they had recently left that they we call them Dreamers. GROTHMAN). didn’t get to stay in America, to dis- They did what we would expect of Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, our courage the rest of them. any other good American. They worked Here is an example: In a briefing immigrants have always been our fu- hard. They served in our communities. ture. Wave after wave of moral, patri- from Francis Cissna, the recently re- They served in our military. They tired Director of USCIS, he gave us otic, hardworking, and law-abiding im- studied at our schools. They strength- migrants have kept America vibrant. these numbers. He said of 100 percent of ened our communities. those who apply for asylum, there will Today, the majority party intends to 1615 be 60 percent who show up for their b put another 2 to 3 million people on the asylum hearings. That surprised me. I We had a hearing of examples of path to citizenship. thought the number would be maybe 95 Dreamers, these young people who did I think it is accurate to say that percent that wouldn’t show up. Sixty extraordinary things, who enriched the America does want some form of relief percent show up; 40 percent do not. lives of their own communities, who for some DACA folks and some way to Of the 60 percent, 10 percent get asy- are scholars, community activists, make them made legal, but this bill lum. That amounts to 6 percent of the teachers, doctors, and lawyers, people would do a lot. This bill, in my mind, whole. Forty percent don’t show up. making incredible contributions. would ruin America. Fifty-four percent then get assigned a I have met with Dreamers in my First of all, I think America would deportation hearing, and they don’t home State, where 6,000 people will be want to restrict this bill to the law- show up at all. protected by this legislation. They are abiding, including law-abiding DACA When you add 40 percent, 54 percent, valued and productive members of our folks. This bill does not do that. You and 6 percent, that is 100 percent of community. can commit two crimes and still be them who get to stay in America. There is also protection in here for here. You can be on a list of gang mem- I recall a night when I was in Serbia TPS designees. In the State of Rhode bers and still be here. in the middle of that huge, epic migra- Island, we have the largest Liberian As far as self-supporting, this bill tion. I asked the chief of police, who community, who make unbelievable doesn’t begin to deal with the problem was directing traffic, loading trains to contributions and live with such uncer- of people who are already taking ad- go off to Germany out of Serbia, when tainty. vantage of our generous welfare safety and why this ever stops. The first thing We, of course, need comprehensive net. They are going to be staying here he said was the international answer immigration reform, but protecting under this bill. of, ‘‘That is beyond my pay grade.’’ But Dreamers is first. Like I said, you can already be on a then, as I pressed him, he said it only We have heard a lot of arguments variety of public assistance programs; stops when the people receiving them about other problems with our immi- it is not dealt with. You can be a bad stop receiving them. gration system. We agree, but I haven’t role model for your kids; it is not dealt That is the principle here. We have to heard anyone say that these young with. You don’t have to learn English. decide what we are going to do here. people don’t deserve protection in this People always say: Oh, all the DACA Whom are we going to say no to? I debate today. members all know English. That is not haven’t heard anybody define, espe- This bill doesn’t solve all the prob- true. You do not have to learn English cially on the other side, whom we lems, but it solves three specific prob- and you are set on a path to citizen- might say no to. This is just the people lems: TPS, DED, and Dreamers. It is ship.
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The majority party does opportunity to earn the American ica by drunk drivers. Over 300,000 every nothing about this. Dream. I ask for a vote of ‘‘aye’’ on year are injured by drunk drivers. Yesterday, we passed another welfare H.R. 6. In my amendment, we are talking bill continuing another, to a large ex- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- about people convicted of it. Mothers tent, failed welfare program, but we do er, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman Against Drunk Drivers indicates, for nothing in that bill to make sure the from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT), who is a mem- every time a person is convicted, on av- current welfare programs aren’t being ber of our committee. erage, they think they have probably abused by illegal or legal immigrants. Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I thank driven drunk 80 times. That is what we should be focusing on the gentleman for yielding. So we are allowing folks to be eligi- at this time. I claim the time in opposition to this ble for this program. All the Democrats A lot of people have been trying to very flawed piece of legislation here on the committee voted against this destroy America over many years. Go this afternoon. It is flawed in many amendment that would have basically back 100 years, and people realized ways. made us safer in this country against America is the light of the world. First of all, it doesn’t do anything to drunk drivers. But they refused to go America is the hope for civilization. If get more control at our southern bor- along with that, so I think it is really I wanted to destroy America, I would der. We have thousands of people dangerous to pass it. It could have been craft a bill like this. I would craft a bill streaming across that border in various much safer. saying that we have got people here on places on the border. It does nothing The people who are injured are our the welfare system, path to citizenship; about that. sons. They are our daughters, wives, criminal background, path to citizen- It does nothing to improve on our spouses, brothers, sisters, mothers, and ship; and we put these folks ahead of so asylum system, which is very flawed fathers. But this bill doesn’t make many wonderful, hardworking people right now. them safer. It had an opportunity to do who are trying to do the system the The drug cartels make huge amounts so, but all my colleagues on the other right way and trying to come here le- of money by the people who are coming side of the aisle voted against it. gally. in illegally. They are told the magic That is just one reason why I think Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 words, which are basically to say that this is a very flawed bill, and I would minutes to the gentleman from Cali- they fear if they return to their coun- urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on fornia (Mr. CORREA), who is a member try, so they are let into our country. this bill. of our Judiciary Committee. They are put on a bus or they are put Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, if I may We could, in a bipartisan manner, ac- on a plane and shipped somewhere call your attention to this poster here tually do something for these Dream- around the country, to some city. They to my right. This is a photo of brave ers, these DACA folks, but Democrats are given a court date 2 years out, 3 Americans out of Orange County who said: No, we are not going to do this bi- years out, 5 years out. Very seldom do have made the ultimate sacrifice since partisan. We are going to ram this 9/11. Among them are Navy SEAL Mi- they show up for that court date, so thing through. chael Monsoor, Army Ranger Sergeant they basically disappear into the popu- It is really unfortunate because we Tyler Holtz, and right here in the mid- lation. could have done something good for the dle is a picture of Corporal Jose Angel This legislation does nothing to re- country, but that is not what this bill Garibay, a Dreamer and a marine with- form our asylum laws or to protect the does. out status who joined the Marine Corps American people. It does nothing to ba- I thank the gentleman for yielding. and made the ultimate sacrifice in 2003. sically protect folks around the world Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, may I Later on, he was given American citi- who are trying to come here the right inquire how much time remains on zenship posthumously. This is a way. each side. Dreamer, Jose Angel Garibay. The DACA amnesty program which is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- I want to also take a moment to talk being created here will allow people to tlewoman from California has 303⁄4 min- about another Dreamer, Police Officer cut in front of the line for people who utes remaining. The gentleman from Germain Martinez Garcia, who grew up are trying to do it the right way. Georgia has 201⁄4 minutes remaining. in southern Illinois. In the words of his Not only does it not do things to im- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 police chief: prove the existing law—and it cer- minute to the gentleman from Mary- Germain is a part of our community. He’s tainly doesn’t do it in a bipartisan land (Mr. HOYER). The majority leader a good citizen. He’s a good person, and we manner—but it is dangerous, and I will has been such a supporter of Dreamers need him. tell you why. for these many years. He is a Dreamer. In the Judiciary Committee—I have Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Two other Dreamers are two broth- been on that committee for many years the gentlewoman for yielding. More ers, John and James, who both grew up now—I offered an amendment. I think than that, I thank her for the thou- in L.A. They are both Dreamers. They we all know that far too many people sands of hours that she has put in over joined the U.S. Army last year, and are killed or injured in this country by the years in trying to address in a posi- they are out in basic training right drunk drivers, by people who have, in tive, constructive way our broken im- now. These two want nothing more some States they call it a DUI, in some migration system and for her leader- than to defend our country, and today’s States they call it a DWI, driving, basi- ship in forging a bill that is a step— legislation will ensure that these both- cally, impaired, either drugs or alco- just a step. ers, John and James, can come home to hol. I want to thank Mr. NADLER, the the United States after serving our I offered a commonsense amendment chairman of the committee, for ensur- country. which said, basically, that you would ing that this bill came forward. Another Dreamer, Gloria, grew up in not be eligible for this if you were con- Mr. Speaker, I have been sitting here the center of my district, Santa Ana. victed—not just that you have driven, for a few minutes, and I have heard a She is a Dreamer who attended Har- but you were convicted—of drunk driv- number of my Republican colleagues vard and is now getting her Ph.D. at ing and you either killed a person or bemoaning the fact that we could have Claremont University. the person was seriously injured. Seri- done this in a bipartisan fashion and All these are Dreamers, and for the ous bodily harm could be loss of an eye come with up with a much better bill. life of me, I don’t understand how these or a limb. Or, if you had multiple DUIs, Many of those folks who said that have
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Texas, worked tirelessly in fashioning Today, more than a million people I am proud to represent a strong a bipartisan bill, and the Republicans who grew up in America don’t know community of Liberians in my district, refused to bring it to the floor; al- any other home, yet they live in fear of many of whom fled war and disease though, in my view it had a majority of being sent to a home they never knew. outbreak and built new lives here. We votes on this floor. They live in fear of being deported to should not allow them to be uprooted Indeed, it was about to be petitioned countries they never or barely knew. from their homes a second time. out of the committee and brought to These Dreamers, these yearners for Some of them are here today in the the floor in a process that you can do justice and opportunity, deserve to live gallery as well. that without the committee’s voting without fear. They deserve to access Let’s show them. Let’s show them for it. Just short of the 218 votes nec- the opportunities of America that they that we stand together with them and essary to do that, the Republican lead- have been helping to build already—a cherish their contributions to America. Whether we are Irish or Danish or ership put all sorts of pressure to as- Nation of immigrants, made great by Italian or Jews or Poles or Germans, sure that that bill was not discharged immigrants. all who came here in great numbers from the committee. This bill will remove that fear. It will immigrated to this country and have So spare me the crocodile tears about give them the opportunity to stay in the country they know and love and to made us great. a bipartisan bill. We tried to do a bi- This bill is not perfect. No bill is per- know their hard work and contribu- partisan bill. The Senate did a bipar- fect. But it is a step, a very important tions will give them a chance to make tisan bill in 2013, and we pleaded for step, a down payment on fulfilling that it in America and that they can give the Republicans to bring it to the floor, promise. a bipartisan Senate bill, and they re- back by serving in our military or cre- But change happens most often in fused, all the time saying the immigra- ating jobs or working in their commu- steps, and today the Democrat-led tion system was broken. But they re- nities; that they can have a pathway to House is taking that step forward by fused to fix it. citizenship, which is in their interest keeping our promise to Dreamers. and in the interest of our country. b 1630 I want to thank LUCILLE ROYBAL- This bill will keep the promise of our ALLARD, NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, YVETTE So, now they come to the floor, be- Founders and our forebears, and it will CLARKE, JERRY NADLER, and—yes, once moaning the fact that a bipartisan bill keep the promise of policymakers from again—ZOE LOFGREN for all the work did not come forward. If they had in- both sides of the aisle who agree they that they have done to get us to a tended to work on a bipartisan bill, as should stay, along, I might add, with 86 place where we have a fair bill—not the majority leader, I will tell you, Mr. percent of the American people. amnesty, a fair bill for America. Speaker, a bipartisan bill would have They are American in every sense. I hope my Republican colleagues will come forward. They are patriots and dreamers. join us in voting for this bill. Together, So sad, so unfortunate that that President Trump campaigned on a let’s send a message of inclusion and didn’t happen. promise to help Dreamers—a promise acceptance of these Dreamers, whose Mr. Speaker, I want to read some- he broke. It was President Trump who dreams are the same as ours, whose pa- thing: created the crisis we now face by re- triotism is the same as ours, and whose ‘‘We’re going to work something out scinding the DACA program 2 years Nation is the same as ours. that’s going to make people happy and ago and allowing the Republican-con- Vote ‘‘aye.’’ Vote for America. proud. trolled House to stand in the way of a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- ‘‘They’’—referring to the Dreamers— legislative solution. bers are reminded to refrain from ref- ‘‘got brought here at a very young Now, the Democrat-led House is tak- erences to occupants of the gallery. age’’—1, 2, 3 years of age. ing action. With this bill, we proclaim Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- ‘‘They’ve worked here. They’ve gone to the Senate and President: Take the er, I yield myself such time as I may to school here. Some were good stu- advice of the American people. Pass consume. dents. Some have wonderful jobs. And this bill. Mr. Speaker, I always appreciate the they’re in never-never land because For these Dreamers are, in all but a majority leader coming down. It is they don’t know what’s going to hap- certificate of citizenship, brothers and amazing to me, though, that as we pen.’’ sisters. come down and talk about this bill, if Who said that? Donald Trump said it. One of them from my district, Gabby there really was a desire to have a bi- When did he say it? After he was Hernandez, is here today, Mr. Speaker, partisan bill, then maybe we would elected, but before he was sworn in as to watch us take this important vote. have brought the bill that actually did President of the United States. She arrived in this country from El get close, as the gentleman did bring I met with the President, along with Salvador at the age of 4. She attended up last Congress, and actually ask a few others, at the White House, and school in Prince George’s County, some of those cosponsors on the Repub- he said to us: ‘‘Send us a bill,’’ then he Maryland, which I represent, and she lican side who were sponsoring it last created the problem we are confronting has been studying these last few years time to be a part, who have said they today. And he said: ‘‘Congress, fix it, to be a social worker and help people in have been froze out. and I will sign it.’’ our community. Let’s face reality. So spare me the Well, today, Mr. Speaker, we are fix- I hope we can give Dreamers like discussion on getting a bipartisan bill ing it. And I hope that my Republican Gabby reassurance that their country, and the disdain for it and saying that colleagues would join us and that the America, will not abandon them. this bill actually helps. President of the United States would In addition, this bill would also allow This is a bill written for a promise, sign a bill which will take these folks those who have been on temporary pro- as was just said. Let’s, at least, be hon- out of never-never land. tected status and deferred enforced de- est about why it was written and the The bill we have on the floor today is parture to remain as permanent resi- fact that it will not help the situation called the American Dream and Prom- dents. on the border and, frankly, is not going ise Act—the American dream and One of them has a business in my dis- to help us get a bill passed, because American promise. trict. He employs 40 people. Forty fam- this will not pass because, as the Presi- We lift our lamp beside the golden ilies would be affected by his leaving. dent has said, he wants to see some se- door. That is what we have said to the He has been here for 25 years. He is, in curity attached to this, so that we have world. That dream is to see hard work every sense, a member of our commu- a safe and secure legal immigration rewarded with opportunity. nity. system.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:59 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.068 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 Mr. Speaker, I would agree with him. broken immigration system: Let’s so it was the waning hours of the Spare me those discussions because work together and agree that, without Democratic majority, and they passed that didn’t happen here, as is painfully border security, this will not work. what was then known as Senator DUR- obvious. Let’s fix this broken system once and BIN’s DREAMer bill here in the House Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the for all. Let’s do what is best for Amer- of Representatives. gentleman from Florida (Mr. YOHO). ica because, if we do what is best for Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I have the America, is that not best for the immi- b 1645 utmost respect for the majority leader. grants, too? What I see as a problem here, that we Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 It went over to the Senate, and see over and over again, is finger point- minutes to the gentlewoman from Democrats had a 59–41 majority in the United States Senate, and the Dreamer ing. Texas (Ms. GARCIA), a valued member Yes, we did have the majority and of our Judiciary Committee. bill failed to achieve cloture, not be- the Republican Party didn’t do any- Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I cause it was blocked by Republicans. thing. But the Democrats had the ma- thank our chair, our leadership, and, Three Republicans voted with the then- jority back in President Obama’s first 2 particularly, NANCY PELOSI for making majority Democrats to move the bill years; they did nothing. But fingers get sure that this bill was a priority bill. along. Senator Lugar, no longer with pointed. Nothing gets done. For me, I have dedicated a great part us, Senator MURKOWSKI, who is still I rise today in opposition to this bill, of my life in public service to helping with us, and Senator Bennett from but that is not to say I am against immigrants who come to the United Utah, voted in favor of moving that bill legal immigration. In fact, I don’t be- States in search of a prosperous and along. lieve anyone in this Chamber or up in dignified life. Five Democrats voted against clo- the gallery, even though we can’t ref- Today, I am honored to participate in ture, and that was the reason why, in erence them, is against legal immigra- this historic day in the House of Rep- the waning days of President Obama’s tion. resentatives. first 2 years, as the Democratic major- I have repeatedly stated that I want Since 2001, when the DREAM Act was ity was winding down its term, that to find a solution for the Dreamers, first conceived, Dreamers have waited. that bill did not pass. those kids who, through no fault of In 2012, DACA enabled eligible young But this bill before us today—and I their own, were brought to the United adults to work lawfully, attend school, felt so compelled to come and talk States as children, illegally. and contribute to society without the about this because we have a serious I support providing a method for constant fear of deportation. problem in the lower Rio Grande Val- those who have registered under the DACA, however, does not provide a ley sector on our Texas-Mexico border. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals path to citizenship, and it leaves out a There are parts of that border where program, or DACA, to obtain legal sta- huge number of deserving Dreamers. there is not a single stick of barrier tus. However, this must only be done in Now, in 2019, they are still waiting. and, as a consequence, the number of coordination with measures completely They are Americans in waiting. Right people coming over—you have read the fixing our Nation’s broken border. now, Dreamers live in fear of being de- headlines, you have heard the statis- We have to have border security and ported to countries they may never tics that have been talked about here the enforcement of current immigra- have known, don’t remember, or don’t today, 100,000 a month. tion law or we can’t go forward, be- know at all, countries with which they I serve on the Committee on Energy cause a vacuum is turned on and more have little or no personal connection. and Commerce. We have the Office of people will come. And, because of their status, most Refugee Resettlement under our juris- Without enhancing border security Dreamers have never left the United diction in the Health Subcommittee. and addressing the loopholes in our im- States, never having had the oppor- The men and women there do a tremen- migration system, this bill simply en- tunity to know their places of origin dous job. They do everything we ask. courages more illegal immigration. and never knowing any other place to I visited one of their facilities last There is a cause-and-effect process call home other than the American week, Casa Padre, down in Brownsville, that does occur. If borders are open, communities in which they grew up. Texas; 1,380 children under their care. they are overrun, and immigration Some don’t even know another lan- That number has stayed fairly con- laws aren’t enforced. Guess what? guage other than English. stant since my previous visit last July. There is more illegal immigration. Opponents of this bill fail to realize They get some kids in, they move some There is a crisis at our southwest that it is not just about the Dreamers. kids out, and it is a steady state. border, and this year we have seen ap- It is also their families that would be But at the border station in McAllen, prehensions of people illegally entering harmed by mass deportations. It is it is a different story. They have no at the border increasing every month. their employers who would lose key control over how many come in. For instance, in January of 2019, members of their workforce. It is their Yes, the law says that within 72 there were approximately 49,000; in communities who would lose vital hours—it is purely a processing cen- April of 2019, 99,000. The numbers are members of their community. ter—they are to move, particularly going to continue to go up because the It bears repeating: Dreamers are children, out of their center and off to word is out, as Mr. COLLINS said, if you American in every way except on the OOR facilities. But if there is no get to the U.S. southwest border, you paper. In their hearts, in their minds, place to receive them then they can- will get amnesty. and in their souls, they are Americans. not. And OOR, by law, cannot receive That is unfortunate. The 99,000 in They are Americans in waiting. more children than they are allowed to April are only the crossings that we Many have been in this country for receive. know about. decades, becoming business owners, They closed the surge facility up in Let’s look at why this is a crisis. It is employers, and homeowners. Tornillo by El Paso during the sum- because the previous administration Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- mer, so there is no place else to go. created an illegal program called er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman I have got to tell you, the men and DACA. from Texas (Mr. BURGESS). women who work for the Customs and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Border Patrol in the State of Texas in time of the gentleman has expired. the gentleman for yielding. the lower Rio Grande Valley sector, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- As the majority leader gave his re- overwhelmed is not a strong enough er, I yield the gentleman from Florida marks a few moments ago, I was re- word. They are burnt out. They have an additional 30 seconds. minded that, in December of 2010, I was been taking care of so many people for Mr. YOHO. It has created a problem in this House of Representatives and, so long, and they are asking, Where is in Congress. during a lameduck session, the House the United States Congress? Why will What we have to do, if my colleagues of Representatives had, at that time, a we not reform the asylum laws that on the other side are serious about sizable Democratic majority. They had would allow us to get on top of this sit- finding a fix for this problem, for our lost the majority in the 2010 election, uation?
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:59 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.070 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4285 Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 million in Federal taxes and have a going to be allowed. Not only is this minutes to the gentleman from Ari- spending power of over $271 million. not going to be a bipartisan effort to zona (Mr. STANTON), a member of the These Americans are our friends, our work out an agreement from both Judiciary Committee. neighbors, and our coworkers. They are sides, we are slamming this through. Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise teachers, doctors, farmers. They rep- We are not letting any amendments. today in strong support of H.R. 6, the resent our Nation’s commitment to And there were clearly problems with American Dream and Promise Act of hard work. the bill. For example, my amendment 2019. To every Dreamer, DED holder, TPS would have helped stop gang members For so many, this day is a long time and DACA recipient with us here and from being given legalization. No. No. coming. It would not be possible with- across the country, I want you to That got voted down. out so many amazing people and orga- know, we see you. We hear you. Your And not only was the amendment nizations, including in my home State fight is our fight. voted down, under the bill, the Sec- of Arizona, who never stopped fighting, Today, we will pass the American retary cannot consider the fact that we who never gave up hope on this dream. Dream and Promise Act of 2019 and have information in our database that We are here today to pass a bill that give all these Americans the protec- clearly shows that someone is a gang will provide permanent protections and tions that they deserve. member. Oh, no. a pathway to citizenship for our I urge my colleagues to support H.R. Not only that, the Secretary, under Dreamers, a solution that is long over- 6. this bill, is prohibited from getting due, one that will lift up 2 million peo- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- help to go through and review evidence ple across our Nation. For many, giv- er, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman of who is a gang member and who isn’t. ing them a permanent place in the only from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT). That would mean hundreds of thou- home, the only country that they have Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, we sands of people would have to be con- ever known. heard earlier some comments from the sidered by the Secretary individually. But this bill does more than the right other side about, gee, what could have That is no mistake. They knew the thing. It does a smart thing. Make no been done, and the desire for a bipar- Secretary could not do that. So they mistake, this is an economic stimulus tisan agreement on things. And yet, I were going to get as many gang mem- bill. The economic gains in commu- know since President Trump came into bers in as can possibly come in. And nities across the country will be sig- office, he offered a deal to work out le- there will be disputes over who came in nificant, and fewer stand to benefit galization for folks that had been when. That is an ongoing issue. But if a gang member is denied under more than my community. granted DACA, and that offer was this program, then all the other appli- The Phoenix metro area ranks among slapped down. cants, will have to pay a fee that will the top areas that will experience real So it is interesting to hear now, after pay for the gang member’s lawyer to economic benefit from the passage of the opportunity did present itself in the last Congress, with Republicans in sue in Federal court. this bill. When we bring stability to el- Look, it is clear what is going on. control in the House and Senate, and igible immigrants, we bring stability One party thinks their future as the the President, wanting to work some- to our local economies as well. only party, as the majority party, will The American Dream and Promise thing out in a bipartisan manner, now, be to get as many felons voting as pos- Act of 2019 is a case of doing both the we hear, oh, we wanted it bipartisan all sible and get as many people in here right thing for people and doing the along. beholden to the Democratic Party, le- right thing for our economy. Well, a problem with a self-governing gally, illegally, whatever. Dreamers are an integral part of our nation is that when people abandon the But the tragedy continues to go on at community, our neighbors, our co- rule of law in that self-governing na- the border. Every time we mention le- workers, our friends. They are woven tion, it is not going to remain self-gov- galization, amnesty, DACA, Dreamers, into the social and economic fabric of erning that much longer. all of those things, the Border Patrol What has made America strong was our entire region, and we have a re- made clear, people flood in illegally. sponsibility to make sure that they that—one of the things—that nobody Let’s do the right thing. Let’s vote can continue to contribute and partici- was above the law. That included ‘‘no’’ on this and work something out pate fully without fear. Presidents, it included most everybody. when the border is secure. When our Dreamers succeed, our There were exceptions. Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 communities will be stronger. But as I have continued to say for a minutes to the gentlewoman from Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- number of years, we should seal—not Texas (Ms. ESCOBAR), a member of our er, I reserve the balance of my time. seal, but we should control the border, Judiciary Committee. Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 get it secured, continue to give over a Ms. ESCOBAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise minutes to the gentlewoman from million visas a year. Fine. Most gen- today in strong support of H.R. 6, the Florida (Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL), a erous country in the world when it American Dream and Promise Act of member of our committee. comes to allowing access, ingress and 2019. Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Mr. egress. Continue that, but control the This bill would provide Dreamers, Speaker, today I rise in support of H.R. border. TPS holders, and DED recipients with 6, the American Dream and Promise And once the border is controlled, we the relief and certainty that they and Act of 2019. can work out about what to do about our country need in order to thrive. Almost half of the people in my dis- the people that came in illegally. We I would like to congratulate the ar- trict were born in a country other than can work that out. chitects of this bill, Representatives the United States, including myself. I Some try to slam Republicans and ROYBAL-ALLARD, VELA´ ZQUEZ, and did not have the great privilege of say, oh, you must hate Hispanics. They CLARKE, who worked so tirelessly, as being born into this incredible Nation. don’t know our hearts. They don’t well as our Judiciary Committee But my story is not unique. My story, know my heart. Chairman NADLER, and our Immigra- and every immigrant’s story, is the The huge majority of Hispanics I tion and Citizenship Subcommittee American story. It is who we are as a know, they love God, they are devoted Chairwoman LOFGREN for the tireless country. to their family, and they have an in- work that they put into this. Dreamers, DED holders, TPS, and credibly hard work ethic. I think those This bill has the potential to help DACA recipients, are Americans in are three things, three components hundreds of thousands of hardworking every single way but on paper; and it is that help, really, make America a individuals who are American in every time that we change that. great country, the greatest I believe in way except on paper. Protecting these Americans is not the world. We need more of that. That I am so proud that Texas has the sec- only the right thing to do, but it also is a great thing. But the immigration ond highest Dreamer population in the makes economic sense. has to be legal. Nation, including the more than 9,000 In my district alone, Dream and Now, this bill, though, we had a rule Dreamers in the safe border commu- Promise households contribute over $53 shoved through, no amendments were nity of El Paso, Texas.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:59 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.072 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 My colleagues on the other side of Last year, House Republicans and the made a life for themselves and for their the aisle vacillate between arguments President offered equitable solutions families. intended to stall this legislation that for Dreamers in exchange for much- Now, let me be clear. Dreamers, TPS, range from get in line, to build a wall, needed asylum reforms, family unifica- and DED recipients make our Nation to painting all undocumented immi- tion at the border, and border security better. They are active members of our grants as dangerous criminals that funds, but, sadly, as noted, the floun- community and contribute to our econ- Americans should fear. One of my col- dering majority in this House can’t omy and make America a stronger na- leagues even said that this bill would find that compromise, can’t find that tion. destroy America. common ground. I am so proud to represent so many I would like to remind them that In my view, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 6 is an Dreamers in my district. They are America is a nation of immigrants. insincere bill with no chance of being American in every way except on Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED re- signed into law. paper, and it is beyond cruel to deport cipients are our friends, neighbors, and Mr. Speaker, I call on you to stop the them to countries many of them barely colleagues. Some have even bravely messaging bills and negotiate with Re- know. served in the military, and others are publicans in the minority to fix our By passing this bill today, House pillars within communities across the broken immigration system. Democrats are maintaining the prom- Nation. Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ise of the American Dream to immi- They have built good lives here, minute to the gentlewoman from Or- grants around the country. started families, created small busi- egon (Ms. BONAMICI). It is time to protect our young peo- nesses, employed thousands of people, Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ple, recognize their love for America, paid their taxes, made our country bet- strong support of the American Dream and finally help their dreams come ter. and Promise Act, to stand with the true. thousands of Dreamers across the Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on b 1700 country and in Oregon, Dreamers like H.R. 6. I stand with Dreamers and TPS hold- Gustavo and Brenda, who are living in Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- ers and will do all I can to ensure that and serving in our community. er, I reserve the balance of my time. they are shielded from deportation and Gustavo graduated from Forest Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 have a pathway to citizenship. Grove High School. He knew he was in- minute to the gentlewoman from Flor- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to eligible for Federal student aid, yet he ida (Ms. FRANKEL), a leader in this be on the right side of history and sup- found a way to go to college because he movement. port this bill. knows that education cannot be taken Ms. FRANKEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- away from him. my colleague for yielding and my col- er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman Gustavo wrote: ‘‘I have found my leagues who have brought this before from Arkansas (Mr. HILL). calling in the nonprofit work I do. I am us today. Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I here to give back to the Latino com- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the thank the gentleman from Georgia for munity that believed in me and helped American Dream and Promise Act. yielding time. me achieve my dream.’’ As a teen, Daniella had a dream, a Mr. Speaker, it is sad that I rise Brenda is an educator in Hillsboro, dream to be a lawyer. Her grandmother today in opposition to H.R. 6. It brings Oregon. Last summer, her students had brought her here from Venezuela me no pleasure, for I support an equi- asked her: ‘‘Are you coming back next when she was a small child, from a table solution for our Nation’s Dream- year?’’ Despite uncertainty about her place she barely knew and never re- er population, but this bill goes well status, Brenda will watch her students turned to. Daniella learned English, made beyond that kind of a balanced, equi- graduate this Saturday, and she hopes friends, studied hard, and became an table solution and, in fact, puts illegal to continue supporting kids and fami- honors student. When she applied for a immigration ahead of legal immigra- lies in the very same school district college scholarship, she learned for the tion. from which she graduated. first time a family secret: she was un- While we are a nation of immigrants, It is long past time for Dreamers like Brenda and Gustavo, Americans in documented. it is true, we are a nation of laws as Disqualified from this scholarship well. Once again, the majority has every way except on paper, to live out of the shadows. Mr. Speaker, I urge my and with no money for college, failed to find common ground on this Daniella was devastated. Then, in 2012, topic in this House. colleagues to support this legislation. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- like for hundreds of thousands of young Last year at this time we worked er, I inquire how much time is remain- people, the doorway to opportunity mightily, when in the majority, to try ing for both sides. opened. President Obama issued the to find common ground, with Bob The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Goodlatte’s effort of last summer, our tleman from Georgia has 71⁄4 minutes order. Daniella enrolled in college and former chairman of the Judiciary Com- remaining. The gentlewoman from is now preparing for law school. mittee. He, too, could not find full bi- California has 211⁄4 minutes remaining. Mr. Speaker, today is a day that partisan common ground, and barely Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- walls come down and we show the common ground among Republicans, er, I reserve the balance of my time. world that dreams like Daniella’s can but common ground we must find, and Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 come true. this bill, Mr. Speaker, is not that. minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- One example of why: legal Dreamers. fornia (Ms. LEE), my colleague. er, I reserve the balance of my time. These are kids of work permit holders Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 in America from countries like India thank the gentlewoman for yielding, minute to the gentleman from Cali- and China who can’t get green cards but I also want to thank her for her fornia (Mr. PANETTA), my colleague due to arbitrary country caps in our tireless and longstanding steadiness and neighbor in California. immigration laws. Their kids have to and leadership in support of our Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I thank self-deport when they turn 18 years old. Dreamers. Chairwoman LOFGREN for yielding. Why aren’t these kids being dealt Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Mr. Speaker, I rise today for the with and protected? Their parents fol- of H.R. 6, which ensures the Dreamers, American Dream and Promise Act of lowed the rules, came to the United temporary protected status recipients, 2019, but more importantly, for Dream- States the right way with a legal work and individuals with deferred enforce- ers and TPS recipients in my commu- permit, and yet with this bill, we are ment departure status are protected nity and all across our country. going to reward those who came ille- from deportation. This bill will also es- As the Representative for the central gally, through no fault of their own for tablish a path for 2.5 million people to coast of California, this bill will affect the kids, and not protect those who are become lawful permanent residents. not just the lives of Dreamers and TPS here legally. These young people have lived in the recipients, but the lives of people Mr. Speaker, that is not right. United States for decades and have throughout our communities.
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Mr. Speak- cipients who urgently need relief from friends; they are our neighbors; they er, parliamentary inquiry. the President’s xenophobic threats to are our employees. They are our com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tear apart immigrant families. munity. They are our country. tleman will state his parliamentary in- The Dream and Promise Act unites As the grandson of immigrants who quiry. us around the shared ideal that any- grew up in this Nation of immigrants, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- body can live the American Dream if I can tell you, Mr. Speaker, the Dream- er, derogatory statements toward the they are willing to work for it. That is ers and TPS recipients in my commu- President; also, that was impugning the lesson that has inspired genera- nity are filled with the spirit of this the integrity of the President. I think tions of immigrants to build this coun- country. They don’t just want to stay that is much more beyond what was ac- try, and that is the lesson we cannot here; they want to contribute here. tually warned about, and I would ask afford to forget. They want to give back to this commu- the Parliamentarian for a ruling on Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this nity and country that has given them that. bill. so much. They understand, they value, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY they yearn to fulfill their obligations Chair is again reminding Members to Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- as Americans in this democracy. refrain from engaging in personalities er, parliamentary inquiry. Mr. Speaker, let’s fulfill our obliga- toward the President. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tion in Congress. Let’s do our job for Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- tleman will state his parliamentary in- our communities by giving our Dream- er, further parliamentary inquiry. quiry. ers, our TPS recipients that oppor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- tunity for our country. tleman will state his parliamentary in- er, here we go again. Now, it may not Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- quiry. matter to anyone else here, but the er, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Members who wear pins understand Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 er, the parliamentary inquiry would that parliamentary language is impor- minute to the gentleman from Texas say that that statement, as quoted, ‘‘a tant and what rules this floor. (Mr. DOGGETT). racist rant’’ is an attack on the Presi- ‘‘Xenophobic’’ is another word being Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘Does dent, implying he is a racist. Is that used on this floor about the President’s anybody really want to throw out good, not true? Which is contrary— character. Please advise how that is educated, and accomplished young peo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The parliamentary language. ple who have jobs, some serving in our Chair continues to remind Members The SPEAKER pro tempore. The military? Really?’’ that they should refrain from engaging Chair would again remind all Members ‘‘They have been in our country for in personalities toward the President. to refrain from engaging in personal- many years through no fault of their The Chair will not issue an advisory ities toward the President. own, brought in by parents at young opinion. age.’’ Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- b 1715 Those were the words of a President er, further parliamentary inquiry. Trump tweet on September 14, 2017, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- but, unfortunately, Donald Trump is a tleman will state his parliamentary in- er, I reserve the balance of my time. man of his last tweet. Later, when a bi- quiry. Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I am partisan group of Senators went to Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- meet with the President and present a er, is it not true that this House is run tleman from Minnesota (Mr. PHILLIPS). viable bipartisan plan, he flew into a on parliamentary language that is not Mr. PHILLIPS. Mr. Speaker, I thank racist rant and refused to act. consistent with what was just used? my colleague for yielding. Only because of Federal court orders, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. Speaker, this bill is long overdue consistently rejecting the Trump ad- Chair will continue to enforce the rules in the U.S. and in my State of Min- ministration arguments, do our Dream- of decorum. nesota. ers have any protection today. The gentleman from Georgia is rec- In Minnesota we are home to a thriv- I have visited personally with these ognized. ing community of Liberian refugees young people: a nurse, a teacher, a Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- who fled two civil wars and an Ebola county prosecutor, a key person in a er, the gentleman from Georgia con- outbreak, refugees like my good friend, small business, many students. They tinues that parliamentary inquiry, Louise Stevens. She escaped civil war, are contributing to our communities, then, because it is an issue that needs left her life behind, and slept on a and America is stronger for their pres- to be addressed. It should not have friend’s floor for over a year just for ence. They are Americans in every been said on this floor. the chance at the American Dream. sense except for the documents that Mr. Speaker, with that, I reserve the Now she is over 60. She has worked allow them to fully participate. balance of my time. hard in Minnesota’s healthcare indus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 try for 18 years. She is the mother of time of the gentleman has expired. minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- American children. She pays taxes, and Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield fornia (Ms. JUDY CHU), a leader on this she is here legally under DED. But be- an additional 15 seconds to the gen- issue. cause of that DED status, she still has tleman from Texas. Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. no path to citizenship. The same is Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, if pro- Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. true for thousands of Liberians in tection for our Dreamers is terminated, 6, the Dream and Promise Act. America. all of us will lose. This is a historic day. H.R. 6 provides I am so proud to help lead the Dream A coalition of Texas businesses has a long-awaited pathway to citizenship and Promise Act and finally, at long estimated that Texas, alone, will lose for Dreamers, to temporary protected last, change that. That is the American $6 billion in economic activity every status recipients, and deferred enforced Dream and, at long last, it should be year. departure status individuals. our reality. Mr. Speaker, let’s provide our A floor vote on this bill could not Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Dreamers the certainty of a clear path have come soon enough. More than 2.5 er, I continue to reserve the balance of to citizenship. Let’s recognize them as million immigrants currently living in my time.
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Mr. Speak- ideals. movements in American history, those er, I continue to reserve the balance of Today, by passing the American that have made the most change in our my time. Dream and Promise Act, we will again country, have often been started by Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I am reaffirm that we are still a Nation of young people. pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- immigrants. More than a dozen years ago, many woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), Today, we follow a great tradition young Dreamers took to the streets of my colleague, the Speaker of the that goes back even before Ellis Island, cities like Los Angeles, Dallas, Chi- House. when hundreds of thousands of, mainly cago, New York, and so many other Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank European, immigrants from humble, places throughout our country asking Congresswoman ZOE LOFGREN for yield- poor beginnings reached our shores in that they be recognized fully as Ameri- ing and for her extraordinary leader- an attempt to better their lives. They cans. Many of these are folks who were ship. Congresswoman LOFGREN has been an made us a more perfect union, brought here when they were 6 months immigration lawyer. She has taught strengthening the notion that we are old, 5 years old, or 3 years old and have immigration law, and she has served still a nation of immigrants. only known the United States as their now as chair of the Subcommittee on With H.R. 6, young people and others home country. Immigration and Citizenship. She was who are students, teachers, nurses, Today, the House of Representatives masterful in bringing elements to- caregivers, and members of our Armed recognizes their Americanness and gether to make today possible. I com- Forces will be able to fully embrace takes a step forward to move them out mend our distinguished chairman, Mr. the potential and live the American of the legal limbo in which they have NADLER, for his leadership, and Con- Dream, reaffirming that the United found themselves and, unfortunately, gresswoman JAYAPAL for making this in which they have lived their lives. States of America is still a nation of success possible. immigrants. These are folks who are servicemem- But also, I commend Congresswoman No one but two of our colleagues can bers, they are teenagers, they are engi- LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD. When we say otherwise. Whether from red States neers, and they are workers in the passed this bill on the floor a long time or blue States, we all share an immi- fields. They are people who are pro- ago, it was her legislation. She is the grant heritage in one way or another. ducing for our country, who are mak- godmother—they are young god- Some came by force, shackled to their ing this Nation strong. They are people mothers—she is the godmother of this destiny, while others came fleeing vio- who we can be proud of. They are, like legislation. And I commend Congress- lence, poverty, hunger, or in search of us, Americans. And today, most of all, woman NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, who was the liberty and religious freedom. So many we give them something to celebrate as chair of the Hispanic Caucus when we came to our Nation, and we are still, we acknowledge their Americanness. passed the bill the first time; Congress- Mr. Speaker, a Nation of immigrants. Mr. Speaker, I thank Speaker PELOSI woman YVETTE CLARKE, who has been a Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- for her hard work. This is the second champion on this issue; Congress- er, I continue to reserve the balance of time, under her tenure as Speaker, woman JUDY CHU, the chair of her cau- my time. that a Dream Act has passed. I thank cus; Congresswoman KAREN BASS of her Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I am LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, PRAMILA caucus; and Congressman JOAQUIN CAS- pleased to yield 1 minute to my col- JAYAPAL, and everybody on the Judici- TRO of the Hispanic Caucus—inside ma- league from California (Mrs. TORRES). ary Committee who has also done the neuvering, but the outside mobilization Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. hard work of shepherding this bill is what made today possible. Speaker, I rise also in strong support of through. The stories of the Dreamers elevated H.R. 6, the American Dream and Prom- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to this issue, their stories told with such ise Act. vote for H.R. 6. dignity and patriotism for our country, I recently met with a young Dreamer Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- the mobilization that they evoked from from my district who asked me a sim- er, I continue to reserve the balance of their stories for other people to take ple question: Have you ever thought my time. up their cause and their case, because about doing something to change some- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 it is so important to America. And one else’s life? minute to the gentleman from Illinois today, we are not only honoring and re- Passing the American Dream and (Mr. GARCI´A). warding our Dreamers, but we are also Promise Act is that moment in his- Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, addressing the temporary protected tory. This is a historic day for the mil- I thank Chairman NADLER and Chair- status and DED recipients so that they lions of hardworking young people woman LOFGREN for their leadership on feel much safer. who, like me, were brought to the U.S. this important bill. This moment has A year ago, I stood on the floor of as children. And not just me, but many been years in the making, thanks in no this House—yes, in 4-inch heels, for 8 other members of the new American small part to the advocates, the allies, hours, if you want any more statis- caucus who are serving in Congress and the young people who fought hard tics—and told many stories of our today. They built lives here. They own for their right to stay in a country that Dreamers. I couldn’t yield because then businesses, homes, and cars. Many have they call and consider home. I would give up my time, so I told the U.S. citizen children. They are not a Let me be clear, the American Dream stories of Dreamers. These Dreamers national security concern. These are and Promise Act is not perfect, but are the constant reinvigoration of our neighbors and our friends who have there is a lot of good in it. This is a big America. done everything that they could pos- step forward. Dreamers such as Fernando, who sibly do to be on the right side of the That is why I offered amendments to, lives in my district, came to the U.S. law and on the right side of our com- first, prohibit juvenile adjudications when he was just 9 years old. He had an munities. from being used to determine a public excellent education, which I will sub- Immigrants make America great. I safety risk, and, two, to eliminate all mit for the RECORD. He now works at urge passage. references to gang databases or pre- UCSF—that would be the University of Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- sumed gang affiliation from H.R. 6. It California, San Francisco—Helen Diller er, I continue to reserve the balance of didn’t make it, but it is still a great Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, my time. compromise. where he is working hard to provide Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I am We cannot afford to turn our backs new insights into deadly diseases and very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the now. We must pass H.R. 6 today, a sig- disorders.
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To technology and innovation, Saba portantly, to be on the right side of the An interesting part of this bill which came from Pakistan and is now a Ph.D. future by voting and recognizing the has not been talked about as much—it candidate studying cancer and other value of Dreamers to that future. has been mentioned, but it also needs deadly genetic diseases. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE to be recognized. We have a serious And to our security, Andrea came The SPEAKER pro tempore. The issue with this temporary protected from Peru and is hoping to follow in Chair will remind all persons in the status, TPS. There is no T anymore. T her father’s footsteps as a member of gallery that they are here as guests of is not available in this. Temporary the Air Force. the House and that any manifestation does exist. The list goes on and on. My colleague of approval or disapproval of pro- When we talk about this—and it is from California, MIKE THOMPSON, is al- ceedings is in violation of the rules of supposed to be for those who are in dire ways bragging that, in California, 5,000 the House. need. I agree with the concept of TPS, of our teachers are DACA, are Dream- that it should be there for those areas ers. We want to give back to them. b 1730 and times when we need to allow peo- The courage, patriotism, and deter- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- ple to come in, and that should be a mination to succeed of those young er, may I inquire as to how much time part, and it should not be natural dis- people strengthens our Nation and they each side has remaining. asters and other things. But I want you must be allowed to stay. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- to think for just a second—and this was There is nothing partisan or political tleman from Georgia has 71⁄4 minutes actually brought out in Rules last about protecting Dreamers and TPS remaining. The gentlewoman from night by my colleague from California, and DED recipients. California has 91⁄2 remaining. whom I respect highly about this. If the Dream Act had been brought to Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- But understand, the TPS was granted the floor in the last Congress under the er, I reserve the balance of my time. to El Salvador in March 2001; Haiti, Republican majority and leadership, I Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I am 2010; Honduras, 1999—these were earth- do believe that it would have passed prepared to close, and I reserve the bal- quakes, hurricanes—Nepal, 2015, an under a Republican majority by strong, ance of my time. earthquake; Hurricane Mitch in 1999, bipartisan support. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- with Nicaragua. Others were armed Every President in recent memory— er, I yield myself the balance of time, conflicts, which we can understand. Democrat and Republican—has under- and I appreciate the gentlewoman (Ms. But temporary after a hurricane, we stood the value of immigration to our LOFGREN) and the ability to close. are looking at 15, almost 20 years and Nation. Mr. Speaker, there is a saying some- we are still dealing with this, because In his last speech as President of the times, and it is ‘‘everything has been all we did in this body and all the ad- United States, President Ronald said, just not everybody has said it.’’ I ministration did was simply kick the Reagan said he had an important mes- think we sort of went through that can down the road. sage to communicate to the country he today. I feel for those who came here on a loves, and he went on to say: ‘‘Thanks But some of the things that have temporary status but did not go home, to each wave of new arrivals to this been said today need to be brought out and then they got left. Yes, this has be- land of opportunity, we’re a nation for- and, I think, continue to be brought come their home because we did not ever young, forever bursting with en- out, and it may be that we don’t talk obey the law. ergy and new ideas, and always on the about them. Now, there has been a lot said also cutting edge, always leading the world What we have found here is that, about—and there is no need to con- to the next frontier. This quality is today, my colleagues clearly do not tinue on it because there is the ability vital to our future as a nation.’’ care—as we have seen—about rule of for criminal elements to get green President Reagan went on to say: ‘‘If law. They don’t even seem to care cards—the discussion about having the we ever closed the door to new Ameri- about the rules of the House today, and Secretary of Homeland Security being cans, our leadership in the world would they had to actually waive the paygo able to take these up; and an indi- soon be lost.’’ rules in order to bring this bill to the vidual, a nondelegable authority, to ac- Today, our new Democratic House floor. tually take these individual items up is majority is advancing that leadership The estimate on this was $35 billion. a farce. They don’t have that time or in the world, in a bipartisan way, hope- They have waived that. They said: We ability. fully, with the American Dream and don’t care. We have got a bill that is They will never get that far because, Promise Act. going nowhere, a bill that is not going actually, amazingly, the Department of We are pleased that this legislation to be signed. So I guess, just to make Homeland Security Secretary is a busy opens a door of opportunity to TPS and our point, we are just going to waive person, both female or male. Whoever DED recipients, who are American in that. serves in it, under Republican or Demo- every way: raising families, starting But let’s talk a little bit about some crat, does not have time to do this. So businesses, contributing to our commu- of the other stuff that is not in this the very narrow exemption will never nities, and fighting in our wars over bill, that is not with DACA recipients, get used. So, yes, it does open that pos- decades. or DACA, or the Dreamers—however, it sibility up. Once we pass this bill—we want it to is described today—that many of us But I think the interesting thing pass the Senate and be signed by the would like to have seen. here is, it was shown by some of the President. We want it to be a bridge to I think it was very telling when the discussion in this debate, it was beyond understand why we need comprehen- majority leader came down here and the political rhetoric of a bill that is sive immigration reform for an immi- brought up a bill which I acknowledged going nowhere and a bill that should gration system that embraces the con- was very close to coming bipartisanly and could find solutions. tributions of our newcomers. and passing last year, but didn’t. If you It goes back to the problem that we Protecting Dreamers and TPS and wanted a bipartisan bill, that is where see right now that this is, frankly, an- DED Americans is about honoring the you would have started, and you would other green light to those who want to respect for family that is at the heart have had an opportunity to actually come here seeking freedom from the of our faith and at the heart of who we then put something with it with secu- place that they currently are, which I are as Americans. rity and actually get something passed. sympathize with. I understand. But ei- Mr. Speaker, I urge a strong, bipar- But that was not what my friends ther we have a way to get into our tisan vote to pass this legislation, and across the aisle wanted. They wanted, country legally or we don’t. Either we
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As I said earlier in my statement can pass a bill on the floor that has I draw your attention to INA’s 236(a), today, they are borrowing, renting, and nothing of support from either side or which is the mandatory detention of begging for children to walk across the actually has the hope of becoming law, suspected terrorists at habeas corpus border because they know that, once or giving false hope to anyone who is and judicial review. This section pro- they do, they are free. Within 48 to 72 watching today, what actually has the vides that this decision cannot be dele- hours, they can get to an NGO and be ability to do is that why would we do gated, and yet it is workable because a on a plane somewhere, even when we this if we are not dealing with the lot of the staff work is done to present have found over 3,000 cases of fraudu- issues that we have as we go forward? to the Secretary who, himself, must lent, unaccompanied minors and fam- Why would we take the flaws in this make that decision; similarly, with ily units. But we don’t address that bill, bringing it to the floor in a closed public law 110–301, the Libyan Claims here. rule? Resolution Act, and 8 U.S.C. 1522 that In other words, we don’t talk about Why? Because I believe the majority provides nondelegable activities. what is happening in combination with didn’t want to have to deal with the Now, there has been discussion that this, which many of us could have ac- honest problems in this bill with somehow the language that we have in tually gotten on board with. We simply amendments, so they closed the rule. the bill about databases means you put another green light, Mr. Speaker, They didn’t want it to happen. can’t use that evidence. That is simply on the fact that we are not helping. Mr. Speaker, but as this is our time, incorrect. If either side, both Republicans or this our place, I would urge a ‘‘no’’ Mr. Speaker, if we had wanted to pre- Democrats, could look at a Border Pa- vote on this bill, and I yield back the vent the Department of Homeland Se- trol agent or an ICE agent or one who balance of my time. curity from using or referring to gang works in our immigration and port au- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield databases, we would have said so. The thority and actually look at them and myself such time as I may consume. bill would clearly state that DHS could tell them while they are doing their job Mr. Speaker, I would like to correct not use, rely on, or refer to gang data- upholding the law, which is all they a couple of things that have been said bases. That is not what the bill says. can do—it is not their job to make in the course of this debate. The bill says ‘‘it shall not establish laws. That is this body’s job: to make Unfortunately, there are those in our disqualifying gang participation.’’ It laws or to help them or to send them country who try and claim that immi- can be evidence, but it can’t be the es- aid. grants are criminals, and that is really tablishment of that fact. Then how can we look them in the incorrect. But for those who have said Now, why would that be the case? We eye when they are staying 15 and 20 that this bill was loose for people who value our law enforcement community. hours away from their families each have committed serious crimes, it is They keep us safe. They are hard- day, when their own families are fall- simply not the case. We have tough re- working. But these databases are popu- ing apart, because we are overcrowding strictions in this bill. lated by people way beyond law en- our Border Patrol offices because they Under the bill, an applicant is dis- forcement, people in school police, can’t hide them? qualified if any one of the following school security. They can result in peo- How do we explain to those who come apply: ple being mistakenly tagged as gang here properly on asylum from Cuba and There is reason to believe the appli- members when they are not. other places where they have been told, cant is a national security risk; I will give an example. as one told me, looked at me and said: The applicant has a felony conviction There was an audit done of Califor- ‘‘If I was to go back to Cuba, they of any kind other than immigration nia’s gang database, CalGang. When would disappear me,’’ how can we sit status related; the auditors went through, they found there and look at them while they are The applicant has a single mis- out there were 42 individuals who were held for 60 or 90 days or longer, while demeanor conviction involving moral under the age of 1 year old who had al- unaccompanied family members and turpitude with a sentence of more than legedly self-reported that they were unaccompanied minors and family 6 months, whether or not that has been part of a gang. Obviously, that was in- units are being passed over within 24 to served; correct. So we would not want to make 48 hours as they are sitting there le- An applicant has two misdemeanors that the determining factor. gitimately trying to get into this coun- involving moral turpitude, regardless I want to mention a little bit about try through an honest asylum claim? of sentence; the comments that were made about But we sit them there to the side. We An applicant has more than two mis- DUI. DUI is a very serious matter, and don’t want to discuss them. We want to demeanors of any kind, excluding of- no one wants to see individuals who are make a political statement today. fenses that should not bar anyone, like threats to public safety obtain relief So this will be a partisan vote. There minor traffic offenses; and under this bill. will be some bipartisan vote. There The applicant has a single mis- First, anyone who is convicted by an may be some who will vote for it, and demeanor conviction for domestic vio- offense punishable by a maximum term that is okay. But at the end of the day, lence. of imprisonment of more than 1 year is we are not getting what we asked for. A lot has been said, I think, incor- barred from relief. So anyone who We are not getting what we wanted. If rectly, about the provision in the bill would commit a serious offense is we did, we probably would have taken that says the Secretary’s authority to barred. the bill from last Congress. They did deny applicants who pose a threat to If you have one conviction for DUI have bipartisan votes, what the major- public safety—and that is our failsafe with a suspended license and you knew ity leader spoke of. But that is not in this—the Secretary can deny an ap- your license was suspended, you have what we did. plicant if he determines, or she, that committed a crime of moral turpitude, Until we get serious about this issue, the applicant poses a current threat to because section 212 of the Immigration until we get serious about wanting to public safety, that somehow that is un- and Nationality Act still applies. fix this and not simply use debate time workable. But that is not true. Some have said that a single DUI to bash the administration or the Let’s be clear. Members of Congress conviction should be enough to dis- President and to find solutions here, are the only ones who can introduce qualify you. Well, we have provided for then we will continue down this path. bills and sign letters. But do we do that as well. If the Secretary finds that And you can celebrate if you pass every single aspect of that? Of course you pose a serious public safety threat, this—which you will because the ma- not. We have staff who assist us. he can deny your application.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:59 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.080 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4291 I will just say this. There are Mem- limbo. H.R. 6 presents the ordered and pre- REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF bers of the House of Representatives dictable process this issue has long needed. THE VIOLENT SUPPRESSION OF who have a single DUI. We didn’t exile These issues and these people will not go DEMOCRACY PROTESTS IN them from a single DUI, and I don’t away. The House has an obligation to use our TIANANMEN SQUARE AND ELSE- think if someone has turned their life new majority to set this issue on the path to WHERE IN CHINA around, we should exile them as well. resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Now, I want to talk about the value Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- of this bill. today in support of the American Dream and ished business is the vote on the mo- It is interesting to hear the bill has Promise Act. For too long, Congress has been jammed, because we have waited tion to suspend the rules and agree to failed to take action in providing certainty to the resolution (H. Res. 393) remem- for 18 years for this moment to pass members in our community whose immigration this bill. bering the victims of the violent sup- status has been thrown into question because pression of democracy protests in b 1745 of the actions of this erratic administration. Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in Mr. Speaker, over 400 diverse organi- With the passage of this important and sub- China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling zations, associations, and industry stantial piece of legislation, we will be sending on the Government of the People’s Re- leaders support this bill, including a clear message to these individuals that they public of China to respect the univer- United We Dream, NAACP, National are valued members of our communities. sally recognized human rights of all Organization for Women, Interfaith Im- This bill provides certainty to the roughly people living in China and around the migration Coalition, United States 14,600 DREAMers in my district, including World, as amended, on which the yeas Chamber of Commerce, and National people like Juan Carlos Cerda. Juan Carlos and nays were ordered. Education Association. came to the United States at the age of 7 with The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Yesterday, more than 100 business his mother from Mexico. Juan Carlos didn’t tion. leaders, including Walmart, Koch In- understand completely what was going on at The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dustries, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and the time—all he knew was that he and his question is on the motion offered by General Motors all came out in support mother were leaving Mexico to join his father the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. in the United States. Juan Carlos worked hard of this bill. They had full-page ads in MALINOWSKI) that the House suspend The New York Times, asking us to through school and eventually earned a B.A. the rules and agree to the resolution, please pass this bill. at Yale University. He returned to North Texas as amended. H.R. 6 is the solution we have been as a kindergarten teacher in the Pleasant The vote was taken by electronic de- waiting for. Passage of this measure is Grove neighborhood in my district to con- vice, and there were—yeas 423, nays 0, long overdue. Dreamers and TPS and tribute back to the community that gave him not voting 10, as follows: so much. Because of the uncertainty sur- DED recipients do not have the luxury [Roll No. 238] of time. President Trump terminated rounding the Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- YEAS—423 DACA. He terminated TPS for six rivals program and the Trump Administration, Mr. Cerda’s work authorization had a cloud of Abraham Casten (IL) Duffy countries. He extended DED only Adams Castor (FL) Duncan through March 2020. uncertainty. This bill would lift that cloud and Aderholt Castro (TX) Dunn While the courts have stopped the allow people like Mr. Cerda to centime to be Aguilar Chabot Emmer President on DACA and TPS, these in- contributing members in our diverse commu- Allen Cheney Engel nities. Allred Chu, Judy Escobar dividuals are living on borrowed time. Amash Cicilline Eshoo We can vote on their futures now. To Furthermore, roughly 2,400 individuals Amodei Cisneros Espaillat a great extent, we are deciding their under Temporary Protected Status and De- Armstrong Clark (MA) Estes fates, and we are also deciding our ferred Enforced Departure within my district Arrington Clarke (NY) Evans Axne Clay Ferguson fates. Are we the America that made us will also be protected under this legislation. Babin Cleaver Finkenauer great, who opened our doors to those These individuals were granted refuge in the Bacon Cline Fitzpatrick who wanted to become Americans with United States while their home countries dealt Baird Cloud Fleischmann us, who understood that those who with issues such as natural disasters or civil Balderson Cohen Fletcher Banks Cole Flores have done no wrong should not receive unrest. These individuals have been in the Barr Collins (GA) Fortenberry punishment? I say that we are. United States for an average of 22 years and Barraga´ n Collins (NY) Foster Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to have already set down roots within my district. Bass Comer Foxx (NC) vote in support of the American Dream Beatty Conaway Frankel We know them as small business owners, Bera Connolly Fudge and Promise Act of 2019, and I yield educators, community leaders, and friends. Bergman Cook Fulcher back the balance of my time. These individuals along with DREAMers are Beyer Cooper Gaetz Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, the treatment Americans, just like myself, the only difference Biggs Correa Gallagher Bilirakis Costa Gallego of the Dreamers, brought to this country by is what is written on a piece of paper. Bishop (GA) Courtney Garamendi their parents and others with unsettled status, Overall, up to 2.5 million people who have Bishop (UT) Cox (CA) Garcı´a (IL) is un-American and must be set right by the spent most of their lives in the United States Blumenauer Craig Garcia (TX) rational process outlined by H.R. 6, the Amer- will have a door of opportunity opened so that Blunt Rochester Crawford Gianforte Bonamici Crenshaw Gibbs ican Dream and Promise Act of 2019. The they too can fulfill their vision of the American Bost Crist Gohmert Dreamers have come to symbolize the entire dream. These individuals make our country Boyle, Brendan Crow Golden group of individuals who have been left in the stronger and make valuable contributions to it F. Cuellar Gomez Brady Cummings Gonzalez (OH) shadows, where they experience the fear of every day. As a cosponsor of this bill, I urge Brindisi Cunningham Gonzalez (TX) the hunted. The Dreamers have lived among my colleagues to support this legislation and Brooks (AL) Curtis Gooden us for almost their entire lives. I have invited for the Senate to take it up immediately upon Brooks (IN) Davids (KS) Gosar Dreamers who live in the District of Columbia passage in this chamber. Brown (MD) Davidson (OH) Gottheimer Brownley (CA) Davis (CA) Granger to a public meeting to talk about their lives. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Buchanan Davis, Danny K. Graves (GA) They are fulfilling their own dreams going to ESPAILLAT). All time for debate has ex- Buck Davis, Rodney Graves (LA) college and working in good jobs. pired. Bucshon Dean Graves (MO) The shame of our failure to permanently Pursuant to House Resolution 415, Budd DeFazio Green (TX) Burchett DeGette Griffith settle the Dreamers question will not go away the previous question is ordered on the Burgess DeLauro Grijalva as long as we leave them and others living bill, as amended. Bustos DelBene Grothman without settled legal status twisting in the The question is on the engrossment Butterfield Delgado Guest Byrne Demings Guthrie wind. H.R. 6 does not pretend to settle this and third reading of the bill. Calvert DeSaulnier Haaland issue. Rather, it establishes a path to citizen- The bill was ordered to be engrossed Carbajal DesJarlais Hagedorn ship not only for Dreamers but also for Tem- and read a third time, and was read the Ca´ rdenas Deutch Harder (CA) porary Protected Status and Deferred En- third time. Carson (IN) Diaz-Balart Harris Carter (GA) Dingell Hartzler forced Departure holders. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Carter (TX) Doggett Hayes Never before in American history have we ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further Cartwright Doyle, Michael Heck left any group of people in our country in legal consideration of H.R. 6 is postponed. Case F. Hice (GA)
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.082 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 Higgins (LA) McCarthy Schrader The result of the vote was announced Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, this amend- Higgins (NY) McCaul Schrier Hill (AR) McClintock Schweikert as above recorded. ment will not kill the bill or send it Hill (CA) McCollum Scott (VA) A motion to reconsider was laid on back to committee. If adopted, the bill Himes McEachin Scott, Austin the table. will immediately proceed to final pas- Holding McGovern Scott, David f sage, as amended. Hollingsworth McHenry Sensenbrenner Mr. Speaker, the American people Horn, Kendra S. McKinley Serrano AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE are sympathetic, forgiving, and reason- Horsford McNerney Sewell (AL) ACT OF 2019 Houlahan Meadows Shalala able people. They understand the idea Hoyer Meeks Sherrill The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of providing some type of certainty and Hudson Meng Shimkus BUTTERFIELD). Pursuant to clause 1(c) Huffman Meuser Simpson stability for the approximately 700,000 Huizenga Miller Sires of rule XIX, further consideration of DACA-eligible recipients who were Hunter Mitchell Slotkin the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the can- brought to the United States by their Hurd (TX) Moolenaar Smith (MO) cellation of removal and adjustment of Jackson Lee Mooney (WV) parents at a young age and who other- Smith (NE) status of certain aliens, and for other Jayapal Moore Smith (NJ) wise have played by the rules while Jeffries Morelle Smith (WA) purposes, will now resume. growing up in this country. Johnson (GA) Moulton Smucker The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. Speaker, what they don’t under- Johnson (LA) Mucarsel-Powell Soto MOTION TO RECOMMIT stand is providing green cards and a Johnson (OH) Murphy Spanberger Johnson (SD) Nadler Spano Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I have a path to citizenship for violent gang Johnson (TX) Napolitano Speier motion to recommit at the desk. members, national security threats, Jordan Neal Stanton The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the and those who, through their disdain Joyce (OH) Neguse Stauber Joyce (PA) Newhouse gentleman opposed to the bill? for our laws, thumb their noses at Lady Stefanik Mr. CLINE. I am in its current form. Kaptur Norcross Steil Liberty and the Constitution of the Katko Norman Steube The SPEAKER pro tempore. The United States. Keating Nunes Stevens Clerk will report the motion to recom- Keller O’Halleran They definitely don’t understand why Stewart Kelly (IL) Ocasio-Cortez mit. this bill treats men and women at the Stivers Kelly (MS) Olson The Clerk read as follows: Suozzi Department of Homeland Security like Kelly (PA) Omar Takano Mr. Cline moves to recommit the bill H.R. Kennedy Palazzo they are the dangerous ones, pre- Taylor 6 to the Committee on the Judiciary with in- Khanna Pallone venting them from receiving and uti- Thompson (CA) structions to report the same back to the Kildee Palmer Thompson (MS) lizing readily available information in Kilmer Panetta House forthwith with the following amend- Thompson (PA) order to remove gang members, na- Kim Pappas ment: Thornberry Kind Pascrell Page 9, line 5, strike ‘‘or’’. tional security threats, and other pub- Timmons King (IA) Payne Page 9, line 19, strike the period at the end lic safety threats from our country to King (NY) Pelosi Tipton and insert a semicolon. Titus keep our families, our communities, Kinzinger Pence Page 9, after line 19, insert the following: Kirkpatrick Perlmutter Tlaib and our Nation safe. Tonko (C) The Secretary knows or has reason to This motion to recommit simply says Krishnamoorthi Perry believe that the alien is or has been a mem- Kuster (NH) Peters Torres (CA) that if an alien has been designated a Torres Small ber of a criminal street gang (as defined in Kustoff (TN) Peterson danger to Americans, then they don’t LaHood Phillips (NM) subsection (a) of section 521 of title 18, LaMalfa Pingree Trahan United States Code), or to have participated deserve to become an American. Lamb Pocan Trone in the activities of a criminal street gang It provides that aliens whose applica- Lamborn Porter Turner knowing or having reason to know that such tions are denied on the basis of crimi- Langevin Posey Underwood Upton activities will promote, further, aid, or sup- nal activity, national security risks, or Larsen (WA) Pressley port the illegal activity of the criminal Larson (CT) Price (NC) Van Drew as violent gang members are automati- Latta Quigley Vargas gang. For purposes of this subparagraph, the cally referred to the Department of Lawrence Raskin Veasey Secretary may consider any and all credible Homeland Security for a determination Lawson (FL) Ratcliffe Vela evidence of membership or participation in a Lee (CA) Reed Vela´ zquez criminal street gang, including evidence ob- of removability from the United Lee (NV) Reschenthaler Visclosky tained from a State or Federal data base States. Lesko Rice (NY) Wagner used for the purpose of recording and sharing Under this bill, information about Walberg Levin (CA) Rice (SC) activities of alleged gang members across criminal activity provided in an appli- Levin (MI) Richmond Walden Lewis Riggleman Walker law enforcement agencies. cation for a green card may not be used Lieu, Ted Roby Walorski Page 12, strike line 21 and all that follows for the purpose of immigration enforce- Lipinski Rodgers (WA) Waltz through page 13, line 13 (and redesignate suc- ment, even if the application is denied Loebsack Roe, David P. Wasserman ceeding subparagraphs accordingly). or withdrawn. Lofgren Rogers (AL) Schultz Add at the end the following (and conform Long Rogers (KY) Waters the table of contents accordingly): In practice, this means that, if an ap- Loudermilk Rooney (FL) Watkins plicant has a murder conviction or if TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS Lowenthal Rose (NY) Watson Coleman the applicant is a gang member and Lowey Rose, John W. Weber (TX) SEC. 301. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ALIENS Lucas Rouda Webster (FL) FOUND INELIGIBLE FOR ADJUST- DHS knows about it because of the ap- Luetkemeyer Rouzer Welch MENT OF STATUS. plication, they can’t refer that person Luja´ n Roy Wenstrup Notwithstanding sections 111(e), 129, for removal. It is just wrong. Luria Roybal-Allard Westerman 211(c)(3), and 229 of this Act, an alien whose The perverse and practical effect of Lynch Ruiz Wexton application would be denied based on crimi- H.R. 6 is that criminal aliens, gang Malinowski Ruppersberger Wild nal, national security, gang, or public safety Maloney, Rush Williams members, terrorist threats, and other Carolyn B. Rutherford Wilson (SC) grounds, as set out in section 111(c) or public safety threats who could be de- Maloney, Sean Ryan Wittman 211(a)(3) of this Act, shall be referred by the Marchant Sa´ nchez Womack Secretary of Homeland Security for a deter- nied a green card will simply stay in Marshall Sarbanes Woodall mination of whether the alien should be this country, as if we are simply a Massie Scalise Wright placed in removal proceedings under section sanctuary nation. Mast Scanlon Yarmuth 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act Mr. Speaker, some cities might want Matsui Schakowsky Yoho (8 U.S.C. 1229a). McAdams Schiff Young to be sanctuary cities, but most Ameri- McBath Schneider Zeldin Mr. CLINE (during the reading). Mr. cans want safety from crime, not sanc- NOT VOTING—10 Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that tuary for criminals. the reading be dispensed with. This MTR also does not affect the Clyburn Hern, Kevin Swalwell (CA) Gabbard Herrera Beutler Wilson (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there stay of removal provisions in H.R. 6 or Green (TN) Mullin objection to the request of the gen- the provisions relating to finality of Hastings Sherman tleman from Virginia? adjudication in the bill. Thus, the alien There was no objection. cannot be removed until they have ex- b 1816 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- hausted their appeals and received a So (two-thirds being in the affirma- ant to the rule, the gentleman from final decision on their application. tive) the rules were suspended and the Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes in If Democrats see fit to exclude crimi- resolution, as amended, was agreed to. support of his motion. nals, national security risks, public
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They are fighting each and in this bill respect the U.S. Constitu- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE every day, just as we are, to live up to tion and obey the laws of this Nation, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the American ideals that our country but history has proven that criminal Chair will remind all persons in the was founded on. aliens, gang members, terrorists, and gallery that they are here as guests of Mr. Speaker, I have often heard my other public safety threats apply for the House and that any manifestation colleagues on the other side of the aisle immigration benefits all the time. If of approval or disapproval of pro- offer quotes in this Chamber, in my they didn’t, we wouldn’t have to have ceedings is in violation of the rules of limited time here. Well, let me give section 212 of the Immigration and Na- the House. you a quote. tionality Act, which makes such aliens Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my inadmissible. colleagues to spare me this false out- b 1830 Even under DACA, under President rage because if this really were about Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer a Obama’s program, criminals have ap- gang violence, my colleagues have con- quote, and the quote is as follows: ‘‘It plied. In fact, according to U.S. Citi- tinuously had opportunities to pass is bold men and women, yearning for zenship and Immigration Services, al- legislation that would curb that freedom and opportunity, who leave most 8 percent of total DACA request- threat. their homelands and come to a new ers, 59,786 individuals, had arrest If this were about gun violence and country to start their lives over. They records, which included such offenses gang violence, where were my Repub- believe in the American Dream. And as assault and battery, rape, murder, lican colleagues last year when Con- over and over, they make it come true and drunk driving. And 199 individuals gressman CONNOLLY introduced H.R. for themselves, for their children, and who requested DACA had 10 or more ar- 5960, a bill actually called the Pre- for others. They give more than they rests. venting Gang Violence Act of 2018, a receive. They labor and succeed. And H.R. 6 also provides green cards to bill that they killed in committee? often they are entrepreneurs. But their gang members. Criminal gangs are a If my colleagues across the aisle greatest contribution is more than eco- scourge on our communities, preying truly wanted to combat gang violence, nomic, because they understand in a on vulnerable populations while com- why did they refuse to let H.R. 1297, the special way how glorious it is to be an mitting a vast array of criminal acts. Youth PROMISE Act, come out of com- American.’’ H.R. 6 should not give gang members mittee when it was introduced in the That quote, those are not my words. a foothold in the U.S. by fast-tracking 114th Congress by Congressman SCOTT? Those are the words of President Ron- them to a green card. At the end of the day, there is no ald Reagan, and they were delivered by This MTR makes it easier for DHS to question that no one is interested in al- President Ronald Reagan in 1980, the deny the applications of gang members lowing gang members to benefit from same year my parents came to the by making it an eligibility require- the American Dream and Promise Act, United States. ment that an alien is not a gang mem- and that is why this bill addresses this Let’s pass H.R. 6 today, and let’s ber and by explicitly permitting DHS exact issue. treat every person in our country who to take into account the information At the end of the day, the Secretary has struggled and is just as American found in gang databases. has the ability to deny any applicant if as you and I are, let’s treat them with Hear me clearly: No matter what they have directly participated in gang the respect that they deserve. Democratic colleagues may say in the activity, even if they have not been Vote ‘‘no’’ on this motion to recom- next few minutes, if Members don’t convicted of a crime. mit, and let’s pass H.R. 6 today. vote for this MTR, they cannot look Mr. Speaker, what we have lost in Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance their constituents in the eye and hon- the debate today, in my view, is what of my time. estly say that criminals will not get this bill is all about at its core. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without green cards. I rise today not just as a Member of objection, the previous question is or- If the Democrats want to prevent this body, not just as a proud Amer- dered on the motion to recommit. such dangerous individuals from get- ican, but as the son of immigrants, as There was no objection. ting green cards, they must vote for the son of African refugees who came The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this MTR. To do otherwise is to pre- to the United States over 35 years ago question is on the motion to recommit. vent a commonsense change that will from a war-torn country in east Africa. The question was taken; and the ensure the safety of law-abiding Ameri- They became naturalized citizens, Speaker pro tempore announced that cans, as well as those who are seeking and they never forgot nor took for the noes appeared to have it. to be part of the greatest nation on granted the freedom and the opportuni- RECORDED VOTE Earth, the United States of America. ties that the United States of America Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance gave them and their children. Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I demand a of my time. That I am able to stand in this recorded vote. Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Chamber with all of my colleagues A recorded vote was ordered. oppose the motion to recommit. today is proof that the American The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Dream is real, and I want it to be at- ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair tleman from Colorado is recognized for tainable for generations to come. will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum 5 minutes. That is why we must pass H.R. 6 time for any electronic vote on the Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, I may be today. Right now, there are young peo- question of passage. new to Washington, but, apparently, I ple all across our country who know no This is a 5-minute vote. have learned something that the other other home but the United States. The vote was taken by electronic de- side of the aisle has not, which is how These kids are dedicated and willing to vice, and there were—ayes 202, noes 221, to read a bill. If my colleagues go to put in the hard work to earn a college not voting 10, as follows: page 11, line 21, of this bill, they will education. They are excelling in their [Roll No. 239] learn that gang members are not eligi- careers. They are contributing to our AYES—202 ble under H.R. 6. communities in countless ways every Abraham Babin Bergman Mr. Speaker, if my colleagues don’t day. Aderholt Bacon Biggs believe me, I will quote the bill, that We cannot allow these young people Allen Baird Bilirakis Amodei Balderson Bishop (UT) the applicant ‘‘knowingly, willingly, to continue to live in fear, to be at risk Armstrong Banks Bost and willfully participated in offenses every single day of being ripped away Arrington Barr Brady
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Lawson (FL) Pallone Smith (WA) Fudge Lowey Sarbanes Lee (CA) Panetta ´ Burgess Holding Rogers (AL) Soto Gabbard Lujan Scanlon Byrne Hollingsworth Lee (NV) Pappas Gallego Luria Rogers (KY) Spanberger Schakowsky Levin (CA) Calvert Horn, Kendra S. Rooney (FL) Pascrell Garamendi Lynch Schiff Levin (MI) Payne Speier ´ Carter (GA) Hudson Rose, John W. Garcıa (IL) Malinowski Schneider Carter (TX) Huizenga Lewis Pelosi Stanton Garcia (TX) Maloney, Rouzer Schrader Chabot Hunter Lieu, Ted Perlmutter Stevens Golden Carolyn B. Roy Suozzi Schrier Cheney Hurd (TX) Lipinski Peters Gomez Maloney, Sean Scott (VA) Rutherford Loebsack Peterson Takano Cline Johnson (LA) Gonzalez (TX) Matsui Scott, David Scalise Lofgren Phillips Thompson (CA) Cloud Johnson (OH) Gottheimer McAdams Serrano Cole Johnson (SD) Schweikert Lowenthal Pingree Thompson (MS) Green (TX) McBath Sewell (AL) Collins (GA) Jordan Scott, Austin Lowey Pocan Titus Grijalva McCollum Shalala Collins (NY) Joyce (OH) Sensenbrenner Luja´ n Porter Tlaib Haaland McEachin Sherrill Comer Joyce (PA) Shimkus Luria Pressley Tonko Harder (CA) McGovern Sires Conaway Katko Simpson Lynch Price (NC) Torres (CA) Hayes McNerney Slotkin Cook Keller Slotkin Malinowski Quigley Heck Meeks Torres Small Smith (NJ) Craig Kelly (MS) Smith (MO) Maloney, Raskin Higgins (NY) Meng (NM) Smith (WA) Crawford Kelly (PA) Smith (NE) Carolyn B. Rice (NY) Hill (CA) Moore Trahan Soto Crenshaw King (IA) Smith (NJ) Maloney, Sean Richmond Trone Himes Morelle Cunningham King (NY) Smucker Matsui Rose (NY) Horn, Kendra S. Moulton Spanberger Underwood Speier Curtis Kinzinger Spano McAdams Rouda Horsford Mucarsel-Powell Vargas Stanton Davidson (OH) Kustoff (TN) Stauber McBath Roybal-Allard Houlahan Murphy Veasey Stevens Davis, Rodney LaHood Stefanik McCollum Ruiz Hoyer Nadler Vela Suozzi DesJarlais LaMalfa Steil McEachin Ruppersberger Huffman Napolitano Vela´ zquez Takano Diaz-Balart Lamborn Steube McGovern Rush Hurd (TX) Neal Visclosky Thompson (CA) Duffy Latta Stewart McNerney Ryan Jackson Lee Neguse Wasserman Thompson (MS) Duncan Lesko Stivers Meeks Sa´ nchez Jayapal Newhouse Schultz Titus Dunn Long Taylor Meng Sarbanes Jeffries Norcross Waters Tlaib Emmer Loudermilk Thompson (PA) Moore Scanlon Johnson (GA) O’Halleran Watson Coleman Tonko Estes Lucas Thornberry Morelle Schakowsky Johnson (TX) Ocasio-Cortez Welch Torres (CA) Ferguson Luetkemeyer Timmons Moulton Schiff Kaptur Omar Mucarsel-Powell Wexton Torres Small Finkenauer Marchant Tipton Schneider Keating Pallone Murphy Schrader Wild (NM) Fitzpatrick Marshall Turner Kelly (IL) Panetta Fleischmann Massie Nadler Schrier Yarmuth Kennedy Trahan Upton Pappas Flores Mast Khanna Pascrell Trone Van Drew Fortenberry McCarthy NOT VOTING—10 Kildee Payne Underwood Wagner Foxx (NC) McCaul Clyburn Herrera Beutler Wilson (FL) Kilmer Pelosi Upton Walberg Fulcher McClintock Green (TN) Mullin Kim Perlmutter Van Drew Walden Zeldin Gaetz McHenry Hastings Sherman Kind Peters Vargas Walker Gallagher McKinley Hern, Kevin Swalwell (CA) Kirkpatrick Peterson Veasey Gianforte Meadows Walorski Krishnamoorthi Phillips Vela Waltz ´ Gibbs Meuser b 1836 Kuster (NH) Pingree Velazquez Gohmert Miller Watkins Lamb Pocan Visclosky Golden Mitchell Weber (TX) So the motion to recommit was re- Langevin Porter Wasserman Webster (FL) Gonzalez (OH) Moolenaar jected. Larsen (WA) Pressley Schultz Gooden Mooney (WV) Wenstrup Larson (CT) Price (NC) Waters Gosar Newhouse Westerman The result of the vote was announced Lawrence Quigley Watson Coleman Gottheimer Norman Williams as above recorded. Lawson (FL) Raskin Welch Granger Nunes Wilson (SC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lee (CA) Rice (NY) Wexton Graves (GA) Olson Wittman Lee (NV) Richmond Wild Graves (LA) Palazzo Womack question is on the passage of the bill. Levin (CA) Rose (NY) Yarmuth Graves (MO) Palmer Woodall The question was taken; and the Griffith Pence Wright Speaker pro tempore announced that NOES—187 Grothman Perry Yoho the ayes appeared to have it. Guest Posey Young Abraham Cook Hill (AR) RECORDED VOTE Aderholt Crawford Holding NOES—221 Allen Crenshaw Hollingsworth Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I demand Amash Curtis Hudson Adams Cohen Fudge a recorded vote. Amodei Davidson (OH) Huizenga Aguilar Connolly Gabbard A recorded vote was ordered. Armstrong Davis, Rodney Hunter Allred Cooper Gallego Arrington DesJarlais Johnson (LA) Amash Correa Garamendi The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Babin Duffy Johnson (OH) Axne Costa Garcı´a (IL) 5-minute vote. Baird Duncan Johnson (SD) Barraga´ n Courtney Garcia (TX) The vote was taken by electronic de- Balderson Dunn Jordan Bass Cox (CA) Gomez vice, and there were—ayes 237, noes 187, Banks Emmer Joyce (OH) Beatty Crist Gonzalez (TX) Barr Estes Joyce (PA) Bera Crow Green (TX) not voting 9, as follows: Bergman Ferguson Katko Beyer Cuellar Grijalva [Roll No. 240] Biggs Fleischmann Keller Bishop (GA) Cummings Haaland Bilirakis Flores Kelly (MS) Blumenauer Davids (KS) Hayes AYES—237 Bishop (UT) Fortenberry Kelly (PA) Blunt Rochester Davis (CA) Heck Adams Carson (IN) Cuellar Bost Foxx (NC) King (IA) Bonamici Davis, Danny K. Higgins (NY) Aguilar Cartwright Cummings Brady Fulcher King (NY) Boyle, Brendan Dean Hill (CA) Allred Case Cunningham Brooks (AL) Gaetz Kinzinger F. DeFazio Himes Axne Casten (IL) Davids (KS) Brooks (IN) Gallagher Kustoff (TN) Brown (MD) DeGette Horsford Bacon Castor (FL) Davis (CA) Buchanan Gianforte LaHood Brownley (CA) DeLauro Houlahan Barraga´ n Castro (TX) Davis, Danny K. Buck Gibbs LaMalfa Bustos DelBene Hoyer Bass Chu, Judy Dean Bucshon Gohmert Lamborn Butterfield Delgado Huffman Beatty Cicilline DeFazio Budd Gonzalez (OH) Latta Carbajal Demings Jackson Lee Bera Cisneros DeGette Burchett Gooden Lesko Ca´ rdenas DeSaulnier Jayapal Beyer Clark (MA) DeLauro Burgess Gosar Long Carson (IN) Deutch Jeffries Bishop (GA) Clarke (NY) DelBene Byrne Granger Loudermilk Cartwright Dingell Johnson (GA) Blumenauer Clay Delgado Calvert Graves (GA) Lucas Case Doggett Johnson (TX) Blunt Rochester Cleaver Demings Carter (GA) Graves (LA) Luetkemeyer Casten (IL) Doyle, Michael Kaptur Bonamici Cohen DeSaulnier Carter (TX) Graves (MO) Marchant Castor (FL) F. Keating Boyle, Brendan Connolly Deutch Chabot Griffith Marshall Castro (TX) Engel Kelly (IL) F. Cooper Diaz-Balart Cheney Grothman Massie Chu, Judy Escobar Kennedy Brindisi Correa Dingell Cline Guest Mast Cicilline Eshoo Khanna Brown (MD) Costa Doggett Cloud Guthrie McCarthy Cisneros Espaillat Kildee Brownley (CA) Courtney Doyle, Michael Cole Hagedorn McCaul Clark (MA) Evans Kilmer Bustos Cox (CA) F. Collins (GA) Harris McClintock Clarke (NY) Fletcher Kim Butterfield Craig Engel Collins (NY) Hartzler McHenry Clay Foster Kind Carbajal Crist Escobar Comer Hice (GA) McKinley Cleaver Frankel Kirkpatrick Ca´ rdenas Crow Eshoo Conaway Higgins (LA) Meadows
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:59 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.030 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4295 Meuser Rose, John W. Tipton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Whereas soldiers of 6 divisions, including 3 Miller Rouzer Turner tleman has not been recognized for de- from the United States, 2 from the United Mitchell Roy Wagner bate. Kingdom with troops from Free France, and Moolenaar Rutherford Walberg 1 from Canada, stormed ashore in 5 main Mooney (WV) Scalise Walden Norman Schweikert f landing areas on beaches in Normandy, code- Walker named ‘‘Utah’’, ‘‘Omaha’’, ‘‘Gold’’, ‘‘Juno’’, Nunes Scott, Austin Walorski HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW and ‘‘Sword’’; Olson Sensenbrenner Waltz Palazzo Shimkus Watkins Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Whereas approximately 10,000 Allied cas- Palmer Simpson Weber (TX) ualties were incurred on the first day of the Pence Smith (MO) unanimous consent that when the Webster (FL) House adjourns today, it adjourn to landing, with more than 6,000 being members Perry Smith (NE) of the United States Armed Forces; Posey Smucker Wenstrup meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Westerman Whereas over the course of Operation Over- Ratcliffe Spano The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Reed Stauber Williams lord, the Allies managed to land more than Reschenthaler Stefanik Wilson (SC) objection to the request of the gen- 2,000,000 men in Northern France and suf- Rice (SC) Steil Wittman tleman from New Jersey? fered nearly 230,000 casualties; Riggleman Steube Womack There was no objection. Whereas military and civilians on the Roby Stewart Woodall home front and abroad made significant con- Rodgers (WA) Stivers Wright f tributions and sacrifices toward the success Roe, David P. Taylor Yoho of Operation Overlord, including more than Rogers (AL) Thompson (PA) APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL TO Young 19,000 French civilian casualties during the Rogers (KY) Thornberry Zeldin BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE Rooney (FL) Timmons Normandy campaign; UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Whereas the Allied assault and following NOT VOTING—9 ACADEMY operations were supported by ships, aircraft, Clyburn Hern, Kevin Sherman The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and troops from Australia, Belgium, Czecho- Green (TN) Herrera Beutler Swalwell (CA) slovakia, Free Norway, Greece, the Nether- Hastings Mullin Wilson (FL) LEVIN of Michigan). The Chair an- lands, New Zealand, and the Polish Armed nounces the Speaker’s appointment, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Forces in the West; pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 9455(a), and the Whereas the arrival of United States forces The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. order of the House of January 3, 2019, of in Europe and the ultimate success of the ESPAILLAT) (during the vote). The the following individual on the part of Normandy campaign, albeit at tremendous Chair will remind all persons in the the House to the Board of Visitors to cost, ultimately turned the tide for the Al- gallery that they are here as guests of the United States Air Force Academy: lies and led to victory over Adolf Hitler, the the House and that any manifestation Ms. Gina Maria Ortiz Jones, San An- Nazi regime, and of one of the most evil ideologies the world has ever seen; of approval or disapproval of pro- tonio, Texas ceedings is in violation of the rules of Whereas the Normandy American Ceme- f tery and Memorial in Normandy, France, is the House. the final resting place for more than 9,000 b 1844 EXPRESSING THE IMMENSE GRAT- Americans who gave their lives to the cause ITUDE OF THE HOUSE OF REP- of liberating Europe from Nazi tyranny; Mr. PHILLIPS changed his vote from RESENTATIVES FOR THE ACTS Whereas the advanced age of the last re- ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ OF HEROISM, VALOR, AND SAC- maining veterans of World War II and the So the bill was passed. RIFICES MADE BY THE MEM- Normandy landings, and the gradual dis- appearance of any living memory of the The result of the vote was announced BERS OF THE UNITED STATES as above recorded. events, make it necessary to increase edu- ARMED FORCES AND ALLIED cational activities intended to impart these A motion to reconsider was laid on ARMED FORCES WHO PARTICI- critical moments in history, particularly to the table. PATED IN THE JUNE 6, 1944, AM- younger generations; PERSONAL EXPLANATION PHIBIOUS LANDING AT NOR- Whereas the significant material remains Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- MANDY, FRANCE, AND COM- of the Normandy landings found on the Nor- er, I missed votes today because I was in my MENDING THOSE INDIVIDUALS mandy beaches and at the bottom of the sea in the territorial waters of France, such as district with Vice President Pence to tour the FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND shipwrecks and various items of military emergency response initiatives to the recently BRAVERY IN AN OPERATION equipment, bear witness to the remarkable declared state of emergency, due to flooding THAT HELPED BRING AN END TO and unique nature of the material resources in the Tulsa Area. WORLD WAR II used by the Allied forces to execute the Nor- Had I been present, I would have voted Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I ask mandy landings; ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 235, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. Whereas the 5 Normandy beaches and a unanimous consent that the Com- number of sites on the Normandy coast, in- 236, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 237, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall mittee on Armed Services, the Com- No. 238, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 239, and ‘‘nay’’ cluding Pointe du Hoc and various para- mittee on Foreign Affairs, and the trooper drop zones, were the scene of the D- on rollcall No. 240. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs be dis- Day landings and constitute a unique piece f charged from further consideration of of world heritage and a symbol of peace and H. Res. 413 and ask for its immediate freedom; and REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, consideration in the House. Whereas the world owes a debt of gratitude BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- to the members of the ‘‘Greatest Genera- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- VIVORS PROTECTION ACT tion’’, who assumed the task of freeing the tion. world from Nazi and Fascist regimes and re- Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there storing liberty in Europe: Now, therefore, be unanimous consent that the Com- objection to the request of the gen- it mittee on the Judiciary be discharged tleman from Massachusetts? Resolved, That the House of Representa- from further consideration of H.R. 962, There was no objection. tives— a bill that would protect innocent chil- The text of the resolution is as fol- (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the dren, the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- lows: amphibious landing by the Allies on June 6, vivors Protection Act, and ask for its 1944, at Normandy, France and this seminal H. RES. 413 moment in American history that has immediate consideration in the House. Whereas June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anni- shaped security and prosperity; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under versary of the day the United States (2) recognizes this decisive point in history guidelines consistently issued by suc- launched the assault at Normandy, France, that led to world leadership which now rests cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- alongside troops of the United Kingdom, upon the shoulders of a free people, com- tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- Canada, and Free France, known as ‘‘Oper- mitted to modern liberal democracy, and all ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- ation Overlord’’; its tenets; tertain the request unless it has been Whereas the D-Day landing was the largest (3) recognizes the importance of World War cleared by the bipartisan floor and single amphibious assault in history; II history and D-Day as symbols of the costs Whereas an attack by Nazi E-boats during of freedom, the perils of fascism, and the in- committee leaderships. a series of large-scale rehearsals conducted dispensable nature of the global alliances Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I urge the in preparation for D-Day, known as Exercise and partnerships of the United States, Speaker to immediately schedule this Tiger, resulted in at least 749 American serv- through which the United States and its al- important bill. icemen deaths; lies together stand ready to defeat any foe;
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PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEGACY OF during World War II; Across the country, we have seen the LEAH CHASE (5) expresses gratitude and appreciation to rising tide of discrimination and hate (Mr. RICHMOND asked and was given the young people of the United States, aimed at religious minorities. Just last permission to address the House for 1 France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and all month, during the middle of Ramadan, minute and to revise and extend his re- our allies for their efforts to celebrate the an arsonist burned down a mosque in 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings, marks.) preserve the historical significance of D-Day, Connecticut. But hate will not break Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, it is and ensure that future generations know of the American spirit. with a heavy heart that I rise today to the acts of heroism and sacrifice carried out We are made stronger as a people be- pay tribute to the life and legacy of by Allied troops who gave their lives in the cause we are free to live and worship one Mrs. Leah Chase, a world-famous name of freedom; openly. chef and businesswoman in New Orle- (6) calls for expanding educational efforts So on this holy day of Eid, let us ans who is known around the world as to ensure that the lessons of World War II come together as a Nation and cele- and the sacrifices made in pursuit of freedom the Queen of Creole Cuisine. She passed brate our diversity. away this past Saturday at the age of are never forgotten; Eid Mubarak. (7) recognizes the efforts of France and the 96. people of Normandy to preserve for future f Mrs. Chase was someone who was ad- generations the unique world heritage rep- HONORING THE LIFE OF CHIEF mired by all she came in contact with. resented by the Normandy beaches and off- COLABE, III Her restaurant was the nerve center of shore sunken ship remains by inscribing the New Orleans civil rights move- those beaches and remains on the United Na- (Mr. BABIN asked and was given per- ment. Civil rights leaders and activists tions Educational, Scientific and Cultural mission to address the House for 1 used Dooky Chase Restaurant to meet, Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List; minute and to revise and extend his re- (8) requests that the President issue a strategize, and organize. She fed lead- marks.) ers from the Freedom Riders to Dr. proclamation recognizing the remaining liv- Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ing veterans of the Normandy campaign; and Martin Luther King to celebrities like to honor the life of Mikko Colabe, III, (9) calls on the people of the United States Nat King Cole, and including Presi- to observe the 75th anniversary of the Nor- or Clem Fain Sylestine, as he was also dents of the United States, both George mandy landings with appropriate ceremonies known, the principal chief of the Ala- W. Bush and Barack Obama. and programs to honor the sacrifices made bama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, who Mrs. Chase was a personal friend, by those who liberated Europe. passed away on May 21, 2019, at the age mentor, and inspiration to me. Her The resolution was agreed to. of 91 years. ability to connect with leaders and pa- A motion to reconsider was laid on Chief Colabe, III, was born on Novem- trons of all backgrounds, coupled with the table. ber 4, 1927, on the Alabama-Coushatta her passion of people and culinary arts, f Indian Reservation and is of the Grand- makes her legacy forever imprinted in daddy Long Legs Clan. MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING American and New Orleans history and He received a Bachelor of Arts degree culture. VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE IN from Austin College in Sherman, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, my condolences go out Texas, in 1952. to the family of Mrs. Chase, and in rec- (Mrs. LURIA asked and was given Chief Colabe, III, was a teacher and ognition of her and her late husband, permission to address the House for 1 coach at Southmayd High School, Hol- Mr. Dooky Chase, for all that they did minute.) land High School, Shepherd High to make this a more perfect union. Mrs. LURIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise School, Woodville ISD, and Goodrich f today to remember and honor the 12 ISD. Although he retired in 1988, Chief wonderful people whose lives ended far Colabe, III, touched so many lives CONGRATULATING SERVICE too soon in Friday’s mass shooting in throughout his time in education. ACADEMY NOMINEES Virginia Beach. In addition to the passion that he had (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- Our city, our Commonwealth, and for educating children, Chief Colabe, mission to address the House for 1 our Nation grieve. III, was a distinguished Tribal leader minute and to revise and extend his re- Now is the time for healing, coming for most of his adult life. He served as marks.) together, and determining ways to pre- an elected Tribal Council member and Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise vent this kind of tragedy from ever then served as its chairman for many today on behalf of nine young men and happening again. years. women who have accepted the call to Mr. Speaker, I ask my House col- He assumed his chieftainship role in serve our Nation, beginning with their leagues to please join me in a moment 1995 as the second chief and was elected nominations to one of our prestigious of silence for those who lost their lives. as the principal chief in 2014. In serving U.S. service academies. f as the principal chief, he followed in Each has excelled academically and the footsteps of his father, Bronson has shown strong leadership through EID AL-FITR Cooper Sylestine, who served as the extracurricular activities. Today, I ap- (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given chief from 1936 to 1969. plaud the following nominees. permission to address the House for 1 Chief Colabe, III, was a direct de- Harry Combs, Gabriel Compres, minute and to revise and extend his re- scendant of Chief Colabe, who served as Rayna Drigo, Jackson Pepe, and marks.) the second chief to Principal Chief Carlton Potter will be attending the Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Antone in the early 1800s. He was also United States Military Academy. today to celebrate the Islamic holy an elder in the Indian Village Pres- Treyvon Poe and Zane Richardson month of Ramadan and the holiday of byterian Church on the Alabama- will both be attending the United Eid al-Fitr. Coushatta Indian Reservation. States Naval Academy. For the past month, Muslims in the As I join the Tribe in their period of Kenya Smith will be attending the United States and around the world mourning through the end of 2019, I United States Air Force Academy. have heightened their spiritual aware- want to recognize the impact that he And Andrew Campbell will be attend- ness through self-restraint, reflection, had on so many east Texas commu- ing the United States Merchant Marine and fasting. nities. Academy. Sundown today marks the end of Eid The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is an This group of students reflects one of al-Fitr, or the festival of breaking the integral part of east Texas. the best and brightest in Florida’s 15th
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Between the United Way, Red Cross, Pierce County CONDEMNING U.S. TARIFFS ON COMMEMORATING 75TH Chamber of Commerce, serving on the MEXICO ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY city council, and working at the local (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given radio station, his life touched nearly given permission to address the House permission to address the House for 1 every corner of the community. for 1 minute.) minute.) He not only took great pride in Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise Blackshear but also his closest friends, rise today to vigorously condemn the today to commemorate the historic who would say that if you were a friend administration’s threats to impose 75th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944, of Jerry, you were a friend for life. damaging tariffs on imports from Mex- the heroic Allied invasion of Europe at Those who knew him best could often ico. The proposal underlines a serious Normandy, France. be found enjoying history or music misunderstanding of how our economy Let us honor the 180,000 Allied troops with Mr. Dixon or listening to him benefits from trade with Mexico. who reclaimed liberty for the modern speaking in his radio voice. Here are the facts. Mexico is the world, moving across the turbulent I am proud that Mr. Dixon lived in United States’ largest trading partner English Channel, which ran red with the First Congressional District of in the world. In Texas alone, Laredo their blood, including from our beloved Georgia. His family and friends will be and El Paso saw $55.8 billion and $18.6 uncle, Stanley Rogowski. billion in trade passing through their in my thoughts and prayers during this Our troops endured more deadly Nazi most difficult time. borders last year. shelling from land and air as they Every product from Mexico will be clawed their way up the daunting sea- f taxed higher by the White House, forc- walls and beaches to retake Europe for ing us to pay more for household goods the free world. CONGRATULATING CUMBERLAND we buy every day. It is not just the av- The weather was harsh. The shores COUNTY COLLEGE ON NATIONAL ocados we use for guacamole or the were littered with mines and barbed BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP tequilas we use for margaritas, not wire. From their landing crafts and (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given that I drink any of them. It will be ev- parachutes, our soldiers were met with permission to address the House for 1 erything, autos, computers, and ma- heavy fire. minute and to revise and extend his re- chine goods. The work of clearing the five beaches Some estimate that even a 5 percent marks.) upon which the Allies landed—Omaha, general tariff could eliminate more Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, last Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword—was as than 400,000 U.S. jobs. This would be Wednesday, the south Jersey Cum- difficult as it was deadly. It was not catastrophic to my State and other berland County College baseball team until June 12 that all five beaches, States on the border. beat their rivals 11–7, winning the Na- The White House clearly does not un- stretching over 50 miles, were finally tional Junior College Athletic Associa- derstand the special economic relation- conquered. tion Division 3 World Series champion- ship between Texas and Mexico and has When the smoke finally cleared, over ship. This achievement is the first na- shown that it is willing to throw away 4,000 Allied troops had made the ulti- tional championship win in any sport our economy for bravado and bullying. mate sacrifice. in Cumberland County in south Jersey. Operation Neptune was a decisive The team’s coach, Keith Gorman, at- f victory for the Allied cause. It remains tributed their success to their impres- PROVIDE SOLUTION FOR WASTE the largest seaborne invasion in his- sive pitching staff and tough defense. FROM EXPANDING NUCLEAR tory and a turning point in the Second He also pointed to the importance of POWER PLANTS World War. their values. Not only does the Cum- (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given Until that day, Adolf Hitler waged berland County baseball team value permission to address the House for 1 destruction and terror across Europe, toughness, but they also focus on self- minute and to revise and extend his re- virtually unencumbered on the West- lessness. The diversity of Cumberland marks.) ern Front. From France to Poland to County has been represented in their Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, as a Mem- Russia, millions died in his wake. But team and has contributed to their suc- ber of the House Energy Action Team, from the Allied foothold in Normandy, cess. I am proud to rise here this evening to American, Canadian, and British Baseball is incredibly important to shed some light on our theme of the troops spread out across Europe and the community of Cumberland County, week, nuclear energy. liberated German-occupied Europe and its college team reflects the values Georgia’s 12th District is home to from Nazi tyranny. that the south Jersey community two nuclear power plants, Plant Vogtle This week, we gratefully remember holds: selflessness and togetherness. and Plant Hatch. We are leading the and honor the men and women who I am very proud of the hard work of way in the expansion of our Nation’s served and sacrificed for the freedom of these young men and wish them luck nuclear resources with the first two Europe and the entire world. We live in in the future. nuclear reactors being built in 30 years their debt each day. f currently under construction at Plant f Vogtle. After visiting Vogtle in March and REMEMBERING JERRY WATKINS HONORING SACRIFICES OF THE witnessing the placement of the top of DIXON BRAVE SOLDIERS OF D-DAY the unit 3 containment vessel, I can (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and (Mr. SMUCKER asked and was given tell you that construction is full steam was given permission to address the permission to address the House for 1 ahead. I look forward to units 3 and 4 House for 1 minute and to revise and minute.) coming online as soon as possible. extend his remarks.) Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, this However, we currently have thou- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Thursday, June 6, will mark the 75th sands of spent fuel rods being held in er, I rise today to remember the life of anniversary of D-Day, and I rise today spent fuel pools and dry cask storage Mr. Jerry Watkins Dixon, who passed to honor the sacrifices and efforts of containers on these sites and around away on Monday, May 20, at the age of those brave soldiers. the country. We must have a perma- 63. It is critical for us always to remem- nent geological site, like Yucca Moun- A lifelong resident of the First Con- ber those who took part in the invasion tain, to manage our nuclear waste. gressional District of Georgia, Mr. of Normandy on D-Day. Their efforts,
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The underlying model for the and on land who sought to liberate Eu- sailors, and airmen participated in the rest of the world is actually not uni- rope from tyranny. invasion, which would precede the long versal healthcare but rationed medical This is the time to humbly remember and difficult battle across Europe, end- care.’’ the sacrifice of over 4,000 American sol- ing in the full victory that Eisenhower He continued, ‘‘Depending on the diers who died on the beaches of Nor- asked of his men on June 6, 1944. supply and the patient’s age, it could mandy to liberate the world from evil; Of the many brave soldiers from mean a 72-year-old man who needs a and it is a time to thank Almighty God Pennsylvania’s 11th District, perhaps liver transplant is told he is not eligi- for his blessings in delivering some of none is better known than Major Dick ble because of his age.’’ the heroes of D-Day home after the war Winters, who was born in Lancaster That man, 72 years old, is given a and for welcoming those who did not County and attended Franklin & Mar- death sentence by Medicare for All, and into his heavenly kingdom. shall College. Dick offered the world that is just the way it is. f his memories and the memories of his f CONSTRUCTION ON NEW REDDING fellow soldiers in the book and later VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC BEGINS HBO miniseries ‘‘Band of Brothers.’’ b 1915 One day, Dick Winters was asked by CRISIS AT THE BORDER (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given his grandson, ‘‘Grandpa, were you a permission to address the House for 1 hero in the war?’’ He said to him, ‘‘No, (Mr. CLOUD asked and was given per- minute.) I’m not a hero, but I have served in a mission to address the House for 1 Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, last company full of them.’’ minute and to revise and extend his re- week I had the incredible privilege to Mr. Speaker, we offer thanks and marks.) participate in the groundbreaking for unending gratitude for the heroes who Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, this last the new Redding VA Outpatient Clinic. have served. week, I once again got the opportunity This will serve veterans all over to visit the Texas-Mexico border for an f northern California with the increased updated look at the situation, and I size and space as well as the increased COMMENDING IMMIGRATION AC- can confirm that this is certainly not a capabilities of the new clinic, which in- TIVISTS AND GRASSROOTS OR- manufactured crisis. Our border re- clude allergy, immunology, GANIZERS sources are completely overwhelmed. rheumatology, and additional tele- (Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ asked and was For those of us from Texas, we have medicine rooms being available. Also, given permission to address the House understood the situation for quite increased radiology service will include for 1 minute and to revise and extend some time, and what we saw was an fluoroscopy capabilities. This is a good her remarks.) overworked, vastly underfunded Border sign for being able to better care for Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Mr. Speaker, Patrol trying to deal with an over- our veterans in northern California. today is a profoundly important day. It whelming flood of migrants and dan- I would also like to point out one of is the day that we passed the American gerous criminal cartels. the driving forces in seeing this clinic Dream and Promise Act. Cartels smuggler fees for illicit activ- happen in the Redding area, and that So many have fought for so long to ity in the Rio Grande Valley Sector are would be our former State Senator reform America’s immigration system, estimated to be about $80 million each Maurice Johannessen. This has been and I commend the activists and grass- week. Our Border Patrol’s budget in his vision and his dream for a long roots organizers who made this happen, that sector is around $30 million per time: to help our veterans in northern the families and young people who year. There is no way for our good men California. shared their stories to press this mo- and women in the border services to So my hat is off in appreciation to ment into fruition. compete with this kind of mismatch. my friend Maurice, and we will attend, I also want to highlight the tactics The situation is unsustainable. The together, the ribbon-cutting before too that are used to ensure that we do not phrase we heard repeatedly from Bor- much longer. pursue immigration reform. Labeling der Patrol agents is: ‘‘There is no end So, indeed, congratulations for the communities as gang members, crimi- in sight.’’ And, indeed, the numbers good work to VA and Senator nals, drug dealers, and bad parents, we that we expect to be released soon will Johannessen and everybody else who have seen this playbook before. It was probably show over 130,000 migrants had a hand in it. the playbook that was used to pass the have crossed just in May. f 1994 crime bill, mass incarceration, the What is already a crisis will only get HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES OF CHINA War on Drugs, to target a community, worse unless we act. This is, indeed, a to make sure to dehumanize them into very real crisis, a humanitarian crisis, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under increased enforcement. a criminal crisis, and a national secu- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- We have to make sure that we recog- rity crisis. This needs our attention uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Flor- nize immigrants as among the greatest now. ida (Mr. YOHO) is recognized for 60 min- potential of innovation and profound f utes as the designee of the minority sources of potential in our country. leader. 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY f Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate (Mr. GUEST asked and was given per- the opportunity to speak before the MEDICARE FOR ALL WILL LEAD mission to address the House for 1 House and all the people who are here TO RATIONED HEALTHCARE minute and to revise and extend his re- listening. Today’s talk is going to be a (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- marks.) Special Order on the human rights mission to address the House for 1 Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, 75 years abuses of China. minute and to revise and extend his re- ago, in a letter to his troops, General Being the 30-year anniversary of marks.) Dwight D. Eisenhower encouraged the Tiananmen Square, where hundreds, if Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, a disaster invasion forces of D-Day. not thousands, of people were murdered is brewing in the people’s House. It is ‘‘The eyes of the world are upon at the hands of the Chinese Communist called H.R. 1384, the Medicare for All you,’’ he wrote. ‘‘The hope and prayers Party, I think it is due that we give re- Act of 2019. of liberty-loving people everywhere spect to the people. May 29, 1 week ago from today, the march with you.’’ He ended this famous What I have here is a poster of people Fort Bend Chamber had a state of letter with a call to pray: ‘‘Let us all in China in 1989 who came to healthcare event. During Q&A, Dr. beseech the blessings of Almighty God Tiananmen Square. These were the
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I am policies in all sectors of China’s econ- from our creator, not from govern- the ranking member this Congress. I omy and culture, destroying the great- ment, and government is instituted by have had the opportunity to travel ness that China once had. His farming ‘‘we the people.’’ around the world, and when I talk to policies led to a famine and starvation. We give our consent to be governed, people around the world, we will ask Seventy to eighty million people died the very first nation on the planet to them the same question: Do people in under Mao’s policy due to a combina- ever do that. And so that word had your country have the desire to be free tion of starvation and a purge of those spread around the world, obviously. and self-determining? who dared to show political dissent to- China, being somewhat of a hermit Every one of them says that, and wards the communist ruling party. nation from the Opium Wars of the they say: I want a better future for our Mao set a 100-year plan for China to 1840s into the early 1900s, wasn’t intro- children than I had. regain its lost stature. Maoism became duced to the modern world. But with And, again, that is why I feel this is a belief and a philosophy for many. It the advent of publications and with an innate thing that we are born with, was even idolized in some think tanks, other things, they became aware of and I know that. with prominent individuals claiming what freedom was. And freedom, as we So, as we travel around, we see this this was a better way to govern a coun- know it in this country, is something as not true in China. And so the Chi- try, a country where the individual that we fought for. nese people are great; it is the Chinese needs are secondary to the needs of the The freedom and liberty that we have Communist Party under the control of Communist Party, where individuals today is something that is innate in all Xi Jinping. can’t challenge the government, the humans on the planet, regardless of China has an amazing history that party, or its ideology. what government form they have. The spans thousands of years. Its culture And, again, I am so thankful that we ability to be free thinking, to want has stayed, for the most part, intact are born in our country, as messy as freedom, to want liberty, is something since the 19th century. democracy is. As Ben Franklin fore- that comes with us when we are born, There have been multiple rulers and warned us back when they came out of when we are created in the womb. emperors recorded in the history the Constitutional Convention in Penn- It is no different than, I guess, an oak books. In fact, at one point, China and sylvania, when asked by a lady, ‘‘What tree. If an acorn is put in the ground, it most of Eurasia were under the control form of government did you give us, doesn’t know it is an oak tree, but it of Ghengis Khan and the Mongolian sir?’’ he said, ‘‘A republic, ma’am, if goes straight up into the sky. The Empire. This empire was larger than you can keep it.’’ roots grow down. That is an innate the Roman Empire. We know democracies like we have in quality that has been designed geneti- Khan allowed the people in his em- a constitutional republic are messy, cally in that. pire to be free and prosper through but, by God, they are worth it because Humans are the same way, so they their work and developed a market they empower the people. have a desire to be free thinking and economy based on production and b 1930 free determining. The thing that is for- trade. He provided protection from in- tunate for us is that we have a govern- vasion, and they provided goods, serv- It seems bizarre to me that some ment that got formed. ices, and loyalty to the Khan empire. would idolize Maoism, knowing that And so the people in Tiananmen This is the way history has been re- history records that 70-plus million Square, June 4, 1989, wanted this very peated over and over again. Since then, people have been killed through the same freedom, but, unfortunately, the that is when China became the Silk failed policies of communism, again, Government of China thought dif- Road. They were a major economic from the starvation, but also from the ferently. powerhouse around the world. They are brutal torture and the murder of those June 4 marks the 30th anniversary of great traders in spice and garments who challenge the Communist Party the Tiananmen Square massacre, when and linens and silks around the world. and its ideology. That is what I would the Chinese Government forcibly sup- But China went from a major eco- like to focus on tonight, the human pressed the peaceful pro-democracy nomic power in the 18th century to a rights abuses of the Chinese Party and protest—and I want to repeat that, a nation addicted to opium. During the the PLA. peaceful pro-democracy protest—and 19th century, China’s ruling class al- Since its founding almost 100 years declared martial law, killing hundreds, lowed their country to be taken over ago, it has a record of human rights maybe thousands, of innocent Chinese by the European colonial and Japanese abuses that has led to the death of tens citizens. Troops with assault rifles and imperial powers. of millions of people, if not over 100 tanks fired upon the protests, creating During this time, over 90 percent of million people. utter and despicable chaos. the male population became addicted It does this through the elimination Thirty years later, the Chinese Com- to opium. The culture, heritage, and of anyone that challenges the doctrine munist Party continues to censor all social fabric of China decayed, and of the Communist Party. I think that information relating to this attempt, China truly did enter into a peasant can be seen right here. This shows a attempting to completely erase it from state, isolated from the world, for the peaceful prodemocracy protest that oc- history. So, for the new generations of most part, during the next 70 years. curred June 4, 1989, in Tiananmen Chinese, they don’t know if this hap- They were a lost country. This has be- Square in China. This is how it started. pened or not because they can’t look come known as the century of shame. This shows the statue of democracy outside of China. The PLA, the People’s Liberation that these people wanted because they The Chinese Communist Party has Army, emerged in 1927. In fact, they saw what free people could do in a free such control over the people of China will have a 100-year anniversary in society that had a government that that it is forbidden to look at pictures. 2027. they could address their grievances to, They are taken off of the internet. Mao Zedong was a favored member of to change government to fulfill the They are not in the history books. the PLA, and he later became the needs of society, not government They are not in the school books that Chairman of the Communist Party of changing people to fulfill the needs of talk about Tiananmen Square, that China. He promised communism would government. talk about the pro-democracy move- be the savior of China. This is how it started, and I think we ment that people yearn and desire for. Mao was an ardent student of Karl have all seen this. Any of us of a little The human rights abuses under the Marx and Friedrich Engels, the father age or long in the tooth, this is what Chinese Communist Party have contin- of communism, where an individual’s we remember, as the videos showed on
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And China is our number one and tanks, people are running away. Tanks Chinese citizens. Violence erupted be- two trading partner in the world, as it are chasing them down and running tween factions of the Red Guard, cre- is with many of the countries around them over from the back. And they ating wide chaos. The CCP views sepa- the world. I think that we should killed them over and over again. ratist sentiments as a threat to inter- rethink our foreign policy of who we This is something that China had nal order, and ultimately the party’s trade with. done then, and they are doing it today. control. There was a hearing today and we We made a big blunder in our foreign Tibet, Taiwan, the Uighur population had several people who were members affairs policies back in the 1970s under in Xinjiang and Hong Kong are all of the peaceful protest in Tiananmen President Richard Nixon and Henry threatened because the CCP and Xi Square. One of the protesters, Dong Kissinger by inviting China into the Jinping are insecure and paranoid in Shengkun, was arrested as a political modern world. It wasn’t the wrong their country and in their leaders, be- dissident and he was given a death sen- thing to invite them into the modern cause they fear free-thinking people. tence that got commuted to a life sen- world, but with no safeguards or direc- The CCP in China is the highest entity tence that he got off after 17 years. tion, their goal was that they felt that in that country. It is higher than any His comment was in a periodical yes- if China became successful and devel- other entity in the universe, including terday and he said that he would prefer oped a strong economic base, they, too, God. to have his son think he is just a reg- would become free thinking and would The Uighurs in the Xinjiang region, ular criminal, at least in the current incorporate into the modern world. it has been reported up to 1 million political climate in China, than be po- But, unfortunately, as history has re- people—I read a report today that said tentially put in danger by learning of corded, China became more totali- it could be 3 million Uighurs, which are his father’s political past. His child should be proud of him be- tarian, more authoritarian, and the the Muslim sect of the Chinese popu- cause that father’s political past was Communist Party grew in strength. lation—have been interned. We don’t fighting for the very things our Found- China, over the last 30 years, we have know because it is a closed society. ing Fathers fought for: freedom and seen go from a backward state to a I have met with the Chinese foreign liberty. He stated: ‘‘It is for his safe- very prosperous state, to where 12 per- ministers. They told me this is not ty,’’ his son, ‘‘I worry that I might in- cent of the billionaires are now resi- something that is going on, that the fluence his thoughts if I started chat- dents of China or of Chinese origin. Uighurs have the ability to come and ting to him about those things.’’ They should be commended for that go at random. Although I talked to a Other former political prisoners have type of success, but not at the cost of Uighur today that was in Tiananmen expressed concerns about talking to what the Chinese Communist Party Square 30 years ago, and he said that is their children about the massacre for has done to their citizens. not the case. fear of putting them at risk. Fellow Under the Chinese Communist Party You don’t book a reservation to go Tiananmen survivor, Fang Zheng, said since the founding of the CCP in 1921, into the internment camp or the reedu- that he doesn’t blame Dong and the the Communist Party repeatedly dis- cate camp. You are ordered, or forced, other activists who wanted to shield regarded the human rights of the Chi- or kidnapped and put into that camp. their children from politics. Fang, who nese people. Abuses include the prac- You walk around with headphones on lost both of his legs in the massacre, tice of incommunicado detention, tor- your head for 24 hours a day, 7 days a blames the ruling Communist Party. ture of persons in custody, censorship week, and they are playing the na- That is the fear and horror that the re- of the internet today, and restrictions tional anthem. They are playing the gime has brought to everybody. on the freedoms of religion, associa- thoughts of Xi Jinping which are now Three decades after the Chinese Gov- tion, and assembly. the standard that all students must lis- ernment declared martial law—and I Xi Jinping, the ruler for life in China ten to in China, and so they are reedu- find this interesting, because this re- now, has further implemented a cating these people forcefully. This is lates to the abuses that we are seeing clampdown on political dissent, civil something they do not have the free and why China can do this—three dec- society, human rights activists, and will to leave. ades after the Chinese Government de- lawyers. In addition, we found a horrific ele- clared martial law and unleashed the The Great Leap Forward, which was ment that came out, there are con- military on unarmed students and an economic and social campaign led centration camps—they are not con- worker protesters, the bloodshed has by the CCP under Mao Zedong from centration camps, although they prob- been largely erased from the nation’s 1949 to 1976, when he died, through the ably are—but what we are seeing is collective memory. idea of collectivism—again, right out there are crematoriums, not just Think about that. The Chinese Com- of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels’ crematoriums for when people do pass munist Party has so much power that handbook on communism—the CCP away, but they are armed they control what is in the textbooks, took control of citizens’ workplaces, crematoriums. There was an advertise- and we have seen this revisionist his- took control of their lands and re- ment that people must be physically fit tory over and over again in different sources, and used coercion, violence, and able to fend off people. countries around the world. and murder to control their famished My question is, if you have got a They tried to do it here in the United citizens. peaceful situation where you are reedu- States with, I believe it was the Har- This failed initiative led to the cating people at their free will, why do vard University Press, to get them to deaths of over 75 million people, mak- you need armed crematoriums? rewrite history books so it wasn’t a ing it the largest episode of mass mur- Mr. Speaker, I think what we are see- negative slant against China. der ever on the planet. Not only were 2 ing in China is a repeat of what we saw I know they have done this in Aus- million to 3 million people starved to in Nazi Germany. This is something I tralia and other countries around the death, people were needlessly tortured remember Dwight Eisenhower said, as world, and they have done this through and killed, and I suspect that number he went over there to Auschwitz and to force, coercion, and intimidation to get is small. the other camps: ‘‘Never again.’’ other countries to bow down to the ide- The Cultural Revolution also It saddens me that I have been in ology and the teachings of Xi Jinping launched by Mao from 1966 to 1976 Congress for 7 years and I watched the and the Chinese Communist Party. called on the Chinese youth to purge genocide in Africa, in the different So after three decades, they have impure elements of Chinese society. countries, in Darfur, and Somalia. We erased the nation’s collective memory.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:59 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.104 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4301 The question today was asked: What said: This is not the Panchen child. We Nixon and with the Chinese rulers back percentage of the Chinese people even have the real Panchen child. in the seventies? I say, yes, and I think know of Tiananmen Square? The an- So they brought him forth. it is time that we honor and respect swer was shocking because these people I found this to be very hideous and Taiwan for the country it is. who were there in our hearing today just offensive. Being a Christian nation Today, in China, we have mass sur- were the actual freedom fighters for de- as we are, that would be as if King veillance of its citizens. So what we see mocracy in China at Tiananmen Herod went to the manger and took are human rights evaporating more so Square on June 4, 1989. Jesus Christ, saying that that is not today than ever before. Their answer was: Probably not 20 the Lord and Savior and that you have China has become a powerhouse eco- percent of the people in China are even got it wrong. nomically. They are starting to become aware of what happened in Tiananmen Then they kidnapped him and they a powerhouse militarily. They have Square. The Communist Party-led ef- put somebody they want in there. That learned to leverage certain things that fort has created a generation who are is how warped the Chinese Communist hold other nations, including the mostly unaware of the Tiananmen Party’s thinking is. United States, in debt to them. massacre. Dong said, school textbooks In 2008, violent protests and riots If we just look at one example of don’t mention it, and students won’t erupted through Tibet as they desired that, that would be the rare earth met- find photos or stories of June 4 on Chi- more independence from China. CCP als. Our F–35 fighter jets, 10 percent of na’s heavily censored internet. views this as a threat to their control. the weight of those are rare earth met- The story can go on, but I hope it That is why I said that the Chinese als; 90 percent comes directly from doesn’t for the sake of humanity. If we Communist Party and Xi Jinping are China, and the other 10 percent comes look at the Uighurs, the Muslim popu- insecure. from countries that get it from China. lation in the western province of the We can talk about Tibet; we can talk China is on a march to take over the Xinjiang region, like I said, up to 1 mil- about the Uighurs; we can talk about world. Mr. Speaker, you can listen to lion, maybe 3 million have been in- Hong Kong; and we have to talk about Xi Jinping in the 17th Communist terned. There is no way to know. We Taiwan, because human rights abuses Party Congress in 2017. He said that the asked the foreign minister when he was are going on through all of these coun- year of China has arrived. No longer in my office, and he assured us this tries through coercion, intimidation, will they be made to swallow their in- wasn’t happening. These were vol- and threats. terests around the world. It is time for untary camps. And I said: If you feel Hong Kong was a nation that the China to take the world’s center stage. that certain, Mr. Foreign Minister, in- British powers captured in the 1800s Mr. Speaker, there is an old saying vite the Western free press in there, during the Opium Wars, during the pe- that says, if you want to see one’s past, and let them report on that. riod of colonization. When that hap- look at their present situation; if you He said: No, we are not going to do pened, Hong Kong became a province of want to see one’s future, look at their that. So in the reeducation labor Great Britain. present activities, look at their present camps, there is near totalitarian levels What happened in 1997 is there was an investments, look at their present ac- of surveillance and security measures. agreement between Great Britain and tions. Xinjiang is now a police state where China that they would give the Hong I think the actions speak loud and cultural genocide is occurring. Kong territory back to China, but clear, because the human rights abuses And, again, I go back to Dwight Ei- there was an agreement that, for 50 that started in the 1920s when 70-plus senhower: ‘‘Never again.’’ years, there would be autonomous rule million people lost their lives, this is b 1945 in Hong Kong and that Hong Kong something that has happened over and CCP views Islam as a threat to the could continue as it was. over again. atheist state. Well, we are 22 years into that, and If we look back then and we look at Again, keep in mind that the Chinese already we have seen the usurpation of modern-day China, it is estimated and Communist Party has stated that the power and the influence of China com- predicted that China is about to com- role of the Chinese citizen is to serve ing in. In fact, China, right now, is try- plete the installation of 2.7 billion the Chinese Communist Party and that ing hard to get extradition laws so that CCTV cameras around their country. the Chinese Communist Party is the they can take executives from any What they are using this for is facial ultimate power in the universe; there company. If they feel they have treated recognition tied up with artificial in- is nothing higher. the Chinese Communist Party wrong, telligence. They have over 25 million If we look at Tibet, Tibet has been a they can extradite them to China, and people today whom they monitor 24/7, sovereign nation over the millennia. It my bet is we will never hear from these around the clock, 365 days a year, and is where the Dalai Lama comes from people again, Mr. Speaker. they are giving people what we call and has come from throughout history. We have seen this happen with book- good citizen scores. In 1959, there was an armed conflict sellers, and we have seen this happen If your good citizen score isn’t high between the Tibetan people and the with successful businesspeople who enough, Mr. Speaker, then you don’t PLA. Retaliation for such an uprising have started insurance companies in travel on airplanes and you don’t trav- involved the killing of 87,000 Tibetans. China, who came to America. All of a el on buses. You don’t travel anywhere. During occupation of Tibet there sudden, they have mysteriously dis- You have no freedoms because you were tortures, killings, bombardments appeared, and they have never shown have become a threat to the Chinese of monasteries, and the extermination up. Communist Party. That is today. of a whole nomad camp. What they So Xi Jinping stated that, as far as Xi Jinping and his Communist Party have done is they have gone through he is concerned, the agreement be- has offered this to the Russian dic- and erased the monasteries and erased tween Great Britain and China for the tator, Putin, who wants this tech- much of the people. They moved in the 50-year autonomous rule is no longer nology. He has offered this to the aya- ethnic Chinese Hun population to the valid and that it needs to be done away tollahs of Iran. He has offered this to point where they have diluted the Ti- with. any despotic government and country betan population, and all they have to My question is: When we talk about that wants to control their citizens, do is wait out time because the youth Taiwan—and I think it was a blunder that is afraid of freedom of expression won’t know that. of our foreign policy when President and freedom of thought. In Tibetan culture, the Dalai Lama is Nixon and Henry Kissinger said that He has also offered this to Maduro in not chosen by the people. He is chosen they would agree to a one-country, Venezuela. This is something that they through their process, and it is through two-party system, which stripped Tai- are going to use to control people to the birth of the Panchen child. The wan of its autonomy—if Xi Jinping suppress freedom, liberty, and free Panchen child is the next Dalai Lama sees no need to follow course with the thought. in their culture. 50-year agreement with Hong Kong, Again, I talk about how blessed we When the Panchen child was discov- does that give us cause to forget the are in this country because we have a ered, China kidnapped him, and they agreement that we had with President country that empowers the individual.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:24 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.105 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 I know as history looks back at this— So I want to keep this in mind, and I today have accumulated $1.5 trillion of and there may be some rocky roads want to talk about several pieces of student loan debt. ahead, but I know the side that empow- legislation that we are working on Over $875 billion is owed to the Fed- ers their people and that believes in a right now. I want to talk about seniors. eral Government through the various Creator will come out on top of this be- Now, way back when Franklin Roo- Federal loan programs. And guess cause what I know is you can’t sup- sevelt established the Social Security what? The interest rate averages over press the innate qualities and genetics system in the height of the Great De- 41⁄2 percent, 41⁄2 percent at the very of a plant, of a breed of cattle, or of pression, Social Security was a pension same time that the Federal Govern- any animal, and you can’t suppress system. Over the years, it has become ment is borrowing that money to then human freedom, thoughts, and the in- the foundation for the support of re- loan to the students. nate quality to be free. tired men and women. I looked at it this morning. The 10- So I feel confident that over time the Over the years, because of the way year Treasury rate, which is the bor- Chinese suppression, the Chinese Com- Social Security is structured, the infla- rowing rate for the Federal Govern- munist Party will collapse, and this tion set up in Social Security does not ment, is right around 2 percent. The 30- picture where you see the people get- keep pace with the normal expenses year rate is just under 3 percent, if I re- ting ready to be run over by the tank that a senior has, which is really much call correctly, 2.8 percent. will be replaced by this picture and different than the general inflation The Federal Government is doing an this statue being rebuilt, the statue of rate for the Nation. arbitrage here. It is borrowing at 2 per- the Goddess of Democracy and Free- I have introduced a piece of legisla- cent and loaning at 6 percent. We are dom in Tiananmen Square. The future tion, H.R. 1553, known as the Fair making money on the backs of the stu- will show this as what China is doing COLA for Seniors Act. dents. What is the effect of that? The effect in the future of people protesting Now, COLA is the cost-of-living ad- of that is that a student cannot engage peacefully for the freedoms that they justment. What we want to do is to in the normal economic activity of have. make it fair for seniors so that we can their parents where they are able to Mr. Speaker, I just want to end with, honor the value that Franklin Delano buy a car, go on vacation, buy a house, on this day, being the 30th anniversary Roosevelt stated so clearly for those raise a family, begin a family. They are of a horrendous chapter of suppression who have the least, and generally that burdened by student loans. and murder in human history, that if it is the senior population. Here is what we are proposing in H.R. is not for us speaking about this, it So what we want to do is to adjust 1899, the Student Loan Refinancing and won’t be talked about around the the COLA to reflect the real expenses Recalculation Act. This would simply world. China will do everything they that a senior has. They are going to say that the Federal Government will can to erase this kind of history from have far more medical expenses, some refinance student loans at a rate that the history books, and it would be a of it covered by Medicare, but a lot of is about 1 percent above the rate at shame for this to go away. it not, out-of-pocket costs—we want to which the Federal Government is able Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance do that—housing and other kinds of to borrow the money. of my time. transportation issues and the like. Right now, instead of 6 percent on a f So this would be an adjustment to 10-year loan, it would be 3 percent. the COLA and provide a modest, very SOCIAL SECURITY That is a lot of money. That is a lot of small, modest increase that, over time, interest. It is not necessary for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under would generate a substantial improve- Federal Government to do that. This is the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ment for the benefits that seniors re- the Student Loan Refinancing and Re- uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Cali- ceive from their Social Security bene- calculation Act. fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) is recognized fits. Undoubtedly, the parents of the stu- for 60 minutes as the designee of the b 2000 dents are able to refinance their home, majority leader. refinance their mortgage. Who Another group that we ought to be Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I amongst us who owns a home has not paying attention to, if we are looking want to thank my colleague from Flor- refinanced that home? Most have as at what Franklin Delano Roosevelt has ida bringing to the floor an extremely the interest rates have fallen. As I say, said should be the test of our progress, important issue: the way in which the interest rates for the Federal Gov- is what we are doing for those who China is removing the civil liberties. ernment 10-year loan or 10-year note is have little. Tonight, I do want to talk about now about 2 percent. America and some of the things that Focus for a moment on students in Here we go. We think H.R. 1899 is a are going on within our own country. America. Maybe it is a grandchild, a good thing. If we can reduce that inter- When I do these floor sessions, I al- child, or an adult. If we take a look at est rate to the students, they will be ways want to start with some sense of the students in America today, not able to pay off their loans faster. By value and purpose, so I usually begin those who went to school when I did the way, the same policy would apply with this quote from Franklin Delano decades ago but, rather, students in to new loans not at 6 percent but at the Roosevelt, and I think it pretty much school today, they are expected to bor- going rate for the Federal Government describes—not pretty much. It defi- row money to pay for their education. plus 1 percent. nitely describes how I view my job and It used to be that higher education That is H.R. 1899, which I think fits how I view what I would hope would be was a public benefit, not a private ben- very directly with what Franklin Roo- the work of the Congress of the United efit, a public benefit supported by the sevelt said should be our purpose. States. taxpayers of America because the We have several other bills that I So here is his quote: ‘‘The test of our American public understood that if we have introduced, and I am going to go progress is not whether we add more to had a well-educated workforce, not through some of them rather quickly the abundance of those who have much; only high school but through the col- here. it is whether we provide enough for lege years, we would have good, strong I want to take up another one that those who have too little.’’ economic growth, and we would all be really deals with a very special prob- This statement of value really flows much better off. lem. I think I have put this board up down through much of what we do Those days when education was a before. That is Oroville Dam 3 years here. We make a choice almost every public benefit have long been forgot- ago. The Oroville Dam is the highest day in ways that are very direct, for ten. Now it is perceived to be a private dam in the United States, over 700 feet. example, when we talk about Social benefit to be paid for by the individual It rains in California. Sometimes, we Security, or indirect when we talk who is fortunate enough to go on to have a drought. Sometimes, we have about war and peace. In the case of college. rain. Sometimes, when we have rain, war, men and women who die are gen- They do go, and right now, students we get too much rain. erally those who have little, not those who have gone to college in the past This is the spillway at Oroville Dam who have much. and students who are still in college that failed. If the rain had continued
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:24 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.107 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4303 for another hour or so, the emergency that. We hope that this ESCAPE Act in their work, in the tasks they were spillway on that side was about to be— becomes part of the transportation in- carrying out, they were exposed to in fact, it was overtopped. It was begin- frastructure program that is now being these toxic materials in their normal ning to erode beneath the foundation discussed here in the Congress of the work, that would go into their medical for the emergency spillway. United States—H.R. 2838, the ESCAPE records. That is a 17-foot high spillway. If Act, Enhancing the Strength and Ca- As they proceed through their ca- that had gone, if the flood had contin- pacity of America’s Primary Evacu- reers in the military or leave the mili- ued, if the rain had continued for an- ation Routes Act. tary and move on into the Veterans other hour or 2, that erosion would We don’t ever want to see this again. Administration, that information fol- have undercut that emergency spill- We don’t want people to be trapped. We lows along with them so that there is way, that wall, sending a 17-foot cas- want to use the programs that the Fed- always that data. cade down into the Feather River. eral Government can make available to Then someday in the future, when I represent the downstream of the assist communities in improving their some occurrence happens, for example, Feather River, and I know that as a re- escape routes, their emergency evacu- cancer or some other illness happens sult of this, 200,000 people had to evac- ation routes. that can be traced back to this expo- uate in communities downstream, the There are three different pieces of sure that took place years before, they communities of Yuba City and legislation that I want to bring to the will be able to receive the benefits and Marysville and other communities in attention of the Congress. appropriate treatments without having the area, Live Oak and Gridley—200,000 I have another one. I am on the to guess what happened. It is there in people. Armed Services Committee. On the their records. It is part of their files. Where did they go? They went onto a Armed Services Committee, we spend a That will be available for them to be two-lane road, and the backup was lot of time looking at war, the mate- able to get appropriate medical care at hours and hours. Had this thing bro- rials that are needed for war, how the some point in the future. ken, there is no way that they could men and women are going to have the That is H.R. 2617. It is called the have escaped. proper equipment. OATH Act. I am going to put up another picture. One of the things we have noticed I must say that this particular bill This one is more recent. This is last over the years, and one might expect came from one of the members of the year, 2018. This is Paradise, California. this—certainly, we should expect it—is military who served as my military fel- At one point, the people there thought that the men and women of our armed low, Stephanie Harley. She is a lieuten- they did live in paradise. Then there services are often in harm’s way. Usu- ant colonel now, and she was an envi- was a fire, and they lived not in para- ally, we think of this about the kinds ronmental engineer. dise but in hell. The largest death toll of things that occur with IEDs, impro- As she worked with me last year, she of any fire in California occurred a vised explosive devices, where some said that there is an ongoing problem, year ago in Paradise, California. 4,200 Americans were killed in Iraq and that they do not have in their records We can see some of the remnants similarly in Afghanistan. the exposure that they have had to here. People couldn’t escape. A two- But there is another risk. It is dead- some toxic chemical or toxic environ- lane road out of town and traffic jams, ly, and it is mostly not known at the ment during their days of service. so people had to get out of their cars time. What we want to do here, as we She said there ought to be a law, and and run for their lives. Many couldn’t have studied the effects of war on the I agree. There ought to be a law. This run fast enough. Lives were lost. veterans who have returned, on the is what she recommended, and I think Here on the East Coast, there are men and women who are out there, we it is going to pass. In fact, I think we vulnerable areas, for example, Cape have learned that whether they are in are going to try to put it in this year’s Cod with one road in, one road out, a Afghanistan or Iraq or at the various National Defense Authorization Act. two-lane road. bases here in the United States, they We have strong support. What we have done here as a result of are often exposed to chemicals, mold, We also know that TULSI GABBARD, these issues, Marysville, Paradise fire, and other kinds of things that over one of my colleagues here, has intro- Yuba City, in my district, the super- time present themselves in serious duced a bill that fits very nicely with visors in Yuba County and Sutter health risks and serious health events. this. It deals specifically with the burn County downstream from the Oroville We know this. Think back to the pits. This particular bill is much broad- Dam came to me and said we have to Vietnam war and Agent Orange. It er, and it fits very well with the work do something. We have to do something took more than 25 years for the vet- that she is doing on a very similar sub- about the escape routes. We have to erans of the Vietnam war to be able to ject. have better escape routes. We have to receive benefits for the injuries that These are just a couple of examples, have signage. We have to have other they sustained because of Agent Or- and I want to deal with two more, if I kinds of control. We have to make it so ange being used in the Vietnam war. might. It won’t take too long, but I do that people can pull off the road if they We don’t want that to happen again, want to put this up on the board here. have a flat tire and the like. but we know it did. Back to FDR, what are we doing for At the very same time, my friends We know that in the first Iraq war in the least of our society? This is a pret- from Massachusetts, my colleagues the 1990s, thousands of our soldiers ty good example of where American here in Congress, Congressman BILL were exposed to toxic fumes and smoke policy has gone wrong. KEATING and Senator ED MARKEY, as the fires raged in the oil fields. Dur- Last year, I served as the ranking knew that they had the very same ing the period of time of occupation in member of the Coast Guard and Mari- problem in Massachusetts, in Cape Cod. Iraq in Iraq I and Iraq II, the military time Subcommittee. I have done that Last year, we introduced legislation, routinely disposed of chemicals of for the previous 7 years. We spent a lot and we reintroduced it this year. Here other kinds of materials in burn pits. of time worrying and thinking about in the House, we call it H.R. 2838, the Soldiers were exposed to those toxic the American merchant marine. ESCAPE Act, the Enhancing the chemicals. These are the ships. The United Strength and Capacity of America’s We call this the OATH Act, and this States is a maritime state. No other Primary Evacuation Routes Act. This is H.R. 2617. It is known as the Service country in the world has more ocean would give communities across the Na- Member’s Occupational and Environ- frontage than the United States. We tion an opportunity to go to the Fed- mental Transparency Health Act. have inland rivers that are extraor- eral Department of Transportation and What we want to do is when the men dinarily important, the Ohio, the Mis- put projects before it to receive grant and women are in the field or on the sissippi, the Missouri, all of those, and money to improve escape routes in bases here in the United States, when out in California, the Sacramento their communities. they are exposed to some sort of chem- River. There are many communities around ical contaminant, they would have in What has happened? We used to have America that have one road in, one their medical records at that time that thousands of American flagships on road out, two lanes or even fewer than they had been exposed. That sometime which Americans would work as the
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:24 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.108 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 mariners, the sailors, the captains, the This legislation, the Energizing know that men and women lost their engineers, and the like. American Shipbuilding Act, which we lives on ships of the Navy and, of b 2015 are going to introduce in the days course, in the battlefield, men in the ahead, probably next week or the week Army. But just take a snapshot. In the after—we will be introducing it with a However, those men, just as these in 1980s, we had 249 flagged American bipartisan group. this picture, had a higher death rate ships, built in America, manned and Senator WICKER in the Senate carried than any of those in the Army, Air ‘‘womanned’’ by Americans. The mari- this bill last year, as I did here in the Force, any of those in the Army serv- ners were Americans. And here we are House. We didn’t get it passed. We are ing wherever it may be, or the Marines now, this is actually 2016. We are down making some progress. We hope to get or the Navy. to 78 ships. it this year. It took a long, long time for us to This is a fundamental national secu- What does it mean? Well, we can kind recognize them as veterans and make rity issue. We spend all of our time of see what it means up here. It means veteran services available to them, but thinking about the Army, the Navy, that we will be building about 50 ships that was done about, I think, 40, 45 the Air Force, and we should. However, over the next 15 years or so, LNG tank- years after the war ended. if you are going to go to war, you are ers and oil tankers. And here we are. Here we are today, going to need ships. And I don’t think What does it mean? It means the with just one more way to remember we can call up the Chinese and say: shipyards will be busy. It means the the extraordinary sacrifice that these Hey, can you send us a couple of ships steel yards or the steel factories in men, most of whom are dead—in fact, so that we can send our men and America will be busy. The manufactur- earlier today I put a resolution across women off to the Pacific? ers of pumps and engines and hydraulic the floor on one of these gentlemen It is a national security issue that we systems and electronic systems will be that died this last week. be able to transport our military on busy. So we think they ought to be hon- the ocean. More than 90 percent of it And, by the way, we will rebuild the ored. We think we ought to honor them has to go by sea, not in the airplanes. American mariner base. Right now, with a Congressional Gold Medal, and We have got wonderful, large airplanes, TRANSCOM, responsible for moving all so we are now pursuing that. I think we and they are great, but if you are going of the equipment for the Army, Navy, are going to get it done. We tried last to move a lot of equipment, you are Air Force across and around the world, year. We came up short. The Senate ad- going to need ships. says that one of the key deficiencies in journed before they would take it up So that is the state of it. We think American security is we don’t have the last year. we can do something about that. But we are going to give it a shot I am going to put up a couple of mariners to man the ships that we this year, and I think we are going to other charts here. Let’s do this one. don’t have. And the ships are aging out Next year, 2020, the U.S. is expected almost as fast as the mariners are re- do it; and I think we need to do it, just to be the world’s third largest producer tiring. So we can solve this problem as we needed, some years back, to of liquefied natural gas for export. 225 with the Energizing American Ship- make certain that they had veteran LNG—liquefied natural gas—vessels, building Act. services available to them. ships are expected to be added to the So I draw the attention of my col- Now we need to honor them one more world fleet by 2020. But due to the erod- leagues to this legislation. We will time. For those few who are still alive, ed capacity of the American shipyards, have a number in a couple of weeks. for those who have died, their family none of these will be built in the Senator WICKER will have the bill on should know that the Congress of the United States. the other side, and we will carry for- United States recognizes the extraor- So it is not just the ability to move ward and, hopefully, we will have our dinary sacrifice that was made by their equipment around the world. The same shipyards busy. We will have Ameri- colleagues. thing happens with the oil that we will cans working in the shipyards, Ameri- So this will be the Congressional soon be exporting. The statistics are cans building big engines for these Gold Medal Act, and we will have that almost exactly the same. ships and the other kinds of equipment out on the floor this next week, and we It is also about the jobs, the jobs in that are needed. will be pushing it along. We need 290 the American shipyard, good, well-pay- At the same time, we will begin to signatures. Don’t ask me why we need ing, middle-class jobs that simply don’t rebuild the force of men and women more than a majority just to present exist today because we are not building who will be on those ships as they trav- this. But anyway, those are the rules of ships in the American shipyards. el around the world carrying a very the House, and we will follow the rules. But if you happen to be in the Chi- strategic national asset. We are at about 220 people. nese shipyards, you have got a lot of Speaking of veterans, this is another So now if you have some friends out work to do. Fifty of the vessels are piece of legislation that we are work- there who you think are here in Con- going to be built in China. In Korea, 70 ing on, and this one really, really gress and not paying attention to the percent of these new ships are going to touches me. gold medal for the merchant mariners be built in Korea. This is a picture that we took 2 years of World War II, give them a holler and How many in America right now? ago. These three gentlemen were mari- tell them to sign on. We will get it Zip, zero, none, nada. ners. They were merchant mariners in done this year and, hopefully, the Sen- We can change that. We have a piece World War II. These were the men who ate will work with us on it. of legislation to do that, not yet intro- were on the ships that took the sup- A final point, and I will end with this duced. It will be introduced in the days plies to Europe, took the supplies to in just a few moments, but I need a ahead. We call that the Energizing the Pacific so that America could fight couple more pictures. American Shipbuilding Act. in World War II. All three of these gen- In case you didn’t notice, I love these If we are going to ship energy, export tlemen were over 90 years of age. pictures. I love to put them up here so oil and gas, why don’t we do it on It took nearly 40 years before the that you are not just listening to me; American-built ships? Congress of the United States recog- you can see some of the things we talk Not all of it. We, frankly, don’t have nized that the mariners, the merchant about. the capacity to build 200 ships or 250, mariners, were part of our military So here is what I want to talk about: 300 ships. We just don’t have the capac- program. More than 40 years, they were the U.S. military in the age of climate ity. on the outside. They were never, ever change. But what if we started with 5 per- recognized as veterans, even though I became the chairman of the Readi- cent? What if we said that 5 percent of the merchant mariners in World War II ness Subcommittee of the House the export of oil and gas—and America had the highest death rate of any other Armed Services Committee, an incred- soon will be the third largest exporter service. ible honor and, actually, a lot of work, of natural gas, and we are certainly ex- We know about the bombers that very, very important work. That sub- porting oil. What if we did that on bombed in Europe. We know that the committee is responsible for over 1,000 American ships? casualties were extraordinary. We military installations all around the
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They had to evac- rity; it may be a young man or woman they properly trained? uate the homes for the servicemem- that wants to get an education and is And, as I said, we are responsible for bers, and there we have it. paying a very high interest rate; it may be a military family that is living the installations. b 2030 We asked a question when I became in a house somewhere across the chairman, and the question was this: Is So we are looking at the new Na- United States or around the world, in a the Department of Defense ready for tional Defense Authorization Act, and house that is owned by a contractor the era of climate change? It turns out in that act writing in the following that is providing housing for the mili- the answer is: Not really. changes to the law, and that is that the tary that is not up-to-date, that is Out there across America, there are U.S. military, in all of its future con- filled with mold or some other con- thousands, tens of thousands of men struction, will build to the maximum taminant; it may be a military person and some women who served at Camp threat in that area, maybe a tornado, that is exposed to some sort of toxic Lejeune, the Marine Corps camp here as it could have been in the Midwest, chemical or toxic smoke, we are going on the East Coast, famous. It was hit or a flood or a hurricane or a deluge or to make sure that we follow this ad- by a hurricane last fall. The deluge sea level rise or a fire out in the West. vice. It is not for those who have much, went on for hours. All future construction will be built to it is for those who have too little, The damage done at Camp Lejeune, the maximum threat at that specific wherever they may be. That is our value, that is our goal. trees falling, flooding occurring, roofs base. That is it. We are not going to build for yester- I appreciate the opportunity to share being blown off, leaking, water dam- with everyone several pieces of legisla- age, hundreds of buildings seriously day and just go back and have another flood or build for yesterday at Tyndall tion that I will be working on together damaged and uninhabitable, could not with my colleagues here in the House and see the next hurricane come be used, including the headquarters— of Representatives. Camp Lejeune. through and wipe it out one more time. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Next to it, Cherry Point Marine We are not going to do that. of my time. Corps Air Station, similar damage. At the same time, we are going to f It is estimated that here at Camp make sure that in that construction Lejeune and Cherry Point, more than and in the improvements, that they THE FIVE PILLARS $3 billion of damage has occurred that maximize energy conservation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under will have to be made up for in the days The single largest consumer of petro- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and weeks ahead. leum in this Nation is the U.S. mili- uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the Now, you may think that was a tary. It is expensive. We are spending a gentleman from Arizona (Mr. wake-up call. Indeed, it should have pile of money, billions of dollars on en- SCHWEIKERT) for 30 minutes. been. However, the wake-up call was ergy consumption in the military. We Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I occurring just a few days earlier. will emphasize energy conservation, would say of the gentleman from Cali- That is a picture of Tyndall Air things such as windows and insulation. fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI), it is always Force Base, a key Air Force base on And when we build new, we will build fun listening to him, because, look, we the west coast of Florida in which our to the maximum standard for energy are friends. We are ideologically sepa- fighter bombers and fighter jets do conservation, as well as for resiliency; rated by about, let’s call it a small their training, the new F–35, the F–22, that is going to be in the new National ocean, but I think there is this passion all of them. Defense Authorization Act. It is in the of we can do things in our society that This base, it was literally blown off work of the Readiness Subcommittee. are good. the map. It is right on the edge of the We are going to drive this, and I think Mr. Speaker, I have really appre- Gulf. Hurricane came through—I think we are going to drive it to success. ciated Mr. GARAMENDI sort of embrac- it was a 5 hurricane—and literally blew And I will say, this is not all new. ing in some of our personal conversa- this base off the map, obliterated The military is aware that climate tions my sort of techno-utopianism major parts of the base. change is a threat, but they haven’t that the problems the gentleman sees, This is just one of perhaps 100 pic- been focused sufficiently, in part be- the problems I see, that there may be tures I could put up. cause we, the Congress of the United technology that is about to disrupt so- Is the military ready for climate States, have not focused it and we have ciety in an incredibly positive way. change? Well, certainly not the Ma- not said: In your construction, in your Mr. GARAMENDI. Will the gen- tleman yield? rines at Camp Lejeune and Cherry reconstruction, and in the upgrading of Mr. SCHWEIKERT. I am happy to Point or the Air Force at Tyndall. This your facilities, you will build to the yield. is probably a $4 billion fix-up to rebuild maximum threat that you face in that Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I it. And I will tell you what we are area. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earth- thank the gentleman for yielding. going to do about it here after I put quakes, fires, floods, whatever it is, Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, the this up. you must build to the maximum gentleman does realize how many peo- This is actually 2019. You have heard threat, so that you are resilient, so ple are creeping out at this moment of the Strategic Air Command. That is that you can come back to provide the that we are friendly to each other. the bombers that carry our nuclear necessary support that may be des- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, a Re- weapons. This is Offutt Air Force Base perately needed. publican and Democrat talking to each in the Midwest, underwater, the Mis- This is not just in the United States. other across the aisle. souri River, probably a billion dollars There are major construction programs Mr. Speaker, I really appreciate the damage here. going on in Guam, out in the Pacific gentleman. I have followed him, and he You say: Oh, that is just flooding. No, where we know there is going to be an- has followed me, and we have had the it is extreme flooding. Extreme weath- other typhoon, probably within the opportunity to talk. I am just not pre- er events. Three bases critical, abso- next 9 months. So those facilities also pared tonight to go into the kind of de- lutely critical to the training and the will be built for resiliency. tail the gentleman is about to, but he readiness of our troops. So these are just a few of the things is absolutely correct. There are solu- I think the water has subsided, but that we are working on. We have many, tions. There are solutions to the prob- the damage to the buildings has yet to many others. We know that we can do lems that confront this Nation, con- be repaired—a billion here, $4 billion better. front individuals in the Nation.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:24 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04JN7.111 H04JNPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2019 Mr. Speaker, I know Mr. SCHWEIKERT enough, about 6, 7 months ago, millen- that piece of legislation will not move is going to pick up some of that in the nial females really started to enter the through the Senate, will not get the next few minutes as he talks about it, workforce in droves. We still have a President’s signature. and I am going to sit down and listen problem with millennial males. In some ways, it is actually sort of to the gentleman. There is also some really interesting cruel to exploit a population with Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, we data popping up that the number of promises and a piece of legislation that really need to talk about Mr. Americans, by choice, who are over 70 we know is never going to move, and GARAMENDI’s idea of entertainment. years old, but they are happy, and they that there was an opportunity to do Mr. Speaker, look, this is actually a are healthy, are choosing to stay in the something that could have, if we had point I wish more of our constituents labor force. We have had almost, I actually worked together. would actually see. We are actually think it was like—the article was talk- I don’t know if the fear is doing quite friendly to each other, even those ing about a 50 percent rise in seniors something that would be seen as bipar- of us who may have, you know, what is staying in the labor force just as a tisan with this White House, whether pictured as an ideological chasm. choice by lifestyle, some because they the issue is too powerful, but it breaks Oddly enough, we all see many of the need the money, many because they my heart when there are actually same problems, and we are trying to are healthy, and they want to be pro- paths that, if we had done border secu- find a way to get there. ductive. And that is actually really rity, if we had done some rationaliza- So tonight I wanted to do just one or good for society. tion of the dysfunctional mechanisms two things, because I have picked up a We are actually going to touch on we have right now on those asking for couple of articles in the news over this having to deal with earned benefits and asylum, we could have packaged that last week that I actually find greatly how we should design those earned ben- with a solution for much of the DACA optimistic. efits. Could we make some offers with- population and it could have actually So let’s actually sort of start with in those, saying, if you are willing to moved through the Senate, it could our five pillars. And I do this over and stay in the labor force, if you are have gotten the President’s signature. over, because, one more time, what do healthy and you can do that, should we Instead, we just did theatrics. many of us, the economists, the staff, give you some spiffs in your benefits. If Sorry to go off sort of the script here. the really smart people that are here, you are able to stay on your private in- So population stability. and then those of us who are regular surance for a while, could we do some Then the last one here, economic Members who were just elected, what is things. growth. What do we do as a govern- in many ways the greatest threat to It is sort of entitlement reform in a ment, as a legislative body to maxi- our society? very positive fashion. It has to do with, mize economic expansion? We have made lots and lots of prom- how do we maximize economic expan- My theory here is economic expan- ises, and we don’t have the resources to sion and choice for those who are sen- sion is moral. Think about it. Whether keep those promises to those who have iors? it be the Tax Code, whether it be doing earned benefits. Population stability. Birth rates smart things modernizing regulation, We actually have a demographic have collapsed in our country. We just whether it be doing smart things with curve. As a country, we are getting have to deal with the reality of the trade, it is moral when we have eco- older very, very fast. In about eight math. How do we incentivize family nomic growth. and a half years: two workers, one re- formation in an effective way? This one How many of our brothers and sis- tiree. In about eight and a half years, has been really difficult. ters—that if you read the economists’ 50 percent of the spending in this body We have had an ongoing sort of re- papers a couple years ago—who hadn’t will be, less interest, to those 65 and search project in our office for a couple finished high school, they were being older. of years now looking at things being written off as the permanent Are we as a government, are we as a done in Canada and Scandinavia and underclass in our society. And today society going to keep our promises? other parts of the world, even Hungary, that very population is the population Mathematically, this has been a pas- and how ineffective so many programs that has the fastest growing wages and sion of mine for a few years now, try- have been in encouraging family for- almost full employment. That is a ing to find a pro-growth, optimistic mation. We are going to have to come moral thing. way we keep our promises so my little up with sort of an American version of If you actually will come to down- 3-and-a-half-year-old daughter has the what works there. town Phoenix, we have this homeless same opportunities I have had. Let’s face it. Having a little person, campus in downtown Phoenix. There is So the five pillars we have been they are expensive. It is the greatest an organization called St. Joseph the working on is how do I start with—I joy of our lives, my wife and I, but we Worker. My understanding is they have am going to start with the very top— are going to have to talk about how we been around for a hundred-some years, technology disruption. help in family formation. and their job is to get populations that Tonight I am going to talk about a Then also the other side of that con- have had some of the most horrible ex- couple of really optimistic things that cept of population stability is, what do periences in life and find them jobs. are happening in healthcare technology we do in immigration? How do we de- that will keep us healthier and poten- sign immigration to maximize eco- b 2045 tially crash the price of healthcare. nomic vitality? You walk in the door and they have I am going to talk about some things This is going to be a little off subject, a stack of job offers on top of the desk that are happening in environmental but close; I was sort of heartbroken saying: We just need someone to come technology that are going to lower the about a vote we had here 3 hours ago. to our restaurant and help us. We just costs, make energy available so the H.R. 6, it was dealing with the DACA need someone to come to our little economy can keep growing and yet the populations. What happens when the warehouse and help us stock shelves. environment is cleaner and healthier. body here engages in votes that become What does it mean in a society where We are going to talk about employ- theatrical, become about exciting your you have more jobs than you have ment. How do we actually have more of base, and have no chance of becoming available workers? I will argue that our brothers and sisters out there enter law? that is incredibly moral, and there the workforce, stay in the workforce? If the majority here had been serious should almost be joy in our society There is this concept of labor force and really wanted a solution for the right now if we could pull away the participation. And the economists for young people in DACA, there would sort of rage partisan blinders right now years now have said as the baby have been this opportunity to come and say: Isn’t this a neat thing? How do boomers are moving into retirement, over, talk with Republicans, because we do more of it? labor force participation is going to many of us have voted for immigration It turns out that economic growth is crash mathematically. reform that actually had modules that crucial if we are going to keep our We have also had this fragility, this solved much of the DACA issue, but promises, if we intend to keep our difficulty of millennial males—oddly they had to come together, because promises on Medicare, if we intend to
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Remem- those who are suffering with ALS, that Republican or Democrat; it is demo- ber the stupid conversation we have sometime in the next year or two, we graphics. had in this place for years now in re- are going to have a pharmaceutical, it I want to talk about some of the gards to healthcare hasn’t been about does not cure at this point, but it sta- positive things that technology, that the cost, it has been about who pays bilizes the horrible regression of one’s some of these things are bringing, and and who gets subsidized. My passion is life and abilities that are chewed up by that is one of our key points here. This we need to think differently. ALS? is the week we call sort of Member I have come here and done multiple Stop. You may have to have this in- Week, where Members come to dif- presentations on the new wearable jection a couple times a year, maybe ferent committees of jurisdiction and technologies: the pill bottle that tells four times a year. It may be $100,000 sort of pitch their ideas. you when you have opened it, the per injection. How do we come up with So two or three times today in the things where you can blow into it and a methodology that finances such a Ways and Means Committee, we had it will diagnose whether you have a thing because the cost of the progres- Members come and talk about their viral infection, and the algorithm can sion of this disease is stunningly ex- passion for dealing with different types bounce off your phone’s medical pensive, and it is just the right thing of cancers: colorectal screening, lung records and instantly order your to do? cancer, these other things, and then antivirals. That is a disruption. That It turns out the debate we have had the current mechanism. lowers the price of healthcare. You got in this place for years of who pays and My pitch to everyone who cares healthier, and you didn’t infect every- who subsidizes now can be a discussion about those issues is: You are abso- one else in your family and your busi- of: How do we use technology to dis- lutely right. We need to protect our ness. rupt the price of healthcare? How do brothers and sisters in this country by We need to promote these tech- we get healthier and personal control having those types of screenings to find nologies, but there is the other side of our healthcare instead of a collec- those cancers as early as possible and that is coming. tivist vision? And how do we finance deal with them, but we need to write Well over 50 percent of our these incredible disruptive pharma- the legislation in a fashion where it is healthcare spending is to those with ceuticals that are coming that either future proofed. chronic conditions. So 5 percent of our stabilize or cure that portion of our so- I am sure everyone saw these articles population has those chronic condi- ciety who have chronic conditions, who that have popped up just in the last tions, but they are well over 50 percent are suffering, but are also much of our couple of weeks. It turns out there is a of our spending. What happens if we healthcare cost? breakthrough in blood tests. started to invest in curing them, cur- This is good news. These are exciting. Where, in the old days, we would do a ing our brothers and sisters of chronic There should be joy in this place that blood test, you would look for a certain conditions? we are part of a time that can have titer, know your body had had an im- Well, guess what Congress did a few this type of curative approach to mune reaction to something, what hap- years ago? The Cures Act and some of healthcare and make these sorts of dif- pens when you can do a blood test that these other things, we put lots of ferences. looks for the cascade—we will call it money into researching cures. And So, look, those are a couple of the the throwing off the dead parts of a now, with some of the new technology happy things. If we do our job well, if cancer cell—and finds that and says: and now the next generation of we get the financing right, we can have Hey, we just found this little piece of CRISPR and all these other things that this type of disruption and see it in the this DNA; we know that is a cancer are coming, we are going to have phar- cost curve of healthcare. DNA; we know what type of cancer it maceuticals like this. I think they are So now I want to sort of jump to is; and because of that marker, we can often referred to as biologicals. My some of the other discussions that have even know where it is? hope is it is November, but sometime been around this body, particularly It turns out this is in trials right within the next 12 months, we expect today, a little bit yesterday, on green- now, and it is having tremendous suc- to have a single shot cure for hemo- house gases, on climate change, on cess. We need to future proof our legis- philia. those things. My frustration with this lation around here that it is not I use this as an example because, ap- is great rhetoric, really bad math. enough to care about our brothers and parently, there are a number of drugs So let’s actually talk about a couple sisters and that we are going to make in this sort of category that are com- of things that have been going on and sure our society is providing cancer ing: a single shot cure for the 8,000-plus why the rhetoric doesn’t match reality. screenings, but that it is future proofed of our brothers and sisters in the coun- I believe, actually, technology and that when a blood test is the least try who have hemophilia A. Now, those on the more conservative side ac- invasive, most efficient, cost efficient, maybe a million and a half dollars a tually have solutions that grow the easiest to provide, and actually will shot. economy, provide opportunities for our crash parts of the price of healthcare in So over here we have talked about family, provide the opportunities. Re- finding these cancers early, but also the technology that keeps us healthy. member our five points that, if we being available as a methodology, when Over here, I want us to talk about and don’t have the economic expansion, we we do this in large scale, being dra- start to get our heads around: How do can’t keep our promises. matically less expensive than what we we finance really expensive but miracle So just as a point of reference, I use today. cures? How do we build a healthcare brought these two slides again. This So part of my pitch here and the rea- bond, a mechanism where, hey, we are one is from 2015. The yellow over there son I do this every week or two is: Un- going to have all these savings in the is all the photovoltaic in the country derstand this disruption of these tech- future. Can we pull some of that for- that was added in 2015. It was a miracu- nologies are here. We need to future ward or commit that savings to actu- lous year, over 38 gigawatts of new gen- proof what we do legislatively because ally finance a bond so, when a pharma- eration, power generation, solar. Isn’t this is a big deal. ceutical like this is available, you cure that wonderful? Except we took 33 Think of a blood test where you can the 8,000 Americans who have hemo- gigawatts of power generation out of find several types of cancer if you have philia? nuclear. it and you can find it within a couple Back to our 5 percent of our popu- We really didn’t gain that much in of hours. This is a big deal. So this is lation who have chronic conditions. clean noncarbon-producing or non- exciting. What happens if we can cure just a cou- greenhouse-producing energy. You The next one I have talked about two ple percent of that? It is a big deal. It can’t have one without the other. You or three times here, but it is the sim- would change the cost curve of can’t run around and say: Didn’t we do
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Once again, the yellow is the pho- But as a body, when we talk about where it is coming from. It may not tovoltaic that was added. The multi- global warming, when we talk about provide the virtue signaling oppor- color here is the amount of nuclear this, how much of this body is ready to tunity that we enjoy around here, but that came offline. It turns out more understand there is technology com- it would make the oceans cleaner. nuclear came offline, in a weird way, ing? Are Members willing to embrace For once, could we drop some of the because of the loss of all that nuclear the technology instead of the sort of political theater? Just like the vote we baseload generation. Malthusian view that we need to had earlier today, where it is great pol- The photovoltaic that came to the shrink as an economy, that we need to itics, gins up the base, gives us some- market, which is wonderful—I am from be controlled, that we need to be man- thing to rally around, but it doesn’t ac- Arizona. I love it. But we didn’t get aged? Or do Members allow these mar- complish anything. any better on power generation that ket forces to be incredibly disruptive? Mr. Speaker, please, to my Demo- doesn’t produce greenhouse gases. I didn’t bring the slides this time, cratic friends, to my Republican So once again, around here, we need but in that same stock, think about friends, are we here to do good? to open our minds and understand just some of the other things going on. Ap- My pitch to Members is that we sort of basic math that you can’t be parently, there has been a huge break- know the problems, and we know the joyful about one and not be supportive through in the technology of pulling math—let’s be honest about that of the other and actually be making carbon right out of the air, being able math—so let’s actually do things. mathematical progress. It is just math. to take that carbon, mix it with some In the next week or two, when we are So back to a thought experiment. I other chemicals, and turn it back into starting to put together our appropria- did this on the floor the other day, and a fuel stock—negative carbon emission, tions, our policy sets, is there anyone I am going to do it again just because economically done. I am looking for- out there on the other side who will it did create some really interesting ward to the joy coming from my envi- help me say, for the 10 rivers in the phone calls. ronmental friends who understand. world that are 90 percent of the plastic I am going to believe this one here We have already proven that carbon in the ocean, can we adjust that bilat- might end up being the single biggest sequestration works. We have proven eral aid, the foreign aid, the environ- disruption in my life. And forgive me if that we can generate power with coal, mental guidance, the other things we I don’t get everything perfect here, but with natural gas, without a smoke- do, go to those 10 rivers and start to do about 4 or 5 months ago, reading some stack, and capture every bit of carbon something? We might lose the political strange journal—that is what happens and then reuse it, sequester it, if we issue and make the environment bet- when you are on a plane 10 hours a choose. But now we are going to nega- ter. Or will we just stick around here week; you read a lot of stuff—there was tive carbon mining. and say that we don’t need to solve the this article. We have vetted it repeat- Why that is really important is, how problem because we want to be able to edly, and it appears it is real. many people believe that China with talk about it? U.S. labs from universities have sort the 30-plus new coal plants that are Sorry for the sarcasm, but I am frus- of broken the Holy Grail in regards to going up as part of the Belt and Road trated that we are living in a time of plant biology. Bear with me. This is a Initiative, that they are going to have amazing opportunity, of technology big deal. lots of great scrubbers on them? disruption, where if Members really What would happen tomorrow if the Once again, if the goal is to punish care about healthcare, we are on the next generation of agriculture was 40 the United States, great, the rhetoric cusp of a crash of its price, but yet its percent more productive? It would be a is brilliant. If the goal is to grow as a quality and its cures are here. Can we miracle. You would feed the world for society but still be cleaner, go with break down some of the barriers that the next 250 years. pro-economic expansion embracing of are stopping us from getting there? Think about if you had a 40 percent technology and let us have jobs. Let us Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance improvement in agriculture, how much have economic expansion so we can of my time. less water, fuel, what does it do to land keep our promises. f The last thought experiment I am prices? CRISIS AT THE BORDER Well, it turns out if you really care going to give tonight, remember how a about the environment and greenhouse little while ago I mentioned this is sort The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under gases, here is your thought experiment of Member week? We call it pitch week, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- I want you to struggle through. where a Member will come pitch their uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the World agriculture produces about 2.2 priorities, pitch their ideas in the dif- gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. times more greenhouse gases than ferent committees of jurisdiction. We GROTHMAN) for 30 minutes. every car on Earth. So if you had a 40 are hoping that Members we are al- Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise percent improvement in agriculture ready working with will go to the com- today to recount observations I have productivity, it would be as if you re- mittees that do certain types of foreign after spending 2 days of the Memorial moved every car off the face of the aid. Day recess at the Laredo Sector of the Earth. You just have to be willing to How many out there care about plas- Texas border. eat seed stock that functionally, actu- tic in the ocean? How many think ban- Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman ally, is a type of GMO. ning straws in communities is going to SCHWEIKERT for giving me good infor- Now, all they did is change some of do anything about plastic in the ocean? mation on his musings. I feel very hon- the cell biology so it grabs the carbon If a Member believes that, they have ored to follow Congressman molecule every time instead of acci- been conned. It is great virtue sig- SCHWEIKERT. dentally grabbing the oxygen molecule naling, ‘‘Hey, I am banning straws,’’ Now, we have a crisis. I think it is and then spending lots of energy trying but it is absurd. perhaps the biggest crisis of my life- to purge the oxygen, which apparently Mr. Speaker, 90 percent of the plastic time, as far as the future of America, is just one of the inherent faults in na- in the ocean comes from 10 rivers, going on at our border. ture. They fixed it. eight of them in Asia, two in Africa. In May, 133,000 people attempted to Let’s do something that actually cross the border and were recorded by b 2100 works. the Border Patrol. It is worth remem- They did it with tobacco plants. We If we are going to have foreign aid bering that they do not record every- always use tobacco plants because that and some of the environmental pro- body. There are people who sneak
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In dogs can do in pursuing people. It is ex- because they were born here. other words, over time, for whatever pensive for these dogs. But be it at the We hear more stories of people com- reason, we have a dramatically greater designated points of entry where they ing over here. Women are coming over number of people coming into this sniff out drugs or sniff out cash, or out here 8 months pregnant, having a baby, country. I will point out that this is in the field with the Border Patrol, knowing that the baby will be an the most, in many years. they make them much more effective. American citizen. And eventually, be- Many years ago—say, 15 years ago—if It is ridiculous that our Border Pa- cause of family-related laws, they will we looked back and found 100,000 people trol also has equipment that is some- be able to come into the country. crossing the border, it was nowhere times not as good as what the cartels Secondly, and President Trump can near as serious. At that time, we would have. The cartels control the border. do this alone, I believe, we have to get frequently have people come, and they With the exception of these big entou- rid of the practice of giving work per- would be caught and sent back. The rages, nobody gets across the border mits to people who come here for asy- same person may try three or four without approval of the cartels. lum purposes, knowing that they prob- times, so it wasn’t as many people The next thing to point out, as we ably will not show up for an asylum crossing the border. deal with people coming across the bor- hearing. Giving a work permit encour- I should also point out, of the 133,000 der, when the cartels bring them across ages people to break the law. caught by the Border Patrol, 11,000 are the border, they may not take them to Then, we need more judges on the unaccompanied minors. safety. They may just direct people in border with regard to these immigra- I frequently hear people complain a certain direction or so far as they are tion problems. Right now, what goes on escorting people to a place where they that we are breaking up families. What is that people come here looking for can be picked up in the United States. is going on is that young children—in asylum. They are given a court date 2 If somebody is too weak and can’t any event, people under age 18—are or 3 or 5 years out. make it, they don’t call 911. They just coming here on their own. I am told that they even tell Border leave them there to dehydrate and per- Another thing that is going on is Patrol agents that they know they are that we are seeing people from more or haps die. In the last year, in the Tucson Sec- ineligible for asylum. They tell Border different countries come across. I as- tor, about 250 people were found dehy- Patrol agents that they will not show sume that is because the word is out, drated or dying of something. up for their hearing in 5 or 6 years. not only in Mexico and Central Amer- This is another result of the United That has to stop. ica but even in the Eastern Hemi- States’ open border policy in which we b 2115 sphere, that the United States is not encourage people who are expecting us That has got to stop, and the way to enforcing our immigration law. to ignore immigration laws to come to In the Laredo Sector, if Members make it stop is hire more judges, put the United States. those judges right on the border, and talk to Customs folks, the number one In the Laredo Sector, it is not quite do not let people in the country assum- country for people coming across the as bad. About 50 people die of dehydra- ing that they are here legally. border is Venezuela. Number two is tion every year. But there, where many I mean, they are going to wind up Cuba. Number three is Congo. So even more people cross the Rio Grande, it is from the Eastern Hemisphere, people not unusual to have people drown. In with a work permit and they are going are flooding here. the 2 days that I was there, they found to wind up being part of our culture While I was down there, the Border another person who had drowned. even though they are here illegally. Patrol caught a group of 116 people, all The reason they drown is that people Next thing to do, and I am not going Africans coming in from Congo, An- think it is shallow enough to walk to spend a lot of time on this because gola, and Cameroon, 116 in one haul. across the Rio Grande, but there are we talked about it before, but every What does this mean? First of all, in people who can’t swim. We have a situ- Border Patrol agent I have talked to in addition to great changes in our coun- ation in which there is an undertow in the Tucson sector, or in the Laredo try, it means the Border Patrol is over- the Rio Grande, and people, including sector, says we need a wall. In sum- whelmed. The amount of paperwork, children, wind up dying there. mary, we must act now or we will lose understandably, wherever we are Again, how do we deal with it? We our country. We cannot continue to today, there is a tremendous amount of should be creating a situation where take 100,000 people crossing the border paperwork. The amount of paperwork people think we are enforcing our laws, inappropriately every month. the Border Patrol has to do takes them so they are not tempted to do such I want to point out, I am not talking off the border, takes them off the rea- dangerous things. about legal immigration. Every year in son they volunteered to be part of the Another thing we found out is that, this country, we swear in 700,000 new Border Patrol. This means even more among people who are crossing the bor- people as citizens. In this country right people are coming across the border. der, if they are not part of a family now, we have about 4 million people Furthermore, the Border Patrol has unit, they are much more dangerous here on work permits. So it is not like to work in dangerous positions. We than they were 10 years ago. we are anti-immigrant. A lot of people have followed them as they have fol- Mr. Speaker, 10 years ago, the type of can come here. lowed the Rio Grande River in the La- people crossing the border might be the When I talk about the 130,000 people redo Sector in the middle of the night types looking to work on a farm in who came here in May and largely wind with one person per vehicle. We can Wisconsin. It is much more common to up in the United States, I am talking imagine what it is like patrolling on get the criminal element, much more about people who are coming here and very slow roads with a lot of foliage on common to get the MS13 gangs from El should not be here. both sides of the roads. Some of the en- Salvador. That is kind of a subjective We are being inundated and it will vironmentalists wouldn’t let them cut determination from the Border Patrol, eventually sink our country. I ask it down. We may have groups of 9 or 10 but they find it of great concern be- President Trump to do all he can. It is people coming across the border. Very cause they love their country, and they very obvious that Congress does not dangerous. see whom we are letting in our country get the degree of the crisis. We should The first thing that should be done and where the future Americans are have appropriated the money already, is, immediately, this Congress ought to going to come from. instead of what we did yesterday, as we appropriate more monies for the Bor- What can we do to stop 133,000 people spent more money on welfare pro- der Patrol. Right now, they have 2,000 from coming in this country every grams.
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2020 2020–2029
Current Aggregates: Budget Authority ...... 3,712,348 n.a. Outlays ...... 3,677,940 n.a. Revenues ...... 2,740,533 34,847,515 Revision for the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 2839): Budget Authority ...... 8,000 n.a. Outlays ...... 2,174 n.a. Revenues ...... – – – – – – Revision for the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 2968): Budget Authority ...... 68,079 n.a. Outlays ...... 38,227 n.a. Revenues ...... – – – – – – Revision for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 3052): Budget Authority ...... 2,250 n.a. Outlays ...... 2,250 n.a. Revenues ...... – – – – – – Revision for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 3055): Budget Authority ...... 7,500 n.a. Outlays ...... 5,400 n.a. Revenues ...... – – – – – – Revised Aggregates: Budget Authority ...... 3,798,177 n.a. Outlays ...... 3,725,991 n.a. Revenues ...... 2,740,533 34,847,515 n.a. = Not applicable because annual appropriations for fiscal years 2021 through 2029 will not be considered until future sessions of Congress. TABLE 2—REVISED ALLOCATION OF SPENDING AUTHORITY table and, under the rule, referred as 1169. A letter from the Director, Regula- TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS follows: tions Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- [In millions of dollars] S. 1328. An act to designate foreign persons cy’s final rule — Approval of Source Specific who improperly interfere in United States Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Jer- 2020 elections as inadmissible aliens, and for sey [EPA-R02-OAR-2018-0817; FRL-9994-39-Re- Current Discretionary Action: other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- gion 2] received May 28, 2019, pursuant to 5 BA ...... 1,297,781 diciary. OT ...... 1,362,423 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Revision for Overseas Contingency Operations (H.R. 2839): f 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- BA ...... 8,000 ergy and Commerce. OT ...... 2,174 1170. A letter from the Director, Regu- Revision for Overseas Contingency Operations (H.R. 2968): ADJOURNMENT BA ...... 68,079 latory Management Division, Environmental OT ...... 38,227 Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Revision for Wildfire Suppression (H.R. 3052): move that the House do now adjourn. cy’s final rule — Clofentezine; Pesticide Tol- BA ...... 2,250 OT ...... 2,250 The motion was agreed to; accord- erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0275; FRL-9993-48] Revision for 2020 Census (H.R. 3055): ingly (at 9 o’clock and 18 minutes received May 28, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. BA ...... 7,500 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 OT ...... 5,400 p.m.), under its previous order, the Revised Allocation: House adjourned until tomorrow, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and BA ...... 1,383,610 Commerce. OT ...... 1,410,474 Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 9 a.m. 1171. A letter from the Director, Regu- Current Law Mandatory: BA ...... 1,075,820 f latory Management Division, Environmental OT ...... 1,067,358 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation f ETC. of State Implementation Plan, Louisiana; SENATE BILL REFERRED Attainment Demonstration for the St. Ber- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive nard Parish 2010 SO2 Primary National Am- A bill of the Senate of the following communications were taken from the bient Air Quality Standard Nonattainment title was taken from the Speaker’s Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Area [EPA-R06-OAR-2017-0558; FRL-9988-27-
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A letter from the Management and latory Management Division, Environmental Fiscal Year 2019 Total Local Source, General Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Fund Revenue Estimate (Net of Dedicated Transportation, transmitting the Depart- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Taxes) in Support of the District’s Issuance ment’s final rule — IFR Altitudes; Miscella- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- of Income Tax Secured Revenue Bond Antici- neous Amendments [Docket No.: 31225; sylvania; Commercial Fuel Oil Sulfur Limits pation Notes, (Series 2019A), pursuant to Amdt. No.: 546] received June 3, 2019, pursu- for Combustion Units in Philadelphia County Public Law 93-198, Sec. 455(d); (87 Stat. 803); ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- [EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0722; FRL-9994-40-Region to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 3] received May 28, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1181. A letter from the Director, Court on Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Services and Offender Supervision Agency 1190. A letter from the Management and Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and for the District of Columbia, transmitting Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Commerce. the Agency’s FY 2018 No FEAR Act Report, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1173. A letter from the Director, Regu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E latory Management Division, Environmental 107-174, 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109- Airspace; Hawaiian Islands, HI [Docket No.: Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to the Com- FAA-2018-1074; Airspace Docket No.: 18-AWP- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation mittee on Oversight and Reform. 29] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received June 3, 2019 re- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Dela- 1182. A letter from the Deputy Assistant ceived June 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ware; Revision to the Regulatory Definition Secretary for Administration, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 of a Volatile Organic Compound [EPA-R03- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- OAR-2018-0626; FRL-9994-42-Region 3] re- ment’s Fiscal Year 2017 Inventory of Inher- tation and Infrastructure. ceived May 28, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ently Governmental Activities and of Com- 1191. A letter from the Management and 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 mercial Activities, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 501 Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and note; Public Law 105-270, Sec. 2(c)(1)(A); (112 Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Commerce. Stat. 2382); to the Committee on Oversight ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 1174. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Reform. tives; Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Pre- latory Management Division, Environmental 1183. A letter from the Acting Chair, Equal viously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A., Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Employment Opportunity Commission, AgustaWestland S.p.A) Helicopters [Docket cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Michi- transmitting the Commission’s semiannual No.: FAA-2018-0726; Product Identifier 2017- gan; Permit To Install Public Hearing Provi- report of the Inspector General for the period SW-097-AD; Amendment 39-19638; AD 2019-09- sions [EPA-R05-OAR-2007-1092; FRL-9994-64- October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, pursu- 04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 3, 2019, Region 5] received May 28, 2019, pursuant to ant to the Sec. 5(b) of the Inspector General pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Act of 1978; to the Committee on Oversight 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- and Reform. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ergy and Commerce. 1184. A letter from the Senior Vice Presi- ture. 1175. A letter from the Director, Regu- dent, Controller and Chief Accounting Offi- 1192. A letter from the Acting Commis- latory Management Division, Environmental cer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, sioner, Social Security Administration, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- transmitting the Federal Home Loan Bank transmitting the 2019 Annual Report of the cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Massa- of Boston 2018 management report and finan- Supplemental Security Income Program, chusetts; Nonattainment New Source Review cial statements, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1383f(a); Aug. 14, 1935, Program Revisions; Infrastructure Provi- 9106(a)(1); Public Law 97-258 (as amended by ch. 531, title XVIII, Sec. 1875 (as amended by sions for National Ambient Air Quality Public Law 101-576, Sec. 306(a)); (104 Stat. Public Law 104-193, Sec. 231); (110 Stat. 2197); Standards; Nonattainment New Source Re- 2854); to the Committee on Oversight and Re- to the Committee on Ways and Means. view Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone form. 1193. A letter from the Chief, Publications Standard [EPA-R01-OAR-2018-0829; FRL-9993- 1185. A letter from the Acting Adminis- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 84-Region 1] received May 28, 2019, pursuant trator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, transmitting the Administration’s semi- — Amount Determined Under Section 956 for Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on annual report from the Office of Inspector Corporate United States Shareholders [TD Energy and Commerce. General for the period October 1, 2018, 9859] (RIN: 1545-BO88) received May 28, 2019, 1176. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media through March 31, 2019, pursuant to Sec. 5 of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- the Inspector General Act; to the Committee 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- sion, transmitting the Commission’s final on Oversight and Reform. mittee on Ways and Means. rule — Amendment of Part 74 of the Commis- 1186. A letter from the Management and 1194. A letter from the Chief, Publications sion’s Rules Regarding FM Translator Inter- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ference [MB Docket No.: 18-119] received May Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only 28, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- rule — Current Refundings for Certain Tar- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to tives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate geted State, Local, and Indian Tribal Gov- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Previously Held by Bombardier Inc.; de ernment Bond Programs [Notice 2019-39] re- 1177. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- ceived May 28, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment of Commerce, transmitting a report 2019-0410; Product Identifier 2018-CE-059-AD; 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 certifying that the export of the listed items Amendment 39-19644; AD 2019-10-05] (RIN: Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and to the People’s Republic of China is not det- 2120-AA64) received June 3, 2019, pursuant to Means. rimental to the U.S. space launch industry, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 1195. A letter from the Chief, Publications pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2778 note; Public Law 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 105-261, Sec. 1512 (as amended by Public Law Transportation and Infrastructure. Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- 105-277, Sec. 146); (112 Stat. 2174); to the Com- 1187. A letter from the Management and ulations — Certified Professional Employer mittee on Foreign Affairs. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Organizations [TD 9860] (RIN: 1545-BN19) re- 1178. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ceived May 28, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 month periodic report on the national emer- tives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes [Docket Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and gency with respect to Belarus that was de- No.: FAA-2018-0790; Product Identifier 2018- Means. clared in Executive Order 13405 of June 16, NM-078-AD; Amendment 39-19629; AD 2019-08- 1196. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public 08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 3, 2019, ment of Energy, transmitting a report titled Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ‘‘Department of Energy Activities Relating U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Board, Fiscal Year 2018’’, pursuant to Sec. Affairs. ture. 316(b) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as 1179. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 1188. A letter from the Management and amended; jointly to the Committees on En- ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ergy and Commerce and Armed Services. month periodic report on the national emer- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1197. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- gency with respect to Nicaragua that was de- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ment of the Treasury, transmitting notifica- clared in Executive Order 13851 of November tives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes tion of the Secretary’s determination that, 27, 2018, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0350; Product Identi- by reason of the statutory debt limit, the Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 fier 2019-CE-025-AD; Amendment 39-19634; AD Secretary will be unable to fully invest the U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); 2019-08-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 3, portion of the Civil Service Retirement and
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Disability Fund (CSRDF) not immediately California, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. TLAIB, gency control of the police of the District of required to pay beneficiaries, pursuant to 5 Mr. CLAY, Mr. GREEN of Texas, and Columbia; to the Committee on Oversight U.S.C. 8348(l)(2); Public Law 89-554, Sec. Mr. HASTINGS): and Reform. 8348(l)(2) (as added by Public Law 99-509, Sec. H.R. 3082. A bill to require $20 notes to in- By Ms. SLOTKIN: 6002(c)); (100 Stat. 1933); jointly to the Com- clude a portrait of Harriet Tubman, and for H.R. 3093. A bill to establish acquisition mittees on Ways and Means and Oversight other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- pathways for software applications and soft- and Reform. cial Services. ware upgrades and software development and software acquisition training and manage- f By Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee: H.R. 3083. A bill to authorize the Asset and ment programs for the Department of De- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Infrastructure Review Commission of the De- fense, and for other purposes; to the Com- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS partment of Veterans Affairs to meet in mittee on Armed Services. By Mr. SOTO (for himself, Mrs. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of years other than 2022 and 2023; to the Com- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. DEMINGS, and Mrs. MURPHY): committees were delivered to the Clerk By Mr. BACON (for himself, Mr. CON- H.R. 3094. A bill to designate the National for printing and reference to the proper AWAY, and Mr. BANKS): Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange calendar, as follows: H.R. 3084. A bill to allow the Secretaries of Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32806, and for Mrs. LOWEY: Committee on Appropria- the military departments to provide limited other purposes; to the Committee on Natural tions. Further Revised Suballocation of support to service academy supporting foun- Resources. Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2020 dations; to the Committee on Armed Serv- By Mr. SWALWELL of California (for (Rept. 116–103). Referred to the Committee of ices. himself, Mr. MOULTON, Mrs. NAPOLI- the Whole House on the state of the Union. By Ms. BASS: TANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BRENDAN F. H.R. 3085. A bill to authorize activities to BOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Mr. KIL- f combat the Ebola outbreak in the Demo- MER): PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS cratic Republic of the Congo, and for other H.R. 3095. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- cation Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Under clause 2 of rule XII, public purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- fairs. Education to provide each borrower with an bills and resolutions of the following By Ms. BONAMICI (for herself, Mr. individualized repayment guide; to the Com- mittee on Education and Labor. titles were introduced and severally re- BUCSHON, Mrs. RODGERS of Wash- By Mr. SWALWELL of California (for ferred, as follows: ington, and Ms. SCHRIER): himself, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of By Mrs. MCBATH (for herself, Mr. H.R. 3086. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Pennsylvania, Ms. NORTON, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. cation Act of 1965 to provide students with GARAMENDI, Mr. WELCH, Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Ms. DEAN, Ms. disabilities and their families with access to DEGETTE, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. JACKSON LEE, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. critical information needed to select the CISNEROS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. CLARKE of New York, right college and succeed once enrolled; to RUSH, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. KUSTER of New Ms. ESHOO, Ms. MOORE, Mr. CISNEROS, the Committee on Education and Labor. Hampshire, Mr. SOTO, Mr. RYAN, Ms. Ms. SPEIER, Mr. CROW, Ms. LOFGREN, By Mr. BROWN of Maryland (for him- HAALAND, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. Ms. SHERRILL, Mrs. CAROLYN B. self and Mr. TURNER): JACKSON LEE, Ms. DELBENE, and Ms. MALONEY of New York, Mr. TRONE, H.R. 3087. A bill to make improvements to PINGREE): Mr. EVANS, Ms. BASS, Ms. ESCOBAR, the Mentor-Prote´ge´ Program of the Depart- ment of Defense, and for other purposes; to H.R. 3096. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. ROUDA, cation Act of 1965 to provide for a percentage Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Ms. MENG, the Committee on Armed Services. By Mr. DUFFY: of student loan forgiveness for public service Miss RICE of New York, Mr. DEUTCH, employment, and for other purposes; to the Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. H.R. 3088. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to adjust certain Committee on Education and Labor. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. ADAMS, Ms. By Mr. SWALWELL of California (for SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SOTO, Mr. KEN- resubmission thresholds for shareholder pro- posals; to the Committee on Financial Serv- himself, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. NEDY, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. SOTO, Mr. PETERS, and RUSH, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. ices. By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself and Mr. Ms. DEGETTE): PASCRELL, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. H.R. 3097. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- THOMPSON of Mississippi): MOULTON, and Ms. TLAIB): cation Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for H.R. 3089. A bill to provide grants to States H.R. 3076. A bill to authorize the issuance public service student loan forgiveness to to ensure that all students in the middle of extreme risk protection orders; to the certain contractor employees of national grades are taught an academically rigorous Committee on the Judiciary. laboratories; to the Committee on Education curriculum with effective supports so that By Ms. DELBENE (for herself, Mr. and Labor. students complete the middle grades pre- BEYER, Mr. MARCHANT, and Mrs. By Mr. SWALWELL of California (for pared for success in secondary school and WALORSKI): himself, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. postsecondary endeavors, to improve State H.R. 3077. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- PETERS, Mr. VARGAS, Mrs. NAPOLI- and local educational agency policies and enue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income TANO, Mr. PAYNE, Miss RICE of New programs relating to the academic achieve- housing credit, and for other purposes; to the York, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. ment of students in the middle grades, to de- Committee on Ways and Means. QUIGLEY, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, velop and implement effective middle grades By Mr. ROUDA (for himself and Mrs. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. JOHNSON of models for struggling students, and for other WALORSKI): Georgia, Ms. MOORE, Ms. MENG, Mrs. purposes; to the Committee on Education H.R. 3078. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. THOMPSON of and Labor. enue Code of 1986 to reduce the age for mak- Mississippi, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. COHEN, By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota: ing catch-up contributions to retirement ac- and Ms. KAPTUR): counts to take into account time out of the H.R. 3090. A bill to amend the Richard B. H.R. 3098. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- workforce to provide dependent care serv- Russell National School Lunch Act to in- enue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction ices; to the Committee on Ways and Means. clude ranching educational activities in the allowed for student loan interest; to the By Mr. WELCH (for himself and Mr. Farm to School Program; to the Committee Committee on Ways and Means. KINZINGER): on Education and Labor. By Mr. SWALWELL of California (for H.R. 3079. A bill to amend the National En- By Mr. LOEBSACK: himself, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. THOMPSON H.R. 3091. A bill to establish a National ergy Conservation Policy Act to encourage of Mississippi, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. RUSH, Flood Research and Education Center to pro- the increased use of performance contracting Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. COHEN): in Federal facilities, and for other purposes; vide research, data, and recommendations on H.R. 3099. A bill to provide for loan forgive- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. physical science, social science, economic ness for STEM teachers, and for other pur- By Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mr. analysis, policy analysis, risk analysis, mon- poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means, YOUNG): itoring, predicting, and planning as they re- and in addition to the Committee on Edu- H.R. 3080. A bill to amend the Public late to flooding and flood-related issues; to cation and Labor, for a period to be subse- Health Service Act to enhance the national the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- quently determined by the Speaker, in each strategy for combating and eliminating tu- nology, and in addition to the Committee on case for consideration of such provisions as berculosis, and for other purposes; to the Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Committee on Energy and Commerce. riod to be subsequently determined by the concerned. By Mr. ARMSTRONG: Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma H.R. 3081. A bill to authorize the Justice such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- (for herself, Mr. BABIN, Mr. COOPER, Reinvestment Initiative grant program, and tion of the committee concerned. and Mr. LAMBORN): for other purposes; to the Committee on the By Ms. NORTON: H.J. Res. 59. A joint resolution expressing Judiciary. H.R. 3092. A bill to amend the District of support for designation of July 20th as ‘‘Na- By Mrs. BEATTY (for herself, Ms. Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the au- tional Space Exploration Day’’ to commemo- VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. MENG, Ms. LEE of thority of the President to assume emer- rate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon
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By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota: of guns in the home; to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3090. Energy and Commerce. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. LOFGREN (for herself and Mr. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois): granted to Congress under Article I, Section H. Res. 420. A resolution permitting official 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. tion. photographs of the House of Representatives By Mr. WELCH: By Mr. LOEBSACK: to be taken while the House is in actual ses- H.R. 3079. H.R. 3091. Congress has the power to enact this legis- sion on a date designated by the Speaker; to Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: the Committee on House Administration. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United By Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. KIL- gress shall have Power To . . . make all States Constitution MER, and Mr. HUFFMAN): Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Ms. NORTON: H. Res. 421. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 3092. International Year of the Salmon in 2019 as carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- a framework of collaboration across the lation pursuant to the following: Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover stitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer clause 17 of section 8 of article I of the salmon stocks through research, partner- Constitution. ships, and public action; to the Committee thereof. By Mr. ENGEL: By Ms. SLOTKIN: on Oversight and Reform. H.R. 3093. By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3080. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- HUIZENGA, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. KELLY of Illi- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3—Commerce U.S. Constitution Article 1, Section 8: To nois): Clause make all Laws which shall be necessary and H. Res. 422. A resolution expressing support By Mr. ARMSTRONG: proper for carrying into Execution the fore- for the designation of the first Tuesday in H.R. 3081. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by June as ‘‘National Cancer Survivor Beauty Congress has the power to enact this legis- this Constitution in the Government of the and Support Day’’; to the Committee on lation pursuant to the following: United States, or in any Department or Offi- Oversight and Reform. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18—To make all cer thereof. By Mr. BRINDISI (for himself, Mr. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Mr. SOTO: DELGADO, and Ms. SCANLON): carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 3094. H. Res. 423. A resolution honoring the 200th ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- anniversary of the founding of Colgate Uni- stitution in the Government of the United lation pursuant to the following: versity; to the Committee on Education and States, or in any Department or Officer Article 1, Section 8, of the United States Labor. thereof. Constitution. By Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Mr. GRI- By Mrs. BEATTY: By Mr. SWALWELL of California: JALVA, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H.R. 3082. H.R. 3095. Mr. RUSH, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. CAR- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- SON of Indiana, Mr. PALLONE, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States OMAR): Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of Constitution. H. Res. 424. A resolution recognizing the the United States By Mr. SWALWELL of California: Muslim holy month of Ramadan, com- By Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee: H.R. 3096. mending a month of fasting and spiritual re- H.R. 3083. Congress has the power to enact this legis- newal, and extending best wishes to Muslims Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: in the United States and across the globe for lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. al-Fitr; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Constitution. By Mr. SWALWELL of California: By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, By Mr. BACON: H.R. 3097. Mr. ENGEL, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. H.R. 3084. Congress has the power to enact this legis- DEUTCH): Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 425. A resolution recognizing the lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Sections 8 and 9 of the United significance of National Caribbean American United States Constitution, Article I, Sec- States Constitution. Heritage Month; to the Committee on Over- tion 8: ‘‘Congress shall have the power to By Mr. SWALWELL of California: sight and Reform. .... make rules for the government and H.R. 3098. By Mr. SIRES (for himself and Mr. regulation of the land and naval forces;’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- YOHO): By Ms. BASS: lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 426. A resolution expressing the H.R. 3085. Article I, Section 8 of the United States sense of the House of Representatives that Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. the United States should continue to engage lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SWALWELL of California: with and support the people and govern- Article 1, Section 1 of the United States H.R. 3099. ments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Hon- Constitution, providing—‘‘All legislative Congress has the power to enact this legis- duras in order to improve security and pros- Powers herein granted shall be vested in a lation pursuant to the following: perity and address the root causes of migra- Congress of the United States, which shall Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the tion to the United States; to the Committee consist of a Senate and House of Representa- United States Constitution. on Foreign Affairs. tives.’’ By Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- By Ms. BONAMICI: f homa: H.R. 3086. H.J. Res. 59. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- STATEMENT lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Section 8 of Article I of the Constitution Article I, Section 8, clause 18 allows Con- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Mr. BROWN of Maryland: gress to make all laws ‘‘which shall be nec- the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 3087. essary and proper for carrying into execu- tives, the following statements are sub- Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion’’ any ‘‘other’’ powers vested by the Con- mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: stitution in the Government of the United granted to Congress in the Constitu- Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, States tion to enact the accompanying bill or Cl. 18) By Mr. DUFFY: f joint resolution. H.R. 3088. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS By Mrs. MCBATH: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3076. lation pursuant to the following: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, section 8, clause 1 (relating to were added to public bills and resolu- lation pursuant to the following: the general welfare of the United States); tions, as follows:
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H.R. 25: Mr. WALTZ. Ohio, Mr. HARDER of California, and Mr. SEN- H.R. 1903: Mr. BURCHETT and Ms. OMAR. H.R. 51: Mr. HOYER. SENBRENNER. H.R. 1923: Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 94: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 1274: Mrs. BEATTY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, HECK, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 141: Ms. FUDGE and Mr. VARGAS. Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. DESAULNIER, and Mrs. RADEWAGEN. H.R. 158: Ms. JACKSON LEE. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. H.R. 1941: Mr. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 162: Mr. QUIGLEY. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 1956: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 220: Mrs. WALORSKI. H.R. 1309: Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. YAR- H.R. 1959: Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. H.R. 233: Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and MUTH, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. CARBAJAL. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. LOUDERMILK, and Mr. CAR- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 1327: Mr. ROUZER and Mr. KEATING. TER of Texas. H.R. 326: Ms. LOFGREN and Ms. OMAR. H.R. 1346: Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 1968: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 359: Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 1373: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. CARBAJAL, Mr. CRIST, Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- H.R. 362: Mr. VAN DREW. DAVIS of California, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, fornia, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. H.R. 366: Mr. SIRES. Ms. NORTON, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. BONAMICI, and Mr. LAMB. H.R. 397: Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. HARDER of Cali- LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. WILD, Mr. H.R. 1970: Mr. TIPTON. fornia, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. TRONE, LUJA´ N, Mr. HECK, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. MORELLE, H.R. 1975: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- Ms. SHALALA, and Mrs. HAYES. Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. homa. H.R. 467: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. BUR- H.R. 1380: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 2015: Mrs. AXNE. GESS, and Mr. BRINDISI. H.R. 1384: Mr. YARMUTH and Mr. LUJA´ N. H.R. 2044: Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 500: Ms. JAYAPAL and Mr. BROOKS of H.R. 1398: Mr. REED, Mr. POSEY, Mr. MEAD- H.R. 2053: Ms. SPEIER. Alabama. OWS, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. GREEN H.R. 2062: Mr. GOODEN and Ms. KENDRA S. H.R. 510: Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. RODGERS of of Tennessee, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. HORN of Oklahoma. Washington, Mr. HILL of Arkansas, and Mr. WOMACK, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. H.R. 2075: Ms. BASS, Ms. HILL of California, CLEAVER. VAN DREW, Mr. GOODEN, Mr. CUELLAR, and Ms. STEVENS, and Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 532: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. TED LIEU Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 2086: Mr. MOOLENAAR. of California. H.R. 1400: Mr. RYAN. H.R. 2088: Mr. VAN DREW and Mrs. FLETCH- H.R. 550: Ms. STEVENS, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. H.R. 1434: Mr. WILLIAMS. ER. HASTINGS, Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. H.R. 1450: Mr. CORREA, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. H.R. 2091: Ms. WILD, Mr. BROWN of Mary- MCCLINTOCK, and Mrs. TORRES of California. LUJA´ N, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. CARBAJAL. land, Mr. PAPPAS, Ms. SCANLON, and Mr. H.R. 553: Mr. LUCAS, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. H.R. 1479: Mr. BRINDISI. SIRES. KINZINGER, and Mr. KEATING. H.R. 1507: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. H.R. 2093: Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. LOFGREN, Miss ´ ´ H.R. 555: Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. COSTA, Mr. DESAULNIER. GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Rico, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, H.R. 1545: Mr. COLE. DEUTCH, and Mr. RASKIN. Mr. CASE, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. H.R. 1557: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 2108: Mr. TIPTON. GIANFORTE, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, and H.R. 1579: Mrs. BUSTOS and Mr. BYRNE. H.R. 2144: Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee Ms. HILL of California. H.R. 1588: Mr. RASKIN. and Mr. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 636: Mr. KIND. H.R. 1595: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mr. H.R. 2148: Mr. SOTO, Ms. DEAN, and Ms. PIN- H.R. 647: Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. HORSFORD, SCHIFF, Ms. SHALALA, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- GREE. H.R. 2149: Mr. KIND, Mr. GONZALEZ of Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. MORELLE, fornia, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. ESCOBAR, Texas, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. LAMALFA, and Mr. DANNY Ms. ADAMS, Ms. FRANKEL, and Mr. CASTEN of Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. RESCHENTHALER. K. DAVIS of Illinois. Illinois. H.R. 2151: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 649: Mr. TIMMONS and Mr. HILL of Ar- H.R. 1597: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. THOMPSON H.R. 2153: Mr. STAUBER and Ms. LEE of kansas. of Pennsylvania. California. H.R. 650: Ms. WEXTON. H.R. 1618: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 1629: Mr. KIND, Mr. COMER, and Mr. H.R. 2161: Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 662: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. ALAZZO H.R. 2164: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 663: Mr. PETERSON. P . H.R. 1641: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 2178: Ms. MOORE and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 677: Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 1643: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2181: Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 724: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas and Mr. H.R. 1692: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois and Ms. H.R. 2200: Mr. KILMER and Mrs. LEE of Ne- GOLDEN. SCANLON. vada. H.R. 748: Mr. GREEN of Tennessee and Mr. H.R. 1695: Mr. MORELLE and Mr. H.R. 2201: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. WALTZ. MOOLENAAR. H.R. 2204: Mr. SPANO. H.R. 779: Mr. ARMSTRONG and Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 1709: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 2208: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 806: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 1732: Mr. ALLEN, Mr. WEBER of Texas, H.R. 2213: Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 832: Mr. STAUBER. and Mr. MEUSER. H.R. 2216: Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 846: Mr. PAPPAS and Mr. SPANO. H.R. 1753: Mr. PERRY. H.R. 2218: Mr. PERRY and Mrs. BROOKS of H.R. 864: Mr. SHERMAN and Mr. H.R. 1764: Mr. SCHIFF. Indiana. WESTERMAN. H.R. 1773: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, H.R. 2235: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Ms. LEE of H.R. 873: Mr. COX of California and Ms. Mr. PETERS, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. California. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 1784: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 2256: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. H.R. 884: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 1786: Mr. WESTERMAN and Mr. VEASEY, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. CARTWRIGHT. UETKEMEYER H.R. 897: Mr. L . CARBAJAL. H.R. 2327: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 929: Ms. ADAMS, Mr. BERGMAN, Mrs. H.R. 1814: Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. BRINDISI, Mr. H.R. 2328: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. YAR- BUSTOS, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. CLARK of Massa- SCHRADER, and Mr. WELCH. MUTH, Mr. VELA, Mr. HECK, and Mr. chusetts, Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma, H.R. 1832: Ms. WILD. LAMALFA. Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. ROY, Mr. H.R. 1835: Mr. MARSHALL. H.R. 2354: Mr. POCAN and Ms. OMAR. ROSE of New York, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. LATTA, H.R. 1837: Mr. EMMER, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. PAL- H.R. 2368: Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. AGUILAR, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. LONE, and Mr. CHABOT. H.R. 2370: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. FORTENBERRY, and Mr. H.R. 1840: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. WATKINS. H.R. 2377: Mr. RASKIN and Mr. WELCH. GIANFORTE. H.R. 1850: Mr. HILL of Arkansas, Ms. MENG, H.R. 2386: Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 943: Ms. SLOTKIN and Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. WRIGHT, and Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 2411: Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. JACKSON LEE, H.R. 1011: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1854: Mr. BUCK and Mr. LAHOOD. and Mr. CUELLAR. H.R. 1024: Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 1857: Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 2426: Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. DESJARLAIS, H.R. 1030: Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 1858: Mr. SPANO. Mr. ROUDA, Mr. STANTON, Mr. BACON, Mr. H.R. 1043: Mr. ROUDA, Mr. HILL of Arkan- H.R. 1865: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. GONZALEZ CICILLINE, Mr. SOTO, and Ms. SCANLON. sas, and Mr. LONG. of Ohio, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. H.R. 2428: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Ms. BLUNT H.R. 1044: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. SCHIFF, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Ms. STE- ROCHESTER. H.R. 1049: Ms. FINKENAUER and Mr. VENS, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Ms. DEAN, Mr. FOR- H.R. 2435: Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mrs. LEE DESAULNIER. TENBERRY, Mr. LAMB, Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL, of Nevada, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 1058: Mrs. CRAIG and Mr. HURD of and Mr. HUIZENGA. H.R. 2441: Ms. SCANLON. Texas. H.R. 1871: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 2453: Mr. WESTERMAN. H.R. 1109: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. CLAY, Mr. H.R. 1873: Mr. KINZINGER, Ms. JUDY CHU of H.R. 2458: Mr. HUFFMAN. YARMUTH, and Ms. HOULAHAN. California, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. VAN DREW, H.R. 2468: Ms. MOORE and Ms. PRESSLEY. H.R. 1118: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, H.R. 2474: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. WELCH, Mr. Mr. ROUDA, and Mr. GOLDEN. Mr. RESCHENTHALER, and Ms. BLUNT ROCH- RUPPERSBERGER, and Ms. KELLY of Illinois. H.R. 1139: Mr. STAUBER. ESTER. H.R. 2478: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 1153: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 1882: Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 2482: Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. HECK, and H.R. 1182: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 1896: Mr. WATKINS and Mr. CUELLAR. Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. H.R. 1225: Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. H.R. 1897: Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 2483: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- BUCSHON, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. JOHNSON of California, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. DEFAZIO. homa.
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H.R. 2489: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK and Mrs. H.R. 2790: Mr. HOLDING and Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 3056: Mr. GUEST, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. TORRES of California. H.R. 2796: Mr. BACON and Mr. COLE. BRADY, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 2493: Mr. COLE. H.R. 2802: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS MCCAUL, and Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 2508: Mr. KIND and Miss RICE of New of Illinois, and Mr. HECK. H.R. 3065: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. York. H.R. 2803: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H.J. Res. 2: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 2513: Mr. CLEAVER. sylvania. H.J. Res. 22: Mr. WALBERG. H.R. 2517: Mr. BRINDISI and Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 2812: Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. HILL of Cali- H. Con. Res. 20: Mr. THORNBERRY and Mr. H.R. 2577: Ms. SLOTKIN and Mrs. LURIA. fornia, and Mr. HIGGINS of New York. GONZALEZ of Ohio. H.R. 2584: Mr. BERA. H.R. 2818: Mr. GALLEGO. H. Con. Res. 25: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 2585: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and H.R. 2825: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. H. Con. Res. 41: Mr. YOHO. Mr. FOSTER. CICILLINE, and Mr. RIGGLEMAN. H. Res. 60: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 2592: Mr. KING of New York and Mr. H.R. 2829: Ms. TLAIB, Mrs. WATSON COLE- H. Res. 88: Mr. KIND. CUMMINGS. MAN, and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 2593: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. H.R. 2831: Mr. BRINDISI. H. Res. 114: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2617: Mr. BYRNE and Ms. KENDRA S. H.R. 2843: Mr. SWALWELL of California and H. Res. 134: Mr. TONKO. HORN of Oklahoma. Mr. MOULTON. H. Res. 138: Mr. SWALWELL of California H.R. 2618: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 2847: Ms. SLOTKIN. and Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. H.R. 2629: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- H.R. 2850: Mr. COHEN and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H. Res. 152: Mr. RASKIN. homa. H.R. 2858: Mr. GRIJALVA. H. Res. 179: Ms. TLAIB. H.R. 2632: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. NOR- H.R. 2862: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H. Res. 246: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. LAWSON of TON, Ms. OMAR, Mr. DESAULNIER, and Mr. New York. Florida, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. ESTES, Mr. DUFFY, GRIJALVA. H.R. 2863: Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. CASTOR of Flor- and Ms. ADAMS. H.R. 2633: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, ida, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. DEAN, EE Mr. TRONE, and Mr. VAN DREW. H. Res. 255: Mrs. L of Nevada. Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 2646: Ms. MOORE and Mr. COHEN. H. Res. 257: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi H.R. 2874: Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 2665: Mr. VAN DREW. and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 2878: Mr. BIGGS. H.R. 2681: Ms. WILD, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Ms. H. Res. 278: Mr. LUJA´ N. H.R. 2897: Ms. BASS, Mr. NEAL, and Ms. ESCOBAR, and Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H. Res. 291: Mr. BROWN of Maryland. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 2698: Mr. PHILLIPS and Mr. OLSON. H. Res. 310: Mr. HILL of Arkansas. H.R. 2912: Mrs. LURIA and Mr. WATKINS. H.R. 2729: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H. Res. 326: Ms. SHALALA, Mr. VISCLOSKY, H.R. 2931: Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. H.R. 2733: Mr. DEFAZIO. Ms. ADAMS, Ms. FINKENAUER, Mr. EVANS, Ms. HIGGINS of New York, Ms. MOORE, Ms. H.R. 2747: Mr. BLUMENAUER. SCANLON, and Mr. LUJA´ N. HAALAND, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. SHERMAN, H.R. 2748: Mr. DESAULNIER. H. Res. 365: Mr. CRIST. H.R. 2755: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. and Mr. SWALWELL of California. H. Res. 374: Mr. LATTA and Mr. GREEN of H.R. 2764: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 2957: Mr. HURD of Texas. Tennessee. H.R. 2770: Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. H.R. 2975: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. H. Res. 379: Mr. CA´ RDENAS and Mr. RASKIN. SIRES, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. JUDY CHU of H.R. 2977: Mr. RASKIN and Mr. EVANS. H. Res. 388: Ms. OMAR, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. California, Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Mr. H.R. 2982: Mr. SIRES. LEWIS, and Ms. PRESSLEY. STIVERS. H.R. 3000: Mr. WEBER of Texas. H.R. 2771: Mr. BYRNE, Mr. MOONEY of West H.R. 3001: Mr. SMITH of Washington and H. Res. 393: Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. WEBER of Virginia, and Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Texas, and Mr. STEWART. H.R. 2772: Mr. SPANO and Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 3010: Mr. KIM and Mr. ROSE of New H. Res. 395: Mr. FITZPATRICK and Mr. KIL- H.R. 2782: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. York. DEE. H.R. 2786: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 3018: Ms. HAALAND, Mr. TED LIEU of H. Res. 398: Mr. ALLEN and Mr. RATCLIFFE. H.R. 2788: Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. WATKINS, California, and Ms. GARCIA of Texas. H. Res. 413: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. and Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 3024: Mr. MCGOVERN. KIND, Mr. MEADOWS, and Mrs. AXNE.
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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019 No. 93 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was EXECUTIVE SESSION Medicare for All is a catchy slogan. called to order by the President pro When you hear it on the campaign tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). trail, remember it really boils down to The PRESIDENT pro tempore. To- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR government-run healthcare. day’s opening prayer will be offered by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under I yield the floor. the Reverend Pat Conroy, S.J., Chap- the previous order, the Senate will pro- I suggest the absence of a quorum. lain of the House of Representatives. ceed to executive session to resume The PRESIDING OFFICER. The consideration of the following nomina- clerk will call the roll. f tion, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk PRAYER The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. read the nomination of Andrew M. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The guest Chaplain offered the fol- Saul, of New York, to be Commissioner I ask unanimous consent that the order lowing prayer: of Social Security for the term expir- for the quorum call be rescinded. Let us pray. ing January 19, 2025. (Reappointment) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Divine Potter, take the misshapen The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. clay that we are and fashion us into President pro tempore. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER vessels of Your honor. Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Open the hearts of our Senators to ask unanimous consent to speak as in jority leader is recognized. the fullness of life, forgiveness of sins, morning business for 1 minute. NOMINATIONS and the hope of eternity with You. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. Before the Senate Remind our lawmakers of Your wis- objection, it is so ordered. adjourned for Memorial Day, I laid out dom in Luke 12:48, which states: ‘‘From HEALTHCARE seven more nominations for our consid- everyone who has been given much, Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I eration when we returned—four to fill much will be demanded, and from the would like to take a minute to explain important vacancies in the administra- one who has been entrusted with much, why Medicare for All is a prescription tion and three to the Federal bench. So much more will be added.’’ for Medicare for None. Some folks are this week, the Senate will continue our Lord, may our legislators realize how pitching this wild, misguided idea that work to confirm more well-qualified much they have been given and strive one-size-fits-all government insurance nominees and finally let the American to use their gifts for Your glory. is a cure-all for what ails the patients people’s President have more of his We pray in Your most merciful and the people of the United States of team on the job. Name. Amen. America. This conversation needs a Yesterday we began by voting to ad- vance the nomination of Andrew Saul, f strong dose of reality medicine. Let’s look at what is really being of New York, to be Commissioner of PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE proposed—Medicare for None. Here is Social Security. Mr. Saul is a graduate The President pro tempore led the what it would do. It would dump 181 of the Wharton School at the Univer- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: million Americans off their private sity of Pennsylvania and has spent dec- health insurance plans, double your in- ades building a successful career in I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the come taxes, and put patients with pre- business and in public administration. United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, existing conditions and chronic dis- In addition to his experience in finan- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. eases on long waiting lists for medical cial management, Mr. Saul has pre- care. It would unravel the current viously served as vice chairman of the f health safety net for seniors and people New York Metropolitan Transportation RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME with disabilities, make the government Authority and as Chairman of the Fed- the gatekeeper between Americans and eral Retirement Thrift Investment The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. their doctors, and, finally, put every Board, where he oversaw programs re- FISCHER). Under the previous order, the single American who works for private lied upon by literally millions of Amer- leadership time is reserved. health insurance out of business and icans. f out of a job. It is no surprise that our colleagues The politics behind the proposal is on the Finance Committee voted CONCLUSION OF MORNING simple: free healthcare. Let me remind unanimously to favorably report Mr. BUSINESS my fellow Americans that if it sounds Saul’s nomination to the full Senate. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning too good to be true, it is too good to be hope Members will reach the same con- business is closed. true. clusion and support his confirmation.
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Anthony Tarbert, of Maryland, to be Chairman ible uphill battle that the broader amendment have won a great victory of the Commodity Futures Trading women’s rights and suffrage movement and are justly entitled to all the praise Commission; Susan Combs, of Texas, to waged in American politics and in cul- and honor which comes with the win- be Assistant Secretary of the Interior; ture. There were the pioneering think- ning of a battle which has been fought and three nominees to preside in a dis- ers of the Seneca Falls Convention, for so long a time . . . the right of suf- trict court and the Court of Federal such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and frage [for] those noble, patriotic, and Claims. Lucretia Mott, and their famous Dec- splendid women of our country who In each case, the President has put laration of Sentiments. There was the have so long fought for this right and forward impressive and uncontroversial incredible, history-changing intellec- who so richly deserve [it].’’ individuals who, I might add, in a pre- tual and strategic partnership between Today we reflect on our gratitude for vious era, would have been candidates Stanton and Susan B. Anthony and the that work, and we rejoice in that vic- for a voice vote. They are thoroughly prolific writing, coalition-building, and tory. qualified for public service. Their grassroots activism it produced. I suggest the absence of a quorum. nominations should not have been de- There were devoted organizers, such The PRESIDING OFFICER. The layed even this long. as Carrie Chapman Catt, Ida B. Wells, clerk will call the roll. In the case of Mr. Schenker, for ex- and Mary Church Terrell, and so many The senior assistant legislative clerk ample, our colleagues have forced the more—both the dynamic leaders whom proceeded to call the roll. top Middle East job at the State De- history remembers and the millions Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I partment to remain open for 1 year. more women and men who lent their ask unanimous consent that the order This is the top job at the State Depart- support to the cause and who made for the quorum call be rescinded. ment for the Middle East, and they quiet contributions of their own. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without have kept it open for 1 year—a year Some of them lived to see the fruits objection, it is so ordered. that brought no shortage of crises in of their work become part of our Con- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER that region. stitution, and many did not, but the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The So I am glad we are continuing to get progress we celebrate would not have Democratic leader is recognized. things back on track. I hope our col- been possible—it would have been lit- BORDER SECURITY leagues will join me in voting to put erally unimaginable—without them. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, each of these public servants to work So this milestone brought one chap- too much of our conversation about for the American people. ter of hard work to an end, but it really migrants seeking to enter at the south- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT started a new chapter in our history as ern border has to do with what happens Madam President, on another mat- American women became more and when they get here. Not enough of our ter, today, June 4, 2019, marks a his- more integrated into our democracy. It conversation concerns how we deal toric anniversary for the U.S. Senate. was just 6 years after the 19th Amend- with the problems in the countries It was 100 years ago today that this ment was ratified that my own State of from which the migrants are coming. body passed the 19th Amendment to Kentucky elected our first female Many of these migrants are fleeing vi- the Constitution and sent it on to the Member of Congress, Katherine Lang- cious gang violence, corruption, domes- States for ratification. It was 100 years ley, to the House of Representatives. tic abuse, drug cartels, and economic ago today that this institution finally I could not be more glad that the hardships that are so severe that they recognized that American women de- Senate will spend today commemo- would risk a journey of 1,000 miles on served the right to vote just the same rating this historic milestone. This foot rather than to stay where they as men. afternoon, I know a number of our col- are. Of course, this victory for equality leagues plan to come to the floor to de- We simply have to do more to help and fairness had been a long time in scribe the history and significance of the countries from which these folks the making. The very same text that this day in much more depth. Later, we are coming to fix the problems that are would become the 19th Amendment was will vote on a resolution to officially causing their people to flee. That is first introduced in the Senate more mark the centennial of our prede- getting at the root causes here, not at than 40 years before, back in 1878. It cessors’ historic vote. just putting on a bandaid after they was 40 years between the first intro- Several more Senators have been get to the border, and that may be the duction and the final passage. It was working on additional legislation to most effective way to deal with the introduced by Senator Aaron Sargent help our Nation mark the whole year of overall issue. Unfortunately and as of California, who, with his wife, was a commemoration that begins this spring usual, the Trump administration has close friend of Susan B. Anthony’s. and will continue through the anniver- done the opposite. Its policies are exac- When it finally received a vote nearly a sary of final ratification. erbating the vicious conditions in these decade later, there were twice as many I want to thank a number of our col- Central American countries. votes against it as for it. By 1914, there leagues who helped lead the prepara- President Trump has cut $450 million had been progress. When it received an- tion for this. In particular, thanks to in security assistance to Central Amer- other vote that year, it failed by only Senator COLLINS for her leadership in ican countries and has provided no in- 11 votes. By February 1919, there was coordinating today and focusing the formation about why the cuts have more progress, losing by just one vote. Senate’s attention on this milestone. taken place and where the money will The old justifications were eroding. Thanks to Senator MURKOWSKI, the go. As usual, it seems it is sort of on a Our Nation’s true principles and clear lead sponsor for the resolution we will whim. He gets this idea in his head and logic were chipping away at this old be voting on this afternoon. Thanks to spews it out without checking it and mistake. our colleagues Senators BLACKBURN, without explaining it even when it has Then, precisely one century ago FEINSTEIN, ERNST, and others for their the consequence he doesn’t want, today, the right thing to do became un- hard work. which is more people coming to our deniable. Women’s suffrage cleared the I would also like to thank the mem- southern border. Senate floor. The rollcall vote was 56 bers of the Women’s Suffrage Centen- Now what the President has proposed to 25—2 more than two-thirds. News- nial Commission, led by Chairwoman are tariffs on Mexico that would be paper accounts tell us that several Kay Coles James and former Senator massively destabilizing to our economy minutes of sustained applause and Barbara Mikulski, the Vice Chair, and and theirs—a policy that will only lead cheers filled the Gallery. Then the 39 their staff, including executive director to more migration. These whimsical words that would become the 19th Rebecca Kleefisch and Anna Laymon. and erratic proposals by the President Amendment were on their way to the Madam President, 100 years ago that seem to pop into his head and States, on their way to concluding a 42- today, American women’s right to vote with which he goes forward without
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Amendment by the U.S. Senate—a crit- can we sit by idly with our arms folded The Democrats have proposed legisla- ical step in the long march for equality complacently while foreign countries tion that would do just that—stem the that began at the very founding of our try to interfere with our democracy— tide of migrants and help to reduce the country, when Abigail Adams impor- our beautiful, wonderful democracy? backlog of cases. How? tuned her husband to ‘‘remember the We have bipartisan legislation ready First, allow asylum seekers to apply ladies’’ when drafting the Constitution, right now to harden our election infra- for asylum in their home countries. If a reminder that fell on deaf ears. It was structure and to hold foreign powers the people under all of this gang vio- a march that gathered numbers and accountable for trying to meddle in our lence and viciousness and economic force at Seneca Falls, under the leader- elections, but so far, much to our dis- hardship would be able to apply for ship of brave New Yorkers like Eliza- may—much to the Nation’s dismay— asylum in Honduras or in Guatemala beth Cady Stanton, and found expres- Leader MCCONNELL has not indicated or in El Salvador instead of having to sion in the abolitionist movement. any openness to have this body con- take a dangerous and often expensive While that march for equality under sider it. 1,000-mile trek, they would do it. Why the law achieved a great and long-over- As frustrating as that is, we have don’t we do that? Let’s increase the due victory 100 years ago, it is still not made progress on my request for an all- number of immigration judges so there over. We have a lot to do. Wearing the Senators briefing on the threats of could be adjudication rather quickly, yellow rose is wonderful, but it is not election meddling. We should hear and let’s build the capacity of Central enough. from our leaders of the FBI and Home- American countries to crack down on When women in the workplace do 100 land Security about the upcoming threats. Director Wray has already said the violent gangs and vicious drug car- percent of the work but only earn 80 something publicly about this. tels. percent of the pay as a man in the Now, the good news here is that I Our bill would provide $1.5 billion in same position, the march is not over. spoke to the Republican leader, Leader security assistance to these countries, When good legislation like the House-passed Violence Against Women MCCONNELL, and he has agreed to hold which is far more than the Trump ad- Act to provide justice to survivors of such an all-Senators briefing. We ministration has cut, but it is still domestic violence and stalking lan- haven’t gotten a date yet. I urge him nonsensical to have cut this money. guishes in this Chamber in a legislative to hold it as soon as possible, and cer- This administration gets in its own graveyard because the NRA is opposed tainly it should take place during this way almost every day, but the solu- to it, that march is not over. work period. This briefing should only tions we proposed are the types we When the States are passing laws be the beginning—the beginning only— should debate. making it harder for minorities to of a larger conversation about the So we are going to push forward with vote, when State parties gerrymander steps we must take to secure our elec- these proposals. Democrats will seek to districts to limit minority representa- tions. add these policies to any package of tion, and when the Supreme Court pre- Ladies and gentlemen, Democrats border legislation that comes here be- tends that discrimination no longer ex- and Republicans, Americans, this is fore the Senate. If no legislation deal- ists in this country and guts the Vot- not optional. There aren’t two sides to ing with the border comes up, Demo- ing Rights Act, the march to equality this issue. Our democracy was at- crats will seek to add security assist- and universal suffrage is not over. tacked, and we—both Democrats and ance for Central American countries to Without universal suffrage, democ- Republicans—must take steps to pre- an appropriations bill and push for lan- racy is incomplete. That was the lesson vent an attack in the future. guage that requires the administration of the women who organized, protested, I yield the floor. to use it. This is so important that we and compelled their government to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- will push hard in whatever vehicle we pass the 19th Amendment by the slim- jority whip. can find to move this proposal. mest of margins. So let us not consider 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT Again, all of these policies would June 4 a day to look back with compla- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, be- have a far greater impact, with far less cency and remark on our historical fore I begin, I would like to take just a disruption, than slapping tariffs on one progress, but rather as a day to look second to mention the resolution the of our Nation’s largest trading part- forward and recognize what we still Senate will be passing this week cele- ners. must achieve. brating the 100th anniversary of the Now, frankly, I don’t believe Presi- There is no shortage of good work we passage and ratification of the 19th dent Trump will actually go through could take up here in the Senate—pay- Amendment. with the tariffs. When he doesn’t, we check fairness, Violence Against This was a landmark moment in the should be ready to proceed to these Women Act, the Equality Act, voting history of freedom in our country—a commonsense policies instead. rights, election reform—to make sure major step forward in realizing Amer- President Trump has a habit of talk- all Americans can enjoy the full bless- ica’s promise of liberty. It is an impor- ing tough and then retreating because ings of liberty. These pieces of legisla- tant moment to celebrate, and I look his tough talk can’t be implemented or tion have passed the House and ended forward to voting for this resolution doesn’t make sense. President Trump up in the legislative graveyard of the this week and honoring all the women has a habit of proposing asinine and Senate. I can think of no better way to whose courage resulted in the 19th dangerous policies before backing off, honor the legacy of the suffragists than Amendment’s passage. and President Trump has a habit of to continue their work on breaking STREAMLINE ACT pretending that the very act of not fol- down barriers and strengthening our Madam President, just a few years lowing through on a misguided policy democracy. ago, a lot of our current technology is somehow a victory. I wouldn’t be ELECTION SECURITY would have been unthinkable—watch- surprised at all if President Trump Madam President, finally, on elec- ing a football game on your phone, didn’t follow through on these tariffs tion security, today’s anniversary using an app to see who is ringing the either. should also be a reminder of how pre- doorbell at your house while you are We Democrats have proposed a much cious our elections are and how we across town at work, ordering groceries better solution to the problems the must guarantee that they continue to using your computer, or, with voice-ac- President is talking about, and when be fair and to be free. tivated technologies like Alexa, put- the President backs off on tariffs, as I Last week, Mr. Mueller reminded us ting groceries in your online cart with- believe he will, this is a solution ready once again that Russia conducted a out even having to click a button.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:17 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04JN6.003 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S3174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 4, 2019 But while the technological advances the role of State and local governments ployment of 5G technology, and I hope of the last couple of decades have been in making deployment decisions. Im- the Senate will take up my bill in the tremendous, there is a lot more to portantly, it will make it more afford- near future. come. The 5G mobile broadband tech- able to bring 5G to rural areas by ad- Americans have always been nology will deliver speeds that are 100 dressing the costs of small cell deploy- innovators and pioneers. We have been times faster than what today’s tech- ment. on the cutting edge of more than one nology can deliver. It will be vastly Too often, rural areas, like those in technological revolution, and we can more responsive than 4G technology, my home State of South Dakota, have lead the world again in 5G. I look for- and it will be able to connect 100 times lagged behind when it comes to getting ward to continuing to work to ensure the number of devices that can be con- the most modern broadband tech- that U.S. companies have the frame- nected with 4G. nology. It is important that we remove work they need to carry America into It is hard to imagine. After all, our barriers to deployment in rural areas the 5G future. devices today are pretty fast and re- so that rural communities can have the I yield the floor. sponsive as it is, but 5G will be much, same access to the benefits of 5G. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. much faster. That means near-instant In addition to fostering tremendous SCOTT of Florida). The Senator from responsiveness from your phone and technological breakthroughs in every- Utah. computer, but it means a lot more than thing from agriculture to energy, 5G MAIDEN SPEECH that. has the potential to add $500 billion to Mr. ROMNEY. Mr. President, I have So 5G will enable massive break- the economy and to create millions of been a Member of this body for several throughs in healthcare, transportation, new jobs. But in order to achieve those months now, and I would like to offer agriculture, and other key industries, economic benefits, we need to stay at a few observations about the experi- and 5G will pave the way for auto- the head of the 5G revolution. ence. mated vehicles, which have the poten- The United States lagged behind I had been told that I might not like tial to dramatically reduce traffic inju- other countries in deploying 2G and 3G it here. Having previously been a Gov- ries and fatalities. It will facilitate technology, which had real economic ernor, some friends thought I might surgical innovation and new ways to consequences. Europe, for example, find the pace a little too slow and deci- treat chronic illnesses and to heal inju- took the lead in 2G and cornered most sion making too diffuse and cum- ries. of the market in sales of networking bersome, but that has not been the It will allow precision agriculture to equipment and telecom hardware. As case. take off, empowering America’s farm- 4G emerged, however, the United My committee assignments are inter- ers and ranchers to make better deci- States’ wireless industry stepped for- esting and the work is important, and sions about field management and sub- ward, investing billions in 4G deploy- while few bills actually become law, stantially increase their crop yields. ment. The government also took steps the fact that both political parties The U.S. Department of Agriculture es- to support the wireless industry, free- must reach consensus for a bill to pass timates that precision agriculture will ing up spectrum and making it easier reinforces the ties that bind our Repub- reduce farmers’ operational costs by up to deploy the necessary infrastructure. lic. to $25 per acre and increase farmers’ That is what we need to do again Given the public passion of our poli- yields by up to 70 percent by the year today. If we want to stay at the head of tics these days, I had also presumed 2050. the race to 5G, the government needs that the atmosphere here would vary The technology for 5G is already to make sure that wireless companies between prickly and hostile, but the here, but it requires more than simply have access to the necessary spectrum truth is that Senators on both sides of having the technology to make 5G a re- and the ability to efficiently deploy the aisle are remarkably friendly and ality. In order to deploy 5G, wireless small cell infrastructure. collegial once the cameras are off. providers need access to sufficient While we pursue licensed spectrum I have now met privately with 68 of spectrum, and they need to be able to for 5G, we must also be mindful of the my fellow Senators. Like them, I came deploy the infrastructure needed to critical role that unlicensed spectrum here in part because I believe my life support the technology in a reasonable plays in the development of 5G and experience could help us confront our and timely manner. throughout the communications land- national challenges. I also believe that Last year, the President signed the scape. Wi-Fi operating on unlicensed the values and policies practiced in bipartisan MOBILE NOW Act. It was spectrum is responsible for a tremen- Utah can inform national debates. Our legislation that I had introduced to dous and growing amount of the data State has the fastest job growth in the help secure adequate spectrum for 5G transmitted in our homes and offices country. It balances its budget every technology. and will play an increasing role in the year. It has the country’s most highly Yesterday, along with Senator future. educated workforce. SCHATZ, I reintroduced the STREAM- Identifying spectrum resources, not It is a great privilege to represent LINE Small Cell Deployment Act to just for the next few years, but for the the people of Utah in the Senate. I am address the other part of the 5G equa- next 10 years and beyond is essential if humbled by the history that has been tion, and that is infrastructure. The 5G we are to retain American leadership. made here, by the character of the pa- technology will require not just tradi- My MOBILE NOW Act was an impor- triots whose sculptures adorn our tional cell phone towers but small an- tant step forward in increasing access halls, and, of course, by the great sac- tennas called small cells that can often to both licensed and unlicensed spec- rifice made to construct the Capitol of be attached to existing infrastructure trum, but there is more work to be the greatest Nation on Earth. To serve like utility poles or buildings. done. While we have made good here is to be reminded daily of the his- Everybody has seen the cell phone progress on securing low- and high- tory and greatness of this blessed coun- towers rising a couple hundred feet band spectrum, China and South Korea try. into the air. This is going to be a dif- are far ahead of us in opening up mid- The American character has been dis- ferent type of technology. band spectrum for 5G. tinct from our very beginning. Alexis I was encouraged to see the Federal If we don’t want to lose out to China de Tocqueville observed that Ameri- Communications Commission under and South Korea on 5G, we need to sub- cans had fashioned a culture different Chairman Pai’s leadership modernize stantially increase the amount of mid- from any other he had encountered. its regulations on the approval for band spectrum available to U.S. com- Just a few weeks ago, I attended the small cells, but more work can and panies. And, of course, we need to focus 150th anniversary of the completion of should be done. That is where the on streamlining the deployment of the Transcontinental Railroad at STREAMLINE Act comes in. small cells through measures like the Promontory Summit in Utah. In his My STREAMLINE Act updates cur- STREAMLINE Act, so that companies keynote address, historian Jon rent law to better reflect emerging can get the necessary infrastructure Meacham observed that, in a number of technology. It will expedite the deploy- for 5G in place. The STREAMLINE Act ways, that endeavor revealed some of ment of small cells while respecting would substantially expedite the de- the distinct elements of the national
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But despite the gathering storm, he on the beaches in Normandy and began Alliances are absolutely essential to had both the foresight to see the im- the process of liberating a continent. America’s security, to our future. I pact of a transcontinental railroad and Americans turned the tide of two world can’t state that more plainly. Our alli- the confidence to believe it actually wars, overcame a global depression, ances are invaluable to us and to the could be constructed. We Americans conquered deadly, debilitating disease, cause of freedom. We should strengthen are drawn to visionary endeavors, and and walked on the surface of the Moon. our alliances, not dismiss or begrudge we rarely lack the confidence needed to We who have inherited this incom- them. We should enhance our trade undertake them. parably accomplished Nation might with allies, not disrupt them, and co- It is difficult from today’s vantage wonder if we will face challenges as ordinate all the more closely our secu- point to appreciate the extent of the daunting and opportunities as trans- rity and our defense with them. project’s engineering and construction formational as theirs. The decisions It is in the most vital interest of the challenges. Some have even called it each generation of Americans makes United States to see a strong NATO, a the greatest engineering triumph of affect the course of history and pro- strong Europe, stronger ties with the the 19th century. Tunnels were blasted foundly impact our prosperity and our free nations of Asia, the Pacific, the through the Rocky Mountains and the freedom. We face such decisions today. subcontinent, and with every free Eight years ago, I argued that Russia Sierra Nevada, at first only with black country. We need to hold our friends was our No. 1 geopolitical adversary. powder. There were no hotels or res- closer, not neglect them or drive them taurants along the way, no local Today, China is poised to assume that away. These alliances are a key advan- sources of energy or power tools. On distinction. Russia continues its ma- tage we have over China. America has some days, the progress through Gran- lign effort, of course—violating trea- ties, invading sovereign nations, pur- many friends; China has very few. ite Mountain was measured in inches. We have another advantage: innova- The cost was prohibitive, particu- suing nuclear superiority, interfering tion. The country that leads in innova- larly for a country preparing for a war, in elections, spreading lies and hate, tion will lead in prosperity. China so Congress made it a public-private protecting the world’s worse actors knows that as well as we do. After all, partnership. Two companies—one from from justice, and promoting China began its economic rise by steal- the West, another from the East—were authoritarianism—but Russia is on a ing our technologies. But today, China each granted tracks of land commensu- declining path. Its population is rate with the amount of track they shrinking, and its industrial base is has become an impressive innovator all laid. Fierce competition ensued, each lagging. John McCain famously opined by itself. Last year, China received al- company wanting to obtain the most that Russia is a gas station parading as most as many global patents as did the land possible. a country. As it falls further behind, United States. It is far ahead of us in There were many who opposed the we must expect Russia’s inevitable des- 5G. It is on track to surpass us in arti- idea of granting public land to private peration to lead to further and more ficial intelligence, and artificial intel- companies that stood to make fortunes aberrant conduct. ligence is a general purpose technology on the lands they received. There were Unlike Russia, China is on a rising that will have systemic impact on the others who thought the project was the path. When it was admitted to the world. height of folly—too expensive, too dan- World Trade Organization, the expecta- It is critical that we protect our gerous, and unnecessary. After all, it tion was that China would embrace the technology and propel the innovation was already possible to go from New rules of the global order, including we need in the future. Well resourced York to California in just 6 weeks by eventually respect for human rights. It and guided, our great research univer- land and 2 by sea. But having studied has done the opposite—imprisoning sities, combined with the productivity and debated the matter, Lincoln and millions in reeducation camps, bru- inherent in free enterprise, are capable Congress defied public criticism and tally repressing dissent, censoring the of reasserting America’s innovation did what they believed was in the best media and internet, seizing land and leadership. interest of the country. sea that don’t belong to it, and flouting One dimension of American innova- The construction crews numbered in the global rules of free and fair com- tion is often underestimated, however. the thousands. Fifteen thousand Chi- petition. Like Russia, China promotes America is a magnet for the world’s nese immigrants worked for the Cen- authoritarianism and protects brutal best and brightest. They want to come tral Railroad that began in Sac- dictators like Kim Jong Un and Nicolas here, not China. Over half of the 25 ramento, and roughly 7,000 Irish immi- Maduro. most valuable high-tech companies in grants labored for the Union Pacific Today, we mark the anniversary of America were founded by immigrants Railroad coming from the East. In the Tiananmen Square massacre. That or by their children. It is very much in time, veterans of the Civil War joined day, cries for freedom were brutally our national interest to keep attract- the crews, as did several thousand Mor- crushed. Since then, China has pursued ing the world’s best minds to America. mons from Utah. a relentless course to smother the We also need to tame our national The work conditions were brutal. kinds of hopes and dreams that filled debt and deficit if we are to remain Somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 that square 30 years ago. strong. The Federal Government took to 1,000 men died. The achievement was It is possible that China might some- in about $3 trillion last year and spent also marred by failures of character. day experience a discontinuity or an- about $4 trillion. Adding a trillion dol- The promoters were oblivious to the other uprising that will change its lars every year to the debt means that rights and needs of Native Americans course. But barring that, because Chi- in 10 years, we would be spending al- and to the plight of the immigrant na’s population is almost four times most as much on interest as we do on workers. When the railroad was com- our size, its economy should eventually our military. America won’t be strong pleted, Chinese laborers were denied dwarf ours, and because economic ad- enough to defend its interests and lead- citizenship. There can be a blindness in vantage enables military advantage, ership if it strains under the burden of the human mind that is clouded by am- China’s military could even pass by crippling financial debt. bition. Despite these unfavorable and ours as well. It is possible that freedom In addition to strengthening Amer- unpardonable failings, the Trans- itself would be in jeopardy. If we fail to ica, we must also confront China’s ag- continental Railroad was a grand act now, that possibility may become gression. China has focused its ambi- achievement. It joined two great reality. tion most acutely on trade. Flouting oceans and overcame the challenge of a I believe we have two imperatives: global rules and conventions, China has nation spread across vast distances and First, strengthen ourselves and, sec- corrupted the free market. China views foreboding lands. ond, stop China’s predation. companies in countries that play by
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For many years, it held down the value gress, and foreign affairs experts on May God bless us with the courage and of its currency to make its products ar- both sides of the aisle. But, to date, our wisdom to keep that sacred trust. tificially inexpensive, intending to national response has largely been ad I yield the floor. drive competitors from other countries hoc or short-term or piecemeal. It is (The remarks of Ms. CANTWELL per- out of business. More recently, China past time for us to conduct and con- taining to the introduction of S. 1703 has debased its currency to partially struct a comprehensive strategy to are printed in today’s RECORD under compensate for tariffs imposed on its meet the challenge of an ambitious and ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and goods. Today, so-called industrial pol- increasingly hostile China. Joint Resolutions.’’) icy is China’s primary weapon of I said at the outset of my remarks Ms. CANTWELL. I yield the floor. choice. China subsidizes a company by that there are two dimensions needed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- loaning it funds at submarket rates, by in a strategy to preserve American ator from Illinois. forgiving loans, by providing free re- leadership: First, strengthen America, HEALTHCARE search and development, or simply by and second, confront China’s predation. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, this allowing it to use intellectual property There is a third dimension. We must Senate Chamber has had a lot of his- stolen from other nations. alert the American people to the threat toric debates. We have considered leg- Subsidy is even easier to hide when we face and unite them to the greatest islation of great seriousness and his- the company is owned by the govern- extent possible in our response. In the toric importance. ment itself. There are 140,000 state- past, an act of war or blustering I have been on the floor of the Senate owned enterprises in China, accounting threats by hostile actors have united when we voted on going to war. I can’t for 40 percent of its industrial assets. us. But don’t expect to see the Chinese think of a more serious responsibility Profitability, return on capital, and re- President pound his shoe on the that a Member of the Senate might payment of debt are mostly irrelevant counter or shout that he is going to have. You know that even at the end of in such state-owned enterprises. They bury us, as Nikita Khrushchev did long a good day, innocent people are going can employ predatory pricing—enter- ago. No, China intends to overcome us to die, and you have to cast a vote as ing a foreign market by pricing a prod- just like the cook who kills the frog in to whether America should make that uct well below its cost, driving domes- a pot of boiling water, smiling and ca- decision. tic competitors out of business. When joling as it slowly turns up the mili- I have been here when we passed leg- an American company does that, it is tary and economic heat. islation that really was transformative prosecuted under antitrust laws, but The disappearance of traditional in terms of the future of this country. proving a Chinese product is priced media and the emergence of social After we went through the great reces- below cost is extremely difficult given media have made it more difficult to sion in 2008, President Obama stepped the lack of reliable cost data. unite the country. Conspiring voices up and said that we have to do some- China’s industrial policies are killing online prey on the human tendency to thing about reforming Wall Street, and and debilitating businesses throughout diminish the dignity and worth of peo- we did. We spent months in committee the world. ple of different views, of different hearings and brought to the floor a bill Look, I am a free market, free trade races, religions, or colors. Contempt that is characterized as Dodd-Frank to guy, but free markets require rules to rather than empathy is a growing fea- change Wall Street and to make sure enforce honest competition. Slavishly ture in our politics and media. Each of we never went through that kind of accepting China’s cheating as a dy- us must make an effort to shut out the economic crisis again. namic of a free market, competitive voices of hate and fear, to ignore divi- I was here when we considered the workplace makes no sense at all. The sive and alarming conspiracies, and to Affordable Care Act 10 years ago. That President is right to use tariffs to be more respectful, more empathetic of debate went on for over a year, amend- crack down on China’s theft of intellec- our fellow Americans. And when it ment after amendment, change after tual property, but when it comes to comes to cooling the rhetoric and en- change. We were addressing an issue China’s predatory industrial policy, the couraging unity, there is no more pow- that affected virtually every single cheating will not end. We need to erful medium than the bully pulpit of American family, if not directly, then counter it directly. the President of the United States. indirectly. Classically, a country has several Bringing a nation of 330 million peo- Those are the types of things that tools to counter a predatory compet- ple together in a shared effort is a have been debated on the floor of this itor. It can ban all or certain of its greater challenge these days than Chamber. But look at it now. It is products. We did this with the Soviets bringing 2 coasts together with a rail- empty. It is so underutilized that for during the Cold War. It can employ road. But now, as then, national unity hours and hours each business day, we counterbalancing subsidies. It can re- demands that the voices of leaders come to the floor to make little quire high levels of local content. And, draw upon the better angels of our na- speeches. At best, we are going to have of course, it can align with other na- ture. They must call upon the distinc- a vote or two on another nomination tions to establish strict rules of con- tive qualities of our national character from the Republican side, usually a duct, which it then vigorously and evidenced time and again in American controversial nomination, and that is swiftly enforces. All or some mix of history. We must reaffirm the prin- it. That is it. these is needed. ciples of the Declaration of Independ- When you think of all of the possi- As we confront China’s aggression, ence. bilities of what we could do in the U.S. we must also endeavor to convince it Jon Meacham said it well: The great- Senate Chamber for the good of this to turn back from the road of eco- est words ever originally written in country, it seems like a terrible waste nomic, military, and geopolitical con- English may be these: ‘‘All Men are of space and a terrible waste of time. flict upon which it has embarked. Join- created equal.’’ That founding convic- Men and women who made great per- ing the other nations of the world in tion propelled America to become the sonal sacrifices to run for the U.S. Sen- genuinely fair and free trade and in re- greatest Nation on Earth. No people ate and who serve in this Chamber find spect for the sovereignty of its trading have done more to assuage poverty, to themselves in an empty Chamber, by partners and neighbors is very much in combat tyranny, or to advance the and large, with nothing going on. China’s, America’s, and the world’s in- God-given right of every woman and If you want to see some action, terest. China is not yet a geopolitical man to be free. That is still our com- switch your C–SPAN channel over to foe, but its actions over the last sev- mon cause, our enduring legacy, and the House of Representatives. In that
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We want to help that anymore. We don’t spend our time against the repeal of the Affordable you and your kids. We don’t want you dealing with legislation in the U.S. Care Act. to ever have to worry about health in- Senate—only with lifetime appoint- The President did not quit with that surance in the future because the kids ments to the Federal bench that Sen- legislative effort. He decided he would were born with these medical condi- ator MCCONNELL and the Federalist So- try to kill the Affordable Care Act and tions. ciety approve. the protection for people with pre- There are other things we could do. Let me give you an example of some- existing conditions. He would do it in How about this for a radical idea? thing that happened in the House, an court if he couldn’t do it in the Senate. Overwhelmingly, the American people, opportunity for the Senate. It is about President Trump’s Department of Republicans and Democrats, say: Con- the Affordable Care Act. Justice recently weighed in on a Texas gress, would you do something about The Affordable Care Act passed under court case and argued that the Afford- the cost of prescription drugs? President Obama 10 years ago. It really able Care Act should be abolished. If What have we done on the floor so far changed the way we sold health insur- that happened, of course, discrimina- when it comes to the cost of prescrip- ance in America. Before the Affordable tion based on preexisting conditions tion drugs in the Senate? Nothing. Care Act, health insurance companies would once again be legal in America. Every single day, if you own a tele- could, and often did, use people’s med- In July, the court will hear the ap- vision, you get to see night ads by pre- ical history to deny coverage or to peal of this case. If President Trump scription drug companies, and some of charge premiums they couldn’t afford has his way, Americans will lose this them you could repeat right back to to pay for. protection if they have preexisting con- them. ‘‘If you are allergic to Xarelto, What type of preexisting condition ditions. It is just that simple. don’t take Xarelto.’’ How would I fig- caused people to be rendered essen- Last month, the House of Represent- ure that out? Do you know the most tially uninsurable before the Afford- atives, not too far away from where I heavily advertised drug? It is Humira. able Care Act? Asthma, diabetes, aller- am standing, decided to do something. It is for an arthritic condition, but it gies, high blood pressure, arthritis, a They decided to legislate. Unlike the also treats psoriasis. I am learning all history of cancer, or even being a Senate, they understand that the of this because I see these ads over and woman—that was considered a pre- House of Congress can actually pass a over and over again. Do you have any existing condition. It raised your pre- bill that might become a law. So they idea how much Humira costs? AbbVie, miums and maybe even denied you cov- had a debate, and they had a vote. On the company that makes it, tells you erage. a bipartisan basis, the House of Rep- $5,500 a month. Now, if you are crippled More than 133 million Americans out resentatives, last month, passed the with arthritis, maybe that is what you of some 360 million in this country Protecting Americans with Preexisting need and want to do. If you have a red have a preexisting condition. Five mil- Conditions Act. This bill would prevent spot on your elbow from psoriasis, lion of them are from my home State President Trump or any President from probably not. So I have a bill that says: Disclose of Illinois. I bet even more are from the once again allowing health insurance the price of drugs on your ads. It is not State of Florida. companies to discriminate against peo- a radical idea, and it is a price that the Before the Affordable Care Act, in- ple with preexisting conditions. It drug manufacturers themselves pub- surance companies used to use that would affect 5 million people in my licize. We are not making it up. Put it medical history against individuals State with preexisting conditions and on your ad. It is one step but only one and families. The Affordable Care Act their families. step forward. There are so many things said, enough of that discrimination Let me tell you about one of them. we could do to deal with the high cost against people who have preexisting Her name is Cathy. She is from one of of prescription drugs that we are not medical conditions. That bill, that law, our suburban towns outside of Chi- doing on the floor of the U.S. Senate. prohibited insurance companies from cago—not the town, really—the big Instead, this empty Chamber is for denying coverage to people with pre- city of Naperville. She wrote me about Members of the Senate to come and existing conditions or from trying to her kids, especially her oldest child give speeches and maybe look charge them higher premiums because who has diabetes and the other three longingly across the Rotunda at the of it. children in her house who have cystic House of Representatives, which is ac- For the past 2 years, President Don- fibrosis. Cathy wrote: ‘‘As a con- tually legislating. What if we decided ald Trump has had a single focus on stituent and someone personally af- to do something about prescription eliminating the Affordable Care Act fected by cystic fibrosis, I’m asking drug prices? I think America would be and the protections I just described. He you to please protect access to quality, in shock to think that the Senate actu- has attempted in every way possible to specialized care for people with pre-ex- ally is legislating. eliminate protection for 133 million isting conditions.’’ We just had another tragedy in Vir- Americans with preexisting conditions. Think about what that mom has been ginia Beach, another mass shooting. He even brought it to the floor of the through with those three kids—diabe- Twelve innocent people were killed and U.S. Senate early in his Presidency. tes for the oldest and cystic fibrosis for several others seriously wounded. We I will never forget that night. It was three of her children. Can you imagine don’t know how that will end, but it is early in the morning, and it was a see- the sleepless nights, the heartache, and already a gross tragedy. It has been re- saw vote back and forth as to whether the worry she and her family have been peated over and over and over in vir- we were going to repeal the Affordable through because of those kids? Any tually every one of our States. Care Act. The Republicans, who had family who has ever had a sick kid Could we take the time on the floor been decrying this for 10 years, knows it is a special pain, and Cathy of the Senate to make sure people with couldn’t wait to repeal it, but they had has had it over and over and over a felony conviction record do not buy nothing to replace it with. So at 2:30 in again. guns in America? That is not too much the morning, through that door walked Cathy, I have to say this: The House to ask, is it? Closing that gun show a man whom I consider a national hero, of Representatives is here to help you. loophole and keeping guns out of the a Member of the U.S. Senate named Sadly, the Senate is not. Under Major- hands of people who misuse them, we John McCain. John McCain walked ity Leader MITCH MCCONNELL, Repub- could be doing that on the floor of the through that door, stood in that well, lican leader from Kentucky, the Senate Senate but not with Senator MCCON- and as he could barely move his arm, is exclusively considering partisan, NELL’s agenda. It doesn’t fit. He doesn’t having had his arms broken as a pris- controversial, lifetime appointments to have time.
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I oppose countability at every turn. even considering it on the floor of the selling weapons to Saudi Arabia under That was just the prelude to what the Senate. the current circumstances. I oppose President did last week when Congress The Senate would be a great place to putting huge tariffs on Mexico that was in its work period. The President legislate. It would almost sound like will harm American consumers and invoked a so-called emergency author- the movie or look like the movie, ‘‘Mr. American businesses. I oppose divert- ity to sell precision-guided munitions Smith Goes to Washington,’’ where ing moneys from the Defense Depart- and other arms to Saudi Arabia, the people come to the floor of the Senate, ment to spend on a wasteful, ineffec- UAE, and others. Why? It is pretty ob- elect Senators, debate issues, vote on tive wall along the entire U.S. border. vious. He knew that arms sale would be amendments, have rollcalls, make Those are my views with respect to challenged by Congress, and it would speeches, appeal to the American peo- these outcomes. I suggest that all of be very likely that Congress would not ple, and try to put the majority votes us, Republicans and Democrats alike, approve that sale. together. Wouldn’t it be a wonderful should focus not only on the outcomes What happened? Here are the facts. return to those thrilling days of yester- of each of these emergency declara- Under the law, the administration year when the Senate legislated? tions but the means the President is must submit a formal notification to But Senator MCCONNELL doesn’t have using to achieve them because, in each Congress of a proposed arms sale, if it time, no time this year for legislation. case, the President is claiming emer- is large enough. After the sale is noti- Maybe next year. If he is in charge, gency powers to justify these actions. fied, Congress has a short window in maybe never. I urge Leader MCCONNELL If this Senate stands by and allows which we can act to block the sale. We and my Republican colleagues, let’s get that to happen, we will be surrendering would do that by introducing and pass- back to work. Let’s earn our pay- our coequal powers as a separate ing a joint resolution of disapproval checks. Let’s use this Chamber for the branch of government and, in the proc- through the House and the Senate. The purpose for which it was built. Let’s ess, undermining the integrity of our President knew the Congress was not actually debate a measure. Don’t be democracy itself. We should not leave going to support that sale and that we afraid to vote, my colleagues in the this to the courts. We should not say, would likely vote to block it. What did Senate. I have done it several thousand well, we don’t think the President he do? Instead of trying persuasion, in- times. It is not that painful. I have should be able to declare these emer- stead of going through the constitu- constituents who expect nothing less of gency powers, but we are not going to tional process, the legal process, he de- us, to see the Senate at work actually deal with it here in the Senate; we are cided to fake an emergency because legislating on matters that are mean- going to leave that to the third branch under the law, the President can by- ingful. They realize the Senate has be- of government. That will undermine pass congressional review if he states come an empty Chamber, a legislative our democracy and this institution. that ‘‘an emergency exists,’’ which re- graveyard. I am ready to go to work. Whether you like the outcomes or dis- quires the sale to be made immediately Perhaps a few Republican Senators will like the outcomes, the claim of emer- ‘‘in the national security interests of join the Democrats in actually doing gency power to achieve these goals es- the United States.’’ that. tablishes a terrible precedent for our By making that declaration, the I yield the floor. democracy, and we cannot sit idly by President was able to commit an end- I suggest the absence of a quorum. and allow that claim to continue un- run against Congress, and we should The PRESIDING OFFICER. The checked. not allow it to happen because it is clerk will call the roll. I want to start by reviewing the abuse of power and, I believe, an abuse The bill clerk proceeded to call the Trump administration’s invocation of of the law. roll. so-called emergency powers to sell That emergency authority has only The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- weapons to Saudi Arabia and others. been used a handful of times in the last ator from Maryland. The President’s desire to please the few decades. In fact, the last President Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I Saudi regime and promote the Crown to invoke it was President George H. ask unanimous consent that the order Prince’s reckless conduct apparently W. Bush following the Iraqi invasion of for the quorum call be rescinded. knows no limits. It is a bottomless pit. Kuwait. Let’s be clear. There is no The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We all recall President Trump vetoed a emergency here, and the President is objection, it is so ordered. resolution that passed both Chambers invoking it under false pretenses sim- PRESIDENTIAL POWERS of Congress with bipartisan support to ply to hand another favor to the Saudi Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I end U.S. military support for the disas- Crown Prince. rise to address a matter that I believe trous war in Yemen. When his own CIA Where are these bombs and muni- should alarm every Member of this Director concluded that the Crown tions going to end up? The war in Senate, regardless of party, and that is Prince of Saudi Arabia was complicit Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition’s the President’s and the executive in the murder of U.S. resident and jour- war against the Houthis in Yemen has branch’s increasing use of declared nalist Jamal Khashoggi, the President raged for 5 years now, costing the lives emergency powers to seize powers that refused to hold the Crown Prince ac- of more than 100,000 civilians. Millions are not lawfully theirs to take. countable. Instead, he ran to his de- are on the brink of starvation. The Just in the last week, we have seen fense saying that ‘‘it could very well be United Nations has declared Yemen the two examples of this. We saw an ad- that the Crown Prince had knowledge world’s largest humanitarian catas- ministration claim emergency author- of this tragic event—maybe he did and trophe. Where are we 5 years into this ity to move forward with an arms sale maybe he didn’t!’’ war? The Houthis are more entrenched to Saudi Arabia and others. Last week, That was the President’s attitude, go and militarily sophisticated. Iranian we also saw the President claim emer- ahead and murder a resident of the influence in the region has expanded. gency powers in order to threaten an United States, go ahead and murder a In short, the Trump administration’s escalating set of tariffs on the country columnist for a major U.S. paper. It strategy has been totally counter- of Mexico. doesn’t really matter. productive. Instead of prioritizing a Earlier this year, the President The administration went on to flout diplomatic solution of the conflict, the claimed emergency powers to divert the law by refusing to provide a deter- President is fueling the fire and perpet- funds away from important military mination to Congress on whether the uating a humanitarian crisis. and national security priorities to fund Saudi Crown Prince was responsible for What was the claimed emergency part of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico the murder of Khashoggi. Despite the here, the emergency the President in- border. There was a headline, May 10, fact that Saudi leaders have openly voked to try to bypass the Congress
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The admin- road of claiming emergency powers to f istration claims that the ‘‘rapidly- take further measures. evolving security situation in the re- As I said just last week, we also saw DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE gion requires an accelerated delivery of the President invoke emergency pow- HOUSE TO MAKE A CORRECTION certain capabilities to U.S. partners in ers to put in place a mechanism to dra- IN THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. the region.’’ matically increase tariffs on Mexico 2157 We all know that Iran is a malign over a period of time. That, of course, Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask would be incredibly costly to American actor in the region. This is nothing unanimous consent that the Senate consumers, costly to American busi- new. It has kept the Assad regime in proceed to the immediate consider- nesses, but it is also incredibly costly Syria alive. It supports the Hezbollah ation of H. Con. Res. 45, which was re- to our system of government and sepa- in Lebanon, the Houthi rebels in ceived from the House. ration of powers, where article I clear- Yemen, and a constellation of Shia mi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The litia groups in Iraq—all of which have ly gives this Congress power in the area of setting trade policy. Yet where clerk will report the concurrent resolu- contributed to instability in the region tion by title. for a very long time. are we? We are AWOL, totally AWOL when it comes to standing up for the The bill clerk read as follows: The administration has not explained A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 45) why all of a sudden this ongoing ma- Constitution. We are allowing this President to, time after time, claim directing the Clerk of the House to make a lign activity justifies an emergency correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2157. declaration to circumvent this body in emergency powers to accomplish cer- tain goals. Some may justify it by say- There being no objection, the Senate the House of Representatives, nor has proceeded to consider the concurrent it shown how the delivery of these ing: OK. I agree with the outcome in that particular use of emergency pow- resolution. weapons is going to provide some kind Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I fur- of an immediate benefit to either the ers. This pattern of conduct is going to ther ask unanimous consent that the United States or our allies. set a very dangerous precedent. While concurrent resolution be agreed to and What we really have is, this adminis- some of my colleagues may like some that the motion to reconsider be con- tration has, under the direction of Na- of these outcomes today, you have an- sidered made and laid upon the table tional Security Advisor John Bolton, other President in the White House with no intervening action or debate. in a calculated effort, dramatically in- who starts claiming emergency powers The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without creased tensions with Iran to a point left and right, and all of a sudden, I can objection, it is so ordered. where we could easily have a mis- assure you, my colleagues will take a The concurrent resolution (H. Con. calculation that leads to war. different view. This is the moment Res. 45) was agreed to. This administration has ripped up when people need to come together and (The concurrent resolution is printed the nuclear agreement, choked off stand up for the Constitution and do in the RECORD of June 3, 2019.) Iran’s oil exports, and, against the ad- our jobs as a separate branch of gov- vice of America’s military leadership, f ernment. We can’t contract this all out designated the Islamic Revolutionary to the courts to make these determina- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued Guard a terrorist organization while tions. Of course, earlier in the year, the accelerating the movement of Amer- NOMINATIONS President claimed emergency powers ican ships and bombers into the Per- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, this to divert moneys from important na- week, the Senate will consider another sian Gulf. tional security efforts, including the Maybe most troubling is that even batch of well-qualified nominees. These effort in Afghanistan and to build the when given multiple opportunities, are men and women who have chosen wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. to serve the American people in a vari- Secretary of State Pompeo, has refused Again, I suggest, don’t be lured into ety of ways throughout the Federal to acknowledge that the 2001 author- going along with this process simply Government, and we owe it to them to ization to use military force, AUMF, because you like the outcome. We can get them off the Senate calendar and would not justify the administration disagree about whether it is smart and on the job. taking military action against Iran. cost-effective to build a wall along the Among the nominees we are consid- The administration’s failure to make U.S.-Mexico border, but we should not that very clear shows the need and ur- disagree that it is an abuse of power to ering this week is Susan Combs, who, gency for us to act in these areas. In continue to manufacture or claim as the Presiding Officer knows, is a fel- fact, what we know from our intel- emergency authorities to override the low Texan who has been nominated to ligence communities, cited in public will of Congress. serve as the Assistant Secretary for reports, there is zero evidence that This is an important moment, espe- Policy, Management and Budget at the Iran and al-Qaida have carried out any cially as we consider the fact that Sec- Department of the Interior. Susan has joint operations against the United retary Pompeo has not clearly indi- led an impressive career in both the States. In fact, to the contrary, ISIS, cated that the 2001 AUMF does not give public and private sectors and has which we know is an al-Qaida descend- this administration or any administra- served our State as a member of the ant in Syria and Iraq, took credit for a tion the power to use military action Texas House of Representatives, then 2017 attack on Iran’s Parliament build- against Iran. as the first female agriculture commis- ing and tomb of the Islamic Republic’s If we don’t start standing up and sioner, and, later, as the Texas comp- founder, the Ayatollah Khomeini, doing our job, we will be undermining troller of public accounts. which according to Iran’s state media important constitutional principles In each job, she gained the respect of killed at least 12 people. that the Founders put in place to pre- virtually everyone she worked with. Anyone who knows anything about vent an Executive from running wild So, for those who know Susan, her the history in this region knows that over the legislative process. So I hope, nomination has come as no surprise. while Iran is a malign actor, they have as the Republicans and the Democrats What is surprising, though, is how long been an enemy of al-Qaida and an see the President invoke these emer- it has taken her to reach this point and enemy of ISIS—Iran, of course, being a gency powers of whether to sell arms be confirmed. She was nominated in majority Shia country and ISIS and al- to Saudi Arabia, to increase tariffs on July of 2017. Within 1 month, she testi- Qaida being extreme elements of a Mexico, or to build a wall, we recognize fied before the Committee on Energy Sunni ideology. that we are going down a very, very and Natural Resources, and she re- As we sit here and watch the Presi- slippery slope and that we have a con- ceived unanimous support. Suffice it to dent invoking these emergency powers stitutional obligation to protect our say, her nomination was not controver- to undermine the separation of powers, democracy and the principles outlined sial. So why has it taken 2 years for we are not doing our job so we need to in the Constitution. her to get a vote on the Senate floor?
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That is why we need to take cause it has been part of a broader ef- lows all individuals and families to a look at out-of-pocket costs for pre- fort to stymie the President and this choose what works best for them. For- scription drugs. When it comes to administration and bring the work of tunately, Senate Republicans have drugs that have just come on the mar- this body to a crawl. been working hard to create legislation ket after lengthy research and develop- With each day that has passed since that would do exactly that. ment, you would expect the prices to the President has been inaugurated, Earlier this year, I cosponsored the be higher. That is the price we pay for the growing backlog of nominations Protect Act, which is being led by our the innovation and lifesaving new has allowed hundreds of important po- colleague from North Carolina, Senator drugs. Companies patent their drugs to sitions throughout the Federal Govern- TILLIS. This bill would make sure that ensure that the money spent during ment to have remained vacant. That is no one would be denied coverage or the research and development phases not fair to the people who have been would be forced to pay a higher pre- can be recovered once the drugs hit nominated; that is not fair to the ad- mium because of one’s having a pre- pharmacy shelves. ministration; and it is particularly not existing condition. With the future of These patents—a form of individual fair to the American people, whom ObamaCare hanging in the balance, we property protection—are important in these individuals are to serve. need to provide peace of mind for the order to encourage innovation. Unfor- A couple of months ago, we passed a millions of Americans who have pre- tunately, on occasion, we see compa- modest rules change that broke the existing conditions and who worry nies that abuse this system and try to logjam, at least to some extent, and al- about the uncertainty of their get new patents on existing drugs in lowed us to finally begin to make some healthcare. order to prolong their exclusivity and, much needed progress. In the, roughly, This legislation would also prohibit of course, to maintain the high profits 3 months prior to the rules change, we discrimination against patients based they get on a patented drug. This type were able to confirm only 23 nominees. on their health status. That includes of behavior is not what Congress in- In the, roughly, 2 months since, we denying coverage, limiting what treat- tended. We cannot allow bad actors to have more than doubled that number. ments are covered, or increasing pre- game the system in order to turn high- We have begun to fill dozens of posi- miums because of one’s having a pre- er profits and prevent more Americans tions, including those of Federal existing condition. This is an impor- from getting access to these drugs at judges, ambassadorships, and sub-Cabi- tant step we can and should take to af- lower prices, which is what the system net officials at various Departments firm that all Americans deserve access is designed to do once they go off pat- and Agencies. Two weeks ago, we con- to affordable care at affordable prices. ent. firmed the 41st circuit court judge In addition, by codifying the associa- Recently, I introduced the Affordable since President Trump took office, and tion health plans, we can help self-em- Prescriptions for Patients Act, which we are making progress on filling more ployed individuals and small business encourages competition within the judicial vacancies. employees who don’t receive employer- pharmaceutical industry by stopping As we approach the 2-year anniver- provided coverage. these sorts of corrupt practices. The sary of Susan Combs’ nomination hav- Association health plans were ini- bill would define product hopping and ing been sent to the Senate, I am glad tially established by the Department of patent thickets—two practices used by we can finally vote on her confirmation Labor. They allow businesses in the some manufacturers—as anticompeti- and continue our work to confirm well- same region or industry to come to- tive behavior. Certainly, this doesn’t qualified nominees. gether and purchase insurance. These prevent manufacturers from making HEALTHCARE plans have proven to be a great solu- improvements in their products. It Mr. President, on another matter, we tion for small businesses across the doesn’t limit patent rights, and it continue to hear cries from the left country that represent a host of small doesn’t hamper innovation. Yet it does about Medicare for All—the one-size- businesses and sole proprietors because stop those who knowingly abuse the fits-all healthcare plan they continue they are afforded the opportunity of patent system by allowing the Federal to embrace. getting, essentially, the same quality Trade Commission to bring antitrust It is ironic, in having been in this of coverage provided by large employ- suits against the bad actors. Chamber during the battle over the Af- ers but at the same lower prices that In addition to these bills, I recently fordable Care Act and when President people pay who are in these large em- introduced a bill to protect the integ- Obama famously said ‘‘If you like your ployer-provided plans. rity of the Medicare part D system. policy, you can keep it,’’ that now, ap- Historically, the problem has been in This is the prescription drug system parently, the Democrats have aban- the individual market, which is where that Congress created years ago, which doned that promise. Instead, their most of these individuals would find actually provides seniors with access promise is, if you like your employer- themselves, in that the pool of risks is to prescription drugs at a modest cost. provided health insurance policy, you not sufficiently broad. Because of per- Currently, part D’s sponsors may vol- can’t keep it. verse incentives, they would actually untarily report fraud data to the CMS, The fact is that this plan would drain end up paying much higher premiums but they are not required to report the the vital program that our seniors have than other people who would be simi- specific number of instances of fraud, relied on for more than a half a cen- larly situated who would have em- waste, and abuse they identify or the tury and would force all Americans to ployer-provided plans. actions they take to correct these participate in a watered-down version, Association health plans address that problems. This bill would implement which, clearly, would not be financially directly by providing a larger pool of recommendations made by the Health sustainable. More than 180 million insured individuals, which would help and Human Services Office of Inspector Americans would be kicked off of their to bring down the premiums and help General to require plan sponsors to re- private insurance plans and be forced to bring down the deductibles over port fraud and improve oversight of onto a government-run plan. This what they are currently under the Af- this important program. strikes me as a solution in search of a fordable Care Act. Several chambers in These are the types of reforms we problem. Texas are using these association need. We don’t need Medicare for All, Don’t get me wrong. Our healthcare health plans for their members, and I which will force 180 million people off system isn’t perfect, and there are would like to be able to provide more of their private health insurance and things we need to do to make it better, flexibility for AHPs so that more bankrupt the Medicare system that we but they don’t want to pay higher Americans may take advantage of this pledged to be there to provide access to taxes and be put on the same employer-provided insurance. healthcare for our seniors once they
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One hundred sixty-thousand- that we pause for just a moment in the which forces everyone onto the same plus individuals crossed the English Senate and remember June 4, 1919, 100 plan. The government tells you what Channel by aircraft, by boat. They years later, and thank those ladies for clinic to go to, what doctor to see, moved in every way possible, starting standing up for the rights of ladies in what brand of prescription you can get in the middle of the night and with the their generation and the ladies in the access to. You lose the power to make major invasion that was the largest generations to come. decisions about your own healthcare, naval invasion in the history of the I yield the floor. and you simply have to take what you world. They would have crossed into The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- get on somebody else’s timeframe. France—what was the beginning of the ator from Montana. That is Medicare for All. It would si- end of Nazi Germany. JOB CORPS multaneously ruin Medicare by forcing The loss of lives of Americans and Al- Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, every- all 330 million Americans onto the lied forces was catastrophic as they where I go in Montana, I hear the same same plan, which will bring down the pushed in. The boys, 18, 19, 20 years old, thing from my State’s business owners quality of care for our seniors, who got on aircraft, got on ships, launched and job creators of the State; that they have paid over the years into the plan, out into the water, knowing there was need more workers. They need more and which will bankrupt our country in a tyrant on the other side who had to highly skilled welders, bricklayers, the process. be stopped. It is entirely appropriate heavy machine operators, and laborers. I think there is a better choice, a bet- for the Nation to pause to remember D- The list goes on and on. I will tell you ter option. Rather than the govern- Day, to know the freedom we have that I think the biggest limiting factor ment’s telling you what you have to right now was protected by a genera- to moving our economy forward is a do, let’s make smart, targeted reforms tion that stood for that freedom. As well-trained workforce. These busi- that allow patients to determine the the Nation looks toward Normandy a nesses give living-wage jobs to the coverage and care they want at more couple days from now, I think we folks who are able to fill them, if they affordable prices. I believe we can im- should once again thank the ‘‘greatest have the skills to fill them. plement these reforms in a way that generation’’ that guarded our freedom. That is why I was so appalled when will bring down costs without reducing 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT the Trump administration recklessly choice. Mr. President, today is also a 100- and cluelessly moved to close so many We can continue to protect Ameri- year anniversary, though. One hundred successful Job Corps programs across cans with preexisting conditions, which years ago today, June 4, 1919, the Sen- this country. is something we all agree should be ate voted to pass the right for women While we have heard there is some done. We can lower the costs of pre- to vote. As a son of a pretty amazing sort of reprieve for the Anaconda Job scriptions and out-of-pocket costs and mom and as the husband of a really re- Corps, we have not received word that stop the bad actors who game the sys- markable lady and as the dad of two actually means it is going to stay open tem. We can provide the States with daughters who are both voters now— or any of the other Job Corps across more flexibility to allow for more cov- they cannot thank the ladies enough this country—16 of which were sched- erage options so that families can pick who started in the 1800s working to- uled for privatization and 9 of which the plans that are right for them. Yes, ward a basic human dignity and right; were out-and-out closures—will stay we can also encourage innovation so that is, the right for people to vote. It open. our country will remain at the fore- is astounding to us as a nation to think In Montana’s case, we have two suc- front of medical solutions and innova- that it took that long, all the way up cessful Civilian Conservation Corps tion. until 1919, to have a vote in the Senate programs: the Anaconda Job Corps and Those are two words you don’t ordi- to allow women to vote. That vote— the Trapper Creek Job Corps. The Ana- narily see—‘‘government-run’’ plan and with 36 Republicans and 20 Democrats conda Job Corps, of course, is in Ana- ‘‘innovation’’—in the same sentence. that day who voted on June 4, 1919— conda, MT. The Trapper Creek Job As a matter of fact, they are polar op- changed the direction of how we would Corps is in Darby. These two job train- posites. vote and how we would cooperate to- ing centers play an active role in our Finally, we need to preserve Medi- gether as a nation. State’s economy. care for our seniors who have paid into Now, we have a lot of other areas to We have a foundry in Butte, MT. It is this over their lifetime. fix, but that one was a big one, and my called Montana Precision Products. I appreciate my colleagues who are family is grateful for what was done in Mike Robbins is a co-owner of that. hard at work to make these kinds of the past. People who come through the This company has hired more than 50 reforms a reality. And I have heard Rotunda of the Capitol often see a stat- Job Corps graduates in recent years from my constituents loud and clear. ue there that looks like it is not fin- alone—more than 50—most of whom, if When it comes to healthcare, they ished. It is a block of stone, and there not all, were from the Anaconda Job want more choices, more affordability, are three ladies who are carved out of Corps. He has promoted these folks— not the one-size-fits-all that Medicare it, but a part of it is not carved. I often some of them—from entry level to mid- for All would provide. hear people say they don’t understand I yield the floor. level managers. that statue. That statue is Elizabeth So when Mike and his brother Burt f Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and need high-skilled employees, the first RECESS Lucretia Mott, the three ladies who led place they look is the Job Corps. Why? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the movement of ladies all over the Because these folks come out with a the previous order, the Senate stands country to just speak out and say la- skill set that fits their needs. in recess until 2:15 p.m. dies should have the right to vote. Now, you may ask: Who is going into Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:30 p.m., Those three ladies are carved into the Job Corps? These are at-risk folks. recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- stone that is in our Rotunda, but what These are folks who are having a hard bled when called to order by the Pre- is interesting is, the statue is unfin- time with life and a hard time getting siding Officer (Mr. BURR). ished because the assumption was in a job, and they go in the Job Corps— f the days ahead, there would be more young people—and they give them a ladies in the future who would step out skill, a skill they can use in the private EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued and would lead a nation to make sure sector, a skill that if the Trump admin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that we allow the rights of every single istration has their way, they will no ator from Oklahoma. individual to be honored. longer be able to receive.
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That is why I, along with United States to vote shall not be de- Needless to say, they also provide in- Senator BOOZMAN, am introducing bi- nied or abridged by the United States credible work in our forests, fighting partisan legislation that will reverse or by any State on account of sex.’’ fires, helping clean up our forests. the administration’s action to close By adopting the measure, the 66th It is just amazing to me—it is amaz- Job Corps not only in Montana but U.S. Congress paved the way for wom- ing the shortsightedness of this deci- across this country. I am going to con- en’s suffrage from sea to shining sea. sion to privatize 16 and close 9 Job tinue to fight until we get a firm prom- At the time, more than a dozen States Corps across the country. We have ise from this administration that these and Territories allowed full suffrage, heard from one of its graduates—I have Job Corps centers are going to be led by the Western States of Wyoming, heard from many of its graduates, by around for years to come. We will be Colorado, Utah, and Idaho. the way—of the Job Corps in Anaconda introducing legislation to block clo- and down in Darby at Trapper Creek. In 1919 both Chambers of Congress sures and prevent these critical em- were led by Republican majorities. The One of the graduates is named Zoey ployment centers from being subject to Huff. Zoey told me the Job Corps saved House of Representatives adopted this the whim of a President who doesn’t her life—changed it. Before her time in constitutional amendment 304 to 89 on know what is going on in rural Amer- the Job Corps, Zoey lived with her par- May 21. Two weeks later the Repub- ica. lican Senate voted 56 to 25 in favor of ents. She wasn’t sure what direction My bill will prohibit the use of appro- she wanted to take in her life. She women suffrage. That was two votes priated funds in fiscal year 2019 and more than the necessary two-thirds went through the Job Corps, and now 2020 to close any Civilian Conservation she has a CDL, which is a commercial vote required under our Constitution. Centers. It will also prohibit any Agen- Both U.S. Senators from my State of driver’s license. She has that and cer- cy Secretaries from changing the inter- tificates that make her an employee Iowa voted for passage. Senator Wil- agency agreement that facilitates the who is valued and someone whom busi- liam Kenyon, then the junior Senator operation of Civilian Conservation Cen- nesses across this country—because I from Iowa, later went on to serve as a ters, thus preventing the privatization don’t think Montana is any exception— Federal judge for the Eighth Circuit. of these programs. The other aye vote from Iowa was are competing against each other to Look, the administration’s decision cast by my predecessor, meaning he hire. to close these, whether it is in Mon- The Job Corps gave her the training was the only other Senator from Iowa tana or Arkansas or any other place, and the life tools she needs to succeed, to serve in the position I now serve in will negatively impact those States in but Zoey’s story is not unique. My of- as President pro tempore of the U.S. the whole country. So it is my hope— fice has been flooded with stories like Senate. That senior Republican Sen- it is my hope that this administration hers. I encourage folks who have been ator from Iowa was a former Governor will open their eyes and see what is impacted by the Job Corps to share of Iowa, Albert Baird Cummins. really going on in this country be- their story on my website. To a full Gallery packed with suffra- I recently heard from Carl in Mon- cause, quite frankly, Job Corps has worked for decades and decades and gists, Senator Cummins, as President tana. Carl’s father enrolled in the Job pro tempore, announced final passage Corps nearly 50 years ago. That 1-year decades. It has produced people who are valuable assets to the business commu- of the suffrage amendment. It was re- investment in Carl’s father provided ported on June 5 in the New York him with a career that has lasted him nity and who raised families and helped support our economy and are part of Times that Iowa Senator Cummins, for 45 years, that allowed him to raise presiding over the U.S. Senate, allowed 5 children and help support 11 grand- the fabric of this great country. Yet this administration, through their goal visitors in the Gallery to celebrate children. It was a good investment be- with ‘‘deafening applause,’’ and he cause 4-year colleges are great, but to making American great again, has forgotten about things that make made no effort to stop the celebration. they are not for everybody. There are As President pro tempore, Senator some folks who would rather work with America great and have made America great. Cummins from Iowa was present at the their hands than sit at a desk. These enrollment ceremony, watching over are the folks who shower after work, So whether it is businesses like Mike Robbins’ and Burt Robbins’ business or the shoulder of Vice President Thomas not before work, and I can relate to Marshall, who signed this historic bill. these folks. Without important re- whether it is students who go through After the Senate passed it, it was sources like the Job Corps, we are this program, like Zoey, we need every- then sent to the States for ratification. making it harder and harder for young body in this Chamber—everybody, In a special session of the Iowa General people in rural areas to access the job Democrats and Republicans alike be- Assembly, my State became the tenth training they need to succeed in this cause we are smarter than that—to State to ratify the 19th amendment on 21st century economy. make sure we have Job Corps around If the President tries again to close for our next generation and genera- July 2, 1919, less than a month after the the Job Corps, not only will it imme- tions after. U.S. Senate had approved it. diately reduce the amount of well- I yield the floor. Suffragists and supporters continued trained workers in rural America, but The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. the campaign they started in the it will also kill dozens of good-paying CAPITO). The Senator from Iowa. Hawkeye State prior to World War I. jobs in these small communities that 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT They mobilized support among farmers don’t support the Job Corps. It is a Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I to pave the way to the ballot box for double punch in the gut that our rural come to the floor today, on June 4, to women. The future Secretary of Agri- counties have not felt in a long, long take a look back at a very historic culture under President Harding cham- time—decades. vote by the U.S. Senate. This vote pioned women’s rights to vote in his Once they are closed, by the way— changed the course of political history widely circulated farm journal. Henry the one in Anaconda has been open in America. It strengthened the social C. Wallace of Des Moines wrote: since 1966—once they are closed, it will fabric and constitutional framework of I do not know how we can have a govern- be hard to get them back. our Republic. ment of the people, for the people and by the So when I received the news about One hundred years ago today, law- people, until women have an equal voice the Job Corps 10 days ago, I urged Sec- makers in this body cast a vote for lib- with men. They are fully as competent as retary Perdue, the Secretary of Agri- erty and equality under the law. The men to use that ballot wisely. culture, and Labor Secretary Alex Senate approved Federal suffrage legis- Now, others invoked the patriotism, Acosta to reverse course. lation. At the time it was passed, it service, and sacrifice of women during
VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04JN6.018 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3183 World War I. Another compelling argu- most importantly, families are strong- A local woman named Mrs. Jens G. ment reminded Americans that, with- er thanks to the suffragists of our his- Theusen, of Fairfield Township, located out the ballot, women suffered tax- tory. in Grundy County, IA—I live just ation without representation. All The road to ratification came down across the county line in Butler Coun- Americans will recall that the battle to a tie-breaking vote in Nashville, TN. ty—submitted her ballot in a country cry of taxation without representation A young member of the State legisla- school in what I think was a school also paved the way to America’s road ture broke a deadlocked vote that oth- election. to independence from Great Britain, erwise would have tabled the measure. She was one of the first women to declared in July of 1776. His name was Harry Burn, a 24-year-old vote after the newly ratified 19th Two days after Iowa ratified the 19th Republican from East Tennessee. Amendment. amendment, Americans celebrated our The morning of the vote, he received My own mother, Ruth Corwin Grass- Nation’s 143rd year of independence on a note from his mother. She invoked ley—referred to here as Mrs. L. A. the Fourth of July. One hundred years the name of a famous suffragist with Grassley, after Louis Arthur Grassley, later, we are 1 month away from cele- long ties to my home State of Iowa. my dad—also cast a history-making brating our Nation’s 243rd year of inde- You hear it along with Susan B. An- vote that day in a local election. pendence. Wow, what a difference a thony, but not as often. The name of This picture says this is my mother century can make. that Iowa woman is Carrie Chapman here, but this is my mother right here. The historic passage of the 19th Catt. If you want to visit her historic So the Des Moines Register was wrong amendment pulled back the curtain to farm home, you can go to Charles City, in identifying this person, when this the voting booth and cracked open the IA, and visit where she grew up and person is my mother. The Waterloo glass ceiling for women to serve in pub- lived. Courier got it right that this was Ruth lic office. Today one-fourth of the U.S. Mrs. Burns, the mother of that young Grassley, but instead of with two s’s, Senate are women, including my col- Tennessee State legislator, implored the Waterloo Courier spelled it with one s. league from Iowa, Senator JONI ERNST. her son to ‘‘be a good boy and help Mrs. The Waterloo Times Tribune was She is also the first female combat vet- Catt put the ‘rat’ in ratification.’’ present at this vote and reported that eran elected to serve in the U.S. Sen- Representative Burns credited his ‘‘Black Hawk and Grundy County ate. tie-breaking vote to the influence of women gained fame Friday by being In the 116th Congress, 102 women are his mother, to justice, and for the leg- the first in the state and probably the now serving in the House of Represent- acy of the Republican Party. In a first in the nation to take advantage of atives, including two women from statement explaining his vote, Rep- the privilege of equal suffrage.’’ That is Iowa, Representative ABBY FINKENAUER resentative Burn wrote: I appreciated the fact that an opportunity from the Waterloo paper. and CINDY AXNE. You would think that I would have In the last election, Iowans elected such as seldom comes to a mortal man to known about this while my mother was our first female Governor, Kim Rey- free seventeen million women from political slavery was mine. . . . I desired that my living. I didn’t know anything about it. nolds, one of nine women now serving party in both State and nation might say I have since learned that this photo as chief executive of their respective that it was a republican from the East moun- was widely distributed in newspapers States. tains of Tennessee . . . who made national across the country, illustrating the Today I pay tribute to all those who woman suffrage possible. . . . historic victory of women’s suffrage. blazed the trail to the ballot box and On August 18, 1920, the Volunteer This election in Iowa was held just 29 helped secure women’s right to vote. State became the 36th State to ratify hours after the official announcement At long last, the sacred right of fran- the amendment, securing the three- of the ratification of the 19th Amend- chise became a reality for all Ameri- fourths of the States required under ment. cans. It had been sought by women the U.S. Constitution. This photo of my mother also immor- since the American Revolution. When the U.S. Secretary of State cer- talized her vote for posterity. She did Through the decades, it gained momen- tified the results 8 days later, the 19th so without any fanfare. She never tum through relentless advocacy at the amendment became the law of the bragged about anything, including her grassroots. land. It ensured men and women in history-making vote in the local elec- A lot of credit is due to organizers of America would share equal rights to tion. In fact, it wasn’t until after she a convention called the Seneca Falls this fundamental civic right. had passed away by maybe 20 years Convention in New York State in the Like Harry Burn, I have a personal that I learned that my mother, Ruth summer of 1848. Just think how long story about my mother. My mother in- Grassley, was one of the very first that was before the 19th amendment fluenced my interest in government. women in Iowa to cast her vote. was finally adopted. In 1848 this con- For as long as I can remember, she While I was growing up, I didn’t real- vention lit a flame that became inex- sowed the seeds of my quest for public ize what a trailblazer she was from the tinguishable. They launched a civic office and a commitment to public standpoint of women’s suffrage. I knew movement for the ages with enough ox- service. she was a trailblazer in many other ygen to become a grassroots prairie For years, she taught students in a ways. Many suffragists wore their mis- fire. one-room schoolhouse about the three sion as a badge of honor for all to see. For more than half a century, this R’s—reading, writing, and arithmetic— With 50 years of fighting to get it, I organization of mostly women orga- as well as lifelong lessons of civic re- sure don’t blame them for doing that. nized with petitions, parades, and pro- sponsibility. At home, she taught the Others, like my mother, were equally tests, building momentum and con- Grassley kids around the kitchen table as proud to carry out their newfound stituencies at the State and Federal to stand up for our beliefs. Those right and civic duty in anonymity. I level. These early suffragists succeeded teachings were to choose right over am not surprised I never knew this in laying a cornerstone of equality for wrong, to waste not, want not, and to story about my mother. My mother generations to come. One of the most value hard work and the value of hard- cast her vote to make her voice count, fundamental rights of self-government earned money. She practiced what she perhaps not even realizing she was is the right to vote, and ratification of preached, putting honesty and integ- making history at that moment. the 19th amendment enshrined their rity first and foremost. Today, at this moment, I stand here sacred civic duty into our founding This photo I have beside me today as an Iowa farm boy, a proud son of a charter of freedom. was published in the Des Moines Reg- very early voter in Iowa—one of the I often say that the ballot box holds ister on August 30, 1920. Approximately first four, according to the Des Moines elected Members of Congress to ac- 8 or 10 days after Tennessee ratified it Register—and a U.S. Senator from count for the decisions we make on be- but only 1 day after the secretary of Iowa because I want to share her story half of those we represent. Our institu- State of the State of Iowa said women on the centennial anniversary marking tions of government, civic organiza- could now vote, we have this photo of Senate passage of the 19th Amendment. tions, system of free enterprise, places my mother voting. It sets the scene of As Americans, we celebrate the of work, schools, communities, and, a historic day near my family farm. Founding Fathers who enshrined the
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As someone erty for their daughters and grand- In 1872, she tried to register again. who grew up in music, we immediately daughters yet to come in the same doc- This time, she was told no, but she did bonded over that, as two people who ument. Today, we remember their leg- get election officials to admit that, in loved to play the piano. acy. Let’s respect their legacy. their words, ‘‘Mrs. Stebbins would have He was a true gentleman. If he gave A century after the Senate voted in all the required qualification of an you his word, you knew for a fact that favor of the 19th Amendment—on this elector, but for the fact of her being a he would keep it. His honesty and in- very day 100 years ago—I encourage all woman.’’ tegrity made him a joy to work with Americans to treasure their right to Catharine never did get to cast a bal- on the farm bill, as well as on so many vote. The suffragists of yesterday lot before she died in 1904. Yet I believe other issues. helped shape the course of history to she would be extremely proud of how He was deeply devoted to public serv- ensure all Americans today and for far we have come as a country and how ice, particularly fighting for his farm- sure in the future will carry the torch far we have come in Michigan. ers, for cotton farmers and others in of freedom, liberty, justice, and oppor- Last November, Michigan elected a the delta, protecting the waters of the tunity for all for generations to come. woman Governor—our second woman Mississippi Delta, and caring for Mis- I yield the floor. to be elected Governor—a woman sec- sissippi’s children. As author of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- retary of state, a woman attorney gen- Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthoriza- ator from Michigan. eral, reelected a woman to the U.S. tion Act of 2004, he helped provide Ms. STABENOW. Madam President, Senate, and elected three new women healthy food for children and families first, I want to congratulate the senior Members of the U.S. House of Rep- from Biloxi to Battle Creek and every- Senator from Iowa and say what a won- resentatives. It was extraordinary. where in between. derful story that is about his mom. That is progress, but in my mind, the Senator Cochran was a legislative And to see a picture like that—it is real progress was that being women legend in Mississippi, and he never such an inspiring story. He certainly wasn’t the story. We didn’t win because stopped fighting for his beloved Mag- has a lot to be proud of in many, many of the novelty of having all of these nolia State. He loved Mississippi, and I ways. women running for statewide office. We can tell you that Mississippi loved him I say to the Senator, now I know didn’t win thanks to some ‘‘pink wave’’ right back. I had a chance to see this more about you, knowing that you had that was talked about in the press. We lifelong love affair up close when I vis- such a smart and strong mom. That didn’t win because we focused on ited Mississippi with Senator Cochran tells me a lot. Thank you for sharing ‘‘women’s issues’’ because, as we know, back in 2013. At the time, I was chair of that. every issue is a woman’s issue. Instead, the Agriculture Committee, and Sen- I rise with two short topics today. each of us won because we were strong ator Cochran was the ranking member. First, I, too, want to commemorate the and qualified candidates who earned We were right in the middle of working 100th anniversary of the passage of the our nominations and ran forward-look- on the farm bill, and I was invited to 19th Amendment granting women the ing and positive campaigns focused on speak at the annual meeting of the Delta Council, which has been working right to vote. Even more so, I rise issues important to Michigan families. to promote economic development in today to celebrate the brave and deter- Everyone was judged on their own. People weren’t talking about our gen- Northwest Mississippi since 1935. mined women who fought so hard and I can tell you that you couldn’t find der and whether it was OK to have for so long for our right to make our a better Mississippian tour guide than women in all of these top positions; in- voices heard. Senator Cochran. I got to see the delta I remember coming into the U.S. stead, they were talking about our up close and listen to him talk about Senate in 2000 and finding out that it qualifications and who was the best the waters, the conservation programs wasn’t until 2001—the first year I was candidate. To me, that is truly his- he was such a champion for, and the here—that we actually had enough toric. people who depend on them, in that There is no question we still have a women in the Senate to have one soft drawl of his. Listening to him was long way to go. Women now make a woman on every committee, a woman’s like listening to poetry. voice on every committee. It is incred- quarter of this Chamber. We are one Senator Cochran certainly wasn’t ible, actually, that it took until 2001. out of four—a historic high. I think going to bring me all the way to Mis- But this was an important milestone at Catharine would agree with me that it sissippi without stopping by a few holy the time, as together we have been able should be at least 50 percent. That sites of that American form of music to achieve many different milestones would be a good goal. I think we are called the blues. We visited the iconic for women’s voices, and we see that maybe 54 percent of the voting popu- Po’ Monkey’s Lounge in Merigold—one continuing to happen. lation; that is good too. of the last rural juke joints in the I want to speak specifically about On this 100th anniversary of women’s State—and met its operator, a local Catharine Fish Stebbins, a woman right to vote, I am celebrating how far farmer named Willie Seaberry. We also from Detroit who was one of those we have come and the women, like stopped by Clarksdale Crossroads, women who fought so hard at the very Catharine, who worked so very hard to home of the Delta Blues Museum and beginning and on whose shoulders we get us here. Even more important, I the very spot where blues legend Rob- really stand. She may not have been as think we all should recommit ourselves ert Johnson said he sold his soul to the well known, but she was a suffragist to the fight to move forward. devil in exchange for songwriting suc- and an abolitionist. She signed the REMEMBERING THAD COCHRAN cess. Declaration of Sentiments at the first Madam President, I would like to I will never forget the picnic by the women’s rights convention in Seneca take one more minute to talk about a Mississippi River that he and others Falls in 1848. dear friend of mine who is no longer hosted for me. If you have never been One of the resolutions in that docu- with us, who had a funeral yesterday to a good old-fashioned Mississippi ment said: ‘‘It is the duty of the women and one today in Mississippi. I want to cookout, then I suggest you book a of this country to secure to themselves pay tribute to someone I was honored ticket right now. The only thing there their sacred right to elective fran- to call my friend, and I know that was more of than food was southern chise,’’ and she took that very seri- many other Members on both sides of hospitality. I might have been the ously. the aisle feel exactly the same way. token Yankee, but I was welcomed as In 1871, accompanied by her husband, Thad Cochran was the senior Senator one of their own. Catharine tried to register to vote. She from Mississippi, but he was so much At every stop along the way, Senator was told no. She tried again, this time more. He was a wonderful musician. I Cochran was just beaming with pride.
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She showed great We were from different political parties 1870, Louisa Ann Swain, of Laramie, courage and resolve by then running and different generations, but we both WY, became the first woman in the for election—and she did this against loved the blues and loved to play the United States—in the history of the en- the advice of close family and friends— piano. We were both passionate about tire country—to vote in a general elec- and she won. On January 5, 1925, Nellie agriculture and protecting the waters tion. Tayloe Ross became the first U.S. in our States, and we both deeply be- Twenty years later, Wyoming re- woman to be sworn in as Governor, lieved in bridging differences and work- affirmed its commitment to women’s serving with distinction until 1927. She ing together to keep our country mov- rights as we sought statehood. Wyo- didn’t stop there. Nellie Ross went on ing forward. ming, categorically, refused to enter to become the first female Director of In his final speech on the Senate the Union without the right for women the United States Mint, serving five floor, Senator Cochran said this: to vote. When standing on principle be- terms here in Washington from 1933 to We have engaged in heated arguments. But came a major sticking point, Wyoming 1953. She died in 1977 at the age of 101. even in full disagreement, I believe all our stuck to its guns on women’s equality. I want to recognize another Wyoming motivations begin at the same point: the sin- In fact, retaining women’s right to trailblazer today—educator Estelle cere desire to serve our States and country. vote was so essential that Charles Reel. Estelle Reel was the first woman Senator Cochran was always able to Burritt, of Johnson County, a delegate elected to Wyoming’s statewide office see the good in others, and I firmly be- to the Wyoming Constitutional Con- as the superintendent of public instruc- lieve that the Senate and our country vention, famously declared: ‘‘If we can- tion. Only 1 year later, in 1895, she be- would be a kinder, better place if more not come into the union of states with came the first woman confirmed by the of us would follow his lead. a platform of right, why then we will U.S. Senate to a Federal position, the Senator Cochran was, above all, a stay out and willingly remain in a ter- Superintendent of Indian Schools. statesman, and he was my friend. For ritorial form of government until all of There are a few more Wyoming that, I will always be grateful. I want us have passed away to the grave.’’ women firsts whom I would like to to offer his family and friends and the That is how important this issue was mention. entire State of Mississippi my deepest to the people of my home State of Wyo- On March 7, 1870, Esther Hobart Mor- condolences. ming. ris was the first woman to serve on a I yield the floor. In Congress, Joseph Carey was here jury. That jury was in Laramie, WY. I suggest the absence of a quorum. as a Wyoming delegate to the U.S. She was also the first female justice of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The House of Representatives. He presented the peace, appointed on February 17, clerk will call the roll. the case for statehood in the House of 1870. The senior assistant legislative clerk Representatives. He emphasized the In 1870, Wyoming’s Mary Atkinson proceeded to call the roll. strong values of the people of Wyo- became our country’s first female The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. ming, values that included political court bailiff. BLACKBURN). The Senator from Wyo- parity between men and women. Mem- Wyoming was also home to the first ming. bers of Congress opposed to women’s all-woman city government, elected in Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I suffrage meanwhile argued strongly 1920 in Jackson, WY, and they are ask unanimous consent that the order against Wyoming becoming a State. shown here in this photograph as Wyo- for the quorum call be rescinded. One Representative opposed to state- ming’s trailblazing women. The Jack- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without hood even remarked—and I will quote son Press dubbed them ‘‘the petticoat objection, it is so ordered. him from the RECORD of the House of government.’’ 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT Representatives. He said: ‘‘Mr. Speak- Clearly, the people of Wyoming and Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I er, I do not hesitate to say that in my all Americans owe an incredible debt of come to the floor today as part of our judgment the franchise has been too gratitude to the Nation’s extraordinary national celebration of the 100th anni- liberally extended.’’ It is a Member of women leaders, past and present, so versary of U.S. women’s suffrage. the House of Representatives arguing this year, we celebrate those first laws Now, 100 years ago today, on June 4, against allowing Wyoming to become a that gave women the right to vote and 1919, Congress passed the 19th Amend- State. ensured their full participation in our ment to the Constitution giving women Well, Wyoming, of course, won the democracy. the right to vote. This hard-fought leg- debate narrowly. On March 26, 1890, the Thank you, Madam President. islative victory would ensure women’s U.S. House of Representatives nar- I yield the floor. full participation in our democracy. rowly passed the Wyoming statehood The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- On August 18 of 1920, women’s suf- bill by a vote of 139 to 127. The measure ator from Alabama. frage became U.S. law. Now, some of passed the Senate a few months later, Mr. JONES. Madam President, before the people watching may not know and then on July 10, 1890—that is the I get into my initial remarks, let me that Wyoming was actually more than day we became a State—President Ben- commend my colleague, the Senator 50 years ahead of the Nation when it jamin Harrison signed Wyoming’s from Wyoming. I didn’t know about all came to women voting. That is a fact. statehood into law, naming the 44th of the Wyoming women having been This year, people back home in Wyo- State the ‘‘Equality State’’—not the first in women’s issues. I congratulate ming are celebrating both the 100th an- ‘‘Cowboy State,’’ not a ‘‘Western that State, and I hope that, given the niversary of the U.S. women’s right to State’’ but the ‘‘Equality State.’’ Let record number of women we have in vote and the 150th anniversary of Wyo- me just say that my State may have this body and in the Congress of the ming women’s right to vote. Wyoming been the 44th State to enter the Union, United States, we will continue that truly is the Nation’s trailblazer when but Wyoming will always be the first march toward progress that Wyoming it comes to women’s equality. when it comes to women’s rights. started over 150 years ago. Many people think of Wyoming as Wyoming has declared 2019 as ‘‘The H.R. 2157 the Cowboy State, and that name hon- Year of Wyoming Women,’’ and on De- Madam President, today I rise to ors our State’s great western heritage, cember 10 of this year, Wyoming will speak about a disaster so many of our but Wyoming is also known as the celebrate Wyoming’s Women’s Suffrage American citizens have experienced Equality State—the first State in the Day. It is a time to pay tribute to Wyo- over the last few months. I am not Nation to grant women the right to ming’s many women trailblazers, such talking about the historic flooding vote, long before statehood, actually, as Nellie Tayloe Ross, who was Wyo- that has taken place in the Midwest. I because, on December 10, 1869, the Wyo- ming’s 14th Governor and the first am not talking about the devastating
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On the left loving people everywhere march with you. In tragic and deadly natural disasters, but company with our brave Allies and brothers- the disaster I want to talk about for a side of this graphic is the ‘‘before’’ pic- in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring few moments today is the self-imposed ture. We had a record cotton crop that about the destruction of the German war disaster that was created by this U.S. was ready to be harvested, and every- machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny Government that has taken place in one was excited about the bumper crop over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and se- the wake of these storms and natural we had. Hurricane Michael came curity for ourselves in a free world. disasters. through, and, with no pun intended, it He ended his comments by saying: President Trump and certain Mem- was just gone with the wind—literally I have full confidence in your courage, de- bers of Congress on both sides of the wiped out. That was last fall. votion to duty and skill in battle. We will ac- aisle have managed to take what has Then it was in March that the tor- cept nothing less than full Victory! traditionally been a bipartisan process nado season once again hit Alabama. Good luck! And let us all beseech the bless- and turn it into a political mess. It This is one photograph, but I can show ing of Almighty God upon this great and began last December when the Presi- you many of the devastating effects of noble undertaking. dent decided to insist on funding for the tornado that touched down in Lee It was an undertaking not just re- some type of wall along our southern County in March, killing 23 people. I markable for its logistical effort and border. That demand resulted in the myself visited there with the first re- massive supply planning but for what longest government shutdown in our sponders to comfort those who had lost it meant to humanity: a mobilization Nation’s history. It also set off a series loved ones and had lost everything. in the name of freedom to stand What you cannot see in this picture of delays for badly needed disaster re- against evil and a massive undertaking is the littered countryside of Lee Coun- lief. Only after the President dropped uncertain of outcome to fight oppres- ty, littered with not only the splin- his demand for wall funding could the sion for a free world. tered trees but with people’s lives— government once again open and re- I hope every American will take their homes, their belongings, their sume full operations. some time this week to reflect on that After the government reopened and mobile homes that were scattered massive undertaking 75 years ago that disaster relief was proposed in this new throughout the entire area. All was ultimately led to the liberation of Eu- Congress, the President was locked lost in that area and in Beauregard and rope, the destruction of Adolf Hitler, in Smith Station. Yet these folks into a political dispute with leaders in and the end of World War II and to re- couldn’t get the disaster relief they Puerto Rico and refused to provide the flect on the sacrifice and courage, the needed in a timely manner because it necessary aid to those American citi- selfless acts of bravery, and the stories was being held up by the President and zens—American citizens—and yet an- of families who never saw a loved one Congress. These folks had been through other stalemate thus began. As that return. so much already, and the fact that we stalemate dragged on, the President The decision to move forward with put them through so many months of once again injected the issue of border the invasion was reached in late 1943. uncertainty while they were waiting security and immigration into the un- By May of 1944, nearly 3 million Allied for help from their elected representa- related discussions regarding disaster troops were amassed in southern Eng- tives is really unconscionable. land. Gathered along with the millions relief. Finally, after a delay of several Now that this bill has passed—and I months that saw the occurrence of ad- of soldiers was the largest armada in am assuming that as soon as the Presi- world history, with over 4,000 ships ditional weather-related disasters, the dent comes back, he will sign it, as he President, just as he had done with the from Canada, the United States, and signaled he would—I want to thank my Great Britain. There were 11,000 air- most recent government shutdown in senior colleague from Alabama, Sen- planes that participated in the inva- January, resumed his political de- ator SHELBY, and Senator LEAHY for sion, pounding the shores and Nazi po- mands and signaled he would sign a their leadership in getting this bill sitions, and delivering supplies and clean bill that included only disaster across the finish line. I want to also thousands of troops up and down the relief. say a special word of thanks to my coast of France. That bill passed the Senate a couple neighbors from Georgia, Senator ISAK- The assault began shortly after mid- of weeks ago by unanimous consent. SON and Senator PERDUE, who worked night on June 6, 1944, with Allied Unfortunately, it did not pass the tirelessly—so hard—to make this bi- bombers attacking targets along the House last week because of three indi- partisan deal such that the President coast and inland. More than 24,000 viduals who refused to let it pass the would sign it. House also with unanimous agreement. Although it took far too long, I am American, British, and Canadian air- It was only after the President with- certainly grateful that farmers and borne assault troops and 1,200 aircraft drew his demands that the bill got to Americans across the country who followed the air bombardment. At 1:30 the Senate floor with enough support have suffered from these disasters, ex- a.m., the 101st Airborne Division began to garner the necessary votes to pass. perienced them firsthand, can finally landing behind Utah Beach, and the What was interesting about the bill breathe a sigh of relief today because 82nd Airborne Division began landing that passed by unanimous consent in of the disaster relief bill that has fi- at 2:30 a.m. The second phase on the the Senate a couple of weeks ago and nally been passed. coast began at 5:30 a.m. when six Allied passed the House of Representatives (The remarks of Mr. JONES per- divisions and numerous small units just last night was the ‘‘lo and behold’’ taining to the introduction of S. 1708 began landing on five beaches. In total, moment as Republicans voted for the and S. 1709 are printed in today’s the Allies landed more than 160,000 bill last night. A month ago, they had RECORD under ‘‘Statements on Intro- troops at Normandy—73,000 American, voted against an almost identical bill duced Bills and Joint Resolutions.’’) along with 83,115 British and Canadian in order to please the President. They Mr. JONES. I yield the floor. forces—on Gold, Juno, and Sword obediently switched their votes to aye The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Beaches. when the President signaled his sup- ator from Colorado. By the end of the first day, Allied port. 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY casualties were estimated at 10,000 Folks, I think it is somewhat shame- Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, 75 killed, wounded, and missing in action: ful to play politics with people’s lives years ago tomorrow, June 5, 1944, Gen- 6,603 Americans, 2,700 British, and 946 the way we have done in this Congress eral Dwight D. Eisenhower gave a Canadians. From D-Day through Au- over the last few months—to play poli- speech to U.S. soldiers the day before gust 21, the Allies landed more than 2 tics with people’s lives and their liveli- the invasion of Normandy. million men in northern France and
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Here is the rub: With- mandy, France, are the words: ‘‘From Federal Reserve Bank of San Fran- out a clear market signal in the form the heart of our land flows the blood of cisco; the investment giant BlackRock; of a price on carbon, there will be little our youth, given to you in the name of EPA economists and scientists; the incentive to innovate. How do you in- freedom.’’ Let us never forget the sac- Urban Land Institute; the investment novate away a $650 billion annual sub- rifice of the greatest treasure this Na- advisory firm Mercer; the European sidy? How does the market work to re- tion has and what these men and Central Bank; and the investment advi- duce carbon pollution when carbon pol- women did for a free world and free sory firm Sarasin & Partners. All have lution is free? Innovations like carbon people. separately warned about climate capture and storage aren’t cheap. I yield the floor. change’s tanking the economy. There is not much of a business case The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- There are agricultural as well as fi- for these innovations—it is hard to see ator from Rhode Island. nancial warnings. In April, the big food the revenue proposition—unless we put CLIMATE CHANGE companies—Danone, Mars, Nestle, and a price on carbon. Then innovation Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- Unilever—announced that they would happens. dent, one of the things I have noticed begin advocating for Federal action on Am I wrong about market theory? over the years that I have given these climate change. They see the risk cli- Let’s go to Milton Friedman, the climate speeches is that corporate en- mate change poses to the world’s agri- Nobel Prize-winning patron saint of gagement on climate change has been cultural and water supplies. market theory. He was unambiguous one-sided, let’s just say. It is clear who Their preferred solution? A price on about pricing pollution. my adversaries have been—Big Oil, the carbon: He was asked: Was there a case for coal lobby, the Koch brothers, and Establish an ambitious carbon pricing sys- the government to do something about some very powerful corporate trade as- tem that sends a clear signal to the market- pollution? sociations—the American Petroleum place to reduce economy-wide greenhouse He responded: gas emissions aligned with the Paris Agree- Institute, the National Association of ment goal to keep global temperature in- Yes, there’s a case for the government to Manufacturers, and the most powerful crease well below 2-degrees centigrade. An do something. There’s always a case for the of all, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, appropriate carbon pricing structure should government to do something about it . . . so-called. In my view, it is more prop- be transparent in how prices are set, equi- when what two people do affects a third erly called the U.S. Chamber of Carbon. table in how revenue is appropriated to miti- party [ . . . ] But the question is, What’s the gate costs on the most vulnerable commu- best way to do it? And the best way to do it These adversaries have managed a big- is not to have bureaucrats in Washington money campaign, first, to sow doubt nities, and built to ensure our global com- petitiveness. write rules and regulations. . . . The way to about or outright deny climate change do it is to impose a tax on the cost of the and, second, to block action in Con- I fully agree. pollutants . . . and make an incentive for gress and Federal agencies to limit car- Following on those food companies’ . . . manufacturers and for consumers to bon pollution. heels, Microsoft announced that it, too, keep down the amount of pollution. The International Monetary Fund would begin advocating in Congress for So, yes, putting a price on pollution just estimated fossil fuel subsidies in Federal climate action. It joined the to give an incentive to innovation is the United States at $650 billion for Climate Leadership Council—a group core free market principle. 2015. Yes, that is ‘‘billion’’ with a ‘‘b.’’ of economists, policymakers, busi- I happen to share that faith in the When you are defending that kind of nesses, and environmental groups— power of the market to drive innova- subsidy, you spare no expense, which formed in 2017, to advance a price on tion when the market is working. But explains the millions of dollars spent carbon. Like the food companies, it is not going to happen when the mar- by the fossil fuel industry and its trade Microsoft sees a Federal price on car- ket is distorted by a $650 billion sub- group cronies in opposing climate bills, bon as the best policy to tackle climate sidy. in supporting phony climate denial change. That is why I filed a carbon pricing front groups, and in funding election Then, in May, 13 more companies an- bill to help correct that fossil fuel sub- attacks against candidates who might nounced the CEO Climate Dialogue to sidy and balance the market, so those try to limit carbon pollution. advocate for climate action. Once principles can go to work. While the fossil fuel industry has again, these companies declared that At the end of May, 75 companies been running roughshod around Wash- they supported a price on carbon: came to Capitol Hill to advocate for ington, the rest of corporate America An economy-wide price on carbon is the carbon pricing. Together, those compa- has sat on its hands. Even companies best way to use the power of the market to nies operate in all 50 States, have an- achieve carbon reduction goals, in a simple, with gauzy website offerings on cli- coherent and efficient manner. We desire to nual revenues over $2.5 trillion, and mate and strong sustainability policies do this at the least cost to the economy and have a market value of nearly $2.5 tril- within the company have done vir- households. Markets will also spur innova- lion. tually nothing to support climate ac- tion, and create and preserve quality jobs in These companies met with dozens of tion in Congress. I could name names, a growing low-carbon economy. lawmakers, both Democrats and Re- but that would make it a very long Note that last sentence: ‘‘Markets publicans, to make the case for a price speech because, basically, everybody in will also spur innovation, and create on carbon—that it is the commonsense corporate America has been absent and preserve quality jobs in a growing policy to dramatically reduce carbon here. low-carbon economy.’’ pollution, drive the transition to a low There are, at long last, signs that One of the weird things about all of carbon economy, and grow jobs and the corporate America is waking up to the the remorseless opposition to climate economy. There is enormous economic climate fight it has been losing in action out of the U.S. Chamber of Com- and scientific support for that argu- Washington. When and if corporate merce and the National Association of ment. There is little opposition to that America finally engages in the serious Manufacturers is that there is a heck argument or at least little opposition support of climate action, Congress of a lot of commerce and a heck of a lot that can’t be traced back to the mis- will, once again, spring to life. After a of manufacturing in climate change so- chief of the fossil fuel industry and its 10-year drought, we could again see bi- lutions. So why are they so against front groups. I hope my colleagues lis- partisan legislation to reduce carbon them? It is an anomaly but not the tened. pollution. only anomaly in climate denial. I also hope that other companies join Why this new spurt of corporate en- Republican colleagues who wax po- in and help the American business gagement on climate change? etic about the free market seem not to community make climate action a
VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04JN6.030 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S3188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 4, 2019 Washington, DC, priority. It can’t just More than three decades ago, Rep- during symbol of the victory that we be talk. The fossil fuel industry isn’t resentative Claudine Schneider and celebrate today. going to just walk away from a $650 bil- Senator John Chafee, both Republicans It has often been said, as Emerson lion annual subsidy. To offset the mil- from Rhode Island, introduced com- put it, that ‘‘there is properly no his- lions spent by the fossil fuel bandits prehensive legislation to address cli- tory; only biography.’’ The story of defending their license to pollute for mate change—from Republicans, three women’s suffrage is an anthology of re- free is going to require some real effort decades ago. Since then, the fossil fuel markable biographies. on the part of corporate America. industry’s campaign to obstruct cli- Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia It is also going to take corporate mate progress has succeeded, but at a Mott led the Seneca Falls Convention America getting control over the U.S. terrible price. Every day that we fail to of 1848. This marked the first time that Chamber of Commerce and the Na- address our climate crisis is a day that American women formally demanded tional Association of Manufacturers. we mortgage our children’s and our the vote. The convention produced the The watchdog group InfluenceMap has grandchildren’s futures. landmark Declaration of Sentiments. analyzed business associations around Through these long decades, the good Using the Declaration of Independence the world. They found that the Cham- guys in corporate America have been as a template, it states: ‘‘We hold these ber and NAM—the National Associa- conspicuously absent. This recent ac- truths to be self-evident: That all men tion of Manufacturers—are the worst— tivity makes me optimistic—opti- and women are created equal.’’ the worst—the most obstructive when mistic that the business community The early women’s rights movement it comes to climate action. Here they seems to be finally stepping up and op- was closely linked to the abolition of are, rock bottom: U.S. Chamber of timistic that bipartisanship can be re- slavery. Lucretia Mott made her posi- Commerce, National Association of stored. tion clear. She said: Manufacturers—tail end of the worst. Eyes are beginning to flutter open ‘‘I have no idea of submitting tamely to in- Why? Why are the Chamber and NAM around here. Now it is time not just to justice inflicted either on me or on the slave. the worst? If the majority of large wake up but to get to work. I will oppose it with all the moral powers companies in America support climate I yield the floor. with which I am endowed.’’ action, why do these two trade associa- I suggest the absence of a quorum. Among the most vigorous advocates tions remain so opposed? Why are they The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of women’s suffrage were those who the worst? clerk will call the roll. knew too well the lash of oppression, I strongly recommend that if you are The bill clerk proceeded to call the the escaped slaves Frederick Douglass, a corporate member of one of these two roll. Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman. organizations—if you are a corporate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Another very important incident in member of the U.S. Chamber of Com- ator from Maine. the march of history occurred in 1872. merce, if you are a corporate member Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I Susan B. Anthony and 14 other women of the National Association of Manu- ask unanimous consent that the order in Rochester, New York, illegally voted facturers—that you demand an audit— for the quorum call be rescinded. in that year’s Presidential election. that you demand an audit of these The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without They were promptly arrested. Susan B. trade associations’ funding because objection. Anthony was put on trial, convicted, here is what I expect you will find: You 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT and ordered to pay a fine of $100 or face will find that while they had you out Ms. COLLINS. As the senior Repub- imprisonment. Imagine—for voting. on the front porch as a prop for the lican woman in the Senate today, I am She bravely refused, saying that she neighbors to see, they were in the back pleased to begin a series of speeches, would never submit to this ‘‘high-hand- room, secretly pocketing big money along with my good friend from Cali- ed outrage upon my citizen’s rights.’’ from fossil fuel interests to stop cli- fornia, the senior Democratic woman The authorities wisely chose not to mate legislation. My belief is that the Senator, Mrs. DIANNE FEINSTEIN, to pursue collecting the fine. fossil fuel industry has given both the commemorate a significant milestone Suffrage leaders realized that noth- Chamber and NAM so much money in our Nation’s history. One hundred ing short of a constitutional amend- that those two organizations have years ago today, the Senate finally ment would do—one modelled after the chumped—chumped—their member or- passed the 19th Amendment, which af- 15th Amendment, which granted the ganizations by ignoring their views on firmed the right of women to vote in vote to all men regardless of race. climate in order to keep the money elections. With new leaders—such as Carrie pouring in secretly from the fossil fuel All of us recall that in 1775, as the Chapman Catt and, later, Alice Paul— industry. Second Continental Congress was forg- stepping forward, a strategy was devel- The members are in a position to find ing a new Nation conceived in liberty, oped to use every peaceful instrument out. Ask. Demand an audit. Find out if Abigail Adams admonished her hus- to change the hearts and minds of po- you have been chumped by the organi- band John to ‘‘remember the ladies.’’ litical leaders and the public. In addi- zations you support. Despite Abigail Adam’s advice, it took tion to marches, rallies, and petitions, This trade association obstruction by nearly a century and a half for women they enlisted the power of the pulpit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the to achieve their rightful place as full and the press in their just cause. National Association of Manufacturers U.S. citizens. It took more than four decades for has to change, but it will not until On June 4, 1919, the U.S. Senate this strategy to succeed, and strong these trade associations’ member com- passed the 19th Amendment to our Maine women played key roles. Kath- panies demand a stop to the obstruc- Constitution. The courage and deter- erine Reed Balentine, the daughter of tion and demand real support for car- mination exhibited by generations of the legendary Speaker of the House of bon pricing. women and men were rewarded in just Representatives, Thomas Brackett Let me close with a word of warning. two sentences: Reed, led the Maine Woman Suffrage The alarms are ringing loudly. As one The rights of citizens of the United States Association. Author and activist Flor- scientist recently said: ‘‘The ocean is to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the ence Brooks Whitehouse became a na- screaming.’’ Financial crises loom. Our United States or by any State on account of tionally known suffrage organizer and failure over the last three decades to sex. Congress shall have the power to enforce offered these words to opponents of address the climate crisis is a black this article by appropriate legislation. this cause: ‘‘This you must know; the mark against both our democracy and That is it. Those are the words of the world is mine, as yours.’’ our system of free market capitalism. 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women I am proud to report that when the Creepy-crawly political subservience to the right to vote. 19th Amendment came to the Senate fossil fuel interests has degraded Amer- It is an honor today to join my 24 floor on that historic day, exactly 100 ican democracy, and free market cap- women Senate colleagues in cospon- years ago, both of Maine’s Senators, italism is conspicuously failing to soring a resolution commemorating Republicans Bert Fernald and Fred- meet the climate challenge. That can this centennial. The yellow roses that erick Hale, were among the 56 voting in change, but it has to change fast. we are wearing are a historic and en- favor. Following Senate passage, all
VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04JN6.032 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3189 that remained was for 36 of the 48 here, for your care, for your concern, Last Congress, I became the first States to vote for ratification. and for your vigilance on all issues woman to serve as the ranking member Maine became the 19th State to rat- that affect women. Thank you so of the Senate Judiciary Committee. ify the 19th Amendment, but it wasn’t much. This is especially significant for me be- easy. An earlier popular referendum on Madam President, I am very proud to cause I was inspired by Anita Hill’s tes- women’s suffrage in Maine got clob- join SUSAN COLLINS and all of my col- timony before the all-male Senate Ju- bered at the polls by a margin of nearly leagues on the floor today to celebrate diciary Committee to run for this of- 2 to 1. Of course, women were not al- the 100th anniversary of Congress’s fice. lowed to vote on their own future, passing the 19th Amendment to the Even though there are more women which obviously skewed the results. U.S. Constitution. in leadership positions across indus- Recognizing the inherent unfairness Before the 19th Amendment, women tries, there is still work to be done. Ac- of the situation, Maine’s Republican were actually denied the same basic cording to the American Association of Governor, Carl Milliken, called an civil rights as men. We were not al- University Women, in 2017 women emergency session of the State legisla- lowed to attend a college. We could not earned between 77 cents and 53 cents ture and ushered the measure through become doctors, lawyers, or politicians. for every dollar earned by men. by a vote of 72 to 68. Married women had no right to prop- SUSAN COLLINS, we still have a long By the summer of 1920, only one more erty, and even though women were re- way to go, it seems to me. State was needed to reach the magic quired to follow the law, they had no In addition, women continue to face number of 36. The Nation’s eyes were say in electing their lawmakers. discrimination and harassment at on the State of Tennessee, where the Simply put, women were second-class school and in the office, as well as high amendment was before the legislature. citizens. So it is against this backdrop rates of sexual violence. The outlook was discouraging. After that the women’s suffrage movement Before I close, I would like to address two rollcall votes, suffrage opponents, took shape decades ago to fight to an issue that has unfortunately been in who wore red roses on their lapels, achieve equality for us, and the fight the news quite a bit lately; that is, the were in a dead heat with the yellow began at the polls. latest attacks on women’s health and rose supporters. If the measure failed In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson reproductive rights. We should not for- to pass in Tennessee, the 19th Amend- faced a tough reelection campaign. At get what Justice Ginsburg told the ment would not be ratified. the time, 12 States allowed women to Senate Judiciary Committee during At the last possible moment, the vote. The newly formed Women’s Party her confirmation hearings in 1992. I was youngest Tennessee lawmaker, Harry campaigned forcefully in most States there, and here is what she said: Burn, despite the red rose that he against Wilson because of his strong The decision whether or not to bear a child wore—which indicated you were in op- opposition to women’s suffrage. As a is central to a woman’s life, to her well-being position—cast his vote in favor of rati- result, women voted against Wilson by and dignity. It is a decision she must make fication. notable margins, causing the first for herself. When Government controls that After evading an angry mob by known gender gap in a Presidential decision for her, she is being treated as less climbing out of a third floor window in election. than a fully adult human responsible for her the Maine Capitol Building and hiding Although Woodrow Wilson ulti- own choices. in the attic, Representative Burn ex- mately won a second term, the Wom- In the past month, six States have plained that he changed his mind after en’s Party made clear that they were a passed blatantly unconstitutional laws he received a letter from his mother, force to be reckoned with. I could not that effectively ban abortion, even in telling him: ‘‘Don’t forget to be a good be more proud of the suffragists who cases of rape and incest. These new re- boy’’ and to do the right thing. fought for decades to secure our right strictions are especially concerning in I am sure the Presiding Officer is to vote and laid the groundwork for a light of the new conservative majority very familiar with this story. woman’s right to hold office. It is be- on the Supreme Court, which has long One of my inspirations in public serv- cause of fearless, hardworking women signaled its opposition to women’s re- ice, Maine Senator Margaret Chase like Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, and Doro- productive rights. Just last month, in a Smith, once addressed the question of thy Day that I stand here today on the case challenging abortion restrictions what is a woman’s proper place. Her fa- floor of the Senate representing the in Indiana, Justice Thomas authored mous short answer was this: ‘‘Every- largest State in the Union, California. an opinion comparing contraceptives where.’’ In the first elections held after the to eugenics and demonstrated a clear The rest of her answer describes the 19th Amendment was ratified, women hostility to Griswold and Roe. Between importance of the struggle and the suc- won public office in 23 States. Today, the Indiana case, the various unconsti- cess that we celebrate today. She said: women are represented in all levels of tutional State laws, and other repro- ‘‘If there is any proper place for women government—Federal, State, and local. ductive rights cases on the Court’s today, it is that of alert and respon- In 1992, the first year I was elected to docket, many legal observers believe sible citizens in the fullest sense of the the Senate, a historic number of Roe today remains in jeopardy. word.’’ women won elected office. Twenty-four As a U.S. Senator, I will continue It is a great pleasure to join my col- new women were elected to the U.S. fighting for equal rights for women, leagues—particularly the senior Demo- House of Representatives that year, and I will honor the legacy of women cratic woman Senator, DIANNE FEIN- and four women—Senators MURRAY, who blazed the trail. I am honored to STEIN of California—in saluting those Boxer, Mosley-Braun, and I—were recognize those women and the great, courageous, and persistent elected to the Senate. Last year, near- progress we have made as we com- women who, over many long decades ly a century after Congress passed the memorate the 100th anniversary of and through much difficulty, guided 19th Amendment, women set another Congress passing the 19th Amendment our Nation to that proper place by giv- record with 102 women serving in Con- to the U.S. Constitution. ing women the long, overdue right to gress and 3 more holding seats on the I yield the floor. be full citizens in this country—the U.S. Supreme Court. So women are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- right to vote. still shattering the glass ceilings. ator from Maine. Madam President, it is now my great In 2014, Janet Yellen became the first Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I pleasure to yield to my friend and dis- woman to lead the Federal Reserve. In thank the Senator from California for tinguished colleague, Senator FEIN- 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first her remarks and yield time now to the STEIN. woman to be nominated by a major po- Senator from Illinois, Ms. DUCKWORTH. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- litical party for President of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator from California United States. And just this year, after ator from Illinois. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I want to thank being elected the first female Speaker Ms. DUCKWORTH. Madam President, my distinguished colleague from the of the House in 2007, NANCY PELOSI be- I come to the floor today to honor great State of Maine. Thank you so came the first woman to be reelected some of the Founders of our Nation much, Susan. Thank you for your work Speaker of the House. who all too often don’t get their due—
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It wasn’t perfected in the 18th cen- The senior assistant legislative clerk as a ‘‘demanding screecher’’ and ‘‘a tury when the ink dried on the four proceeded to call the roll. woman who ought to have more sense.’’ original pages of the Constitution. Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I Walking in parades in support of the It was shaped by women like Abigail ask unanimous consent that the order right to vote, women had insults and Adams, whom I named my first daugh- for the quorum call be rescinded. worse hurled at them. Suffragists were ter after. It was strengthened by suf- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without physically attacked. fragists like Sojourner Truth, who objection, it is so ordered. Beginning in June of 1917, it got worked tirelessly to better the country Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I much worse. Here in Washington, DC, that had kept her in chains, who used recognize the Senator from Alaska, Ms. police began arresting women who were her emancipation to call for freedom MURKOWSKI. picketing the White House in support and a voice for all women—Black, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of suffrage for ‘‘obstructing sidewalk White, you name it. It was formed by ator from Alaska is recognized. traffic.’’ Throughout the summer and Illinoisans like Ida B. Wells, who de- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, into the fall, women who refused to pay manded that women of color have a I rise today to join my colleagues as we the fine were sent to the Women’s place at the forefront of the suffrage commemorate the 100th anniversary of Workhouse in Lorton, VA, or the dis- movement. It was forged by women the date Congress sent to the States trict jail, where conditions were de- like Mary Livermore, who channeled this question: the ratification of a con- plorable. Rats ran free in the prison. her frustration over women’s inequal- stitutional amendment granting The food was infested with maggots. ity into action, spearheading Chicago’s women the right to vote. Alice Paul, a leader of the National first-ever suffrage convention 150 years Our ancestors have long sought the Woman’s Party, and about 71 other ago and marking Illinois as a leader in promise of a better life for themselves women began a hunger strike while in the fight for women’s rights. and their children. Many of our jail and for months suffered force-feed- Our democracy was sharpened by a forebearers came to this country seek- ing of raw eggs in milk through nasal group of Illinoisans who traveled to ing religious liberty, economic secu- gastric tubes. In November, 33 of the Washington, DC, in 1913, joining thou- rity, or personal freedom. imprisoned suffragists were beaten by sands of other women in their march Since 1788, they were drawn to the guards by order of the prison super- down Pennsylvania Avenue—protesters promise of these words: ‘‘We the People intendent. One woman’s hands were who were vilified, berated, jostled, of the United States, in Order to form handcuffed high above her head on the tripped, and even jailed but who with- a more perfect Union, establish Jus- prison door for an entire night. Some stood it all to call for a constitutional tice, insure domestic Tranquility, pro- were left unconscious. amendment giving women the right to vide for the common defence, promote Sojourner Truth, Lucy Stone, Julia vote. the general Welfare, and secure the Ward Howe, Ida B. Wells, Mary Church This Union was made more perfect Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and Terrell, Alice Paul, and others are when the 19th Amendment finally our Posterity, do ordain and establish widely known as suffragist leaders. passed Congress 100 years ago today. this Constitution for the United States There were millions of others across These women raised their voices on of America.’’ the country doing what they could in the picket lines so that we could make Today, most in this body and across their own families, in their own com- ours heard at the polls. They risked the country would agree that a wom- munities and States, to advance wom- safety and security, withstood hypoc- an’s full participation in the life of her en’s rights. They marched, protested, risy and overcame misogyny, refusing community and Nation are crucial if sewed flags and banners, and spoke up to stay silent so that their daughters the promise laid out in our Constitu- at home and in their hometowns. and their daughters’ daughters would tion’s preamble is ever to be fully real- inherit the democracy they deserved. ized. In the following 100 years since the For that, we are forever in their debt. But in 1788 and for many years there- Senate sent the women’s right to vote Of course, every American’s right to after, women could not own property, to the States for ratification, the right vote wasn’t truly secured that day in could not open a bank account on their to vote gave women the power to 1919, nor was it secured later that own, or even control the money that change their lives and to impact our week, when Illinois became one of the they earned through their own work. Nation in so many positive and pro- first States to ratify the amendment, They could not control their destiny found ways. As a result, our Nation has or in 1965, when Lyndon B. Johnson or, indeed, their own bodies. Justice, made incredible strides. picked up a pen and signed the Voting tranquility, the general welfare, and Today, in 2019, it may be difficult for Rights Act into law. the blessings of liberty were, for some to imagine an America without It still is not secure today—not when women, what men said they were. women leaders in every conceivable en- voter suppression tactics still block so That all began to change on June 4, deavor. Amazing women have contrib- many people of color from the ballot, 1919, the date when finally, after so uted to our Nation in countless ways, when voter roll purges are still com- many years of struggle and failure, the both large and small. We have moved mon and some in power are still fight- required number of Senators voted aye from the horse and buggy era to put- ing to install modern-day poll taxes. for House Joint Resolution 1, ‘‘pro- ting a man on the moon, but man So we can’t get complacent. What posing an amendment to the Constitu- would not have gotten there and back began at Seneca Falls continues with tion extending the right of suffrage to without women mathematicians and us today, as it now falls to our genera- women.’’ It was very simple yet in- engineers. tion to keep alive the work of yester- tensely powerful, a resolution with just While few colleges admitted women a day’s suffragists, to keep pushing for one article that read: century ago, by 1980 more women than bills like the Voting Rights Advance- The right of citizens of the United States men earned bachelor’s degrees. Since ment Act to ensure that bigoted State to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the 1919, women are able to enter any pro- laws don’t disenfranchise any Amer- United States or by any State on account of fession for which they are qualified, ican. It falls on us to keep fighting for sex. Congress shall have the power to enforce keep their own wages, start and run that more perfect Union, to keep mak- this article by appropriate legislation. corporations, lead scientific and med- ing our voices heard—whether that is That remarkable moment, we know, ical advances, and fly into space. here on the Senate floor or anywhere did not come easily. For decades, Women have the right to be heard in
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And we can not only run for of- in the march for equality, it is inspir- records and barriers across the coun- fice, but we can vote for ourselves. ing to see how far women have come try, and afterwards, several States Women can do anything we put our over the last century. When we passed started breaking down some of the bar- minds to, but if it had not been for the the 19th Amendment, there was only riers that were put up to block people right to vote—the basic, legal right to one woman in Congress—Jeannette from voting. I believe that momentum be recognized—would we be where we Rankin. Before I ran for the Senate in is going to continue to build, especially are today? Would we have women like 1992, there were two women Senators. I as women continue to reach out to Sandra Day O’Connor, Condoleezza was very proud to join the Senate in other women to build a bigger and Rice, Christiane Amanpour, or Sally 1993 and to join with Senator Barbara more inclusive coalition. Ride? Would we have the benefit of the Mikulski, who is here today, and we be- So today, as we celebrate the Senate voices of countless American women came six women in the Senate. Today, vote to pass the 19th Amendment, I who share their views with Congress there are 25 women serving in the Sen- want to not only remember how hard because they know that their opin- ate and 102 in the House of Representa- women fought to get that right to vote ions—backed up by their votes—matter tives. Today, women are Governors, but to promise that we are going to on issues as varied as childcare, cli- Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize-winning keep fighting just as hard to protect it mate change, and national security? researchers, and candidates for Presi- for everyone in this country, and then Would the young women of today have dent. we are going to keep using it to fight the faith that they really can do any- It is clear we have come a long way, hard for the change we want to see in thing they set their minds to? Maybe but we still have more work to do. our communities. not. Women may have more representation, Thank you. I rise today to call on all Americans but we still make up less than a quar- I yield the floor. to commemorate this day, to remem- ter of Congress. Women of color are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ber all those who made it possible, and still particularly underrepresented. ator from Maine. to honor them by recognizing that the And we still have some ceilings left to Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I thank right to vote, to be heard, and to be crack. Women are still paid less than the Senator for her good remarks valued is a precious right. It has not al- men for the same work, and the same today. ways been implemented fairly, and it gap is even wider for women of color. I am very pleased to yield time to the must be guarded and defended. Women still bear most of the burden of Senator from Tennessee, Mrs. BLACK- As we look to honor the past, we being a working parent, especially BURN. must also acknowledge that, like our when so many lack access to affordable The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ancestors, we have more progress to childcare and paid family leave. Nearly ator from Tennessee. make. Gaining the right to vote was 50 years after Roe v. Wade was decided, Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I the first step toward full equality. De- women are still fighting to defend their thank the Senator from Maine for her spite the passage of the Civil Rights right to make their own decisions leadership in today’s activity as we Act, which makes discrimination on about their own bodies. commemorate the Senate’s action in the basis of sex illegal, and despite the These injustices even extend to vot- passing the 19th Amendment and send- Equal Pay Act and the Pregnancy Dis- ing rights. Even after the 19th Amend- ing that to the States for ratification. crimination Act, our Constitution ment was ratified, many women of It is amazing to think that it was 100 gives us the right to vote but does not color were still denied the right to vote years ago today—today—that women protect us from discrimination. by discriminatory barriers designed to in this country still did not have the So in the spirit of women who fought keep them from the ballot box. Today, right to vote. When we think about for the rights of women who would there are still far too many States that Nashville, TN, today, we are thinking come after them, I hope the Senate will have put into effect voter-suppression about country music, bachelorette par- pass S.J. Res. 6 to remove the deadline efforts that disproportionately hurt ties, pro-sports; in the summer of 1920, for ratification of the Equal Rights communities of color, like harsh voter Nashville, TN, was the focus of individ- Amendment. That will be something ID laws, limits on early voting, polling uals on both sides of the debate over we will bring up at another point in machines, voting locations, and ‘‘exact women’s suffrage because that summer time. But today, I am able to stand match’’ requirements that make it was the final push to get the 19th with my friends and my colleagues easy to purge someone from the voter Amendment ratified so that women here in the Senate as we recognize and rolls due to a typo. would forever have the right to vote. honor those who paved the way and After all the years women spent Suffragists from all across the country have allowed for this right to vote, fighting for their right to vote, it is un- looked to Tennessee in that last-ditch that right and value to be heard. acceptable that these kinds of efforts effort to pass an amendment before the I yield the floor. would strip that right away from any- 1920 Presidential elections. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- one, which is why we need to pass leg- As it all came together and as every- SIDY). The Senator from Maine. islation to restore the Voting Rights body was coming into Nashville—you Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I thank Act to its full power to protect the had the red roses on one side and the the Senator from Alaska for her elo- rights of voters across our country. yellow roses on the other side—the bat- quent comments. While there is still a lot of work tle was heating up. The Tennessee I now yield to Senator MURRAY. ahead to make good on the promise of House of Representatives had been The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the 19th Amendment and make sure called back into a special session so ator from Washington. that everyone in our country who is en- that they could debate this issue: Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, 150 titled to vote is actually able to vote Would women receive the right to years ago, in Washington State, a suf- and that every woman is able to exer- vote? Would Tennessee agree to vote fragette named Mary Olney Brown cise all of her rights under our Con- for ratification of the 19th Amend- went to vote, and like so many others stitution, I am confident we can get ment? at the time, her vote was rejected. there, and I want to say why. The pro and anti suffragists flooded Why? Because she was a woman. She After 2016, I watched as women across that city. Those who opposed enfran- said: ‘‘The idea of a woman voting was the country stood up, spoke out, and chisement, wearing those red roses, regarded as an absurdity.’’ fought back. I saw as much energy as I went to extreme lengths to prevent a Fifty years later, thanks to the tire- have seen in my lifetime as women vote. At one point, legislators actually less efforts of women like Mary Olney joined together against countless dif- fled the State to prevent a quorum.
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To be hon- their yellow roses, those legislators for guidance and feel very proud of est, I don’t know if the suffragettes never stood a chance. what they learn about the women suf- completely understood the tremendous You have all heard of Susan B. An- fragists, that the little girl who is fol- impact their efforts would have now a thony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but lowing her mom into the voting booth century later. let me introduce you to a few more of will begin to understand and appreciate They secured more than just the those fierce female fighters from the why so many women are standing in right to vote. The passage of the 19th summer of 1920. There was Anne Dallas line at the polls to cast their vote, and Amendment has led to immeasurable Dudley from Nashville, who was really that women who want to change things progress in the right for women’s quite an organizer; Abby Crawford Mil- in their community or their State or equality on all fronts. I see their spirit ton; Sue Shelton White from West Ten- their country will stop waiting for in the girls and women, young and old, nessee; and, as has been mentioned, Ida someone else to take the lead and will I meet each and every day in my job as B. Wells, who was from Memphis. They realize they are empowered to do this a U.S. Senator. are all Tennesseans who fought tire- because of actions that were taken I was recently at a women’s net- lessly on behalf of suffrage and brought over 100 years ago. working event where Gen. Jennifer the State’s house of representatives to In 1916, famed suffragist Carrie Chap- Walter, the first female Iowa Air Guard that fateful vote on August 18, 1920. man Catt stood before the National general in the Iowa National Guard, The Senator from Maine talked a mo- American Woman Suffrage Associa- talked about her career options when ment earlier about a young legislator, tion, and she declared: she graduated high school over four the youngest member of the House of The time has come to shout aloud in every decades ago. They were very limited, to Representatives in the State of Ten- city, village, and hamlet, and in tones so say the least. She could be a typist or nessee. His name was Harry T. Burn. clear and jubilant that they will reverberate work in a clerking job in the Air Force from every mountain peak and echo from Harry was from Niota, TN. He was a or she could be a nurse. Those were the freshman house of representatives shore to shore: The Woman’s Hour has struck. options that were open to her, but Gen- member. He switched his vote from nay eral Walter is not one to be boxed in. to yea, broke a tie, and made history. Indeed, the woman’s hour did strike and shout, these ladies did. She decided to forge her own path As the Senator from Maine said, he did forward. That led her to the Air Na- it because of a letter written to him by I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tional Guard, first in Kansas and then his mother, who reminded him that he in my home State of Iowa. There were should be a good boy and help Ms. ator from Maine. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I thank still plenty of obstacles, but she was Catt—Carrie Chapman Catt—put the unwavering. Walter was going to prove ‘‘rat’’ in ‘‘ratification.’’ He did, and so the Senator from Tennessee for giving us such a great history lesson, and I ap- she belonged and could reach her full it was official: Tennessee had become potential. the 36th and final State needed for rati- preciate her remarks. Even in my own life, I have benefited fication of the 19th Amendment. Next on our list of speakers is Sen- That journey from Seneca Falls, NY, ator ERNST followed by Senator SHA- from the hard work and the commit- to Nashville, TN, was hard-fought. HEEN. ment of these women trailblazers. That Sometimes we don’t think about how I yield to Senator ERNST of Iowa. is especially clear when I look back on long it took. It was a 72-year journey— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- my 23 years of service in the Army Re- 72 years—from the Seneca Falls Con- ator from Iowa. serve and the Iowa Army National vention to that final vote in Nashville, Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, I thank Guard. TN. Senator COLLINS and Senator FEIN- When I joined the service after col- Think about this: The women who STEIN for arranging this afternoon’s lege, there were no opportunities for started this push for women’s suffrage visit on the floor of the U.S. Senate. It women in combat. By 2003, I was a were not alive to see it become the law is a privilege to have the opportunity company commander leading supply of the land and become a constitu- to come to the floor today to recognize convoys in combat zones in Iraq. Like tionally guaranteed right. And the the courageous and determined women me, hundreds of women were serving women who voted in that 1920 Presi- behind the women’s suffrage move- the cause of freedom, and some were dential election, many—most of them ment. even paying the ultimate price for our were not even alive when the fight These trailblazing women, and count- Nation. Yet women could not even for- began. But the women who started the less more like them, paved the way for mally serve in combat fields or occupa- fight did it because they knew that women in my home State of Iowa and tions until 2013. women receiving the right to vote was across the Nation to have the right to Now I look at my daughter, Libby, as a worthy fight. Today, we owe them so vote. They forged a path for women she prepares to enter her second year much gratitude for the work they did like me and all of my absolutely re- at West Point, and she also considers 100 years ago today in pushing this markable female colleagues joining me entering combat arms. She has so through the U.S. Senate. on the Senate floor today. many opportunities ahead of her be- My colleague, Senator KIRSTEN On this 100th anniversary of the pas- cause of the strong women that came GILLIBRAND of New York, has joined me sage of the 19th Amendment, it is easy before her. in working to pass the Women’s Suf- to think of these courageous women as It is truly an honor to be in the com- frage Centennial Commemorative Coin institutions and visions of strength and pany of so many remarkable women on Act. We are doing that here in the Sen- perseverance, and that is absolutely the Senate floor today to commemo- ate, and in the House, two of our col- what those women are. rate the 100th anniversary of the pas- leagues—Representative ELISE They were also once young girls and sage of the 19th Amendment giving STEFANIK from New York and BRENDA young women seeking to understand women the right to vote, and it is all LAWRENCE—have introduced a com- the answer to simple questions like: the more fitting that we do so during a panion bill. Why can’t my mother vote in an elec- time when there are more women serv- The legislation authorizes the Treas- tion? Why can’t I pursue my dreams? ing in the U.S. Senate than any other ury to mint silver coins honoring the All too often, the response back then time in history. work of women suffrage activists. The to these questions was simply to tell We come from every imaginable coins will be issued in 2020, which also women that politics and government background and from every corner of marks the centennial anniversary of were too complicated or important for our great and beautiful country. I will the passage, the ratification of the 19th our gender to have a role in it. ‘‘Best continue to challenge every one of our
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The leaders of the women’s suffrage serve on school committees. I think it Again, I offer my great thanks to movement understood the fundamental is interesting that we were eligible to Senator SUSAN COLLINS and Senator truth; that the rights protected under serve on school committees before we DIANNE FEINSTEIN of California for the the Constitution are merely privileges were eligible to serve in the legisla- opportunity to speak today. if they are not enjoyed by everyone in ture. But, nevertheless, not only did I yield the floor. our society. she help women become eligible to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- As Susan B. Anthony put it in 1873, serve on school committees, but she se- ator from Maine. ‘‘It was we, the people; not we, the cured women a vote in local school dis- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, before I white male citizens; not yet we, the trict elections. yield to my friend and neighbor from male citizens; but we, the whole people, Sadly, Armenia never lived to see New Hampshire, I recognize, in the who formed the Union. And we formed women secure the right to vote with back of the Chamber, a truly extraor- it, not to give the blessings of liberty, the passage of the 19th Amendment, dinary woman, an outstanding former but to secure them; not to the half of but her efforts to improve equality in U.S. Senator who served in this Cham- ourselves . . . . but to the whole peo- New Hampshire and throughout the ber from 1987 to 2017, some 30 years, ple—women as well as men.’’ Nation left an enduring impact on the Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland. The suffrage movement was, of movement. It is an impact that, as the She has served on the Commission that course, an effort to achieve political first woman elected to be Governor of has worked very hard to make sure we equality for women, but it was also an New Hampshire and then elected to be commemorate this centennial of wom- effort to secure a more perfect Union Senator there, I have benefited from. I en’s suffrage, and she has been a men- by giving life to the ideals laid out in feel a deep sense of gratitude to Arme- tor and friend to all of us who had the our founding documents. This pursuit nia and to so many women who came pleasure of serving with her. for equality continues today, and it is before me for forging a path so that I welcome Senator Mikulski back to in the spirit of our trailblazers that women could one day serve in public the U.S. Senate, which was her home women carry on the fight for full office and so that one day we could for so many years and where she still equality under the law. vote. has so many friends and admirers, of It is in that spirit that we are here Alice Paul, the leader of the women’s whom I count myself one. this afternoon on the floor of the Sen- suffrage movement, once described The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ate to talk about the importance of women’s suffrage saying: Chair counts himself one as well. carrying on the tradition of our Found- I always feel the movement is a sort of mo- Ms. COLLINS. The Chair is a very ing Mothers. These figures are an im- saic. Each of us puts in one little stone, and wise man. portant part of our history, and be- then you get a great mosaic at the end. Now I yield to Senator JEANNE SHA- cause of the generations of women they As we recognize and celebrate the HEEN. inspired, their legacy lives on today. passage of the 19th Amendment, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We must remember their stories and must remember that there is still so ator from New Hampshire. honor their sacrifices. Those sacrifices much work to do, and even the small- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I have helped shape the identity of our est stones contribute to this great mo- thank my neighbor and friend, Senator Nation, and it is why we celebrate saic. COLLINS, and Senator FEINSTEIN—the these women in the same regard as we I thank the Presiding Officer and two of them for organizing this after- have our Founding Fathers. It is why thank again my colleagues, Senator noon’s conversation on the floor in rec- the issue, for me, of keeping a promise COLLINS and Senator FEINSTEIN, for ognition of the 100th anniversary of the to redesign the $20 bill with the like- leading this effort. passage of the 19th Amendment. ness of Harriet Tubman is so impor- We still have a lot of work to do. I also begin by recognizing Senator tant. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mikulski, who was such a trailblazer The United States was not shaped ex- ator from Maine. for so many women. I remember being clusively by men, and our living his- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I thank a young woman involved in politics in tory, which our currency is a part of, the Senator from New Hampshire, and the late eighties in New Hampshire should reflect that because the symbols it is now my pleasure to yield time to right after she was elected to the Sen- that we have for our country matter. the Senator from Nebraska, Mrs. ate, and she came up and spoke to us. Leaders of the women’s suffrage FISCHER. At the time, I was not sure there was movement rose from communities The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ever an opportunity for a woman in across this country, but today I would ator from Nebraska. New Hampshire to go anywhere, and like to recognize one of the pioneers of Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, I, too, listening to her made me realize there that movement from my own State of would like to thank the senior Senator were opportunities for women every- New Hampshire, Armenia S. White. from Maine and the senior Senator where, and we need to take advantage Armenia spent most of her life in from California for organizing the col- of them, so I thank Senator Mikulski. Concord, NH, which is our capital. She loquy we are having on the floor today Today we celebrate not only the pas- was active in the community, includ- in recognition of a very historic mo- sage of the 19th Amendment but the ing supporting the abolitionist and ment. countless women who fought for dec- temperance movements, but the cause To have Senator COLLINS be a leader ades before 1919 so that women would for which she was most passionate was here in the U.S. Senate has been just a one day realize the full rights pro- securing the vote for women. wonderful experience for me and to tected under the Constitution. Armenia was the first signer of the share with her the last 7 years that I As so many of my colleagues have call for an equal suffrage convention in have been here. She is truly a leader, said, we remember women like Eliza- New Hampshire, which was held in and she is a mentor to both men and beth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, Concord in 1868. She was also the first women here in the Senate. I always tell who organized the first women’s rights president of the New Hampshire people, if you want to see a true legis- convention at Seneca Falls in 1848; Woman Suffrage Association, a posi- lator, you need to watch SUSAN COL- Susan B. Anthony, who took up the tion that she held for nearly 50 years. LINS. fight following the first convention, When the time came for New Hamp- Mr. President, I rise today with great and Harriet Tubman, Ida Wells, and So- shire to send a delegate to the Amer- honor and pride to join my colleagues journer Truth, who worked tirelessly ican Woman Suffrage Association, or- in recognizing the 100th anniversary of
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There was toric milestone, and we honor the suf- for her very kind comments and her el- a lot of focus on funding and logistics fragists, women of courage who were oquent remarks, and I am now pleased and finger pointing at which body in pioneers and leaders. to yield time to the Senator from Wis- government should bear this responsi- These women who fought for their consin, Ms. BALDWIN. bility. At first, they didn’t seem to God-given right to vote in the greatest The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- think that the city council should take democracy the world has ever seen ator from Wisconsin. action to add another bus route. must be remembered. Nearly 100 years Ms. BALDWIN. Thank you, Mr. Then I began hearing the voices of ago, with picket signs in hand, Alice President. Thank you, Senator COL- my female colleagues. They began Paul led hundreds of brave suffragists LINS. speaking of and describing their experi- to the White House to advocate for the I rise today proudly wearing a yellow ence traveling to campus. They spoke essential role of women’s right to vote rose in solidarity with 24 other women about evening classes and having to in this Republic. who serve in the U.S. Senate to recog- walk a long distance down a poorly lit Today, almost a century later, nize what is a very historic milestone road to get to the nearest bus stop. women make up half of the electorate. in our Nation’s history. Almost 100 They spoke about the dangers of walk- According to the Pew Research Center, years ago, after decades and decades of ing home alone at night. Most women more women voted than men in the struggle by brave women and men, our can identify with the fear of walking or 2018 elections. Nation finally extended to women the commuting home late at night. It As I stand today in this Chamber most fundamental right of our democ- seemed that the men in the debate alongside the women of the Senate, I racy—the right to vote. The struggle hadn’t thought about it in the same am so grateful for the strength of the for women’s suffrage was fought in way before that moment. The whole de- women who came before us. On this every corner of our country, and com- bate changed as soon as women’s voices historic day, I would like to reflect on munities all over the Nation are plan- were heard, and the city council ulti- some of Nebraska’s strong and very in- ning to recognize their contributions mately voted to fund a new route that fluential women who have made a dif- over the next year. went right to the campus door. ference. Susette LaFlesche Tibbles Today marks precisely 100 years to Women bring their life experiences to served as a translator for Chief Stand- the day that the Senate passed the 19th the job. It helps inform our debate, our ing Bear during his famous speech Amendment. I am proud to state that a votes, and the policies that we deliver. when he fought for Native Americans week later, on June 10, 1919, Wisconsin My experience with the women of the to keep their land. Pulitzer Prize-win- became the first State in our Union to U.S. Senate, past and present, is that ning author Willa Cather is renowned ratify the 19th Amendment. I am al- they ran for office and came to Wash- for her work chronicling life on the ways proud to say that my home State ington to solve problems. I feel like we Great Plains. And biographer, histo- was the very first to ratify women’s are guided by the idea that our job is rian, and teacher Mari Sandoz invested right to vote, narrowly beating our to work together and to get things in the next generation of creative writ- neighbor to the south, the State of Illi- done. That is what we do, both Demo- ers. nois, because of a paperwork error. You crats and Republicans, as we work to- I also think of women in politics know, we are still first. I am especially gether to deliver solutions. from my home State of Nebraska who happy that I will forever have bragging I worked with my colleague Senator inspired me to serve my community, rights over my friend from Illinois, the SUSAN COLLINS to pass legislation to my State, and my country. I think of co-chair of the Senate caucus, Senator better support the more than 40 million Kay Orr, Nebraska’s first female Gov- TAMMY DUCKWORTH, because Illinois family caregivers in this country who ernor and the first female Republican wasn’t quite quick enough and Wis- contribute millions of dollars each Governor in the United States. I think consin did it first. year in uncompensated care for their of Virginia Smith, my congressional I am also proud today to wear a pur- loved ones. I worked with my colleague Representative and the first woman ple ribbon. This ribbon is in recogni- Senator JONI ERNST to pass legislation from Nebraska to hold a seat in the tion of the women of color who fought to provide our Nation’s farmers and ag- U.S. House of Representatives. and marched alongside their White col- ricultural workers with the mental Let’s not forget the stories of the suf- leagues in the suffrage movement but health resources they need to deal with fragists and all of the women through- whose contributions went largely un- the extreme economic stress that our out our Nation’s history whose courage sung and many of whom were still de- farmers have faced in recent years. I and brilliance changed the world. It is nied the right to vote after the 19th worked with my colleague Senator because of them that we stand today in Amendment was ratified. LISA MURKOWSKI to pass legislation the hallowed Chamber of the U.S. Sen- As we observe and celebrate this his- that will bring more obstetricians to ate, with a record number of women toric moment, we must be careful not rural areas and expand access to ma- serving in Congress and record num- to mistake progress for victory. With ternity care to women so they no bers of women exercising their con- just 131 women currently serving in longer have to drive hours to get the stitutional right to vote. We will never Congress, we are well short of equal healthcare they need or to deliver their forget the path that brought us here representation in government. Govern- babies. today and the pioneers who fought for ment works best when legislatures re- I appreciate these partnerships and the rights of millions of women to par- flect the people they work for—when the many others that I have been able ticipate in the core function of our Re- they look like America. That is why it to experience, and I look forward to public. is important to increase the number of continuing to work together on a bi- I encourage my Senate colleagues to women who serve in public office. partisan basis to deliver results for the swiftly pass the resolution before us Women are half the population. We American people. With more women in today, and I hope in doing so that it should be half of our Nation’s govern- public office, you will see more solu- serves as encouragement and inspira- ment, too. tions to the challenges and problems tion for future generations of women When I first entered public service, I we face. Women get stuff done. who will continue to write America’s had the opportunity to sit on the Madi- In 2017, I was proud to lead bipartisan story. son City Council. I remember well a legislation to establish the Women’s Thank you again to Senators COLLINS meeting when I had one of those light Suffrage Centennial Commission and and FEINSTEIN and to all of my col- bulb moments of the difference that ensure that we give this important an- leagues for sharing their stories, their women make when we serve. niversary the recognition and celebra- past, and their future vision for this The city council that day was debat- tion it deserves. I am thrilled to say country. ing whether to extend service and add that the Commission is now hard at I yield the floor. an additional bus route that went di- work in developing, supporting, and
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Legally, finan- more to help women. at every level to encourage and help fa- cially, and socially, more women have In the State of Maryland, I am proud cilitate their events. entered the workforce than ever before. that 39 percent of our small businesses I give a particularly heartfelt thank- Women are filling key leadership posts are owned by women, but women do you to my friend and former Senator in increasing numbers, but we still not have equal access to the tools with Barbara Mikulski, who helped to get have an unfinished agenda for equality which to access capital. We can do bet- the Commission started and is now ac- for women. ter with the 7(a) Program and with the tually serving as a Commissioner. I think most people in this country Community Advantage Pilot Program, I look forward to seeing the great would be surprised to learn that there particularly in making it permanent. work of the Women’s Suffrage Centen- is nothing in the Constitution of the So there are still steps we can take to nial Commission as we get closer to the United States that guarantees equal help advance equal rights and equal op- formal anniversary celebration of when rights for women. As the late Justice portunity for women. the 19th Amendment finally became Scalia said, there is nothing in the There is women’s healthcare. The part of our Nation’s charter. Constitution that requires discrimina- constitutional right of women to make I am grateful today for the brave tion against women, but there is noth- their own choices about their own women who came before us and fought ing that protects women against dis- health and well-being is again being for the right of all American women to crimination. challenged by some of our States and have a say in their own government. Senator MURKOWSKI and I introduced here on Capitol Hill. Whether it is Thanks to their struggle, their persist- S. Res. 6, which extends the date for abortion, preventive screening, or con- ence, and their determination to bring the ratification of the Equal Rights traception, access to reproductive women the right to vote, I stand here Amendment. In 1972, we passed the healthcare provides women with great- today as one of 25 women who serves in Equal Rights Amendment here for rati- er economic opportunity. Treating the U.S. Senate and represents the fication for the States and extended it women as less than equal was wrong at great State of Wisconsin. one time, and 10 years later, 35 States the start of our Nation, and it is wrong We have more work to do, but in 2018, had ratified the Equal Rights Amend- today. more women ran for office and won ment—3 short of the required 38. Ne- As we celebrate the 100th anniversary than ever before in our Nation’s his- vada and Illinois have since ratified of women’s suffrage, let us do several tory. As a result, we have a new Con- the amendment, so it is one State things. First, I urge all of our col- gress that is starting to look just a lit- short. However, we need to pass the leagues to support the resolution that tle bit more like the people it aims to resolution to extend the time limit. is pending, S. Res. 212, in regard to represent. Let’s keep building on that As Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has celebrating the women’s suffrage and, progress, and let’s keep working to- said—and this is interesting—every gether on solutions to the challenges second, that we work for full equality constitution written since the end of we face today. for women in our Constitution, in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- World War II includes a provision that workplace, in entrepreneurship, and in ator from Maine. men and women are citizens of equal healthcare. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am stature. Ours does not. It is well past I yield the floor. now pleased to yield to the Senator time that we passed the Equal Rights The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- from Maryland, Mr. CARDIN. Amendment. ator from Maine. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The 27th Amendment to the Con- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am ator from Maryland. stitution took over 200 years to ratify. pleased to yield to the Senator from Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I thank It deals with congressional pay in- Minnesota, Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Senator COLLINS for arranging for us to creases. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- celebrate the 100th anniversary of the We can pass and should pass in this ator from Minnesota. passage of women’s suffrage here in the Congress a fitting tribute to the cele- Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I Senate. bration of women’s suffrage—the Equal thank my colleague, Senator CAPITO I thank my colleague Senator FEIN- Rights Amendment for women. from West Virginia, who, in the spirit STEIN for working together so that we We need to do more for equal pay for of today, has allowed me to take her all have a chance to reflect on the equal work. I acknowledge the extraor- place, and she will go next. progress we made and the commitment dinary leadership that we had in Mary- I rise to join my colleagues to cele- to make sure we continue to move for- land and this Nation in Senator Bar- brate the centennial anniversary of the ward. bara Mikulski. She was a true cham- 19th Amendment. I thank Senator COL- It was June 4, 1919—100 years ago pion in so many ways—as a social LINS and Senator FEINSTEIN for taking today—that the Senate passed the worker, as a city councilperson, as a the lead in bringing us together today. women’s suffrage constitutional Member of the House of Representa- Just think. One hundred years ago amendment, but the campaign started tives, and as a U.S. Senator—in ad- today, the Senate voted to guarantee with the birth of our Nation. On March vancing rights for women, particularly and protect a woman’s constitutional 31, 1776, Abigail Adams wrote a letter in the workplace. I remember, with right to vote, marking an important to her husband, who was serving in the pride, seeing her stand next to Presi- milestone in our democracy. My home Continental Congress. dent Obama as he signed his very first State of Minnesota was the 15th State She wrote: bill, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, to ratify the 19th Amendment, and I desire you would remember the ladies and which enforced rights for women in the women like Dr. Mary Jackman be more generous and favorable to them than workplace. As Senator Mikulski would Colburn, Sarah Burger Stearns, Clara your ancestors. Do not put such an unlimited point out, we still have work to do. We Ueland, and Sarah Tarleton Colvin power in the hands of the husbands. . . . If particular care and attention is not paid to still have not passed equal pay for fought to make it happen. the ladies, we are determined to foment a re- equal work in this country, and this By the way, on a historical note, bellion and will not hold ourselves bound by Congress should deal with that. when President Wilson refused at first any laws in which we have no voice or rep- We have a wealth gap. There is no to support a constitutional amendment resentation. question that women do not have the to grant women equal voting rights, I am sorry that our Founding Fa- same wealth as men. In working with suffragists like Sarah Colvin of Min- thers did not listen to Abigail Adams. Senator RUBIO on the committee on nesota chained themselves to the fence Over 144 years later, the 19th Amend- which I serve as ranking member, the of the White House and burned an ef- ment was adopted to our Constitution, Small Business and Entrepreneurship figy of the President. After weeks of providing for women’s suffrage. It Committee, we must look at whether similar protest fires and intense pres- passed first in the House of Representa- the tools of the Small Business Admin- sure to support equal rights, he an- tives on May 21, 1919, and then in the istration’s are providing help to women nounced his support of a constitutional Senate on June 4, 1919. to develop their own businesses. amendment.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:53 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04JN6.045 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S3196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 4, 2019 We also must remember, in addition equal pay. There are many, many chal- taineer men—and that language was to people like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, lenges ahead. adopted and ratified to the Constitu- Lucretia Mott, and Susan B. Anthony, We celebrate today because we all tion on August 18, 1920, marking the the African-American suffragists who stand on the shoulders of those before moment that women were given the op- were in the league—Harriet Tubman, us. In our case, we stand on the very portunity to have their voices heard at Ida B. Wells, Josephine St. Pierre broad shoulders of our friend Barbara the ballot box. Ruffin, and Margaret Murray Wash- Mikulski, who once said—and I still re- Finally, our country was acknowl- ington. member this—when we took up a wom- edging that women had a voice and The women’s suffrage movement en- an’s issue on the floor, to put on your that their voice was needed to be a part countered strong opposition. It doesn’t suits, square your shoulders, put on of this democracy. Don’t get me feel like that would have happened your lipstick, and get ready for a revo- wrong—women were not instantly now, but it did back then, and those lution. I don’t know what revolution made political equals of men over- who opposed equality came up with she was talking about, but hers was the night, at least not in practice. Even creative reasons to keep women from voice of those before us. We all stand today, despite making up more than voting. on their shoulders, and we are happy to half of the population, women do not The National Association Opposed to take up their torch. make up half of the Congress, and that Woman Suffrage was a real organiza- I yield the floor. is something we are working hard on tion and published a pamphlet full of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- every day. Over the years, thanks to propaganda. The pamphlet read that if ator from Maine. the pioneering efforts of the suffragists women were granted the right to vote, Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I yield and others who came before them, we some States would be under ‘‘petticoat to the Senator from West Virginia, have made progress, yes, and we have rule.’’ The pamphlet also provided a Mrs. CAPITO. celebrated many victories, from the list of household cleaning tips for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- very small to the very significant. women, such as not needing a ballot to ator from West Virginia. Just think, when I first came to Con- clean out your sink spout and that Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. President, I thank gress in 2001—I saw my colleague from there is no method known by which a all of my colleagues, particularly my Tennessee, but I don’t believe she was mud-stained reputation may be cleaned colleague from Maine, Senator COL- here then—we had to work to just get after bitter political campaigns. Post- LINS, for her leadership on this issue a woman’s restroom put in off the floor ers were scattered across cities that de- and many others. of the House of Representatives. picted men at home taking care of ba- It is great to be here with our former Today, I am one of 127 women who have bies and cooking and cleaning because colleague Senator Mikulski, who the honor of serving our districts and they had been abandoned by their vot- taught me how to be tough on the Ap- our States and our country in Con- ing wives. propriations Committee—if I could gress. That is the most women to ever One hundred years later, I think we only be that tough. serve in the Congress. And across the can safely say that none of the dire I join my colleagues today to com- Nation, there are countless future lead- warnings described in the propaganda memorate and celebrate the centennial ers. That is why I think this day is so came to pass and that the United anniversary of the 19th Amendment. important. States of America did not perish under We all know the history—at least we I am very proud of the history my the ‘‘petticoat rule.’’ What did happen should—and we have talked a lot about home State of West Virginia has al- is, in 1920, in the first Federal election it today. We have heard the names in ready made when it comes to having in which women could vote, the total documentaries and have read about women participate in our democracy. popular vote increased dramatically them in history books—Elizabeth Cady In 1951, Elizabeth Kee of Bluefield from 18.5 million to 26.8 million by 1920. Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner took the place of her husband, the Hon- When I arrived in the Senate, there Truth, and so many others. These suf- orable Congressman John Kee, to be were only 16 women, led by the dean of fragists, these leaders paved the way the first woman to represent West Vir- the women Senators, who is here with for women to exercise their right to ginia in the U.S. Congress. us today, Senator Barbara Mikulski. vote, changing history and the fabric of I am also proud to say we have CAROL As noted by my colleagues, we now our Nation in the process. I think it MILLER—another woman—on the other have 25 women Senators. That is an goes without saying that this was no side representing our State. alltime high because, when you look at small or easy feat. In fact, it was a Elizabeth Kee had been her husband’s the history of the Senate, there have pretty tough fight, and it wasn’t won longtime secretary—which, by the way, been nearly 2,000 male Senators and overnight. It took a total of 9 years for is not allowed today—and actually only 56 women. I was on the Trevor the amendment to reach the Senate stood up against party leaders who said Noah show a few months ago, and he floor. she should retain her position as sec- said that if a nightclub had that kind In 1887, the vote for suffrage was ac- retary for the incoming appointee. She of ratio, they would shut it down. Yet, tually defeated—hard for us to imag- didn’t listen to that, thank goodness. in fact, we are at an alltime high with ine. I think experiencing legislative de- When the 26th Amendment to the 25 women Senators and with more to feat is something we all have experi- Constitution was ratified in 1971, come. ence with in this body. But that was changing the voting age from 21 to 18, Someone once said that women not the end. It certainly took too much this was done at the dogged insistence should speak softly and carry a big sta- time, and things started to really heat of my predecessor, Senator Jennings tistic. Well, I don’t agree with the up around 1916. That year, the people of Randolph. But a proud West Virginian, ‘‘speak softly’’ part, but there is some Montana made the monumental move Ella Mae Thompson Haddix, was the merit to the big statistic. Maybe be- of electing Jeannette Rankin to the first person in the United States of cause it was harder for them to get House of Representatives. Interestingly America—a young woman from West where they are, I have found women enough, with a woman finally serving Virginia—to register to vote as an 18- Senators to be accountable, to say in Congress, it didn’t seem so crazy year-old. what they are going to do, and to get it that a woman should be able to have a I am very honored to be the first done. There was actually a study from say when it comes to who serves. woman to represent my State, and Harvard—the University of Minnesota Eventually, the Senate passed the many of us are that in our States. With of the East—that showed that it was, resolution proposing the 19th Amend- that honor, I feel a special obligation in fact, true. ment. The date was June 4, 1919, ex- to help the next generation of young My colleagues have mentioned the actly 100 years ago. I am proud to say leaders. I started a program called challenges ahead. We have to make that both of West Virginia’s Senators West Virginia Girls Rise Up, and with sure that more people can vote and at the time, Senator Howard Suther- that program, I travel and talk to fifth that we don’t suppress votes. We need land and Senator Davis Elkins, voted grade girls, encouraging them to set to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. in favor of the resolution—I would ex- goals for themselves and then work to We need to make sure that we have pect nothing more from tough moun- achieve them. We talk about what it
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She helped win the people that this truly is a historic oc- vote but women who aren’t afraid to right to vote for women in Idaho in casion, a date on which we celebrate run for office or run a boardroom or 1896 and led campaigns in other States, the Senate’s passage of the 19th pursue a STEM career or anything else speaking and organizing rallies and sit- Amendment granting women a long- they might desire. ins, and she helped found the National overdue right to vote. I want to thank The 19th Amendment—hard fought— Council of Women Voters to continue all of my colleagues who participated brought women more than just the the nationwide suffrage movement and in the speeches. The history they right to vote; in many ways, it gave us educate newly enfranchised women brought from their individual States women more courage to run, to advo- about politics across the country. Her was fascinating indeed. cate, and to lead. efforts got her the nickname ‘‘the It is my understanding that we will I thank my colleagues for taking Mother of Woman’s Suffrage.’’ now move to pass commemorative coin time today to celebrate the 19th May Hutton, the other activist from legislation introduced by the Senator Amendment, to celebrate civic-minded our State, overcame a very difficult from Tennessee. women, courageous women, and to cel- childhood. She and her husband became I yield the floor. ebrate that our country is stronger successful entrepreneurs and devoted The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- now and will be stronger in the future much of their self-made wealth to ac- ator from Tennessee. because women are voting and leading. tivism. f I yield the floor. When they moved to Spokane from The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Idaho in 1906, May actually lost her WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE CENTENNIAL MCSALLY). The Senator from Maine. right to vote in the process. She quick- COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, ear- ly set out to work to change that injus- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- lier, I recognized Senator Barbara Mi- tice and win the franchise for women in dent, as in legislative session, I ask kulski, an outstanding leader and every State in the territory. unanimous consent that the Com- former colleague and member of the She wrote: mittee on Banking, Housing, and Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commis- Women should vote because they have the Urban Affairs be discharged from fur- sion. I also want to acknowledge that intelligence to vote. They should vote be- ther consideration of S. 1235 and the there are other members of the Com- cause it gives them responsibilities, and re- Senate proceed to its immediate con- mission who are here with us today. We sponsibilities better fit women for all condi- sideration. welcome them as they observe this de- tions of life. Equality before the law gives The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bate, and we thank them for their hard women a fair chance with men in a question objection, it is so ordered. work to make sure this significant oc- of wages for the same work. The clerk will report the bill by title. casion is recognized. There you go—a century ago, some- It is now my great pleasure to yield one standing up for women to have the The legislative clerk read as follows: time to the Senator from Washington, same wage in work, and that is the A bill (S. 1235) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- Senator CANTWELL. work we continue here today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- She continued: tion of ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, giv- In other words, the enfranchisement of ator from Washington. ing women in the United States the right to women means a square deal for all. Ms. CANTWELL. Madam President, I vote. thank the Senator from Maine for help- May stood tall for more than just There being no objection, the com- ing us coordinate this very important women’s rights; she proposed extending mittee was discharged, and the Senate moment today, and I, too, want to rec- the franchise to all adults, regardless proceeded to consider the bill. ognize the presence of our former col- of sex, race, or color. league, who is playing such a great role Washington’s territorial legislature Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- in helping us commemorate next year gave women the right to vote in 1883, dent, I ask unanimous consent that the as such a very important time for us to but it was struck down by the courts. Barrasso amendment at the desk be recognize the important role of wom- Because of the continuous efforts of considered and agreed to; the bill, as en’s voices in American politics. Ms. DeVoe, Ms. Hutton, and so many amended, be considered read a third I join my colleagues today to com- others, women finally gained the fran- time and passed; and that the motions memorate the 100th anniversary of the chise in Washington in 1910—a full dec- to reconsider be considered made and Senate’s passing of the 19th Amend- ade before this right was guaranteed laid upon the table. ment and to honor all the women who nationally. Emma Smith DeVoe and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without struggled hard and long to make sure May Hutton paved the way for so many objection, it is so ordered. our democracy included our voices, the women. Washington State is proud of The amendment (No. 251) was agreed voices of all women, all those women their work, and we are proud of their to as follows: who saw the promise of the United accomplishments. (Purpose: To add Esther Hobart Morris to a States and fought for their place in it. As we honor them today, we must list of suffrage activists) Those women helped craft a more per- also recognize that the struggle for On page 2, line 18, insert ‘‘Esther Hobart fect union. For nearly a century, these equal rights is still not over. We have Morris,’’ before ‘‘and’’. women fought to be heard, and their ef- more to do. We know that our country The bill (S. 1235), as amended, was or- forts fundamentally transformed our is stronger, more representative, and dered to be engrossed for a third read- democracy and our country. more successful when we include ing, was read the third time, and I am very proud to represent a State women at every table and in every passed as follows: with a long tradition of women activ- boardroom and at every ballot box and S. 1235 ists and leaders. Today, I want to rec- in every discussion in our families and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ognize two influential suffragists from in our communities, but we need to be resentatives of the United States of America in my State—Emma Smith DeVoe and reminded of the example of Emma and Congress assembled, May Hutton. Both women were pio- May so that other suffragists know SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. neers in the struggle to get the right to This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Women’s that we remember their work and are Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin vote. In an era when women were given grateful for it and that we are going to Act’’. few opportunities, these two women re- continue the fight to get equal access SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. fused to be held back. They instead and equal representation in all issues (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- paved a way for women to fully engage in the United States. lowing: in the political process. I yield the floor. (1) Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Tacoma resident Emma Smith DeVoe The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mott organized the first Women’s Rights built the Washington Equal Suffrage ator from Maine. Convention in Seneca Falls, New York.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:53 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04JN6.048 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S3198 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 4, 2019 Sixty-eight women and 32 men signed the SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COIN. be subject to the audit requirements of sec- Declaration of Sentiments at the Convention (a) DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.— tion 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, in July 1848. (1) IN GENERAL.—The design of the coins with regard to the amounts received under (2) The Declaration of Sentiments was minted under this Act shall be emblematic subsection (b). modeled after the Declaration of Independ- of the women who played a vital role in ral- ence and declared that ‘‘all men and women lying support for the 19th Amendment to the SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. are created equal’’, linking women’s rights Constitution of the United States. The Secretary shall take such actions as directly to the founding ideals of the United (2) DESIGNATIONS AND INSCRIPTIONS.—On may be necessary to ensure that— States. each coin minted under this Act, there shall (1) minting and issuing coins under this (3) Suffrage activists, including Elizabeth be— Act will not result in any net cost to the Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet (A) a designation of the value of the coin; United States Government; and Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, (B) an inscription of the year ‘‘2020’’; and (2) no funds, including applicable sur- Jovita Idar, Inez Millholland, Mary Church (C) inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, charges, shall be disbursed to any recipient Terrell, Anne Dallas Dudley, Carrie Chap- ‘‘In God We Trust’’, ‘‘United States of Amer- designated in section 7(b) until the total cost man Cat, Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, Esther Ho- ica’’, ‘‘E Pluribus Unum.’’ of designing and issuing all of the coins au- bart Morris, and many others, conducted (b) SELECTION.—The design for the coins thorized by this Act (including labor, mate- over 900 local, State, and Federal campaigns minted under this Act shall— rials, dies, use of machinery, overhead ex- over a 72-year time span to win women the (1) contain motifs that honor Susan B. An- penses, marketing, and shipping) is recov- right to vote. thony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Carrie Chap- ered by the United States Treasury, con- (4) On November 6, 1917, New York granted man Catt, Harriet Tubman, Mary Church sistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of women the right to vote, which was an act Terrell, Alice Paul, Lide Meriwether, Ida B. title 31, United States Code. that created momentum for the national Wells, and other suffrage activists of the late movement that culminated in the ratifica- 19th century and early 20th centuries; tion of the 19th Amendment to the Constitu- (2) be selected by the Secretary, after con- f tion of the United States 3 years later. sultation with the Smithsonian Institution’s (5) The 19th Amendment to the Constitu- American Women’s History Initiative, and NOMINATION OF ANDREW M. SAUL tion of the United States (‘‘The Susan B. An- the Commission of Fine Arts; and thony Amendment’’) guarantees all United (3) be reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Ad- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- States women the right to vote and was visory Committee. dent, I oppose the nomination of An- passed by the 66th Congress of the United SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. drew Saul to be Commissioner of So- States on June 4, 1919. (a) QUALITY OF COINS.—Coins minted under cial Security. I am deeply concerned (6) On August 9, 1920, right before the rati- this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and fication period was set to expire, Governor about the treatment of unions who rep- proof qualities. resent workers at the Social Security Albert H. Roberts called a special session of (b) MINT FACILITIES.—Only 1 facility of the the Tennessee General Assembly to consider United States Mint may be used to strike Administration, and Mr. Saul declined the amendment. Pro-suffrage and anti-suf- any particular quality of the coins minted to give meaningful assurances that frage activists from around the country de- under this Act. anything will change under his leader- scended on Nashville, Tennessee, intent on (c) PERIOD FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary ship. Americans everywhere count on influencing the legislature. may issue coins under this Act only during the Federal employees of the Social Se- (7) After the amendment was defeated in a the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and curity Administration to ensure fair- 48–48 tie vote, Tennessee State Representa- ending on December 31, 2020. tive Harry T. Burn from McMinn County ness and efficiency in the benefits pro- SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. cast the deciding favorable vote after receiv- vided by Social Security for retirees, (a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under ing a note from his mother, Phoebe this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a people with disabilities, and surviving Ensminger Burn, imploring him to vote yes price equal to the sum of— spouses and dependents. for ratification. (1) the face value of the coins; (8) On August 18, 1920, Tennessee became The Social Security Administration (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) the 36th and final State needed to pass the demonstrated particular hostility to- with respect to such coins; and 19th Amendment, ensuring its ratification wards its workforce in the way it im- (3) the cost of designing and issuing the pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of plemented Executive orders that were the United States. machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, issued by President Trump on May 25, (9) The 19th Amendment was ratified on and shipping). 2018, which would have undermined August 26, 1920, when Secretary of State (b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall lawful civil service protections. De- Bainbridge Colby issued a proclamation an- make bulk sales of the coins issued under spite a court order striking down sig- nouncing it has become part of the Constitu- this Act at a reasonable discount. tion of the United States. nificant portions of these Executive or- (c) PREPAID ORDERS.— (10) The ratification of the 19th Amend- ders, management at the Social Secu- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ac- rity Administration has continued to ment marked the single largest extension of cept prepaid orders for the coins minted voting rights in United States history, under this Act before the issuance of such insist on positions in collective bar- enfranchising 27,000,000 American women in coins. gaining agreements that closely mirror the United States. (2) DISCOUNT.—Sale prices with respect to the invalidated Executive orders. The (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is— prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be Federal Service Impasses Panel re- (1) to honor and commemorate the work of at a reasonable discount. women suffrage activists in the late 19th and cently imposed a contract on one of the early 20th centuries; SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. unions representing Social Security (2) to increase public awareness and appre- (a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins issued workers that hews closely to the Exec- ciation for the history of the women’s suf- under this Act shall include a surcharge as utive orders, including provisions to frage movement; and follows: deny the union use of office space in (1) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 (3) to encourage all women in the United government buildings and slash the of- States to exercise their hard-won franchise coin described under section 3(a)(1). (b) DISTRIBUTION.—Subject to section ficial time available to the union to and to become involved in civic life if they fulfill their statutory duties to rep- so choose. 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, and section 8(2), all surcharges received by the resent workers. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. Secretary from the sale of coins issued under (a) $1 SILVER COINS.—The Secretary of the When asked about these attacks on this Act shall be promptly paid by the Sec- Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the rights of Social Security workers, the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall mint and issue not retary to the Smithsonian Institution’s American Women’s History Initiative for the Mr. Saul provided only vague state- more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall— ments that included no commitments (1) weigh 26.73 grams; purpose of— (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (1) collecting, studying, and establishing to take meaningful action to improve (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. programs relating to women’s contributions labor practices at Social Security. (b) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted to various fields and throughout different pe- Workers at the Social Security Admin- under this Act shall be legal tender, as pro- riods of history that have influenced the di- istration and the American people who vided in section 5103 of title 31, United States rection of the United States; and are counting on Social Security de- (2) creating exhibitions and programs that Code. serve better, and I hope Mr. Saul will (c) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of recognize diverse perspectives on women’s sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United history and contributions. prove me wrong by proactively engag- States Code, all coins minted under this Act (c) AUDITS.—The Smithsonian Institution’s ing with his workforce and reversing shall be considered to be numismatic items. American Women’s History Initiative shall the damage that has been done.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:53 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN6.039 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3199 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Whereas the advanced age of the last remain- S. RES. 135 ing veterans of, and the gradual disappearance Whereas June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anni- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under of any living memory of, World War II and the the previous order, the Senate will now versary of the Allied assault at Normandy, Normandy landings make it necessary to in- France, by troops of the United States, the resume legislative session. crease activities intended to pass on the history United Kingdom, Canada, and Free France, f of those events, particularly to younger genera- known as ‘‘Operation Overlord’’; tions; EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE AND Whereas, before Operation Overlord, the Whereas the young people of Normandy and German Army still occupied France and the APPRECIATION OF THE SENATE the United States have displayed unprecedented Nazi government still had access to the raw commitment to, and involvement in, cele- FOR THE ACTS OF HEROISM AND materials and industrial capacity of Western brating— VALOR BY THE MEMBERS OF Europe; THE UNITED STATES ARMED (1) the veterans of the Normandy landings; and Whereas the naval phase of the Allied as- FORCES WHO PARTICIPATED IN (2) the freedom brought by those veterans in sault at Normandy was code-named ‘‘Oper- THE JUNE 6, 1944, AMPHIBIOUS 1944; ation Neptune’’, and the date of June 6, 1944, LANDING AT NORMANDY, Whereas the significant material remains of is referred to as ‘‘D-Day’’ to denote the day FRANCE the Normandy landings found on the Normandy on which the combat attack was initiated; beaches and at the bottom of the sea in the ter- Whereas the D-Day landing was the largest Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ritorial waters of France, such as shipwrecks combined arms amphibious assault in his- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- and various items of military equipment, bear tory, consisting of— ate proceed to the consideration of Cal- witness to the remarkable and unique nature of (1) approximately 132,600 members of the endar No. 98, S. Res. 135. the material resources used by the Allied forces Allied Expeditionary Force, including 57,500 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to execute the Normandy landings; members of the United States Armed Forces; clerk will report the resolution by Whereas 5 Normandy beaches and a number (2) more than 23,000 airborne troops sup- of sites on the Normandy coast, including porting the seaborne landings; title. Pointe du Hoc, were the scene of the D-Day (3) approximately 7,000 naval vessels; and The legislative clerk read as follows: landings and constitute, and will for all time (4) more than 14,000 sorties by Allied air- A resolution (S. Res. 135) expressing the constitute— craft; gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for (1) a unique piece of world heritage; and Whereas soldiers of 6 divisions (3 from the the acts of heroism and valor by the mem- (2) a symbol of peace and freedom, the United States, 2 from the United Kingdom, bers of the United States Armed Forces who unspoilt nature, integrity, and authenticity of which included troops of Free France, and 1 participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious which must be protected at all costs; and from Canada) and 3 British armored brigades landing at Normandy, France, and com- Whereas the world owes a debt of gratitude to stormed ashore in 5 main landing areas on mending those individuals for leadership and the members of the ‘‘Greatest Generation’’ who beaches in Normandy, which were code- bravery in an operation that helped bring an assumed the task of freeing the world from Nazi named ‘‘Utah’’, ‘‘Omaha’’, ‘‘Gold’’, ‘‘Juno’’, end to World War II. and Fascist regimes and restoring liberty to Eu- and ‘‘Sword’’; rope: Now, therefore, be it Whereas, of the approximately 10,000 Allied The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Resolved, That the Senate— casualties incurred on the first day of the objection to proceeding to the meas- (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the landing, more than 6,000 were members of ure? amphibious landing of the Allies on D-Day, the United States Armed Forces; There being no objection, the Senate June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during Whereas the Allied assault and following World War II; proceeded to consider the resolution operations were supported by ships, aircraft, (2) expresses gratitude and appreciation to which had been reported from the Com- and troops from Australia, Belgium, Czecho- the members of the United States Armed mittee on Foreign Relations, without slovakia, Free Norway, Greece, the Nether- Forces who participated in the D-Day oper- amendment, and with an amendment lands, New Zealand, and the Polish Armed ations; Forces in the West; to the preamble, as follows: (3) thanks the young people of Normandy Whereas the advanced age of the last re- Whereas June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniver- and the United States for their involvement maining veterans of, and the gradual dis- sary of the Allied assault at Normandy, France, in events celebrating the 75th anniversary of appearance of any living memory of, World by troops of the United States, the United King- the Normandy landings with the aim of mak- War II and the Normandy landings make it dom, Canada, and Free France, known as ‘‘Op- ing future generations aware of the acts of necessary to increase activities intended to eration Overlord’’; heroism and sacrifice performed by the Al- pass on the history of those events, particu- Whereas, before Operation Overlord, the Ger- lied forces; larly to younger generations; man Army still occupied France and the Nazi (4) recognizes the efforts of France and the Whereas the young people of Normandy government still had access to the raw materials people of Normandy to preserve for future and the United States have displayed unprec- and industrial capacity of Western Europe; generations the unique world heritage rep- edented commitment to, and involvement in, Whereas the naval phase of the Allied assault resented by the Normandy beaches and the celebrating— at Normandy was code-named ‘‘Operation Nep- sunken material remains of the Normandy (1) the veterans of the Normandy landings; tune’’, and the date of June 6, 1944, is referred landings by inscribing those beaches and re- and to as ‘‘D-Day’’ to denote the day on which the mains on the United Nations Educational, (2) the freedom brought by those veterans combat attack was initiated; Scientific and Cultural Organization (com- in 1944; Whereas the D-Day landing was the largest monly referred to as ‘‘UNESCO’’) World Her- Whereas the significant material remains combined arms amphibious assault in history, itage List; and of the Normandy landings found on the Nor- consisting of— (5) requests that the President issue a mandy beaches and at the bottom of the sea (1) approximately 132,600 members of the Al- proclamation calling on the people of the in the territorial waters of France, such as lied Expeditionary Force, including 57,500 mem- United States to observe the 75th anniver- shipwrecks and various items of military bers of the United States Armed Forces; sary of the Normandy landings with appro- equipment, bear witness to the remarkable (2) more than 23,000 airborne troops sup- priate ceremonies and programs to honor the and unique nature of the material resources porting the seaborne landings; sacrifices made by their fellow countrymen used by the Allied forces to execute the Nor- (3) approximately 7,000 naval vessels; and to liberate Europe. (4) more than 14,000 sorties by Allied aircraft; mandy landings; Whereas soldiers of 6 divisions (3 from the Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous Whereas 5 Normandy beaches and a num- United States, 2 from the United Kingdom, consent that the resolution be agreed ber of sites on the Normandy coast, includ- which included troops of Free France, and 1 to, the committee-reported amendment ing Pointe du Hoc, were the scene of the D- from Canada) and 3 British armored brigades to the preamble be agreed to, the pre- Day landings and constitute, and will for all stormed ashore in 5 main landing areas on amble, as amended, be agreed to, and time constitute— beaches in Normandy, which were code-named the motions to reconsider be consid- (1) a unique piece of world heritage; and ‘‘Utah’’, ‘‘Omaha’’, ‘‘Gold’’, ‘‘Juno’’, and ered made and laid upon the table. (2) a symbol of peace and freedom, the ‘‘Sword’’; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unspoilt nature, integrity, and authenticity Whereas, of the approximately 10,000 Allied objection, it is so ordered. of which must be protected at all costs; and casualties incurred on the first day of the land- The resolution (S. Res. 135) was Whereas the world owes a debt of gratitude ing, more than 6,000 were members of the United to the members of the ‘‘Greatest Genera- States Armed Forces; agreed to. tion’’ who assumed the task of freeing the Whereas the Allied assault and following op- The committee-reported amendment world from Nazi and Fascist regimes and re- erations were supported by ships, aircraft, and to the preamble was agreed to. storing liberty to Europe: Now, therefore, be troops from Australia, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, The preamble, as amended, was it Free Norway, Greece, the Netherlands, New agreed to. Resolved, That the Senate— Zealand, and the Polish Armed Forces in the The resolution with its preamble, as (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the West; amended, was agreed to, as follows: amphibious landing of the Allies on D-Day,
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Under (3) thanks the young people of Normandy women’s suffrage, to the Constitution of the the previous order, the Senate will re- and the United States for their involvement United States. sume executive session to consider the in events celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings with the aim of mak- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Saul nomination. ing future generations aware of the acts of question is on agreeing to the resolu- All postcloture time is expired. heroism and sacrifice performed by the Al- tion. The majority leader. lied forces; Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask for the yeas ORDER OF BUSINESS (4) recognizes the efforts of France and the and nays. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, people of Normandy to preserve for future The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a I ask unanimous consent that the re- generations the unique world heritage rep- sufficient second? maining votes be 10 minutes in length. resented by the Normandy beaches and the There appears to be a sufficient sec- sunken material remains of the Normandy The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ond. objection, it is so ordered. landings by inscribing those beaches and re- The clerk will call the roll. mains on the United Nations Educational, The question is, Will the Senate ad- The senior assistant legislative clerk Scientific and Cultural Organization (com- vise and consent to the Saul nomina- called the roll. monly referred to as ‘‘UNESCO’’) World Her- tion? itage List; and Mr. THUNE. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I ask (5) requests that the President issue a for the yeas and nays. proclamation calling on the people of the from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a United States to observe the 75th anniver- the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). sary of the Normandy landings with appro- Further, if present and voting, the sufficient second? priate ceremonies and programs to honor the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- There appears to be a sufficient sec- sacrifices made by their fellow countrymen ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the ond. to liberate Europe. Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) The clerk will call the roll. f would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF THE Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Mr. THUNE. The following Senators HONORABLE WILLIAM THAD are necessarily absent: the Senator COCHRAN, FORMER UNITED BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and STATES SENATOR FOR THE the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). STATE OF MISSISSIPPI from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- ator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and Further, if present and voting, the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- WARREN), are necessarily absent. ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the ate proceed to the consideration of S. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Res. 229, submitted earlier today. MCSALLY). Are there any other Sen- would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the clerk will report the resolution by The result was announced—yeas 93, Senator from Connecticut (Mr. title. nays 0, as follows: BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from New The legislative clerk read as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 132 Leg.] York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator A resolution (S. Res. 229) relative to the YEAS—93 from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- death of the Honorable William Thad Coch- ator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and ran, former United States Senator for the Baldwin Gardner Peters State of Mississippi. Barrasso Graham Portman the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. Bennet Grassley Reed WARREN) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Blackburn Hassan Risch The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there objection to proceeding to the meas- Blunt Hawley Roberts any other Senators in the Chamber de- ure? Booker Heinrich Romney There being no objection, the Senate Boozman Hirono Rosen siring to vote? Braun Hoeven Rounds The result was announced—yeas 77, proceeded to consider the resolution. Brown Hyde-Smith Rubio Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous Burr Inhofe Sasse nays 16, as follows: consent that the resolution be agreed Cantwell Isakson Schatz [Rollcall Vote No. 133 Ex.] Capito Johnson Schumer YEAS—77 to, the preamble be agreed to, and the Cardin Jones Scott (FL) motions to reconsider be considered Carper Kaine Scott (SC) Barrasso Fischer Peters made and laid upon the table with no Casey Kennedy Shaheen Bennet Gardner Portman intervening action or debate. Cassidy King Shelby Blackburn Graham Risch Collins Klobuchar Sinema Blunt Grassley Roberts The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Coons Lankford Smith Boozman Hassan Romney objection, it is so ordered. Cornyn Leahy Stabenow Braun Hawley Rosen The resolution (S. Res. 229) was Cortez Masto Lee Sullivan Brown Hoeven Rounds agreed to. Cotton Manchin Tester Burr Hyde-Smith Rubio Cantwell Inhofe The preamble was agreed to. Cramer Markey Thune Sasse Crapo McConnell Tillis Capito Isakson Schumer (The resolution, with its preamble, is Cardin Johnson Cruz McSally Toomey Scott (FL) Carper Jones printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- Daines Menendez Udall Scott (SC) Casey Kaine mitted Resolutions.’’) Duckworth Merkley Van Hollen Shaheen Durbin Murkowski Warner Cassidy Kennedy Shelby f Enzi Murphy Whitehouse Collins King Sinema Ernst Murray Wicker Coons Lankford Stabenow CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- Feinstein Paul Wyden Cornyn Leahy Sullivan VERSARY OF THE PASSAGE AND Fischer Perdue Young Cortez Masto Lee RATIFICATION OF THE 19TH Cotton Manchin Tester NOT VOTING—7 Thune AMENDMENT, PROVIDING FOR Cramer McConnell Alexander Harris Warren Crapo McSally Tillis WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE, TO THE Blumenthal Moran Cruz Menendez Toomey CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED Gillibrand Sanders Daines Murkowski Warner STATES Durbin Murphy Wicker The resolution was agreed to. Enzi Paul Wyden The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Ernst Perdue Young the previous order, S. Res. 212 is dis- the previous order, the preamble is NAYS—16 charged from the Committee on the Ju- agreed to, and the motions to recon- Baldwin Feinstein Klobuchar diciary, and the Senate will proceed to sider are considered made and laid Booker Heinrich Markey its immediate consideration. upon the table. Duckworth Hirono Merkley
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Under Scott (SC) Cotton Leahy HOLLEN), and the Senator from Massa- the previous order, the motion to re- Shaheen Cramer Lee chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily Shelby consider is considered made and laid Crapo Manchin Sinema absent. upon the table and the President will Cruz McConnell Sullivan The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there be immediately notified of the Senate’s Daines McSally Duckworth Menendez Tester any other Senators in the Chamber de- action. Durbin Merkley Thune siring to vote? Enzi Murkowski Tillis The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 82, f Ernst Murphy Toomey nays 9, as follows: Feinstein Murray Van Hollen CLOTURE MOTION Fischer Paul Warner [Rollcall Vote No. 135 Ex.] Gardner Perdue Whitehouse YEAS—82 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Graham Peters Wicker Baldwin Fischer Peters to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Grassley Portman Wyden Barrasso Gardner Portman Hassan Reed Young Senate the pending cloture motion, Bennet Graham Risch which the clerk will state. NAYS—10 Blackburn Grassley Roberts Blunt Hassan The senior assistant bill clerk read as Baldwin Kaine Stabenow Romney Boozman Hawley Booker Klobuchar Rosen follows: Udall Braun Heinrich Brown Markey Rounds CLOTURE MOTION Brown Hoeven Hirono Smith Rubio Burr Hyde-Smith We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Sasse Cantwell Inhofe NOT VOTING—7 Scott (FL) ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Capito Isakson Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Alexander Harris Warren Cardin Johnson Scott (SC) move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Blumenthal Moran Casey Jones Shaheen nation of David Schenker, of New Jersey, to Gillibrand Sanders Cassidy Kaine Shelby be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Collins Kennedy Sinema Eastern Affairs). Coons King Smith vote, the yeas are 83, the nays are 10. Stabenow Mitch McConnell, Pat Roberts, Steve Cornyn Lankford The motion is agreed to. Cortez Masto Leahy Sullivan Daines, John Barrasso, Tim Scott, f Cotton Lee Tester Lindsey Graham, John Boozman, Roger Cramer Manchin Thune F. Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Richard CLOTURE MOTION Crapo McConnell Tillis Burr, Mike Crapo, David Perdue, John Cruz McSally Toomey Thune, Tom Cotton, Rick Scott, Mike The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Daines Menendez Warner Rounds, John Cornyn. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Duckworth Murkowski Whitehouse Senate the pending cloture motion, Durbin Murphy Wicker The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- which the clerk will state. Enzi Murray Wyden imous consent the mandatory quorum Ernst Paul The senior assistant legislative clerk Young call has been waived. Feinstein Perdue read as follows: The question is, Is it the sense of the NAYS—9 CLOTURE MOTION Senate that debate on the nomination Booker Markey Schatz of David Schenker, of New Jersey, to We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Hirono Merkley Schumer ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Klobuchar Reed Udall be an Assistant Secretary of State Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby NOT VOTING—9 (Near Eastern Affairs), shall be brought move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- to a close? nation of Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to Alexander Gillibrand Sanders The yeas and nays are mandatory be Chairman of the Commodity Futures Blumenthal Harris Van Hollen Carper Moran Warren under the rule. Trading Commission. The clerk will call the roll. Mitch McConnell, Pat Roberts, Steve The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The senior assistant bill clerk called Daines, John Barrasso, Tim Scott, vote, the yeas are 82, the nays are 9. the roll. Lindsey Graham, John Boozman, Roger The motion is agreed to. F. Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Richard f Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Burr, Mike Crapo, David Perdue, John are necessarily absent: the Senator Thune, Tom Cotton, Rick Scott, Mike CLOTURE MOTION from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and Rounds, John Cornyn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Further, if present and voting, the imous consent, the mandatory quorum Senate the pending cloture motion, Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- call has been waived. which the clerk will state. ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the The question is, Is it the sense of the The senior assistant legislative clerk Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Senate that debate on the nomination read as follows: would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ of Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be CLOTURE MOTION Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Chairman of the Commodity Futures We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Trading Commission, shall be brought ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from New to a close? Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator The yeas and nays are mandatory move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- under the rule. nation of Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to ator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and The clerk will call the roll. be a Commissioner of the Commodity Fu- the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. The senior assistant legislative clerk tures Trading Commission for a term expir- WARREN) are necessarily absent. called the roll. ing April 13, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Mitch McConnell, Pat Roberts, Steve Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Daines, John Barrasso, Tim Scott, any other Senators in the Chamber de- are necessarily absent: the Senator Lindsey Graham, John Boozman, Roger siring to vote? from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and F. Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Richard The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 83, the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). Burr, Mike Crapo, David Perdue, John nays 10, as follows: Further, if present and voting, the Thune, Tom Cotton, Rick Scott, Mike [Rollcall Vote No. 134 Ex.] Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Rounds, John Cornyn. YEAS—83 ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) imous consent, the mandatory quorum Bennet Blunt Braun would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ call has been waived.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN6.043 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S3202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 4, 2019 The question is, Is it the sense of the modity Futures Trading Commission At 21, he was called to serve in the Senate that debate on the nomination for a term expiring April 13, 2024. Army in World War II, joining the 161st of Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Field Artillery Battalion. Chet sup- a Commissioner of the Commodity Fu- ator from Wyoming. plied ammunition to the battery tures Trading Commission for a term 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY throughout the war. The 161st landed expiring April 13, 2024, shall be brought Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, in Normandy’s Omaha Beach in the to a close? tomorrow, a number of us will be trav- third wave and fought the Nazis for The yeas and nays are mandatory eling from Washington to France, to months. under the rule. Normandy, for the 75th anniversary of Chet was awarded the Bronze Star for The clerk will call the roll. D-Day on Thursday. We will commemo- his heroism in crossing a flooded road The legislative clerk called the roll. rate the heroic, selfless efforts of a cou- to deliver ammunition to his stranded Mr. THUNE. The following Senators rageous group of Allied forces, and we comrades. are necessarily absent: the Senator will honor all of our World War II vet- His battalion stopped only 7 miles from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and erans. from Berlin, Germany, before he re- the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). The 156,000 Americans and British turned home to Glenrock and to his Further, if present and voting, the and Canadian troops who stormed the lifelong love of family ranching. In Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- beaches of Normandy, France, on that fact, he was still ranching at the age of fateful day, June 6, 1944, turned the ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the 92 when he died in 2014. tide to win the war in Europe. So I will be thinking of Wyoming’s D- Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Launched from England, the Allies’ would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Day heroes and all of our State’s World landing in France was carefully War II veterans during the tribute at Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the planned and really brilliantly exe- Normandy. Senator from Delaware (Mr. CARPER), cuted. In his D-Day message to the I will also be thinking of my dad. He the Senator from New York (Mrs. troops, General Dwight David Eisen- was part of the liberation of France, GILLIBRAND), the Senator from Cali- hower instilled confidence. His message fighting in the pivotal Battle of the fornia (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from was this: Bulge. Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving I will carry his dog tags with me ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) people everywhere march with you. when I go overseas, the dog tags that are necessarily absent. In company with our brave Allies and he wore during World War II in the lib- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there brothers-in-arms on other fronts, you will eration of France. any other Senators in the Chamber de- bring about the destruction of the German I will also carry with me the medal siring to vote? war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyr- anny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, that was given to the brave soldiers The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 83, who fought in the liberation of France. nays 10, as follows: and security for ourselves in a free world. That was the message from General The medal says ‘‘1944.’’ There is a chain [Rollcall Vote No. 136 Ex.] Eisenhower. around France with breaks in the YEAS—83 Well, because of the tremendous sac- chain, and on the back, it says ‘‘la Baldwin Fischer Peters rifices of our Allied forces, Nazi Ger- France’’; it says ‘‘liberateurs’’—the lib- Barrasso Gardner Portman many surrendered unconditionally less eration of France. Bennet Graham Risch than a year later, on May 7, 1945. I will also have with me the missal Blackburn Grassley Roberts he carried, his prayer book. It says: My Blunt Hassan Romney The price for European peace and se- Boozman Hawley Rosen curity proved high. In all, there were military missal. There is a crucifix on Braun Heinrich Rounds 4,414 Allied deaths on D-Day alone, and the front and on the back, a rosary, the Brown Hoeven Rubio crucifix, and then the beads that were Burr Hyde-Smith 2,501 Americans were killed that day. Sasse elevated in the printing so that one Cantwell Inhofe Scott (FL) Allied deaths in the Battle of Nor- Capito Isakson Scott (SC) mandy, which lasted until August, could, in a foxhole, in a time of war, Cardin Johnson Shaheen with this in your pocket, pray to your Casey Jones topped 226,000. Shelby Cassidy Kaine Now, 75 years later, thousands of vet- Lord and God. Sinema Collins Kennedy erans and world leaders will gather on You know, from the time I was a lit- Coons King Smith tle boy, my dad would always say: Stabenow this hallowed ground to honor the self- Cornyn Lankford John, you should thank God every day Cortez Masto Leahy Sullivan sacrificing soldiers who fought for our Cotton Lee Tester freedom. because you live in America. You don’t Cramer Manchin Thune My home State of Wyoming lost five know how fortunate you are. Crapo McConnell Tillis of its finest sons on D-Day. I want to We are truly blessed to live in this Cruz McSally Toomey great country, and it is due to the self- Daines Menendez Van Hollen recognize these heroes who never made Duckworth Murkowski Warner it home: Private Raymond Dahlman, less actions of our troops—those brave Durbin Murphy Whitehouse PFC Thompson Dicks, Private Thomas soldiers who risked their lives—and Enzi Murray Wicker Offutt, Jr., PFC Steven Serkovich, and many gave their lives for the rest of us. Ernst Paul Wyden As President Franklin Roosevelt said Feinstein Perdue Young Private Jack Simpson. I also salute Wyoming’s 602 living in his D-Day prayer: ‘‘Almighty God: NAYS—10 World War II veterans, including my Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day Blumenthal Markey Schumer wife Bobbie’s father, Bob Brown of have set upon a mighty endeavor, a Booker Merkley Udall struggle to preserve our Republic, our Hirono Reed Thermopolis, WY, who served not only Klobuchar Schatz in World War II in Europe and then was religion, and our civilization.’’ sent to the Pacific, but he was also We must never forget those who NOT VOTING—7 called up to serve our Nation once fought for our freedoms. So many gave Alexander Harris Warren again in the Korean war. their lives to protect our way of life. Carper Moran We owe an incredible debt of grati- Gillibrand Sanders In all, 16 million Americans fought in World War II; more than 400,000 U.S. tude to our Gold Star families and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this servicemembers were killed in the war; sacrifices of those families and of their vote, the yeas are 83, the nays are 10. and most of those who returned home loved ones. The motion is agreed to. have now passed away. So on the 75th anniversary of D-Day, f So today I want to highlight one of it is a time to remember all of our my home State’s D-Day heroes who brave service men and women, to re- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR died 5 years ago at the age of 92: SSG flect on their faithful service to this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chester ‘‘Chet’’ Stephens of Glenrock, country, and to recall the sacrifices clerk will report the nomination. WY. that they have made and continue to The legislative clerk read the nomi- Chet was born in Casper, WY, in 1911 make in defense of this great Nation. nation of Heath P. Tarbert, of Mary- and moved with his family to a ranch Let me close by saying God bless our land, to be a Commissioner of the Com- south of Glenrock. troops who fought and died in World
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RECORD, as follows: F–16 engine parts f DEFENSE SECURITY Amendment to previously Congressionally COOPERATION AGENCY, notified case for ScanEagle and Integrator ORDER OF PROCEDURE Arlington, VA. Unmanned Aerial Systems For Jordan: Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Transfer of Paveway II Precision Guided ask unanimous consent that notwith- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Munitions from the United Arab Emirates. standing the provisions of rule XXII, if DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: On May 23, 2019, the This determination shall be published in cloture is invoked on the Combs nomi- Secretary of State, pursuant to section 36(b) the Federal Register and, along with the ac- nation, the Senate vote on confirma- of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, companying Memorandum of Justification, tion of the Combs nomination at 1:45 determined that an emergency exists which shall be transmitted to Congress. p.m., Wednesday, June 5. I further ask requires the immediate sale of the defense (U) MEMORANDUM OF JUSTIFICATION FOR EMER- GENCY ARMS TRANSFERS AND AUTHORIZA- that following disposition of the Combs articles and defense services identified in the attached transmittals to the Kingdom of TIONS TO THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, THE nomination, the Senate vote on the Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AND THE HASHEMITE motions to invoke cloture on the through the Foreign Military Sales process, KINGDOM OF JORDAN TO DETER IRANIAN MA- Holte, Alston Jr., and Hertling nomina- including any further amendments specific LIGN INFLUENCE tions in the order listed; finally, that if to costs, quantity, or requirements, occur- (U) Iranian malign activity poses a funda- cloture is invoked on those nomina- ring within the duration of circumstances mental threat to the stability of the Middle tions, the confirmation votes on the giving rise to these emergency sales, in order East and to American security at home and nominations occur at a time to be de- to deter further the malign influence of the abroad. Iran’s actions have led directly to termined by the majority leader in Government of Iran throughout the Middle the deaths of over six hundred U.S. military East region. personnel in Iraq, untold suffering in Syria, consultation with the Democratic lead- Please find attached (Tab 1) the Secretary and significant threats to Israeli security. In er and that if confirmed, the motions of State Determination and Justification Yemen, Iran helps fuel a conflict creating to reconsider be considered made and waiving the Congressional review require- the world’s greatest humanitarian crisis. laid on the table and the President be ments under Section 36(b)(l) and 36 (b)(5)(C) Iran directed repeated attacks on civilian immediately notified of the Senate’s of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, and military infrastructure in Saudi Arabia action. for the attached list of Transmittals of pro- and the United Arab Emirates by Iranian-de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there posed Letters of Offer and Acceptance to the signed explosives-laden drones and ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis, also known as objection? United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for defense articles and serv- Ansar Allah, who receive financial, tech- Without objection, it is so ordered. ices pursuant to the notification require- nical, and materiel support from Iran. f ments of Section 36(b)(1) and Section (U) Current threat reporting indicates Iran 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act engages in preparations for further malign LEGISLATIVE SESSION (AECA), as amended. The determination and activities throughout the Middle East re- detailed justification are a part of each gion, including potential targeting of U.S. Transmittal. After this letter is delivered to and allied military forces in the region. As MORNING BUSINESS your office, we plan to issue a news release the Administration publicly noted and to notify the public of the proposed sales. briefed to Congress in greater detail in the Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask Sincerely, appropriate setting, a number of troubling unanimous consent that the Senate CHARLES W. HOOPER, and escalatory indications and warnings proceed to legislative session for a pe- Lieutenant General, USA, Director. from the Iranian regime have prompted an riod of morning business, with Sen- Enclosures. increased U.S. force posture in the region. The Iran-backed Houthis publicly threatened ators permitted to speak therein for up DETERMINATION UNDER THE ARMS EXPORT to increase operations targeting vital mili- to 10 minutes each. CONTROL ACT tary targets in the United Arab Emirates, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Subject: Emergency Arms Sales to Saudi Saudi Arabia, and Saudi-Led Coalition posi- objection, it is so ordered. Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and tions in Yemen. The rapidly-evolving secu- Jordan f rity situation in the region requires an ac- Pursuant to sections 36(b)(1), 36(c)(2), and celerated delivery of certain capabilities to ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION 36(d)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S. partners in the region. U.S.C. 2776, I hereby state that an emergency (U) As President Trump noted in National Mr. RISCH. Madam President, on exists which requires the immediate sale of Security Memorandum 11 of May 8, 2018, May 24, 2019, pursuant to section 36(b) the following foreign military sales and di- ‘‘the actions and policies of the Government of the Arms Export Control Act, the rect commercial sales cases, including any of Iran, including its proliferation and devel- Secretary of State determined ‘‘that an further amendments specific to the cost, opment of missiles and other asymmetric emergency exists which requires the quantity, or requirements of these cases, in and conventional weapons capabilities, its immediate sale of the following mili- the national security interest of the United network and campaign of regional aggres- sion, its support for terrorist groups, and the tary sales’’ to the Kingdom of Saudi States: For the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: malign activities of the Islamic Revolu- Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. F–15 Support tionary Guard Corps and its surrogates con- The Arms Export Control Act indicates Paveway Precision Guided Munitions (sale tinue to pose an unusual and extraordinary that, in the Senate, the notification of and co-production) threat to the national security, foreign pol- such a determination shall be sent to Aircraft Maintenance Support icy, and economy of the United States.’’ the chairman of the Senate Foreign Aurora Bomb Fuzing System (U) Iran’s actions pose a critical threat to regional stability and the national security Relations Committee. 120mm M933A1 Mortar Bombs Fl10 Engines for F–15s of the United States, which has been long ac- In keeping with the committee’s in- F/A–18 Panel Manufacture in Saudi Arabia knowledged. Since 1984, Iran remains des- tention to see that relevant informa- for other end-users ignated by the United States as a State tion is available to the full Senate, I Advising and support of Ministry of De- Sponsor of Terrorism pursuant to section 6(j) ask unanimous consent to have printed fense reform of the Export Administration Act, section 40 in the RECORD the Secretary’s deter- Continuation of follow-on logistics support of the Arms Export Control Act, and section mination and transmittals submitted and services for Royal Saudi Air Force, in- 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act. In addi- to the committee by the Defense Secu- cluding Tactical Air Surveillance System tion, the recent designation of Iran’s Islamic support Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a For- rity Cooperation Agency regarding For the United Arab Emirates: eign Terrorist Organization under section 219 sales under section 36(b). The Sec- AH–64 Equipment of the Immigration and Nationality Act retary’s emergency determination and APK WS Laser-guided Rockets notes the Government of Iran, through the transmittals for sales conducted pursu- Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles IRGC-Quds Force, provides material support
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to the Taliban, Lebanese Hizballah, Hamas, TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–0B and enhance interoperability with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensi- United States. Front for the Liberation of Palestine-Gen- tivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The AH–64E eral Command (PFLP-GC). Iran is also iden- 36(8)(5)(C), AECA) Apache Attack Helicopter weapon system tified as constituting an unusual and ex- contains communications and target identi- (i) Purchaser: Government of the United traordinary threat to the national security, fication equipment, navigation equipment, Arab Emirates (UAE). foreign policy and economy of the United aircraft survivability equipment, displays, (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 16– States under Executive Orders dating back and sensors. The airframe itself does not 15. to the Carter and Clinton Administrations. contain sensitive technology; however, the (U) In 2014, the Houthis, an Iran-supported Date: 8 December 2016. pertinent equipment listed below will be ei- force increasingly contributing to the Ira- Military Department: Army. ther installed on the aircraft or included in nian regime’s efforts to destabilize the Ara- (iii) Description: On December 8, 2016, Con- the sale: bian Peninsula, attempted to overthrow the gress was notified by Congressional certifi- a. The Radar Electronic Unit (REU) is a internationally recognized government of cation transmittal number 16–15 of the pos- component upgrade to the AN/APO–78 Fire Yemen. The Houthis have greatly increased sible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Control Radar (FCR). The REU replaces two regional instability, threatened the global Export Control Act of twenty-eight (28) AH– legacy Line Replaceable Units (Program- economy, destroyed infrastructure, and ter- 64E Remanufactured Apache Attack Heli- mable Signal Processor and Low Power rorized the Yemeni people. copters; nine (9) new AH–64E Apache Attack Radio Frequency), achieving a weight reduc- (U) The Houthis have attacked civilian Helicopters; seventy-six (76) T700–GE–701D tion of approximately 85 pounds, with im- areas within Saudi Arabia and the UAE with Engines (56 remanufactured, 18 new, 2 proved reliability, increased processing ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle spares); thirty-nine (39) AN/ASQ–170 Modern- power, growth for new modes/capabilities attacks in addition to cross-border raids; ized Target Acquisition and Designation and replacement of obsolete components. these have resulted in the deaths of over five Sight/AN/AAR–11 Modernized Pilot Night Vi- Critical system information is stored in the hundred Saudi civilians, and the Kingdom of sion Sensors (28 remanufactured, 9 new, 2 FCR/REU in the form of mission executable Saudi Arabia was fortunate in 2017 to have spares); thirty-two (32) remanufactured AN/ code, target detection, classification algo- intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at APR–48B Modernized Radar Frequency rithms and coded threat parametric. This in- Mecca which could have led to a regional Interferometers; forty-six (46) AAR–57 Com- formation is provided in a form that cannot conflagration. mon Missile Warning Systems (31 remanu- be extracted by the foreign user via anti- (U) The Houthi threat to stability extends factured, 9 new, 6 spares); eighty-eight (88) tamper provisions built into the system. beyond the security of their immediate Embedded Global Positioning Systems with b. The AN/APG–78 Fire Control Radar neighbors. Over 10% of global shipping passes Inertial Navigation (72 new, 16 spares); forty- (FCR) is an active, low probability of inter- through the Bab-el-Mandeb straits sepa- four (44) Manned-Unmanned Teaming-Inter- cept, millimeter-wave radar, combined with rating Yemen from Africa, including an esti- national (MUMTi) systems (28 remanufac- a passive AN/APR–48B Modernized Radar mated 4.8 million barrels of oil per day, or tured, 9 new, 7 spares); and fifteen (15) new Frequency Interferometer (M–RFI) mounted about 5% of the global oil trade. Since 2016, MUMTi System Upper Receivers, training on top of the helicopter mast. The FCR the Houthis have repeatedly targeted inter- devices, helmets, simulators, generators, Ground Targeting Mode detects, locates, national shipping transiting these straits to transportation, wheeled vehicles and organi- classifies and prioritizes stationary or mov- or from the Suez Canal. Houthi-controlled zation equipment, spare and repair parts, ing armored vehicles, tanks and mobile air media recently announced the Houthis’ in- support equipment, tools and test equip- defense systems as well as hovering heli- tent to target Saudi ARAMCO infrastruc- ment, technical data and publications, per- copters, helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft ture. Utilizing anti-ship cruise missiles, sonnel training and training equipment, U.S. in normal flight. If desired, the radar data small boat attacks, and remote-controlled government and contractor engineering, can be used to refer targets to the regular explosive vessels, the Houthis continue to technical, and logistics support services, and electro-optical Modernized Target Acquisi- strike not only commercial oil tankers, but other related elements of logistics support. tion and Designation Sight (MTADS). This also struck a cargo ship carrying grain to a The estimated cost was $3.5 billion. Major information is provided in a form that can- Yemeni port. The Houthis conducted mari- Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $1.68 not be extracted by the foreign user. The time attacks on the USS Mason and the USS billion of this total. content of these items is classified SECRET. Ponce, demonstrating the direct nature of This transmittal reports: User Data Module (UDM) on the RFI proc- the Houthi threat to U.S. personnel, assets, 1. the addition of thirty (30) Radar Elec- essor, contains the Radio Frequency threat and our national security. tronic Units (REU) as MDE, which were in- library. The UDM, which is a hardware as- (U) Within Yemen, the Houthis severely cluded in the total value of the original semblage, is classified CONFIDENTIAL when limited the ability of the international com- transmittal, but were not properly identified programmed with threat parameters, threat munity to provide humanitarian assistance as MDE; and priorities and/or techniques derived from to the population under their control. Inter- 2. the inclusion of additional quantities of U.S. intelligence information. national humanitarian organizations report the following items: one (1) new AH–64E c. The AN/ASQ–170 Modernized Target Ac- the ‘‘Houthi forces’ widespread use of land- Apache Attack Helicopter, six (6) T700–GE– quisition and Designation Sight/AN/AAQ–11 mines along Yemen’s western coast since 701D engines (2 installed, 4 spares), one (1) Pilot Night Vision Sensor (MTADS/PNVS) mid-2017 has killed and injured hundreds of new AN/ASQ–170 Modernized Target Acquisi- provides day, night, and limited adverse civilians and prevented aid groups from tion and Designation Sight/AN/AAR–11 Mod- weather target information, as well as night reaching vulnerable communities.’’ Despite ernized Pilot Night Vision Sensor, one (1) navigation capabilities. The PNVS provides the humanitarian catastrophe, the Houthis new AAR–57 Common Missile Warning Sys- thermal imaging that permits nap-of-the- continue to escalate the conflict in Yemen, tem, sixty-two (62) Embedded Global Posi- earth flight to, from, and within the battle most recently disregarding their own com- tioning Systems with Inertial Navigation area, while TADS provides the co-pilot gun- mitments under the UN-sponsored ceasefire (EGIs) (60 remanufactured, 2 new), and one ner with search, detection, recognition, and deal regarding the port city of Hudaydah. (1) new Manned-Unmanned Teaming-Inter- designation by means of Direct View Optics (U) The United States strongly backs peace national (MUMTi) system. The total MDE (DVO), EI2 television, and Forward Looking efforts brokered by UN Special Envoy Martin value of these items is $101,518,591. The addi- Infrared (FLIR) sighting systems that may Griffiths. Griffiths’ painstaking endeavor to tion will not add to the total notified value be used singularly or in combinations. Hard- have parties reach agreements in peace talks of MDE, which will remain $1.68 billion. The ware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical manuals in Sweden in 2018 would lay a solid track for total notified case value will remain $3.5 bil- for authorized maintenance levels are UN- a political process to end the conflict. lion. CLASSIFIED. Reverse engineering is not a (U) For the reasons cited above, an emer- (iv) Significance: This notification is being major concern. gency exists requiring immediate provision provided to report the inclusion of MDE and d. The AAR–57 Common Missile Warning of certain defense systems to Saudi Arabia, non-MDE items that were not included in System (CMWS) detects energy emitted by the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan in the the original notification. The UAE lost a hel- threat missiles in-flight, evaluates potential national security interest of the United icopter during recent operations and has re- false alarm emitters in the environment, de- States. Such transfers, whether provided via quested to replace this loss. clares validity of threat and selects appro- the Foreign Military Sales system, or (v) Justification: The Secretary of State priate countermeasures. The CMWS consists through the licensing of Direct Commercial has determined and provided detailed jus- of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Electro- Sales, must occur as quickly as possible in tification that an emergency exists that re- Optic Missile Sensors (EOMSs), and Se- order to deter further Iranian adventurism quires the immediate sale to the United Arab quencer and Improved Countermeasures Dis- in the Gulf and throughout the Middle East. Emirates of the above defense articles (and penser (ICMD). The ECU hardware is classi- The Secretary of State, therefore, has cer- defense services) in the national security in- fied CONFIDENTIAL; releasable technical tified an emergency exists under sections terests of the United States, thereby waiving manuals for operation and maintenance are 36(b)(l), 36(c)(2), and 36(d)(2) of the Arms Ex- the Congressional review requirements under classified SECRET. port Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2776, thereby Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control e. The Embedded Global Positioning Sys- waiving the congressional review require- Act, as amended. This equipment will sup- tem/Inertial Navigation System plus Multi- ments of those provisions. port the capabilities of UAE’s Apache fleet Mode Receiver (EGI+MMR) The aircraft has
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The EGI unit houses a GPS re- in the Defense Article or Defense Services 4) The GCS is a workstation that is used to ceiver. The receiver is capable of operating Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. plan missions, control and monitor the RQ– (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: in either non-encrypted or encrypted. When 21A AV, and manage the data received from May 24, 2019. keyed, the GPS receiver will automatically the air vehicle. * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms b. The RQ–21 UAS is capable of transport use anti-spoof/jam capabilities when they are Export Control Act. in use. The EGI will retain the key through via ground, air, or ship. The RQ–21 UAS per- power on/off/on cycles. Because of safeguards POLICY JUSTIFICATION forms a wide variety of reconnaissance, in- built into the EGI, it is not considered clas- United Arab Emirates (UAE)—RQ–21A telligence, and special missions. Operation- sified when keyed. Integrated within the EGI Blackjack Unmanned Air Vehicles ally or tactically vital data may be obtained is an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for The Government of the UAE has requested cost-effectively by exploiting the UAS mis- processing functions. Each EGI also houses a to buy twenty (20) RQ–21A Blackjack Un- sion systems and payload options. The RQ– Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR). The MMR is in- manned Air Vehicles (UAVs). Also included 21A AV is designed to perform air reconnais- corporated to provide for reception of ground are forty (40) Global Positioning Systems sance (AR) based missions. It is equipped to based NAVAID signals for instrument aided (GPS) with Selective Availability Anti- carry a forward turret to support the pri- flight. Provides IMC I IFR integration and Spoofing Module (SAASM) Type II (MPE–S); mary mission of reconnaissance and an as- certification of improved Embedded Global air vehicle support equipment including sortment of specialized, mission specific, Positioning System and Inertial (EGI) unit, eight (8) Ground Control Stations (GCS), payloads within the center payload bay. The with attached MMR, with specific cockpit four (4) launchers, and four (4) retrievers; Electro Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Imager instrumentation allows Apaches to operate spare and repair parts; publications; train- Counter Countermeasures sensor ball is the within the worldwide IFR route structure. ing; and technical support services. The esti- Alticam 11 EOIR4, which provides excep- Also includes integration of the Common mated total case value is $80 million. tional day/night capability in a small, light- Army Aviation Map (CAAM), Area Naviga- The Secretary of State has determined and weight, low power solution, or the EOIR5 tion (RNAV), Digital Aeronautical Flight In- provided detailed justification that an emer- which adds a laser designator capability. It formation File (DAFIF) and Global Air Traf- gency exists that requires the immediate uses mid-wave infrared (MWIR) electro-opti- fic Management (GATM) compliance. sale to the United Arab Emirates of the cal image, a gyrostabilized gimbal system, f. Manned-Unmanned Teaming-Inter- above defense articles (and defense services) has multiple operating modes, is compatible national (MUMT–I) provides Manned-Un- in the national security interests of the with the Alticam video processing board manned Teaming with Unmanned Aerial United States, thereby waiving the Congres- (AVS), and has a laser pointer and range- Systems (UASs), other Apaches and other sional review requirements under Section finder. It is designed for small unmanned interoperable aircraft and land platforms. 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as aerial vehicles (UAVs), and is also used on Provides ability to display real-time UAS amended. piloted airplanes, blimps, ground vehicles, This proposed sale will contribute to the sensor information to aircraft and transmit and unmanned surface vehicles. foreign and national security of the United MTADS video. Capability to receive video c. The imagery and electronic reconnais- States by improving the security of an im- sance functions of the RQ–21A AV support in- and metadata from Interoperability Profile portant ally in the Middle East. This sale is compliant (IOP) as well as legacy systems. It telligence functions and operational consistent with U.S. national security objec- warfighting missions. Intelligence-based sup- is a data link for the AH–64E that provides a tives of assisting the UAE in developing and fully integrated multiband, interoperable ca- port functions range from intelligence, sur- maintaining a strong and ready self-defense veillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to intel- pability that allows pilots to receive off- capability and enhancing interoperability board sensor video streaming from different ligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) with U.S. forces. The UAE will have no dif- including imagery associated sub-tasks. platforms in non-Tactical Common Data ficulty absorbing these UAVs into its armed Link (TCDL) bands. The MUMT–I data link Operational functions are enhanced by a forces. laser rangefinder and infrared marking sys- can retransmit UAS or Apache Modernized The proposed sale of this equipment and Target Acquisition Designation Sight full- tem. The turret, with laser system, facili- support will not alter the basic military bal- tates target acquisition and terminal guid- motion sensor video and metadata to an- ance in the region. other MUMT–I-equipped Apache. It can also ance operations in support of a wide breadth The prime contractor will be Insitu, of aviation support to MAGTF operations transmit to ground forces equipped with the Bingen, WA, a wholly owned subsidiary of One Station Remote Video Terminal. It pro- mission. These include but are not limited to the Boeing Company. There are no known point, area, and route reconnaissance; con- vides Apache aircrews with increased situa- offset agreements proposed in connection tional awareness and net-centric interoper- voy escort; call for indirect fires; battle dam- with this potential sale. age assessment; and tactical recovery of air- ability while significantly reducing sensor- Implementation of this proposed sale will craft and personnel. The aircraft also pas- to-shooter timelines. This combination re- require multiple trips by U.S. Government sively supports radio communications relay sults in increased survivability of Apache and contractor representatives to participate and the vessel traffic function of automatic aircrews and ground forces by decreasing in program and technical reviews plus train- their exposure to hostile fire. identification. ing and maintenance support in country, on d. The GCS includes an operator work sta- (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: a temporary basis, for a period of twenty- tion (OWS), a ground data terminal for C2 May 24, 2019. four (24) months. It will also require one (1) communication and video downlink, and a TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–39 contractor representative to reside in coun- GPS electronics module (GEM) integration Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of try for a period of two (2) years to support kit for navigation. The GCS is composed of a Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the this program. standard component package. If installed on There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- Arms Export Control Act, as amended a ship, the GCS will be composed of the same fense readiness as a result of this proposed components as the land based system, but (i) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab sale. Emirates. the number and arrangement of each of the (ii) Total Estimated Value: TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–39 components will vary depending on the spe- Major Defense Equipment * $35 million. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of cific class of ship on which the GCS is in- Other $45 million. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the stalled. The RQ–21 GCS is comprised of the Total $80 million. Arms Export Control Act following components: (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- Annex Item No. vii 1) Two operator work stations. The OWS tities of Articles or Services under Consider- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: consist of four modules: electronics power ation for Purchase: 1. The following components and technical module (EPM), network computer module Major Defense Equipment (MDE): documentation for the program are classified (NCM), user interface module (UIM), and the Twenty (20) RQ–21A Blackjack Unmanned as listed below: data storage module (DSM). The EPM pro- Air Vehicles (UAVs). a. The RQ–21 unmanned aircraft system vides the power source for the GCS. The Non-MDE: This request also includes the (UAS) is a runway-independent, modular un- EPM is the bottom module in the OWS. The following Non-MDE: Forty (40) Global Posi- manned aircraft system that is designed for UIM is not installed in the GCS for ship- tioning Systems (GPS) with Selective Avail- a variety of missions. The RQ–21 UAS has based operations. ability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) Type four subsystems: RQ–21A air vehicle (AV), 2) Ground data terminal. The GDT includes II (MPE–S), air vehicle support equipment to launcher, retriever, and ground control sta- the antenna interface module (AIM), direc- include eight (8) Ground Control Stations tions (GCS). tional antenna, and omni antennas (for ship- (GCS), four (4) launchers, and four (4) re- 1) The RQ–2IA AV is a fixed-wing, single board operations only). The AIM models are trievers, spare and repair parts, publications, engine AV remotely controlled by an oper- different between land and ship-based con- training and technical support services. ator via the GCS. figurations.
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Three hundred thirty-one (331) Javelin Annex Item No. vii e. The launcher provides the initial RQ–21A Guided Missiles with Containers. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: AV speed required for air vehicle flight over Non-MDE: Also included are System Inte- 1. The Javelin Weapon System is a me- a wide range of wind and density altitude gration & Checkout (SICO) service; Field dium-range, man portable, shoulder- conditions, and enables expeditionary em- Service Representative; U.S. Government launched, fire and forget, anti-tank system ployment of the UAS in locations without and contractor technical, engineering and lo- for infantry, scouts, and combat engineers. suitable runways. The launcher is designed gistics support services’ tools and test equip- It may also be mounted on a variety of plat- for transport by air, ship, or towed by light ment; support equipment; publications and forms including vehicles, aircraft and vehicles into rugged terrain. The launcher is technical documentation; spare and repair watercraft. The system weighs 49.5 pounds made up of the launcher core and systems parts; and other related elements of logistics and has a maximum range in excess of 2,500 and the accessory components. The launcher and program support. meters. The system is highly lethal against core is attached lengthwise on the launcher (iv) Military Department: Army (AE–B– tanks and other systems with conventional trailer deck at two interface towers. The ZAO, Amendment 3). and reactive armors, The system possesses a trailer is used to transport the launcher (v) Prior Related Cases. if any: AE–B–ZUB. secondary capability against bunkers. components and serves as a platform for the (vi) Sales Commission, Fee. etc., Paid, Of- 2. Javelin’s key technical feature is the use launcher core and systems. fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. of fire-and-forget technology which allows f. The retriever system is comprised of the (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained the gunner to fire and immediately relocate recovery system and trailer. The recovery in the Defense Article or Defense Services or take cover. Additional special features are system is a hydraulically-controlled tele- Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. the top attack and/or direct fire modes, an scoping crane mast that uses a vertical cap- (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: advanced tandem warhead and imaging in- ture rope to catch the RQ–21A AV. The May 24, 2019. frared seeker, target lock-on before launch, vertical capture rope features a bungee and * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms and soft launch from enclosures or covered rope energy dissipation system. The re- Export Control Act. fighting positions. The Javelin missile also triever is mounted to a modified MIL–STD POLICY JUSTIFICATION has a minimum smoke motor thus decreas- ing its detection on the battlefield. trailer chassis. The trailer frame and hitch UAE—JaVELIN Guided Missiles and 3. The Javelin Weapon System is com- assembly connects the retriever to a towing Associated Materiel and Services vehicle. The trailer has one axle and four prised of two major tactical components, The Government of the United Arab Emir- outriggers that are installed for use. which are a reusable Command Launch Unit ates (UAE) has requested to buy three hun- g. While no part of the RQ–21A UAS is (CLU) and a round contained in a disposable dred thirty-one (331) Javelin Guided Missiles itself classified, the following performance launch tube assembly. The CLU incorporates with container. Also included are System In- data and technical characteristics are classi- an integrated day-night sight that provides a tegration & Checkout (SICO) service; Field fied as annotated: target engagement capability in adverse Service Representative; U.S. Government RQ–21 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) weather and countermeasure environments. GPS P/Y Code navigation equipment: SE- and contractor technical, engineering and lo- The CLU may also be used in a stand-alone CRET when keyed. gistics support services’ tools and test equip- mode for battlefield surveillance and target UAS Susceptibility to Jamming: SECRET. ment; support equipment; publications and detection. The CLU’s thermal sight is a sec- UAS TEMPEST Characteristics: SECRET. technical documentation; spare and repair ond generation Forward Looking Infrared UAS Vulnerabilities: SECRET. parts; and other related elements of logistics (FLIR) sensor. To facilitate initial loading UAS Survivability: SECRET. and program support. The estimated total and subsequent updating of software, all on- UAS Radar Cross Section: Up to SECRET. case value is $102 million. board missile software is uploaded via the UAS Infrared Signature: SECRET. The Secretary of State has determined and CLU after mating and prior to launch. UAS Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) provided detailed justification that an emer- 4. The missile is autonomously guided to Vulnerability: SECRET. gency exists that requires the immediate the target using an imaging infrared seeker UAS Threat Data: SECRET. sale to the United Arab Emirates of the and adaptive correlation tracking algo- Communications Relay Tactical Employ- above defense articles (and defense services) rithms. This allows the gunner to take cover ment: CONFIDENTIAL. in the national security interests of the or reload and engage another target after fir- Electro Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Imager United States, thereby waiving the Congres- ing a missile. The missile has an advanced Counter Countermeasures: SECRET. sional review requirements under Section tandem warhead and can be used in either EO/IR Imager Operational Characteristics: 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as the top attack or direct fire modes (for tar- Up to SECRET. amended. get undercover). An onboard flight computer Automatic Information System This proposed sale will contribute to the guides the missile to the selected target. Vulnerabilities: SECRET. foreign policy and national security of the 5. The Javelin Missile System hardware 2. If a technologically advanced adversary United States by improving the security of and the documentation are UNCLASSIFIED. obtains knowledge of the specific hardware an important partner that has been, and con- The missile software which resides in the and software elements, the information tinues to be, a force for political stability CLU is considered SENSITIVE. The sensi- could be used to develop countermeasures or and economic progress in the Middle East. tivity is primarily in the software programs equivalent systems that might reduce weap- This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives which instruct the system how to operate in on system effectiveness or be used in the de- to provide key partners in the region with the presence of countermeasures. The overall velopment of a system with similar or ad- modem systems that will enhance interoper- hardware is also considered sensitive in that vanced capabilities. ability with U.S. forces and increase secu- the infrared wavelengths could be useful in 3. A determination has been made that the rity. attempted countermeasure development. United Arab Emirates can provide substan- The proposed program will enhance the 6. If a technologically advanced adversary tially the same degree of protection for the UAE’s capability to meet current and future were to obtain knowledge of specific hard- sensitive technology being released as the enemy threats. The UAE will use the capa- ware, the information could be used to de- U.S. Government. This proposed sale of the bility as a deterrent to regional threats and velop countermeasures which might reduce RQ–21 UAS and associated equipment is nec- to strengthen its homeland defense. The weapons system effectiveness or be used in essary to the furtherance of the U.S. foreign UAE previously procured Javelin missiles the development of a system with similar or policy and national security objectives out- and will have no difficulty absorbing these advanced capabilities. lined in the policy justification. additional missiles into its armed forces. 7. A determination has been made that the 4. All defense articles and services listed in The proposed sale of this equipment and United Arab Emirates can provide substan- this transmittal are authorized for release support will not alter the basic military bal- tially the same degree of protection for sen- and export to the Government of the United ance in the region. sitive technology being released as the U.S. Arab Emirates. The prime contractor will be is Raytheon, Government. This proposed sustainment pro- Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset gram is necessary to the furtherance of the TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–70 agreements proposed in connection with this U.S. foreign policy and national security ob- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of potential sale. jectives outlined in the policy justification. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Implementation of this proposed program 8. All defense articles and services listed in Arms Export Control Act, as amended will not require additional Contractor or this transmittal are authorized for release (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of U.S. Government personnel in country for an and export to the Government of United the United Arab Emirates. extended period of time. Arab Emirates.
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TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–73 The prime contractor will be BAE Sys- (ii) Total Estimated Value: Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of tems, Nashua, NH. There are no known offset Major Defense Equipment * $0 million. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the agreements proposed in connection with this Other $800 million. Arms Export Control Act, as amended potential sale. Total $800 million. Implementation of this proposed sale will (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- require up to 20 U.S. Government and up to the United Arab Emirates. tities of Articles or Services under Consider- (ii) Total Estimated Value: 30 contractor representatives to travel to ation for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment * $850 million. UAE. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Other $50 million. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- Non-MDE: Follow-on support and services Total $900 million. fense readiness as a result of this proposed for Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft, engines, (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- sale. and weapons; publications and technical doc- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–73 umentation; support equipment; spare and ation for Purchase: Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of repair parts; repair and return; calibration Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the support and test equipment; personnel equip- Twenty thousand four (20,004) Advanced Arms Export Control Act ment; U.S. Government and contractor tech- Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) II Annex Item No. vii nical and logistics support, and other related All-Up-Rounds. elements of program support. Equipment and (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Non-MDE: Also included is weapon support spares will be procured for support of, but and test equipment, spares, technical publi- 1. The APKWS II All-Up-Round (AUR) is an air-to-ground weapon that consists of an not limited to, F–5, RG–5, F–15, C–130, KC– cations, personnel training, other training APKWS II Guidance Section (GS), legacy 130, E–3, RE–3, and KE–3 aircraft. equipment, transportation, U.S. Government 2.75-inch MK66 Mod 4 rocket motor and leg- (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAH). and contractor engineering, technical and lo- acy MK152, MK282 and MK435/436 warhead/ (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case gistics support services, and other related fuze. The APKWS II GS is installed between QAY–$100,000,000–05 June 2010 and QAY elements of logistical and program support. Amendment 7–$739,508,525–30 October 2016. (iv) Military Department: Navy (AE–P– the rocket motor and warhead and provides a Semi-Active Laser (SAL) precision capa- (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- ABL). fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AE–P–ABH bility to legacy unguided 2.75-inch rockets. The APKWS II is procured as an independent (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained (P&A) and AE–P–ABI (P&A). in the Defense Article or Defense Services (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- component to be mated to the appropriate 2.75-inch warhead/fuze. The GS is manually Proposed to be Sold: None. fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained set with the appropriate laser code during May 24, 2019. in the Defense Article or Defense Services loading and is launched from any platform configured with a LAU–68F/A, or similar * As defined in Section 471(6) of the Arms Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. Export Control Act. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: launcher(s). After launch, the GS activates May 24, 2019. and the seeker detects laser energy reflected POLICY JUSTIFICATION * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms from a target designated with a remote or Saudi Arabia—Follow-on Support and Serv- Export Control Act. autonomous laser. The control system then ices for the Royal Saudi Air Force Aircraft POLICY JUSTIFICATION guides the rocket to the target. The only Saudi Arabia has requested to purchase interface required with the host platform is United Arab Emirates (UAE)—Advanced follow-on support and services for Royal a 28V direct current (DC) firing pulse. Saudi Air Force aircraft, engines, and weap- Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) 2. APKWS II increases stowed kills by pro- ons; publications and technical documenta- The Government of the United Arab Emir- viding precise engagements at standoff tion; support equipment; spare and repair ates has requested a possible sale of twenty ranges with sufficient accuracy for a high thousand four (20,004) Advanced Precision single-shot probability of hit against soft parts; repair and return; calibration support Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) II All-Up- and lightly armored targets, thereby mini- and test equipment; personnel equipment; Rounds. Also included is weapon support and mizing collateral damage. The APKWS II is U.S. Government and contractor technical test equipment, spares, technical publica- capable of day and night operation and per- and logistics support, and other related ele- tions, personnel training, other training formance in many adverse environments. ments of program support. Equipment and equipment, transportation, U.S. Government 3. The APKWS II requires no depot mainte- spares will be procured for support of, but and contractor engineering, technical and lo- nance. Activities to prepare the APKWS II not limited to, F–5, RG–5, F–15, C–130, KC– gistics support services, and other related for use include setting the laser code switch- 130, E–3, RE–3, and KE–3 aircraft. The total elements of logistical and program support. es, turning on the Electronic Thermal Bat- estimated program cost will be $800 million. The estimated total case value is $900 mil- tery Initiator, and loading the AUR into the The Secretary of State has determined and lion. launcher. Wing Slot Seals (WSS) may be re- provided detailed justification that an emer- The Secretary of State has determined and placed, if necessary, at an I-level mainte- gency exists that requires the immediate provided detailed justification that an emer- nance facility. sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the gency exists that requires the immediate 4. All training for APKWS II is unclassi- above defense articles (and defense services) sale to the United Arab Emirates of the fied. The training required is: in the national security interests of the above defense articles (and defense services) a. Pilot training to effectively employ the United States, thereby waiving the Congres- in the national security interests of the APKWS II, sional review requirements under Section United States, thereby waiving the Congres- b. Ordnance Handler training for safe han- 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as sional review requirements under Section dling and preparation of the APKWS II and amended. 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as AUR, and This proposed sale will support U.S. for- amended. c. Maintenance training for replacement of eign policy and national security objectives This proposed sale will contribute to the WSS. by helping to improve the security of a foreign policy and national security of the 5. If a technologically advanced adversary friendly country, which has been, and con- United States by improving the security of were to obtain knowledge of specific hard- tinues to be, an important force for political an important partner in the region. This sale ware, the information could be used to de- stability and economic growth in the Middle is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide velop countermeasures which might reduce East. This potential sale is a continuation of key partners in the region with modern sys- weapons system effectiveness or be used in current support. Saudi Arabia will have no tems that will enhance interoperability with the development of a system with similar or difficulty absorbing this support and services U.S. forces and increase security. advanced capabilities. into its armed forces. The APKWS will provide the UAE with 6. A determination has been made that the Implementation of this sale will sustain flexibility in the use of proportional, preci- United Arab Emirates can provide substan- Saudi Arabia’s flight and maintenance activ- sion fires when operating in remote and tially the same degree of protection for sen- ity. It will improve sustainability and con- mountainous regions as well as populated sitive technology being released as the U.S. tinue support for the fleet. areas. The APKWS will complement the Government. This proposed sustainment pro- The proposed sale of this equipment and Hellfire II missile as a secondary precision gram is necessary to the furtherance of the support will not alter the basic military bal- munition with lower collateral damage po- U.S. foreign policy and national security ob- ance in the region. tential. These aspects make the APKWS, em- jectives outlined in the policy justification. There will be various contractors associ- 7. All defense articles and services listed in ployed in conjunction with UAE’s multiple ated with the equipment involved with this this transmittal are authorized for release types of helicopters and Hellfire II missiles, case, and there is no prime contractor. There and export to the Government of the United an appropriate munition for the UAE’s are no known offset agreements proposed in Arab Emirates. counterterrorism operations. UAE will have connection with this potential sale. no difficulty absorbing the APKWS into its TRANSMITTAL NO. 18–21 Implementation of this proposed sale will armed forces. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of require the assignment of a small number of The proposed sale of this equipment and Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the additional U.S. Government or contractor support will not alter the basic military bal- Arms Export Control Act, as amended representatives to Saudi Arabia for mainte- ance in the region. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Saudi Arabia. nance, training, and sustainment.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:28 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN6.051 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S3208 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 4, 2019 There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- Total Estimated Value: fense readiness as a result of this proposed fense readiness as a result of this proposed Major Defense Equipment* $0 billion. sale. sale. Other $1.8 billion. Total $1.8 billion. TRANSMITTAL NO. 18–31 TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–18 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of tities of Articles or Services under Consider- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the ation for Purchase: Arms Export Control Act, as amended Arms Export Control Act, as amended Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Saudi Arabia. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Non-MDE: Follow-on logistics support and (ii) Total Estimated Value: the United Arab Emirates. services for the Royal Saudi Air Force air- Major Defense Equipment * $0 million. (ii) Total Estimated Value: craft, engines, and weapons; publications and Other $136 million. Major Defense Equipment* $0 million. technical documentation; support equip- Total $136 million. Other $100 million. ment; spare and repair parts; repair and re- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- Total $100 million. turn; calibration support and test equip- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- ment; personnel equipment; U.S. Govern- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- ation for Purchase: ment and contractor technical and logistics ation for Purchase: support, and other related elements of pro- Major Defense Equipment (MOE): None. Major Defense Equipment (MOE): None. gram support. Equipment and spares will be Non-MOE: Continued spare and repair Non-MDE: Follow-on blanket order U.S. procured for support of, but not limited to, parts, U.S. Government and Contractor engi- Marine Corps training, training support, and F–5, F–15, KA–350, C–130, KC–130, E–3, RE–3, neering, technical, and logistics support other training related services in support of and KE–3 aircraft. The total estimated pro- services, and other related elements of pro- the United Arab Emirates Presidential gram cost is $1.8 billion. gram support for the TASS (Tactical Air Guard Command. (iv) Militarv Department: Air Force. Surveillance System) aircraft program. Ad- (iv) Military Department: Navy (AE–P– (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR–D–QAY, ditionally, the sale will support the rehabili- TAM). SR–D–QDE, SR–D–QBO, SR–D–QBD, SR–D– tation of the integrated lab located in the (v) Prior Related Cases. if any: AE–P–TAM. United States used for testing and trouble- (vi) Sales Commission, Fee. etc., Paid, Of- QBI, SR–D–QDF, SR–D–QAH. (vi) Sales Commission. Fee, etc., Paid, Of- shooting. fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SR– (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained fered. or Agreed to be Paid: None. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained D–QDJ). in the Defense Article or Defense Services in the Defense Article or Defense Services (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR–D–QAS, Proposed to be Sold: None. SR–D–QCH. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: Proposed to be Sold: None. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- May 24, 2019. May 24, 2019. fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. * As defined in Section 47 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained (6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Export Control Act. in the Defense Article or Defense Services POLICY JUSTIFICATION POLICY JUSTIFICATION Proposed to be Sold: None. United Arab Emirates (UAE)—Follow-On Saudi Arabia—Follow-on Logistics Support (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: Blanket Order Training May 24, 2019. and Services The Government of the United Arab Emir- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Saudi Arabia has requested to buy follow- ates (UAE) has requested follow-on blanket Export Control Act. on logistics support and services for the order U.S. Marine Corps training, training Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft, engines, and POLICY JUSTIFICATION support, and other training related services weapons; publications and technical docu- Saudi Arabia—Sustainment Support for in support of the UAE Presidential Guard mentation; support equipment; spare and re- Tactical Air Surveillance System (TASS) Command. The total value for this sale is pair parts; repair and return; calibration $100 million. Saudi Arabia has requested to purchase support and test equipment; personnel equip- spare and repair parts, U.S. Government and The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emer- ment; U.S. Government and contractor tech- contractor engineering, technical, and logis- nical and logistics support, and other related tics support services, and other related ele- gency exists that requires the immediate sale to the United Arab Emirates of the elements of program support. Equipment and ments of program support for their TASS spares will be procured for support of, but (Tactical Air Surveillance System) aircraft above defense articles (and defense services) in the national security interests of the not limited to, F–5, F–15, KA–350, C–130, KC– program. Additionally, the sale will support 130, E–3, RE–3, and KE–3 aircraft. The total rehabilitation of the integrated lab located United States, thereby waiving the Congres- sional review requirements under Section estimated program cost will be $1.8 billion. in the United States used for testing and The Secretary of State has determined and 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as troubleshooting. The total estimated pro- provided detailed justification that an emer- amended. gram cost will be $136 million. gency exists that requires the immediate The Secretary of State has determined and This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the provided detailed justification that an emer- above defense articles (and defense services) gency exists that requires the immediate United States by helping to improve the se- curity of an important partner in the region. in the national security interests of the sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the United States, thereby waiving the Congres- above defense articles (and defense services) The proposed sale will provide the continu- ation of U.S. Marine Corps training of the sional review requirements under Section in the national security interests of the 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as United States, thereby waiving the Congres- UAE’s Presidential Guard for counterter- rorism, counter-piracy, critical infrastruc- amended. sional review requirements under Section This proposed sale will support U.S. for- 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as ture protection, and national defense. This training also provides engagement opportu- eign policy and national security objectives amended. by helping to improve the security of a This proposed sale will support the foreign nities through military exercises, training, and common equipment. UAE will have no friendly country that continues to be an im- policy and national security of the United portant force for political stability and eco- States by helping to improve the security of difficulty absorbing this training. The proposed sale of training will not alter nomic growth in the Middle East. Saudi Ara- a key regional ally which is an important bia will have no difficulty absorbing this force for political stability and economic the basic military balance in the region. There will be no principal contractor asso- support and services into its armed forces. progress in the Middle East. ciated with this proposed sale. There are no The proposed sale will sustain Saudi Ara- The proposed sale will improve Saudi Ara- known offset agreements proposed in connec- bia’s operations and maintenance activity, bia’s surveillance capability to counter cur- tion with this potential sale. improve sustainability and ensure capability rent and future regional threats and Implementation of this proposed amend- for near and long term air operations across strengthen its homeland defense. This is a ment to a current sale will allow for the con- the fleet. continuation of a previous sustainment case tinued permanent assignment of thirty-four The proposed sale of this equipment and and Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty ab- (34) U.S. Marine Corps active duty personnel support will not alter the basic military bal- sorbing addition support in country. to the UAE. ance in the region. The proposed sale of this equipment and There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- There will be various contractors associ- support will not alter the basic military bal- fense readiness as a result of this proposed ated with the equipment involved with this ance in the region. sale. case, and there is no prime contractor. There The prime contractor will be L3 Tech- are no known offset agreements proposed in TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–01 nologies, Greenville, Texas. There are no connection with this potential sale. known offsets proposed with this sale. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Implementation of this proposed sale will Implementation of this proposed sale will Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the require the assignment of a small number of require the assignment of up to 25 additional Arms Export Control Act, as amended additional U.S. Government or contractor L3 contractor representatives to Saudi Ara- Prospective Purchaser: Kingdom of Saudi representatives to Saudi Arabia for mainte- bia. Arabia. nance, training, and sustainment.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:28 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN6.056 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3209 There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- ran played a central role in security re- of retired U.S. Army National Guard fense readiness as a result of this proposed lief funds for Gulf States, especially for SSG Jordy James Soesbe. Staff Ser- sale. his home State of Mississippi. During geant Soesbe passed away on May 20, f his tenure as chairman of the Agri- 2019, at the age of 44. REMEMBERING THAD COCHRAN culture Committee, Senator Cochran Jordy Soesbe was born in Burke, SD, was a champion of the farm bill’s nu- and raised on his family’s farm and Mr. ENZI. Madam President, today I trition programs. Senator Cochran ranch in Gregory, SD. wish to honor the life and legacy of the served as a tireless advocate for farm Soesbe spent more than 20 years in late Senator Thad Cochran. families and America’s agricultural in- the U.S. Army and Army National I appreciate having this opportunity dustry. Guard, retiring in 2017 at the rank of to celebrate the life and accomplish- Senator Cochran authored the Mis- staff sergeant in the National Guard. ments of Senator Cochran. His loss will sissippi Wilderness Act, which was the He completed two tours of duty in Af- be deeply felt by all of us here in the first Federal legislation ever passed for ghanistan, serving as a gunner on a Senate, not only by those of us who the perpetual protection of lands in the Humvee, sniper, and prison guard. He served with him, but also by the many State of Mississippi. He was greatly in- served with the Army’s 82nd Airborne staff and individuals he has worked volved in land and wildlife conserva- Division and 25th Infantry Division and with over time. Elected to the House of tion in Mississippi, a legacy of his that the South Dakota National Guard’s Representatives in 1972, Senator Coch- will endure for future generations to 235th Military Police Company. ran touched many lives in his 46 years enjoy. During his time in the military, he faithfully serving his State of Mis- Senator Cochran was an effective earned numerous commendations and sissippi in Congress. lawmaker who was a tireless advocate medals, including the Afghanistan As the son of a school principal and a for his constituents. His model of pub- Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, math teacher, Senator Cochran under- lic service was that the constituents Armed Forces Reserve Medal with ‘‘M’’ stood the value of hard work and dedi- are always right. He said we are in Device and 10-year Hourglass Device, cation. He emerged as a leader among Congress to serve, not to be served. Army Commendation Medal, and four Army Achievement Medals. his peers from a young age. He was an Senator Cochran’s model of public Aside from his career in the military, Eagle Scout who helped establish a new service is one to look up to and his troop and valedictorian of his class in he also served as a reserve sheriff’s dep- style of leadership will serve as an in- uty with the Meade County Sheriff’s high school where he earned varsity spiration for future generations to Office. letters in football, basketball, baseball, come. In his spare time, he was an avid and tennis. At the University of Mis- Senator Cochran was a committed pheasant and deer hunter. He also en- sissippi, Senator Cochran was a frater- man of faith. A member of the South- joyed spending time at his local shoot- nity president, student body vice presi- ern Baptist Church, he was always one ing range. dent, and a member of Omicron Delta to do what he thought was right rather Staff Sergeant Soesbe was not only a Kappa, a national honorary leadership than what was easiest. hero in life, but also a hero in death. fraternity. Senator Cochran began his My wife Diana joins me in sending As an organ donor, he saved at least service to our country while at the our deepest condolences to his loved three lives. I commend this hero for his University of Mississippi as a company ones and know he will find eternal service, both in life and death, and commander in the Navy ROTC and, peace and happiness knowing he had a offer my sincerest condolences to his once graduated, was commissioned an profound effect on all that knew him a family and friends. He is survived by ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve and colleague, as a father, and as a friend. his mother Virginia; brother Brett; assigned to duty aboard the USS f daughters Alexandra, McKenna, and Macon. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Alyssa; and numerous nieces, nephews, As a fellow Eagle Scout, Senator aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws.∑ Cochran demonstrated core scouting f values like trust, loyalty, courtesy, TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE and reverence. He displayed these val- ERIK H. TORRING ues not only in his nearly five-decade- ∑ At 10:03 a.m., a message from the Mr. CRUZ. Madam President, I am House of Representatives, delivered by long career in Congress, but also as a proud to recognize BG Erik H. Torring father to his two children, Kate and Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks III, who is retiring after 30 years in the announced that the House has passed Clayton. U.S. Army. General Torring has been a Described as gentle and soft-spoken, the following bills, in which it requests leader in not only our soldiers’ health, the concurrence of the Senate: Senator Cochran was a defender of Sen- but the health of all the service ani- ate procedure and often worked across H.R. 559. An act to amend section 6 of the mals that support our soldiers, sailors, Joint Resolution entitled ‘‘A Joint Resolu- the aisle. Senator Cochran was known airmen, and marines on the battlefield. to hold strong opinions; yet he devel- tion to approve the Covenant To Establish a General Torring’s career culminated Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- oped close working relationships with in his current post as both Deputy lands in Political Union with the United members of both parties. Senator Coch- Chief of Staff for Operations in the States of America, and for other purposes’’ . ran was determined that, if you look Army’s Office of the Surgeon General H.R. 1261. An act to establish a national hard enough, there is common ground and Chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 30 to be found with everyone. He earned Corps, where he oversees the recruit- his nickname of the Quiet Persuader Elevation Program, and for other purposes. ment, training, and equipment of al- H.R. 2940. An act to extend the program of through a determined yet respectful most 3,000 veterinary personnel in the block grants to States for temporary assist- approach to negotiations. U.S. Army. He spearheaded the devel- ance for needy families and related programs I had the honor of working with Sen- opment of the Army’s electronic vet- through September 30, 2019. ator Cochran in his role as chairman of erinary records program and main- The message also announced that the the Appropriations Committee while I tained standards for food safety across House has agreed to the following con- was chairmen of the Budget Com- the Armed Forces. current resolution, in which it requests mittee. He was a hard worker and al- For his service to the United States the concurrence of the Senate: ways guided by his core values. As a of America, I am proud to recognize H. Con. Res. 45. Concurrent resolution di- good statesman, he didn’t let party pol- Brigadier General Torring and welcome recting the Clerk of the House to make a itics get in the way and always did him home to Texas.∑ correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2157. what he thought was right. f The message further announced that In a nearly five-decade-long career in the House has agreed to the amend- Congress, it is difficult to pinpoint REMEMBERING STAFF SERGEANT ment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. Senator Cochran’s single greatest JORDY SOESBE 2157) making supplemental appropria- achievement. Following Hurricane ∑ Mr. ROUNDS. Madam President, tions for the fiscal year ending Sep- Katrina’s devastation, Senator Coch- today I would like to remember the life tember 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:57 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN6.059 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S3210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 4, 2019 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER reau of Industry and Security, Department ments for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard’’ COMMUNICATIONS of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, (FRL No. 9993–84–Region 1) received during the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementa- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of The following communications were tion of Certain New Controls on Emerging the President of the Senate on May 28, 2019; laid before the Senate, together with Technologies Agreed at Wassenaar Arrange- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- ment 2018 Plenary’’ (RIN0694–AH69) received lic Works. uments, and were referred as indicated: during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- EC–1486. A communication from the Direc- EC–1467. A communication from the Direc- fice of the President of the Senate on May 30, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Urban Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–1478. A communication from the Assist- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Michigan, Permit titled ‘‘Pyriofenone; Pesticide Tolerances’’ ant Secretary for Export Administration, to Install Public Hearing Provisions’’ (FRL No. 9994–64–Region 5) received during ad- (FRL 9993–11–OCSPP) received during ad- Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- journment of the Senate in the Office of the journment of the Senate in the Office of the ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant President of the Senate on May 28, 2019; to President of the Senate on May 29, 2019; to to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- the Committee on Environment and Public the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, sions to Country Group Designations for Venezuela and Conforming Changes for Li- Works. and Forestry. EC–1487. A communication from the Direc- EC–1468. A communication from the Direc- cense Requirements’’ (RIN0694–AH78) re- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Office of the President of the Senate on ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- May 30, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air titled ‘‘Clofentezine; Pesticide Tolerances’’ Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–1479. A communication from the Assist- Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware, (FRL 9993–48–OCSPP) received during ad- Revision to the Regulatory Definition of a journment of the Senate in the Office of the ant Secretary for Industry and Analysis, Bu- reau of Industry and Security, Department Volatile Organic Compound’’ (FRL No. 9994– President of the Senate on May 28, 2019; to 42–Region 3) received during adjournment of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Temporary the Senate in the Office of the President of and Forestry. the Senate on May 28, 2019; to the Committee EC–1469. A communication from the Under General License’’ (RIN0694–AH86) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- on Environment and Public Works. Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and EC–1488. A communication from the Direc- fice of the President of the Senate on May 30, Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, law, a report entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2018 Oper- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Urban Affairs. ational Energy Annual Report’’; to the Com- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mittees on Appropriations; and Armed Serv- EC–1480. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations and Standards Branch, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air ices. Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- EC–1470. A communication from the Alter- Bureau of Safety and Environmental En- forcement, Department of the Interior, vania; Commercial Fuel Oil Sulfur Limits nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office for Combustion Units in Philadelphia Coun- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of the Secretary, Department of Defense, ty’’ (FRL No. 9994–40–Region 3) received dur- a rule entitled ‘‘Oil and Gas and Sulfur Oper- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office ations on the Outer Continental Shelf—Oil a rule entitled ‘‘Right to Financial Privacy of the President of the Senate on May 28, and Gas Production Safety Systems; Correc- Act’’ (RIN0790–AK01) received during ad- 2019; to the Committee on Environment and tions’’ (RIN1014–AA37) received during ad- journment of the Senate in the Office of the Public Works. President of the Senate on May 30, 2019; to journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–1489. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Armed Services. President of the Senate on May 29, 2019; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–1471. A communication from the Sec- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant sources. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–1481. A communication from the Divi- to law, a report relative to the export to the titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State People’s Republic of China of items not det- sion Director for Policy, Legislation, and Implementation Plan, Louisiana; Attain- rimental to the U.S. space launch industry; Regulation, Employment and Training Ad- ment Demonstration for the St. Bernard to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and ministration, Department of Labor, trans- Parish 2010 SO2 Primary National Ambient Urban Affairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Air Quality Standard Nonattainment Area: EC–1472. A communication from the Sec- entitled ‘‘Labor Certification Process for Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rule- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Temporary Employment in the Common- making’’ (FRL No. 9988–27–Region 6) received ant to law, a six-month periodic report on wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CW– during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- the national emergency that was declared in 1 Workers)’’ (RIN1205–AB92) received during fice of the President of the Senate on May 28, Executive Order 13712 of November 22, 2015, adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 2019; to the Committee on Environment and with respect to Burundi; to the Committee the President of the Senate on May 29, 2019; Public Works. on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- EC–1490. A communication from the Direc- EC–1473. A communication from the Sec- sources. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- EC–1482. A communication from the Assist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ant to law, a six-month periodic report on ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the national emergency that was declared in transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- titled ‘‘Approval of Source Specific Air Qual- Executive Order 13851 of November 27, 2018, ative to the Resacas Ecosystem Restoration ity Implementation Plans; New Jersey’’ with respect to Nicaragua; to the Committee Project in the vicinity of the City of Browns- (FRL No. 9994–39–Region 2) received during on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ville, Texas; to the Committee on Environ- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of EC–1474. A communication from the Sec- ment and Public Works. the President of the Senate on May 28, 2019; retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- EC–1483. A communication from the Assist- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- ant to law, a six-month periodic report on ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), lic Works. the national emergency with respect to transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- EC–1491. A communication from the Direc- Belarus that was declared in Executive Order ative to the navigational improvement tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 13405 of June 16, 2006; to the Committee on project for the Norfolk Harbor, Virginia; to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the Committee on Environment and Public ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–1475. A communication from the Sec- Works. titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval and Promulgation retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- EC–1484. A communication from the Assist- of State Implementation Plan, Louisiana; ant to law, the six-month periodic report on ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), Attainment Demonstration for the St. Ber- the national emergency with respect to transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- nard Parish 2010 SO2 Primary National Am- North Korea that was declared in Executive ative to the Little Colorado River at Wins- bient Air Quality Standard Nonattainment Order 13466 of June 26, 2008; to the Com- low, Flood Risk Management Project, Nav- Area’’ (FRL No. 9993–79–Region 6) received mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- ajo County, Arizona; to the Committee on during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- fairs. Environment and Public Works. fice of the President of the Senate on May 29, EC–1476. A communication from the Presi- EC–1485. A communication from the Direc- 2019; to the Committee on Environment and dent and Chief Executive Officer, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Public Works. NeighborWorks America, transmitting, pur- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–1492. A communication from the Direc- suant to law, the Agency’s fiscal year 2019 ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, operating plan and performance goals; to the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Nonattainment New Source Review Program ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Affairs. Revisions; Infrastructure Provisions for Na- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; AK; Updates to EC–1477. A communication from the Assist- tional Ambient Air Quality Standards; Non- Curtailment Program’’ (FRL No. 9994–32–Re- ant Secretary for Industry and Analysis, Bu- attainment New Source Review Require- gion 10) received during adjournment of the
VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:57 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN6.003 S04JNPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3211 Senate in the Office of the President of the EC–1501. A communication from the Chief EC–1511. A communication from the Dep- Senate on May 29, 2019; to the Committee on of the Publications and Regulations Branch, uty Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pur- Environment and Public Works. Internal Revenue Service, Department of the suant to law, the Department’s Semiannual EC–1493. A communication from the Direc- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Report of the Inspector General for the pe- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amount Deter- riod from October 1, 2018 through March 31, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mined Under Section 956 for Corporate 2019; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- United States Shareholders’’ (RIN1545–BO88) rity and Governmental Affairs. titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; OR; Infrastruc- received during adjournment of the Senate EC–1512. A communication from the Chair ture Requirements for the 2015 Ozone Stand- in the Office of the President of the Senate of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve ard’’ (FRL No. 9994–49–Region 10) received on May 28, 2019; to the Committee on Fi- System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- nance. Inspector General’s Semiannual Report for fice of the President of the Senate on May 31, EC–1502. A communication from the Chief the six-month period from October 1, 2018 2019; to the Committee on Environment and of the Publications and Regulations Branch, through March 31, 2019; to the Committee on Public Works. Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Homeland Security and Governmental Af- EC–1494. A communication from the Direc- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the fairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Certified Profes- EC–1513. A communication from the Acting Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- sional Employer Organizations; Final Regu- Commissioner of the Social Security Admin- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- lations’’ (RIN1545–BN19) received during ad- istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Texas; Control of journment of the Senate in the Office of the Administration’s Semiannual Report of the Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles’’ (FRL President of the Senate on May 28, 2019; to Inspector General for the period from Octo- No. 9994–06–Region 6) received during ad- the Committee on Finance. ber 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 and the journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–1503. A communication from the Assist- Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the re- President of the Senate on May 31, 2019; to ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative port; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- the Committee on Environment and Public Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- rity and Governmental Affairs. Works. ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Re- EC–1514. A communication from the Chair- EC–1495. A communication from the Direc- port of the Attorney General to the Congress man of the Federal Trade Commission, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the United States on the Administration transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of sion’s Semiannual Report of the Inspector ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 1938, as amended, for the six months ending General for the period from October 1, 2018 titled ‘‘Modifications to Fuel Regulations to June 30, 2018’’; to the Committee on Foreign through March 31, 2019 and the Uniform Re- Provide Flexibility for E15; Modifications to Relations. source Locator (URL) for the report; to the RFS RIN Market Regulations’’ (FRL No. EC–1504. A communication from the Assist- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- 9994–87–OAR) received during adjournment of ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative ernmental Affairs. the Senate in the Office of the President of Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- EC–1515. A communication from the Board the Senate on May 31, 2019; to the Committee ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Re- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm on Environment and Public Works. port of the Attorney General to the Congress Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- EC–1496. A communication from the Direc- of the United States on the Administration ant to law, the Administration’s Semiannual tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of Report of the Inspector General and the Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 1938, as amended, for the six months ending Semiannual Management Report on the Sta- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of June 30, 2018’’; to the Committee on Foreign tus of Audits for the period from October 1, a rule entitled ‘‘Toughness Fracture Re- Relations. 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the Com- quirements—Reactor Coolant Systems and EC–1505. A communication from the Assist- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Connected Systems’’ (NUREG–0800, Chapter ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- mental Affairs. 5) received during adjournment of the Senate ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–1516. A communication from the Board in the Office of the President of the Senate law, a report relative to telecommunications Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm on May 30, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- in Cuba; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- ronment and Public Works. tions. ant to law, the Administration’s Semiannual EC–1497. A communication from the Direc- EC–1506. A communication from the Sec- Report of the Inspector General and the tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant Semiannual Management Report on the Sta- Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Out- tus of Audits for the period from October 1, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of dated Regulations—Expanding Opportunity 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the Com- a rule entitled ‘‘Physical Security—Com- Through Quality Charter Schools Program mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- bined Licensing and Operating Reactors’’ (CSP)—Grants for Credit Enhancement for mental Affairs. (NUREG–0800, Chapter 13) received during Charter School Facilities’’ (RIN1810–AB56) EC–1517. A communication from the Board adjournment of the Senate in the Office of received in the Office of the President Pro Members of the Railroad Retirement Board, the President of the Senate on May 30, 2019; Tempore of the Senate; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Semiannual Report of the Inspector General lic Works. EC–1507. A communication from the Sec- for the period from October 1, 2018 through EC–1498. A communication from the Direc- retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- March 31, 2019; to the Committee on Home- tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New ant to law, the Semiannual Report of the In- land Security and Governmental Affairs. Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, spector General for the period from October EC–1518. A joint communication from the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the Com- Chairman and the General Counsel, National a rule entitled ‘‘Operational Programs— mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Labor Relations Board, transmitting, pursu- Combined Licensing and Operating Reac- mental Affairs. ant to law, the Office of Inspector General tors’’ (NUREG–0800, Chapter 13) received dur- EC–1508. A communication from the Sec- Semiannual Report for the period of October ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office retary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the Com- of the President of the Senate on May 30, pursuant to law, the Department of Veterans mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Affairs’ Semiannual Report of the Inspector mental Affairs. Public Works. General for the period from October 1, 2018 EC–1519. A communication from the Agen- EC–1499. A communication from the United through March 31, 2019; to the Committee on cy Director, Court Services and Offender Su- States Trade Representative, Executive Of- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- pervision Agency for the District of Colum- fice of the President, transmitting, pursuant fairs. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agen- to law, a draft Statement of Administrative EC–1509. A communication from the Chair- cy’s fiscal year 2018 annual report relative to Action (SSA) to implement the United man, Board of Governors, United States the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Postal Service, transmitting, pursuant to discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 and a current copy of the final legal text; to law, the Postal Services’ Semiannual Report (No FEAR Act); to the Committee on Home- the Committee on Finance. of the Inspector General for the period from land Security and Governmental Affairs. EC–1500. A communication from the Chief October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the EC–1520. A communication from the Chair of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- of the Equal Employment Opportunity Com- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ernmental Affairs. mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–1510. A communication from the Ad- Commission’s Semiannual Report of the In- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Current Refundings ministrator of the General Services Adminis- spector General and the Semiannual Man- for Certain Targeted State, Local, and In- tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the agement Report for the period from October dian Tribal Government Bond Programs’’ Administration’s Semiannual Report of the 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the Com- (Notice 2019–39) received during adjournment Inspector General for the period from Octo- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- of the Senate in the Office of the President ber 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the mental Affairs. of the Senate on May 28, 2019; to the Com- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- EC–1521. A communication from the Assist- mittee on Finance. ernmental Affairs. ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of
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A communication from the Ad- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- ment No. 3852’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in ministrator, United States Agency for Inter- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Office of the President of the Senate on national Development, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, ant to law, the Agency’s Semiannual Report Off Alaska; Sablefish Managed Under the In- Science, and Transportation. of the Inspector General for the period from dividual Fishing Quota Program’’ (RIN0648– EC–1538. A communication from the Man- October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the XG019) received during adjournment of the agement and Program Analyst, Federal Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Senate in the Office of the President of the Aviation Administration, Department of ernmental Affairs. Senate on May 30, 2019; to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–1523. A communication from the Regu- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘IFR Alti- lation Policy Development Coordinator, Of- EC–1531. A communication from the Direc- tudes; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amend- fice of Regulation Policy and Management, tor, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ment No. 546’’ (RIN2120–AA63) received in the Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Office of the President of the Senate on June ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 3, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, titled ‘‘Removing Net Worth Requirement ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Science, and Transportation. from Health Care Enrollment’’ (RIN2900– Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Ber- EC–1539. A communication from the Man- AP37) received during adjournment of the ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management agement and Program Analyst, Federal Senate in the Office of the President of the Area’’ (RIN0648–XF646) received during ad- Aviation Administration, Department of Senate on May 30, 2019; to the Committee on journment of the Senate in the Office of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Veterans’ Affairs. President of the Senate on May 30, 2019; to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Aviation EC–1524. A communication from the Dep- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Safety Organization Changes’’ ((RIN2120– uty Chief, Consumer and Governmental Af- Transportation. AL05) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0119)) received fairs Bureau, Federal Communications Com- EC–1532. A communication from the Direc- in the Office of the President of the Senate mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tor, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Com- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Improving Video partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- merce, Science, and Transportation. Relay Service and Direct Video Calling, Re- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1540. A communication from the Man- port and Order, Further Notice of Proposed ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone agement and Program Analyst, Federal Rulemaking’’ (CG Docket Nos. 10–51 and 03– Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2017 Aviation Administration, Department of 123) received in the Office of the President of Gulf of Alaska Pollock Seasonal Apportion- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the Senate on May 23, 2019; to the Committee ments’’ (RIN0648–XF647) received during ad- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. journment of the Senate in the Office of the ment of the Hawaiian Islands High and the EC–1525. A communication from the Chief President of the Senate on May 30, 2019; to Hawaiian Islands Low Offshore Airspace of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Areas; Hawaii’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. Transportation. tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to FAA–2017–1013)) received in the Office of the EC–1533. A communication from the Acting law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- President of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, ment of Part 74 of the Commission’s Rules Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Regarding FM Translator Interference, Re- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Transportation. port and Order’’ (MB Docket No. 18–119) re- EC–1541. A communication from the Man- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ceived during adjournment of the Senate in agement and Program Analyst, Federal Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2017 the Office of the President of the Senate on Aviation Administration, Department of Gulf of Alaska Pollock Seasonal Apportion- May 29, 2019; to the Committee on Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ments’’ (RIN0648–XF725) received during ad- merce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–1526. A communication from the Dep- ment of Class E Airspace; Hawaiian Islands; President of the Senate on May 30, 2019; to uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Hawaii’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA– Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- Transportation. 2018–1074)) received in the Office of the Presi- ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, EC–1534. A communication from the Direc- dent of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tor, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Committee on Commerce, Science, and ‘‘Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Transportation. Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1542. A communication from the Man- United States Air Force Launches and Oper- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone agement and Program Analyst, Federal ations and Vandenberg Air Force Base Cali- Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Ber- Aviation Administration, Department of fornia’’ (RIN0648–BI44) received during ad- ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to journment of the Senate in the Office of the Area’’ (RIN0648–XF762) received during ad- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- President of the Senate on May 29, 2019; to journment of the Senate in the Office of the ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes’’ the Committee on Commerce, Science, and President of the Senate on May 30, 2019; to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0790)) Transportation. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and received in the Office of the President of the EC–1527. A communication from the Acting Transportation. Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, EC–1535. A communication from the Acting Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, EC–1543. A communication from the Man- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlan- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Aviation Administration, Department of tic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–XF534) ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to received during adjournment of the Senate Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Ber- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- in the Office of the President of the Senate ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management ness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Cer- on May 30, 2019; to the Committee on Com- Area’’ (RIN0648–XF767) received during ad- tificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica merce, Science, and Transportation. journment of the Senate in the Office of the S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Helicopters’’ EC–1528. A communication from the Acting President of the Senate on May 30, 2019; to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0726)) Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and received in the Office of the President of the Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Transportation. Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1536. A communication from the Man- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlan- agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–1544. A communication from the Man- tic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–XF606) Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal received during adjournment of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of in the Office of the President of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to on May 30, 2019; to the Committee on Com- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- merce, Science, and Transportation. off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- ness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Air- EC–1529. A communication from the Acting dures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amend- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, ment No. 3851’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in 2019–0350)) received in the Office of the Presi- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- the Office of the President of the Senate on dent of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the suant to law, the report of a rule entitled June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Committee on Commerce, Science, and ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Science, and Transportation. Transportation. States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota EC–1537. A communication from the Man- EC–1545. A communication from the Man- Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XF721) received during agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal
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AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0410)) received Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- in the Office of the President of the Senate ernmental Affairs. POM–77. A concurrent resolution adopted on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Com- SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 96 by the Legislative Assembly of the Common- merce, Science, and Transportation. wealth of Puerto Rico requesting the United Whereas, World War II, the most wide- States Congress to take action to appro- f spread war in history, lasted from 1939 until priate funds and resources as necessary to 1945; and PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS dredge the Dos Bocas, Loco, Loiza (Carraizo), Whereas, the United States entered the and Lucchetti reservoirs, which were ad- The following petitions and memo- war in 1941, following an attack on Pearl versely affected by excessive sedimentation rials were laid before the Senate and Harbor by Japanese fighter planes; and in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria in Whereas, over sixteen million Americans were referred or ordered to lie on the Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Energy served their country and the Allied powers table as indicated: and Natural Resources. over the course of the war; and POM–75. A resolution adopted by the Sen- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 60 ate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Whereas, the men and women who served designating May 2019 as ‘‘Amyotrophic Lat- our country in World War II have been col- It is a known fact that Puerto Rico has no eral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month’’ in lectively called the ‘‘greatest generation’’ natural lakes. Hence, in the early 20th cen- Pennsylvania; to the Committee on Health, for their selfless sacrifice; and tury, it was necessary to build the first res- Education, Labor, and Pensions. Whereas, the Medal of Honor is the highest ervoir or artificial lake, so as to address fun- military decoration that is awarded by the damental needs such as water storage for SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122 United States government; and residential or industrial consumption, hydro- Whereas, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Whereas, the Medal of Honor is presented power generation, irrigation of agricultural (ALS) is better known as Lou Gehrig’s dis- by the President of the United States, in the lands, and flooding control and mitigation, ease; and name of Congress; and among other important uses. Today, we have Whereas, ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative Whereas, the Medal of Honor is only con- thirty-six (36) main reservoirs formed by the disease characterized by degeneration of cell ferred upon members of the United States dams built in the rivers located in the moun- bodies of the upper and lower motor neurons Armed Forces who distinguished themselves tain region in the center of the Island, and in the gray matter of the anterior horn of through conspicuous gallantry and intre- two (2) outside of the main riverbeds in the the spinal cord; and pidity at the risk of life above and beyond eastern region. Whereas, The initial symptom of ALS is the call of duty while engaged in action It is true that reservoirs are Puerto Rico’s weakness of the skeletal muscles, especially against an enemy of the United States, while most important source of water, however, those of the extremities; and engaged in military operations involving issues such as sedimentation, the lack of re- Whereas, As ALS progresses, the patient conflict with an opposing foreign force, or forestation plans, and the accelerated ero- experiences difficulty in swallowing, talking while serving with friendly forces engaged in sion caused by urban development, among and breathing; and an armed conflict against an opposing armed other aspects, have seriously affected the Whereas, ALS eventually causes muscles force in which the United States was not a storage capacity of these bodies of water. to atrophy and the patient becomes a func- belligerent party; and In addition to the foregoing, after hurri- tional quadriplegic; and Whereas, more than 3,400 Medals of Honor canes Irma and Maria made landfall on Sep- Whereas, Patients with ALS typically re- have been awarded to our nation’s bravest tember 2017, many of our lakes were severely main alert and are aware of their loss of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast affected by a sudden accumulation of sedi- motor functions and the inevitable outcome guardsmen since the creation of the award in ment. The path followed by hurricane Irma— of continued deterioration and death; and 1861; and a category-5 hurricane—brought it really Whereas, ALS affects military veterans at Whereas, the Medal of Honor was awarded close to the island, and two weeks later, hur- twice the rate of the general population; and Whereas, ALS occurs in adulthood, most to 353 Americans during World War II; and ricane Maria made landfall on the island. commonly between 40 and 70 years of age, Whereas, only four of those 353 Americans Hurricane Maria has been classified as one of peaking at approximately 55 years of age, are still alive today; and the most powerful natural disasters to ever and affects both men and women without Whereas, each of these courageous service- affect Puerto Rico in recent history. The lat- bias; and men, Charles H. Coolidge of Tennessee, ter left a lot of devastation, flooding, tor- Whereas, More than 5,000 new ALS patients Francis S. Currey of New York, Robert D. rential rain, and severe damage across the is- are diagnosed throughout the nation each Maxwell of Oregon, and Hershel Woodrow land. year; and Williams of West Virginia, risked his life The catastrophic effects of these weather Whereas, In Pennsylvania there are cur- while serving his country with conspicuous events had a significant impact on four (4) of rently more than 1,000 individuals who have gallantry and intrepidity and therefore de- our most important reservoirs. Out of the been formally diagnosed with ALS; and serves the gratitude of the American people; lakes that supply our drinking water, Loı´za Whereas, The $750,000 in State funding ap- and (Carraı´zo) is one of the most affected by sedi- propriated by the General Assembly for ALS Whereas, the President of the United mentation. Said sedimentation has reduced support services for 2018–2019 provided serv- States has the sole authority to designate a the depth of the lake thus impairing its ca- ices to nearly 1,000 constituents and a sub- state funeral; and pacity to collect water, despite being fed pri- stantial savings to the State budget and tax- Whereas, historically, the President of the marily by the Rı´o Grande de Loı´za, which is payers; and United States has designated state funerals the largest river on the island. The storage Whereas, The ALS Association reports for former presidents, generals, and other ex- capacity of the Loı´za reservoir (Carraı´zo) has that on average, patients diagnosed with traordinary Americans; and been nearly halved as a result of sedimenta- ALS only survive two to five years from the Whereas, our nation is currently divided tion. time of diagnosis; and and yearns for a unifying national event; and Sedimentation is also the main problem af- Whereas, ALS has no known cause, preven- Whereas, designating a state funeral when fecting the Dos Bocas, Lucchetti, and Loco tion or cure; and the last surviving World War II Medal of Lakes, all of which are at critical levels, Whereas, ‘‘Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Honor recipient dies would be a wonderful threatening their storage capacity and water Awareness Month’’ increases the public’s way for the American people to unite and quality, because water turbidity increases as awareness of ALS patients’ circumstances honor all sixteen million soldiers, sailors, reservoir levels decrease. The rapid sediment and acknowledges the negative impact this airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen who accumulation has reduced the useful life of disease has on ALS patients and their fami- served in our Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945: the most important reservoirs by sixty (60) lies and recognizes the research being done Now, therefore, be it percent. Therefore, the United States Con- to eradicate ALS; therefore be it Resolved by the Senate of the One Hundred gress failure to take immediate action and Resolved, That the Senate of the Common- Eleventh General Assembly of the State of Ten- appropriate the funds needed to dredge the wealth of Pennsylvania designate the month nessee, the House of Representatives concurring, Dos Bocas, Loco, Loiza (Carraı´zo), and of May 2019 as ‘‘Amyotrophic Lateral Scle- That this General Assembly urges the Presi- Lucchetti reservoirs would hinder the hydro- rosis Awareness Month’’ in Pennsylvania; dent of the United States to designate a power generation and drinking water supply and be it further state funeral for the last surviving Medal of for the thousands U.S. citizens who reside on Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be Honor recipient from World War II when the Island. The critical levels of these four transmitted to the President of the United such recipient passes away; and be it further (4) reservoirs calls for the urgent dredging States, the presiding officers of each house of Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Sen- and restoration of these bodies of water, so Congress and to each member of Congress ate is instructed to transmit a certified copy that they may serve the purposes for which from Pennsylvania. of this resolution to the President of the they were built, as well as to mitigate and
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The lat- ate of the State of Michigan urging the funds and resources as are necessary to ter left a lot of devastation, flooding, tor- United States Congress to continue full fund- dredge the Dos Bocas, Loco, Loiza (Carraı´zo), rential rain, and severe damage across the is- ing of the Great Lakes Restoration Initia- and Lucchetti reservoirs, which were ad- land. tive; to the Committee on Environment and versely affected by hurricanes Irma and The catastrophic effects of these weather Public Works. Marı´a. events had a significant impact on four (4) of SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25 Be it resolved by the Legislative Assembly of our most important reservoirs. Out of the Whereas, the Great Lakes are a critical re- Puerto Rico: lakes that supply our drinking water, Loı´za source for our nation, supporting the econ- Section 1.—The Congress of the United (Carraı´zo) is one of the most affected by sedi- omy and a way of life in Michigan and the States of America is hereby requested to mentation. Said sedimentation has reduced other seven states within the Great Lakes take action to appropriate funds and re- the depth of the lake thus impairing its ca- region. The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of sources as are necessary to dredge the Dos pacity to collect water, despite being fed pri- the world’s surface freshwater and 90 percent Bocas, Loco, Loı´za (Carraı´zo), and Lucchetti marily by the Rı´o Grande de Loı´za, which is of the United States’ surface freshwater. reservoirs, which were adversely affected by the largest river on the island. The storage This globally significant freshwater resource excessive sedimentation in the catastrophic capacity of the Loı´za reservoir (Carraı´zo) has provides drinking water for more than 30 wake of hurricanes Irma and Marı´a in Puerto been nearly halved as a result of sedimenta- million people and directly supports 1.5 mil- Rico. tion. lion jobs, generating $62 billion in wages; and Section 2.—It is hereby directed that a Sedimentation is also the main problem af- Whereas, the Great Lakes Restoration Ini- true and correct copy of this Concurrent fecting the Dos Bocas, Lucchetti, and Loco tiative (GLRI) has provided crucial funding Resolution, certified and translated into Lakes, all of which are at critical levels, to support long overdue work to protect and English, be delivered to the President of the threatening their storage capacity and water restore the Great Lakes. In partnership with U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House quality, because water turbidity increases as the states, local governments, and other or- of Representatives as well as the Leadership reservoir levels decrease. The rapid sediment ganizations, the federal government has in- of the Congress of the United States of accumulation has reduced the useful life of vested more than $3 billion and supported America. the most important reservoirs by sixty (60) over 4,700 projects over the last decade, in- Section 3.—It is hereby directed that a percent. Therefore, the United States Con- cluding around $600 million for more than true and correct copy of this Concurrent gress failure to take immediate action and 1,100 projects in Michigan. These projects Resolution, certified and translated into appropriate the funds needed to dredge the have cleaned up toxic pollution. reduced run- English, be delivered to the President of the Dos Bocas, Loco, Loı´za (Carraı´zo), and off from cities and forms, combatted United States of America. Lucchetti reservoirs would hinder the hydro- invasive species, and restored fish and wild- Section 4.—Provided, further, that a cer- power generation and drinking water supply life habitat; and tified copy of this Concurrent Resolution be for the thousands U.S. citizens who reside on Whereas, the Great Lakes Restoration Ini- delivered to the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs the Island. The critical levels of these four tiative has made a significant difference and Administration (PRFAA) and the Office of (4) reservoirs calls for the urgent dredging represents a sound investment in both the the Resident Commissioner in Washington, and restoration of these bodies of water, so environment and the economies of the Great D.C., the Honorable Jenniffer A. Gonza´ lez- that they may serve the purposes for which Lakes region. A 2018 study calculated that Colo´ n, to join the efforts of the members of they were built, as well as to mitigate and for every federal dollar invested in Great the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico to control future flooding in the communities Lakes restoration there is $3.35 in additional promote and to achieve that funds be appro- surrounding these bodies of water. economic activity, with older industrial cit- priated to Puerto Rico for the dredging of For all of the foregoing, this Legislative ies like Detroit seeing an even higher return these important bodies of water. Assembly deems it necessary and convenient on investment; and Section 5.—This Concurrent Resolution to request the Congress of the United States Whereas, the Great Lakes Restoration Ini- shall take effect upon its approval. of America, on behalf of the U.S. citizens born in this U.S. Territory, to appropriate tiative has made a particular difference in addressing toxic hot spots around the Great POM–78. A concurrent resolution adopted funds and resources as are necessary to Lakes. Prior to the GLRI, only one of these by the Legislative Assembly of the Common- dredge the Dos Bocas, Loco, Loiza (Carraı´zo), 31 ‘‘areas of concern’’ within the United wealth of Puerto Rico requesting the United and Lucchetti reservoirs, which were ad- States had been cleaned up in more than 20 States Congress to take action to appro- versely affected by hurricanes Irma and years. Since 2010, GLRI funding has facili- priate funds and resources as necessary to Marı´a. tated the cleanup of six additional areas of dredge the Dos Bocas, Loco, Loiza (Carraizo), Be it resolved by the Legislative Assembly of concern, five in Michigan. Cleaning up these and Lucchetti reservoirs, which were ad- Puerto Rico: areas of concerns makes a real difference to versely affected by excessive sedimentation Section l.—The Congress of the United the environment as well as local economies in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria in States of America is hereby requested to by improving water quality, restoring fish Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Energy take action to appropriate funds and re- and wildlife habitat, enhancing recreational and Natural Resources. sources as are necessary to dredge the Dos Bocas, Loco, Loı´za (Carraı´zo ), and Lucchetti opportunities, and facilitating new develop- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 60 reservoirs, which were adversely affected by ment; and It is a known fact that Puerto Rico has no excessive sedimentation in the catastrophic Whereas, far more work needs to be done. natural lakes. Hence, in the early 20th cen- wake of hurricanes Irma and Marı´a in Puerto Whether toxic algal blooms shutting down tury, it was necessary to build the first res- Rico. Toledo’s drinking water supply, invasive ervoir or artificial lake, so as to address fun- Section 2.—It is hereby directed that a carp threatening billion-dollar fisheries, or damental needs such as water storage for true and correct copy of this Concurrent contaminated sediments restricting rec- residential or industrial consumption, hydro- Resolution, certified and translated into reational opportunities, substantial limita- power generation, irrigation of agricultural English, be delivered to the President of the tions and threats to the use of the Great lands, and flooding control and mitigation, U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House Lakes remain. Twenty-four areas of concern among other important uses. Today, we have of Representatives as well as the Leadership still need additional cleanup work done, in- thirty-six (36) main reservoirs formed by the of the Congress of the United States of cluding eight in Michigan. These problems dams built in the rivers located in the moun- America. require a collaborative effort to solve; and tain region in the center of the Island, and Section 3.—It is hereby directed that a Whereas, less than 40 percent of the avail- two (2) outside of the main riverbeds in the true and correct copy of this Concurrent able funds have been spent in recent years eastern region, Resolution, certified and translated into cleaning up the federally designated areas of It is true that reservoirs are Puerto Rico’s English, be delivered to the President of the concern. Greater emphasis should be placed most important source of water, however, United States of America. on addressing these sites, including having issues such as sedimentation, the lack of re- Section 4.—Provided, further, that a cer- most of the available dollars designated to- forestation plans, and the accelerated ero- tified copy of this Concurrent Resolution be wards completing cleanup of the remaining sion caused by urban development, among delivered to the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs areas of concern. While other needs have other aspects, have seriously affected the Administration (PRFAA) and the Office of merit as well, cleaning up these sites would storage capacity of these bodies of water. the Resident Commissioner in Washington, bring significant benefits to impacted com- In addition to the foregoing, after hurri- DC, the Honorable Jenniffer A. Gonza´ lez- munities; and canes Irma and Maria made landfall on Sep- Colo´ n, to join the efforts of the members of Whereas, the President’s Fiscal Year 2020 tember 2017, many of our lakes were severely the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico to federal budget proposes to reduce funding for affected by a sudden accumulation of sedi- promote and to achieve that funds be appro- the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by 90
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A bill to direct the Secretary of TON, and Mr. RUBIO): Resolved by the Senate, That we memori- Transportation to assist States to rehabili- S. Res. 228. A resolution supporting meas- alize the Congress of the United States to tate or replace certain bridges, and for other ures taken by the Government of Taiwan to continue full funding of the Great Lakes purposes; to the Committee on Environment deter, or if so compelled, defeat, aggression Restoration Initiative; and be it further and Public Works. by the Government of the People’s Republic Resolved, That we encourage that funding By Mr. JONES: of China; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- be prioritized towards cleaning up and tions. delisting the remaining Great Lakes areas of S. 1708. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. WICKER (for himself and Mrs. concern and that a detailed comprehensive enue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable HYDE-SMITH): strategy and schedule be developed to direct tax credit for the installation of a storm S. Res. 229. A resolution relative to the the use of funding for the areas of concern; shelter at a qualified residence; to the Com- death of the Honorable William Thad Coch- and be it further mittee on Finance. ran, former United States Senator for the Resolved, That copies of this resolution be By Mr. JONES (for himself, Mr. KEN- State of Mississippi; considered and agreed transmitted to the President of the United NEDY, and Mr. CASSIDY): to. States Senate, the Speaker of the United S. 1709. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. States House of Representatives, and the Transportation to establish a grant program CASSIDY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. REED, Mr. members of the Michigan congressional dele- to improve evacuation routes in rural com- COONS, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. gation. munities, and for other purposes; to the KLOBUCHAR, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. BROWN, Committee on Environment and Public Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. JONES, Ms. SMITH, POM–80. A resolution adopted by the Coun- Works. Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. KING, Mrs. FEIN- cil of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, urging the By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. STEIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. Ohio congressional delegation to support the PETERS): MANCHIN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. proposed Energy Innovation and Carbon Div- DUCKWORTH, Ms. COLLINS, and Ms. idend Act; to the Committee on Finance. S. 1710. A bill to prohibit funds made avail- MCSALLY): able under the airport improvement program f S. Res. 230. A resolution recognizing the from being provided to entities that have significant milestone of Senior Corps volun- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES violated the intellectual property rights of teers serving 50,000,000 hours in 2018; consid- United States entities and therefore pose a ered and agreed to. The following reports of committees threat to national security, and for other f were submitted: purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Science, and Transportation. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Homeland Security and Governmental Af- By Mr. MERKLEY: S. 9 fairs, without amendment and with a pre- S. 1711. A bill to require online retailers to amble: At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the disclose the country of origin of products im- name of the Senator from Montana S. Con. Res. 15. A concurrent resolution ex- ported into the United States, and for other (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor pressing support for the designation of Octo- purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, ber 28, 2019, as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Science, and Transportation. of S. 9, a bill to amend the Federal Responders Day’’ (Rept. No. 116–43). By Mr. ISAKSON (for himself, Mr. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clar- f CASEY, and Mr. MENENDEZ): ify the Food and Drug Administra- S. 1712. A bill to amend title XVIII of the tion’s jurisdiction over certain tobacco INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND products, and to protect jobs and small JOINT RESOLUTIONS Social Security Act to encourage the devel- opment and use of DISARM antimicrobial businesses involved in the sale, manu- The following bills and joint resolu- drugs, and for other purposes; to the Com- facturing and distribution of tradi- tions were introduced, read the first mittee on Finance. tional and premium cigars. and second times by unanimous con- By Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. S. 10 MORAN): sent, and referred as indicated: At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. S. 1713. A bill to secure the technological name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. YOUNG, Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. ISAKSON): edge of the United States in civil and mili- SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1703. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tary aviation, and for other purposes; to the 10, a bill to require the Inter-Agency Committee on Commerce, Science, and enue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms housing credit, and for other purposes; to the Transportation. Committee on Finance. By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, and Hypoxia to develop a plan for re- By Mr. WHITEHOUSE: Mr. TESTER, and Mr. MANCHIN): ducing, mitigating, and controlling S. 1704. A bill to provide grants to States S. 1714. A bill to amend the charter of the harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in to ensure that all students in the middle Gold Star Wives of America to remove the South Florida, and for other purposes. grades are taught an academically rigorous restriction on the federally chartered cor- S. 80 curriculum with effective supports so that poration, and directors and officers of the At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the students complete the middle grades pre- corporation, attempting to influence legisla- name of the Senator from Tennessee pared for success in secondary school and tion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. postsecondary endeavors, to improve State (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, sponsor of S. 80, a bill to repeal the an- and local educational agency policies and Mr. MORAN, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. program relating to the academic achieve- MENENDEZ, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. nual fee on health insurance providers ment of students in the middle grades, to de- KAINE): enacted by the Patient Protection and velop and implement effective middle grades Affordable Care Act. S. 1715. A bill to award a Congressional models for struggling students, and for other S. 91 purposes; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Gold Medal, collectively, to all Gold Star At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the cation, Labor, and Pensions. Families in recognition of their sacrifice and By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. service to the United States; to the Com- name of the Senator from New York mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- GARDNER): (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- S. 1705. A bill to authorize the Every Word fairs . sponsor of S. 91, a bill to amend title We Utter Monument to establish a com- By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, 38, United States Code, to authorize per memorative work in the District of Colum- Mr. MANCHIN, and Mrs. MURRAY): diem payments under comprehensive bia and its environs, and for other purposes; S. 1716. A bill to provide for the issuance of service programs for homeless veterans to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- a ‘‘Gold Star Families Forever Stamp’’ to to furnish care to dependents of home- sources. honor the sacrifices of families who have lost less veterans, and for other purposes. By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. a loved one who was a member of the Armed COONS): Forces in combat; to the Committee on S. 133 S. 1706. A bill to amend the National En- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the ergy Conservation Policy Act to encourage fairs. name of the Senator from Wisconsin
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World War II, in recognition of their to adjust imports that are determined S. 569 dedicated and vital service during to threaten to impair national secu- At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the World War II. rity, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Tennessee S. 178 S. 289 (Mr. ALEXANDER) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the Florida (Mr. SCOTT) were added as co- name of the Senator from Oklahoma name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. sponsors of S. 569, a bill to direct the (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor Secretary of Transportation to issue of S. 178, a bill to condemn gross of S. 289, a bill to amend title XVIII of regulations relating to commercial human rights violations of ethnic the Social Security Act to support motor vehicle drivers under the age of Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and call- rural residency training funding that is 21, and for other purposes. ing for an end to arbitrary detention, equitable for all States, and for other S. 640 torture, and harassment of these com- purposes. At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the munities inside and outside China. S. 402 names of the Senator from West Vir- S. 192 At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the ginia (Mr. MANCHIN), the Senator from At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the name of the Senator from Montana Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Sen- names of the Senator from North Da- (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor ator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER) kota (Mr. CRAMER) and the Senator of S. 402, a bill to plan, develop, and were added as cosponsors of S. 640, a from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were make recommendations to increase ac- bill to amend title XVIII of the Social added as cosponsors of S. 192, a bill to cess to sexual assault examinations for Security Act to require pharmacy-ne- provide extensions for community survivors by holding hospitals account- gotiated price concessions to be in- health centers, the National Health able and supporting the providers that cluded in negotiated prices at the Service Corps, teaching health centers serve them. point-of-sale under part D of the Medi- that operate GME programs, and the S. 457 care program, and for other purposes. special diabetes programs. At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the S. 758 S. 203 name of the Senator from South Caro- At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- the names of the Senator from Nevada name of the Senator from New York sor of S. 457, a bill to require that $1 (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) and the Senator (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- coins issued during 2019 honor Presi- from Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) sponsor of S. 203, a bill to amend the were added as cosponsors of S. 758, a Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per- dent George H.W. Bush and to direct bill to ensure affordable abortion cov- manently extend the railroad track the Secretary of the Treasury to issue erage and care for every woman, and maintenance credit, and for other pur- bullion coins during 2019 in honor of for other purposes. poses. Barbara Bush. S. 512 S. 785 S. 215 LOBUCHAR At the request of Mr. TESTER, the At the request of Mr. THUNE, the At the request of Ms. K , the name of the Senator from Missouri names of the Senator from Maryland name of the Senator from New Hamp- shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. VAN HOLLEN), the Senator from of S. 215, a bill to amend the Internal Maine (Mr. KING), the Senator from sponsor of S. 785, a bill to improve Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the es- New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) and the mental health care provided by the De- tate and generation-skipping transfer Senator from New Hampshire (Mrs. partment of Veterans Affairs, and for taxes, and for other purposes. SHAHEEN) were added as cosponsors of other purposes. S. 803 S. 237 S. 512, a bill to establish an advisory OOMEY At the request of Mr. BROWN, the office within the Bureau of Consumer At the request of Mr. T , the name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Protection of the Federal Trade Com- name of the Senator from Missouri SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. mission to prevent fraud targeting sen- (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor 237, a bill to amend title XVIII of the iors, and for other purposes. of S. 803, a bill to amend the Internal Social Security Act to permit nurse S. 518 Revenue Code of 1986 to restore incen- practitioners and physician assistants At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the tives for investments in qualified im- to satisfy the documentation require- name of the Senator from Missouri provement property. ment under the Medicare program for (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor S. 814 coverage of certain shoes for individ- of S. 518, a bill to amend title XVIII of At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the uals with diabetes. the Social Security Act to provide for name of the Senator from Alabama S. 238 Medicare coverage of certain (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the lymphedema compression treatment of S. 814, a bill to amend title XVIII of name of the Senator from Washington items as items of durable medical the Social Security Act to improve ac- (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- equipment. cess to diabetes outpatient self-man- sor of S. 238, a bill to amend the State S. 532 agement training services, and for Department Basic Authorities Act of At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the other purposes. 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semi- name of the Senator from Montana S. 826 tism globally, and for other purposes. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the S. 286 of S. 532, a bill to amend the Higher name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the Education Act of 1965 to provide that MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Montana an individual may remain eligible to S. 826, a bill to require the Secretary of (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor participate in the teacher loan forgive- Transportation to modify the final rule of S. 286, a bill to amend title XVIII of ness program under title IV of such Act relating to flightcrew member duty the Social Security Act to provide for if the individual’s period of consecutive and rest requirements for passenger op- the coverage of marriage and family years of employment as a full-time erations of air carriers to apply to all- therapist services and mental health teacher is interrupted because the indi- cargo operations of air carriers, and for counselor services under part B of the vidual is the spouse of a member of the other purposes. Medicare program, and for other pur- Armed Forces who is relocated during S. 827 poses. the school year pursuant to military At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, S. 287 orders for a permanent change of duty the name of the Senator from Vermont At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the station, or the individual works in a (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Missouri school of the defense dependents’ edu- sor of S. 827, a bill to designate certain
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At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, necting corridors, and for other pur- S. 1083 the name of the Senator from New poses. At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a S. 846 names of the Senator from Delaware cosponsor of S. 1401, a bill to establish At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the (Mr. COONS) and the Senator from eligibility requirements for education name of the Senator from West Vir- Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) were added support professionals under the Family ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- as cosponsors of S. 1083, a bill to ad- and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and for sponsor of S. 846, a bill to amend title dress the fundamental injustice, cru- other purposes. 49, United States Code, to limit certain elty, brutality, and inhumanity of slav- S. 1402 rolling stock procurements, and for ery in the United States and the 13 At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, other purposes. American colonies between 1619 and the name of the Senator from New S. 851 1865 and to establish a commission to Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the study and consider a national apology cosponsor of S. 1402, a bill to direct the name of the Senator from Alabama and proposal for reparations for the in- Secretary of Labor to recognize em- (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor stitution of slavery, its subsequent de ployers with a commitment to helping of S. 851, a bill to direct the Secretary jure and de facto racial and economic employees balance workplace respon- of Labor to issue an occupational safe- discrimination against African-Ameri- sibilities and family obligations. cans, and the impact of these forces on ty and health standard that requires S. 1416 covered employers within the health living African-Americans, to make rec- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the ommendations to the Congress on ap- care and social service industries to de- name of the Senator from Missouri velop and implement a comprehensive propriate remedies, and for other pur- (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor poses. workplace violence prevention plan, of S. 1416, a bill to amend the Federal and for other purposes. S. 1102 Trade Commission Act to prohibit S. 901 At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the anticompetitive behaviors by drug At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the name of the Senator from Michigan product manufacturers, and for other names of the Senator from Massachu- (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor purposes. setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator of S. 1102, a bill to promote security S. 1445 from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ) were added and energy partnerships in the Eastern At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the as cosponsors of S. 901, a bill to amend Mediterranean, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Pennsyl- the Older Americans Act of 1965 to sup- S. 1218 vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- port individuals with younger onset At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, sponsor of S. 1445, a bill to provide a Alzheimer’s disease. the names of the Senator from Mon- coordinated regional response to man- S. 1007 tana (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator age effectively the endemic violence At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the from New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. were added as cosponsors of S. 1218, a Guatemala, and Honduras. MERKLEY) and the Senator from bill to require the review of the service S. 1472 Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) were added as of certain members of the Armed cosponsors of S. 1007, a bill to amend Forces during World War I to deter- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the the Horse Protection Act to designate mine if such members should be award- name of the Senator from Washington additional unlawful acts under the Act, ed the Medal of Honor, to authorize the (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- strengthen penalties for violations of award of the Medal of Honor based on sor of S. 1472, a bill to amend the Help the Act, improve Department of Agri- the results of the review, and for other America Vote Act of 2002 to require culture enforcement of the Act, and for purposes. paper ballots and risk-limiting audits other purposes. S. 1233 in all Federal elections, and for other purposes. S. 1026 At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the At the request of Mr. CASEY, the name of the Senator from Louisiana S. 1475 names of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. THUNE, the (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator sor of S. 1233, a bill to provide relief to names of the Senator from Minnesota from Colorado (Mr. BENNET) were added community banks, to promote access (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Senator from as cosponsors of S. 1026, a bill to amend to capital for community banks, and Michigan (Mr. PETERS) were added as the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to for other purposes. cosponsors of S. 1475, a bill to amend allow workers an above-the-line deduc- S. 1273 the Internal Revenue Code to extend tion for union dues and expenses and to At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the and modify certain charitable tax pro- allow a miscellaneous itemized deduc- name of the Senator from New Hamp- visions. tion for workers for all unreimbursed shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- S. 1481 expenses incurred in the trade or busi- sponsor of S. 1273, a bill to amend title At the request of Mr. BROWN, the ness of being an employee. 17, United States Code, to establish an name of the Senator from Michigan S. 1055 alternative dispute resolution program (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the for copyright small claims, and for sor of S. 1481, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from Alabama other purposes. XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor S. 1384 to provide for a special enrollment pe- of S. 1055, a bill to amend the Home- At the request of Mr. ROMNEY, the riod for pregnant women, and for other land Security Act of 2002 regarding the name of the Senator from Tennessee purposes. procurement of certain items related (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- S. 1531 to national security interests for De- sponsor of S. 1384, a bill to reform pre- At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the partment of Homeland Security front- scription drug pricing and reduce out- name of the Senator from Minnesota line operational components, and for of-pocket costs by ensuring consumers (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- other purposes. benefit from negotiated rebates. sponsor of S. 1531, a bill to amend the S. 1077 S. 1394 Public Health Service Act to provide At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the protections for health insurance con- name of the Senator from Minnesota name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. sumers from surprise billing.
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RES. 212 have not kept pace with the amount of provide for payment for services of ra- At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the housing stock, and, thus, the supply diologist assistants under the Medicare names of the Senator from Maryland and pricing has resulted in astronom- program, and for other purposes. (Mr. VAN HOLLEN), the Senator from ical challenges to provide affordable S. 1564 North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER) and the housing within a region that doesn’t At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the Senator from Indiana (Mr. YOUNG) were leave people driving hours a day just to name of the Senator from Arkansas added as cosponsors of S. Res. 212, a commute to their jobs. (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- resolution celebrating the 100th anni- We have the remnants of our eco- sor of S. 1564, a bill to require the Secu- versary of the passage and ratification nomic crisis during the great recession rities and Exchange Commission and of the 19th Amendment, providing for that left so many people without af- certain Federal agencies to carry out a women’s suffrage, to the Constitution fordable housing and the fact that we study relating to accounting standards, of the United States. did not keep pace with supply. and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. SASSE, his Over the last 2 years, I have worked with many organizations at the na- S. 1615 name was added as a cosponsor of S. Res. 212, supra. tional level and participated in the an- At the request of Mr. UDALL, the S. RES. 221 nouncement of many reports done by name of the Senator from Montana practically every institution of any (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the names of the Senator from Maryland significance in the United States. They of S. 1615, a bill to amend titles 10 and all came to the same conclusion: We 37, United States Code, to provide com- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator from Missouri (Mr. HAWLEY) were need to increase supply. pensation and credit for retired pay That is why I am introducing the Af- purposes for maternity leave taken by added as cosponsors of S. Res. 221, a resolution recognizing the 30th anni- fordable Housing Tax Credit Improve- members of the reserve components, ment Act of 2019, along with my col- and for other purposes. versary of the Tiananmen Square mas- sacre and condemning the intensifying leagues Senator YOUNG of Indiana, Sen- S. 1664 repression and human rights violations ator ISAKSON of Georgia, and Senator At the request of Mr. SCOTT of Flor- by the Chinese Communist Party and WYDEN of Oregon, to strengthen and ida, the name of the Senator from the use of surveillance by Chinese au- improve the affordable tax credit that Texas (Mr. CORNYN) was added as a co- thorities, and for other purposes. we already have in place. My col- sponsor of S. 1664, a bill to require re- leagues in the House—Representatives f porting on prescription drug expendi- DELBENE, MARCHANT, BEYER, and tures under group health plans and on STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED WALORSKI—are also introducing com- prescription drug price changes, and BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS panion legislation today. for other purposes. By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, We did make progress in the last S. RES. 99 Mr. YOUNG, Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. Congress in increasing the affordable At the request of Mr. PETERS, the ISAKSON): tax credit. This tax credit helps pro- names of the Senator from Arkansas S. 1703. A bill to amend the Internal vide resources for 90 percent of the fed- (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Senator from Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the low- erally-funded affordable housing that is New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) were added income housing credit, and for other built in the United States of America. as cosponsors of S. Res. 99, a resolution purposes; to the Committee on Fi- That is because it takes the tax credit expressing the sense of the Senate that nance. to incent people to build at this more Congress should take all appropriate Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I affordable rate. measures to ensure that the United rise today to speak about the introduc- I have always said to my colleagues States Postal Service remains an inde- tion of Senate legislation to help us that I am willing to consider any other pendent establishment of the Federal deal with the affordable housing crisis ideas that we have to increase afford- Government and is not subject to pri- in the United States of America. able housing and will work with any- vatization. Many of my colleagues know how body to increase supply in the United S. RES. 120 pervasive this problem is. Not only is States, and I am open to any ideas. But until we have ideas that are more suc- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the affordable housing a crisis, but the name of the Senator from Louisiana homeless population that results from cessful than this, I am going to con- tinue to push the affordable housing (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor not having enough housing stock in the of S. Res. 120, a resolution opposing ef- United States of America is also a cri- tax credit and push to increase the sup- forts to delegitimize the State of Israel sis and ends up costing us more money ply of the tax credit so that we can in- and the Global Boycott, Divestment, to deal with the same population. crease the supply of affordable housing. We have a housing crisis in the State and Sanctions Movement targeting This is not a new issue. It is not a of Washington. It doesn’t matter Israel. new problem. We have been trying to fight to address this issue in the U.S. whether you are in Spokane or Walla S. RES. 184 Senate and to deal with the affordable Walla or Yakima or Vancouver. Our At the request of Mr. RISCH, the housing crisis for years, but the mag- urban areas feel it the most and are name of the Senator from New York nitude of the problem is getting worse. most pinched. It causes problems for (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- We need to respond by helping to in- our law enforcement. It causes prob- sponsor of S. Res. 184, a resolution con- crease supply. That is because we have lems for our healthcare delivery sys- demning the Easter Sunday terrorist so many demographic trends which we tem. It causes problems for our trans- attacks in Sri Lanka, offering sincere see in report after report citing and portation system. The way out of this condolences to the victims, to their documenting what is happening in the problem is to build more affordable families and friends, and to the people United States of America. housing. and nation of Sri Lanka, and express- We have an ever-increasing senior Increasing the amount of tax credit ing solidarity and support for Sri population that is living longer and by 50 percent over the next 10 years Lanka. baby boomers reaching retirement, will give our States, our cities, and our S. RES. 195 many of whom need more affordable counties more resources to build af- At the request of Mr. COTTON, the housing than there is in the market- fordable housing. It will also provide name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. place. stability in the value of affordable SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. We have returning veterans from our housing tax credits used in the bond fi- Res. 195, a resolution opposing the lift- overseas missions who are coming nance markets and place a 4-percent
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I want to use this opportunity today to poses: to build State and local con- It also maximizes the availability of urge every single one of my colleagues nector roads that would improve access the private activity bonds by recycling to support these bills and these efforts to the broader thoroughfares and to ex- any multifamily bonds that are used so that all of our communities can be pand existing roads and bridges so that along with housing credits to build af- better prepared when natural disasters folks can evacuate safely during ex- fordable housing. Together, these steps strike, and they will. treme weather events. These infra- would help us build hundreds of thou- In Lee County, I have been discussing structure investments would also have sands of new units of affordable hous- with local officials these two bills, the additional benefit of serving rural ing over the next 10 years. which are just a step. They are obvious Alabama communities year-round and In my State and other States, it steps to me. Not everybody can afford expanding and improving some of our would mean that we would see a 50-per- to buy a storm shelter, so the tax cred- aging roadways. With expanding and cent increase in the amount of credit it would not be available. So, working improving aging roadways and giving available over the next 10 years. That with the Lee County M.A. and officials better access to rural communities, is so important because each housing on the ground, we are trying to learn economic expansion will follow. project that is built takes more people best practices. What can we better do f out of the dire situations they are in, to harden those areas where people live SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS takes the vulnerable population and in the rural communities so they will gives them the opportunity to move not lose their lives, much less all of forward. their possessions? That is what we are SENATE RESOLUTION 228—SUP- It also saves us dollars. The Senate planning to do, and the two bills today PORTING MEASURES TAKEN BY Finance Committee has heard time and are first steps. THE GOVERNMENT OF TAIWAN again from those testifying—whether it I sincerely hope going forward that TO DETER, OR IF SO COM- is the homebuilders or the health in- helping fellow Americans who have suf- PELLED, DEFEAT, AGGRESSION surance industry—that it is more cost- fered disasters will no longer be the BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ly to deal with this population while partisan issue that it suddenly became PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA they are homeless. That is to say, you this year and that we can get back to Mr. HAWLEY (for himself, Mr. COT- can’t deliver job training to a tent. the business of taking care of our citi- TON, and Mr. RUBIO) submitted the fol- And somebody who doesn’t have proper zens and those who have sent us here to lowing resolution; which was referred home and a stable place to live is more represent them. to the Committee on Foreign Rela- likely to show up in our healthcare de- tions: livery system, costing us more money. By Mr. JONES (for himself, Mr. S. RES. 228 This legislation will also make it KENNEDY, and Mr. CASSIDY): Whereas the Government of the People’s easier for formerly homeless students S. 1709. A bill to direct the Secretary Republic of China has reaffirmed its intent to also get help from the affordable of Transportation to establish a grant to seize control of Taiwan, including by housing tax credit under current HUD program to improve evacuation routes force; rules of the program. in rural communities, and for other Whereas, on May 28, 2019, Taiwan con- It also helps those who are protected purposes; to the Committee on Envi- ducted the annual Han Kuang Exercise, dem- onstrating the ability of Taiwanese forces to under the Violence Against Women Act ronment and Public Works. Mr. JONES. Mr. President, while it is defend against invasion and other military can also qualify for affordable housing threats; as they have in the past. critical that communities get the dis- Whereas, in May 2019, United States and We know that the challenge of mov- aster relief they need after the fact, it Taiwanese national security advisors met in ing forward on affordable housing is is also important that folks can better Washington for the first time since Taiwan something that is a bipartisan issue. prepare for natural disasters and help and the United States ended formal diplo- The tax credit has had bipartisan sup- make our communities safer so that we matic ties in 1979; port for many, many years in the U.S. can reduce the impact and costs of the Whereas the Government of Taiwan has gone to great lengths to cooperate and build Congress. We just need to put the pedal inevitable severe weather we will have in this country. relations with the Government of the United to the metal and provide more of the States and other nations; and tax credit so that we can get more af- The 2019 hurricane season is upon us. Whereas the United States and Taiwan fordable housing built in the United It started just last Saturday. Folks in have continued to strengthen their relation- States of America. my neck of the woods and especially ship, even as the Government of the People’s I hope my colleagues will help by down in South Alabama know that Republic of China has intensified its threats signing on to this legislation, and as means storms can come at any time. against the Government of Taiwan: Now, we discuss various proposals in the Fi- Fortunately with hurricanes, they can therefore, be it get some warning, but for tornadoes Resolved, That the Senate— nance Committee regarding tax policy, (1) reaffirms and encourages strengthening I hope my colleagues will help us push like the ones that hit Lee County, it is of United States-Taiwanese relations; to our States and communities more just minutes. (2) condemns threats by the Government of solutions that will deal with this crisis. It is not a question of whether severe the People’s Republic of China against the weather will happen; it is a question of Government of Taiwan, including— By Mr. JONES: when and where. It is also a question of (A) continued rhetoric that could insinuate S. 1708. A bill to amend the Internal whether we will be prepared when it an attack on the people or the Government Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a re- strikes again. That is why today I am of Taiwan; fundable tax credit for the installation introducing two bills. The first is co- (B) military exercises demonstrating in- sponsored by my Louisiana colleagues, tent to invade or otherwise attack Taiwan; of a storm shelter at a qualified resi- and dence; to the Committee on Finance. Senators KENNEDY and CASSIDY. It (C) propaganda used by the Government of Mr. JONES. Mr. President, the sec- would establish a new grant program the People’s Republic of China; ond bill I have introduced today would through the U.S. Department of Trans- (3) applauds the Government of Taiwan’s create a one-time refundable tax credit portation that would award up to $100 adoption of the Overall Defense Concept; of up to $2,500 for homeowners to build million for projects to improve emer- (4) urges the Government of Taiwan to con- or purchase a storm shelter for their gency evacuation routes in small and tinue development of a more lethal and resil- home. It would ensure that people rural communities. ient defensive posture in accordance with the won’t have to travel dangerous dis- Generally in our State and in a lot of new Overall Defense Concept; and (5) calls on the governments of all nations tances to seek shelter in the event of the coastal States, there is only one or to support a strong, prosperous, and demo- sudden severe weather. two major evacuation routes, which is cratic Taiwan as part of a shared commit- Alabamians know all too well that just not enough to handle the situation ment to the security and stability of the extreme weather can strike at any should another hurricane hit the gulf. Indo-Pacific region.
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RES. 230 HYDE-SMITH) submitted the following Guard, and other critical Federal organiza- Whereas volunteers in the United States resolution; which was considered and tions and the military bases and installa- who are 55 years of age and older (referred to agreed to: tions in the State of Mississippi and across in this preamble as ‘‘senior volunteers’’) pro- the United States; S. RES. 229 vide much needed services to their commu- Whereas the Honorable William Thad nities, neighbors, and friends; Whereas the Honorable William Thad Cochran was the chief sponsor of the Na- Whereas Senior Corps, through the RSVP, Cochran was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, tional Missile Defense Act of 1999 (Public Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion in 1937; Law 106–38; 113 Stat. 205), which made the programs administered by the Corporation Whereas the Honorable William Thad United States exponentially safer by cre- for National and Community Service, pro- Cochran graduated from Byram High School ating the missile defense system used by the vides meaningful volunteer opportunities to in Hinds County, Mississippi, as valedic- United States as of June 2019; 220,000 senior volunteers and recruits thou- torian, an Eagle Scout, a member of 4-H, and Whereas the Honorable William Thad sands of additional community volunteers; a student athlete; Cochran was a leader in agriculture and Whereas, for more than 5 decades, RSVP Whereas the Honorable William Thad worked to promote United States agricul- Cochran studied at the University of Mis- volunteers, Foster Grandparents, and Senior tural innovation around the world through Companions have played an important role sissippi in Oxford, Mississippi; the development of the Cochran Fellowship Whereas, while a student at the University in strengthening communities by contrib- Program of the Department of Agriculture, uting their experience, knowledge, and ac- of Mississippi, the Honorable William Thad which trains fellows from middle-income Cochran was president of Pi Kappa Alpha complishments in order to— countries to strengthen and enhance trade (1) help their neighbors recover from nat- fraternity, vice president of the student linkages between the countries of the fellows body, company commander in the Navy Re- ural and manmade disasters; and agricultural interests in the United (2) provide nutrition services; serve Officers’ Training Corps, and head States; cheerleader; (3) mentor and tutor schoolchildren; Whereas the Honorable William Thad Whereas the Honorable William Thad (4) support veterans and military families; Cochran led the effort to provide critical Cochran was commissioned an Ensign in the and Federal assistance to the State of Mississippi United States Naval Reserve, served aboard (5) provide respite care to caregivers; and other Gulf Coast States devastated by the USS MACON from 1959 to 1961, served on Whereas in 2018, Senior Corps volunteers Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the worst natural staff of the Commandant of the Eighth Naval provided more than 50,000,000 hours of direct disaster in the history of the United States; District in New Orleans, Louisiana, taught service through more than 23,000 nonprofit, Whereas the Honorable William Thad military law and naval orientation at the Of- educational, and faith-based community Cochran was a devoted father, grandfather, ficer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Is- groups nationwide; and husband; land, from 1962 to 1964, and was promoted to Whereas structured volunteering by senior the rank of Lieutenant in the United States Whereas the Honorable William Thad volunteers— Naval Reserve; Cochran was awarded honorary degrees from (1) keeps those senior volunteers active, Whereas the Honorable William Thad Kentucky Wesleyan College, Mississippi Col- healthy, and engaged; Cochran studied at the University of Mis- lege, Blue Mountain College, the University (2) helps communities across the United sissippi School of Law in Oxford, Mississippi, of Richmond, Belhaven University, and States by solving local problems; and at Trinity College, University of Dublin, Tougaloo College; (3) helps the United States by saving tax- in Dublin, Ireland, on a Rotary Foundation Whereas the Honorable William Thad payer dollars, reducing health care costs, Graduate Fellowship; Cochran was recognized as the tenth-longest and strengthening democracy; and Whereas the Honorable William Thad serving Senator in the history of the United (4) helps seniors live independent and pro- Cochran joined the law firm of Watkins & States; ductive lives; Eager in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1964, was Whereas the service of the Honorable Wil- Whereas the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, made a partner at that firm in less than 3 liam Thad Cochran on behalf of the people of and Senior Companion programs have proven years, and served as chairman of the Mis- the State of Mississippi and all people of the to be cost-effective ways to engage senior sissippi Law Institute, lawyers’ chairman for United States earned the Honorable William volunteers in volunteer service that meets the Heart Fund and United Givers Fund, Thad Cochran the respect and devotion of pressing community needs; president of the Young Lawyers Division of colleagues and the title ‘‘the Quiet Per- Whereas recent research suggests that— the Mississippi Bar Association, a board suader’’; and (1) volunteering not only slows the cog- member of the Jackson Rotary Club, and Whereas the death of the Honorable Wil- nitive decline of aging for older individuals chairman of the Legal Services program of liam Thad Cochran has deprived the State of in the United States, but also provides an the Jackson Junior Bar; Mississippi and the United States of one of important pathway for alleviating loneli- Whereas the Honorable William Thad the most distinguished statesmen: Now, ness; and Cochran was elected to the House of Rep- therefore, be it (2) throughout the United States, and espe- resentatives to represent the Fourth District Resolved, That the Senate— cially in rural areas, older individuals are of Mississippi in 1972, and was reelected in (1) has heard with profound sorrow and ‘‘aging in place’’ and are thereby particu- 1974 and 1976; deep regret the announcement of the death larly susceptible to loneliness, which under- Whereas the Honorable William Thad of the Honorable William Thad Cochran, mines health and is linked to early mor- Cochran was elected to the Senate in 1978, former Senator for the State of Mississippi; tality; becoming the first Republican in more than and Whereas the United States should expand 100 years to win a statewide election in the (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary senior volunteer service opportunities to State of Mississippi, and was reelected in of the Senate— take advantage of the talents and experi- 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008, and 2014, with a (A) communicate this resolution to the ences of the 10,000 baby boomers who will re- total period of service lasting from Decem- House of Representatives; and tire each day for the next 20 years; ber 27, 1978, to April 1, 2018; (B) transmit an enrolled copy of this reso- Whereas, at a time of mounting social need Whereas the Honorable William Thad lution to the family of the Honorable Wil- and growing interest in service by older indi- Cochran served as Chair of the Senate Re- liam Thad Cochran. viduals in the United States, the United publican Conference from 1991 to 1997; f States has an unprecedented opportunity to Whereas the Honorable William Thad harness the talents of senior volunteers to Cochran served as Chairman of the Com- SENATE RESOLUTION 230—RECOG- address community challenges; and mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- NIZING THE SIGNIFICANT MILE- Whereas the people of the United States estry of the Senate from 2003 to 2005; STONE OF SENIOR CORPS VOL- should join in the celebration of Senior Whereas the Honorable William Thad UNTEERS SERVING 50,000,000 Corps volunteers during ‘‘Older Americans Cochran served as Chairman of the Com- HOURS IN 2018 Month’’ in May 2019: Now, therefore, be it mittee on Appropriations of the Senate from Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— 2005 to 2007 and from 2015 to 2018; (1) acknowledges the contributions that Whereas the Honorable William Thad CASSIDY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. REED, Mr. Senior Corps volunteers make to— Cochran championed education programs, in- COONS, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. (A) the communities in which those volun- cluding programs to increase educational KLOBUCHAR, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. BROWN, teers live and serve; and achievement among disadvantaged children, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. JONES, Ms. SMITH, (B) the United States; and
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Mrs. BLACKBURN (for Mr. BAR- of the Senate on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, ask unanimous consent that the pre- RASSO) proposed an amendment to the bill S. at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. 1235, to require the Secretary of the Treas- SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE amble be agreed to and that the mo- tions to reconsider be considered made ury to mint coins in commemoration of rati- The Select Committee on Intel- and laid upon the table with no inter- fication of the 19th Amendment to the Con- ligence is authorized to meet during stitution of the United States, giving women vening action or debate. the session of the Senate on Tuesday, in the United States the right to vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without June 4, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a f objection, it is so ordered. closed roundtable. TEXT OF AMENDMENTS The preamble was agreed to. SUBCOMMITTEE ON CLEAN AIR AND NUCLEAR (The resolution, with its preamble, is SAFETY SA 251. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for Mr. printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- The Subcommittee on Clean Air and BARRASSO) proposed an amendment to mitted Resolutions.’’) the bill S. 1235, to require the Sec- Nuclear Safety of the Committee on retary of the Treasury to mint coins in Environment and Public Works is au- f commemoration of ratification of the thorized to meet during the session of 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the Senate on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, the United States, giving women in the 11:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. 2019 United States the right to vote; as fol- SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I lows: The Subcommittee on Intellectual ask unanimous consent that when the On page 2, line 18, insert ‘‘Esther Hobart Property of the Committee on the Ju- Senate completes its business today, it Morris,’’ before ‘‘and’’. diciary is authorized to meet during adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, f the session of the Senate on Tuesday, June 5; further, that following the AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO June 4, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a prayer and pledge, the morning hour be MEET hearing. deemed expired, the Journal of pro- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I have 9 f ceedings be approved to date, the time requests for committees to meet during PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, morning business today’s session of the Senate. They Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I have the approval of the Majority and be closed, and the Senate proceed to ask unanimous consent that Anthony executive session and resume consider- Minority leaders. Spanos and Edith Spear, interns from Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph ation of the Schenker nomination my office, be granted privileges of the under the previous order. 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- floor for the remainder of the year. ate, the following committees are au- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. thorized to meet during today’s session objection, it is so ordered. of the Senate: Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask for the information of all Senators, at COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES unanimous consent that floor privi- 11 a.m., tomorrow, the Senate will vote The Committee on Armed Services is leges be granted to Marli Pasternak, a on confirmation of the Schenker, authorized to meet during the session member of my staff, during today’s ses- Tarbert nominations in the order list- of the Senate on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, sion of the Senate. ed. at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN objection, it is so ordered. f AFFAIRS f The Committee on Banking, Housing, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANT and Urban Affairs is authorized to TOMORROW meet during the session of the Senate MILESTONE OF SENIOR CORPS Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, if on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 10 a.m., to VOLUNTEERS SERVING 50,000,000 there is no further business to come be- conduct a hearing. HOURS IN 2018 fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL sent that it stand adjourned under the RESOURCES ask unanimous consent that the Sen- previous order, and under the provi- The Committee on Energy and Nat- ate proceed to the consideration of S. sions of S. Res. 229, as a further mark ural Resources is authorized to meet Res. 230, submitted earlier today. of respect for the late Thad Cochran, during the session of the Senate on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The former Senator from Mississippi. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 10 a.m., to clerk will report the resolution by Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:43 p.m., conduct a hearing. title. adjourned until Wednesday, June 5, The legislative clerk read as follows: COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC 2019, at 9:30 a.m. WORKS A resolution (S. Res. 230) recognizing the The Committee on Environment and significant milestone of Senior Corps volun- f Public Works is authorized to meet teers serving 50,000,000 hours in 2018. during the session of the Senate on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there CONFIRMATION Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 10 a.m., to objection to proceeding to the meas- Executive nomination confirmed by conduct a hearing. ure? the Senate June 4, 2019: COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND There being no objection, the Senate SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS proceeded to consider the resolution. The Committee on Homeland Secu- Mr. BARRASSO. I know of no further ANDREW M. SAUL, OF NEW YORK, TO BE COMMIS- SIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE TERM EXPIRING rity and Governmental Affairs is au- debate on the measure. JANUARY 19, 2025.
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RECOGNIZING THE 101ST ANNIVER- RECOGNIZING DENNIS ‘‘D.J.’’ causing many games to end early due to the SARY OF THE REPUBLIC DAY OF JEWELL run rule. This is Goreville’s second state AZERBAIJAN championship title in three years. HON. TRENT KELLY Head Coach Shanna Green conditioned the team with a spirit of competition and passion HON. STEVE COHEN OF MISSISSIPPI of working for one another. In the champion- OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship game, the Blackcats only committed one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 4, 2019 error and batted an impressive .346 as a Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, team. Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today I rise today to recognize Mr. Dennis ‘‘D.J.’’ It is an honor for me to extend my profound to recognize the 101st anniversary of the Re- Jewell for receiving the Governor’s Initiative congratulations to the entire team which in- public Day of Azerbaijan, and to extend my for Volunteer Excellence Award in the Out- cludes Abigail King, Kelsey Ray, Miley best wishes to all Azerbaijanis. May 28th standing Volunteer Service by a U.S. Veteran Kwiatkowski, Emma Vaughn, Kyleigh Massey, marks the founding of the Democratic Repub- category. Ellie Grammer, Cheyenne Walker, Chloe lic of Azerbaijan, when the people of Azer- D.J., a resident of Columbus, Mississippi, Wolaver, Alexandria King, Adrianna Licka, baijan first gained their independence from the was a past commander for VFW Post No. Destani Bennett, Samantha Licka, and Payton Russian Empire in 1918. Although Azer- 4272 and completed over 1,000 community’ Sopczak. baijan’s independence was ended by Soviet service hours in 2018. As a veteran, one of Madam Speaker, the athletes, coaching forces in 1920, the Democratic Republic of his main concerns is the mental health of fel- staff, and the community should be proud of Azerbaijan was the world’s first secular par- low service members, specifically veterans their accomplishments. I wish the graduating liamentary democratic republic in a predomi- suicide rates. To prevent this issue in his com- seniors the best in their future endeavors and nantly Muslim nation—earning diplomatic rec- munity, Jewell established a monthly support best of luck to those returning for a chance of ognition from the United States during the ad- group for combat veterans at the VFW and a third state title in four years. ministration of President Woodrow Wilson. We has also traveled to Washington, D.C. to ad- f also recall that the Democratic Republic of vocate for mental health support for veterans. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2019 Azerbaijan granted universal suffrage to its I am honored to have the privilege to rep- OUTAGAMIE COUNTY BREAK- citizens in 1918, making it the first Muslim resent outstanding servicemen such as D.J. FAST ON THE FARM HOSTED BY country to give women the right to vote. His selfless service to our country extends STEFFENS DAIRY FARM Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, past his military career as he continues to go Azerbaijan restored its independence on Octo- above and beyond for Mississippians each HON. MIKE GALLAGHER ber 18, 1991, when its Parliament adopted the day. It is individuals like him that make Mis- OF WISCONSIN Constitution Act on the Restoration of the sissippi, and America, great. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Independence of the Republic of f Azerbaijan. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Azerbaijan has emerged as a key player for PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise enhancing global energy security. Azerbaijan today to recognize the tradition of Breakfast also provides roughly 40 percent of Israel’s oil HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS on the Farm in Outagamie County. consumption and enjoys friendly ties with OF FLORIDA Breakfast on the Farm is an iconic Wis- Israel beyond oil sales. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consin tradition that provides the community Jews have resided in Azerbaijan for 2,500 an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy Tueday, June 4, 2019 years without persecution and today, the Jew- farm operates and learn about the significant ish community in Azerbaijan numbers over Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, had I role the dairy industry plays in Wisconsin’s 12,000. Azerbaijan is also home to Christian been present for roll call vote No. 232 on Sen- economy. Community members meet dairy communities and has been praised for its reli- ate Amendment to H.R. 2157—Additional Sup- farmers, explore the barns and equipment, gious tolerance by the European Parliament. plemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the Azerbaijan is a key global security partner Act, 2019, I would have voted yes on the farm. for the United States. As an active member of measure. Outagamie County Dairy Promotion orga- NATO’s Partnership for Peace program, Azer- f nizes the annual Breakfast on the Farm by re- baijan cooperates with the United States in cruiting host farms, sponsors, and volunteers countering terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and RECOGNIZING THE GOREVILLE to support this terrific event. In addition, narcotics trafficking. Azerbaijani troops serve HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOFTBALL Outagamie County Dairy Promotion provides shoulder to shoulder with U.S. soldiers in Af- TEAM educational opportunities to the community to ghanistan, as they previously did in Kosovo increase awareness of Wisconsin’s dairy in- and Iraq. In support of the International Secu- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS dustry and the products produced by area rity Assistance Force in Afghanistan, Azer- OF ILLINOIS dairy farmers. baijan has extended important over-flight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am grateful to Steffens Dairy Farm for clearances for U.S. and NATO flights as well hosting the 2019 Outagamie County Breakfast Tuesday, June 4, 2019 as regularly providing landing and refueling on the Farm. Steffens Dairy Farm was estab- operations at its airports for U.S. and NATO Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to lished in 1971 when Joe Steffens purchased forces. congratulate the Goreville High School girls’ farmland in Seymour. Since 2004, the farm As co-chair of the Congressional Azerbaijan softball team on winning the 2019 Illinois has been maintained by his wife, Lorraine, Caucus, I stand with the Azerbaijani people as Class 1A championship. Goreville overcame and sons, Dan and Steve. Today, Steffens they continue to work towards independence the Glasford Illini Bluffs by a score of 4–2 in Dairy Farm, LLC milks 120 cows and man- and security as well as to embrace human seven innings. This win marked the season ages over 280 acres of crop land. Always pur- rights and democratic values. I congratulate with a 29–9 overall record for the Blackcats. suing innovative practices, the Steffens the people of Azerbaijan on the centennial of The team’s overall tenacity and determina- equipped their barn with two Lely Robotic their Republic Day. May the partnership be- tion were observed through the commanding milkers, resulting in cleaner, healthier, and tween the United States and Azerbaijan victories during postseason action. Throughout more comfortable cattle. progress and continue to benefit both of our all of the postseason bracket games, the lady Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this nations. Blackcats scored over 70 runs as a team, body to join me in commending the efforts of
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By f ment of Revenue, Carl and Janet most enjoy seeking American citizenship, they have made spending time with what they consider their the decision that they want to live in a place RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVER- proudest accomplishment: their family. They where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment SARY OF THE TIANANMEN have been blessed with a son, Carl Brewer II of the Constitution, they can practice religion SQUARE MASSACRE and daughter, Stephanie Brewer Palmer. as they choose, speak their minds without fear Stephanie and her husband Jason have given of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- HON. STEVE COHEN the Brewers the greatest gift a family can re- test should they choose to do so. OF TENNESSEE ceive with the birth of their granddaughter, Mi- Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask you and randa. my other distinguished colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When they aren’t spending time with their in congratulating these individuals who will be- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 family, the Brewers can often be found at come citizens of the United States of America Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today Solid Rock Family Church in Jefferson City on June 7, 2019. They, too, are American citi- to recognize the 30th Anniversary of the where they attend service each Sunday and zens, guaranteed the inalienable rights to life, Tiananmen Square Massacre. Wednesday. Along with their congregation and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We, as a Starting on April 18, 1989 thousands of stu- family, I thank the Brewers for their many con- free and democratic nation, congratulate them dents marched through Tiananmen Square tributions to Missouri and our community. and welcome them. calling for a more democratic government and Madam Speaker, please join me in con- f protesting China’s Communist government. An gratulating Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Janet Brew- estimated 1 million people joined the protests er on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. May REMEMBERING THOMAS A. CAHILL in Tiananmen Square and citizens in over 400 they have many more happy years to come. Chinese cities staged protests. f HON. JOHN GARAMENDI After months of protests, late in the after- OF CALIFORNIA noon of June 3 thousands of troops moved OATH CEREMONY ON JUNE 7, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES onto Tiananmen Square and fired into crowds throughout the night into June 4. The People’s HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Tuesday, June 04, 2019 Republic of China has still not admitted to how OF INDIANA Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise many people were killed by the military but de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to honor the memory and service of spite the Chinese government downplaying Thomas A. Cahill, a member of the University Tuesday, June 4, 2019 the number killed, it was likely in the thou- of California, Davis community for over 45 sands. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with years who embodied the American spirit of in- The Chinese government has tried to erase great pleasure and sincerity that I take this novation and enduring dedication to his family this tragedy from history in order to uphold its time to congratulate thirty individuals who will and community. Communist regime’s legitimacy. take their oaths of citizenship on June 7, Born on March 4, 1937, Thomas grew up in The Chinese government continues to vio- 2019. This memorable occasion will be held at Sudbury, Massachusetts and earned his Ph.D. late the human rights of its citizens including the United States Courthouse and Federal in nuclear physics from University of Cali- putting millions of members of its Uyghur mi- Building in Hammond, Indiana. fornia, Los Angeles. In 1967, Thomas joined nority into ‘‘re-education’’ camps and con- America is a country founded by immi- U.C. Davis’ Crocker Nuclear Laboratory, tinuing suppression of democratic voices grants. From its beginning, settlers have come where he conducted research for the Pioneer throughout China. from countries around the world to the United and Voyager spacecraft before beginning his We must continue to commit ourselves to States in search of better lives for their fami- work on California air quality. The aerosol and supporting the values for which the victims of lies. Oath ceremonies are a shining example visibility network he developed as the director Tiananmen Square Massacre gave their lives. of what is so great about the United States of of Crocker Nuclear Laboratory improved the f America—that people from all over the world health of millions of Californians and ex- can come together and unite as members of panded into the current nationwide IMPROVE CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. a free, democratic nation. These individuals program, widely considered the network of its CARL AND JANET BREWER’S realize that nowhere else in the world offers a kind in the world. 50TH ANNIVERSARY better opportunity for success than here in Beyond his scientific contributions, Thomas America. served as the thesis advisor to over two dozen HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER On June 7, 2019, the following people, rep- Ph.D. students, published eight books, and OF MISSOURI resenting many nations throughout the world, donated 196 acres of land to the U.C. Natural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will take their oaths of citizenship in Ham- Reserve System as the Cahill Riparian Pre- mond, Indiana: Ewa Szczepanik, Marcin Jan serve. For his work, U.C. Davis awarded Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Kryczka, Martha Cecilia Meadows, Daewon Thomas the Academic Public Service Award Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I Sun, Shams Khalaf, Negma H. Scott, in 1994 and the Outstanding Emeritus Pro- rise to honor Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Janet Nosratollah Rezaee, Sonia Miramontes, Maria fessor Award in 2014. Following his retirement Brewer and congratulate them on their 50th Reyes-Arellano, Brandi Jennifer Ellinger, in 1994, Thomas continued his work on Wedding Anniversary. The Brewers will cele- Scepan Kovacevic, Eduardo de Freitas aerosols, including testimony before Congress brate this incredible milestone anniversary on Ferreira, Lian Gu, Vicente Mauricio Gonzaga on pollutant levels caused by the collapse of June 14, 2019. Gonzaga, Eric Coria Garcia, Sladan the World Trade Center. Even while ill, Thom- Carl and Janet both grew up in St. Louis, Alempijevic, Denise Alejandra Godinez, Sam- as developed an ultrafine aerosol sampler to Missouri. They married at age 16 and have uel Assam, Claudia Gillies, Mark William help people living near freeways. His contribu- been by each other’s side ever since. The Gillies, Wanpeng Tan, Erasto Lopez Lecona, tions to science and public health established couple eventually moved to Lohman, Missouri Delun Shi, Milene Hurtado, Guang Dai, Emma a legacy that will endure for many years to then to Wardsville where they still reside Garza, Gintaras Bansevicius, Ancy Isac come. today. Both dedicated their lives to public George, Jose Rodolfo Moreno, and Jose G. He is survived by his wife Ginny; children service and the betterment of our community Londono. Cathy and Tom; sister Barbara; and nieces while working for the Missouri Department of Although each individual has sought to be- and nephews. I know that they, along with the Revenue. Carl’s dedication as a public servant come a citizen of the United States for his or rest of his extended family and friends, join did not start and stop there. His service in our her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- me in celebrating his life and his memory.
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LACY CLAY today to recognize Pamela Adams for her life- Colabe III was a direct descendant of Chief OF MISSOURI time of service. Mrs. Adams passed away on Colabe, who served as the second chief to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2019 which greatly saddened our com- Principal Chief Antone in the early 1800s. He Tuesday, June 4, 2019 munity. Her work to expand access to high- also was an elder in the Indian Village Pres- quality education is worthy of commendation. byterian Church on the Alabama-Coushatta Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to A lifelong resident of Dearborn, Michigan, Reservation. pay tribute to a great American poet who, as Pamela Adams graduated from Edsel Ford As I join the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in a child, fell in love with words and turned that High School and attended Henry Ford Com- their period of mourning through the end of love of words into a life’s work. munity College. After working at Ford Motor 2019, I want to recognize the impact that On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2019, Company for a short period, Mrs. Adams Chief Colabe III had on many East Texas my dear friend, Shirley Bradley Price LeFlore began her significant work in service of edu- communities. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is passed into ancestry. She was 79. Her pass- cation. Mrs. Adams held various positions in an integral part of East Texas, large in part ing gave Mother’s Day ‘‘a new meaning,’’ one the Dearborn School Board, Wayne County because of Chief Colabe III’s passion, leaders daughter said in a local media report. A Cele- Association of School Boards, and served on hip, and hard work for the people he cared so bration of Life and Homegoing Service was the Henry Ford College Board of Trustees for deeply for. held on Friday, May 17 at Christ Church Ca- 18 years. During her tenure on the Board of Madam Speaker, my prayers and condo- thedral, in St. Louis, Mo., where many came Trustees, Pamela Adams contributed to sev- lences are with the family, friends, and Tribe and paid loving homage to her life and her eral key decisions. She was instrumental in of Chief Colabe III. works. The visitation and service included nu- the successful 2002 bond which brought four merous speakers, musicians, dancers, family, f new schools to Dearborn, and formed the friends and fellow poets. award-winning Henry Ford Collegiate Acad- CONGRATULATING THE REPUBLIC To her dear daughters—Hope Lindsay of emy, a program where Dearborn students can OF AZERBAIJAN ON ITS 101ST Silver Springs, Md., Jacie Price of St. Louis earn both a high school diploma and an asso- REPUBLIC DAY and Lyah LeFlore-ltuen of St. Louis—the ciate degree in 5 years at no cost. depths of my sadness at her loss moves me Pamela Adams’ life stands as a role model beyond the ties of friendship. She was like of selfless service and demonstrates a tre- HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER OF OHIO family. I pray for heavenly grace for her family: mendous love for her community. Beloved for her daughters, a niece Karen Bohr and four IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her generosity and compassion, Mrs. Adams’ grandchildren—Noelle Lindsay-Stewart, Jullian reputation is a testament to the significant im- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Price-Baez, Jordan Lindsay and Bella Grace pact she had on the city of Dearborn and its Mr. TURNER. Madam Speaker, I would like Ituen—and all who loved and honored her. residents. We are grateful for Mrs. Adams’ to congratulate the Republic of Azerbaijan on Shirley has been interwoven into the fabric commitment to increasing access to high-qual- its 101st Republic Day. On May 28, 1918, the of St. Louis, Mo., this nation and the world. ity education. Her efforts have dramatically ex- Republic of Azerbaijan was formed, becoming She has shared her love of poetry, writing and panded the educational opportunities for resi- the first democracy in the Muslim world. Unfor- many talents with the rest of us, and we are dents of the state of Michigan and will con- tunately, just a few short years later, Azer- better off because of her. tinue to impact future students’ lives. baijan was invaded by the Russian Red Army On November 9, 2018, Shirley LeFlore was Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in 1920 and was subsequently occupied by named St. Louis’ second Poet Laureate. She me in honoring Pamela Adams for a lifetime of the Soviet Union. was the first African-American and woman so service to her community. We are grateful for After the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991, honored. The event was held in St. Louis City her dedicated work as a member of the Henry Azerbaijan regained its independence and has Hall, with Ms. LeFlore surrounded by family, Ford College Board of Trustees, her compas- been a key international partner of the United friends and admirers. sion and leadership will be greatly missed. States ever since. Together, the United States At the time Poet Michael Castro, St. Louis’ f and Azerbaijan continue to work as partners in first Poet Laureate called the honor ‘‘the cap- HONORING THE LIFE OF CHIEF combating terrorism and transnational threats. stone’’ of a long career; a career The St. Louis COLABE III Azerbaijan has played a vital role in assisting Post-Dispatch noted that spanned some 50 our NATO allies and has supported U.S. oper- years of ‘‘performing, mentoring and teach- HON. BRIAN BABIN ations overseas, particularly in Afghanistan. ing.’’ As her story was told and retold, one dis- Azerbaijan is an important ally in bolstering covers that not only did she find poetry in ev- OF TEXAS European energy security—therefore, it is im- erything, she lived a poetic life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perative that the United States continue to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch covered the Tuesday, June 4, 2019 support initiatives such as the Southern Gas City Hall event and on November 17, pub- Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Corridor, which routes natural gas from Azer- lished a story about her appointment. Reporter honor the life of Mikko Colabe III Clem Fain baijan to Europe. Azerbaijan is a key partner Jane Henderson noted Ms. Leflore’s’ life jour- Sylestine, the principaL chief of the Alabama- in securing U.S. interests in the region. ney and how she was led by the power of Coushatta Tribe of Texas who passed away Madam Speaker, it is for these reasons that words to international fame. ‘‘As a girl,’’ Hen- on May 21, 2019 at 91 years old. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in con- derson wrote, ‘‘she listened to women in her Chief Colabe III was born on November 4, gratulating Azerbaijan on the 101st anniver- mother’s beauty shop as they told stories. She 1927, on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Res- sary of its Republic Day. listened in as strangers gossiped on street- ervation and is of the Granddaddy Long Legs f cars, when churchgoers talked and when fe- Clan. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree male relatives chatted at the kitchen table. from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in PERSONAL EXPLANATION Young Shirley would make up plays about 1952. Chief Colabe III was a teacher and some of the people she’d overheard and start- coach at Southmayd High School, Holland HON. VICKY HARTZLER ed writing in grade school. As an adult, she High School, Shepherd High School, Wood- OF MISSOURI turned talk into an art, becoming a pioneer in ville ISD, and Goodrich ISD. Although he re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spoken-word poetry in St. Louis.’’ tired in 1988, Chief Colabe III touched so At City Hall, President of the Board of Alder- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 many lives throughout his time in education. men Lewis Reed presented the honor to Ms. In addition to the passion he had for edu- Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Mon- LeFlore. And Castro, who has known Ms. cating children, Chief Colabe III was a distin- day, June 3, 2019, I was unable to vote on roll LeFlore since the 1970s, called her an ‘‘iconic
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Her . . . churches’’ or a ‘‘hole in the wall’’ night- I urge members of Congress to join me in poems were not like anyone else’s, full of rich club or lounge.’’ honoring the life and career of St. Louis Poet imagery.’’ ‘‘Some of the places I’ve gone, you wouldn’t Laureate Ms. Shirley LeFlore and her art of Madam Speaker, that career includes more want anybody to know you went there to read language and her expression in words, of our than 50 years of performing, mentoring and poetry,’’ Leflore said. ‘‘But if people asked me, life and times. May she rest in peace. teaching. Some call her a ‘‘wordsmith’’ and I would go.’’ ‘‘If you’re serious about what you f others call her a ‘‘word warrior,’’ noted Alder- do, keep doing it, keep studying it, keep mas- man Terry Kennedy, a longtime friend. He tering it and let it live inside you.’’ And ‘‘Lis- IN RECOGNITION OF CRESTVIEW read part of her poem ‘‘Rivers of Women’’ not- ten—especially when you first start out. You HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHTS ON ing that her writing cause people to ‘‘think dif- need to listen.’’ It was her listening—her THEIR 2019 OHSAA BOYS STATE ferently.’’ eavesdropping on her mother’s beauty salon BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Born, Shirley Bradley Price in 1940 in St. clients—that caught her ear and helped Louis, Ms. LeFlore graduated from Sumner shaped her poetry in the years to come. HON. ROBERT E. LATTA High School and attended Lincoln University ‘‘They thought I was sitting around playing OF OHIO before graduating from then Webster College jacks, but I would be listening,’’ to the way IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and later from Washington University with a they talked, what they said, LeFlore told the Tuesday, June 4, 2019 degree in psychology. Among her many American. Later, she would go home and write achievements, she is founder of the Creative in her black and white composition book, not- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great Arts and Expressions Lab, was an original ing that often the way they said things was pleasure to recognize the Crestview High member of the Black Artists Group (co-found- more striking than what they said. Over time School Knights of Convoy, Ohio on their vic- ed with her late husband, jazz musician Floyd she would note that black people have a ‘‘spe- tory in the 2019 OHSAA boys state basketball LeFlore) and another underground activists cial way with language—in every part of the tournament. This was their second champion- poetry organization called Harmony. world—but especially in St. Louis.’’ ship in five years. An artist-in-residence at University City pub- Of her funeral on May 17, 2019, the Amer- The Crestview Knights completed a historic lic schools, she taught at several colleges in- ican reported the near-capacity homegoing season with an unexpected win. After a chal- cluding Lindenwood University, Webster Uni- service for ‘‘Saint Shirley’’ at Christ Church lenging semifinal, the Crestview Knights were versity, Harris-Stowe State University and the Cathedral ‘‘stretched nearly four hours.’’ Acco- considered the underdogs, heading into the University of Missouri-St. Louis. As an assist- lades and memories were offered from speak- championship ranked below their opponent, ant dean of students at Webster she inspired ers from far and near, among them poets, ac- Berlin Hiland. In the end, they dominated with students such as ‘‘Black-ish’’ actress Jenifer tors, writers and politicians. Actor and writer a 58–38 win, holding Berlin Hiland to 21 points Lewis, who credits LeFlore with having ‘‘saved Kevin Powell called her a ‘‘supernatural word below its season average. my life,’’ the Post-Dispatch reported. warrior’’ created from ‘‘black girl magic.’’ The community of Convoy should be very Though getting on in age, ‘‘She’s always Poet Laureate of East St. Louis Eugene proud of this team’s hard work and dedication. had an intergenerational perspective,’’ said her Redmond said LeFlore ranked among the Congratulations to Coach Best and the daughter, Lyah LeFlore-Ituen, in the news arti- great jazz poets for her ability to turn musical Knights on their state title. cle. ‘‘She wants to inspire young poets.’’ form and history into ‘‘the cross-fertilization’’ of f ‘‘The fire is still there,’’ and as poet laureate, literary musical forms and techniques, he said. LeFlore can be an inspiration to young people, ‘‘She eloped with language and stayed mar- IN RECOGNITION OF OZONE HOUSE her daughter added. ried to music all her days.’’ FOR 50 YEARS OF DEDICATED A TV producer and writer, her daughter di- And while people of faith offered words of SERVICE rected ‘‘Rivers of Women’’ for the Missouri tribute, LeFlore’s own poems, spoken by the History Museum. She called her mother a ‘‘liv- living meant LeFlore ‘‘essentially eulogized HON. DEBBIE DINGELL ing legend’’ and is working on a documentary herself,’’ the American’s Kenya Vaughn wrote. OF MICHIGAN about her. Also, she helped compile her moth- Daughter Hope Price-Lindsay said she grew IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er’s 2013 book, ‘‘Brassbones & Rainbows.’’ up wanting a mother more like television’s Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Among the greats she performed with in- ‘‘Leave it to Beaver’s’’ June Cleaver but in- clude saxophonist Oliver Lake, trumpeter stead got Ms. LeFlore, an Afrocentric artist Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise David Jackson and singer Fontella Bass. Peo- who remained true to her craft, whether life today to recognize Ozone House for their ex- ple flocked to hear her read at St. Louis’ Duffs served her ‘‘caviar and champagne’’ or ‘‘bone emplary work assisting homeless youth in the restaurant as part of the River Styx artist se- soup.’’ We learned that LeFlore inherited her state of Michigan. For 50 years, they have ries. Her mentors and influences include poet poetry from her mother, who inherited it from provided comprehensive support services for Margaret Walker, writer Gwendolyn Brooks, her mother, who inherited from her mother. some of the most vulnerable members of our poet Sonia Sanchez, playwright and poet Retired 18th Ward Alderman Terry Kennedy community. Ntozake Shange and author James Baldwin. spoke again at her funeral, having grown up Founded in 1969, Ozone House is a com- In New York she performed at the with Ms. LeFlore and calling her ‘‘a mighty munity-based, non-profit agency that provides Nuyorican Poets Cafe´ and at Weill Hall, a part spirit amongst us’’ who was ‘‘small in stature, support services to youth in crisis and their of Carnegie Hall. And her works have been big at heart.’’ He comforted guests with Ms. families in Washtenaw County, Michigan. They presented as plays, including ‘‘Deliverance,’’ a LeFlore’s own words from her poem, offer high-quality housing and aid programs production centered on HIV/AIDS. ‘‘Breathprints.’’ designed to assist runaway, homeless, and Poet Amina Baraka has called Ms. LeFlore ‘‘Light a candle for me,’’ he recited. ‘‘Say a high-risk youth in the community. Through a ‘‘literary griot, writing and telling stories, cre- prayer. Whisper me into the wind. Lay a love Ozone House’s programs, these individuals ating lyrics we can sing and dance to.’’ Other wreath on the altar of your heart and remem- develop essential life skills, improve their inter- honors include: the Warrior Poet Award, a ber my good days amongst you. Weep if you personal relationships, and enhance their self- board member for Word in Motion, featured in must. It’s good to unburden your tears, but image in order to lead productive, happy lives. another documentary ‘‘Word Warriors III’’ and make brief your grief. Ozone House’s critical efforts have solidified other anthologies. ‘‘Let the joy of my laughter comfort you,’’ its role as a model of effective care across the Her activism of the 1960s led her to March Kennedy continued in her words. ‘‘My spirit nation. on Washington and to join the Poor People’s will be the music above your head, my love Ozone House’s continued work has been Campaign. Politics became a part of her po- like the wind beneath your wings to lift you in vital to addressing the needs of vulnerable etry. But it was the voices heard in her youth your weary years so that you may see the youth in the Washtenaw community, and has that set the stage for the rest of her life and sunrise. All is well with my soul.’’ received several awards for their dedication. career. Madam Speaker, today I give to Congress Beyond the need for food and shelter, home- Last fall Poet Laureate LeFlore was featured and the people of America, a glimpse into the less youth are at greater risk of being victims in The St. Louis American newspaper, and life and times of a world-renown and re- of human trafficking and assault. Ozone later reproduced by St. Louis Public Radio. spected poet from St. Louis, Missouri, and her House’s intensive intervention and preventive
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:43 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.009 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E705 services provide these individuals the stability as not only the U.S. Air Force’s first Enlisted Whitcher is an active participant in the local to lead safe, healthy, and productive lives. We Legislative Fellow but also its sole enlisted community and has contributed a great deal to thank Ozone House for their commitment to representative on Capitol Hill in 2013. During Kewanee’s economy. In addition to running his supporting and protecting homeless youth. this period, Chief Noel was assigned to the of- business, he assists all the food pantries in Their work embodies the duty we have to our fice of Representative Niki Tsongas from Mas- Kewanee and donates pet food to the Hu- community and to empower those most in sachusetts. With the Congresswoman’s posi- mane Society. Mr. Whitcher has been an ac- need. tion as Ranking Member on the House Armed tive member of the Kiwanis Club since 2007 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Services Oversight and Investigations Sub- and serves on the Board of Directors in a con- me in honoring Ozone House for 50 years of committee, Chief Noel played a key role as tinued effort to give back to his neighbors. I distinguished service. Their efforts to support her lead staffer during the headline-making admire Mr. Whitcher’s service to the commu- homeless and high-risk youth in the Benghazi hearings. Moreover, she worked dili- nity and thank him for his many contributions Washtenaw community is worthy of com- gently to increase congressional awareness of as he accepts the Citizen of the Year Award. mendation. impacts to both the Department of Defense It is because of community leaders like Mr. f and national security community caused by Whitcher that I am especially proud to serve Il- the 2013 federal government shutdown. Fi- linois’ 17th Congressional District. Madam RECOGNIZING COMMAND CHIEF nally, her tireless efforts were critical to the bi- Speaker, I would like to again formally con- MASTER SERGEANT MELANIE K. partisan passage and implementation of the gratulate Everett Whitcher for winning the Cit- NOEL 2014 National Defense Authorization Act. izen of the Year Award given by the Kewanee Chief Master Sergeant Noel clearly epito- Chamber of Commerce. HON. LARRY BUCSHON mizes the finest qualities of a military leader. f OF INDIANA Throughout her tenure, she has been instru- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental in advocating for Airmen across the RECOGNIZING THE ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION Tuesday, June 4, 2019 globe while strengthening the total force team through innovative solutions, focused resil- Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, today I iency, and exceptional leadership develop- HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD wish to recognize and congratulate a tremen- ment. Her unrivaled expertise and exemplary OF FLORIDA dous Airman and native of Vincennes, Indiana, professionalism have further resulted in nu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Command Chief Master Sergeant Melanie K. merous accolades, including the Legion of Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Noel, on the occasion of her retirement from Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of distin- leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, l rise guished military service to this great Nation. with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achieve- today to recognize the St. Augustine Art Asso- Chief Master Sergeant Noel’s outstanding ment Medal with one oak leaf cluster, as well ciation (STAAA) on the 95th anniversary of its career has culminated with her final assign- as annual award recognition at the squadron, founding in 1924. ment as the Command Chief Master Sergeant group, and wing levels within the U.S. Air Founded by Spanish explorers in 1565, St. for the Air Force District of Washington. Chief Force. Additionally, Chief Noel was the recipi- Augustine, Florida, is the oldest continuously Noel represents the highest enlisted executive ent of the Distinguished Honor Graduate inhabited European-established settlement in level of leadership in the Air Force District of Award at the Joint Special Operations Forces the continental United States, making it our Washington and advises the commanding Senior Enlisted Academy. nation’s first city. The STAAA plays an integral general on all issues regarding the readiness, Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United role in preserving and promoting the artistic training, welfare, morale, proper utilization, States Congress and a grateful Nation, I ex- heritage of St. Augustine, and has been de- and progress of more than 40,000 Air Force tend our deepest appreciation to Chief Master scribed as the epicenter of the local art com- military and civilian members in more than 500 Sergeant Melanie K. Noel for her many years munity. The STAAA Art Center is open year- locations across 108 countries. Prior to as- of extraordinary dedication and selfless mili- round and is free to the public, welcoming suming her current position, Chief Noel faith- tary service. There is no question that the U.S. roughly 10,000 visitors annually. Its gallery fully served as the 6th Air Mobility Wing’s Air Force, Department of Defense, and United hosts exhibitions, concerts, workshops, class- Command Chief Master Sergeant and was States have significantly benefited from Chief es, lectures, and other art-related events. also the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the U.S. Noel’s visionary leadership and devotion to the More than 1,000 artists of all backgrounds dis- Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Re- cause of freedom. I wish nothing but the very play their artwork during the gallery’s season sponse Office. best for her and her family in the future. of juried exhibitions. These contemporary art- Chief Master Sergeant Noel entered the f ists make up St. Augustine’s present-day art U.S. Air Force on April 9, 1992 as a security colony. forces specialist and was later chosen for re- CONGRATULATING EVERETT The STAAA outreach programs serve many, training into the field of personnel administra- WHITCHER ON WINNING THE CIT- including the blind, local public school stu- tion. Her honorable service has spanned nu- IZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD dents, and patients and caregivers at Flagler merous overseas and stateside assignments THROUGH THE KEWANEE CHAM- Hospital. Additionally, elder groups, community including two European countries, three BER OF COMMERCE businesses, and others all benefit from States, the District of Columbia, and a deploy- STAAA’s user-friendly gallery in the heart of ment in support of Operation IRAQI FREE- HON. CHERI BUSTOS St. Augustine. I am pleased to recognize DOM. In 2006, Chief Noel was competitively OF ILLINOIS STAAA for its contributions to our unique local selected to become a First Sergeant, spending IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES culture, history, and community. several years caring for the service’s newest f Airmen at the ‘‘Gateway to the Air Force.’’ Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Recognizing her leadership potential, the Air Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today RECOGNIZING THE BICENTENNIAL Force continued to challenge her with in- to recognize Everett Whitcher for winning the OF VANDALIA, ILLINOIS creased responsibilities as an instructor at the Citizen of the Year Award through the U.S. Air Force First Sergeants Academy. Ex- Kewanee Chamber of Commerce. Mr. HON. JOHN SHIMKUS celling in this demanding position, Chief Noel Whitcher’s dedication to organizations in the OF ILLINOIS taught fellow senior noncommissioned officers Kewanee community is admirable. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the intricacies of equitable discipline, profes- Mr. Whitcher is a graduate of Wethersefield sional development, and esprit de corps. Her High School and went on to pursue his career Tuesday, June 4, 2019 superb performance at the First Sergeants in the grocery business. Since 1989, Mr. Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to Academy garnered the attention of Chief Mas- Whitcher has been the owner of the Super recognize Vandalia, Illinois, which is cele- ter Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy, who Value grocery store, which is now Save-A-Lot brating its bicentennial this year. selected Chief Noel to become the service’s in Kewanee, Illinois. In 2015, Mr. Whitcher Located in Fayette County, Vandalia was first-ever Enlisted Legislative Fellow in the Na- needed to keep up with the demands of the the state’s first capital city. Situated on the tion’s Capital. community so he moved his Kewanee store to Kaskaskia River, the Illinois General Assembly As a true testament to Chief Master Ser- a bigger location on South Main Street where first met in Vandalia in December 1820. At the geant Noel’s exceptional career, she served he expanded his food and meat inventory. Mr. time, the state treasurer transacted business
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:43 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.011 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 4, 2019 at his home, while the auditor and secretary of RECOGNIZING CHIEF KAREN half of the Fourth Congressional District of state worked in the brick building that housed COMSTOCK OF CHINO Colorado, it is an honor to recognize Rudolph the state bank. Caleb Churchill and Edward Custy as ap- The first capitol building was destroyed by HON. NORMA J. TORRES pointees to the United States Military Acad- fire in 1823 and a second capitol building was OF CALIFORNIA emy at West Point for their commitment to built in haste the following summer. Two years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES protect and serve our nation. later people refused to enter the building for f Tuesday, June 4, 2019 fear it would collapse, and so a third capitol RECOGNIZING THE TEUTOPOLIS building was constructed, which is the one that Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speak- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM stands today. er, I rise today to honor my constituent, Chief Abraham Lincoln began his political career Karen Comstock of the Chino Police Depart- in Vandalia in 1834, and five years later the Il- ment. After almost 35 years of public service HON. JOHN SHIMKUS linois General Assembly met for the last time and dedication to the Chino community, she is OF ILLINOIS in the Vandalia Statehouse. In one of its final finally retiring and will be sorely missed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chief Comstock honorably rose through the acts, the legislature deeded the building to Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Fayette County and the town of Vandalia. The ranks of the Chino Police Department. Begin- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to State of Illinois purchased the old statehouse ning her career in 1985, she served as a congratulate the Teutopolis High School base- and public square in 1918 to ensure its pres- cadet and reserve officer for five years before ball team on winning the 2019 Illinois Class ervation for future generations, and in the dec- being brought on as an official police officer. 2A championship. Teutopolis defeated Pleas- ades following carried out a major effort to re- Comstock held many other positions including ant Plains 12–6 for the title, capping a 28–8– store the building to its Lincoln-era appear- field training officer, patrol supervisor, and de- 1 season for the Wooden Shoes. ance. tective bureau supervisor, as well as serving at the Criminal Investigations Bureau as a de- The team’s dedication and hard work were Madam Speaker, with four days of activities tective and as a member of the Crisis Negotia- evident again, as the Wooden Shoes ad- planned, the celebration promises to highlight tions Team. vanced to the state championship game for the city’s rich history. It is an honor to recog- In recognition of her excellent leadership, the third straight season and added a second nize the City of Vandalia as it celebrates its bi- Comstock was promoted to Chief in 2014. She title to the one captured in 2017. Head Coach centennial, and I wish it all the best for the fu- served as Chino Police Department’s first fe- Justin Fleener formed a team with both high ture. male police chief and is now retiring as one of production in the batter’s box and resilient de- only 22 female police chiefs in California. fense in the field. f Chief Comstock not only established stand- I extend my sincere congratulations to the IN HONOR OF JANE LAIRD FOR ards of excellence, but also carved out new entire team: Mitch Hemmen, Mitch Hardiek, HER EXEMPLARY SERVICE pathways for future female leaders in the Brady McMahon, Trenton Schwerdt, Tyler Chino Police Department. Runde, Andy Niebrugge, Justin Hardiek, Chief Comstock was not only a leader within Derek Deters, Evan Addis, Hayden Ruholl, HON. DEBBIE DINGELL the Chino Police Department, but also served Dawson Smith, Evan Wermert, Brock Deters, OF MICHIGAN a mentor in the community, committing more Matt Deters, Clint Weber, Brayden Will, Luke Ungrund, and Dylan Overbeck. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than 14 years to Chino Police Department’s Explorer Program to assist young adults with Madam Speaker, the players, coaches, and Tuesday, June 4, 2019 entering law enforcement careers. the entire community of Teutopolis should be Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise She has left a lasting mark on the Chino very proud of their accomplishments. I wish today to recognize Jane Laird for her excep- Police Department. As a lifelong citizen of the graduating seniors the best in their future tional service to the United States of America. Chino, she has demonstrated bravery, dedica- ventures and good luck to those who will re- Mrs. Laird’s instrumental role as a Rosie, riv- tion and loyalty to her hometown and profes- turn for a chance to make it back-to-back eting during World War II, is worthy of com- sion—earning her the esteem of the men and championships next season. mendation. women of the Chino Police Department and f the community at large. The daughter of a coalminer, Jane Laird CELEBRATING THE 2019 GIANT NA- For her remarkable accomplishments, it is was born in Bearcreek, Montana. In 1943, be- TIONAL CAPITAL BARBECUE my honor to recognize Chief Karen Comstock fore she could graduate high school, Mrs. BATTLE Laird moved to Dearbom, Michigan to work for on the House floor today. Her decades of commitment and contributions to the City of the Ford Motor Company. During World War HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON II, she helped construct the B–24 bomber, The Chino are worthy of admiration. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Liberator, riveting the cockpit of the aircraft. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Laird’s efforts as a riveter at Ford Motor 2019 MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST Company highlight the many significant con- POINT APPOINTEES Tuesday, June 4, 2019 tributions of young women during World War Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today II. After riveting for the Ford Motor Company, HON. KEN BUCK to ask the House of Representatives to join Jane Laird worked part time at E.J. Korvette, me in recognizing the Giant National Capital where she remained until her retirement. OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Barbecue Battle. This event, sponsored by Jane Laird’s work embodies the duty we Giant, has become a Washington summertime have to our community and our nation. A Tuesday, June 4, 2019 tradition. It takes place in the first full week of breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Laird stands as a Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to summer each year and brings together tens of model of strength, sacrifice, and service. Her recognize Rudolph Caleb Churchill and Ed- thousands of Washington area families and generation’s critical contribution to progress ward Custy, Military Academy at West Point visitors to the nation’s capital in the spirit of will always be remembered. Beloved for her Appointees from Colorado’s Fourth Congres- unity, community and celebration. This year, sense of humor and tenacity, Mrs. Laird will fi- sional District. I believe America’s greatest as- the celebration will take place on June 22–23, nally receive her high school diploma this sets are our brave men and women in uni- 2019. weekend. We thank Jane Laird for her instru- form. These individuals are making an incred- The Giant Barbecue Battle event has raised mental work as a riveter and congratulate her ible sacrifice for our country and deserve our millions of dollars for District of Columbia char- on her graduation. We are grateful for her utmost support for their service. It is with great ities and USO-Metro over the past 26 years, dedicated service to this nation. pleasure that I give Rudolph and Edward my along with countless donations to area food Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join endorsement to attend this prestigious institu- banks. me in honoring Jane Laird for her exemplary tion. The Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle service as a riveter. Her graduation this week- Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude features the Giant National BBQ Champion- end stands as a testament to the dedication, than to those who fight to protect our freedom ship, the National Pork BBQ Championship, perseverance, and sacrifice she has displayed and liberty. I commend these young people the Smokin’ with Smithfield Rib Contest, the over her lifetime. and their families for their commitment. On be- Perdue Sizzlin’ Chicken Contest, the Turkey
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Madam Speaker, it is my great Tuesday, June 4, 2019 comed. pleasure to recognize Jeff Sailer, the Execu- tive Director of the Toledo Zoo, and his team Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amber Patch-Troxell for winning for the opening of the ProMedica Museum of resentatives to join me in recognizing the the Meritorious Service Award through the Natural History. After years of renovation, this Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle as Kewanee Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Patch- beautiful museum is now open to the public. ‘‘The Official National Barbecue Championship Troxell’s dedication to the Kewanee commu- An academic at heart, Jeff Sailer has made and the official kick-off of summer in our Na- nity is admirable, and I commend her for win- his mark on the city of Toledo with his vision- tion’s Capital’’ and in wishing its participants ning this award. ary and unique approach to zoo management. the best of luck. Ms. Patch-Troxell graduated from Thanks to his work, Toledo is home to more Wethersfield High School in 1999 and went on than 9,000 animals that inspire and remind us f to pursue a career in insurance. She has been of the importance of conservation. Families with Farmers Insurance for 11 years, and is like mine have so many wonderful memories IN HONOR OF DEARBORN, MICHI- an asset to the Kewanee community. So much at the Toledo Zoo, and now the thoughtful ex- GAN’S 95TH MEMORIAL DAY PA- so that she has been recognized in the com- hibits and impressive building of this new mu- RADE munity already by receiving the Elks Club Cit- seum offer a striking way to appreciate the izen of the Year award and the Kewanee Park past while looking forward to the future. District’s Child’s Best Friend award. Ms. Its an incredible museum, and something HON. DEBBIE DINGELL Patch-Troxell also started Patchy’s Toy Drive Toledo can be proud of for generations to come. Congratulations to Jeff Sailer and his OF MICHIGAN and has provided Christmas gifts to children and teenagers in need in the community, while team. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also providing a helping hand to families who f Tuesday, June 4, 2019 are faced with loss due to fire or a medical IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- emergency. Her fundraising events have be- NIVERSARY OF THE BALTIMORE Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise come community happenings where her kind- MINE TUNNEL DISASTER today to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s ness and generosity have not gone unnoticed. servicemembers at Dearborn’s 95th Memorial I admire Mr. Whitcher’s service to Kewanee HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Day Parade. On this day of remembrance, we and thank her for her many contributions to the community. OF PENNSYLVANIA recognize our veterans for their selflessness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and courage. It is because of community leaders like Ms. Patch-Troxell that I am especially proud to Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Organized by the Dearborn Allied War Vet- serve Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise erans Council and the City of Dearborn, the Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally today to commemorate the 100th anniversary city’s Memorial Day Parade is one of the larg- congratulate Amber Patch-Troxell for winning of the Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster, one of est in the United States and the oldest contin- the Meritorious Service Award given by the the deadliest mining accidents in Pennsylva- uous parade in the state of Michigan. The Kewanee Chamber of Commerce. nia’s history. ceremony draws the Dearborn community to- On June 5, 1919, more than a hundred min- gether to honor those that have made the ulti- f ers entered the Delaware & Hudson Coal Company’s Baltimore Mine Tunnel No. 2 in mate sacrifice in defense of our country. This 2019 NAVAL ACADEMY APPOINTEES year, the event recognizes Gold Star families Wilkes-Barre. Disaster struck when 12 barrels and honors the many nameless soldiers who of blasting powder ignited, killing 92 miners and injuring dozens. Historians believe the have died in service of this country. This trib- HON. KEN BUCK blast was caused by a loose power cable that OF COLORADO ute serves as an important reminder of the pa- came into contact with the trolley, causing the triotic sacrifice of the families of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES powder from the rear cart to ignite. Unfortu- servicemembers. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 nately, only seven miners escaped unscathed. The contributions of our veterans embody Following the disaster, legislators ques- the duty we have to our community through Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to tioned the official procedures and safety regu- recognize Nathan Mitchell and John Moroney, tireless work, compassion, and leadership. On lations in mining plants. They believed regula- Naval Academy Appointees from Colorado’s Memorial Day, we honor their selfless public tions were not followed entirely, and many Fourth Congressional District. I believe Amer- blamed the Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster on service, and remember those who have given ica’s greatest assets are our brave men and an ambiguous and lax mining code. Historians their lives in service of our country. On this women in uniform. These individuals are mak- believe the incident could have been avoided day we reaffirm our commitment to supporting ing an incredible sacrifice for our country and if the Pennsylvania mining code had explicitly our veterans as they continue to protect our deserve our utmost support for their service. It prohibited the transportation of powder in the nation and commend their families for their is with great pleasure that I give Nathan and same trolley cart as miners. As a result, legis- sacrifice. We thank our brave servicemembers John my endorsement to attend this pres- lators passed sensible protections that re- for their selflessness and sacrifice, and we are tigious institution. stricted the access and distribution of blasting grateful for their commitment to serving the Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude powder by employees. To this day, the Balti- American people abroad and at home. than to those who fight to protect our freedom more Mine Tunnel Disaster remains one of the and liberty. I commend these young people deadliest industrial accidents in Pennsylvania’s Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join and their families for their commitment. On be- history. me in honoring the many servicemen and half of the Fourth Congressional District of It is our responsibility to commemorate this women of our nation for their distinguished Colorado, it is an honor to recognize Nathan day in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s history, re- service. I wish the Dearborn 95th Memorial Mitchell and John Moroney as appointees to member our region’s roots in anthracite coal, Day Parade a successful celebration to mark the United State Naval Academy for their com- and honor the legacy of those who lost their this special occasion. mitment to protect and serve our nation. lives in the mines.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:43 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.020 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E708 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 4, 2019 IN RECOGNITION OF GUS GARCIA beautiful space for visitors to learn about the 2019 MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY Colony’s roots. APPOINTEES HON. HENRY CUELLAR Madam Speaker, as the Wakamatsu Farm OF TEXAS and the community it serves gather to cele- HON. KEN BUCK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brate the Farm’s 150th anniversary, I ask all OF COLORADO Tuesday, June 4, 2019 my colleagues to join me in honoring their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today commitment to the preservation of such a rich Tuesday, June 4, 2019 to commemorate the life of Gus Garcia, Aus- site for cultural history and to maintain a bio- Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to tin, TX’s first Hispanic mayor and the first His- logically diverse landscape for the benefit of recognize Katie McGillicuddy, Kurt Voll and panic to serve on the Austin school board. the community. Owen Voll, Merchant Marine Academy Ap- Mr. Garcia was born in Zapata, TX and pointees from Colorado’s Fourth Congres- moved to Laredo when he was ten years old. f sional District. I believe America’s greatest as- After serving in the Army, he utilized the GI bill sets are our brave men and women in uni- to afford college and graduate from the Uni- HONORING PAM DUBOIS AND HER form. These individuals are making an incred- versity of Texas at Austin with a degree in ac- 31 YEAR CAREER ible sacrifice for our country and deserve our counting. Later, he would become a Certified utmost support for their service. It is with great Public Accountant and eventually start his own pleasure that I give Katie, Kurt and Owen my firm. While searching for housing in Austin, he HON. RICHARD HUDSON endorsement to attend this prestigious institu- and his wife, Marina, were subject to discrimi- OF NORTH CAROLINA tion. nation in neighborhoods around the university. Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He also faced professional challenges from than to those who fight to protect our freedom those still reluctant to hire a Hispanic account- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 and liberty. I commend these young people ant. These experiences led Mr. Garcia into the and their families for their commitment. On be- realm of politics and shaped his commitment Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today half of the Fourth Congressional District of to representing Hispanics in Austin, TX. to honor Pam Dubois on her 31 years of serv- Colorado, it is an honor to recognize Katie Mr. Garcia served as a member of the Aus- ice in Cabarrus County, located in North Caro- McGillicuddy, Kurt Voll and Owen Voll as ap- tin School Board, city council, and, eventually, lina’s Eighth Congressional District. pointees to the United States Merchant Marine as the Mayor of Austin. His colleagues re- Over the last 31 years, Pam has made Academy for their commitment to protect and member him as a dedicated and industrious serve our nation. countless contributions to our area. She start- civil servant who always inspired those around f him through his tireless efforts. The Gus Gar- ed her civic service career in September of cia Young Men’s Leadership Academy, a mid- 1988 as an accountant and retires today as PERSONAL EXPLANATION dle school in East Austin, was named in honor Senior Deputy County Manager. of his groundbreaking career. Pam has experienced a very successful ca- HON. JOYCE BEATTY Mr. Garcia is survived by his three sons, reer and rose through the ranks of the OF OHIO five grandchildren, and wife, Marina. However, Cabarrus County Finance Department to be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he will be remembered by countless others for come the Finance Director and Deputy County Tuesday, June 4, 2019 his commitment to civil rights and a career Manager. Through her leadership, Cabarrus that changed the face of politics in Austin. County has earned the Government Finance Mrs. BEATTY. Madam Speaker, I was unex- f Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished pectedly delayed and absent from the House Chamber on June 3, 2019. Had I been IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH AN- Budget Presentation Award for 16 consecutive years and the GFOA Certificate of Achieve- present, I would have voted yes on Roll Call NIVERSARY OF WAKAMATSU No. 232. FARM ment for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 29 consecutive years. f HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Pam serves on a distinguished North Caro- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2019 OCONTO COUNTY BREAKFAST ON OF CALIFORNIA lina Association of County Commissioners THE FARM HOSTED BY PETER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committee, where she advises other counties with sound fiscal advice, and also on the SON’S DAIRY Tuesday, June 4, 2019 North Carolina Finance Certification Program, Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today from which she received her certification in HON. MIKE GALLAGHER to recognize the 150th anniversary festival of 1994. She obtained her GFOA of the United OF WISCONSIN the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony. As States and Canada Certified Finance Officers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staff, families, and community members gather Certificate in June 2001. Pam has also served Tuesday, June 4, 2019 to celebrate this momentous occasion, I ask for years on the Cabarrus County Convention all of my colleagues to join me in recognizing and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise this outstanding historic landmark and all the today to recognize the tradition of Breakfast Japanese cultural history it has represented In addition to her career, Pam is heavily in- on the Farm in Oconto County. over the past 150 years. volved with her church—she’s served as an Breakfast on the Farm is an iconic Wis- Wakamatsu Farm was established by a Jap- Elder for Orphan Care, as a parking lot attend- consin tradition that provides the community anese colonist in California in June 1869. ant and on the Building and Grounds Com- an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy Today, the Wakamatsu Farm represents rich mittee. Pam also volunteers in numerous ways farm operates and learn about the significant Japanese-American history and is home to to help veterans, animals and special-needs role the dairy industry plays in Wisconsin’s several organic farming projects and historic children. economy. Community members meet dairy features. The Farm, now owned by the Amer- Pam is married to Steve Dubois and has farmers, explore the barns and equipment, ican River Conservancy, hosts two farming two cats, Brooklyn and Isabell. A graduate and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the businesses that lease land and buildings on from the University of South Carolina, Pam is farm. the property and provide sustainably grown also known as one of the most passionate The Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm produce and goods to the community. Gamecock fans around, despite residing in the Committee has been organizing the breakfast I have seen firsthand the incredible impact since 2010, recruiting host farms, sponsors, Tar Heel State. I know I speak for everyone in the Wakamatsu Farm has had on their sur- and volunteers to support this terrific event. In the community when I say she will be missed rounding community. For 150 years, the addition, the Committee offers scholarships to but is well deserving of a long and happy re- Wakamatsu Farm has built a community graduating high school seniors to further pro- space that cultivates an appreciation for nat- tirement. mote the strong agriculture industry in the ural resources, sustainable agriculture, and Madam Speaker, please join me today in community. cultural history. The volunteers and partners honoring Pam Dubois on her decades of serv- I am grateful to Peterson’s Dairy for hosting have helped preserve the land and create a ice to our community. the 2019 Oconto County Breakfast on the
VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:43 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.026 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E709 Farm. Peterson’s Dairy was established in John C. Jacobson, Paul Johnson, John C. School Lady Archers of Paulding County on 1973 when Arne and Judy Peterson pur- Judge, Robert I. Kedzior, Anthony W. their victory in the 2019 Division IV state chased farmland in Lena, Wisconsin. In 2002, Kernagis, Patrick M. Kidd, Kenneth King, Wil- championship in softball. This was the team’s the family formed Peterson’s Dairy LLC when liam F. King, Norbert Knight, Kenneth R. Knoll, first-ever state championship, the second state their son, John, joined the operation as part Alan S. Kravits, Edmund J. Krupiczowicz, Jo- title in any sport for Antwerp, and one of a owner. Peterson’s Dairy LLC milks more than seph E. Lamy, Daniel E. Leimberer, Jim W. handful of state titles in Paulding County his- 1,000 registered Holsteins and farms about Lukas, Raymond S. Malinowski, Paul E. Mari- tory. 1800 acres. Their philosophy to produce qual- etta, Joel Martin, John M. Martinez, John The Archers held their opponent, Mechan- ity milk in a sustainable manner in a positive McCarthy, Joseph Medina Jr, Alan Mendels- icsburg, at bay, winning in a 5–0 shutout—the environment for both the animal’s and farmer’s sohn, Ronald C. Messner, John E. Miller, first for their opponent in the entire season. welfare is one to be admired throughout the Maurice M. Misner, John F. Molenda, Robert Another highlight of this historic win was the industry. Morales, Willard Muth, Terry Nelson, Ray- impressive performance of Pitcher Carlie Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this mond Nosal, Frank J. Notariano. Hanes, who tied the state record of 15 strike- body to join me in commending the efforts of Stanley W. Olenjack, David C. Patterson, outs in state DIV play and got her 300th Breakfast on the Farm to educate the commu- Donald J. Patterson, Ronald E. Pearson, strikeout of the season. nity through this time-honored tradition. Thank Benjam in Pennacchio, Chester A. Perczynski, Congratulations to Antwerp softball for their you to the Petersons, the Oconto County Joseph L. Perez, Kenneth Phillips, James L. state title. Breakfast on the Farm Committee, and the Popik-Fiore, Peter A. Prosiliakos, Ralph W. f countless sponsors and volunteers for their Reetz, Carl J. Roback, Luis Obed Rodriguez, continued support of Wisconsin’s dairy indus- Alan W. Rolla, Richard J. Ruggiero, Terrence GIRLS OF STEEL try. F. Ryan, R. William Ryden, Frank J. Schuster, f Robert Seeger, David L. Sewnig, Charles A. HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE HONORING THE WORLD WAR II, Siefert, William J. Skowronski Jr., Donald B. OF PENNSYLVANIA KOREAN WAR, AND VIETNAM Smith, Joseph A. Stupec, Richard L. Vachata, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAR VETERANS OF ILLINOIS Anthony James Vinci, Donald Wagner, HD Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Washington, Jr., Dieter M. Werner, Edward HON. MIKE QUIGLEY Yarber, Robert T. Zavala. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. f Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the OF ILLINOIS Girls of Steel Robotics team for qualifying for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOSTER YOUTH SHADOW DAY the FIRST World Championship for the 9th Tuesday, June 4, 2019 year in a row. They received a Wildcard slot Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to HON. JERRY McNERNEY as a Regional Finalist, and they also won the ® honor the World War II, Korean War, and Viet- OF CALIFORNIA Gracious Professionalism award at the 2019 nam War veterans who traveled to Wash- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greater Pittsburgh Regional FIRST Robotics ington, D.C. on June 5, 2019 with Honor Flight Competition in California, PA. Gracious Pro- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 ® Chicago, a program that provides World War fessionalism celebrates outstanding dem- Mr. MCNERNEY. Madam Speaker, more II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans the onstration of FIRST Core Values by working than 415,000 children are currently living in opportunity to visit their memorials on The Na- together both on and off the playing field. the foster care system in the United States. As tional Mall in Washington, D.C. These memo- The students are proud that their robot a member of the Congressional Foster Youth rials were built to honor their courage and qualified them to attend the FIRST World Caucus, I’m dedicated to strengthening our service to their country. Championship, which has been held in Detroit The American Veteran is one of our great- nation’s child welfare system for the children since 2018. I think that the remarkable accom- est treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, of today and for future generations. plishment of continuously making it to the I participate in the annual Congressional Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who traveled Championship speaks volumes about the Foster Youth Shadow Day, where current and here on June 5th answered our nation’s call to dedication these young women have in pur- former foster youth from across the country service during one of its greatest times of suing Science, Technology, Engineering, and come to Washington to meet with Members of need. From the European Campaign to the Math (STEM) careers, sustaining their team, Congress. Pacific Asian Theatre to the African Theater, and spending thousands of hours collectively Today I had the privilege of hosting Erica these brave Americans risked life and limb, doing outreach in the community. Girls of Hickey, a bright young woman from my home gave service and sacrificed much, all while Steel are often referred to as the home-town state of California who has been a foster embodying what it is to be a hero. We owe favorite robotics group and continue to be fea- youth advocate with California Youth Connec- them more gratitude than can ever be ex- tured in videos, print media, and blog posts. tion (CYC) since she went into the foster care pressed. The Girls of Steel attended the FIRST World I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- system at the age of sixteen. Today, Erica Championship in Detroit, Michigan at the end ington and to their memorials. I am proud to serves as a member of CYC’s Board of Direc- of April—one of the largest competitions of its tors and attends UC Davis, where she is include in the RECORD the names of these kind, sometimes referred to as the Super Bowl men and women for all to see, hear, and rec- studying political science. She aspires to go to of Smarts—where they competed against top ognize, and I call on my colleagues to rise and law school after graduation to study anti-trust teams from all over the world. join me in expressing gratitude. and government fraud law. FIRST, which stands for ‘‘For Inspiration Erica is passionate about advocacy and Rudy L. Aguirre, Alva H. Allen, Robert Ar- and Recognition of Science and Technology,’’ policies that support youth mental health, fos- chibald, Douglas A. Askren, Werner J. is an organization dedicated to engaging our ter youth, homeless youth, and juvenile justice Baeckelandt, Charles R. Bakutis, Jerome E. students in STEM fields. Hundreds of thou- youth. It’s been a pleasure to host her in our Barton, Edward J. Beck, Todd A. Bennett, Pat- sands of students gain practical, team-based nation’s capital today, and I wish her the best rick R. Bergeron, Bernard W. Brogan, Daniel engineering experiences through FIRST every in her future endeavors. L. Brown, Robert J. Bruzek, Anthony T. year. Buckun, Edward D. Bush, Kenneth Cali, f As a founder and co-chair of the Congres- Miguel A. Camacho Jr., Thomas E Carls, IN RECOGNITION OF THE ANT- sional Robotics Caucus, I believe competitions Richard A. Carrigan, Jr., Raymond A. Carucci, WERP HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL like these are important opportunities for our Daniel R. Chiarito, Charles Louis Clark, Wil- TEAM ON THEIR 2019 DIVISION IV young people to explore potential careers in liam J Collins, Robert D. Copp Jr, Louis P. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP STEM. I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible Covelli, George A. Cridland, John M. Decillo, economic growth and development that these Ralph DeSanctis, Harry E. Diezel, Salvatore HON. ROBERT E. LATTA fields have brought to my home district, and I C. DiPrima, Ronald L. Edgecomb, Philip OF OHIO strongly believe that these fields are crucial to Givens, Robert J. Goettert, Gordon N. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our nation’s future prosperity. Grassle, Alex H. Grayes KWV, E. Barry The FIRST Robotics Competition allows stu- Greenberg, Gregory A. Grigas, John R. Han- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 dents to apply creativity and critical thinking in son, Stephen Hier, George E. Hoganson, An- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great the demanding and competitive field of robot- thony Isadore Sr. pleasure to recognize the Antwerp High ics, all while instilling a strong sense of pride
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As the son schools located in and around the City of these protections, because, under the principle of a veteran myself, I cannot speak more high- Pittsburgh represent this year’s Girls of Steel of home rule, the President should not have ly of Scott’s commitment to his country and his team, and in recognition of their hard work, in- control over the District’s local police depart- loved ones. In 2013, Scott fully retired to telligence, and teamwork, I would like to men- ment. spend time with his family, enjoy fishing, boat- tion each of these inspiring young ladies by While it does not appear that a President ing, traveling, visiting friends and perfect the name. They are: Alexandria Adams, Aeryn An- has exercised this authority over MPD, this la- art of making sauerkraut. He is survived by derson, Ciara Anderson, Anjali Angal, Ariella tent power is totally unnecessary, should not both his wife and son. Avigad, Somdatta Basu, Meghna Behari, Jus- exist and is an affront to MPD, which has al- Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring tine Bennett, Ashnaa Bhide, Gracie Cain, ways voluntarily assisted federal authorities. the life, service, and legacy of Col. Scott Rosy Chen, Maya Cranor, Elizabeth MPD’s first responsibility is to protect District Colson Marcy. Crookston, Claire Cummings, Isha Das, residents and visitors, and it must always re- f Maggie Davis, Haruka Doi, Riley Doyle, Anna main under the authority of the D.C. Mayor to IN RECOGNITION OF WORLD WAR Fedele, Alexandra George, Susanna Getty, accomplish its mission. Moreover, federaliza- II VETERAN ALVIN H. PERRY Teadora Gildengers, Samhita Gudapati, Sofia tion is outdated in light of current practice. Heller, Kristina Hilko, Amanda Hulver, Anna MPD regularly assists the federal government Jablonowski, Caroline Kenney, Janise Kim, as a matter of comity, not as an arm of the HON. BRETT GUTHRIE Isabelle Kowenhoven, Mary Laird, Alice Liu, federal government, just as I am sure other OF KENTUCKY Sally Liu, Eve Mango, Alisha Mattson, Lauren local police departments do in the region. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Michaels, Abigail Miller-Peterson, Sreyashi There are approximately 30 federal police de- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Mandal, Lakshmi Mulgund, Abbey Murcek, partments under the President’s control in the Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Anna Nesbitt, Jimin Oh, Norah Ostin, Ariana District. In the case of a federal emergency, to recognize World War II veteran Alvin H. Pasquella, Lehka Pendyala, Emma Prokop, the President can unilaterally deploy these Perry, of Wilmore, Kentucky, who will receive Grace Raida, Lauren Raida, Ananya Rao, federal officers, as well as the D.C. National the Legion of Honor Medal from France this Sedona Rocher, Rachel Sadeh, Brittany Guard, to address it, and also request the week on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Sadej, Swathi Senthil, Vivian Shao, Lauren support of our local police department, as the Landings. The Legion of Honor Medal is the Shovlin, Kavya Soman, Aditi Srivastava, Anna President would do in any other jurisdiction. highest honor presented by France for military Staresinic, Tara Staresinic, Aditri Thakur, This is an important step to increase home service to the French people. Langley Turcsanyi, Prishti Tyagi, Anja Vogt, rule for the District, and I urge my colleagues Pfc. Perry served in the 331st Infantry Regi- Zoe Woon, Ziya Xu, Julia Young, and to support this bill. ment, 83rd Infantry Division. He fought in the Qingqing Zhao. f Battle of Normandy from June 18, 1944, to Additionally, I want to convey my deep ap- July 19, 1944, when he was wounded and preciation to the faculty and staff of Carnegie HONORING THE LIFE OF COL. SCOTT COLSON MARCY captured by enemy forces. He has been Mellon University’s Field Robotics Center, who awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, the Pur- have mentored the Girls of Steel since 2010. ple Heart Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, Because of their efforts, more young women HON. DAVID P. JOYCE and the WWII Victory Medal for his valiant have experienced real-world technological OF OHIO service. challenges and learned from some of the na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pfc. Perry truly represents the greatest gen- tion’s best at solving these problems. These Tuesday, June 4, 2019 eration, answering the call to defend freedom experiences will certainly benefit these young Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise and to liberate Europe from Nazi control. I am women in the future. incredibly grateful for his service. I can think of I congratulate the Girls of Steel and wish today to honor the life of Col. Scott Colson Marcy, a decorated military officer with twenty- no one more deserving of this prestigious them all continued success in their academic honor. and professional endeavors. seven years of service, and express my pro- found condolences to his family and friends on f f his passing. FOSTER YOUTH SHADOW DAY 2019 INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT Born in Conneaut in 1950, Scott was a clear OF COLUMBIA POLICE HOME leader from a young age. Upon graduating HON. J. FRENCH HILL RULE ACT high school, he was accepted into the Class of OF ARKANSAS 1972 at the U.S. Military Academy at West IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Point only to be diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Tuesday, June 4, 2019 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA lymphoma just two years later. Through sheer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES determination and strength, he became the Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I first cadet in West Point’s history to be re- rise today to both acknowledge the hardships Tuesday, June 4, 2019 admitted after battling cancer, graduating as a many foster youths have had to endure, and Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- second lieutenant with the Class of 1973. to celebrate their persistence and determina- troduce the District of Columbia Police Home Throughout his storied military career, Scott tion as they navigate a complex system and Rule Act. This bill is necessary to eliminate served honorably both on and off the front transition into adulthood. the President’s authority to federalize the Met- lines all over the world, from an armored cav- In Arkansas, we have almost 5,000 children ropolitan Police Department (MPD), the local alry troop commander in Germany, to the Di- currently in the state’s foster care system. As District of Columbia police department. The rector of Strategy, Plans, and Policy in Italy, a Member of the Congressional Caucus on President has no authority to federalize any for a U.S. Joint Task Force with Allied Forces Foster Youth, I am proud to join them as an other local or state police department. Under Southern Europe in the War for Kosovo, to an original cosponsor of H. Res. 340, which rec- the Home Rule Act, ‘‘whenever the President advisor to the Army National Guard, to the Di- ognizes the month of May as National Foster . . . determines that special conditions of an rector of Alaska Operations for the ground Care Month. emergency nature exist which require the use based missile defense program. Over the For the past four years, I have had the of the [MPD] for Federal purposes, he may di- years, Scott also held teaching positions at the pleasure of a former foster youth personally rect the Mayor to provide him, and the Mayor U.S. Military Academy, Dickinson College, and shadowing me for a day. This year, I am hon- shall provide, such services of the [MPD] as the Naval Postgraduate School, helping to ored to host Michaella Halbert, a former foster the President may deem necessary and ap- shape the minds of our nation’s next genera- youth from my district. The proud mom of two propriate.’’ tion of leaders. By the time he retired from ac- boys, Michaella is a passionate advocate for Under the section of the Home Rule Act that tive duty in 2000, Scott’s exemplary service children within the foster care system. Many would be repealed by this bill, the President had earned him several prestigious awards, foster youths do not have access to a commu- may federalize MPD for a period of not more such as the Bronze Star, the Army Com- nity to help support them in finding a career
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As she continued her private prac- which gives youth an opportunity to experi- tice, Justice Abrahamson served as a pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence firsthand the foundations and principle of fessor at the University of Wisconsin Law Tuesday, June 4, 2019 the United States Congress, instilling the char- School. Her career would be redirected in acteristics of leadership that they can continue 1976 when she was appointed to be an Asso- Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, Melisa D. to use throughout their lives. ciate Justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Montemayor was born in Duval County, f Court. Justice Abrahamson would be repeat- Texas, and graduated from the University of edly elected to 10-year terms on the bench TRIBUTE TO WISCONSIN SUPREME Texas at Austin in 1990 with a bachelor’s de- with clear majorities each time and would be gree in biology. COURT JUSTICE SHIRLEY later sworn in as Chief Justice of the Wis- ABRAHAMSON consin Supreme Court in 1996. Mrs. Montemayor served the state of Texas When she joined the court, she was given for 29 years, including the Texas Parks and HON. GWEN MOORE a voice—a voice that she was never reluctant Wildlife Department and the Texas Depart- OF WISCONSIN to use. At times when our state and court’s ment of Transportation (TxDOT). Mrs. Montemayor also worked as the Laredo Dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fundamental values were continuously chal- lenged, she expressed her views off the bench trict Advance Transportation Planning Director Tuesday, June 4, 2019 when necessary. She is an unshakable de- and managed long-range and short-range Ms. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay fender of progressive values, a protector of transportation planning for the district. She tribute to the career and ongoing legacy of victims and a voice who fought against the also arranged transportation improvement Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley special interests, and corporate wrong-doing. plans with the Laredo Metropolitan Planning Abrahamson, the first woman and longest She is a judicial heavyweight, one of the most Organization. serving justice on our state’s highest court. respected justices in United States history, Through her extensive work with local and Born and raised in New York City, Justice and a trailblazer for women everywhere. federal legislators, consulting firms, and fellow Abrahamson often says, ‘‘At first I intended to Justice Abrahamson often says that her ac- TxDOT staff, she developed essential projects be a teacher, but somewhere around 5 or 6 complishments are due to the generations of for Laredo and the state of Texas. For her ef- years old, I decided to be a lawyer, and when women who blazed that trail so that she can forts she received the U.S. Department of I really looked back to before wanting to be a walk on it. However, Madam Speaker, in a Transportation’s ‘‘Design for Transportation teacher, I was going to be President of the time when very few women were in the law 2000 National Award’’ and the Texas Depart- United States, and don’t count me out yet.’’ practice, she took that risk, picked up the ment of Transportation Environmental Her path to the potential presidency led her mantle and continued to pave the way so Achievement Award. to the Indiana Law School in 1953 after grad- women like myself, in this Congress and uating magna cum laude from New York Uni- across the nation could walk on it. As Justice Mrs. Montemayor’s involvement has been versity. Justice Abrahamson was one of the Abrahamson heads to retirement, her absence essential to the Laredo community. I have only two women enrolled during a time when will leave a void in our state, but the legacy confidence that she will continue to aid her there were not a lot of women in the law prac- she leaves behind will inspire generations to community in any way she can and I wish her tice. While attending, her fellow classmates come. well on her retirement. Today, Mrs. stood in awe of her performance and ability to Madam Speaker, Justice Shirley Abraham- Montemayor lives in Laredo, Texas with her recite cases and make arguments. According son has helped change the course of Amer- husband, Adrian, and their daughter, Ari. to her it was often the gossip amongst the stu- ican History for the better, and I applaud her Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to recog- dents that whoever finished top in the class for everything she has contributed to the state nize Mrs. Montemayor and her outstanding ca- would automatically get an offer from large of Wisconsin and our nation. reer.
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HIGHLIGHTS Senate agreed to S. Res. 212, Women’s Suffrage Centennial. Senate Honoring Former Senator Thad Cochran: Senate Chamber Action agreed to S. Res. 229, relative to the death of the Routine Proceedings, pages S3171–S3221 Honorable William Thad Cochran, former United Measures Introduced: Fourteen bills and three res- States Senator for the State of Mississippi. Page S3200 olutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1703–1716, Women’s Suffrage Centennial: Committee on the and S. Res. 228–230. Page S3215 Judiciary was discharged from further consideration Measures Reported: of S. Res. 212, celebrating the 100th anniversary of S. Con. Res. 15, expressing support for the des- the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment, ignation of October 28, 2019, as ‘‘Honoring the Na- providing for women’s suffrage, to the Constitution tion’s First Responders Day’’. (S. Rept. No. 116–43) of the United States, and the resolution was then Page S3215 agreed to by a unanimous vote of 93 yeas (Vote No. 132). Page S3200 Measures Passed: Senior Corps: Senate agreed to S. Res. 230, recog- Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to H. Con. nizing the significant milestone of Senior Corps vol- Res. 45, directing the Clerk of the House to make unteers serving 50,000,000 hours in 2018. a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2157. Page S3221 Page S3179 Schenker Nomination—Cloture: By 83 yeas to 10 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative nays (Vote No. EX. 134), Senate agreed to the mo- Coin Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and tion to close further debate on the nomination of Urban Affairs was discharged from further consider- David Schenker, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant ation of S. 1235, to require the Secretary of the Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs). Page S3201 Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of ratifi- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- cation of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution viding that at approximately 9:30 a.m., on Wednes- of the United States, giving women in the United day, June 5, 2019, Senate resume consideration of States the right to vote, and the bill was then the nomination, as under the order of Monday, June passed, after agreeing to the following amendment 3, 2019. Page S3221 proposed thereto: Pages S3197–98 Blackburn (for Barrasso) Amendment No. 251, to Tarbert Nomination—Cloture: By 82 yeas to 9 add Esther Hobart Morris to a list of suffrage activ- nays (Vote No. EX. 135), Senate agreed to the mo- ists. Pages S3197–98 tion to close further debate on the nomination of Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be Chairman of D-Day 75th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Res. 135, expressing the gratitude and appreciation Page S3201 of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who Tarbert Nomination—Cloture: Senate resumed participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious land- consideration of the nomination of Heath P. Tarbert, ing at Normandy, France, and commending those of Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the Com- individuals for leadership and bravery in an oper- modity Futures Trading Commission. Pages S3201–02 ation that helped bring an end to World War II. During consideration of this nomination today, Pages S3199–S3200 Senate also took the following action:
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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:27 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D04JN9.REC D04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D619 By 83 yeas to 10 nays (Vote No. EX. 136), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the Committee Meetings nomination. Page S3202 (Committees not listed did not meet) Combs, Holte, Alston, and Hertling Nomina- tions—Agreement: A unanimous-consent agree- NOMINATIONS ment was reached providing that notwithstanding Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a the provisions of Rule XXII, if cloture is invoked on hearing to examine the nominations of Christopher the nomination of Susan Combs, of Texas, to be an J. Scolese, to be Director of the National Reconnais- Assistant Secretary of the Interior, Senate vote on sance Office, who was introduced by Senator Van confirmation of the nomination at 1:45 p.m., on Hollen, and General John W. Raymond, USAF, for Wednesday, June 5, 2019; that following disposition reappointment to the grade of general and to be of the nomination of Susan Combs, Senate vote on Commander, United States Space Command and the motions to invoke cloture on the nominations of Commander, Air Force Space Command, who was Ryan T. Holte, of Ohio, to be a Judge of the United introduced by Senator Gardner, both of the Depart- States Court of Federal Claims, Rossie David Alston, ment of Defense, after the nominees testified and an- Jr., of Virginia, to be United States District Judge swered questions in their own behalf. for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Richard A. Hertling, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United THREATS FROM CHINA States Court of Federal Claims, in the order listed; Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: and that if cloture is invoked on those nominations, Committee concluded a hearing to examine con- the votes on confirmation of the nominations occur fronting threats from China, focusing on assessing at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, controls on technology and investment and measures in consultation with the Democratic Leader. to combat opioid trafficking, including S. 846, to Page S3203 amend title 49, United States Code, to limit certain rolling stock procurements, S. 937, to direct the Sec- Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- retary of Commerce to require institutions of higher lowing nomination: education and other research facilities to obtain By 77 yeas to 16 nays (Vote No. EX. 133), An- deemed export licenses for foreign nationals con- drew M. Saul, of New York, to be Commissioner of ducting scientific research at such institutions and Social Security for the term expiring January 19, facilities, S. 945, to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2025. of 2002 to require certain issuers to disclose to the Pages S3171–79, S3179–81, S3181–97, S3200–01, S3221 Securities and Exchange Commission information re- Messages from the House: Page S3209 garding foreign jurisdictions that prevent the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from per- Executive Communications: Pages S3210–13 forming inspections under that Act, and S. 1044, to Petitions and Memorials: Pages S3213–15 impose sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers Additional Cosponsors: Pages S3215–18 of illicit opioids, after receiving testimony from Kevin Wolf, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: LLP, Washington, D.C.; Scott Kennedy, Center for Pages S3218–21 Strategic and International Studies, Falls Church, Additional Statements: Page S3209 Virginia; and Richard Nephew, Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy, New York, New York. Amendments Submitted: Page S3221 Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S3221 GRID-SCALE ENERGY STORAGE Privileges of the Floor: Page S3221 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee Record Votes: Five record votes were taken today. concluded a hearing to examine opportunities for the expanded deployment of grid-scale energy storage in (Total—136) Pages S3200–02 the United States, after receiving testimony from Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- George Crabtree, Director, Argonne National Lab- journed, as a further mark of respect to the memory oratory Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, of the late Senator William Thad Cochran, in ac- Department of Energy; F. Mitchell Davidson, Brook- cordance with S. Res. 229, at 7:43 p.m., until 9:30 field Renewable, New York, New York; Ben Fowke, a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (For Senate’s pro- Xcel Energy Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kiran gram, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader Kumaraswamy, Fluence, Arlington, Virginia, on be- in today’s Record on page S3221.) half of the Energy Storage Association; and Andrew
VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:27 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D04JN9.REC D04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 4, 2019 L. Ott, PJM Interconnection, Norristown, Pennsyl- FENTANYL ANALOGUES vania. Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a NOMINATION hearing to examine fentanyl analogues and the expir- ing emergency scheduling order, after receiving tes- Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- timony from Kemp L. Chester, Assistant Director of mittee concluded a hearing to examine the nomina- the National Opioids and Synthetics Coordination tion of Robert Wallace, of Wyoming, to be Assist- Group, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Ex- ant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife, ecutive Office of the President; and Amanda after the nominee, who was introduced by Senator Liskamm, Director, Opioid Enforcement and Preven- Enzi, testified and answered questions in his own be- tion Efforts, Office of the Deputy Attorney General, half. and Greg Cherundolo, Chief of Operations, Office of ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY Global Enforcement, Drug Enforcement Administra- tion, both of the Department of Justice. Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- committee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety con- STATE OF PATENT ELIGIBILITY IN cluded a hearing to examine advanced nuclear tech- AMERICA nology, focusing on protecting United States leader- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Intellec- ship and expanding opportunities for licensing new tual Property concluded a hearing to examine the nuclear energy technologies, after receiving testi- state of patent eligibility in America, after receiving mony from William D. Magwood, IV, Organization testimony from Paul R. Michel, former Judge, for Economic Cooperation and Development Nuclear United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Cir- Energy Agency, Paris, France; Chris Levesque, cuit; Q. Todd Dickinson, Polsinelli, PC, Charles TerraPower, Bellevue, Washington; and Bob Duan, R Street Institute, Michael M. Rosen, Amer- Perciasepe, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, ican Enterprise Institute, and Patrick Kilbride, Arlington, Virginia. United States Chamber of Commerce, all of Wash- ington, D.C.; David J. Kappos, Cravath, Swaine and CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM Moore LLP, New York, New York; Jeffrey A. STANDARDS PROGRAM Lefstin, University of California Hastings College of Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the Law, and Alex H. Moss, Electronic Frontier fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine Foundation, both of San Francisco, California; Robert sensibly reforming the Chemical Facility Anti-Ter- A. Armitage, IP Strategy and Policy, McLean, Vir- rorism Standards Program, after receiving testimony ginia; David O. Taylor, Southern Methodist Univer- from Brian Harrell, Assistant Director for Infrastruc- sity Dedman School of Law, Dallas, Texas; Sherry M. ture Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Secu- Knowles, Knowles Intellectual Property Strategies, rity Agency, Department of Homeland Security; Na- LLC, Atlanta, Georgia; Mark A. Lemley, Stanford than Anderson, Acting Director, Government Ac- Law School, Stanford, California; Paul R. Gugliuzza, countability Office; Matthew Fridley, Brenntag Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachu- North America, Inc., Reading, Pennsylvania, on be- setts; Joshua D. Sarnoff, DePaul University College half of the National Association of Chemical Dis- of Law, Chicago, Illinois; and Adam Mossoff, George tributors; Tim O’Brien, Detotec North America, Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, Ar- Sterling, Connecticut; William Erny, American lington, Virginia. Chemistry Council, and John S. Morawetz, United Food and Commerical Workers International Union INTELLIGENCE International Chemical Workers Union Council, Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed both of Washington, D.C.; and Andrew S. Wright, hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony International Liquid Terminals Association, Arling- from officials of the intelligence community. ton, Virginia. Committee recessed subject to the call.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:27 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D04JN9.REC D04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D621 House of Representatives of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, Chamber Action by a recorded vote of 237 ayes to 187 noes, Roll No. Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 24 pub- 240. Pages H4265–91, H4292 lic bills, H.R. 3076–3099; and 9 resolutions, H.J. Rejected the Cline motion to recommit the bill to Res. 59, H. Con. Res. 46; and H. Res. 420–426, the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to were introduced. Pages H4312–13 report the same back to the House forthwith with Additional Cosponsors: Pages H4313–15 an amendment, by a recorded vote of 202 ayes to 221 noes, Roll No. 239. Pages H4292–94 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- Committee on Appropriations. Further Revised ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year Committee Print 116–16, modified by the amend- 2020 (H. Rept. 116–103). Page H4312 ment printed in H. Rept. 116–102, shall be consid- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she ered as adopted. Page H4265 appointed Representative Peters to act as Speaker pro H. Res. 415, the rule providing for consideration tempore for today. Page H4221 of the bill (H.R. 6) was agreed to by a yea-and-nay Recess: The House recessed at 11:06 a.m. and re- vote of 219 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 236, after convened at 12 noon. Page H4228 the previous question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 228 yeas to 192 nays, Roll No. 235. Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Pages H4236–44 Guest Chaplain, Rabbi Lawrence R. Sernovitz, Nafshenu, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Page H4228 Meeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker’s approval at 9 a.m. tomorrow, June 5th. Page H4295 of the Journal by a yea-and-nay vote of 212 yeas to Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force 203 nays with two answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. Academy—Appointment: The Chair announced the 237. Pages H4228, H4244–45 Speaker’s appointment of the following individual on Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules the part of the House to the Board of Visitors to the and pass the following measures: United States Air Force Academy: Ms. Gina Maria Remembering the victims of the violent suppres- Ortiz Jones of San Antonio, Texas. Page H4295 sion of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and call- Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and ing on the Government of the People’s Republic of sacrifices made by the members of the United States China to respect the universally recognized human Armed Forces and allied armed forces who partici- rights of all people living in China and around the pated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at world: Normandy, France, and commending those individ- H. Res. 393, amended, remembering the victims uals for their leadership and bravery in an operation of the violent suppression of democracy protests in that helped bring an end to World War II: Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June The House agreed to discharge from committee 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of and agree to H. Res. 413, expressing the immense the People’s Republic of China to respect the univer- gratitude of the House of Representatives for the sally recognized human rights of all people living in acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the China and around the world, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay members of the United States Armed Forces and al- vote of 423 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. lied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 238; and Pages H4231–36, H4291–92 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and commending those individuals for their leadership Advancing Innovation Act of 2019: S. 1379, to and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end reauthorize certain programs under the Public to World War II. Pages H4295–96 Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Senate Referral: S. 1328 was referred to the Com- Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security mittee on the Judiciary. Page H4310 and all-hazards preparedness and response. Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate Pages H4245–65 and message received from the Senate by the Clerk American Dream and Promise Act of 2019: The and subsequently presented to the House today ap- House passed H.R. 6, to authorize the cancellation pear on pages H4230 and H4245.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:27 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D04JN9.REC D04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 4, 2019 Quorum Calls—Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes and MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE two recorded votes developed during the proceedings Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Stra- of today and appear on pages H4243–44, H4244, tegic Forces held a markup on H.R. 2500, the ‘‘Na- H4244–45, H4291–92, H4293–94, and H4294–95. tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year There were no quorum calls. 2020’’. H.R. 2500 was forwarded to the full Com- Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- mittee, without amendment. journed at 9:18 p.m. EXAMINING THE POLICIES AND Committee Meetings PRIORITIES OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S FOOD AND NUTRITION MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES SERVICE Committee on Appropriations: Full Committee held a business meeting on the Report on the Further Re- Committee on Education and Labor: Subcommittee on vised Suballocation of Budget Allocations for FY Civil Rights and Human Services held a hearing en- 2020, and a markup on the Departments of Trans- titled ‘‘Examining the Policies and Priorities of the portation, and Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutri- and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019; and tion Service’’. Testimony was heard from Brandon the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Lipps, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service Administration, and Related Agencies Appropria- and Acting Deputy Under Secretary, Food, Nutri- tions Bill, 2019. The Report on the Further Revised tion, and Consumer Services, Department of Agri- Suballocation of Budget Allocations for FY 2020 was culture. approved. The Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related INVESTING IN AMERICA’S HEALTH CARE Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019, and the Agri- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Admin- Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘Investing in Amer- istration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, ica’s Health Care’’. Testimony was heard from public 2019 were ordered reported, as amended. witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE STELAR REVIEW: PROTECTING Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Intel- ligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities held CONSUMERS IN AN EVOLVING MEDIA a markup on H.R. 2500, the ‘‘National Defense Au- MARKETPLACE thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020’’. H.R. 2500 Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on was forwarded to the full Committee, without Communications and Technology held a hearing en- amendment. titled ‘‘STELAR Review: Protecting Consumers in MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE an Evolving Media Marketplace’’. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Mili- tary Personnel held a markup on H.R. 2500, the PROMOTING AMERICAN JOBS: ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year REAUTHORIZATION OF THE U.S. EXPORT- 2020’’. H.R. 2500 was forwarded to the full Com- IMPORT BANK mittee, without amendment. Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE a hearing entitled ‘‘Promoting American Jobs: Reau- Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on thorization of the U.S. Export-Import Bank’’. Testi- Seapower and Projection Forces held a markup on mony was heard from public witnesses. H.R. 2500, the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020’’. H.R. 2500 was forwarded EMERGING THREATS TO STABILITY: to the full Committee, as amended. CONSIDERING THE SYSTEMIC RISK OF MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE LEVERAGED LENDING Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Tac- Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Con- tical Air and Land Forces held a markup on H.R. sumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a 2500, the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for hearing entitled ‘‘Emerging Threats to Stability: Fiscal Year 2020’’. H.R. 2500 was forwarded to the Considering the Systemic Risk of Leveraged Lend- full Committee, without amendment. ing’’. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:27 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D04JN9.REC D04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST June 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D623 ERADICATING EBOLA: LESSONS LEARNED timony was heard from Colleen Duffy Kiko, Chair- AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENTS man, Federal Labor Relations Authority. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and Inter- CONFRONTING WHITE SUPREMACY (PART national Organizations held a hearing entitled II): ADEQUACY OF THE FEDERAL ‘‘Eradicating Ebola: Lessons Learned and Medical RESPONSE Advancements’’. Testimony was heard from Robert Committee on Oversight and Reform: Subcommittee on Redfield, Director, Center for Disease Control and Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing enti- Prevention, Department of Health and Human Serv- tled ‘‘Confronting White Supremacy (Part II): Ade- ices. quacy of the Federal Response’’. Testimony was PERSPECTIVES ON TSA’S POLICIES TO heard from Michael McGarrity, Assistant Director, PREVENT UNLAWFUL PROFILING Counterterrorism Division, Federal Bureau of Inves- tigation; Calvin Shivers, Deputy Assistant Director, Committee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Perspectives on TSA’s Policies to Criminal Investigative Division, Federal Bureau of Prevent Unlawful Profiling’’. Testimony was heard Investigation; Elizabeth Neumann, Assistant Sec- from W. William Russell, Acting Director, Home- retary, Threat Prevention and Security Policy, De- land Security and Justice Team, Government Ac- partment of Homeland Security; and public wit- countability Office; and public witnesses. nesses. THREATS TO REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN NATURE IN CRISIS: BIODIVERSITY LOSS AMERICA AND ITS CAUSES Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Com- stitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties held a mittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Nature in Crisis: hearing entitled ‘‘Threats to Reproductive Rights in Biodiversity Loss and its Causes’’. Testimony was America’’. Testimony was heard from public wit- heard from Steven Monfort, Director, Smithsonian nesses. National Zoo, and Smithsonian Conservation Biology MEMBER DAY Institute; and public witnesses. Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held MIND THE ‘SKILLS’ GAP: a hearing entitled ‘‘Member Day’’. Testimony was heard from Representatives Costa, Tipton, Curtis, APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINING Hill of Arkansas, and Griffith. PROGRAMS Committee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Innova- FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY tion and Workforce Development held a hearing en- (PART II): ENSURING TRANSPARENCY IN titled ‘‘Mind the ‘Skills’ Gap: Apprenticeships and GOVERNMENT USE Training Programs’’. Testimony was heard from pub- Committee on Oversight and Reform: Full Committee lic witnesses. held a hearing entitled ‘‘Facial Recognition Tech- nology (Part II): Ensuring Transparency in Govern- WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG ment Use’’. Testimony was heard from Kimberly J. INTERDICTIONS: WHY MAINTAINING Del Greco, Deputy Assistant Director, Criminal Jus- COAST GUARD OPERATIONS MATTER tice Information Services, Federal Bureau of Inves- tigation; Gretta L. Goodwin, Director, Homeland Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Sub- Security and Justice, Government Accountability Of- committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor- fice; Austin Gould, Assistant Administrator, Re- tation held a hearing entitled ‘‘Western Hemisphere quirements and Capabilities Analysis, Transportation Drug Interdictions: Why Maintaining Coast Guard Security Administration; and Charles H. Romine, Operations Matter’’. Testimony was heard from Vice Director, Information Technology Laboratory, Na- Admiral Daniel B. Abel, Deputy Commandant for tional Institute of Standards and Technology. Operations, U.S. Coast Guard; Rear Admiral Steven D. Poulin, Director of Operations, U.S. Southern EXAMINING FEDERAL LABOR- Command; and Thomas W. Padden, United States MANAGEMENT RELATIONS Interdiction Coordinator, Office of National Drug Committee on Oversight and Reform: Subcommittee on Control Policy. Government Operations held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ex- amining Federal Labor-Management Relations’’. Tes-
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Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on the De- ‘‘Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of partment of Homeland Security, markup on the Depart- 2019’’; H.R. 1803, to nullify the Supplemental Treaty ment of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, FY Between the United States of America and the Confed- 2020, 9 a.m., 2008 Rayburn. erated Tribes and Bands of Indians of Middle Oregon; Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Readi- and H.R. 2961, the ‘‘Samish Indian Land Reaffirmation ness, markup on H.R. 2500, the ‘‘National Defense Au- Act’’, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020’’, 9 a.m., 2212 Ray- Committee on Oversight and Reform, Full Committee, burn. business meeting on a Resolution Offered by Chairman Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on Elijah E. Cummings Authorizing Issuance of Subpoenas Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, for Testimony Related to the 2020 Census, 9 a.m., 2154 hearing entitled ‘‘This is Not a Drill: Education-Related Rayburn. Response and Recovery in the Wake of Natural Disas- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee ters’’, 9 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. on Environment, hearing entitled ‘‘Ocean Exploration: Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Na- Diving to New Depths and Discoveries’’, 9 a.m., 2318 tional Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, hearing on H.R. Rayburn. 1373, the ‘‘Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act’’; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Full Com- and H.R. 2181, the ‘‘Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Pro- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘National Security Implications tection Act of 2019’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. of Climate Change’’, 8:30 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, Full States, hearing on H.R. 733, the ‘‘Leech Lake Band of Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Improving Constituent En- Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act’’; H.R. 1031, the gagement’’, 11 a.m., 1310 Longworth.
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Next Meeting of the SENATE Susan Combs, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 5 the Interior. At 1:45 p.m., Senate will vote on the motions to in- voke cloture on the nominations of Ryan T. Holte, of Senate Chamber Ohio, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, Rossie David Alston, Jr., of Virginia, to be Program for Wednesday: Senate will resume consider- United States District Judge for the Eastern District of ation of the nomination of David Schenker, of New Jer- Virginia, and Richard A. Hertling, of Maryland, to be a sey, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Affairs), post-cloture, and vote on confirmation of the nomination at 11 a.m. Following disposition of the nomination of David Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Schenker, Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomi- 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 5 nations of Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be a Commissioner of House Chamber the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and vote Program for Wednesday: Consideration of measures on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of under suspension of the Rules.
Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue
HOUSE Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E709 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E708 Gallagher, Mike, Wisc., E701, E708 McNerney, Jerry, Calif., E709 Babin, Brian, Tex., E703 Garamendi, John, Calif., E702 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E711 Beatty, Joyce, Ohio, E708 Guthrie, Brett, Ky., E710 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Buck, Ken, Colo., E706, E707, E708 Hartzler, Vicky, Mo., E703 E706, E710 Bucshon, Larry, Ind., E705 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E701 Quigley, Mike, Ill., E709 Bustos, Cheri, Ill., E705, E707 Hill, J. French, Ark., E710 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E707 Hudson, Richard, N.C., E708 Rutherford, John H., Fla., E705 Clay, Wm. Lacy, Mo., E703 Joyce, David P., Ohio, E710 Shimkus, John, Ill., E701, E705, E706 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E701, E702 Kelly, Trent, Miss., E701 Torres, Norma J., Calif., E706 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E708, E711 Latta, Robert E., Ohio, E704, E707, E709 Turner, Michael R., Ohio, E703 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E703, E704, E706, E707 Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Mo., E702 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E702
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