Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 116 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 No. 162 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE urge all of my colleagues to help me called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the celebrate their 10-year anniversary, pore (Mr. SCHNEIDER). gentleman from Washington (Mr. and I thank all who join me in cele- f NEWHOUSE) come forward and lead the brating the contributions of Hispanic Americans and Latinos during Na- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER House in the Pledge of Allegiance. tional Hispanic Heritage Month. PRO TEMPORE Mr. NEWHOUSE led the Pledge of Al- legiance as follows: f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following commu- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the OSCE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY United States of America, and to the Repub- IN MARRAKECH nication from the Speaker: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, WASHINGTON, DC, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina October 15, 2019. f asked and was given permission to ad- I hereby appoint the Honorable BRADLEY dress the House for 1 minute and to re- SCOTT SCHNEIDER to act as Speaker pro tem- HONORING THE CENTRAL WASH- vise and extend his remarks.) pore on this day. INGTON HISPANIC CHAMBER OF Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. NANCY PELOSI, COMMERCE Speaker, 2 weeks ago, I participated as Speaker of the House of Representatives. (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was the ranking member with Co-Chairman f given permission to address the House Congressman ALCEE HASTINGS and Co- PRAYER for 1 minute.) Chairman Senator ROGER WICKER of The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Joint Commission on Security and J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: today, as National Hispanic Heritage Cooperation in Europe—the Helsinki Almighty God, we give You thanks Month comes to a close, to celebrate Commission—to attend the OSCE Par- for giving us another day. the Central Washington Hispanic liamentary Assembly in Marrakech, As Members return to the Capitol Chamber of Commerce, which is cele- Morocco, with fellow Congressmen after 2 weeks of gatherings and work in brating 10 years of service to central EMANUEL CLEAVER and ANDY HARRIS. their home districts, may they be re- Washington communities. We were warmly received into North newed in energy to address the issues The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Africa by President Mohamed of these historic days. was formed to support Yakima Valley’s Ennaceur of Tunisia in Tunis. We saw May a sincere love for and dedication growing Latino business community. firsthand the vibrant democracy con- to our form of government prevail over They work to develop a professional ducting parliamentary and presidential partisan interests, that our experiment network that fosters a thriving busi- elections. We placed a wreath at the in republican democracy might perdure ness environment, encourages job de- North Africa American Cemetery and into a hopeful future. velopment, and promotes business Memorial, where over 6,500 Americans May we all be forever grateful that growth. Their diverse membership is a are memorialized for liberating North our Nation was founded by gifted poli- testament to the range of positive con- Africa from Nazi occupation. ticians, Founders who gave the world tributions Hispanic Americans and In Jerusalem, we met with our dedi- the great gift of representative govern- Latinos have on our central Wash- cated U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David ment, having rights guaranteed by a ington communities. Friedman, who presented an update on Constitution truly inspired. Last month, the chamber hosted the U.S.-Israeli Alliance. Prime Min- May all that is done this day be for ‘‘Taco Fest,’’ a celebration to mark the ister Benjamin Netanyahu enthusiasti- Your greater honor and glory. beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month cally reviewed the ever-changing polit- Amen. with our friends and neighbors ical situation. We were inspired with f throughout the Yakima Valley. They an audience with the Patriarch of Jeru- also, annually, hold the Estrella salem, Theophilos III. THE JOURNAL Awards, which honor exemplary local Chief of Staff Alex Johnson provided The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hispanic leaders and professionals. well-researched briefing materials for Chair has examined the Journal of the I am proud to represent the Central the assembly in Marrakech. last day’s proceedings and announces Washington Hispanic Chamber of Com- With parliamentarians from 57 na- to the House his approval thereof. merce and its members, whose work tions, it was refreshing that opportuni- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- strengthens and improves our local ties were available for full participa- nal stands approved. communities in the Yakima Valley. I tion, led by Assembly President

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.000 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H8116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2019 Tsereteli of Georgia with Secretary RECOGNIZING HONG KONG’S BI- residents and non-residents, as well as any General Roberto Montella of Italy. LATERAL RELATIONSHIP WITH materials in their possession; In conclusion, God bless our troops, THE UNITED STATES Whereas the Department of State issued a and we will never forget September the statement on June 9, 2019, warning that the Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move lack of procedural protections in the bill 11th and the global war on terrorism. to suspend the rules and agree to the could negatively impact Hong Kong’s long- f resolution (H. Res. 543) recognizing standing protections of human rights, funda- Hong Kong’s bilateral relationship mental freedoms, and democratic values; SKILLSUSA RALLY with the United States, condemning Whereas on June 9, 2019, as many as the interference of the People’s Repub- 1,000,000 people protested against the bill, (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania lic of China in Hong Kong’s affairs, and and on June 12, 2019, tens of thousands asked and was given permission to ad- staged a protest near the Legislative Council supporting the people of Hong Kong’s dress the House for 1 minute and to re- building to express opposition to the bill; right to protest, as amended. vise and extend his remarks.) Whereas on June 12, 2019, the Government The Clerk read the title of the resolu- of Hong Kong took advantage of the acts of Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. tion. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recogni- a small group of protesters to classify the The text of the resolution is as fol- largely peaceful protest as an unlawful as- tion of the organization SkillsUSA. lows: sembly and a ‘‘riot’’, a charge that can result Last month, I had the pleasure of H. RES. 543 in a prison sentence of up to 10 years for joining more than 550 students and ad- those who were arrested; visers from 29 different States at Whereas the United States-Hong Kong Pol- Whereas the police’s excessive use of force icy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–383) states— on June 12, 2019, as seen in video footage, to SkillsUSA’s annual Washington Lead- (1) ‘‘[s]upport for democratization is a fun- disperse the protestors, including the use of ership Training Institute program, damental principle of United States foreign tear gas, bean bag rounds, rubber bullets, ba- which culminated in a rally at the Cap- policy’’; itol. (2) ‘‘the human rights of the people of Hong tons, and pepper spray, caused severe inju- Kong are of great importance to the United ries to protesters; SkillsUSA is a partnership of stu- Whereas the excessive use of force fueled dents, teachers, and industry leaders States and are directly relevant to United States interests in Hong Kong [and] serve as tensions and contributed to the worsening of working together to ensure America a basis for Hong Kong’s continued economic violence; has a skilled workforce that is capable prosperity’’; and Whereas on June 16, 2019, as many as of closing our Nation’s skills gap (3) ‘‘Hong Kong must remain sufficiently 2,000,000 people peacefully gathered in the through career and technical edu- autonomous from the People’s Republic of Admiralty district, which is likely the larg- cation, otherwise known as CTE. China to justify a different treatment than est protest in Hong Kong’s history; There are more than 7 million job accorded to the People’s Republic of China Whereas on July 21, 2019, a group alleged to under United States law’’; be linked to organized crime violently at- openings in the United States today. tacked protestors, innocent bystanders, and Many of these jobs don’t require a 4- Whereas the United States maintains substantial economic and political interests in journalists with sticks and metal bars in year college degree, but they do require Hong Kong, with more than 1,200 United Yuen Long, which resulted in the hos- skills-based training in any number of States firms operating in the Special Admin- pitalization of forty-five people, with one fields, including STEM, nursing, infor- istrative Region, due largely to Hong Kong’s person in critical condition; mation technology, cybersecurity, and strong business environment, predicated on Whereas the Hong Kong Police Force have so much more. respect for the rule of law and an inde- been slow to take meaningful action against CTE is an investment in learners at pendent judiciary; those who attacked the protestors on July Whereas the United States supports Hong 21, 2019, suggesting the police may be every stage of life that empowers stu- complicit in their actions; dents to take control of their futures Kong’s ‘‘high degree of autonomy’’ promised by the Joint Declaration between the Gov- Whereas the protestors’ demands in- with valuable training that can lead to ernment of the United Kingdom of Great cluded— well-paying and rewarding jobs. Britain and the Government of the People’s (1) the complete withdrawal of the extra- SkillsUSA is a leader in this move- Republic of China on the Question of the dition bill; ment. Hong Kong (‘‘Joint Declaration’’ ) in accord- (2) the implementation of universal suf- ance with the ‘‘One Country, Two Systems’’ frage in the election of the Chief Executive f framework through bilateral agreements, and all members the Legislative Council; the promotion of trade and investment, and (3) the establishment of an independent RECESS the bolstering of educational, academic, and commission to investigate police conduct The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cultural links; during the protests; ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Whereas the Department of State reported (4) the declassification of the protests as a in its 2019 Hong Kong Policy Act Report, riots; and declares the House in recess until ap- dated March 21, 2019, that the People’s Re- (5) the dropping of all charges against per- proximately 3:30 p.m. today. public of China has carried out a number of sons who participated in any protests; Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 7 min- actions inconsistent with China’s commit- Whereas on July 27, 2019, nine people were utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. ments in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong injured when police fired rubber bullets at Special Administrative Region (‘‘Basic demonstrators in Yuen Long who were pro- f Law’’) and the Joint Declaration, which have testing the July 21 violent attacks against diminished Hong Kong’s high degree of au- protestors and the lack of a police response b 1531 tonomy; to them; Whereas China has increasingly con- Whereas on July 29, 2019, China’s spokes- AFTER RECESS strained Hong Kong’s freedoms in violation man for the State Council’s Hong Kong and The recess having expired, the House of the ‘‘One Country, Two Systems’’ frame- Macao Affairs Office issued a statement re- was called to order by the Speaker pro work by, among other actions, supporting ferring to the protesters as ‘‘radical ele- the restriction of entry into Hong Kong for ments committing evil and criminal acts’’; tempore (Mr. CUELLAR) at 3 o’clock and individuals critical of the Communist Party Whereas on July 30, 2019, China’s Foreign 31 minutes p.m. of China, instructing to the Hong Kong Gov- Ministry falsely claimed that the pro-democ- f ernment to refuse a United States extra- racy protests are the ‘‘work of the United dition request in May 2018, and abusing the States’’, alleging that American officials ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER national security rationale to justify inter- have interfered in Hong Kong’s internal af- PRO TEMPORE ference with matters related to Hong Kong fairs; politics and governance; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party has The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Whereas on April 3, 2019, the Government called the protests ‘‘absolutely intolerable’’, ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair of Hong Kong introduced the Fugitive Of- ‘‘terrorism’’, and ‘‘terror atrocities’’, raising will postpone further proceedings fenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in fears that China may use the People’s Lib- today on motions to suspend the rules Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) eration Army or the People’s Armed Police on which a recorded vote or the yeas Bill 2019 (commonly known as the ‘‘extra- to violently suppress the protestors; dition bill’’) that would amend the Fugitive Whereas on August 5, 2019, teachers, avia- and nays are ordered, or votes objected Offenders Ordinance by expanding the exist- tion workers, finance employees, and civil to under clause 6 of rule XX. ing extradition arrangement to include servants went on strike across seven dis- The House will resume proceedings mainland China, allowing for the handover of tricts, the largest citywide strike in decades, on postponed questions at a later time. any persons in the territory of Hong Kong, which evolved into a wave of demonstrations

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One of the pro- well as publicly identifying family members (9) calls on the Government of Hong Kong tests brought nearly 25 percent of the of the Consulate General staff; and the Government of China to abide by the entire population of Hong Kong into Whereas on August 11, 2019, Hong Kong po- provisions of the Joint Declaration and the the streets. That is simply unprece- lice beat fleeing protesters with batons and Basic Law. fired pepper ball rounds at them at close dented. range; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- It would behoove Beijing to heed the Whereas on August 11, 2019, it was reported ant to the rule, the gentleman from protestors’ demands. Sadly, instead of that a young woman, allegedly a medic, who California (Mr. SHERMAN) and the gen- recognizing their own role in causing has since become a symbol for the protest tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) these protests, the Chinese Communist movement, sustained a serious eye injury each will control 20 minutes. Party has tried to characterize the from a bean-bag round after the police fired The Chair recognizes the gentleman demonstrations as the handiwork of a projectile into the crowd; from California. the United States. We categorically re- Whereas on August 18, 2019, as many as GENERAL LEAVE ject this assertion. 1,700,000 Hong Kong people attended a peace- These protests were motivated, first ful rally against police brutality; Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Whereas on August 31, 2019, Hong Kong Po- unanimous consent that all Members and foremost, in reaction to the effort lice Force Special Tactical Squad officers have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- by the People’s Republic of China and beat with batons protesters and train pas- tend their remarks and include extra- the Chinese Communist Party to inter- sengers at Prince Edward station; and neous material on H. Res. 543. fere in the autonomy that was prom- Whereas on September 4, 2019, Hong Kong The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ised to the people of Hong Kong. These Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the objection to the request of the gen- protests were motivated by the policies Government would withdraw the extradition tleman from California? of Beijing and the Hong Kong govern- bill from the Legislative Council’s agenda ment that have increasingly reduced when it reconvenes in October 2019: Now, There was no objection. therefore, be it Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield the city’s high degree of autonomy. Resolved, That the House of Representa- myself such time as I may consume. The state-run media has even gone so tives— The world is watching Hong Kong, far as to accuse a particular State De- (1) calls on the Government of Hong Kong and Hong Kong is watching the floor of partment official by name of orches- to begin negotiations to address the dem- the House of Representatives. People trating the protests. That is an insult onstrators’ remaining demands, which in- by the tens of thousands in Hong Kong to the people of Hong Kong, who speak clude— have demonstrated in favor of bills we for themselves and act for themselves. (A) the formal withdrawal of the bill from the Hong Kong Legislative Council; are considering here today. In doing so, Moreover, it has put that diplomat and (B) the implementation of universal suf- they have taken great risk to them- her family in danger. This is simply frage; selves and showed tremendous courage. unacceptable behavior, and the Stand (C) the establishment of an independent in- The least we could do is pass these with Hong Kong Resolution criticizes vestigation into police conduct during the bills. this egregious action by the Chinese protests; I rise today to speak in favor of these Government. (D) the declassification of the protest as a bills on Hong Kong. I am proud to co- Finally, let me reiterate my support riot; and sponsor all of the legislation under for the other complementary bills that (E) the dropping of all charges against per- consideration dealing with Hong Kong. we are considering today on Hong sons arrested during the protests; I want to first focus on a resolution I (2) condemns— Kong. (A) the Hong Kong police’s use of force introduced with our colleagues, Mrs. The first is the Hong Kong Human against the demonstrators in ways that are WAGNER; Mr. CONNOLLY; and Mr. YOHO, Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, inconsistent with international standards for the ranking member of the Sub- which was introduced by our colleague the use of such equipment and in violation of committee on Asia, the Pacific, and Mr. SMITH, who will be managing time citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and Nonproliferation, my partner on the on the other side. This legislation will peaceful assembly; and Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation amend the Hong Kong Policy Act of (B) the Hong Kong Government for toler- Subcommittee. 1992 to account for the changes that ating the use of violent force against pro- This resolution demonstrates that testers by police; have taken place over the last 25 years. (3) calls on the Administration to review the so-called extradition bill is an in- The Hong Kong Human Rights and the appropriateness of sales by United States fringement on the rights of the people Democracy Act also conveys to Beijing firms of munitions and crowd-control equip- of Hong Kong, including their right to that it cannot undermine the city’s ment to Hong Kong, to ensure that they are a high degree of autonomy, autonomy freedom while expecting America to not used to repress peaceful protests; that was granted to Hong Kong when still give that city preferential trade (4) condemns efforts by the Hong Kong and that city was returned to the control of arrangements. Chinese Governments to characterize the Beijing. I am also a strong supporter of Con- protests as ‘‘riots’’ and to falsely accuse the This resolution also establishes that gressman JIM MCGOVERN’s PROTECT United States of orchestrating political in- the House of Representatives stands Hong Kong Act, which would restrict stability that they alone created; (5) shares the concerns of the people of with Hong Kong protestors and sup- U.S. firms’ ability to sell the Hong Hong Kong that the Hong Kong Govern- ports their five major demands. These Kong police weapons to use against ment’s proposed amendments to the Fugitive demands are: protestors. Offenders Ordinance, if adopted, would nega- Complete withdrawal of the extra- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tively impact the territory’s long-standing dition bill; my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:06 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.001 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H8118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2019 Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. I just had a group of Hong Kong stu- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I re- Speaker, I yield as much time as he dents come in. These are the people serve the balance of my time. may consume to the gentleman from who are right in the forefront of the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Florida (Mr. YOHO). protests in Hong Kong, and they came Speaker, I yield such time as he may Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I thank my to our office begging for help from the consume to the gentleman from Arkan- colleagues, Mr. SMITH and Mr. SHER- American people, from the American sas (Mr. HILL). MAN, whom I have the pleasure of serv- Government. Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I ing with on the Foreign Affairs Sub- Now, granted, Hong Kong, we all thank my friend from New Jersey very committee on Asia, the Pacific, and know, is a province of China. But we much for allowing me to speak on the Nonproliferation, for raising this im- also know there was an agreement, for subject of Hong Kong today. portant topic. 50 years, it was to be autonomously I rise in support of all these bills be- I rise today to bring attention to ruled with an independent judiciary fore us today, particularly the bill three very important and timely meas- committee that Xi Jinping and the from my friend from New Jersey, the ures that the House will consider this Communist Party of China have can- Hong Kong Human Rights and Democ- afternoon. These bipartisan measures celed, and I think this is a message for racy Act, and I stand in solidarity with passed out of the House Foreign Affairs all people of the intent of what China all freedom-loving people in Hong Committee unanimously, and they in- is doing. Kong. clude H. Res. 543, by Representative We, as Members of Congress, have so For more than 4 months, we have SHERMAN; H.R. 3289, by Representative much more that we represent. It is not witnessed Hong Kong citizens peace- SMITH; and H.R. 4270, by Representative a political body where we fight back fully protest for the right to live in a MCGOVERN. I am proud to say that I am and forth and discuss different things. free and fair political system. a cosponsor of all three. What we represent here in America is Over my years, I have traveled to Over the past 5 months, mass civilian what people around the world are will- Hong Kong and witnessed their innova- protests in Hong Kong have begun to ing to risk their life for and to stand tive spirit and work ethic. In fact, shed light on the deterioration of the up, in front of the face of adversity, to Hong Kong was the model for the post- Chinese Communist Party’s influence one of the emerging superpowers of the World War II growth of the Asian Ti- outside of mainland China. Rising re- world and say: We do not accept your gers in their prosperity and innovation. sentment in Hong Kong is not simply a communist authority rule. We want b 1545 result of the ill-fated extradition law you to honor liberty and freedom. championed by Chief Executive Carrie See, the people of Hong Kong, they In the 1980s, when a proponent of wel- Lam, but the continued encroachment have experienced freedom and liberties. fare statism queried pro-growth econo- on freedom and liberties by President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party mist Melvyn B. Krauss: Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist can’t understand that because they ‘‘But how many Hong Kongs can the Party. have never experienced freedom or lib- world have?’’ Despite the 1997 Sino-British agree- erty. As supposedly the greatest delib- Dr. Krauss replied, ‘‘As many as the ment, leaders in Beijing continued erative body on the planet, this tran- world will allow itself.’’ their high-intensity political pressure scends way beyond what we do here. Freedom lovers should rally to that campaign to subdue dissent within This is standing up for ideals that wisdom. Hong Kong, which has emboldened the people around the world are willing to This summer, I had the opportunity people of Hong Kong to stand up die for, and it is this body that can to hear directly from leaders in Hong against Beijing, but more for freedom. send a strong message to the Chinese Kong dedicated to religious tolerance This is illustrated by the people of Communist Party, to Xi Jinping that and democracy as promised in the one Hong Kong raising and waving the says we will not let liberties and free- country, two systems agreement. American flag while burning the Chi- dom be taken away from people who The people of Hong Kong continue to nese flag. have claimed that, who have known wave American flags during their pro- The protestors now maintain five de- that all their life, and that that should tests as a symbol for the freedoms that mands that Mr. SHERMAN already be honored by those who are trying to they desire. talked about: withdrawal of the extra- take it apart. Rather than receiving support from dition bill; drop charges against the Before they want to take it apart, I all over our great land here in this protestors; launch an investigation suggest Xi Jinping and the Communist country, they have had to witness the into the police forces; and universal Party try freedom and liberty: Try de- blatant hypocrisy that we have seen suffrage, which would allow voters to mocracy for a while; you might like it. from U.S. companies, including the Na- directly pick their leaders instead of I think these are three very impor- tional Basketball Association, more hand-picked leaders of their chief exec- tant bills that should pass through this worried about the bottom line and ret- utive by Beijing. House unanimously and should pass ribution from the PRC, rather than As the ranking member of the Sub- through the Senate to show that we standing up for the basic human rights committee on Asia, the Pacific, and stand in solidarity with the folks, our that we are so blessed with in this Nonproliferation, I have been ex- friends in Hong Kong; and, if not, if we country and that we advocate for as a tremely outspoken against the contin- don’t send a strong message, it will em- part of our foreign policy all over this ued deterioration of rights and free- bolden China. globe. doms in Hong Kong. The passage of I hope manufacturers and all busi- The free world is looking to us for these important pieces of legislation nesses around the world that do busi- leadership, and that is why I thank the will send a strong message to President ness in Hong Kong are paying atten- gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist tion to this, because they are the ones SMITH), Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. SHER- Party that these abuses will not be tol- that are creating a business environ- MAN for supporting these legislative ef- erated by the international commu- ment that feeds China so that they can forts on a bipartisan basis, but more nity. continue these terrible acts of suppres- importantly, supporting the people in Keep in mind that China and Great sion of liberties and freedoms. I hope Hong Kong that they have the right to Britain signed this international agree- the business community will say: You freedom of expression and democratic ment in 1997, where it stated that Hong know what, we stand with the Amer- governance guaranteed under that 50- Kong would be an autonomous region, ican people. year arrangement agreed to in 1997 by self-ruled, and have an independent ju- It pains me when I see people like the both—by both, Mr. Speaker—the diciary system. Only 22 years into it, NBA or other organizations, corpora- United Kingdom and the People’s Re- Xi Jinping has said, as far as he is con- tions that will bow down to China, and public of China. cerned, that agreement is null and they do it for profit. It is time that we Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues void, and so you see the people of Hong stand up not just as Americans, but to support these measures today, and I Kong standing up in protest. Because people who are the bearers of liberty thank their sponsors. they have experienced freedom and lib- and freedom around the world that the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. erty, they are willing to risk their life. rest of the world looks to. Speaker, I have no further requests for

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Definitions. eign Affairs Committee, Mr. Royce, in lateral agreements; promoting trade and in- Sec. 3. Statement of policy. visiting Hong Kong. We had a chance vestment; broadening law enforcement co- Sec. 4. Amendments to the United States- to spend a lot of time with both young operation; bolstering educational, academic, Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992. and more experienced leaders fighting and cultural links; supporting high-level visits Sec. 5. Report on enforcement of United for democracy and autonomy for Hong of U.S. officials; and serving the large commu- States export control and sanctions laws by Hong Kong. Kong. And this has, in fact, been the nity of U.S. citizens and visitors. After 22 years, protests erupted over Carrie Sec. 6. Protecting United States interests policy of the United States since the with respect to Hong Kong. 1992 Hong Kong Policy Act, which es- Lam’s proposal to amend extradition laws to allow suspects to be transferred to mainland Sec. 7. Sanctions relating to undermining tablishes our support for democratiza- fundamental freedoms and au- tion as a fundamental principle of U.S. China for trial. tonomy in Hong Kong. A few days after proposing the amendment foreign policy. Sec. 8. Sanctions reports. to the extradition laws, Carrie Lam suspended In recent days, we have seen dem- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. the proposal, but the protests in Hong Kong onstrators in Hong Kong asking the In this Act: continue as the people of Hong Kong demand U.S. Congress to pass the three pieces (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- the high degree of autonomy promised by the TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional of legislation that are before us. The Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984. committees’’ means— protestors want to know if our support It is critical for the United States Congress (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of for democracy is merely rhetorical or to stand with the women and men advocating the House of Representatives; if we are willing to take action to de- and speaking up for the autonomy and dignity (B) the Committee on Financial Services of fend our principles. of people of Hong Kong. the House of Representatives; By passing these three bills today, we I applaud the efforts and sacrifices pro-de- (C) the Committee on the Judiciary of the will affirm that the U.S. Congress sup- mocracy activists have made and they should House of Representatives. (D) the Committee on Foreign Relations of ports democracy, human rights, and know that the United States fully supports their appropriate autonomy for Hong Kong. the Senate; desire for freedom and peace, and strongly (E) the Committee on Banking, Housing, Mr. Speaker, as to all three bills, I condemns the violent and oppressive tactics and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and want to thank Speaker PELOSI and of the Hong Kong police. (F) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Chairman ENGEL and many other col- As a senior member of the House Com- Senate. leagues for their leadership on this mittee on Homeland Security, I support the bi- (2) CHINA.—The term ‘‘China’’ means the issue. lateral relationship between Hong Kong and People’s Republic of China. Mr. Speaker, turning to the specifics the United States and the promotion of inter- (3) SOCIAL CREDIT SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘so- of H. Res. 543, the specific matter be- national peace. cial credit system’’ means a system proposed fore us at this moment, I want to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join by the Government of China and scheduled for implementation by 2020 that would use thank my Foreign Affairs Committee me in supporting H. Res. 543 to condemn the brutality faced by the people of Hong Kong existing financial credit systems, public colleagues for helping to introduce this records, online activity, and other tools of measure, including Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. and which poses a strong threat to the demo- surveillance to aggregate data on every Chi- CONNOLLY, and Mr. YOHO, who spoke cratic values we work to protect. nese citizen and business and use that data just a few minutes ago. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to monitor, shape, and rate certain financial, H. Res. 543 recognizes our country’s question is on the motion offered by social, religious, or political behaviors. strong relationship with the people of the gentleman from California (Mr. SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. Hong Kong. It is an important measure SHERMAN) that the House suspend the It is the policy of the United States— of solidarity at a time when protesters rules and agree to the resolution, H. (1) to reaffirm the principles and objectives are facing police brutality and China is Res. 543, as amended. set forth in the United States-Hong Kong The question was taken; and (two- Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–383), trying to take away the autonomy that thirds being in the affirmative) the namely that— it promised. rules were suspended and the resolu- (A) the United States has ‘‘a strong inter- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tion, as amended, was agreed to. est in the continued vitality, prosperity, and support this measure, and I yield back The title of the resolution was stability of Hong Kong’’; (B) ‘‘[s]upport for democratization is a fun- the balance of my time. amended so as to read: ‘‘A resolution Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in damental principle of United States foreign recognizing Hong Kong’s bilateral rela- policy’’ and therefore ‘‘naturally applies to strong support of H. Res. 543, a resolution tionship with the United States, con- ‘‘Recognizing Hong Kong’s bilateral relation- United States policy toward Hong Kong’’; demning the People’s Republic of (C) ‘‘the human rights of the people of ship with the United States, condemning the China for violating their obligations to Hong Kong are of great importance to the interference of the People’s Republic of China the people of Hong Kong, and sup- United States and are directly relevant to in Hong Kong’s affairs, and supporting the porting the people of Hong Kong’s right United States interests in Hong Kong [and] people of Hong Kong’s right to protest.’’ to freedom of assembly and peaceful serve as a basis for Hong Kong’s continued As a senior member of the House Com- protest.’’. economic prosperity’’; and mittee on the Judiciary, I support H. Res. 543 A motion to reconsider was laid on (D) Hong Kong must remain sufficiently autonomous from the People’s Republic of because it calls on the Hong Kong govern- the table. ment to address the protesters’ five demands, China to ‘‘justify treatment under a par- f condemns police brutality against peaceful ticular law of the United States, or any pro- HONG KONG HUMAN RIGHTS AND vision thereof, different from that accorded protesters, and condemns efforts to falsely ac- the People’s Republic of China’’; cuse U.S. diplomats of fueling unrest. DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2019 (2) to support the high degree of autonomy On June 30, 1997, China resumed the exer- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move and fundamental rights and freedoms of the cise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, ending to suspend the rules and pass the bill people of Hong Kong, as enumerated by— more than 150 years of British colonial rule. (H.R. 3289) to amend the Hong Kong (A) the Joint Declaration of the Govern- Hong Kong is a customs territory and eco- Policy Act of 1992 and for other pur- ment of the United Kingdom of Great Britain nomic entity separate from the rest of China poses, as amended. and Northern Ireland and the Government of and is able to enter into international agree- The Clerk read the title of the bill. the People’s Republic of China on the Ques- The text of the bill is as follows: tion of Hong Kong, done at Beijing December ments on its own behalf in commercial, eco- 19, 1984 (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Joint nomic, and certain legal matters. H.R. 3289 Declaration’’); U.S. policy toward Hong Kong is stated in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (B) the International Covenant on Civil the U.S.-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 and resentatives of the United States of America in and Political Rights, done at New York De- grounded in the determination to promote Congress assembled, cember 19, 1966; and

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(C) the Universal Declaration of Human that accorded to the People’s Republic of (c) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—Subsection Rights, done at Paris December 10, 1948. China. (a) of section 301 of the United States-Hong (3) to support the democratic aspirations of ‘‘(H) Other bilateral or multilateral agree- Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5731) is the people of Hong Kong, including the ‘‘ulti- ments determined relevant by the Secretary. amended— mate aim’’ of the selection of the Chief Exec- ‘‘(3) CONTENTS.—Each assessment under (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), utive and all members of the Legislative paragraph (1) shall include an evaluation of in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘2024’’ and Council by universal suffrage, as articulated the Government of Hong Kong’s autonomous inserting ‘‘2027’’; in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special decision-making within the executive, legis- (2) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘and’’ Administrative Region of the People’s Re- lative, and judicial branches, with respect after the semicolon at the end; public of China (referred to in this Act as the to— (3) in paragraph (8), by striking the period ‘‘Basic Law’’); ‘‘(A) upholding the rule of law; and and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (4) to urge the Government of the People’s ‘‘(B) protecting the rights enumerated in— (4) by adding at the end the following new Republic of China and the Government of the ‘‘(i) the Joint Declaration of the Govern- paragraphs: Hong Kong Special Autonomous Region to ment of the United Kingdom of Great Britain ‘‘(9) China’s ability to limit Hong Kong’s uphold their commitment to the people of and Northern Ireland and the Government of autonomy with respect to the treaties, inter- Hong Kong, including providing a high de- the People’s Republic of China on the Ques- national agreements, and United States laws gree of autonomy for Hong Kong as articu- tion of Hong Kong, done at Beijing December specified in section 205(a)(2) as result of ac- lated in the Joint Declaration and the Basic 19, 1984 (the ‘Joint Declaration’); tions by the Government of the People’s Re- Law; ‘‘(ii) the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Spe- public of China that are inconsistent with its (5) to support the robust exercise by resi- cial Administrative Region of the People’s commitments under the Basic Law or the dents of Hong Kong of the rights to free Republic of China (the ‘Basic Law’); Joint Declaration; speech, the press, and other fundamental ‘‘(iii) the Universal Declaration of Human ‘‘(10) the limitations to Hong Kong’s au- freedoms as provided by the Basic Law and Rights, done at Paris December 10, 1948; and tonomy with respect to the treaties, inter- the Joint Declaration; ‘‘(iv) the International Covenant on Civil national agreements, and United States laws (6) to support freedom from arbitrary or and Political Rights, done at New York De- specified in section 205(a)(2) resulting from unlawful arrest, detention, or imprisonment cember 19, 1966. actions by the Government of the Hong Kong for all Hong Kong residents, as provided to ‘‘(4) FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.—In mak- Special Autonomous Region that are incon- them by the Basic Law and the Joint Dec- ing a certification under paragraph (1), the sistent with its commitments under the laration; Secretary of State should consider the Basic Law or the Joint Declaration; (7) to draw international attention to any terms, obligations, and expectations ex- ‘‘(11) the specific impacts to any areas of violations by the Government of the People’s pressed in the Joint Declaration and the cooperation between the United States and Republic of China of the fundamental rights Basic Law. Hong Kong as a result of limits, whether of the people of Hong Kong and any en- ‘‘(5) ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS.—Notwith- self-imposed or otherwise, to Hong Kong’s croachment upon the autonomy guaranteed standing the annual requirement for certifi- autonomy, including any failures of the to Hong Kong by the Basic Law and the cations under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Hong Kong Government to fulfill obligations Joint Declaration; State may issue additional certifications at with the United States under the treaties, (8) to protect United States citizens and any time if the Secretary determines that international agreements, and United States legal permanent residents living in Hong circumstances in Hong Kong warrant such. laws specified in section 205(a)(2); Kong as well as people visiting and ‘‘(6) FORM.—Each certification under para- ‘‘(12) the specific actions taken by the transiting through Hong Kong; and graph (1) and any additional certifications United States Government to mitigate the (9) to maintain the economic and cultural under paragraph (5) shall be submitted in un- negative impact to United States interests of ties that provide significant benefits to both classified from but may include a classified limitations, whether self-imposed or other- the United States and Hong Kong. annex if the Secretary of State determines wise, to Hong Kong’s autonomy or any fail- SEC. 4. AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES- such is necessary. ures to fulfill obligations with the United HONG KONG POLICY ACT OF 1992. ‘‘(b) WAIVER.—The Secretary of State may States under the treaties, international (a) CERTIFICATIONS.—Title II of the United waive the application of subsection (a), in agreements, and United States laws specified States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 whole or in part, if— in section 205(a)(2); and U.S.C. 5721 et seq.) is amended by adding at ‘‘(1) the Secretary determines that such a ‘‘(13) whether the rescission of special the end the following new section: waiver— treatment under any particular treaties, ‘‘SEC. 205. SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATION ‘‘(A) is in the national security interests of REGARDING THE AUTONOMY OF international agreements, or particular laws HONG KONG. the United States; or of the United States, or any provisions ‘‘(B) would protect the autonomy of Hong ‘‘(a) CERTIFICATION.— thereof would contribute to further erosion Kong; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State of Hong Kong’s autonomy.’’. ‘‘(2) on or before the date on which such a shall annually submit to the Committee on SEC. 5. REPORT ON ENFORCEMENT OF UNITED Foreign Affairs of the House of Representa- waiver takes effect, the Secretary notifies STATES EXPORT CONTROL AND tives and the Committee on Foreign Rela- the Committee on Foreign Relations of the SANCTIONS LAWS BY HONG KONG. Senate and the Committee on Foreign Af- tions of the Senate a certification, in con- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days junction with, and taking into consideration fairs of the House of Representatives of the after the date of the enactment of this Act, the contents of, the report required in sec- intent to waive such subsection. the President shall transmit to the commit- ‘‘(c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The unclassi- tion 301, regarding whether Hong Kong con- tees specified in subsection (b) a report that fied portion of the certifications required tinues to warrant treatment under par- includes the following: under subsection (a) shall be made available ticular treaties, international agreements, (1) An assessment of the policies and ac- to the public, including through publication and United States laws, or any provisions tions of the Government of the Hong Kong on the Department of State website.’’. thereof, specified in paragraph (2) in the Special Autonomous Region to enforce the (b) VISA APPLICANTS.—Title II of the same manner as such treaties, international United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (subtitle agreements, and laws were applied to Hong (22 U.S.C. 5721 et seq.), as amended by sub- B of title XVII of Public Law 115–232) and Kong as of the date of enactment of this sec- section (a), is further amended by adding at other relevant provisions of United States tion. the end the following new section: law related to export controls. ROVISIONS SPECIFIED ‘‘(2) P .—The treaties, ‘‘SEC. 206. TREATMENT OF HONG KONG APPLI- (2) To the extent possible, an identification international agreements, and United States CANTS FOR VISAS TO ENTER THE of the following: laws specified in this paragraph are the fol- UNITED STATES. (A) Any items that were transferred from lowing: ‘‘It is the sense of Congress that applica- Hong Kong in violation of such laws. ‘‘(A) Commercial agreements. tions for visas to enter the United States, in- (B) The countries and persons to which ‘‘(B) Law enforcement cooperation, includ- cluding for work or study, which are sub- such items were transferred. ing extradition matters. mitted by otherwise qualified applicants (C) How such items were used. ‘‘(C) Nonproliferation commitments. from Hong Kong should not be denied solely (3) An assessment of whether United States ‘‘(D) Sanctions enforcement. on the basis of politically-motivated arrest, origin items (including software, technology, ‘‘(E) Export control agreements, including detention, or other adverse government ac- and services) have been transferred from enforcement of export controls with respect tion taken against such applicants as a re- Hong Kong to China in violation of United to dual use technologies. sult of the participation by such applicants States law and have been used by China for ‘‘(F) Formal treaties and agreements be- in protest activities, and that the Secretary mass surveillance, predictive policing, or for tween the United States and Hong Kong, in- of State should make efforts to implement the social credit system. cluding agreements related to taxation and such policy, ensure consular officers make (4) An assessment of the policies and ac- currency exchange. determinations in accordance with such pol- tions of the Government of the Hong Kong ‘‘(G) Other particular laws of the United icy, and coordinate with representatives of Special Autonomous Region to enforce sanc- States, or any provisions thereof, that ac- other countries to encourage the adoption of tions imposed by the United States and the cord to Hong Kong treatment different to compatible policies.’’. 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(5) A description of the types of goods and proposed or enacted legislation described in (i) IN GENERAL.—A foreign person described services transshipped or reexported through such paragraph. in subsection (a)(1) is subject to revocation Hong Kong in violation of such sanctions SEC. 7. SANCTIONS RELATING TO UNDERMINING of any visa or other entry documentation re- to— FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS AND AU- gardless of when the visa or other entry doc- (A) North Korea or Iran; or TONOMY IN HONG KONG. umentation is or was issued. (B) other countries, regimes, or persons (a) IDENTIFICATION OF PERSONS RESPON- (ii) IMMEDIATE EFFECT.—A revocation subject to such sanctions for engaging in ac- SIBLE FOR UNDERMINING FUNDAMENTAL FREE- under clause (i) shall— tivities— DOMS AND AUTONOMY IN HONG KONG.— (I) take effect immediately; and (i) relating to— (1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall trans- (II) automatically cancel any other valid (I) international terrorism, international mit to the appropriate congressional com- visa or entry documentation that is in the narcotics trafficking, or the proliferation of mittees a report, in accordance with para- alien’s possession. weapons of mass destruction; or graph (2), that identifies each foreign person (C) EXCEPTION TO COMPLY WITH INTER- (II) corruption and violations of human that the President determines, based on NATIONAL OBLIGATIONS.—Sanctions under this rights; or credible information, is knowingly respon- paragraph shall not apply with respect to a (ii) that otherwise present a threat to the sible for any of the following: foreign person if admitting or paroling such national security, foreign policy, or economy (A) The actual or threatened rendition, ar- person into the United States is necessary to of the United States. bitrary detention, torture, or forced confes- permit the United States to comply with the (b) COMMITTEES SPECIFIED.—The commit- sion of any individual in Hong Kong. Agreement regarding the Headquarters of tees specified in this subsection are the fol- (B) Repeated acts or decisions which con- the United Nations, signed at Lake Success lowing: travene the shared obligations of China and June 26, 1947, and entered into force Novem- (1) The Committee on Foreign Relations of Hong Kong under the Joint Declaration and ber 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the Senate. Basic Law and undermine the national inter- the United States, or other applicable inter- (2) The Committee on Banking, Housing, ests of the United States in Hong Kong’s au- national obligations. and Urban Affairs of the Senate. tonomy and the rule of law. (3) PENALTIES.—The penalties provided for (3) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of (C) Other gross violations of internation- in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the the House of Representatives. ally recognized human rights in Hong Kong. International Emergency Economic Powers (4) The Committee on Financial Services of (2) TIMING OF REPORTS.—The President Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a foreign the House of Representatives. shall transmit— person that violates, attempts to violate, (c) FORM OF REPORT.—The report required (A) the report required under paragraph conspires to violate, or causes a violation of under subsection (a) shall be transmitted in (1)— paragraph (1) to the same extent that such unclassified form, but may include a classi- (i) not later than 180 days after the date of penalties apply to a person that commits an fied annex. the enactment of this Act; and unlawful act described in subsection (a) of SEC. 6. PROTECTING UNITED STATES INTERESTS (ii) not less frequently than annually such section 206. WITH RESPECT TO HONG KONG. thereafter in conjunction with the publica- (d) IMPLEMENTATION.—The President may (a) POLICY STATEMENTS.—It is the policy to tion of the report required under section 301 exercise all authorities provided under sec- the United States— of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act tions 203 and 205 of the International Emer- (1) to safeguard United States citizens and of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5731); and gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 lawful permanent residents from extradition, (B) an update to the report required under and 1704) to carry out this section. rendition, or abduction to China from Hong paragraph (1) not later than 15 days after any (e) WAIVER.—The President may waive the Kong for trial, detention, or any other pur- new credible information described in such application of sanctions under this section pose; paragraph becomes available. with respect to a foreign person identified in (2) to safeguard United States businesses in (3) CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN INFORMA- the report required under subsection (a)(1) if Hong Kong from economic coercion and in- TION.—In preparing the report required under the President determines and certifies to the tellectual property theft; paragraph (1), the President shall consider appropriate congressional committees that (3) pursuant to section 103(7) of the United the following: such a waiver is in the national interest of States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 (A) Information provided jointly by the the United States. U.S.C. 5713(7)), to encourage United States chairperson and ranking member of each of (f) TERMINATION OF SANCTIONS.—The Presi- businesses ‘‘to continue to operate in Hong the appropriate congressional committees. dent may terminate the application of sanc- Kong in accordance with applicable United (B) Credible information obtained by other tions under this section with respect to a States and Hong Kong law’’; and countries or nongovernmental organizations foreign person if the President determines (4) pursuant to section 201(b) of such Act that monitor violations of human rights and reports to the appropriate congressional (22 U.S.C. 5721(b)), to evaluate as cir- abuses. committees not less than 15 days before such cumstances require the Government of Hong (4) FORM.—The report required under para- termination takes effect that— Kong is ‘‘legally competent to carry out its graph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified (1) credible information exists that such obligations’’ under treaties and inter- form but may include a classified annex. national agreements established between the (b) IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS.—The Presi- person did not engage in the activity for United States and Hong Kong. dent shall impose the sanctions described in which sanctions were imposed; (b) NOTIFICATION TO CONGRESS.— subsection (c) with respect to each foreign (2) such person has been prosecuted appro- (1) DETERMINATION.—The Secretary of person identified in the report required priately for the activity for which sanctions State shall, with respect to any legislation under subsection (a)(1). were imposed; proposed or enacted by the Government of (c) SANCTIONS DESCRIBED.—The sanctions (3) such person has credibly demonstrated Hong Kong, determine, not later than 30 days described in this subsection are the fol- a significant change in behavior, has paid an after such legislation is proposed or enacted, lowing: appropriate consequence for the activity for if such proposed or enacted legislation (1) ASSET BLOCKING.—The President shall which sanctions were imposed, and has would— exercise all of the powers granted to the credibly committed to not engage in an ac- (A) put United States citizens or lawful President under the International Emer- tivity described in subsection (a)(1) in the fu- permanent residents at risk for rendition to gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 ture; or China or other countries with which the et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and (4) the termination of the sanctions is in United States Government does not have an prohibit all transactions in property and in- the national security interests of the United extradition agreement; or terests in property of a foreign person identi- States. (B) otherwise have a significant negative fied in the report required under subsection (g) EXCEPTION RELATING TO THE IMPORTA- impact on United States interests with re- (a)(1) if such property and interests in prop- TION OF GOODS.— spect to Hong Kong. erty are in the United States, come within (1) IN GENERAL.—The authorities and re- (2) NOTIFICATION.—If the Secretary of State the United States, or come within the pos- quirements to impose sanctions under this makes a determination in the affirmative session or control of a United States person. section shall not include the authority or re- under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall sub- (2) INELIGIBILITY FOR VISAS, ADMISSION, OR quirement to impose sanctions on the impor- mit to the appropriate congressional com- PAROLE.— tation of goods. mittees a notification relating thereto that (A) VISAS, ADMISSION, OR PAROLE.—A for- (2) GOOD DEFINED.—In this subsection, the includes the following: eign person described in subsection (a)(1) and term ‘‘good’’ means any article, natural or (A) An assessment of the potential risks of his or her immediate family members is— man-made substance, material, supply or the proposed or enacted legislation described (i) inadmissible to the United States; manufactured product, including inspection in such paragraph to United States national (ii) ineligible to receive a visa or other doc- and test equipment, and excluding technical interests, including risks to United States umentation to enter the United States; and data. citizens or lawful permanent residents resid- (iii) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or (h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ing in, traveling to, or transiting through paroled into the United States or to receive (1) ADMITTED.—The term ‘‘admitted’’ has Hong Kong. any other benefit under the Immigration and the meanings given such term in section 101 (B) A strategy for protecting United States Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 interests in Hong Kong with respect to the (B) CURRENT VISAS REVOKED.— U.S.C. 1101).

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Finally, I would appreciate your response sult. Mr. Speaker, I want to start by to this letter confirming this understanding, (4) PERSON.—The term ‘‘person’’ means an thanking Mr. SMITH for authoring the and I would ask that a copy of our exchange individual or entity. measure before us. of letters on this matter be included in the (5) UNITED STATES PERSON.—The term The Hong Kong Human Rights and Congressional Record during Floor consider- ‘‘United States person’’ means— Democracy Act is a bill to advance our ation of H.R. 3289. (A) a United States citizen or an alien law- support for the people of Hong Kong. Sincerely, fully admitted for permanent residence to This bill updates the longstanding U.S. MAXINE WATERS, the United States; or Chairwoman. (B) an entity organized under the laws of policy on Hong Kong so as to reflect what is happening on the ground today. the United States or any jurisdiction within HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the United States, including a foreign branch The foundation of our relationship COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, of such an entity. with Hong Kong was laid back in 1992 Washington, DC, October 10, 2019. SEC. 8. SANCTIONS REPORTS. when Congress passed the Hong Kong Hon. MAXINE WATERS, (a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall Policy Act. That is where we got the Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, transmit to the appropriate congressional one country, two systems approach House of Representatives, Washington, DC. committees a report that includes the fol- that paved the way for our strong part- DEAR CHAIRWOMAN WATERS: I am writing lowing: nership with Hong Kong. to you concerning H.R. 3289, the Hong Kong (1) A list of each foreign person with re- But we are watching now the Chinese Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. I appreciate your willingness to work coopera- spect to which the President imposed sanc- Communist Party trying to break tions under section 7 during the year pre- tively on this legislation. ceding the transmission of such report. down that system, trying to strip Hong I acknowledge that provisions of the bill (2) A description of the type of sanctions Kong’s autonomy and bring it under fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee imposed with respect to each such person. full control of the government of the on Financial Services under House Rule X, (3) The number of foreign persons with re- mainland. This has motivated millions and that your Committee will forgo action spect to which the President terminated of Hong Kongers to take to the streets on H.R. 3289 to expedite floor consideration. such sanctions during such year. and protest in defense of their rights. I further acknowledge that the inaction of (4) The dates on which such sanctions were To support them, we need to make sure your Committee with respect to the bill does not waive any future jurisdictional claim imposed or terminated, as applicable. that our policy is brought up to date so (5) The reasons for imposing or termi- over the matters contained in the bill that nating such sanctions. it can match the challenges of the fall within your jurisdiction. I also acknowl- (6) A description of the efforts of the Presi- U.S.-Hong Kong relationship today. edge that your Committee will be appro- dent to encourage the governments of other The Hong Kong Human Rights and priately consulted and involved as this or countries to impose sanctions that are simi- Democracy Act does just that. It similar legislation moves forward, and will lar to such sanctions. makes clear that the United States support the appointment of Committee on (b) FORM.—The report required under sub- will stand up for Hong Kong’s auton- Financial Services conferees during any section (a) shall be transmitted in unclassi- omy and democratic aspirations of its House-Senate conference convened on this fied form but may contain a classified annex. people. It beefs up reporting so that we legislation. (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The unclassified Lastly, I will ensure that our exchange of portion of the report required under sub- can track any efforts by China to inter- letters is included in the Congressional section (a) shall be made available to the fere in Hong Kong’s affairs and to use Record during floor consideration of the bill. public, including through publication in the Hong Kong to avoid U.S. export con- Thank you again for your cooperation re- Federal Register. trols. It slaps sanctions on anyone regarding the legislation. I look forward to (d) NONAPPLICABILITY OF CONFIDENTIALITY sponsible for undermining Hong Kong’s continuing to work with you as the measure REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO VISA autonomy or violating Hong Kongers’ moves through the legislative process. RECORDS.—The President shall publish the humans rights. Sincerely, report required under subsection (a) without This bill sends a strong message to ELIOT L. ENGEL, regard to the requirements of section 222(f) Chairman. of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 China that the United States stands with the people of Hong Kong. U.S.C. 1202(f)) with respect to confidentiality HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, of records pertaining to the issuance or re- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, fusal of visas or permits to enter the United support this measure, and I reserve the Washington, DC, October 10, 2019. States. balance of my time. Hon. ELIOT L. ENGEL, SEC. 9. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, FECTS. COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the Washington, DC, October 8, 2019. DEAR CHAIRMAN ENGEL: This is to advise purpose of complying with the Statutory Hon. ELLIOT ENGEL, you that the Committee on the Judiciary Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, has now had an opportunity to review the mined by reference to the latest statement House of Representatives, Washington, DC. provisions in H.R. 3289, the ‘‘Hong Kong titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing con- Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019’’ tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in cerning H.R. 3289, the Hong Kong Human that fall within our Rule X jurisdiction. I ap- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. In order preciate your consulting with us on those the House Budget Committee, provided that to permit the H.R. 3289 to proceed expedi- provisions. The Judiciary Committee has no such statement has been submitted prior to tiously to the House Floor, I agree to forgo objection to your including them in the bill the vote on passage. formal consideration of the bill. for consideration on the House floor, and to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Committee on Financial Services expedite that consideration is willing to ant to the rule, the gentleman from takes this action to forego formal consider- forgo action on H.R. 3289, with the under- ation of H.R. 3289 in light of the changes that standing that we do not thereby waive any California (Mr. SHERMAN) and the gen- have been made to the bill as introduced, future jurisdictional claim over those provi- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) which focuses the bill on matters within the sions or their subject matters. each will control 20 minutes. jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Af- In the event a House-Senate conference on The Chair recognizes the gentleman fairs. The Committee also does so with our this or similar legislation is convened, the from California. mutual understanding that, by foregoing for- Judiciary Committee reserves the right to GENERAL LEAVE mal consideration of H.R. 3289 at this time, request an appropriate number of conferees Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask we do not waive any jurisdiction over the to address any concerns with these or simi- subject matter contained in this or similar lar provisions that may arise in conference. unanimous consent that all Members legislation, and that our Committee will be Please place this letter into the Congres- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- appropriately consulted and involved as this sional Record during consideration of the tend their remarks and include extra- or similar legislation moves forward with re- measure on the House floor. Thank you for neous material on H.R. 3289. gard to any matters in the Committee’s ju- the cooperative spirit in which you have

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JERROLD NADLER, well. about 2 million people, turned out for Committee on the Judiciary, We have always believed, Mr. Speak- one of the peaceful protests. Mr. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. er, that every person in China deserves Speaker, where has that ever hap- DEAR CHAIRMAN NADLER: I am writing to better than the brutality so many en- pened? you concerning H.R. 3289, the Hong Kong dure every single day and the system- Five years ago, Mr. Speaker, in 2014, Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. I atic violations of their universally-rec- joined by Mrs. PELOSI, I introduced the appreciate your willingness to work coopera- tively on this legislation. ognized human rights. bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights I acknowledge that provisions of the bill Tragically, under President Xi and Democracy Act. We did it again in fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee Jinping, human rights abuses through- 2015, in 2017, and again this year, again, on the Judiciary under House Rule X, and out China have significantly worsened, with my good friend from Massachu- that your Committee will forgo action on including the pervasive use of torture, setts. H.R. 3289 to expedite floor consideration. I religious persecution, and human traf- Our new bill, the Hong Kong Human further acknowledge that the inaction of ficking. Rights and Democracy Act, is a blue- your Committee with respect to the bill does Solemn promises made by Beijing are print for meaningful action. Specifi- not waive any future jurisdictional claim rarely kept, and far too many leaders cally, the act directs the Secretary of over the matters contained in the bill that of the free world are far too eager to State to certify to Congress annually fall within your jurisdiction. I will also sup- blindly accept fiction over fact. port the appointment of Committee on the whether Hong Kong continues to de- Judiciary conferees during any House-Senate Broken promises are the rule, not the serve special treatment under U.S. law conference convened on this legislation. exception under Xi Jinping, and the different from mainland China in such Lastly, I will ensure that our exchange of people of Hong Kong are suffering be- matters as trade, customs, sanctions letters is included in the Congressional cause of it. enforcement, law enforcement coopera- Record during floor consideration of the bill. During the 2014 Umbrella Movement, tion, and protection of human rights Thank you again for your cooperation re- the world saw the courageous people of and the rule of law. garding the legislation. I look forward to Hong Kong demanding that Beijing not It encourages the State Department continuing to work with you as the measure renege on promises made to ensure uni- not to deny visas based on an appli- moves through the legislative process. versal suffrage, basic rights, and au- Sincerely, cant’s arrest or detention for partici- thentic elections in 2017. ELIOT L. ENGEL, pating in nonviolent activities in Hong Chairman. Despite President Xi Jinping’s brutal Kong. crackdown on protesters then and now, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. It requires an annual report from the triggered this time by an outrageous Commerce Department on whether the Speaker, I yield myself such time as I proposed policy to facilitate extra- Hong Kong Government adequately en- may consume. dition, the resolve, the courage, the te- Mr. Speaker, first of all, I want to forces U.S. export controls and sanc- nacity, and clarity of purpose of the thank so many people for working so tions laws, including on those goods people of Hong Kong shines through hard on this piece of legislation: my and services transshipped to North the darkness like the Sun. Korea, Iran, or other countries relating good friend, JIM MCGOVERN, the prin- Two days ago, Reuters reported that to the proliferation of weapons of mass cipal cosponsor and just a great friend, President Xi Jinping told leaders in on fighting tyranny in China. He chairs destruction, violations of human Nepal, ‘‘Anyone attempting to split rights, narcotics trafficking, and more. the China Commission. I am the rank- China in any part of the country will ing member. Previously, I have chaired end in crushed bodies and shattered b 1600 it, and so we have gone back and forth bones.’’ It requires an assessment of whether in working that leadership. I want to President Xi’s government excels in U.S. origin items, including software, thank him especially for that. crushing bodies, shattering bones, tor- technology, and services, have been Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank, of turing dissidents, and filling con- transferred from Hong Kong to China course, Chairman ENGEL and Ranking centration camps, massive crimes in violation of U.S. law and have been Member MCCAUL, Chairman SHERMAN against humanity, for which there has used by China for mass surveillance, and Ranking Member YOHO for their been little or no accountability or predictive policing, or for the social strong support for this bipartisan legis- sanctioning. credit system. lation. But today, Mr. Speaker, we are sim- Now, some people might ask: What is Mr. Speaker, there are a number of ply urging the Chinese President and this social credit system? Mr. Speaker, staffers who I will speak about in a mo- the Hong Kong Chief Executive—and it is a ubiquitous, totalitarian ‘‘brave ment. No. I will do it now: Scott Flipse we have that obligation under our own new world’’ system scheduled for im- for his great work on this bill, it is laws—to faithfully honor the govern- plementation by 2020 that will use pub- landmark work going back to 5 years ment’s promises. lic records, online activities, and other ago; Jon Stivers; Reva Price from the Honor the promises made in the 1984 tools of surveillance to aggregate data Speaker’s office, who has been tena- Sino-British Joint Declaration that fa- on every single, solitary Chinese cit- cious on this legislation; Jennifer cilitated the conveyance of Hong Kong izen and business and use that data to Hendrixson-White; Bryan Burack; Jan- from the United Kingdom to China be- monitor, shape, and rate financial, so- ice Kaguyutan; Theresa Lou; Darrow ginning on July 1, 1997, that autonomy, cial, religious, or political behaviors. Godeski Merton; Doug Anderson; Piero human rights, including press, assem- It requires the Secretary of State to Tozzi; Sabrina Tsai. Just so many very bly, association, and religion, would be submit a strategy to Congress to pro- good people who have all pulled to- exactly the same as before the tect U.S. citizens and businesses in gether in a bipartisan way to make handover for at least 50 years. Hong Kong from the erosion of auton- sure that this legislation comes to the Honor the promises made in the omy and the rule of law because of ac- floor and becomes law. ‘‘Basic Law’’ of Hong Kong adopted by tions taken by the Chinese Communist Mr. Speaker, since the 1989 China’s National People’s Congress in governments. Tiananmen Square massacre 30 years 1990, before the giveback of Hong Kong, It requires the President to identify ago, I have had the privilege of work- that autonomy and rights would be and sanction persons in Hong Kong or ing with colleagues on both sides of the protected. in mainland China responsible for the aisle, including Speaker PELOSI, on Even before the latest round of pro- erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy and human rights, the rule of law and de- tests, Mr. Speaker, the U.S. State De- serious abuses of human rights.

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The joint dec- question is on the motion offered by here to the people who are responsible laration is an international treaty, the gentleman from California (Mr. for these egregious abuses. signed by the Chinese Government, and SHERMAN) that the House suspend the And it requires a waiver provision guarantees the protection of rights and rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3289, as that helps ensure that our actions pro- a separate economic system for main- amended. tect the great people of Hong Kong and land China. The question was taken; and (two- enhance the autonomy rather than in- I believe it is time for the United thirds being in the affirmative) the advertently harming it. So it gives real States to reconsider its policies toward rules were suspended and the bill, as flexibility to the President and to the Hong Kong. amended, was passed. State Department to make the right U.S.-Hong Kong relations are gov- A motion to reconsider was laid on call. erned by the United States-Hong Kong the table. Finally, Mr. Speaker, I have heard it Policy Act of 1992 that commits the said that the business of Hong Kong is United States to treating Hong Kong f business. It is that. But it is also clear as a separate customs territory from to me, now, that the business of Hong the rest of China as long as Hong Kong PLACING RESTRICTIONS ON TEAR- Kong is freedom and democracy. remains sufficiently autonomous. The GAS EXPORTS AND CROWD CON- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democ- TROL TECHNOLOGY TO HONG my time. racy Act would require the Secretary KONG ACT Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I join of State to certify, on an annual basis, Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move with the gentleman from New Jersey in whether Hong Kong continues to war- to suspend the rules and pass the bill praising the staff members who helped rant special treatment different from (H.R. 4270) to prohibit commercial ex- create these bills, not only the one mainland China under U.S. law. ports of certain nonlethal crowd con- under consideration, but the other two It is time we put the Chinese Govern- trol items and defense articles and that deal with Hong Kong. ment on annual notice that further services to the Hong Kong Disciplined Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the erosion of autonomy or a crackdown Services, and for other purposes, as gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. will cause the city, which serves as an amended. MCGOVERN), a great champion for important financial haven for wealthy The Clerk read the title of the bill. human rights. Chinese elites, to lose its special eco- The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise nomic, financial, and trade arrange- H.R. 4270 in support of H.R. 3289, the Hong Kong ment with the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Human Rights and Democracy Act. Further, the legislation authorizes Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman resentatives of the United States of America in sanctions against individuals who vio- Congress assembled, CHRIS SMITH for his incredible leader- late human rights and states that Hong SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ship in introducing this bipartisan leg- Kong visa applicants should not be de- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Placing Re- islation and for all of his work on nied entry to the United States based strictions on Teargas Exports and Crowd human rights. I also thank Chairman on politically motivated arrests based Control Technology to Hong Kong Act’’ or ENGEL and Ranking Member MCCAUL, on their protest activities. the ‘‘PROTECT Hong Kong Act’’. as well as Chairman SHERMAN, for their To be clear, we stand together with SEC. 2. FINDINGS. leadership and their support of this bill the people of Hong Kong and, indeed, Congress finds the following: and bringing it before the House today all the people of China when we express (1) The United Nations High Commissioner for consideration. our concerns about the human rights for Human Rights, along with human rights Behind me is a photograph taken on violations of the Hong Kong and Chi- organizations, has called for an investigation Monday night in Hong Kong’s Chater nese Governments. of the use of crowd control tactics used in Garden. It is estimated that 130,000 Hong Kong which fall short of international Over the years, Hong Kong has pros- standards, including the United Nations people took part in this rally calling on pered and become the financial center Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Offi- the United States Congress to pass the of Asia because of its strong commit- cials and the Basic Principles on the Use of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democ- ment to the rule of law, good govern- Force and Firearms for Law Enforcement Of- racy Act. ance, human rights, and open economic ficials. The Hong Kong people need inter- system. We must use our leverage to (2) United States companies have report- national support, and I am proud that help the people of Hong Kong in their edly provided the Hong Kong Police Force the United States House of Representa- struggle to secure a democratic future with munitions and non-lethal crowd control tives is standing in solidarity with equipment that were reportedly used by the that protects Hong Kong’s autonomy police. Hong Kong in their struggle. and way of life. (3) Hong Kong citizens and the inter- While the protests were sparked by Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support national community have called for changes the extradition bill, the heart of the this legislation, and I urge all of my to the Hong Kong Police’s crowd control tac- discontent is that many of Hong Kong’s colleagues to support this legislation. tics and these requests have gone unheeded political leaders do not represent the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. by the Hong Kong Special Administrative people. Instead, Hong Kong’s leaders Speaker, I yield back the balance of Region Government. are beholden to the Chinese Govern- my time. SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. ment. Millions of Hong Kongers would Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I have It is the policy of the United States— not have to protest in the streets if no additional speakers on this side, so (1) to restrict the export of security assist- they could freely choose their political I yield myself such time as I may con- ance and crime control and detection instru- leaders. ments and equipment to any government sume for the purpose of closing. that engages in a consistent pattern of gross Since the 2014 umbrella movement Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. SMITH for violations of internationally recognized protests, the ‘‘one country, two sys- introducing this legislation. human rights, consistent with the require- tems’’ framework has been rapidly Thirty years since Tiananmen ments of section 502B(a) of the Foreign As- eroding as free expression has been sti- Square and Chinese authorities are sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)); and fled and the space for democratic par- still turning to violence and intimida- (2) to use export controls on crime control ticipation has been restricted. We have tion to crush dissent and attack basic and detection instruments and equipment to seen the prosecution and sentencing of freedoms. With this important legisla- deter the development of a consistent pat- prodemocracy leaders, the disqualifica- tion, we send a clear signal that the tern of human rights abuses, distance the United States from such abuses, and avoid tion and removal of prodemocracy leg- United States stands with the people of contributing to civil disorder in a country or islators, the abduction and arbitrary Hong Kong. region, in accordance with section 742.7(b) of detention of booksellers, and the expel- Mr. Speaker, I hope all Members will part 774 of subtitle B of title 15, Code of Fed- ling of a Financial Times journalist. join me in supporting the passage of eral Regulations.

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The budgetary effects of this Act, for the Hong Kong administers on its own ac- ment of this Act, except as provided in sub- cording to the Basic Law; and pledging section (b), the President shall prohibit the purpose of complying with the Statutory issuance of licenses to export covered de- Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- a path to universal suffrage. fense articles and services and covered muni- mined by reference to the latest statement In 1997—that is when we were here tions items to the Hong Kong Police. titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- doing this—when the handover oc- (b) WAIVER.—The prohibition under sub- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in curred, America was hopeful that the section (a) shall not apply to the issuance of the Congressional Record by the Chairman of people of Hong Kong would achieve this a license with respect to which the President the House Budget Committee, provided that high degree of autonomy that they submits to the appropriate congressional such statement has been submitted prior to were promised, and this was a promise committees, not fewer than 30 days before the vote on passage. that was participated in by the U.K. the date of such issuance, a written certifi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cation that the exports to be covered by such Government. Today, we must sadly license are important to the national inter- ant to the rule, the gentleman from conclude that China has broken that ests and foreign policy goals of the United California (Mr. SHERMAN) and the gen- promise. States, including a description of the manner tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) For years, the people of Hong Kong in which such exports will promote such in- each will control 20 minutes. have faced a barrage of unjust and terests and goals. The Chair recognizes the gentleman harsh restrictions on their freedoms, (c) TERMINATION.—The prohibition under from California. and those who have stood up for their subsection (a) shall terminate on the date on which the President certifies to the appro- GENERAL LEAVE rights have been met with a cruel priate congressional committees that— Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask crackdown. (1) the Hong Kong Police have not engaged unanimous consent that all Members In Congress, Democrats and Repub- in gross violations of human rights during have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- licans, in the House and in the Senate, the 1-year period ending on the date of such tend their remarks and include extra- stand united with the people of Hong certification; and neous materials on H.R. 4270. Kong. If America does not speak out (2) there has been an independent examina- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there for human rights in China because of tion of human rights concerns related to the objection to the request of the gen- commercial interests, then we lose all crowd control tactics of the Hong Kong Po- moral authority to speak out for lice and the Government of the Hong Kong tleman from California? Special Administrative Region has ade- There was no objection. human rights anyplace in the world. quately addressed those concerns. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Since Tiananmen Square 30 years SEC. 5. REPORT ON COVERED DEFENSE ARTI- 1 minute to the gentlewoman from ago, many of us, in a bipartisan way, CLES AND SERVICES AND COVERED California (Ms. PELOSI), Speaker of the have been fighting this fight, and we MUNITIONS ITEMS EXPORTED TO House, a woman who has dedicated dec- have seen that commercial interests THE HONG KONG POLICE. always win. It is always about the (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days ades of her life to the fight for human rights. money. after the date of the enactment of this Act, I lost my innocence on human rights the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank Commerce, in consultation with the heads of the gentleman for yielding, and I thank in America and China all those years ago when I saw that, while we talked a other relevant Federal departments and him for his support of democracy and good talk, when it came right down to agencies, shall jointly submit to the appro- democratic freedom in Hong Kong. priate congressional committees a report it, it was always about the money. I want to salute my colleague, Rep- that lists and provides a description of all Again, to those who want to take the covered defense articles and services and resentative SMITH of New Jersey, with repressive government’s side in this covered munitions items exported to the whom I have worked for decades on discussion, I say to you: What does it Hong Kong Police during the five-year period this subject, whether it is for religious profit a person if he gains the whole ending on such date of enactment. freedom or freedom of expression in world and suffers the loss of his soul? (b) FORM.—The report required by sub- China. section (a) shall be submitted in unclassified We do not want to lose the soul of I thank Mr. MCGOVERN for his impor- form but may include a classified annex. our country for commercial interests, tant leadership as chair of the China SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. whatever those commercial interests In this Act: Commission and as chair of the Tom may be. (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- Lantos Human Rights Commission. It is interesting to hear people say TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional Right now, we are on the PROTECT we have to know both sides of the committees’’ means— Hong Kong Act, as amended, by Mr. story. Do you want to hear both sides? (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of MCGOVERN, and I rise in support of that One side is a very repressive regime the House of Representatives; legislation and, indeed, the bills that that is crushing democratic freedoms (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of are on the floor to support democratic in Hong Kong at the same time that the Senate; and freedom in Hong Kong. (C) the Committee on Banking, Housing, they have tried to destroy the culture, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. Mr. Speaker, for 4 months, the young the language, and the religion, all at (2) COVERED DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERV- people of Hong Kong have sent a stir- the same time as they incarcerate in ICES.—The term ‘‘covered defense articles ring message to the world that the reeducation camps more than 1 mil- and services’’ means defense articles and de- dreams of freedom, justice, and democ- lion—it could be 3 million—Uyghur fense services designated by the President racy can never be extinguished by in- Muslims in China, or they repress reli- under section 38(a)(1) of the Arms Export justice and intimidation. The extraor- gious freedom there. The list goes on Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(a)(1)). dinary outpouring of courage from the and on. (3) COVERED MUNITIONS ITEMS.—The term people of Hong Kong stands in stark ‘‘covered munitions items’’ means— And the other side: young people (A) items controlled under section 742.7 of contrast to a cowardly government speaking out for freedoms, democratic part 742 of subtitle B of title 15, Code of Fed- that refuses to respect the rule of law freedoms, in Hong Kong. They are so eral Regulations (relating to crime control or live up to the ‘‘one country, two sys- impressive. and detection instruments and equipment tems’’ framework, which was guaran- Mr. SMITH and I have worked, as Mr. and related technology and software); and teed more than two decades ago. MCGOVERN has, with some three gen- (B) items listed under the ‘‘600 series’’ of In 1984, before the United Kingdom erations, starting after Tiananmen the Commerce Control List contained in transferred Hong Kong to China, the Square and tanks rolling over young Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of subtitle B of Chinese Government promised a high people who spoke out for democratic title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) HONG KONG.—The term ‘‘Hong Kong’’ degree of autonomy for the territory in freedoms in China; the next generation, has the meaning given such term in section the Joint Declaration on the Question a couple, 15 years later; and now this 3 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of Hong Kong, providing for an inde- generation of young people, so impres- of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5702). pendent executive, legislature, and ju- sive are they that even the more senior

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And that doesn’t mean a de- colleagues CHRIS SMITH and RO trol tactics in Hong Kong. mocracy like this. It means democratic KHANNA, that responds to the excessive Enough is enough. It is time for freedoms, human rights, and the rule of and unnecessary use of force by the American companies to stop selling law in the face of Beijing’s crackdown. Hong Kong police, targeting those en- weapons that are being used to sup- b 1615 gaged in peaceful protest. I want to press peaceful protests. Instead of And Beijing thinks that they can thank the chairman and ranking mem- heeding international calls to stop the rule because of money. It always comes ber of the Foreign Affairs Committee crackdown, the Hong Kong Govern- down to that. I thank Chairman for bringing this bill so quickly before ment continues to make matters worse. MCGOVERN and Congressman SMITH for the House for consideration. their work to ensure an honest ac- The PROTECT Hong Kong Act pro- On October 1 alone, 269 arrests of pro- counting of the situation in Hong hibits U.S. exports of defense articles, testers, spanning the ages of 12 to 71 Kong, and to ensure accountability for munitions, and police equipment to were made. Two teenage protesters had those responsible for the crackdown. Hong Kong. Specifically, it stops U.S. been shot with live ammunition, and We are grateful to Chairman MCGOV- exports of teargas, pepper spray, gre- the uptick of violence against journal- ERN for his leadership on this PRO- nades, rubber bullets, guns, semiauto- ists has further served to inflame pub- TECT Hong Kong Act which suspends matic rifles, and such defense articles lic anger against the government and sales of crowd control technology and and munitions to the police. the police. other equipment to the Hong Kong Po- Let’s be clear about what is hap- Instead of establishing an inde- lice Force, as Mr. SHERMAN pointed out pening in Hong Kong right now. Mil- pendent commission of inquiry on po- earlier. I thank Mr. SHERMAN for his lions of people from all walks of life, lice conduct to deescalate the situa- work on this and thank him for his res- including: young people, students, tion, the Hong Kong Government has olution calling for the Hong Kong Gov- women, seniors, entrepreneurs, teach- formally invoked the Emergency Regu- ernment to address protestors’ de- ers, civil servants, and workers are lations Ordinance to ban the use of mands and condemning police bru- standing up to the most powerful, au- masks during public assemblies. This is tality, in addition to China’s efforts to thoritarian government in the world. an impractical and draconian step to falsely accuse U.S. diplomats of fueling Protesters have inspired the world as move the city closer to martial law. unrest. they risk their lives, their health, their The Hong Kong Government should Last week, Martin Lee, the grand- jobs, and their education to fight for repeal this regulation and refrain from father of Hong Kong democracy—we the future of Hong Kong. They are bypassing oversight and scrutiny by started working with him decades savvy and strategic. They are using the legislative council in making ad ago—said: ‘‘We fear Hong Kong will be- technology to mobilize, stay anony- hoc regulations. An intensified crack- come just another Chinese city.’’ That mous, and organize. They are capturing down will only escalate and promote means one without any of the freedoms and extinguishing teargas containers. violence, and further tarnish the rep- that they were guaranteed. The future They have taken down, taken apart, utation of Hong Kong and its police of Hong Kong, the future of autonomy, and shown the world increasing sur- force. freedom, and justice for millions is at veillance cameras that monitor every- At a minimum, it is beyond time for stake. day Hong Kongers. They are using art, Congress to send a clear message that America must stand with Hong Kong. music, laser pointers, and the projec- the United States supports the people It is very interesting that in the first tion of messages on building to high- of Hong Kong, and that we will no weeks of the demonstration, the first light their struggle. longer provide assistance to crack months of the demonstration, 2 million They organized a human chain of down on pro-democracy protesters. I people, mostly young people, were in 200,000 people spanning 37 miles. Ten- urge all of my colleagues to support the streets. And people were saying: ants in Hong Kong’s residential build- H.R. 4270, the PROTECT Hong Kong Oh, my heavens, 2 million people turn- ings organize the shouting of slogans Act. ing out. And you remember that 2 mil- from their windows every night with Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. lion is 25 percent of the population of calls and responses echoing throughout Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Hong Kong which is 8 million people. It the city. The people of Hong Kong have may consume. is 25 percent of the population that was made their voices loud and clear. Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me say, in the streets. And the beat goes on. I appreciate and respect the eloquent Hopefully, they will hear from this But instead of listening to them, the remarks of the Speaker just a few mo- Congress our support for their human Chinese and Hong Kong Governments ments ago. We are united on Hong rights, and that we will not sell our have mishandled the situation at every Kong. I think that is very clear, and we souls for money at the expense of our turn. The world has now seen eye- have been working together, along values. witness evidence compiled by journal- I also want to thank the distin- ists and the media showing that police with a number of other Members, in- guished chairman of the committee, have used excessive force and used cluding some former Members, like Mr. ELIOT ENGEL, for his leadership on equipment in violation of manufac- Frank Wolf from Virginia, who are all of this over time. I urge an ‘‘aye’’ turer guidelines and international united in believing that freedom, and vote on all of the above to join in bi- standards. democracy, and respect for human partisan, bicameral support for the We have seen the police firing rubber rights is everybody’s business, and ev- people of Hong Kong. bullets and bean bag rounds at peaceful erybody is entitled to it. These are Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. protesters at close range. We have seen God-given rights. So, again, I want to Speaker, I reserve the balance of my them launching teargas canisters, from thank the Speaker for her wonderful time. high buildings and directly at individ- remarks. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield uals, into crowded and enclosed areas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support 5 minutes to the gentleman from Mas- We have seen them failing to give of H.R. 4270, the PROTECT Hong Kong sachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN), the author demonstrators visible and audible Act, sponsored by Chairman JIM of this important bill, a stalwart sup- warning before firing, and we have seen MCGOVERN, and I am very proud to be porter of human rights. them use batons to beat and subdue a cosponsor on it. The PROTECT Hong Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I want demonstrators and disperse journalists. Kong Act mandates export restrictions to thank my colleague from California In fact, the situation has been so bad on defense articles and munitions to for his leadership. that in June, the British Government the Hong Kong police.

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The people of Hong Kong are tect them. strong support of H.R. 4270, the ‘‘PROTECT rightfully furious about well-docu- I remember when China took over Hong Kong Act.’’ mented cases of excessive force, brutal Hong Kong from the U.K. and said that H.R. 4270 calls for the President to prohibit tactics, and the tolerance of violence they would adhere to a system of two the issuance of export licenses for nonlethal against protesters and journalists by systems in China, and that the people crowd control items and defense articles to the the government. of Hong Kong would have freedom like Hong Kong police. The Hong Kong police’s actions are they had before to speak their mind. This prohibition will be terminated once the now a cause in and of themselves of And here it is, probably about 20 years Hong Kong police have stopped engaging in a protest. There has been widespread po- later, and that is already being eroded, pattern of gross human rights abuses, and lice misuse of crowd control equipment taken away, and the people of Hong there has been an independent investigation and less lethal weaponry, including in- Kong see that they were promised conducted on policy brutality. cidents that have seriously injured something which isn’t being brought journalists. Police have used teargas, During the 2019 anti-extradition bill and pro- forth from the Beijing regime. democracy protests, the Hong Kong Police rubber bullets, water cannons, sponge Mr. MCGOVERN’s measure would en- grenades, pepper spray, and batons Force used non-lethal crowd control articles sure that American companies are not such as water cannon trucks, tear gas, rubber against demonstrators, some of which, contributing equipment for the Hong indeed, are American-made equipment. bullets, sponge grenades, beanbag rounds, Kong police to use against protesters. batons, pepper spray, pepper balls, and pro- In recent weeks two protesters have This bill also calls on the police to been shot with live rounds. jectile launchers. take the steps needed to address those Hong Kong citizens and the international Meanwhile, while we discuss a move issues from within. When there are in- to ban the sale of such offensive equip- community have called for changes to the stances of police brutality, there must Hong Kong Police’s crowd control tactics and ment, the Hong Kong Government, via be prompt, independent investigations executive fiat, has simultaneously these requests have gone unheeded by the and proper accountability. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region moved to ban the use by demonstrators The PROTECT Hong Kong Act shows government. of defensive equipment used to protect the people of Hong Kong that the I applaud the efforts and sacrifices pro-de- themselves against police attacks; United States stands with them in mocracy activists have made and they ought namely, gas masks and face masks. their fight for their freedoms. It makes The PROTECT Hong Kong Act will to know that the United States fully supports sure that American companies are not prohibit the issuing of licenses for the their desire for freedom and peace, and we facilitating violence against brave export of munitions and crowd control strongly condemn the violent and oppressive Democratic protesters. equipment to the Hong Kong police. tactics of the Hong Kong police. It is a shame that it has come to this, The Secretary of State, in consultation but it is really uplifting to watch peo- When enacted, H.R. 4270 will prohibit the with the Secretary of Commerce and issuance of licenses to export covered de- other relevant Federal agencies, will ple possess enormous courage in the wake of having their lives threatened. fense articles and services and covered muni- also be required to issue a report on tions items to the Hong Kong Disciplined Serv- what has been sold to the Hong Kong In the wake of having their society destroyed, they stood up and they are ices. police over the past several years. As a senior member of the House Com- These prohibitions will remain in ef- standing up to the Beijing regime and to the people who would try to strip mittee on Homeland Security I find it important fect until these incidents are independ- to increase bilateral relations with allies and ently examined and the Hong Kong po- them of their basic freedoms. I think that we all, no matter where abroad to help eliminate the injustices of the lice have demonstrated truly profes- world. sional conduct. we are on this planet, have to admire In sum, the U.S. should not be the brave people of Hong Kong. We had Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join complicit in any way, shape, or form in the good fortune of meeting a number me in supporting H.R. 4270 to confront the violence being used to squash the le- of the protesters when Speaker PELOSI pattern of gross human rights abuses which gitimate demands guaranteed to the called a press conference a few weeks pose a strong threat to the democratic values Hong Kong people by international ago, and we talked about this bill. It we work to protect. treaty. That is unacceptable, and it is was really heartening to be able to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The contrary to U.S. interests, and it is speak to these young people one-on- question is on the motion offered by contrary to U.S. law. one. These are young people who have the gentleman from California (Mr. I strongly support unanimous sup- shown just enormous amounts of cour- SHERMAN) that the House suspend the port for this measure, and I reserve the age. And they should know that the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4270, as balance of my time. United States will always support amended. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield them, will continue to support them, The question was taken; and (two- 5 minutes to the gentleman from New and we won’t stop until the people of thirds being in the affirmative) the York (Mr. ENGEL), the chair of the full Hong Kong have their democracy and rules were suspended and the bill, as Foreign Affairs Committee, a stalwart the freedom they deserve. amended, was passed. supporter of human rights. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to The title of the bill was amended so Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank my join me in supporting H.R. 4270. as to read: ‘‘A bill to prohibit commer- friend for yielding to me. He is a valued cial exports of certain nonlethal crowd b 1630 member of the House Foreign Affairs control items and defense articles and Committee. Let me start by thanking Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. services to the Hong Kong Police, and Mr. MCGOVERN for his hard work on Speaker, I have no further requests for for other purposes.’’. this legislation. time, so I yield back the balance of my A motion to reconsider was laid on The relationship between the United time. the table. States and Hong Kong is rooted in our Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield shared values. Among them are a fierce myself such time as I may consume for f belief in the freedom of speech, and the the purpose of closing. right to assemble. That is why the The people of Hong Kong have the MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT American people are so troubled by the right to peaceably assemble without images coming out of Hong Kong late- fear of violence. They need to know A message in writing from the Presi- ly. that their friends in the United States dent of the United States was commu- Hundreds of thousands of protesters are not providing tools of the violent nicated to the House by Miss Kaitlyn who have taken to the streets have repression being used against them. Roberts, one of his secretaries.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:11 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.018 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H8128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2019 COMMENDING GOVERNMENT OF tentially in violation of the Vienna Conven- Back in December, Canada arrested CANADA FOR UPHOLDING RULE tion on Diplomatic Relations, done at Vi- and extradited the chief financial offi- OF LAW AND EXPRESSING CON- enna April 18, 1961; cer of Chinese company Huawei for her CERN OVER ACTIONS BY GOV- Whereas, on January 14, 2019, a third Cana- role in violating American sanctions dian, Robert Schellenberg, in Chinese cus- law. The Canadians were completely in ERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S RE- tody for drug smuggling, had his case re- PUBLIC OF CHINA viewed and his 15-year sentence changed to the right here. They were upholding Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I move to the death penalty; the rule of law. China launched an outrageous re- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Whereas the Department of State’s Coun- sponse, arresting two innocent Cana- lution (H. Res. 521) commending the try Report on Human Rights Practices for dian citizens on trumped-up charges. Government of Canada for upholding 2018 stated that ‘‘[a]rbitrary arrest and detention remained serious problems’’ in China These men are still languishing in Chi- the rule of law and expressing concern and that Chinese judges ‘‘regularly received na’s detention and legal process limbo, over actions by the Government of the political guidance on pending cases, includ- deprived of their freedom and denied People’s Republic of China in response ing instructions on how to rule, from both basic consular rights—rights that all to a request from the United States the government and the CCP [Chinese Com- countries should honor—solely because Government to the Government of Can- munist Party], particularly in politically China wanted to use them in a political ada for the extradition of a Huawei sensitive cases’’; and Whereas while neither Michael Kovrig nor bullying tactic. Their rights went out Technologies Co., Ltd., executive. the window. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Michael Spavor has been formally charged with any crime under Chinese law, the Gov- This is an outrageous affront to the tion. rule of law, and we must condemn it. The text of the resolution is as fol- ernment of the People’s Republic of China formally arrested them on May 6, 2019, fol- H. Res. 521 denounces this practice by lows: lowing their detention on December 10, 2018: China and sends a clear signal that the H. RES. 521 Now, therefore, be it United States Congress stands with Whereas, on December 1, 2018, Canadian au- Resolved, That the House of Representa- Canada in demanding the immediate thorities detained Huawei Technologies Co., tives— release of their innocent citizens. Ltd., chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou (1) commends the Government of Canada Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to based on an arrest warrant issued pursuant for upholding the rule of law and complying join me in supporting this good meas- with its international legal obligations, in- to a request made by the United States ure, and I reserve the balance of my under the Extradition Treaty Between the cluding those pursuant to the Extradition Treaty Between the United States of Amer- time. United States of America and Canada, signed Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield at Washington December 3, 1971; ica and Canada, signed at Washington De- cember 3, 1971; myself such time as I may consume. Whereas, on January 24, 2019, the United Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong States filed a superseding indictment in the (2) commends the Government of Canada United States District Court for the Eastern for providing consular access and due process support of this resolution commending District of New York against Huawei Tech- for Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., chief fi- the Government of Canada for uphold- nologies Co., Ltd. (‘‘Huawei’’), Huawei De- nancial officer Meng Wanzhou; ing the rule of law and expressing con- vice USA Inc., Skycom Tech Co. Ltd. (3) expresses concern over the Government cern about China’s use of hostage di- (‘‘Skycom’’), and Meng Wanzhou; of the People’s Republic of China’s apparent plomacy. Whereas the January 24, 2019, indictment arbitrary detention and abusive treatment of I thank Chairman ENGEL for cospon- charges two counts of bank fraud, two counts Canadian nationals Michael Spavor and Mi- soring this resolution with me. As al- of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, one chael Kovrig in apparent retaliation for the ways, we work in a very bipartisan way Government of Canada’s detention of Meng count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, on this committee. one count of wire fraud, one count of con- Wanzhou; and (4) joins the Government of Canada in call- This resolution recognizes Canada’s spiracy to defraud the United States, two help with the extradition of Huawei counts of conspiracy to violate the Inter- ing for the immediate release of Michael national Emergency Economic Powers Act, Spavor and Michael Kovrig and for due proc- Technologies’ chief financial officer, two counts of violations of the International ess for Canadian national Robert Meng Wanzhou. It also expresses con- Emergency Economic Powers Act, one count Schellenberg. cern with China’s retaliatory and hos- of money laundering conspiracy, and one The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tile actions against Canadian citizens count of conspiracy to obstruct justice; ant to the rule, the gentleman from detained in China. Whereas the January 24, 2019, indictment New York (Mr. ENGEL) and the gen- China’s hostage diplomacy is abhor- charges that ‘‘Huawei operated Skycom as tleman from Texas (Mr. MCCAUL) each rent. As retaliation for Canada’s arrest an unofficial subsidiary to obtain otherwise will control 20 minutes. of Ms. MENG, Canadian citizens Mi- prohibited U.S.-origin goods, technology, and chael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have services, including banking services, for The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York. been detained in China since last year. Huawei’s Iran-based business while con- They have been denied due process and cealing the link to Huawei’’; GENERAL LEAVE have been subjected to harsh condi- Whereas the United States Government is Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- seeking the extradition of Meng Wanzhou; tions, such as limited consular access, imous consent that all Members have 5 no attorney representation, and Whereas Canadian authorities granted legislative days in which to revise and Meng Wanzhou access to Chinese consular of- lengthy interrogations. Meanwhile, Ms. extend their remarks and include ex- ficials, and she was able to engage a lawyer MENG has received proper treatment in of her choice and was released on bail pend- traneous material on H. Res. 521. Canadian custody and is currently re- ing the outcome of the extradition hearing; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there leased on bail. Whereas the Chinese Ministry of Foreign objection to the request of the gen- The cases show the stark contrast be- Affairs strongly urged Canada ‘‘to imme- tleman from New York? tween Canada’s commitment to the diately release’’ Meng Wanzhou and threat- There was no objection. rule of law and China’s. ened that otherwise ‘‘it will definitely have Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- I commend Canada and regret that grave consequences, and [Canada] will have self such time as I may consume. to bear the full responsibility for it’’; Canadian citizens are paying the price Mr. Speaker, this is a good, bipar- of China’s malfeasance. Canada’s citi- Whereas the Government of the People’s tisan resolution, and I was glad to join Republic of China detained Canadian dip- zens must be released immediately. lomat Michael Kovrig and Canadian execu- Ranking Member MCCAUL as a cospon- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tive Michael Spavor on December 10, 2018, in sor of this bill. This measure deals with support this measure. apparent retaliation for the arrest of Meng something that we have all seen late- Mr. Speaker, in closing, I thank the Wanzhou; ly—how China responds to those who people of Canada for standing with us Whereas Michael Spavor and Michael go against the Chinese Communist Par- to uphold the rule of law and assist in Kovrig have faced harsh conditions while in ty’s agenda. Whether we are talking the extradition of Huawei’s CFO, who detention that include limited consular ac- about individuals, private companies, is accused of willfully violating United cess, no access to a lawyer, being unable to or countries, China doesn’t hesitate to turn off the lights at night, and lengthy in- States sanctions to proliferate tech- terrogations, including in the case of Mr. extort, coerce, and punish those who nology to Iran. It is unacceptable that Kovrig, about his official activities during challenge it. the Chinese Communist Party is pun- his previous tenure as an accredited dip- Right now, our neighbor to the north, ishing innocent Canadian citizens to lomat in the People’s Republic of China, po- Canada, is experiencing this firsthand. interfere in this criminal process.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:24 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.022 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8129 Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to (B) A local education agency. The Veterans Legacy Program was support this and stand in solidarity (C) A non-profit entity that the Secretary de- launched by VA’s National Cemetery with Canada. Huawei is creeping termines has a demonstrated history of commu- Administration in order to resurrect nity engagement. around the world with 5G technology. (D) Another recipient the Secretary deter- the stories of veterans interred at na- Everywhere we see One Belt, One Road, mines to be appropriate. tional cemeteries, to educate future we see 5G being planted down in these (3) USE OF FUNDS.—A recipient of a grant generations, and to honor the legacy of countries. They literally steal data under this section may use the grant amount our Nation’s heroes. from these countries, now covering half to— This program is a broad collection of of the globe. (A) conduct research related to national, public history materials that tell the State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries; We are in a race with China, and we (B) produce education materials that teach story of America’s veterans buried in need to combat their espionage and in- about the history of veterans interred in na- national cemeteries. It supports the tellectual property theft. tional, State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries; and National Cemetery Administration’s Mr. Speaker, I urge support, and I (C) promote community engagement with the mission to honor and memorialize our yield back the balance of my time. histories of veterans interred in national, State, veterans by creating educational mate- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries. rials that local educators can use to self such time as I may consume for (4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—A grant awarded teach their students and others about under this section may not exceed $500,000. the purpose of closing. (b) REGULATIONS.—If the Secretary establishes the veterans buried in local cemeteries. Mr. Speaker, again, I thank Ranking a grant program under this section, the Sec- Currently, the National Cemetery Member MCCAUL for his leadership in retary shall prescribe regulations regarding— Administration awards Federal con- introducing this measure and his hard (1) the evaluation of applications for grants tracts to colleges, universities, and work in seeing its passage. under the program; and other institutions to support the Vet- China is flouting the international (2) administration of the program. erans Legacy Program. These contract (c) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than two rule of law, targeting anyone who goes years after the Secretary establishes a grant awards are used to develop specific cur- against them. And now, they have our program under this section, the Secretary shall ricula. ally Canada in their crosshairs. submit to the committees on Veterans’ Affairs of Eligible recipients of these contracts This is a commonsense resolution the House of Representatives and the Senate a include institutions of higher learning, that shows the United States condemns report regarding the determination of the Sec- local education agencies, nonprofit en- this behavior and stands with our ally retary whether the grant program is a finan- tities the Secretary determines have a and with the families of those unjustly cially effective means to promote the purposes in demonstrated history of community subsection (a)(3). engagement, or any other recipient the detained. (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support (1) The term ‘‘Veterans Legacy Program’’ Secretary deems appropriate. it, and I urge my colleagues to do the means the program of the National Cemetery Contract funds can also be used to same. I thank Mr. MCCAUL for intro- Administration that is responsible for providing conduct research related to national, ducing it, and I yield back the balance engagement and educational tools and opportu- State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries of my time. nities to the public regarding the service and and produce educational materials The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sacrifice of veterans interred in national, State, about or promote community engage- or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries. ment with the history of the veterans question is on the motion offered by (2) The term ‘‘institution of higher learning’’ the gentleman from New York (Mr. has the meaning given that term in section interred at those cemeteries. The max- ENGEL) that the House suspend the 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code. imum contract amount is $500,000. rules and agree to the resolution, H. (3) The term ‘‘local educational agency’’ has Presently, 16 separate contracts have Res. 521. the meaning given that term in section 8101 of been awarded, which have produced an The question was taken; and (two- the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of impressive array of digital and nondig- thirds being in the affirmative) the 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ital resources. rules were suspended and the resolu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cemetery directors say that they are tion was agreed to. ant to the rule, the gentleman from pleased to see students visiting the A motion to reconsider was laid on California (Mr. TAKANO) and the gen- cemeteries as part of their studies. the table. tleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID P. This renewed interest, by the young ROE) each will control 20 minutes. and old alike, revives the lives and sto- f The Chair recognizes the gentleman ries of American veterans. ESTABLISHING A GRANT PRO- from California. However, the National Cemetery Ad- GRAM FOR CEMETERY RE- GENERAL LEAVE ministration and the institutions of SEARCH AND PRODUCING EDU- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask higher education that most often re- CATIONAL MATERIALS unanimous consent that all Members ceive and utilize these contracts tell us Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I move to may have 5 legislative days in which to that working with grants is much more suspend the rules and pass the bill revise and extend their remarks and to efficient and easier for them to admin- (H.R. 2385) to permit the Secretary of insert extraneous material on H.R. ister than contracts. Veterans Affairs to establish a grant 2385, as amended. For instance, grants allow an award program to conduct cemetery research The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there cycle that more closely aligns with the and produce educational materials for objection to the request of the gen- academic calendar of schools and col- the Veterans Legacy Program, as tleman from California? leges. Administrators of the Veterans amended. There was no objection. Legacy Program said grant programs The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield would help increase the reach of the The text of the bill is as follows: myself such time as I may consume. program beyond large universities to Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. H.R. 2385 smaller groups that want to become in- 2385, as amended. This bill was intro- volved. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- duced by Representative CONOR LAMB, resentatives of the United States of America in A grant program also allows for fast- Congress assembled, vice chair of the Committee on Vet- er funding. Contracts involve a one- erans’ Affairs. It would permit the Sec- SECTION 1. GRANTS FOR CEMETERY RESEARCH time payment for work at the end of AND THE PRODUCTION OF EDU- retary of the VA to use grants rather the project. A grant configuration, CATIONAL MATERIALS. than Federal contracts to fund ceme- however, would allow for fluid and reg- (a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.— tery research programs and produce ular payments throughout the course (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans educational materials as part of the of the work. Affairs may establish a grant program to con- Veterans Legacy Program. Switching Memorializing veterans is a primary duct cemetery research and produce educational to a grant program would ease many responsibility of this committee, and materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. (2) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.—The Secretary may administrative burdens associated with we need to support innovative ideas for award a grant under this section to any of the Federal contracts, allow for more time- bringing energy and interest into na- following entities: ly payment, and broaden the reach of tional veterans’ cemeteries. The Vet- (A) An institution of higher learning. the program to smaller organizations. erans Legacy Program is just that.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:11 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.023 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H8130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2019 Those currently working with the Anyone who has ever served under- significant ties to the cemetery they program at the National Cemetery Ad- stands that feeling, that total commit- didn’t know anything about. This al- ministration, in institutions of higher ment to the cause and lack of desire for lows discovery of family and neighbor- learning, and in community groups tell recognition. But we do programs like hood ties and encourages cultural de- us that a grant program, as opposed to the Veterans Legacy Project because velopment within the community. a Federal contract program, would we need to communicate that same To date, her program has produced solve most, if not all, of the adminis- spirit of sacrifice to the next genera- dozens of lesson plans, and she has trative problems related to accessing tion, and that is what this project can worked with over 2,700 students in funds in a consistent and flexible way. do. local public schools, including the H.R. 2385 does that by simply allow- The graves in these national ceme- Sherman Indian High School. ing the VA to provide grant funding to teries and the memorials that we find I also want to say that one of the he- the Veterans Legacy Program. there cause young people, especially, to roes that is buried at that cemetery, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of slow down in a world that is speeding Riverside National Cemetery, is my time. up, and they express a confidence in Ysmael ‘‘Smiley’’ Villegas from Casa Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. the thing it is that they memorialize. Blanca, who earned the Medal of Honor Speaker, I yield myself such time as I They tell young people that there are by charging enemy foxholes in World may consume. things that are permanent in this War II. He was killed 1 day short of his Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support world, as hard as that is to believe, and 21st birthday. of H.R. 2385, as amended. This bill, that there is nothing more permanent Smiley Villegas’ neighborhood, Casa which is sponsored by Congressman than the sacrifices that these men and Blanca, is a small neighborhood of CONOR LAMB from Pennsylvania, a women have made. about 225 families; yet this neighbor- United States Marine Corps veteran, They also tell them that there is one hood of 225 families sent 254 troops to would authorize the Department of thing that is not permanent, which is serve in World War II. Veterans Affairs to award grants in- the freedom that we all live under Mr. Speaker, the Veterans Legacy stead of contracts to educational orga- every single day, and that it has to be Program helps to memorialize veterans nizations that research the lives of refreshed and renewed with the sac- like Smiley and the enormous con- those who are interred in our Nation’s rifices of people in each generation. tributions of minority communities cemeteries. So by expanding this program, mak- like Casa Blanca. I thank Chairman TAKANO for the ing it more accessible to more high amendment he offered during the com- schools and more colleges and more The program recently created an mittee markup of this bill to include community groups, we can spread that interactive web app and digital map- report language to ensure that Con- spirit of sacrifice, of permanence, of ping of Riverside National Cemetery. It gress has the information needed to de- total commitment to the cause of free- includes gravestone tributes from local termine whether this grant program is dom throughout the next generation, students, along with information about financially sound. and I can’t think of any time when the cemetery’s construction, history, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to that has been more needed. and notes of interest, such as Native support H.R. 2385, as amended, and I re- Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues American and indigenous American serve the balance of my time. for supporting this bill. veterans buried there. Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. In Professor Hedge Coke’s words: b 1645 Speaker, I have no further speakers, ‘‘The Legacy Program delivers this ter- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 and I am prepared to close. rific meeting of story and culture to minutes to the gentleman from Penn- Mr. Speaker, I once again encourage the university, K–12 schools, and the sylvania (Mr. LAMB), my good friend all Members to support H.R. 2385, as surrounding cultures and communities and vice chairman of the House Com- amended, and I yield back the balance that make up our region.’’ mittee on Veterans Affairs, a veteran of my time. Mr. Speaker, I wholeheartedly en- himself and author of H.R. 2385. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield courage all of my colleagues to join me Mr. LAMB. Mr. Speaker, I begin by myself the balance of my time. in passing H.R. 2385, and I yield back thanking Chairman TAKANO and Rank- In closing, I do want to mention a the balance of my time. ing Member ROE for their support get- couple of important stories related to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ting this bill through committee, and the Veterans Legacy Program. question is on the motion offered by my Republican colleague, BRIAN Earlier this year, Professor Hedge the gentleman from California (Mr. FITZPATRICK, for cosponsoring it with Coke of the University of California, TAKANO) that the House suspend the me. Riverside presented testimony sup- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2385, as I rise tonight in support of H.R. 2385. porting H.R. 2385, as amended. amended. Mr. Speaker, we are here on the 75th Her research on the veterans buried The question was taken. anniversary of D-Day, and it always at the Riverside National Cemetery— The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the struck me, an American general who by the way, the largest national ceme- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being said, if anyone ever needed proof that tery in terms of its geography in my in the affirmative, the ayes have it. the United States of America fought district. She developed teaching cur- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, on that I for a cause and not for conquest, it is ricula for local teachers. She has re- demand the yeas and nays. that when we invaded another con- markable energy in the remarkable at- The yeas and nays were ordered. tinent halfway around the world, the tention that she has brought to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- only soil we ever asked to maintain cemetery. Her students use her edu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- was enough to bury our own dead. cational programs to revitalize the sto- ceedings on this motion will be post- It has been true, throughout genera- ries of the men and women buried poned. tions, that veterans ask very little rec- there. ognition or very little thanks for their And, Mr. Speaker, at our hearing, f service. I have it on good authority Professor Hedge Coke told us that the that, when they built the monument to Veterans Legacy Program doesn’t just VA WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY ACT World War II here in Washington, D.C., bring students and community mem- OF 2019 throughout that whole year, there were bers to the cemeteries; it takes the his- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I move to a number of veterans who approached tory of the cemeteries back to the suspend the rules and pass the bill the construction site after hours or classrooms. Undergraduates, graduate (H.R. 1199) to direct the Secretary of early in the morning, and they handed students, and recent alumni of UC Riv- Veterans Affairs to conduct a study re- their dog tags to the people who were erside go to local classrooms, from kin- garding the accessibility of websites of working there and just asked them to dergarten through high school, to fos- the Department of Veterans Affairs to throw them down in the pit underneath ter this programming. individuals with disabilities. those big stone pillars that they were She said that in almost every class- The Clerk read the title of the bill. putting in the monument. room, a good third of the students have The text of the bill is as follows:

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OF WEBSITES OF THE DEPARTMENT In fact, VA has had more than 20 years OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO INDIVID- to comply with the law. 1199, and I reserve the balance of my UALS WITH DISABILITIES. Mr. Speaker, this was especially con- time. (a) STUDY.—Not later than 180 days after cerning last year when the Veteran Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. the date of the enactment of this Act, the Crisis Line was updated, and because Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall examine the chat feature was no longer acces- may consume. all websites (including attached files and sible for the visually impaired, it left Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support web-based applications) of the Department of of H.R. 1199, the VA Website Accessi- Veterans Affairs to determine whether such blind veterans unable to access this lifesaving resource. bility Act of 2019. This bill would re- websites are accessible to individuals with quire the Department of Veterans Af- disabilities in accordance with section 508 of Other barriers visually impaired vet- the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. erans face when accessing VA websites fairs to examine all websites, apps, at- 794d). include forms that are incompatible tachments, and electronic forms, deter- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after with the screen reader software or mine which are inaccessible to vet- completing the study under subsection (a), magnification programs; small buttons erans with disabilities, and develop a the Secretary shall submit a report to Con- that are hidden among other items, plan to make each of them accessible. gress regarding such study. The report shall Visually impaired veterans, in par- making them very difficult to find; ele- include the following: ticular, often face barriers to accessing ments like checked boxes and buttons (1) A list of each website, file, or web-based information from VA because they are that are not properly labeled; and ta- application described in subsection (a) that directed to forms or pages that are in- is not accessible to individuals with disabil- bles that cannot be navigated cell by compatible with screen readers. This ities in accordance with section 508 of the cell so screen reader software and mag- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d). bill would require VA to take system- nification programs cannot read them. atic action to address these issues, en- (2) For each website, file, or web-based ap- Now, H.R. 1199 does not propose any plication identified under paragraph (1), a suring that all veterans are able to ac- changes to existing Federal law; in- description of the barriers to bringing such cess needed VA information. website, file, or web-based application into stead, it requires VA to examine all of Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- compliance with the requirements of such its websites to determine whether or leagues to support H.R. 1199, and I re- section, including barriers relating to staff- not they are accessible to individuals serve the balance of my time. ing. with disabilities so it can comply with Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 (3) The plan of the Secretary to bring each the law. minutes to the gentlewoman from Vir- website, file, or web-based application identi- H.R. 1199 also requires VA to compile fied in the list under paragraph (1) into com- ginia (Mrs. LURIA), my good friend and a complete list of noncompliant chairman of the Subcommittee on Dis- pliance with the requirements of section 508 websites and kiosks and submit a plan of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. ability Assistance and Memorial Af- 794d). to Congress detailing how it plans to fairs, also the sponsor of H.R. 1199 and (c) DEFINITION OF WEBSITE.—In this sec- bring those websites into legal compli- a veteran herself. tion, the term ‘‘website’’ includes a kiosk at ance. Mrs. LURIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise a Department of Veterans Affairs medical fa- Mr. Speaker, the Blinded Veterans today in support of this commonsense cility, the use of which is required to check Association estimates there are cur- and bipartisan bill to make VA in for scheduled appointments. rently over 130,000 legally blind vet- websites accessible and understandable The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- erans living in this country and an- for all veterans. ant to the rule, the gentleman from other 1.5 million veterans with low vi- Our servicemembers put themselves California (Mr. TAKANO) and the gen- sion. But last year, over 42,000 of these in harm’s way to protect American tleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID P. veterans had cases open with a visual freedom. It is only right that Congress ROE) each will control 20 minutes. impairment services team coordinator uphold our end of the promise by giv- The Chair recognizes the gentleman at VA because they could not access ing them the care that they earned. from California. websites and mobile apps. One of my top priorities in Congress GENERAL LEAVE The number of visually impaired vet- is eliminating barriers preventing our Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask erans is expected to grow as the U.S. bravest men and women from receiving unanimous consent that all Members population ages in the next 20 years. quality medical care, as well as dis- may have 5 legislative days in which to We cannot wait another 20 years for VA ability, vocational, and educational revise and extend their remarks and to to comply with the law. benefits. insert extraneous material on H.R. This growing population will need to I met with a group of blinded vet- 1199. access VA’s websites, apps, medical erans, and they explained that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there center information kiosks, telehealth structure of the VA websites makes it objection to the request of the gen- tools, disability benefits, and other difficult for them to learn about treat- tleman from California? programs and services administered by ments and schedule their doctor ap- There was no objection. VA both now and for the foreseeable fu- pointments. I knew I had to act. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield ture. To remedy this problem, I introduced myself such time as I may consume. Since many veterans are comfortable the VA Website Accessibility Act, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. accessing information, scheduling ap- which will require the Secretary of 1199, the VA Website Accountability pointments, and communicating using Veterans Affairs to conduct a study of Act of 2019, introduced by Representa- information technology, visually im- the accessibility of VA websites for tive ELAINE LURIA, chair of our Sub- paired veterans want the same access veterans with disabilities. Upon com- committee on Disability Assistance to these tools that VA offers to other pletion of the study, the Secretary will and Memorial Affairs. This bill directs veterans. be required to report to Congress on VA to conduct a study regarding the When concerns about the accessi- the study’s results and provide a plan accessibility of VA websites to individ- bility of websites, documents, and to improve these websites. uals with disabilities. other equipment and media used to This bill will ensure that the ail- Since 1998, Federal law has required communicate with veterans are mini- ments and trauma our servicemembers VA to make electronic and information mized or ignored, some of our Nation’s endured during battle will not prevent technology accessible to people with most vulnerable veterans—those with them from using the resources that VA disabilities. Unimpeded access to VA catastrophic disabilities—are left be- websites have to offer. Veterans af- resources, including websites and mo- hind. fected by blindness or hearing loss have

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Today, we can help Each of these states have major military unanimous consent that all Members thousands of veterans receive better bases including Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Irwin may have 5 legislative days in which to access to healthcare resources. in California and Naval Air Station Pensacola. revise and extend their remarks and to Mr. Speaker, I urge support of the The Department of Veterans Affairs offers insert extraneous material on H.R. VA Website Accessibility Act, H.R. health and welfare services to veterans but 2334. 1199. has fallen short in its task of serving the men- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there b 1700 tal and physical needs of generations of objection to the request of the gen- former troops. tleman from California? Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. The study required by this bill must be en- Speaker, I have no further speakers There was no objection. acted no later than 180 days after the date of Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield and am prepared to close. I yield my- the enactment of this bill. myself such time as I may consume. self such time as I may consume. Once this study has been conducted we will Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the lives Mr. Speaker, I would challenge that be better able to assist veterans with disabil- people who are sight impaired in this of Army Staff Sergeant Marvin ‘‘Rex’’ ities in accessing the website for resources. Young and Marine Corps Private First country have a 75 percent unemploy- It is critical for the United States Congress ment rate, if you look at that. Class Alfred ‘‘Mac’’ Wilson. I thank my to ensure that veterans have access to the re- colleague from Texas (Mr. CONAWAY) The challenge that I do each year and sources they need. what I do to myself when my sight-im- for bringing this bill before us so that Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join we all may be able to pay tribute to paired constituents come to my office me in supporting H.R. 1199 to direct the Sec- is I go back to my small apartment two of our Nation’s heroes. retary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study As soon as the law allowed, both men that I have and I put a blindfold on, regarding the accessibility of websites of the and I try to get around and just do sim- signed up to serve our country during Department of Veterans Affairs to individuals the height of the Vietnam war. It was ple tasks of the day. And you find out with disabilities. how very difficult that is. during this war that both Staff Ser- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The geant Young and Private First Class I could not be more supportive of this question is on the motion offered by legislation, and I thank the gentle- Wilson would ultimately give their the gentleman from California (Mr. lives in defense of our country. woman for bringing it up because, try TAKANO) that the House suspend the on your computer when you can’t see Private First Class Wilson was born rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1199. on January 13, 1948, in Olney, Illinois. to get information you need to get The question was taken; and (two- services. You have to have someone His family moved to Odessa, Texas, in thirds being in the affirmative) the 1950, where he attended local schools there to help you. rules were suspended and the bill was We have the technology available before graduating from Odessa Senior passed. High School in 1967. He enlisted in the today, if it is used at the VA, so that A motion to reconsider was laid on United States Marine Corps Reserve at these men and women who have served the table. Abilene, Texas, on November 1, 1967, this country can also have the access f that every other veteran has. and was discharged to enlist in the Ma- Mr. Speaker, I strongly support this WILSON AND YOUNG MEDAL OF rine Corps on January 14, 1968. bill, H.R. 1199, and I yield back the bal- HONOR VA CLINIC At the time of his death, Private ance of my time. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I move to First Class Wilson was a rifleman with Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I have no suspend the rules and pass the bill Company M, 3rd Battalion, 9th Ma- further speakers and am prepared to (H.R. 2334) to designate the Depart- rines, 3rd Marine Division. close. ment of Veterans Affairs community- Staff Sergeant Young was born on Mr. Speaker, I, again, want to urge based outpatient clinic in Odessa, May 11, 1947, in Alpine, Texas, the all of my colleagues to join me in pass- Texas, as the ‘‘Wilson and Young Medal youngest of three children born to Roy ing H.R. 1199, Mrs. LURIA’s legislation, of Honor VA Clinic’’. Clinton and Marilyn Young. and I yield back the balance of my The Clerk read the title of the bill. He joined the Army from Odessa, time. The text of the bill is as follows: Texas, in September 1966 and by Au- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in H.R. 2334 gust 21, 1968, was serving as a staff sergeant in Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th strong support of H.R. 1199, the ‘‘Directing of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a resentatives of the United States of America in Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Divi- study regarding the accessibility of websites of Congress assembled, sion. the Department of Veterans Affairs to individ- SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF WILSON AND At two different points of the Viet- uals with disabilities.’’ YOUNG MEDAL OF HONOR VA CLIN- nam war, these two brave men gave H.R. 1199 permits the Secretary of VA to IC. their lives to support the mission of use grants rather than federal contracts to (a) FINDING.—Congress finds that Private their respective units and were both First Class Alfred ‘‘Mac’’ Wilson of the Ma- posthumously awarded the Medal of fund cemetery research programs and rine Corps and Staff Sergeant Marvin ‘‘Rex’’ produce educational materials as part of the Young of the Army were both posthumously Honor. Veterans Legacy Program. awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic For Private First Class Wilson, it This bill directs the Department of Veterans actions in the Vietnam War. was March 3, 1969, when the first pla- Affairs (VA) to report to Congress regarding (b) DESIGNATION.—The Department of Vet- toon of Company M was ambushed by the accessibility of VA websites (including erans Affairs community-based outpatient the North Vietnamese Army after re- attatched files and web based applications) to clinic in Odessa, Texas, shall after the date turning from patrol. Intense automatic individuals with disabilities. of the enactment of this Act be known and weapons fire and grenade attacks designated as the ‘‘Wilson and Young Medal wounded the platoon’s gunner and as- According to the United States Census Bu- of Honor VA Clinic’’. reau 31,390 residents in Harris County, Texas (c) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, sistant gunner. are disabled veterans and this study would map, regulation, document, paper, or other Acting as squad leader, Private Wil- greatly benefit them. record of the United States to the facility re- son put himself in between enemy fire The report shall indentify websites, files, and ferred to in subsection (b) shall be deemed to and his men to retrieve the machine applications that are not accessible to such in- be a reference to the ‘‘Wilson and Young gun from the wounded marines so that dividuals and include the VA’s plan to make Medal of Honor VA Clinic’’. his platoon could maintain a heavy each of them accessible. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- volume of fire against the enemy. There are 21.8 million veterans of the U.S. ant to the rule, the gentleman from When he reached the M–60 machine armed forces as of 2014, according the Cen- California (Mr. TAKANO) and the gen- gun, a North Vietnamese soldier threw sus Bureau, approximately 10 percent of tleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID P. a grenade at him, landing between Pri- whom are women. ROE) each will control 20 minutes. vate First Class Wilson and another

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Because of his selfless act of valor, Both of these men received posthumously the Medal of Honor, our his platoon members were able to give DAV, country’s highest tribute, for their ac- maximum effort to aggressively and DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, successfully defeat the enemy. tions. Lufkin, TX, April 24, 2019. On August 21, 1968, a regimental sized Even these many years after their Chairman MARK TAKANO, force of the North Vietnamese Army deaths, their memories live on as ex- House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, attacked Staff Sergeant Young’s pla- Washington, DC. amples of true courage, selflessness, Ranking Member PHIL ROE, toon while on a reconnaissance mis- and love of country. I commend Con- House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, sion. Staff Sergeant Young assumed gressman CONAWAY for introducing this Washington, DC. command of the platoon after the act- bill in their honor. DEAR CHAIRMAN TAKANO AND RANKING ing platoon leader was killed, orga- MEMBER ROE: On the behalf of the Disabled nizing and deploying his men to repel This bill is supported by the entire American Veterans, Department of Texas, I the enemy force. Texas delegation, in both the House am honored to extend my support to the ef- While wave after wave of the enemy and the Senate, as well as by several forts of U.S. Representative K. Michael Con- away and the Members of Congress from attacked, he courageously moved from veterans’ service organizations throughout Texas. Texas to rename the Department of Veterans position to position, encouraging and Affairs outpatient clinic in Odessa, Texas to directing fire at the North Vietnamese Mr. Speaker, this is something very the ‘‘Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Army while exposing himself to enemy near and dear and personal to me. I am Clinic’’. bullets. a Vietnam-era veteran myself. I re- As Medal of honor recipients raised in Odessa, it is fitting that Allied ‘‘Mac’’ Wil- When Staff Sergeant Young noticed member, all too often, seeing these that parts of his squad were unable to son and Marvin ‘‘Rex’’ Young be memorial- American heroes who never got to see ized by naming a facility that serves their retreat, he fought his way to them, de- their families, their children, or their brothers and sisters in arms in their time of spite sustaining a critical head injury, grandchildren because of the sacrifice need. It is a testament to their bravery and so they could safely withdraw. While that they gave for this country: their self-sacrifice. May it also be a reminder for fighting with the squad as it fought its life, the greatest sacrifice they could. us all to live up to their examples. way to the rear, Staff Sergeant Young Sincerely, was seriously wounded in the arm and And we stand here in this great coun- TERESA JOHNIKEN, his leg was badly shattered. try, free, because of what these men Adjutant/Treasurer. Without wanting to slow the retreat did. And I hope that people in Odessa, VETERNS OF FOREIGN WARS, of his squad, he refused assistance and Texas, take as much pride as I do. Ten- Austin, TX, June 5, 2019. ordered their withdrawal while pro- nessee and Texas have a great connec- Chairman MARK TAKANO, viding protective cover until the tion, as the Speaker knows, and I take House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, enemy engulfed his position. great pride, in Tennessee, in having the Washington, DC. These two heroes sacrificed their privilege today to be on this floor de- Ranking Member PHIL ROE, lives for their fellow servicemembers bating this bill and bestowing this House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and our freedom. Washington, DC. honor on these two heroes. DEAR CHAIRMAN TAKANO AND RANKING Mr. Speaker, my colleagues and I, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of MEMBER ROE: On the behalf of the Texas Vet- and a grateful Nation, owe a debt of my time. erans of Foreign Wars, I am honored to ex- gratitude to Private First Class Alfred tend my support to the efforts of U.S. Rep- ‘‘Mac’’ Wilson and Staff Sergeant Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I include resentative K. Michael Conaway and the Marvin ‘‘Rex’’ Young, and to their fam- in the RECORD letters from The Amer- Members of Congress from Texas to rename ilies and to their legacies. ican Legion, Department of Texas; the Department of Veterans Affairs Out- I fully support the naming of the De- from the DAV, Disabled American Vet- patient Clinic in Odessa, Texas to the ‘‘Wil- son and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic’’. partment of Veterans Affairs commu- erans, Department of Texas; and the As Medal of Honor recipients raised in nity-based outpatient clinic in Odessa, VFW, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Odessa, it is fitting that Alfred ‘‘Mac’’ Wil- Texas, as the ‘‘Wilson and Young Medal support of Mr. CONAWAY’s bill to name son and Marvin ‘‘Rex’’ Young be memorial- of Honor VA Clinic’’ so that we never the clinic in Texas after these gentle- ized by naming a facility that serves their forget their sacrifices. men. brothers and sisters in arms in their time of Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to need. It is a testament to their bravery and THE AMERICAN LEGION, self-sacrifice. May it also be a reminder for vote ‘‘yes’’ on this bill and urge our DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, Senate colleagues to take up this bill us all to live up to their examples. Austin, TX, May 30, 2019. Sincerely, without delay, and I reserve the bal- Chairman MARK TAKANO, INGEBORG A. CONLEY, ance of my time. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, State Commander. Washington, DC. Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Attest: Ranking Member PHIL ROE, Speaker, I yield myself such time as I DAN WEST, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, may consume. State Adjutant/Quartermaster. Washington, DC. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I have no of H.R. 2334, a bill sponsored by Con- DEAR CHAIRMAN TAKANO AND RANKING further speakers and am prepared to gressman MICHAEL CONAWAY of Texas. MEMBER ROE: On the behalf of The American Legion, Department of Texas, I am honored close, and I reserve the balance of my This bill would name the Department time. of Veterans Affairs community-based to extend my support to the efforts of U.S. Representative K. Michael Conaway and the Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. outpatient clinic in Odessa, Texas, the Members of Congress from Texas to rename Speaker, it is my privilege to yield 5 ‘‘Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA the Department of Veterans Affairs out- minutes to the gentleman from Texas Clinic,’’ after two Texas veterans who patient clinic in Odessa, Texas to the ‘‘Wil- (Mr. CONAWAY), my good friend from received the Medal of Honor for their son and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic’’. Texas’ 11th District, the former chair- heroic actions in the Vietnam war. As Medal of Honor recipients raised in man of the Agriculture Committee and Private First Class Alfred ‘‘Mac’’ Odessa, it is fitting that Alfred ‘‘Mac’’ Wil- now ranking member, who also serves Wilson was a marine killed in action son and Marvin ‘‘Rex’’ Young be memorial- on the Intelligence Committee, to March 3, 1969, when he threw himself ized by naming a facility that serves their honor these two great heroes. on a grenade to save his platoon mate brothers and sisters in arms in their time of Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I want during an enemy ambush. need. It is a testament to their bravery and to specifically thank Chairman TAKANO

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After receiving orders to Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD withdraw to a better defensive position, he those doors and receive the care that the official citations from each of the remained behind to provide covering fire for they have earned from their service to awards of the Medal of Honor to Alfred the withdrawal. Observing that a small ele- our Nation will see those two names ‘‘Mac’’ Wilson and Rex Young. ment of the point squad was unable to ex- and will know that two of their own WILSON, ALFRED M. tract itself from its position, and completely were honored appropriately by having Rank: Private First Class Organization: U.S. disregarding his personal safety, S/Sgt. that VA clinic named after them. Marine Corps Young began moving toward their position, I want to thank the hospital in Odes- Company: Company M, 3d Battalion Divi- firing as he maneuvered. When halfway to sa, Texas, which actually owns the their position he sustained a critical head in- sion: 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division building, for allowing us to do that, Born: 13 January 1948, Olney, Ill. Departed: jury, yet he continued his mission and ordered the element to withdraw. Remaining and I thank the VA system itself for Yes working so hard to get this done. I am Place/Date: Quang Tri Province, Republic of with the squad as it fought its way to the Vietnam, 3 March 1969 rear, he was twice seriously wounded in the looking forward to the ceremony that arm and leg. Although his leg was badly we will conduct. CITATION shattered, S/Sgt. Young refused assistance I also want to thank Senators CRUZ For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity that would have slowed the retreat of his at the risk of his life above and beyond the and CORNYN in the Senate for intro- comrades, and he ordered them to continue ducing the companion legislation in call of duty while serving as a rifleman with their withdrawal while he provided protec- Company M in action against hostile forces. tive covering fire. With indomitable courage the Senate so that we can get that While returning from a reconnaissance-in- and heroic self-sacrifice, he continued his done over there and then move to ap- force mission in the vicinity of Fire Support self-assigned mission until the enemy force propriately honor two of America’s fin- Base Cunningham, the 1st Platoon of Com- engulfed his position. By his gallantry at the est, two young men who woke up one pany M came under intense automatic weap- cost of his life are in the highest traditions morning, their last day on Earth, and ons fire and a grenade attack from a well of the military service, S/Sgt. Young has re- then went out and did something stun- concealed enemy force. As the center of the flected great credit upon himself, his unit, ningly heroic. I don’t know that they column was pinned down, the leading squad and the U.S. Army. moved to outflank the enemy. Pfc. Wilson, necessarily knew that day they were acting as squad leader of the rear squad, Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, both going to do it, but they did it, and they skillfully maneuvered his men to form a base our previous speakers have described have earned this medal and they have of fire and act as a blocking force. In the en- the last days that Mac and Rex spent earned this recognition and our deep, suing fire fight, both his machine gunner and on this Earth. lasting gratitude for their sacrifices. assistant machine gunner were seriously I had the privilege of going to high wounded and unable to operate their weap- school with Rex. He was a year older b 1715 ons. Realizing the urgent need to bring the than I. Rex and I played on the football Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield weapon into operation again, Pfc. Wilson, team together. Rex was a really good myself such time as I may consume. followed by another marine and with com- Let me say how much I appreciate plete disregard for his safety, fearlessly baseball player. dashed across the fire-swept terrain to re- I did not have the privilege of know- this legislation from the gentleman cover the weapon. As they reached the ma- ing Mac. He went to our across-town from Texas. Reading through the chinegun, an enemy soldier stepped from be- rival. He was also a wonderful young medal citations, it was certainly very hind a tree and threw a grenade toward the man. moving. I found myself even finding my 2 marines. Observing the grenade fall be- Mr. Speaker, I want to specifically voice very halting as I read through it tween himself and the other marine, Pfc. thank all of those men and women in with my staff. I see that the gentleman Wilson, fully realizing the inevitable result Odessa, Texas, who, for years now, have still, today, remembers his friend with of his actions, shouted to his companion and attempted and worked really hard at great memories. He was a great ball- unhesitating threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the full force of the explosion with maintaining the memory of Mac and player. his own body. His heroic actions inspired his Rex in our communities. They have It is always poignant to take note of platoon members to maximum effort as they done great work, and, without their young servicemembers who give their aggressively attacked and defeated the support and efforts, I don’t know if we lives for our country, and we certainly enemy. Pfc. Wilson’s indomitable courage, would have gotten this done as well. want to join together, on a bipartisan inspiring valor and selfless devotion to duty Odessa, Texas, at that point in time, basis, as a Nation, to express our grati- upheld the highest traditions of the Marine in the late sixties, was a town of about tude. Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gal- 80,000 or so folks. Medal of Honor re- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to lantly gave his life for his country. cipients are really rare, and to have join me in passing H.R. 2334, and I re- YOUNG, MARVIN R. two of them come from one west Texas serve the balance of my time. Rank: Staff Sergeant Organization: U.S. town is a high honor. Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Army Both these men embody the west Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Company: Company C, 1st Battalion Divi- Texas values of selflessness, courage, may consume. sion: 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division and devotion to one’s country, and I will associate myself with the re- Born: 11 May 1947, Alpine, Tex. Departed: Yes their gallant sacrifices serve as a som- marks of the gentleman from Texas Place/Date: Near Ben Cui, Republic of Viet- ber reminder to all of us of the price (Mr. CONAWAY). I know he misses his nam, 21 August 1968 that some have paid to secure our free- friend. CITATION doms. It is a true privilege to be here today For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity Mr. Speaker, on Memorial Day every to be able to honor this clinic in Odes- in action at the risk of his life above and be- year we honor all of our servicemen sa, Texas. yond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Young distin- and -women who have given that ulti- I encourage all Members to support guished himself at the cost of his life while serving as a squad leader with Company C. mate sacrifice on the altar of freedom, H.R. 2334, and I yield back the balance While conducting a reconnaissance mission as we should. of my time. in the vicinity of Ben Cui, Company C was When I give speeches and talk to Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield suddenly engaged by an estimated regi- folks back home during that time myself the balance of my time. mental-size force of the North Vietnamese frame, I ask people to make it per- I urge all of my colleagues to join me Army. During the initial volley of fire the sonal. We talk about them as a group, in passing H.R. 2334, honoring Staff point element of the 1st Platoon was pinned and it loses some of the punch, some of Sergeant Marvin ‘‘Rex’’ Young and Pri- down, sustaining several casualties, and the the impact, so I ask my folks back vate First Class Alfred ‘‘Mac’’ Wilson, acting platoon leader was killed. S/Sgt. Young unhesitatingly assumed command of home to find somebody specifically and I yield back the balance of my the platoon and began to organize and deploy who gave that sacrifice and made that time. his men into a defensive position in order to sacrifice and to think about them on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The repel the attacking force. As a human wave that day. For me, every year, it is Rex. question is on the motion offered by

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This bill would amend the De- the table. program annually offers funding to partment of Veterans Affairs Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Pro- f community agencies that provide supportive services to homeless veterans. gram to provide payments to GPD pro- HOMELESS VETERAN FAMILIES It promotes the development and provi- viders for the services they provide to ACT sion of supportive housing and sup- the children of homeless veterans. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I move to portive services, with the goal of help- Mr. Speaker, while VA and other suspend the rules and pass the bill ing homeless veterans achieve residen- partners have been very successful in (H.R. 95) to amend title 38, United tial stability, increase their skill levels decreasing the number of homeless vet- States Code, to ensure that children of and income, and obtain greater self-de- erans in the country by almost 50 per- homeless veterans are included in the termination. cent since 2010, we still have an unac- calculation of the amounts of certain However, many homeless veterans ceptable number of veterans on the per diem grants. with children are unable to obtain streets every night. The Clerk read the title of the bill. transitional housing and support as- The GPD program is a tool in VA’s The text of the bill is as follows: sistance through the program because arsenal to help community organizations provide services to homeless vet- providers only receive payments from H.R. 95 erans by reimbursing them for pro- VA for the veteran, not their depend- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- viding temporary housing and sup- ent children. Many housing providers resentatives of the United States of America in portive services that promote health Congress assembled, have been unable to house homeless and self-sufficiency among homeless veterans who are accompanied by their SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. veterans. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Homeless dependent children without additional However, under current rules, com- Veteran Families Act’’. financial support. munity partners are not authorized SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF CALCULATION OF Mr. Speaker, current law limits VA’s funding for providing services and shel- AMOUNTS OF PER DIEM GRANTS. authority to reimburse the additional Section 2012(a)(2)(B) of title 38, United ter to the dependents of the homeless costs associated with sheltering the de- veterans who they serve. This forces States Code, is amended— pendent children of homeless veterans, (1) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘or (iii)’’ after these organizations to make a difficult ‘‘clause (ii)’’; and which has resulted in many grant per choice of turning away homeless vet- (2) by adding at the end the following new diem service providers not accepting erans with children or finding another clause: homeless veterans with dependent chil- source of funding to provide services ‘‘(iii) With respect to a homeless veteran dren. for them. who has care of a minor dependent while re- This has resulted in a lack of access H.R. 95 would address this issue by ceiving services from the grant recipient or to supportive housing and services for amending current law to authorize eligible entity, the daily cost of care shall be veterans with children, as these vet- the sum of the daily cost of care determined grant and per diem payments for the erans are forced to choose between re- children of homeless veterans at half under subparagraph (A) plus, for each such ceipt of housing assistance and sup- minor dependent, an amount that equals 50 the amount paid for each homeless vet- percent of such daily cost of care.’’. portive services and caring for their eran. children. This is especially true for While I have some concerns about The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- many women veterans who have chil- ant to the rule, the gentleman from using medical care dollars to provide dren and who are also homeless. these services, as they may detract California (Mr. TAKANO) and the gen- This legislation would authorize VA from the already limited resources tleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID P. to pay a partial per diem to grant per available for providing services for ROE) each will control 20 minutes. diem service providers supporting our homeless veterans themselves, I am The Chair recognizes the gentleman Nation’s homeless veterans with chil- from California. not going to oppose this approach dren. For each child accompanying a today. I want what is best for our vet- GENERAL LEAVE homeless veteran, the service provider erans, and if this change helps commu- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask would receive per diem at a 50 percent nity partners provide the services they unanimous consent that all Members rate for each child. need to homeless veteran families, may have 5 legislative days in which to This committee is committed to ad- then it is worthy of our support. revise and extend their remarks and to dressing and ending homelessness, and I thank the gentlewoman from Cali- insert extraneous material on H.R. 95. this legislation is one step toward this fornia, my friend, Congresswoman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there end. JULIA BROWNLEY, for sponsoring this objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, Eco- bill, which has my full support, and I tleman from California? nomic Opportunity Subcommittee reserve the balance of my time. There was no objection. Chairman LEVIN and Ranking Member Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield BILIRAKIS held two field hearings in minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- myself such time as I may consume. San Diego, California, and Tampa, fornia (Ms. BROWNLEY), my good friend, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. Florida, to learn more about how VA the chairwoman of the Health Sub- 95, the Homeless Veteran Families Act. can better coordinate with local orga- committee, and the author of this bill. H.R. 95 was introduced by Represent- nizations to end veteran homelessness. Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. ative JULIA BROWNLEY, chair of the This bill is the first of many solutions, Speaker, I thank the chairman for Subcommittee on Health and a tireless some of which have been identified yielding this afternoon, and I thank advocate for women veterans and their from these bipartisan hearings of the the ranking member of the committee children. Economic Opportunity Subcommittee. for his support of a very, very impor- This bill would ensure that children The full committee will continue to tant bill for our veterans, the Homeless of homeless veterans are included in work together to find bipartisan solu- Veteran Families Act. the calculation of per diem grants to tions to end veteran homelessness. As a member of the Veterans’ Affairs organizations supporting homeless vet- H.R. 95 has 301 cosponsors, which dem- Committee, I believe that it is abso- erans and their families. By including onstrates this Chamber’s commitment lutely critical that veterans and their children in this calculation, homeless to ending veteran homelessness and to families receive the housing support veterans and their children will receive working together to improve the lives they need simply to get back on their much-needed housing and supportive of the veterans we represent. feet.

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My bill has over 300 cosponsors, counter the inability of providers of In fiscal year 2017 alone, the VA fund- which is indicative of the bipartisan these services to turn down helping a ed 600 community sites that provided support for addressing this important veteran because he or she has children housing to more than 23,000 veterans and time-sensitive issue. I urge my col- under their care. through the use of over 12,000 transi- leagues to support this bipartisan leg- And I think that is the most impor- tional housing beds nationwide. islation, and I thank the chairman for tant thing about this bill. It is not only Unfortunately, many homeless vet- bringing my bill to the floor. the veteran themselves that suffers, it erans with children are unable to ob- Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. is the family that suffers with him or tain transitional housing and the sup- Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- with her, and that is the reason I am a port assistance they need under the tlewoman from Puerto Rico (Miss proud cosponsor of this bill. I commend Congresswoman homeless grant program because hous- GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N). She was a member BROWNLEY for her leadership on this ing providers only receive payments of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee and issue, and, of course, I urge my col- from the VA for the veteran but not for a very passionate supporter of our vet- leagues to vote in favor of this bill. I any minor dependents with their fami- erans. think it is important to recognize that lies. After the hurricanes in Puerto Rico, we all need to take care of these kinds Because housing a family requires she was kind enough to invite me. I of issues. more resources and beds, many housing saw her passion. We went through the I thank Congressman ROE and Chair- providers have been unable to house VA hospital together, the outpatient man TAKANO for visiting the island this homeless families without additional clinics. I don’t believe anyone in this year. I think this is the first time ever financial support. This problem has re- Congress has more care for our vet- that Puerto Rico has received visits sulted in the lack of access to very erans than her. from two chairmen, and that means needed supportive housing and services b 1730 something for the more than 105,000 for veterans with children because the ´ ´ veterans registered on the island. veteran is forced to choose between Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. getting their own housing assistance Rico. Mr. Speaker, I thank my dear Speaker, I yield myself such time as I and services or caring for their minor friend for allowing me to speak and for may consume. dependent child or children. his visit. And actually, that was the I think this is a great bill. Homeless- The VA has previously stated that first time ever the Veterans’ Affairs ness is a huge problem in this country, approximately 8 percent of veterans Committee had a hearing in Puerto and keeping our families together is a who entered grant per diem housing Rico in more than 100 years. So we got huge problem in this country. This, I programs, and who had a full assess- two chairmen in Puerto Rico in the think, will be some of the best money ment completed within 30 days prior to last 2 years, and I am happy to say that that we ever spend, if we can keep admission, had either full or partial Mr. ROE and Mr. TAKANO were there these families together. If a veteran is legal custody of their children. This this year. out there with their spouse and they was estimated to be 2,500 children in And actually I have got good news. are trying the best they can, they need fiscal year 2017. Finally, we got the money assigned for these resources so they can keep that No veteran should be forced to choose the new clinic in Arecibo and the new family unit together. between housing and much-needed clinic in Ponce after that visit. So that This bill should go through the House services or caring for their children. is real good news. And we just received and the Senate unanimously. I think it However, current law limits the VA’s a VA deputy last week, and they are will, and with over 300 cosponsors, I authority to reimburse housing pro- talking about expanding the services of feel like it will. viders for the additional costs associ- the hospital, which is good. I want to thank Congresswoman ated with sheltering the dependent Today I rise in full support of H.R. 95, BROWNLEY, who is a tireless supporter children of our homeless veterans. the Homeless Veteran Families Act in- of veterans on the Veterans’ Affairs My bill, which we are voting on troduced by my colleague JULIA Committee. I thank her for bringing today, would provide for a partial per BROWNLEY of California. this up, and I encourage all of my col- diem for each minor child who is re- Homelessness is, unfortunately, one leagues to support this bill, H.R. 95. ceiving services through this program. of the challenges many of our veterans Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. This partial per diem would be an face upon separating from the Armed Forces. Consequently, the Department Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I cer- amount equal to 50 percent of the daily tainly also want to congratulate and cost of care. This would ensure that of Veterans Affairs has made ending thank Congresswoman BROWNLEY, the homelessness part of their core mis- veterans and their children are able to Chair of our Health Subcommittee, for sion. obtain the housing and services needed bringing this legislation forward. And I Initiatives like the Homeless Pro- to help them achieve residential sta- also want to also express my gratitude viders Grant and Per Diem Program, bility; give them the opportunity to in- to Ranking Member ROE, former Chair- which funds community agencies that crease their skill level and income; man ROE. We both made a commitment and, ultimately, obtain greater self-de- provide services to homeless veterans, to the territory of Puerto Rico, and we termination and self-worth. facilitates tackling these problems want the people of Puerto Rico to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The head-on. know that on a bipartisan basis the time of the gentlewoman has expired. H.R. 95 builds upon this program by Veterans’ Affairs Committee cares Mr. TAKANO. I yield the gentle- authorizing the Department of Vet- about the service and the benefits that woman from California an additional 1 erans Affairs to pay partial per diem are owed to the veterans of Puerto minute. for children who are under the care of Rico. Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. a homeless veteran. We need to keep in So I urge all of my colleagues to pass Speaker, providing housing to our Na- mind that homelessness can affect our H.R. 95, which addresses a critical need tion’s homeless veterans is an essential veterans at any point, impacting not for veterans that have children and first step and critical to everything in only their lives, but the lives of their who are in need of housing to prevent a veteran’s life, including getting the children. them from being homeless. I yield back healthcare they have earned, taking Recent estimates indicate that there the balance of my time. advantage of veteran education bene- are close to 82 homeless veterans in Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in fits, getting a job, and having the qual- Puerto Rico, and we need to take this strong support of H.R. 95, the ‘‘Homeless Vet- ity of life they have earned and de- personally because they just can’t eran Families Act.’’

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This bill would expand the per diem pay- the Congress a notice stating that the f ment amount for a homeless veteran who has emergency is to continue in effect be- care of a minor dependent to the daily cost of yond the anniversary date. In accord- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER care, plus, for each minor dependent, an ance with this provision, I have sent to PRO TEMPORE amount that equals 50 percent of such daily the Federal Register for publication the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pro- cost of care. enclosed notice stating that the na- ceedings will resume on questions pre- This bill is an intrinsic part of a much great- tional emergency with respect to sig- viously postponed. er national movement to recognize the transi- nificant narcotics traffickers centered Votes will be taken in the following tional needs of all Veterans and their families in Colombia declared in Executive order: nationwide. Order 12978 of October 21, 1995, is to Motions to suspend the rules and Our Veterans are America’s indispensable continue in effect beyond October 21, pass: asset; their dedication to the United States 2019. H.R. 2385; and Military and protecting the lives of the Amer- The circumstances that led to the H.R. 95. ican people is to be commended. declaration on October 21, 1995, of a na- The first electronic vote will be con- Lack of access to childcare presents a tional emergency continue to exist. unique safety hazard to homeless veterans’ ducted as a 15-minute vote. Pursuant The actions of significant narcotics to clause 9 of rule XX, the remaining families, and puts a unique pressure on the traffickers centered in Colombia con- shelters and facilities in Houston. electronic vote will be conducted as a tinue to pose an unusual and extraor- 5-minute vote. Less than 3 percent of Veterans experi- dinary threat to the national security, encing homelessness (2.9 percent) were in foreign policy, and economy of the f families with children. United States and to cause an extreme Veteran women experiencing homelessness ESTABLISHING A GRANT PRO- level of violence, corruption, and harm are more likely to be a part of a family with GRAM FOR CEMETERY RE- in the United States and abroad. For children, compared to Veteran men. SEARCH AND PRODUCING EDU- Because of a lack of affordable health treat- this reason, I have determined that it CATIONAL MATERIALS is necessary to continue the national ment and job prospects, veterans represent The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- emergency declared in Executive Order about 12 percent of America’s homeless popu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- 12978 with respect to significant nar- lation, and approximately 50,000 veterans are ished business is the vote on the mo- cotics traffickers centered in Colom- homeless each night. tion to suspend the rules and pass the bia. This bill will allow homeless veterans with bill (H.R. 2385) to permit the Secretary DONALD RUMP children to receive enhanced child care serv- J. T . of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant THE WHITE HOUSE, October 15, 2019. ices. program to conduct cemetery research When enacted, H.R. 95 will alleviate the fi- f and produce educational materials for nancial burdens homeless veterans experi- RECESS the Veterans Legacy Program, as ence with child care and assist them to transi- amended, on which the yeas and nays The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion into the workforce. were ordered. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join The Clerk read the title of the bill. declares the House in recess until ap- me in supporting H.R. 95 to expand resources The SPEAKER pro tempore. The proximately 6:30 p.m. today. for homeless veterans with children. question is on the motion offered by Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 37 min- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the gentleman from California (Mr. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. question is on the motion offered by TAKANO) that the House suspend the the gentleman from California (Mr. f rules and pass the bill, as amended. TAKANO) that the House suspend the b 1830 The vote was taken by electronic de- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 95. vice, and there were—yeas 409, nays 1, The question was taken. AFTER RECESS not voting 22, as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the The recess having expired, the House opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being [Roll No. 556] was called to order by the Speaker pro in the affirmative, the ayes have it. YEAS—409 Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, on that I tempore (Ms. TITUS) at 6 o’clock and 30 Abraham Boyle, Brendan Chu, Judy demand the yeas and nays. minutes p.m. Adams F. Cicilline f Aderholt Brady Cisneros The yeas and nays were ordered. Aguilar Brindisi Clark (MA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Allen Brooks (AL) Clarke (NY) ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Allred Brooks (IN) Clay VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ceedings on this motion will be post- Amodei Brown (MD) Cleaver H.R. 1815, SEC DISCLOSURE EF- Armstrong Brownley (CA) Cline poned. FECTIVENESS TESTING ACT, Arrington Buchanan Cloud f Axne Buck Clyburn AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- Babin Bucshon Cohen CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL ATION OF H.R. 3624, OUTSOURC- Bacon Budd Cole EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF Baird Burchett Collins (GA) SIGNIFICANT NARCOTICS TRAF- 2019 Balderson Burgess Comer Banks Bustos Conaway FICKERS CENTERED IN COLOM- Mr. DESAULNIER, from the Com- Barr Butterfield Connolly BIA—MESSAGE FROM THE mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- Barraga´ n Byrne Cook PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED Bass Calvert Cooper leged report (Rept. No. 116–237) on the Bera Carbajal Correa STATES (H. DOC. NO. 116–74) resolution (H. Res. 629) providing for Bergman Ca´ rdenas Costa The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- consideration of the bill (H.R. 1815) to Beyer Carson (IN) Courtney Biggs Carter (GA) Cox (CA) fore the House the following message require the Securities and Exchange Bilirakis Carter (TX) Craig from the President of the United Commission, when developing rules and Bishop (GA) Cartwright Crawford States; which was read and, together regulations about disclosures to retail Bishop (UT) Case Crenshaw with the accompanying papers, referred investors, to conduct investor testing, Blumenauer Casten (IL) Crist Blunt Rochester Castor (FL) Crow to the Committee on Foreign Affairs including a survey and interviews of re- Bonamici Chabot Cuellar and ordered to be printed: tail investors, and for other purposes, Bost Cheney Cunningham

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:03 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.017 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H8138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2019 Curtis Jordan Pascrell Visclosky Watkins Wilson (FL) This is a 5-minute vote. Davids (KS) Joyce (OH) Payne Wagner Watson Coleman Wilson (SC) Davidson (OH) Joyce (PA) Pence Walberg Weber (TX) Wittman The vote was taken by electronic de- Davis (CA) Kaptur Perlmutter Walden Webster (FL) Womack vice, and there were—yeas 408, nays 0, Davis, Danny K. Katko Perry Walker Welch Woodall not voting 24, as follows: Davis, Rodney Keating Peters Walorski Wenstrup Wright Dean Keller Peterson Waltz Westerman Yarmuth [Roll No. 557] DeFazio Kelly (IL) Phillips Wasserman Wexton Yoho YEAS—408 DeGette Kelly (MS) Pocan Schultz Wild Young DeLauro Kelly (PA) Porter Waters Williams Zeldin Abraham Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) DelBene Kennedy Posey Adams Davis, Danny K. Johnson (LA) Aderholt Davis, Rodney Johnson (OH) Delgado Khanna Pressley NAYS—1 Aguilar Dean Johnson (SD) Demings Kildee Price (NC) Amash Allen DeFazio Johnson (TX) DeSaulnier Kilmer Quigley Allred DeGette Jordan DesJarlais Kim Raskin NOT VOTING—22 Amash DeLauro Joyce (OH) Deutch Kind Ratcliffe Beatty Haaland Roby Amodei DelBene Joyce (PA) Diaz-Balart King (IA) Reed Bishop (NC) Higgins (LA) Rooney (FL) Armstrong Delgado Kaptur Dingell King (NY) Reschenthaler Castro (TX) Lawson (FL) Roybal-Allard Arrington Demings Katko Doggett Kinzinger Rice (NY) Cummings Marchant Ryan Axne DeSaulnier Keating Doyle, Michael Kirkpatrick Rice (SC) Gabbard McEachin Thompson (MS) Babin DesJarlais Keller F. Krishnamoorthi Richmond Gallego Meeks Trahan Bacon Deutch Kelly (IL) Duncan Gonzalez (TX) Omar Kuster (NH) Riggleman Baird Diaz-Balart Kelly (MS) Grijalva Pingree Dunn Kustoff (TN) Rodgers (WA) Balderson Dingell Kelly (PA) Emmer LaHood Roe, David P. b 1900 Banks Doggett Kennedy Engel LaMalfa Rogers (AL) Barr Doyle, Michael Khanna Escobar Lamb Rogers (KY) Messrs. STEUBE and CRIST changed Barraga´ n F. Kildee Eshoo Lamborn Rose (NY) their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Bass Duncan Kilmer Espaillat Langevin Rose, John W. Bera Dunn Kim Estes Larsen (WA) Rouda So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Bergman Emmer Kind Evans Larson (CT) Rouzer tive) the rules were suspended and the Beyer Engel King (IA) Ferguson Latta Roy bill, as amended, was passed. Biggs Escobar King (NY) Finkenauer Lawrence Ruiz The result of the vote was announced Bilirakis Eshoo Kinzinger Fitzpatrick Lee (CA) Ruppersberger Bishop (GA) Espaillat Kirkpatrick Fleischmann Lee (NV) Rush as above recorded. Bishop (UT) Estes Krishnamoorthi Fletcher Lesko Rutherford A motion to reconsider was laid on Blumenauer Evans Kuster (NH) Flores Levin (CA) Sa´ nchez the table. Blunt Rochester Ferguson Kustoff (TN) Fortenberry Levin (MI) Sarbanes Bonamici Finkenauer LaHood Foster Lewis Scalise f Bost Fitzpatrick LaMalfa Foxx (NC) Lieu, Ted Scanlon Boyle, Brendan Fleischmann Lamb Frankel Lipinski Schakowsky PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY F. Fletcher Lamborn Fudge Loebsack Schiff Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I Brady Flores Langevin Fulcher Lofgren Schneider Brindisi Fortenberry Larson (CT) Gaetz Long Schrader have a parliamentary inquiry. Brooks (AL) Foster Latta Gallagher Loudermilk Schrier The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Brooks (IN) Foxx (NC) Lawrence Garamendi Lowenthal Schweikert tleman will state his parliamentary in- Brown (MD) Frankel Lee (CA) Garcı´a (IL) Lowey Scott (VA) quiry. Brownley (CA) Fudge Lee (NV) Garcia (TX) Lucas Scott, Austin Buchanan Fulcher Lesko Gianforte Luetkemeyer Scott, David Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, only Buck Gaetz Levin (CA) Gibbs Luja´ n Sensenbrenner three times in the history of our coun- Bucshon Gallagher Levin (MI) Gohmert Luria Serrano try has the House moved forward with Budd Garamendi Lewis Golden Lynch Sewell (AL) Burchett Garcı´a (IL) Lieu, Ted Gomez Malinowski Shalala an impeachment process. Currently, Burgess Garcia (TX) Lipinski Gonzalez (OH) Maloney, Sherman Madam Speaker, in all three of those Bustos Gianforte Loebsack Gooden Carolyn B. Sherrill cases, the House has taken an actual Butterfield Gibbs Lofgren Gosar Maloney, Sean Shimkus vote to start the process. Byrne Gohmert Long Gottheimer Marshall Simpson Calvert Golden Loudermilk Granger Massie Sires The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Carbajal Gomez Lowenthal Graves (GA) Mast Slotkin tleman is not stating a proper par- Ca´ rdenas Gonzalez (OH) Lowey Graves (LA) Matsui Smith (MO) liamentary inquiry. Carson (IN) Gooden Lucas Graves (MO) McAdams Smith (NE) Carter (GA) Gosar Luetkemeyer Green (TN) McBath Smith (NJ) Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, my Carter (TX) Gottheimer Luja´ n Green, Al (TX) McCarthy Smith (WA) parliamentary inquiry is this: Has the Cartwright Granger Luria Griffith McCaul Smucker House been authorized to conduct an Case Graves (GA) Lynch Grothman McClintock Soto impeachment inquiry into President Casten (IL) Graves (LA) Malinowski Guest McCollum Spanberger Castor (FL) Graves (MO) Maloney, Guthrie McGovern Spano Trump? Chabot Green (TN) Carolyn B. Hagedorn McHenry Speier The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Cheney Green, Al (TX) Maloney, Sean Harder (CA) McKinley Stanton tleman is not stating a proper par- Chu, Judy Griffith Marshall Harris McNerney Stauber Cicilline Grothman Massie Hartzler Meadows Stefanik liamentary inquiry. Cisneros Guest Mast Hastings Meng Steil Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, we Clark (MA) Guthrie Matsui Hayes Meuser Steube ought to know the answer to that ques- Clarke (NY) Hagedorn McAdams Heck Miller Stevens tion. Clay Harder (CA) McBath Hern, Kevin Mitchell Stewart Cleaver Harris McCarthy Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Stivers f Cline Hartzler McCaul Hice (GA) Mooney (WV) Suozzi Cloud Hastings McClintock Higgins (NY) Moore Swalwell (CA) HOMELESS VETERAN FAMILIES Clyburn Hayes McCollum Hill (AR) Morelle Takano ACT Cohen Heck McGovern Hill (CA) Moulton Taylor Cole Hern, Kevin McHenry Himes Mucarsel-Powell Thompson (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Collins (GA) Herrera Beutler McKinley Holding Mullin Thompson (PA) ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Comer Hice (GA) McNerney Hollingsworth Murphy (FL) Thornberry ished business is the vote on the mo- Conaway Higgins (NY) Meadows Horn, Kendra S. Murphy (NC) Timmons Connolly Hill (AR) Meng Horsford Nadler Tipton tion to suspend the rules and pass the Cook Hill (CA) Meuser Houlahan Napolitano Titus bill (H.R. 95) to amend title 38, United Cooper Himes Miller Hoyer Neal Tlaib States Code, to ensure that children of Correa Holding Mitchell Hudson Neguse Tonko homeless veterans are included in the Costa Hollingsworth Moolenaar Huffman Newhouse Torres (CA) Courtney Horn, Kendra S. Mooney (WV) Huizenga Norcross Torres Small calculation of the amounts of certain Cox (CA) Horsford Moore Hunter Norman (NM) per diem grants, on which the yeas and Craig Houlahan Morelle Hurd (TX) Nunes Trone nays were ordered. Crawford Hoyer Moulton Jackson Lee O’Halleran Turner Crenshaw Hudson Mucarsel-Powell Jayapal Ocasio-Cortez Underwood The Clerk read the title of the bill. Crist Huffman Mullin Jeffries Olson Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Crow Huizenga Murphy (FL) Johnson (GA) Palazzo Van Drew question is on the motion offered by Cuellar Hunter Murphy (NC) Johnson (LA) Pallone Vargas the gentleman from California (Mr. Cunningham Hurd (TX) Nadler Johnson (OH) Palmer Veasey Curtis Jackson Lee Napolitano Johnson (SD) Panetta Vela TAKANO) that the House suspend the Davids (KS) Jayapal Neal Johnson (TX) Pappas Vela´ zquez rules and pass the bill. Davidson (OH) Jeffries Neguse

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:03 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.019 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8139 Newhouse Sa´ nchez Tipton My home State of New Jersey ranks Maria Nardi leads the Nation’s third- Norcross Sarbanes Titus fifth nationally in mesothelioma largest accredited park system in the Norman Scalise Tlaib Nunes Scanlon Tonko deaths. country, providing welcoming environ- O’Halleran Schakowsky Torres (CA) Yet, it is one of the only cancers ments for all families in Florida. Ocasio-Cortez Schneider Torres Small without a patient registry. A registry On this final day of National His- Olson Schrader (NM) would allow researchers to study pa- panic Heritage Month, let’s remember Omar Schrier Trone Palazzo Schweikert Turner tients, look for common conditions, that for many Americans across all Pallone Scott (VA) Underwood and create new cures to help them live parts of our country, Hispanic heritage Palmer Scott, Austin Upton longer lives. Panetta Scott, David is celebrated as something that we live Van Drew Our bill, the Mary Jo Lawyer Spano every day. Pappas Sensenbrenner Vargas Payne Serrano Veasey Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act, f Pence Sewell (AL) Vela would provide funding to do just that. Perlmutter Shalala Vela´ zquez We need to pass this bill so we can RECOGNIZING FORSYTH COUNTRY Perry Sherman Visclosky DAY SCHOOL FOR NATIONAL Peters Sherrill truly research this deadly disease and Wagner Peterson Shimkus ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIA- Walberg provide more hope for these patients. Phillips Simpson TION SAFE SCHOOL SPORTS Walden Pocan Sires f Walker AWARD Porter Slotkin CONGRATULATING DR. PATRICK Posey Smith (MO) Walorski (Ms. FOXX of North Carolina asked Waltz E.T. GODBEY Pressley Smith (NE) and was given permission to address Price (NC) Smith (NJ) Wasserman Schultz (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and the House for 1 minute.) Quigley Smith (WA) was given permission to address the Raskin Smucker Waters Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam Ratcliffe Soto Watkins House for 1 minute and to revise and Speaker, I rise to recognize Forsyth Reed Spanberger Watson Coleman extend his remarks.) Country Day School in Lewisville, Reschenthaler Spano Weber (TX) Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Webster (FL) North Carolina, on receiving the Na- Rice (NY) Speier Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Rice (SC) Stanton Welch tional Athletic Trainers’ Association Richmond Stauber Wenstrup Pat Godbey, who was sworn in as the Safe Schools Sports Award. This honor Riggleman Stefanik Westerman president of the American College of is given to academic institutions that Rodgers (WA) Steil Wexton Pathologists on September 18. Wild demonstrate excellence in prioritizing Roe, David P. Steube The college’s 36th president, Dr. Rogers (AL) Stevens Williams safe athletic programs that keep stu- Rogers (KY) Stewart Wilson (FL) Godbey has been active with the orga- dents injury-free. Wilson (SC) Rose (NY) Stivers nization for the last 25 years, serving Students’ health and safety should Rose, John W. Suozzi Wittman on numerous committees and councils. Rouda Swalwell (CA) Womack always come first. However, often in Rouzer Takano Woodall His election is an extraordinary honor, our culture, health and safety take a Roy Taylor Wright with the College of American Patholo- back seat when students face high pres- Ruiz Thompson (CA) Yarmuth gists being the world’s largest associa- sure to compete and perform. Such Ruppersberger Thompson (PA) Yoho tion of board-certified pathologists. Rush Thornberry Young risks are counterproductive to the per- Rutherford Timmons Zeldin As president, Dr. Godbey will be sonal growth that schools like Forsyth tasked with continuing their commit- NOT VOTING—24 Country Day School strive to foster ment to creating accountable, high- through their athletic programs. Beatty Haaland Pingree quality, and cost-effective patient care. Bishop (NC) Higgins (LA) Roby I applaud Forsyth Country Day I know that he is up to the task. He Castro (TX) Larsen (WA) Rooney (FL) School on its authentic dedication to has already served a 2-year term as Cummings Lawson (FL) Roybal-Allard students’ development through ath- Gabbard Marchant Ryan president and maintains an exceptional letics. I commend its administrators, Gallego McEachin Schiff track record as director of the South- Gonzalez (TX) Meeks Thompson (MS) faculty, and coaches for earning this east Georgia Health System in the Grijalva Pascrell Trahan prestigious award. First Congressional District of Geor- b 1911 gia. f So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Congratulations on your election, Dr. SUPPORT THE NATIONAL WORLD tive) the rules were suspended and the Godbey. Keep up the good work. WAR II COMMEMORATIVE COIN bill was passed. f ACT The result of the vote was announced HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given as above recorded. (Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL asked and permission to address the House for 1 A motion to reconsider was laid on was given permission to address the minute and to revise and extend her re- the table. House for 1 minute.) marks.) Stated for: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Madam Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, the Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, had I been Speaker, since St. Augustine, Florida, dedication of the World War II Memo- present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall was founded as the first permanent set- rial in 2004 on our National Mall cul- No. 557. tlement in 1565, the Hispanic and minated a 17-year effort in Congress to f Latino communities have laid the construct the first national memorial foundations of the prosperous country dedicated to the 16 million Americans b 1915 we are all proud to call home. who served in the Armed Forces during Last Friday, October 11, I had the World War II and the more than 400,000 MESOTHELIOMA AWARENESS who gave their lives. It honors the 20th MONTH privilege to honor several south Flor- ida leaders for their contributions. century’s greatest accomplishment, (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given Christina Campos is a Mexican- the victory of liberty over tyranny. permission to address the House for 1 American mother of two who was As the Representative who intro- minute and to revise and extend his re- raised in Homestead and now serves as duced the original legislation to con- marks.) Homestead Senior High School’s com- struct the memorial, I rise tonight in Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I want munity liaison. support of the National World War II to take a moment to discuss mesothe- Dr. Guilarte immigrated to the Commemorative Coin Act. lioma. United States from Cuba when he was This bipartisan piece of legislation, Mesothelioma is generally a cancer 10. He is a respected scientist and edu- which I am honored to introduce along- of the lungs. Most cases come from ex- cator who became the dean of the FIU side my friend and colleague Rep- posure to asbestos, a popular fire- College of Public Health. resentative PETER KING from New proofing material used in homes and The Mexican-American Council’s York, authorizes the U.S. Treasury to buildings in the mid-20th century. It is Homestead Mariachi Conservatory was mint coins in commemoration of the a deadly disease. Ninety percent of pa- recognized as Florida’s premier mari- National World War II Memorial in tients die within 5 years. achi music school for children. Washington, D.C.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:03 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.024 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H8140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2019 The coin will serve as an important The industry employs nearly 10,000 Caucus, is the video that shows the emblem of the spirit, sacrifice, and workers and brings nearly $3 billion to bloodletting of our children, children commitment of the brave Americans Chester County—that is billion dollars. in shock with limbs bloodied, mothers who fought to defend our great Nation That is why I have introduced legisla- fleeing. and its democratic allies and to ad- tion that formally recognizes this day We do not need a backdoor peace vance peace and freedom throughout and honors the regions of Chester and treaty that is too late. We need a no- the world. Berks County, Pennsylvania, for their fly zone, Madam Speaker. I ask all of my colleagues to look at unparalleled contributions to the na- We need real action, and we need the our bill, and I urge them to support tional mushroom industry. Commander in Chief not to lead foreign this legislation. To all Pennsylvanians and all mush- policy by tweets. I am begging them to f room fans, happy National Mushroom save the children. Day. RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE f MONTH f STAND WITH PROTESTORS IN (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- NEVER GIVE UP ON RETURN OF HONG KONG mission to address the House for 1 CITGO SIX (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- permission to address the House for 1 marks.) mission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) today in recognition of National His- marks.) Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, panic Heritage Month and to celebrate Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I want while LeBron James, Steve Kerr, and the many contributions Hispanic to introduce a great friend to every seemingly most of the NBA shamefully Americans have made to our Nation. American. This is Sergio Cardenas, refuse to stand up to Chinese From the founding of St. Augustine with his mom, Maria Elena. This photo authoritarianism for fear of it affect- to the Battle of Yorktown to the fight was taken by John Mone. ing their future business investments, for school integration, Hispanic Ameri- Sergio’s heart is full of love. I spent the free world is watching. cans have served as vital cornerstones a lot of time with him and his family For months, the Chinese Government in the construction of our Republic. this past Sunday. Sadly, my time with has been badly mistreating those pro- The State of Florida also has a rich Sergio will be more time than he testing for a freer form of government history of strong Hispanic influence. In spends this year with the person he in Hong Kong. But those facts are in- fact, Juan Ponce de Leon, who led the loves the most in this world, his father, convenient for the National Basketball first Spanish expedition to Florida, Gustavo. Association. went on to serve as Puerto Rico’s first Gustavo has been held in a Ven- Tear gas, rubber bullets, concentra- Governor. ezuelan prison, without trial, for near- tion camps for religious minorities, To this day, our communities proudly 2 years. Gustavo is one of the Citgo these are just a few of the tactics em- ly have a strong Hispanic representa- Six, six American Citgo employees ille- ployed on those who only seek freedom tion, with 23 percent of my district gally thrown into jail by the dictator from a police state under communist having a Hispanic or Latino heritage. rule. Hispanic organizations play vital Maduro. Sergio’s heart needs an operation. That is why, tonight, Congress unani- roles in our community. The Club The surgery may take his life. Yet, he mously passed multiple bipartisan Hispano de Lakeland hosts the Lake- delays this operation because he wants measures to hold China accountable for land Hispanic Festival, where Hispanic to hug his father and tell him, ‘‘I love its brutality, including banning the ex- culture and history is embraced and you,’’ face to face. port to China of crowd-control weap- celebrated. ons, and strongly condemning Chinese The Hispanic Professional Women’s Sergio gave me some words as we parted Sunday from Houston. He told interference in Hong Kong’s affairs. Association and the Hispanic Chamber The people of Hong Kong have a right of Commerce of Tampa Bay also lend me, ‘‘Please tell President Trump to get my dad home.’’ to protest for an open government rich leadership to our communities. amidst the shackles of communism and So today, and every day, I say thank Sergio, we just told the whole world that we will never, ever give up. authoritarianism. you to all Hispanics and especially Despite what LeBron James says, f those of Florida 15. You have trans- Congress is educated on this matter, formed our language, our place names, SAVE THE CHILDREN and we stand with the protestors in our diets, and our entire culture. We (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was Hong Kong. I wish more of the NBA are a better State and country because would wake up and show some back- of you. given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) bone, too. f Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, f CELEBRATING NATIONAL a week ago Sunday, the Commander in b 1930 MUSHROOM DAY Chief of this Nation made a call to the (Ms. HOULAHAN asked and was head of the Government of Turkey. No HONORING LAURIE ZALESKI given permission to address the House one knows the basis of that call, but we (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given for 1 minute.) do know that it was made without the permission to address the House for 1 Ms. HOULAHAN. Madam Speaker, consultation of the national security minute and to revise and extend his re- today, October 15, is a big day for the apparatus of the United States of marks.) people of Chester and Berks Counties, America and, to our knowledge, not Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, National Mushroom Day. with any consultation of the Joint Laurie Zaleski is the owner and found- Today, we honor the significant con- Chiefs. er of Funny Farm Animal Rescue and tributions Pennsylvania makes to agri- Within minutes, within a period of Sanctuary in Hamilton Township in culture. Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, time, a tweet directive was given to south Jersey. has become known as the Mushroom take vital, important military per- Currently, there are around 700 ani- Capital of the World, and rightfully so, sonnel away from the Syrian-Turkish mals in Laurie’s care. Even with all as 60 percent of the mushrooms con- border. these animals to care for, Laurie still sumed in America are grown right No one knows what promises may works full time for the FAA as a graph- there. have been made. We do know that if ic designer and a pilot. Our community is home to many any were made that this would be han- Laurie also has cowritten two books multigenerational family farms. These dled with care, they were broken. and created a DVD about her farm and farmers frequently collaborate, and Right before our eyes, massive havoc. takes a few of her animals with her to their work has resulted in meaningful What strikes me the most, as the local schools and to nursing homes to innovations in the mushroom industry. chair of the Congressional Children’s read her books.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:03 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.050 H15OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8141 Laurie’s farm, as well as her books MUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public and her videos, provides educational on passage, for printing in the CON- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the experiences for all ages. Laurie doesn’t GRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 4270, the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 2583. A letter from the Director, Regu- charge admission fees, as her farm sus- PROTECT Hong Kong Act, as amended, latory Management Division, Environmental tains itself with dedicated volunteers would have no significant effect on the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- and runs solely on donations, 100 per- deficit, and therefore, the budgetary ef- cy’s final rule — Thiamethoxam; Pesticide cent of which are given only to the ani- fects of such bill are estimated as zero. Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [EPA- HQ-OPP-2018-0779; FRL-9996-14] received Oc- mals. f I thank Laurie and all the volunteers tober 4, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. for the love of animals that Funny EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Farm Annual Rescue fosters in our ETC. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. community in south Jersey. Laurie is Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 2584. A letter from the Deputy Chief, Dis- truly a south Jersey star. communications were taken from the ability Rights Office, Consumer and Govern- f Speaker’s table and referred as follows: mental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communica- tions Commission, transmitting the Com- 2576. A letter from the Secretary, Com- ACTION IS NEEDED TO HELP SEN- mission’s final rule — Telecommunications modity Futures Trading Commission, trans- IOR CITIZENS AFFORD Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Serv- mitting the Commission’s final rule — Posi- HEALTHCARE ices for Individuals with Hearing and Speech tion Limits and Position Accountability for Disabilities [CG Docket No.: 03-123] received (Mr. KIM asked and was given per- Security Futures Products (RIN: 3038-AE61) October 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mission to address the House for 1 received October 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 minute and to revise and extend his re- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. marks.) Commerce. 2577. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise be- 2585. A letter from the Director, Office of ricultural Marketing Service, Specialty cause Congress needs to take bold ac- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Crops Program, Department of Agriculture, tion to help seniors afford healthcare. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s transmitting the Department’s final rule — NUREG revision — Consolidated Guidance I have talked with countless seniors Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Redistricting About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific in Burlington and Ocean Counties who and Reapportionment of Producer Districts Guidance About Medical Use Licenses see the costs of healthcare rise with no [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-19-0011; SC19-966-2 FR] re- [NUREG-1556, Volume 9, Revision 3] received relief in sight. That is why, today, I am ceived October 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. October 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 proud to introduce the Helping Seniors 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. Afford Health Care Act. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and 2578. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- By expanding access to the Medicare Commerce. Savings Program, we can help millions ricultural Marketing Service, Specialty 2586. A letter from the Director, Office of of seniors afford prescription drugs and Crops Program, Department of Agriculture, Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory transmitting the Department’s final rule — other critical care. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Almonds Grown in California; Amendments final state agreement — State of Vermont: When our seniors can’t afford their to Marketing Order 981 [AMS-SC-18-0018; healthcare, they are forced to decide Discontinuance of Certain Commission Reg- SC18-981-3] received October 3, 2019, pursuant ulatory Authority Within the State; Notice between their own health and essen- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, of Agreement Between the NRC and the tials like rent and food. That is not a Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on State of Vermont [NRC-2019-0114] received choice that any senior should have to Agriculture. October 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. make. 2579. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 We have a chance in this Congress to ricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and make an impact for the people we Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Commerce. Division, Department of Agriculture, trans- 2587. A letter from the Director, Office of serve. We owe it to our senior citizens mitting the Department’s final rule — who have worked hard and contributed Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Con- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s so much to this country to help them sumer Education and Industry Information withdrawal of regulatory guide — Applica- realize the American Dream of a Order; Change in Membership, Nominations, bility of Existing Regulatory Guides to the healthy, affordable retirement. Procedures, and Continuance Referenda Pe- Design, Construction, and Operation of an Madam Speaker, I hope you stand riod [Document Number: AMS-SC-19-0015] re- Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation with them and join me in supporting ceived October 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [NRC-2019-0157] received October 3, 2019, pur- this bill. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. f 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 2580. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- on Energy and Commerce. ADJOURNMENT ricultural Marketing Service, Specialty 2588. A communication from the President Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I move of the United States, transmitting an Execu- Division, Department of Agriculture, trans- tive Order Blocking Property and Sus- that the House do now adjourn. mitting the Department’s final rule — Proc- pending Entry of Certain Persons Contrib- The motion was agreed to; accord- essed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and uting to the Situation in Syria, pursuant to ingly (at 7 o’clock and 32 minutes Information Order; Termination [Document 50 U.S.C. 1703(b); Public Law 95-223 Sec. p.m.), under its previous order, the Number: AMS-SC-19-0047] received October 3, 204(b); (91 Stat. 1627) (H. Doc. No. 116—73); to House adjourned until tomorrow, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public the Committee on Foreign Affairs and or- Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 10 a.m. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the dered to be printed. for morning-hour debate. Committee on Agriculture. 2589. A letter from the Director, Office of 2581. A letter from the Deputy Director, Di- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory f rectorate of Standards and Guidance, Occu- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO pational Safety and Health Administration, final NUREG — Piping Systems and Compo- LEGISLATION Department of Labor, transmitting the De- nents — Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and partment’s final rule — Occupational Expo- Acceptance Criteria [NUREG-0800, Chapter Pursuant to the Statutory-Pay-As- sure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds 14.3.3] received October 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YAR- in Construction and Shipyard Sectors [Dock- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. MUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote et No.: OSHA-H005C-2006-0870] (RIN: 1218- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- on passage, for printing in the CON- AD21) received October 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 ergy and Commerce. GRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 3289, the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 2590. A letter from the Management and Hong Kong Human Rights and Democ- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Edu- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of cation and Labor. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- racy Act of 2019, as amended, would 2582. A letter from the Director, Regu- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- have no significant effect on the def- latory Management Division, Environmental tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- icit, and therefore, the budgetary ef- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- et No.: FAA-2019-0711; Product Identifier fects of such bill are estimated as zero. cy’s final rule — Significant New Use Rules 2019-NM-167-AD; Amendment 39-19755; AD on Certain Chemical Substances; Technical 2019-20-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October Pursuant to the Statutory-Pay-As- Correction [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0366; FRL- 4, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YAR- 9999-12] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received October 4, lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the

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A letter from the Management and tives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines 71-51] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received October 4, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0692; Product Identi- 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Transportation, transmitting the Depart- fier 2018-NE-19-AD; Amendment 39-19735; AD Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2019-18-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October Committee on Transportation and Infra- tives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines 4, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- structure. [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0771; Product Identi- lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 2606. A letter from the Division Director, fier 2019-NE-27-AD; Amendment 39-19747; AD Committee on Transportation and Infra- Division of Policy, Legislation, and Regula- 2019-19-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October structure. tion, Employment and Training Administra- 4, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- 2599. A letter from the Management and tion, Department of Labor, transmitting the lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Department’s final rule — Federal-State Un- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- employment Compensation Program; Estab- structure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- lishing Appropriate Occupations for Drug 2592. A letter from the Management and tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: Testing of Unemployment Compensation Ap- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of FAA-2019-0482; Product Identifier 2019-NM- plicants Under the Middle Class Tax Relief Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 066-AD; Amendment 39-19743; AD 2019-19-07] and Job Creation Act of 2012 (RIN: 1205-AB81) ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, received October 4, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes [Docket No.: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 FAA-2019-0325; Product Identifier 2019-NM- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and 038-AD; Amendment 39-19739; AD 2019-19-03] mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Means. (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, ture. f pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 2600. A letter from the Management and 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ture. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of 2593. A letter from the Management and tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: Program Analyst, FAA, Department of FAA-2019-0318; Product Identifier 2019-NM- committees were delivered to the Clerk Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 015-AD; Amendment 39-19754; AD 2019-19-09] for printing and reference to the proper ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class C (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, calendar, as follows: Airspace; Lafayette, LA [Docket No.: FAA- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: Committee on Small 2019-0676; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AWA-3] 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Business. H.R. 3734. A bill to require the (RIN: 2120-AA66) received October 4, 2019, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Comptroller General of the United States to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ture. report on access to credit for small business 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 2601. A letter from the Management and concerns owned and controlled by covered in- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of dividuals, to require the Administrator of ture. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2594. A letter from the Management and the Small Business Administration to report ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of on the veterans interagency task force, and tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- for other purposes (Rept. 116–233). Referred FAA-2019-0498; Product Identifier 2019-NM- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- to the Committee of the Whole House on the 073-AD; Amendment 39-19742; AD 2019-19-06] tives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Lim- state of the Union. (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, ´ ited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Ms. VELAZQUEZ: Committee on Small pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes [Docket No.: Business. H.R. 3661. A bill to support entre- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- FAA-2018-0453; Product Identifier 2018-NM- preneurs serving in the National Guard and 028-AD; Amendment 39-19732; AD 2019-18-05] mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Reserve, and for other purposes (Rept. 116– (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, ture. 234). Referred to the Committee of the Whole 2602. A letter from the Management and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law House on the state of the Union. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ´ 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Ms. VELAZQUEZ: Committee on Small Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Business. H.R. 499. A bill to amend the Small ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ture. Business Act to clarify the treatment of cer- 2595. A letter from the Management and tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: tain surviving spouses under the definition Program Analyst, FAA, Department of FAA-2019-0193; Product Identifier 2018-NM- of small business concern owned and con- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 159-AD; Amendment 39-19711; AD 2019-16-08] trolled by service-disabled veterans (Rept. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, 116–235). Referred to the Committee of the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Whole House on the state of the Union. tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: ´ FAA-2019-0486; Product Identifier 2019-NM- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Ms. VELAZQUEZ: Committee on Small 061-AD; Amendment 39-19733; AD 2019-18-06] mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Business. H.R. 3537. A bill to amend the (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, ture. Small Business Act to codify the Boots to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 2603. A letter from the Management and Business Program, and for other purposes 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of (Rept. 116–236). Referred to the Committee of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- the Whole House on the state of the Union. ture. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Mr. DESAULNIER: Committee on Rules. 2596. A letter from the Management and tives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly House Resolution 629. Resolution providing Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Air- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1815) to re- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- planes [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0521; Product quire the Securities and Exchange Commis- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Identifier 2019-NM-047-AD; Amendment 39- sion, when developing rules and regulations tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: 19740; AD 2019-19-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received about disclosures to retail investors, to con- FAA-2019-0250; Product Identifier 2018-NM- October 4, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. duct investor testing, including a survey and 157-AD; Amendment 39-19734; AD 2019-18-07] 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 interviews of retail investors, and for other (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- purposes, and providing for consideration of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law tation and Infrastructure. the bill (H.R. 3624) to amend the Securities 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 2604. A letter from the Management and Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclo- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of sure of the total number of domestic and for- ture. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- eign employees of certain public companies, 2597. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- and for other purposes (Rept. 116–237). Re- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lock- ferred to the House Calendar. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- heed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes f ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0699; Product Identi- tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: fier 2019-NM-148-AD; Amendment 39-19736; PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS FAA-2019-0402; Product Identifier 2019-NM- AD 2019-18-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Oc- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public 008-AD; Amendment 39-19731; AD 2019-18-04] tober 4, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. bills and resolutions of the following (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 4, 2019, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- titles were introduced and severally re- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. ferred, as follows: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2605. A letter from the Management and By Mr. KIM (for himself, Ms. BLUNT ture. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ROCHESTER, and Mr. EVANS): 2598. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- H.R. 4671. A bill to amend titles XVIII and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Airspace Designations; XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce

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cost-sharing, align income and resource eli- H.R. 4678. A bill to amend the Public Ms. NORTON, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, and gibility tests, simplify enrollment, and pro- Health Service Act to authorize a public edu- Ms. HAALAND): vide for other program improvements for cation campaign across all relevant pro- H.R. 4684. A bill to amend the Child Nutri- low-income Medicare beneficiaries; to the grams of the Health Resources and Services tion Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in Administration to increase oral health lit- National School Lunch Act to make break- addition to the Committee on Ways and eracy and awareness; to the Committee on fasts and lunches free for all children, and Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- Energy and Commerce. for other purposes; to the Committee on mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- By Mr. CUNNINGHAM (for himself, Mr. Education and Labor, and in addition to the sideration of such provisions as fall within MAST, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, and Committees on Agriculture, and Science, the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. HUFFMAN): Space, and Technology, for a period to be By Mr. KHANNA (for himself, Ms. H.R. 4679. A bill to require the Comptroller subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ESHOO, Ms. HILL of California, Ms. General of the United States to submit to each case for consideration of such provi- LEE of California, Mr. TED LIEU of Congress a report examining efforts by the sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the California, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. Regional Fishery Management Councils, the committee concerned. PETERS, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. SPEIER, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commis- By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself and Mrs. TORRES of California): sion, and the National Marine Fisheries Mr. KING of New York): H.R. 4672. A bill to designate the facility of Service to prepare and adapt United States H.R. 4685. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the United States Postal Service located at fishery management for the impacts of cli- enue Code of 1986 to classify certain auto- 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, mate change, and for other purposes; to the matic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15- California, as the ‘‘Petty Officer 2nd Class Committee on Natural Resources. year property for purposes of depreciation; (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office By Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mrs. to the Committee on Ways and Means. Building’’; to the Committee on Oversight DAVIS of California, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- and Reform. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- self and Mr. SUOZZI): ´ By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Mr. fornia, Mr. CARDENAS, Mr. CART- H.R. 4686. A bill to amend title 23, United FITZPATRICK, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and WRIGHT, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, States Code, to compel States to require il- Ms. BARRAGA´ N): Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. COHEN, luminated signs and other measures on ride- H.R. 4673. A bill to amend the Individuals Ms. DEAN, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. hailing vehicles, to prohibit the sale of such with Disabilities Education Act to direct the DELAURO, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. signs, to require ride-hailing companies to Secretary to provide additional funds to ENGEL, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. FOSTER, implement an electronic access system on States to establish and make disbursements Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. ride-hailing vehicles; to the Committee on from high cost funds; to the Committee on GARCIA of Texas, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Transportation and Infrastructure, and in Education and Labor. Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. addition to the Committee on Energy and By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia (for himself, HASTINGS, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. HIGGINS of Commerce, for a period to be subsequently Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. GRI- New York, Mr. HIMES, Ms. JACKSON determined by the Speaker, in each case for JALVA, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. LEE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. consideration of such provisions as fall with- APTUR ILMER SABLAN, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. K , Mr. K , Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. LARSON of Con- BONAMICI, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. ADAMS, cerned. necticut, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. NORCROSS, Ms. By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. JAYAPAL, Mr. MORELLE, Ms. WILD, MCCAUL, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. COOPER, SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. HARDER of California, Ms. Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. SCHRIER, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. SHALALA, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Ms. JACKSON MOORE, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. NADLER, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. OMAR, LEE, Ms. HILL of California, Mr. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Mr. TRONE, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mrs. SIRES, and Mr. CROW): PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. RASKIN, TRAHAN, and Mr. CASTRO of Texas): H.J. Res. 77. A joint resolution opposing H.R. 4674. A bill to amend and strengthen Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. RYAN, Ms. the decision to end certain United States ef- ´ the Higher Education Act of 1965 to lower the SANCHEZ, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. SCHA- forts to prevent Turkish military operations cost of college for students and families, to KOWSKY, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast hold colleges accountable for students’ suc- SOTO, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. SWALWELL of Syria; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. cess, and to give a new generation of stu- California, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for fornia, Ms. TITUS, Mr. TONKO, Mr. dents the opportunity to graduate on-time himself, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. KIND, Mr. WELCH, Mr. LUJA´ N, Ms. ROYBAL- and transition to a successful career; to the JOYCE of Ohio, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. ALLARD, and Mr. KENNEDY): Committee on Education and Labor. FITZPATRICK, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N H.R. 4680. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- By Mr. GOMEZ (for himself, Mr. cation Act of 1965 to simplify the financial of Puerto Rico, Mr. SOTO, Mrs. ´ ´ GARCIA of Illinois, Mr. CARDENAS, and aid application process, and for other pur- NAPOLITANO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ´ Ms. BARRAGAN): poses; to the Committee on Education and VELA, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. PANETTA, H.R. 4675. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Labor. Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mrs. Social Security Act to provide for enhanced By Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. KING DINGELL, Mr. COSTA, Mr. GARAMENDI, Medicare beneficiary information through of New York, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mrs. Ms. ESHOO, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. access to annual Medicare notifications in CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, WELCH, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, multiple languages; to the Committee on Mr. FOSTER, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. KHANNA, and Mr. Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- COSTA, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. GRIJALVA): mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- H. Res. 628. A resolution expressing support SIRES, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Ms. riod to be subsequently determined by the for the designation of the week beginning on BROWNLEY of California, Ms. LEE of Speaker, in each case for consideration of October 13, 2019, as National Wildlife Refuge California, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Ms. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Week; to the Committee on Natural Re- ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. COX of Cali- tion of the committee concerned. sources. fornia, Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, By Mr. SCHNEIDER: By Mr. BIGGS: Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. BALDERSON): H.R. 4676. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H. Res. 630. A resolution condemning and H.R. 4681. A bill to require the Secretary of Social Security Act to provide for the guar- the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of anteed issue of Medigap policies to all tion of the National World War II Memorial California’s 28th Congressional District; to Medigap-eligible Medicare beneficiaries and in Washington, DC, and for other purposes; the Committee on Ethics. Medicare Advantage enrollees, and for other to the Committee on Financial Services. By Mr. BYRNE (for himself, Mr. BUDD, purposes; to the Committee on Ways and By Ms. LEE of California: Mr. GIBBS, Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- Means, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 4682. A bill to provide for United vania, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. Energy and Commerce, for a period to be States participation in the Inter-Parliamen- ROUZER, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. HARRIS, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in tary Union, and for other purposes; to the and Mr. GAETZ): each case for consideration of such provi- Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Res. 631. A resolution directing the sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Ms. NORTON: Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Com- committee concerned. H.R. 4683. A bill to amend title 11, District mittee on Oversight and Government Re- By Mr. TAYLOR: of Columbia Official Code, to provide that form, and the Committee on Financial Serv- H.R. 4677. A bill to direct the Secretary of grand and petit jurors serving in the Supe- ices to begin investigations regarding cer- Education to carry out a program to recog- rior Court of the District of Columbia shall tain business dealings of Robert Hunter nize high schools and local educational agen- receive fees and expenses at the same rates Biden during the period in which Joseph R. cies for expanding high-quality dual credit paid to grand and petit jurors appearing in Biden, Jr. served as Vice President of the programs; to the Committee on Education the district courts of the United States; to United States; whether those business deal- and Labor. the Committee on Oversight and Reform. ings resulted in improper conflicts of inter- By Mr. CA´ RDENAS (for himself, Mr. By Ms. OMAR (for herself, Ms. TLAIB, ests; and whether Robert Hunter Biden’s BILIRAKIS, and Ms. BARRAGA´ N): Ms. MOORE, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, work affected United States foreign policy or

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a foreign government or foreign entity’s re- Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the H.R. 1155: Mrs. LAWRENCE. sponse thereto; to the Committee on Rules. United States Constitution H.R. 1163: Mr. KHANNA. f By Ms. KAPTUR: H.R. 1164: Mr. CLINE and Mr. STANTON. H.R. 4681. H.R. 1166: Ms. SHERRILL. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1191: Mr. AGUILAR. STATEMENT lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1220: Mr. FOSTER and Ms. HILL of Cali- Article I Section 8. ‘‘Congress shall have Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of fornia. power to . . . coin money’’. H.R. 1225: Mr. CRAWFORD. the Rules of the House of Representa- By Ms. LEE of California: H.R. 1274: Mr. PERLMUTTER. tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 4682. H.R. 1325: Mrs. LESKO and Ms. GARCIA of mitted regarding the specific powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- Texas. granted to Congress in the Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1329: Mr. VISCLOSKY. tion to enact the accompanying bill or This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 1337: Mr. SMITH of Washington. joint resolution. granted to Congress under Article I of the H.R. 1339: Mr. WATKINS. United States Constitution and its subse- H.R. 1379: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of By Mr. KIM: quent amendments, and further clarified and New York and Ms. BASS. H.R. 4671. interpreted by the Supreme Court of the H.R. 1380: Ms. STEVENS and Ms. CRAIG. Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States. H.R. 1398: Mr. CALVERT and Mr. ABRAHAM. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 1417: Mr. JEFFRIES. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 4688. H.R. 1450: Mr. LANGEVIN. States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1507: Ms. SLOTKIN. By Mr. KHANNA: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1511: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 4672. clause 17 of section 8 of article I of the H.R. 1554: Mr. TED LIEU of California and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. Mr. GOTTHEIMER. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. OMAR: H.R. 1557: Ms. SCANLON. Article I, Section 8, clause 7 provides Con- H.R. 4684. H.R. 1597: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. MCCOLLUM, gress with the power to establish post offices Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. HIMES, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. and post roads. lation pursuant to the following: CLEAVER, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New By Mr. HUFFMAN: Article. 1. Section. 1. York, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. PA- H.R. 4673. By Mr. PASCRELL: NETTA, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4685. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. CRAIG, Mrs. LEE of lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Nevada, Mr. MORELLE, and Mr. AGUILAR. Article I, Section 8, clause 1 lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1643: Mr. PAPPAS. By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1668: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 4674. lation pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the H.R. 1695: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States Constitution. New York and Mrs. BEATTY. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: H.R. 1749: Mrs. LESKO. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 4686. H.R. 1754: Mr. DELGADO, Mr. RUSH, Mr. the United States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- SARBANES, Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois, and Mr. By Mr. GOMEZ: lation pursuant to the following: TIPTON. H.R. 4675. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- H.R. 1767: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution. H.R. 1786: Mr. KILDEE. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. ENGEL: H.R. 1805: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.J. Res. 77. H.R. 1869: Mr. LATTA and Mr. HURD of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- Texas. By Mr. SCHNEIDER: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1873: Mr. EMMER, Ms. SPANBERGER, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. H.R. 4676. Mr. LAMBORN, and Mr. YARMUTH. Congress has the power to enact this legis- f H.R. 1880: Mr. CONNOLLY. lation pursuant to the following: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1903: Mr. LAMBORN and Mr. SENSEN- Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- BRENNER. tion Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1923: Mr. LIPINSKI. By Mr. TAYLOR: were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1931: Mr. CISNEROS. H.R. 4677. tions, as follows: H.R. 1942: Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1944: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 93: Mr. KHANNA and Mr. EVANS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1953: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 141: Ms. CRAIG. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18. H.R. 1975: Mr. COX of California. ´ H.R. 147: Mrs. LESKO. By Mr. CARDENAS: H.R. 1982: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 229: Mr. CRIST. H.R. 4678. H.R. 2013: Mr. ROUDA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 302: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H.R. 333: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 2102: Mr. VAN DREW. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 444: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 2128: Ms. HAALAND. Article 1, Section 1. H.R. 592: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2146: Mrs. BEATTY and Mr. LEWIS. All legislative powers herein granted shall H.R. 641: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 2147: Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. be vested in a Congress of the United States, H.R. 647: Mr. RICHMOND. ADERHOLT, Mr. PENCE, Mr. RYAN, Mr. which shall consist of a Senate and House of H.R. 674: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas and Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. COL- Representatives. BERA. LINS, Mr. CROW, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. By Mr. CUNNINGHAM: H.R. 683: Mr. CRIST. LUCAS, Mr. COMER, Mrs. ROBY, and Mr. TIP- H.R. 4679. H.R. 737: Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois, Mr. GRI- TON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- JALVA, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Ilinois, and H.R. 2153: Mr. ENGEL. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 2169: Ms. NORTON. Article 1, Section 8. To make all Laws H.R. 754: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H.R. 2191: Mr. NEGUSE. which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 827: Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 2208: Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, H.R. 835: Mrs. MCBATH. NEGUSE, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 865: Ms. DEAN. H.R. 2245: Ms. JUDY CHU of California and tion in the Government of the United States, H.R. 873: Ms. HAALAND. Mr. PASCRELL. or in any Department or Officer thereof. H.R. 886: Ms. BASS. H.R. 2256: Mr. NORCROSS, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2. The Congress H.R. 891: Mr. ARRINGTON. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. shall have Power to dispose of and make all H.R. 919: Mr. CUNNINGHAM. H.R. 2262: Mr. HARDER of California. needful Rules and Regulations respecting the H.R. 943: Mrs. LESKO and Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 2275: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Territory or other Property belonging to the H.R. 1034: Mr. COLE, Mr. COMER, and Mr. New York. United States; and nothing in this Constitu- KUSTOFF of Tennessee. H.R. 2314: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. tion shall be so construed as to Prejudice H.R. 1042: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 2315: Mr. KILMER and Ms. DEAN. any Claims of the United States, or of any H.R. 1055: Mr. GOTTHEIMER and Mr. H.R. 2414: Mr. KHANNA. particular State. Johnson & Graham v. All HUFFMAN. H.R. 2420: Mr. COURTNEY. rights reserved. H.R. 1094: Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 2423: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. By Mr. DOGGETT: H.R. 1135: Mr. LAMALFA. JAYAPAL, Ms. HILL of California, Mr. GOLD- H.R. 4680. H.R. 1154: Ms. HILL of California, Mr. EN, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- LAWSON of Florida, Mr. KING of New York, DEFAZIO, Mr. STEUBE, and Mr. BIGGS. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. TONKO, Mr. AGUILAR, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2426: Mr. ADERHOLT.

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H.R. 2441: Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois and Mr. H.R. 3497: Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. H.R. 4468: Mr. TIMMONS. COURTNEY. HAGEDORN, and Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 4482: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- H.R. 2456: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 3503: Ms. JACKSON LEE. ico and Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. ´ H.R. 2468: Mr. LUJAN. H.R. 3524: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. H.R. 4487: Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. COSTA, Mr. H.R. 2482: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 3565: Mr. NORMAN. CALVERT, and Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 2494: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- H.R. 3584: Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 4492: Mr. FITZPATRICK. homa. and Mr. HIMES. H.R. 4497: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2560: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 3587: Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 2602: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 3598: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. H.R. 4516: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2629: Mr. VELA and Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 3602: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 4525: Ms. MOORE. Georgia. H.R. 3647: Ms. DELBENE and Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 4583: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 2645: Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. MOULTON, H.R. 3663: Ms. MOORE and Mr. LEWIS. H.R. 4584: Mr. MCGOVERN. and Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 3760: Mr. RASKIN, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 4588: Mr. TIPTON. ´ Mississippi, Mr. SIRES, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Ms. H.R. 2651: Mr. LUJAN. H.R. 4595: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 2678: Ms. LOFGREN. SCANLON. H.R. 4615: Ms. CRAIG. H.R. 2682: Ms. CRAIG. H.R. 3798: Mr. CROW. ´ H.R. 2771: Mr. PENCE. H.R. 3809: Ms. DELBENE and Mr. DAVID H.R. 4617: Mr. GARCIA of Illinois, Mr. HIG- H.R. 2788: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. SCOTT of Georgia. GINS of New York, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Il- H.R. 2809: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 3815: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. BLU- linois, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HAS- H.R. 2812: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. MENAUER, Mr. POCAN, and Ms. BROWNLEY of TINGS, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CASE, H.R. 2818: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. DEAN, and California. Ms. SHALALA, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. LUJA´ N. H.R. 3826: Mr. WALDEN and Mr. GAETZ. Mr. KENNEDY, and Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 2819: Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 3867: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 4639: Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois. H.R. 2867: Mr. RICHMOND and Mr. SEAN PAT- H.R. 3942: Mr. RESCHENTHALER and Mr. H.R. 4660: Ms. JACKSON LEE. RICK MALONEY of New York. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 4666: Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto H.R. 2881: Ms. HOULAHAN. H.R. 3962: Mrs. DINGELL. Rico and Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 2895: Mr. COLE. H.R. 3964: Mrs. LESKO. H.J. Res. 2: Mr. VARGAS, Ms. STEVENS, and H.R. 2897: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 3968: Mr. ALLEN. Mr. JEFFRIES. New York and Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 3969: Mrs. DINGELL. H.J. Res. 7: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 2923: Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois. H.R. 3973: Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. H.J. Res. 35: Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois. H.R. 2985: Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma, SOTO, Ms. HAALAND, Ms. MENG, and Ms. WIL- Ms. DELBENE, Mr. BUCK, and Mr. HORSFORD. SON of Florida. H.J. Res. 76: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 3080: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 4030: Mr. COLE. H. Con. Res. 68: Mr. CURTIS, Mr. NORMAN, H.R. 3086: Mr. HECK. H.R. 4035: Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. PERRY, Mr. H.R. 3104: Ms. SLOTKIN and Mr. STANTON. H.R. 4045: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of PAPPAS, and Mr. ALLRED. H.R. 3125: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. New York. H. Res. 33: Mr. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 3133: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 4068: Mr. CRIST. H. Res. 227: Ms. NORTON, Ms. MCCOLLUM, H.R. 3180: Mr. STANTON. H.R. 4075: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. MOULTON, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, and Mr. LAR- H.R. 3182: Mr. BERGMAN, Ms. KUSTER of H.R. 4118: Mr. POCAN. SON of Connecticut. New Hampshire, Mrs. LESKO, and Mr. BROOKS H.R. 4127: Mr. SOTO. H. Res. 231: Ms. SPEIER. of Alabama. H.R. 4143: Mr. DEUTCH and Ms. SHERRILL. H. Res. 296: Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois. H.R. 3195: Ms. ADAMS, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. H.R. 4144: Mr. DELGADO. CUMMINGS, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. JOHN- H.R. 4162: Mrs. AXNE, Mr. MEADOWS, Ms. H. Res. 325: Mr. ESPAILLAT. SON of Georgia, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. BRENDAN F. SPANBERGER, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, and Mr. H. Res. 399: Mr. TIPTON. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Ms. OCASIO-COR- DELGADO. H. Res. 493: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. TEZ. H.R. 4211: Ms. HAALAND. H. Res. 499: Mrs. LAWRENCE. H.R. 3208: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 4236: Ms. LOFGREN. H. Res. 538: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Mr. JOHN- H.R. 3221: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 4258: Mrs. MCBATH. SON of Georgia. H.R. 3243: Mr. NORMAN and Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 4270: Mr. TAYLOR, Ms. LEE of Cali- H. Res. 543: Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. TAYLOR, and H.R. 3248: Ms. UNDERWOOD. fornia, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 3250: Ms. GARCIA of Texas. TRAHAN, and Ms. SPANBERGER. H. Res. 574: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. H.R. 3350: Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. WATKINS, Mr. H.R. 4288: Ms. CRAIG. GARCIÁ of Illinois, Mrs. LAWRENCE, and Mr. KHANNA, Mr. SIRES, Ms. MOORE, Mr. POSEY, H.R. 4297: Mr. DEFAZIO and Ms. CASTOR of KHANNA. Mrs. LESKO, and Mr. LATTA. Florida. H. Res. 585: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 3354: Mr. MCADAMS. H.R. 4298: Mr. RYAN. H.R. 3398: Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 4308: Mrs. HAYES. H. Res. 604: Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. WALBERG, California, Mr. TONKO, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. H.R. 4311: Mr. RASKIN. Mr. BRADY, Mr. YOHO, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mrs. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 4339: Ms. GARCIA of Texas. RADEWAGEN, Mr. DUNN, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 3414: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 4348: Mr. CROW, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. New York. CONNOLLY, and Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of BILIRAKIS, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. KUSTOFF H.R. 3444: Ms. SCANLON. Pennsylvania. of Tennessee, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. MULLIN, H.R. 3453: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Ms. HILL of Cali- H.R. 4383: Mr. GOSAR. Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Ten- fornia, Ms. MOORE, Mr. CICILLINE, and Mr. H.R. 4399: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, nessee, Ms. FOXX of North Carolina, Mr. RASKIN. Mr. JORDAN, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. LONG, and COOK, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. RICE of H.R. 3463: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK and Mr. PHIL- Mr. WESTERMAN. South Carolina, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. LIPS. H.R. 4405: Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. NORTON, and MOOLENAAR, Mr. LATTA, Mr. BAIRD, and Ms. H.R. 3483: Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. HUFFMAN. GRANGER. H.R. 3495: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Mrs. BROOKS H.R. 4428: Mr. HARDER of California and Mr. H. Res. 606: Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. OCASIO-COR- of Indiana. COHEN. TEZ, and Ms. PRESSLEY.

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 No. 162 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ability to project power to every corner called to order by the Honorable THOM The Presiding Officer led the Pledge of the globe. America’s Navy works TILLIS, a Senator from the State of of Allegiance, as follows: tirelessly to protect the freedom of navigation, of commerce, and travel North Carolina. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the f United States of America, and to the Repub- around the world. PRAYER lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TRIBUTE TO KEN QUINN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today’s f opening prayer will be offered by Pas- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on tor Andrew Brunson of Chapel Hill, NC. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING another point, for the last three dec- The guest Chaplain offered the fol- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ades, Des Moines has hosted something lowing prayer: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The every year this week called the World Before I pray, I want to thank the clerk will please read a communication Food Prize. As the World Food Prize Senate. I am standing here today be- to the Senate from the President pro kicks off this week in Des Moines, I cause so many of you fought for me, tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). pay tribute to an outstanding Iowan and I am deeply grateful, in a time of The legislative clerk read the fol- and the president of that foundation. many divides, to those who were uni- lowing letter: In his Foreign Service career, Ken Quinn was the Ambassador to Cam- fied in fighting for my release. Thank U.S. SENATE, you. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, bodia, but earlier in that career, Ken Let us pray. Washington, DC, October 15, 2019. Quinn’s life of service took him from a Our Heavenly Father, may Your Holy To the Senate: small town in Iowa to Southeast Asia Name be honored. May Your Name be Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, and back. Decades ago, he identified an held in high regard in this Senate. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby avenue to peace and prosperity. As a appoint the Honorable THOM TILLIS, a Sen- We give thanks to You, for You are young Foreign Service officer, he saw ator from the State of North Carolina, to that roads secured economic freedom good, and Your steadfast love endures perform the duties of the Chair. and food security for the impoverished forever. You have watched over this CHUCK GRASSLEY, Nation through various times of peace, President pro tempore. people of Southeast Asia. For the last 20 years, Ambassador prosperity, turmoil, and war. May we Mr. TILLIS thereupon assumed the Quinn—now not in the Foreign Serv- continue to look to You and be a peo- Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ice—has cultivated the World Food ple who seek Your face. Draw us near, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Prize into the Nobel Prize for Agri- and may we draw near to You. Blessed pore. The Senator from Iowa. culture. Thanks to his stewardship of is the nation whose God is the Lord. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask the seeds first planted by the Nobel Reveal to us our sins, and forgive us. unanimous consent to speak for 2 min- Peace Prize laureate of 1970, Dr. Nor- Reveal to us also Your love, and enable utes as in morning business. man Borlaug, the World Food Prize each of us to love You with all our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- will yield humanitarian goods for gen- heart, soul, mind, and strength. pore. Without objection, it is so or- Today, I pray that You grant to the erations to come. dered. I yield the floor. Senators of the United States the spir- f I suggest the absence of a quorum. it of wisdom, the fear of the Lord, and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. the courage to act by the counsel of UNITED STATES NAVY’S 244TH BIRTHDAY BLACKBURN). The clerk will call the the Lord in all matters great and roll. small. May they have Your perspective Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on The legislative clerk proceeded to on all things. May Your Kingdom come October 13, the U.S. Navy celebrated call the roll. and Your will be done here in our Na- its 244th birthday. The U.S. Navy was Mr. TILLIS. Madam President, I ask tion as it is in Heaven in and through founded by the Continental Congress in unanimous consent that the order for these Senators. Bless their families and 1775 to disrupt British shipping and the quorum call be rescinded. their health. Give them Your peace. naval power in the Revolutionary War. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without O God, fill this place with Your pres- At the time, the Navy was just a sim- objection, it is so ordered. ence, and unite us as one nation under ple, ragtag band of converted merchant Mr. TILLIS. Madam President, I ask Your leadership, indivisible, with lib- ships. The U.S. Navy today is the most unanimous consent to speak for a pe- erty and justice for all. powerful naval force anywhere in the riod of 5 minutes as in morning busi- I pray in the Name of Jesus. Amen. world. It provides the military with the ness.

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That is House’s actions, I don’t think many of opening prayer, that was Pastor An- Turkish justice. That is not anything us were expecting to witness a clinic in drew Brunson from North Carolina. we can imagine in this country, but terms of fairness or due process. But This month marks a year since Pastor that is what this man was subjected to. even by their own partisan standards, Brunson was released from a Turkish Over the course of several months House Democrats have already found prison. Norine, his wife, is in the Gal- and in working with the President, new ways to lower the bar. This is lery as well. They were swept up in Secretary Pompeo, the Vice President, about the most consequential process what I considered to be an overreaction and a number of other people, we were the House of Representatives could by President Erdogan and the Turkish able to get President Erdogan to recog- possibly engage in: overruling Amer- regime in their imprisoning thousands nize that this was a political exercise, ican voters and nullifying an election. of people after the coup attempt in that it was not an exercise in justice, Surely, any such process must be Turkey. I actually found out about this and that he needed to be released. conducted with the utmost fairness and first as casework. Pastor Brunson was A year ago this month, he was re- transparency. It must be held to the from North Carolina. Then, slowly but leased, and now he is opening the Sen- most exact of standards. Yet House steadily, diplomacy wasn’t working, ate in prayer. I thank Pastor Brunson Democrats have wasted no time throw- and he found himself in a Turkish pris- for his perseverance. He went through ing fairness and precedent to the wind. on—at one point in really what we things that most of us cannot imagine, Already, they have denied their Repub- would consider to be despicable cir- and Norine was his strongest advocate. lican counterparts certain minority cumstances. He was in a prison cell I see the Parliamentarian looking at rights, like equal subpoena power, that was designed for maybe 8 or 10 me as if I am not supposed to recognize which Republicans provided Democrats people that had had more than 20 in it, the fact that Norine Brunson is in the in the Clinton impeachment. Already, they have made clear that and none of them spoke the English Gallery, so I will not recognize that President Trump’s counsel will not be language. fact because that would be a violation allowed to participate in hearings, Pastor Brunson was a missionary in of the rules. present evidence, and cross-examine Turkey for almost 20 years. He had a They are a sight for sore eyes, and I witnesses—all-important rights that church in Izmir, and all they tried to am so glad to have them back in this do for those who wanted to hear the Republicans provided to President country. I know they are going to con- Clinton. Word of God was to speak it. For that, tinue their missionary work wherever he was ultimately incarcerated and ac- Already, one House chairman has they can. I thank them for their lead- been caught publicly mischaracterizing cused of being a part of the Turkish ership and their deep faith. his committee’s handling of the whis- coup attempt. It was about a year later Thank you for opening the Senate tleblower inquiry on which this whole that they issued an indictment for him. today. investigation hinges. It was a 62-page indictment that read Madam President, I yield the floor. For all the public hyperventilating like a horrible, fictional novel and had I suggest the absence of a quorum. over institutional norms that we have some of the most absurd allegations The PRESIDING OFFICER. The heard from House Democrats in recent you could possibly imagine. Certainly, clerk will call the roll. years, it appears they have no inten- they were things that wouldn’t keep The legislative clerk proceeded to tion of letting norms, precedents, or you in jail overnight in the United call the roll. basic due process stand in their way as States but were things that were po- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, they seek to cancel out a Presidency. tentially going to have Pastor Brunson I ask unanimous consent that the order In the meantime, in the Senate we convicted and spending 35 years in a for the quorum call be rescinded. will keep our focus squarely on the Turkish prison. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without substantive work we need to complete We got word back that after the in- objection, it is so ordered. for the American people. In the coming dictment was issued against Pastor f days, we will confirm another slate of Brunson, he was afraid that the Amer- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY President Trump’s well-qualified nomi- ican people were going to believe it, nees. For starters, later this afternoon, LEADER that we would simply move on, and we will advance the nomination of Bar- that he would be left there at the fate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- bara Barrett, the President’s choice to of the Turkish judiciary. When I heard jority leader is recognized. be Secretary of the Air Force. that, the first thing I told my staff is f Speaking of our Armed Forces, Con- that I had to go to Turkey. I wanted to IMPEACHMENT gress can waste no more time in get- go to the prison that Pastor Brunson ting our appropriations process back was in, and I had the opportunity to Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, on track and delivering a funding that meet Norine, his wife, the day before. I Congress is returning to Washington our servicemembers need. Just 2 went there, and across a table that was for a work period that will be filled months ago, the President and the about as wide as this desk, I told Pas- with important to-do items, but we al- Speaker of the House produced an tor Brunson that we were not going to ready know what will top the agenda in agreement to guide the appropriations forget him and were not going to stop the House of Representatives: House process. The White House and congres- until we got him released from prison. Democrats are finally indulging in sional leaders set top-line funding tar- In a series of efforts here, for which I their 3-year old impeachment obses- gets for defense and nondefense and have to really compliment all of my sion, full steam ahead. agreed to forego poison pills. Last colleagues on both sides of the aisle, Many of us remember the Wash- month, unfortunately, our Democratic more than 72 Senators signed on to a ington Post headline that was literally colleagues went back on the deal. Rou- letter that encouraged Pastor published on Inauguration Day in 2017. tine funding negotiations were again Brunson’s release. More than 100 House Here is what it said: ‘‘The campaign to subject to poison pill threats, and ur- Members signed on to a similar letter. impeach President Trump has begun.’’ gent resources for the operations of the We did everything we could diplomati- And, sure enough, House Democrats Pentagon were withheld for the sake of cally to get Pastor Brunson released. have been at it ever since. politics. I decided I wanted to see how the One prominent House Democrat We need to put these political games court case was going, so I went back to called this Presidency illegitimate be- aside. Democrats need to stop filibus- Turkey a few months after I had first fore it had even begun. One of Speaker tering a pay raise for our troops and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:12 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.002 S15OCPT1 snicholson on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5777 the funding our commanders need. We counter-ISIS coalition, that is what we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- need to get our funding process back on must continue to do. We must continue tion having been heard, the bill will be track for the entire Federal Govern- to provide support to the local forces placed on the calendar. ment. that carry the lion’s share of the re- Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- House Democrats need to stop slow- sponsibility to defend their homelands. sence of a quorum. walking the USMCA, the landmark This effort must continue to include The PRESIDING OFFICER. The trade agreement that stands to create our allies and partners, even the imper- clerk will call the roll. 176,000 new American jobs. Mexico is fect ones that sometimes behave rashly The legislative clerk proceeded to ready, Canada is ready, and a majority and dangerously, as both Saudi Arabia call the roll. in the Senate is ready. The entire con- and Turkey have recently. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I tinent is just waiting on Speaker When it looked like President Trump ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. PELOSI to stop blocking this win for would withdraw from Syria at the be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the United States and to stop blocking ginning of the year, 70—70—Senators objection, it is so ordered. these new jobs. I don’t care how much joined in warning of the risks of pre- my Democratic colleagues in the House cipitously withdrawing from Syria or f may dislike the President. They Afghanistan. The veto-proof majority RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY shouldn’t throw 176,000 new American vote for my amendment to S. 1, the LEADER jobs on the scrap heap. Strengthening America’s Security in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The On all these fronts, I hope sincerely the Middle East Act, demonstrated Democratic leader is recognized. that our Democratic colleagues will be strong and bipartisan appreciation of f able to separate this vital business our enduring security interests in that from their animus toward the adminis- region. The Senate spoke clearly and THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION tration and join Republicans in moving said that we must ensure that we have Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, forward with the work of the American set the conditions for an enduring de- over the past month, evidence has people. feat of the terrorists before any with- emerged that the President of the f drawal. United States pressured a foreign leader to investigate one of his leading po- TURKEY AND SYRIA Regrettably, many of the Democratic Senators running for President, along litical rivals. A whistleblower inside Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, with my friend the Democratic leader, the intelligence community first raised on one final matter, I know I speak for parted with this bipartisan consensus alarms that the President applied pres- many of our colleagues on both sides of and voted against this amendment. So sure on Ukrainian President Zelensky the aisle in expressing my grave con- I hope those aspiring Commanders in that would benefit President Trump cern at the events that have unfolded Chief are asked to explain how they politically. The President himself then in Syria in recent days. reconcile their criticism of the admin- released a memorandum of his con- Turkey is our NATO ally. Yes, it istration today with their votes just a versation with President Zelensky, hosts millions of Syrian refugees and few months ago. Maybe they will even which demonstrably validated the has a legitimate security concern be asked on the debate stage this very whistleblower’s concerns. about the situation in Syria. But Tur- evening. In the weeks that followed, the House key’s escalation of hostilities with the I am heartened to hear that Vice has received testimony from a number Syrian Kurdish partners who have President PENCE will soon lead a dele- of State Department officials who have helped the United States fight ter- gation to begin immediate talks with filled in additional pieces to this very rorism is completely and totally unac- Turkey to end this violence. troubling puzzle. Rudy Giuliani’s ef- ceptable. This violence needs to end. I expect Turkish allies listen care- forts to dig up dirt on the President’s Syrian Kurdish forces have stood fully to the anger from Washington, political rivals were well known within proudly alongside U.S. forces in the welcome our Vice President, and take the State Department and the National fight against ISIS. Over years of joint steps to repair our important relation- Security Council. The Ambassador to effort, their shared sacrifices have put ship. It would be a tragedy for both of the EU, Gordon Sondland, was heavily ISIS on its heels and rendered its phys- our nations if Turkey’s escalation in involved with Mr. Giuliani, and we con- ical caliphate essentially nonexistent. Syria imperils our common fight tinue to receive additional information But leaving the field now would mean against ISIS and emboldens traditional about Mr. Sondland’s participation. His leaving the door wide open for a resur- adversaries like Iran and Russia. This scheduled testimony in the coming gence of this dangerous force and a new would be bad for U.S. interests, but it days will undoubtedly be relevant and iteration of the Islamic State; creating would be terrible for Turkey. important. a power vacuum begging for the med- I also look forward to discussing with Amidst all of this, the White House dling influence of Russia; leaving Members on both sides and with the ad- has engaged in stonewalling and out- northeastern Syria wide open for Iran ministration how the United States right defiance of congressional prerog- to extend its reach, unimpeded, all the can stand with our partners and pro- atives. The State Department in- way from Tehran to the doorstep of our vide strong, principled, and consistent structed its officials not to comply friends in Israel; and destroying the le- global leadership. with congressional subpoenas, the verage we currently have to compel White House has refused to cooperate Bashar Assad to stop his slaughter of f with the House impeachment inquiry, the Syrian people and negotiate an end and the President has publicly and re- MEASURE PLACED ON THE to this terrible conflict and humani- peatedly sought to bully and intimi- CALENDAR—S. 2593 tarian catastrophe. date the whistleblower. I want to make something clear: The Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, As additional facts are unearthed, we United States has taken the fight to I understand there is a bill at the desk have a responsibility to consider them Syria and Afghanistan because that is due for a second reading. with the best interest of our country in where our enemies are. That is why we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mind. The whistleblower was doing a are there. Fighting terrorists, exer- clerk will read the title of the bill for courageous and patriotic act and must cising leadership in troubled regions, the second time. be protected. He must be protected. and advancing U.S. interests around The legislative clerk read as follows: The Constitution made Congress a co- the world does not make us an evil em- A bill (S. 2593) to amend title 31, United equal branch of government. That role pire or the world’s policeman. It makes States Code, to provide for automatic con- must be respected. The matter at the us a prudent and responsible world tinuing resolutions. heart of the inquiry concerns the very power that stands up for our own secu- Mr. MCCONNELL. In order to place integrity of our democratic elections, rity and the freedom of others. the bill on the calendar under the pro- and it must be investigated thor- Alongside the 80 coalition partners vision of rule XIV, I object to further oughly, completely, and in a non- that U.S. forces have led in the proceedings. partisan manner.

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It is try can meddle in or affect the out- branch and get a vote on them. dangerous. come of our elections, Americans will Each of these CRA votes will present The consequences have already prov- quickly lose faith in our democracy. If our Republican colleagues with a en dire. Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian Russia or China or Iran controls our choice: whether to protect Americans dictator and war criminal, has elections, what the heck do we vote with preexisting conditions or not to strengthened his position greatly, cut- for? So the alleged offense by the Presi- protect them, whether to protect mid- ting a deal with the Kurds and moving dent is clearly serious enough to wardle-class Americans from a tax hike or his forces into the gap left by our with- rant an investigation by Congress, and not to protect them, and whether to drawal. that is exactly what the House of Rep- fight climate change or to do nothing. Who else has benefited from Presi- resentatives is doing in its impeach- We will also demand that our Repub- dent Trump’s ill-thought-out, precipi- ment inquiry, and it must continue lican colleagues take up legislation to tous, and wrongheaded action? Iran, unimpeded. protect hard-earned pensions for mil- his greatest enemy, one of our great We can do two things, and we must lions of American workers. Several of enemies in many ways. As you know, I do them. We can protect the Constitu- my colleagues will come to the floor am no friend of the Iranian Govern- tion and take action to help average this evening to do just that. Senators ment. working families at the same time. MANCHIN, BROWN, STABENOW, PETERS, Iran has benefited. Who else has ben- Here in the Senate, we can do both: SMITH, BALDWIN, and TESTER have been efitted? President Putin. Russian protect the Constitution and help aver- real leaders on these pension issues. troops have now swept into the region, age working families. It is not either- Workers, who for decades put money according to reports. Russia envies the or. It is not one or the other. into their pensions and thought when oil in northern Syria that it might con- f they retired they would at least have trol. some modicum on which to live de- When the President does some kind SENATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA cently, will lose all that unless we act. of action, it makes everyone scratch Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, We hope our Republican colleagues their heads, and if it benefits Putin, from the very beginning, Democrats will listen to the debate and help us one doesn’t know if he is doing it to ac- have been committed to doing the peo- move to deal with the millions of work- tually help Putin or if he just doesn’t ple’s business, but while the Demo- ers struggling to preserve their pen- get it. I tend to think it is often the cratic majority in the House of Rep- sions. former, unfortunately. resentatives has passed hundreds of As we continue to fulfill our solemn Our Kurdish partners are paying the bills dealing with healthcare, infra- constitutional duty to hold the Presi- ultimate cost of their betrayal, and structure, gun violence, climate dent accountable, Democrats will not— tens of thousands of civilians have been change, and much more, Leader will not—stop putting pressure on displaced. Maybe most concerning of MCCONNELL has turned our Chamber Leader MCCONNELL and our friends in all, reports say that more than 10,000 into a legislative graveyard. Not one of the majority to get the Senate back to ISIS fighters currently held and guard- these bills has received a vote in the work for the American people. Demo- ed by the Kurds could walk out of their Senate: no vote to save protections for crats will use every tool we have— cells. By pulling out of northern Syria, people with preexisting conditions, al- there are not that many—to stop Lead- President Trump has encouraged noth- though the American people are plead- er MCCONNELL from making the Senate ing short of an ISIS jailbreak. ing with us to do it; no vote on bipar- a legislative graveyard when the Amer- I say this to my fellow Americans. tisan background checks, although ican people need help and action in so Some may say: We don’t want any more people die from gun violence many ways. troops anywhere. Bring them all home. committed by people who shouldn’t f We don’t care. have guns; no vote on bipartisan elec- Well, I care. Most people care. tion security as Russia threatens us; TURKEY AND SYRIA But some might say: I don’t care and no vote on the Violence Against Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, what happens to the Kurds. Women Act, when abuse of women con- now on Turkey and Syria, a major The one thing everyone should care tinues. issue that deserves the Senate’s atten- about, whatever their views on geo- Over the course of his Presidency, tion this week and that shows we can, politics in the Middle East and in President Trump has also failed to again, fulfill our constitutional obliga- Syria, is our own security. We have offer proposals to address any of these tions as well as help the American peo- spent a decade of treasure and often pressing issues. In many cases, his poli- ple. One thing we are going to be talk- lives rooting out ISIS. Why? Because cies and his Executive actions have ing about this week is President ISIS presents a danger to our home- made things worse. Trump’s precipitous and dangerous de- land. We, in New York, know, more As Congress comes back into session, cision to withdraw from northern than anybody, how a small group from Senate Democrats will force our Re- Syria. far away could do huge damage and kill publican colleagues to vote during this A few weeks ago, the President thousands of innocent Americans here. work period on three measures that are abruptly announced that the United And now President Trump, through important to millions of Americans. States, which has long maintained a this thoughtless action, is allowing These votes will occur under the proce- presence in northern Syria to root out ISIS to gain new strength. What is dures of the Congressional Review Act. ISIS terrorists, would stand aside, and going on here? This is a threat to our The Congressional Review Act—I know Turkey launched a military incursion own national security here in our the public is not familiar with the ar- into the region. For years, a global co- homeland, and we must do everything cane parts of these things—is one of alition of the United States and our to stop it. the rare instances where the minority partners and allies, particularly the And who is the most angry at the can force a vote. We want to debate stout Kurds in Syria, have worked tire- President? From what I am told, our these other issues. We want to debate lessly and sacrificed much to defeat own military is. Our own military, who gun violence. We want to debate ISIS. Now, in only a matter of days, have fought shoulder-to-shoulder healthcare. We want to debate infra- the President’s quick, unstudied, and alongside the Kurds, watching the structure. We want to debate pre- ill-advised Syria decision has jeopard- Kurds risk and lose their lives to help existing conditions. We are not saying ized all of that progress. protect Americans—they weren’t even our Republican friends are going to For years, American soldiers have consulted. The military wasn’t even think exactly as we do, but let’s have a fought hard and some have given their consulted. You heard what General

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Under is, and there needs to be a consistent we may have—whether we agree with the previous order, the leadership time approach in the way that Congress con- President Trump or disagree and is reserved. ducts oversight. On April 8 of this year, whether we think he is a good Presi- I spoke on this Senate floor about the f dent or think he is an awful President. need for consistent oversight. I pointed This goes beyond that. What is going CONCLUSION OF MORNING out clear double standards between on? BUSINESS what the Democrats are doing to the Trump administration and the blind After Republicans spent years criti- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning eye that they have used on any fact cizing our former President, President business is closed. Obama, for simply failing to recite the pattern that might damage their polit- phrase ‘‘radical Islamic terror,’’ then f ical narrative. Let me remind the Democrats that I our Republican friends should be apo- EXECUTIVE SESSION plectic at what the President has done. threatened to subpoena the President’s It is not simply reciting this phrase. son and that my staff later deposed The President, through his actions, EXECUTIVE CALENDAR that son. In fact, I investigated alleged Russian collusion with the Trump cam- whether it is inadvertent or not, has The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under made radical Islamic terror more real paign and interviewed more than 10 the previous order, the Senate will pro- people connected to the June 2016 fa- and more dangerous. ceed to executive session and resume In one fell swoop, President Trump mous Trump Tower meeting, many of consideration of the following nomina- has deserted our partners, emboldened them Trump campaign officials. By the tion, which the clerk will report. three of our chief adversaries, provided way, I also welcomed Democrats’ par- The bill clerk read the nomination of a lifeline to ISIS fighters who have ticipation in those interviews. The Barbara McConnell Barrett, of Arizona, been taken off the battlefield, and put Democrats did participate. But, unfor- to be Secretary of the Air Force. American troops and America in tunately, the same equal access and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- harm’s way. Truly, this is one of the transparency doesn’t exist in the House ator from Iowa. most thoughtless and dangerous policy of Representatives these days as they Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I changes that President Trump could do oversight of what has gone on with ask unanimous consent to speak as in have made. That it was made seem- the famous telephone call to the morning business. ingly on a whim—without consulting Ukrainian President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I have routinely challenged the ad- our military commanders, without no- objection, it is so ordered. ministration’s policies and engaged in tifying Congress, and, most egre- robust oversight to hold this adminis- giously, without thinking its con- WHISTLEBLOWERS tration accountable. My oversight and sequences through—makes it even Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, investigation units have sent out al- more alarming. we have heard a lot about whistle- most 300 letters to the executive We have entered a dangerous mo- blowers in the past several weeks. branch since President Trump took his ment, my friends. It is increasingly There has been an outpouring of con- oath of office. So I think I can declare clear to everyone that the President’s cern for whistleblowers ever since word myself an equal-opportunity overseer erratic decision making has endan- came out that there was a whistle- because I seek facts, irrespective of gered our national security and the se- blower complaint that implicates the party and no matter where they lead. curity of our partners and allies around current administration. A lot of those on the other side of the I don’t think many of the Democrats the world. Strong sanctions, while good today can say the same thing. These and justified, will not be sufficient in aisle, expressing support for whistleblowers, to the best of my recollection, folks today, who are suddenly so con- undoing that damage, nor will they cerned about congressional oversight, haven’t expressed the same level of stop the consequences stemming from are the same ones who had no interest concern for whistleblowers in the last the ISIS jailbreak. whatsoever in defending the institu- administration. So the first step, as Congress returns, tions of the legislative branch when Well, welcome to the table. I hope is for Democrats and Republicans to the Obama administration was in of- you stay at the table quite a while. join us in passing a resolution making fice. clear that both parties demand that I have said for years that it is crit- Quite frankly, I find it all too con- the President’s decision be reversed. ical that we protect the whistleblower venient that the Democrats today have This is bipartisan, but our Repub- process to incentivize the disclosure of used allegations of wrongdoing against lican colleagues have a special place true waste, fraud, and abuse of the tax- the President that actually apply much here because they will have far more payer’s money. Those processes must more clearly to their own political success in getting the President to re- be carefully followed by all whistle- leaders. Let us begin down this road verse course and change his views. blowers, and that process must be re- with the now-debunked Russia collu- There is a solemn obligation on every spected by our government’s institu- sion investigation. one of the 53 Republican Members here. tions. Those legal processes are espe- First, the Clinton campaign hired They know it is dangerous. Are they cially important for government em- Fusion GPS to do opposition research going to still be afraid to criticize ployees who work in the intelligence against candidate Trump. Second, the President Trump? They have not, so field. Whistleblowers who act in good Democratic National Committee did far, but this resolution is the strongest faith, who comply with the disclosure the very same thing. Third, Fusion action we can take. process set out by law, and who report GPS hired Christopher Steele, a former Ultimately, of course, the only per- their concerns through proper channels British intelligence officer, to compile son able to immediately stop this trag- deserve to be heard and deserve to be the famous Steele dossier. edy from unfolding is the President protected. Even James Comey, a former FBI Di- himself. The President made the deci- I have also said that first-, second-, rector, a man who leaked sensitive gov- sion alone. He alone is responsible for and third-hand information doesn’t ernment records to spark a special its consequences. President Trump, make or break a whistleblower. If they counsel investigation, called that hopefully, importuned by Congress, follow the procedure, that is really Steele dossier ‘‘salacious and Democrats and Republicans in the most important. However, hearsay is a unverified.’’ That same Steele dossier House and Senate, will use this mo- factor to take into account when ana- factored heavily in the FBI’s investiga- ment—must use this moment—to step lyzing the strength of underlying alle- tion against Trump.

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I said, I’m telling you, and after her tenure that could have intel officer and information from the you’re not getting the billion dollars. I said, shed light on why she operated a non- Russian Government to undermine the you’re not getting the billion. I’m going to government server. It also eliminated be leaving here in, I think it was about six Trump campaign and later the Trump hours. I looked at them and said: I’m leaving emails around the time of that con- administration. And that is not Trump. in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, ference call that could have shown No, Trump didn’t do any of that. It was you’re not getting the money. Well— what exactly was intended in deleting the Democrats. The Democrats’ action Then he used a cuss word. those emails. That limitation of scope literally fit their own definition of col- He got fired. And they put in place some- defies reason. lusion. Maybe that is why the Demo- one who was solid at the time. Lastly, the FBI agreed to destroy records and laptops of Clinton’s associ- crats have failed to seek documents The Democrats have argued that ates after reviewing them. That is an and information relating to how and Trump has tried to get the Government astonishing agreement in light of the why the now-debunked FBI investiga- of Ukraine to look into this matter to fact that these records could have been tion into Russian collusion started, be- benefit his political campaign. Yet it cause the Democrats would be front relevant to an ongoing congressional doesn’t sound like there is much con- inquiry that the FBI knew about. and center in that investigation. cern from many on the other side of Special Counsel Mueller’s investiga- So where were the Democrats when the aisle about what Biden claimed to all of that happened? Where was their tion didn’t look at the Democrats’ role have done. in collusion, either. After 2 years, more outrage at the potential obstruction of There is also another call transcript justice and obstruction of congres- than 2,800 subpoenas, approximately I would like to share. This one says the 500 search warrants and witness inter- sional oversight? Seems to me that if following: the Democrats want to be consistent, views, and $30 million in taxpayers’ We put some more ideas down to resolve money, that report ignored what the they will have to address what was the airport dispute we have with British Air- done and what was totally ignored in Clinton campaign and Democrats did. I ways, USAir, and American Airlines. Would can see why President Trump would be you take another look at that and see if we the Clinton investigation. Russia. Clin- so frustrated at being incorrectly can get it done? ton. Ukraine. The Democrats have ig- painted as a Russian agent. Further quoting: nored facts relating to these investigations that would destroy their political So what is next? Now that the collu- It’s sort of a big deal here. . . . In a polit- sion narrative has been destroyed, the ical season, it would be big over here to get narrative, but facts matter, and the Democrats have turned to Ukraine. this open sore resolved. If you could have facts are not going to go away. First, the news reports said Trump of- somebody take a look at it. It is a shame that they have gone fered a quid pro quo, and then Trump Well, that was President Bill Clinton down this road in such a blatant at- released not only the call transcript asking for a political favor during the tempt to remove a duly-elected Presi- dent from power simply because they with the Ukrainian President but the 2000 Presidential election between Al can’t get over the 2016 election. Instead intelligence community complaint. Gore and George Bush. I don’t hear any of coming together to work for the Those were extraordinary acts of trans- objection whatsoever from the Demo- American people and to pass trade parency, and with transparency comes crats about the substance of that call. deals and legislation that would lower accountability. The call and complaint Now the Democrats have also ac- drug costs for seniors, the Democrats showed no quid pro quo. The call cused the President of obstructing Con- choose to gin up false political con- showed that Trump was concerned gress. Here, too, I think they have se- troversies while ignoring the involve- about whether Ukraine had a role in lective memory. The Democrats in the Obama Justice ment of their own political leaders. the debunked Russia collusion nar- Get over yourselves. All of us will be Department didn’t bat an eye when rative. footnotes to footnotes in history. It is Clinton’s associates deleted records This is a reasonable concern, and it is the policies that we leave behind that subject to congressional subpoena and a concern that I share. Accordingly, will matter for future generations, not preservation orders. In March of 2015, since I share that concern, on July 20, smear campaigns. 2017, I wrote to the Justice Department Secretary Clinton’s attorneys had a I yield the floor. about reports of brazen efforts by the conference call with Paul Combetta, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Democratic National Committee and the man who helped manage Clinton’s ator from Ohio. Hillary Clinton’s campaign to use the nongovernment server. After that call, PENSIONS Government of Ukraine for the express he deleted Clinton’s emails with Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I purpose of finding negative informa- BleachBit, a software program de- thank Senators MANCHIN and STABE- tion on then-Candidate Trump in order signed to prevent forensic recovery. NOW for joining us today. Senators to undermine the Trump campaign. Combetta admitted he lied to the FBI BALDWIN and CASEY will come later to Ukrainian officials reportedly in his initial interviews and got immu- shine a light on the more than 1 mil- ‘‘helped Clinton’s allies research dam- nity from the FBI in exchange for lion workers and retirees across this aging information on Trump and his agreeing to tell the truth. country who are on the verge of facing advisers.’’ Moreover, Nellie Ohr, the So the Obama administration gave massive cuts to the pensions they have wife of Justice Department official immunity to the person who deleted earned. Bruce Ohr, stated during a congres- Clinton’s emails after a call with her I want to thank the workers and re- sional interview that Fusion GPS used attorneys. To this very day, the FBI tirees who are in Washington this a Ukrainian politician as a source for has yet to explain why they took that week. You will see teamsters, sheet derogatory material against then-Can- course of action. During the course of metal workers, mine workers, car- didate Trump. It is no wonder, then, the FBI’s investigation, it recovered penters, ironworkers, bakers and con- that President Trump is concerned thousands of work-related emails that fectioners—retirees, mostly—who have about Ukraine’s involvement in the de- were not turned over to the State De- earned this retirement but because of bunked Russian collusion narrative. partment by Secretary Clinton. The an action in this body, simply haven’t The phone call also showed that he FBI also recovered work-related emails had that retirement promise fulfilled. was concerned about then-Vice Presi- that Secretary Clinton and her associ- They are demanding that Congress dent Biden firing a prosecutor who was ates apparently deleted. All of this is honor the dignity of their work and investigating one of the largest natural very clear evidence of alienation of honor the promise of those pensions. gas firms in the world. That firm hap- Federal records, which happens to be a The crisis affects thousands in my pened to employ Biden’s son. Years Federal crime. State of Ohio and affects the massive

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:12 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.007 S15OCPT1 snicholson on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5781 Central States pension plan, the United low workers. His wife, Rita, has contin- funds deserve to have stability and se- Mine Workers pension plan, the Iron- ued this fight and has become a leader curity in their retirement. The multi- workers Local 17 pension plan, the and an inspiration to me and so many employer pension system in the United Southwest Ohio carpenters pension others. She once told me that the States is in crisis. plan, the bakers and confectioners pen- workers in this crisis feel like they are Approximately 130 multiemployer sion plan, and others in every State in invisible. They are not invisible to Sen- pension plans, including the United this country. We are talking about our ator MANCHIN, Senator STABENOW, or to Mine Workers of America 1974 Pension entire multiemployer pension system. me. I know they are not invisible to Fund, are expected to become insolvent If it collapses, it won’t be just the re- my colleague Senator PORTMAN, who in the next few years. The miners’ pen- tirees who will feel the pain. Current has put in months of work in good faith sion fund alone, a critical plan that workers will be stuck paying into pen- on this issue on the committee and covers 82,000 retired miners—25,000 of sions they will never receive, and small continues this year. I know he is com- those in West Virginia and 20,000 fully businesses will be left drowning in pen- mitted and I am committed, and my vested current workers—is projected to sion liability they cannot afford to colleagues on the floor today—again, become insolvent by 2022. Remember pay. It will have ripple effects through- Senators MANCHIN, STABENOW, CASEY, that date, 2022. But there is a catch to out our economy. and BALDWIN will be joining us. We are that. We have one major coal company Let’s be clear. If we do nothing, this committed to these miners, teamsters, in the United States on the fringe of could trigger a recession perhaps on these retirees and workers and small bankruptcy as I speak to you today. If par with the housing crisis. And we businesses. We will not give up. We are they fall into bankruptcy, this whole know what Wall Street greed did in the continuing to work on a bipartisan so- pension plan for the miners goes into housing crisis, and we know what could lution. turmoil. By September 2020—within a happen here if Senator MCCONNELL It comes back to the dignity of work. year from now—the coal miners could doesn’t move on this. We know who When work has dignity, we honor the see drastic cuts to their benefits if we gets hurt the most every single time. retirement security that people earned. don’t act. If the UMWA Pension Fund Small businesses that have been in the We respect collective bargaining. We becomes insolvent, there will be a family for generations could face bank- know collective bargaining created the snowball effect for the central pen- ruptcy. Workers will lose jobs as busi- middle class. I urge my colleagues in sions. nesses are forced to close shop. These this body—colleagues with a good pen- It has been said that the recession of businesses and employees did every- sion and good healthcare paid for by 2007 and 2008 will be a blip on the radar thing right. They contributed to these taxpayers—I urge my colleagues in this screen compared to what this will do to pensions, in many cases over decades. body to think about those retired our economy nationwide. The compa- Too often, people in this town don’t workers and the stress they are facing. nies are going to walk away scot-free. understand the whole point of collec- Join us. Let’s pass a solution that It is unacceptable that some of our tive bargaining, don’t understand the honors their work and keeps our prom- hardest workers have to beg for the collective bargaining process. People ise. If you love this country, you fight money that they put into the pension give up dollars today for the promise of for the people who make it work. fund over years and years of hard work. a secure retirement with good I yield to Senator MANCHIN. Yet this is not only coal miners’ pen- healthcare and a pension. They give up The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sions. It is bringing attention to all the dollars today with a promise of having ator from West Virginia. pension plans in America. Everyone de- a pension and healthcare. These work- Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, I serves to have stability in their retire- ers’ lives and livelihoods will be dev- want to thank my colleague from Ohio, ment, especially those who have paid astated if Congress doesn’t do its job. Senator BROWN, and also Senator STA- into pension plans for decades. This When I think about the responsi- BENOW, Senator CASEY, and all those fight is for each and every one of them. bility we have, I think about the words who feel as strongly as we do and have To be clear, a pension is not just given of worker Larry Ward at a hearing at constituents in our States who really to these employees. You don’t just go the statehouse in Columbus last year. helped build this country and deserve to work and they say: We are going to He said: the respect we give them and also the give you a pension. It is going to be fig- I don’t understand how it is that Congress hard fight to make sure we do the right ured into your pay, and it will be de- would even consider asking us to take a cut thing for them. ducted from your pay for you as the to my pension, or see it go away entirely, We are here today to bring attention employee to pay part and an employer when it had no problems sending billions to to the issue of American workers’ pen- is supposed to match it. Someone is the Wall Street crooks who caused this prob- sions. I thank you for allowing me to putting in money, someone is taking lem in the first place. speak to the ever-present issue that money from someone’s paycheck, and Don’t forget that what happened on our retired workers face, which is the they are hopefully putting it into a Wall Street had an impact on these security of their pensions. My col- safe place or safe investment. pensions. leagues and I have come to the floor to How can it be that when they go He went on to say: speak on behalf of some of America’s bankrupt they lose everything? Who They used that to pay themselves bonuses. hardest workers. gets it? Who walks away with their We use our pensions to pay for medicine and It has been 285 days since I intro- money? That is what we are talking food and heat. duced the American Miners Act, which about. This funding is set aside from It is bad enough that Wall Street would protect miners’ pensions from the employee’s paycheck throughout squandered workers’ money; it is worse becoming collateral during coal mine their career and matched by their em- that the government that is supposed bankruptcies. This is something that ployer. Workers invest in their pen- to look out for these folks ignores the should have been done. It has been on sions. They take a cut in pay over time promise that was made to these work- Leader MCCONNELL’s desk for quite to ensure that they have security in reers. The President—who essentially some time. We could have taken care tirement. Rather than taking money stood by and did nothing—would say it of this a few years ago. We got the home to their family, they say: This is disgraceful. healthcare part done, but they split it will be fine. In 20 years from now, 25 That is why these workers are fight- apart, and we weren’t able to get the years from now, 30 years from now, I ing back. We have kept this on the pensions. will have something I can rely on that agenda because of them, because they Miners rely on their hard-earned pen- will basically provide stability for my refuse to give up. Workers rallied, sions in retirement. They should be se- family. It is truly their money that we called, and wrote letters. We all have cured even if the coal companies file are talking about. seen the camo UMWA t-shirts. These bankruptcy. We must act, and this can- The law of the land—the law of this workers have rallied in the name of not happen without bipartisan support. great country—allows companies to Butch Lewis, a great Cincinnatian who The coal miners, autoworkers, Team- not pay their former employees’ hard- helped lead this fight and passed away sters, steelworkers, and every other earned pensions when they go bank- far too soon while fighting for his fel- worker that invest in their pension rupt. They don’t say: Okay, if you are

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They were saying that, SIDY). The Senator from Michigan. bankruptcy hearing, they will get a for every ton of coal that was sold, a Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I bonus. All the financial institutions portion of that revenue from the coal want to thank my colleague. I think he get taken care of first. There is noth- that was sold would have to go towards stepped to the back. No one has been a ing left for the employee. The person’s the miners’ pension and the miners’ re- better champion for our miners and money is gone. Somebody else got it. It tirement. their families than Senator JOE just doesn’t make any sense at all. It is Over 70 years ago, President Harry MANCHIN. Every single day, he brings not who we are as a great country. It Truman recognized the importance of to us the needs of our coal miners and makes no sense, whatsoever, how the coal that our miners produced for this people who have literally fueled a gen- laws evolved into that, unless there is country and promised that the govern- eration beyond our economy. I want to pure, unadulterated American greed ment would guarantee our coal miners’ thank Senator MANCHIN for his leader- that allowed this to happen. benefits in return of their services. He ship, and also thank Senator BROWN for We have to reverse it. It is the law of was guaranteeing that money would be his leadership as well. The two of them the land. Guess what? We are the law- there for them. In turn, our coal min- together are leading our efforts. makers of the land. We are the ones ers propelled the American economy, I am proud to be joining with them who can change this. This is permitted ushered in decades of economic growth, to focus on an issue that is hurting because the courts and our bankruptcy started an energy boom that made the working men and women across Michi- laws continue to allow the companies U.S. a superpower, and helped our Na- gan and across the country. It is an to break their promises to the workers tion to victory in two world wars. This issue that, quite frankly, I can’t be- and shed their obligations to pay the agreement was a sacred promise believe that, in the Senate, we are having hard-earned pension benefits. They are tween workers and our country, and it to actually talk about why people able to reemerge from bankruptcy in captured the very best of America. should get the pension that they have good financial shape. They are able to Unfortunately, over 70 years later, paid into their whole life. I can’t be- shirk all their responsibilities and take we are still fighting to make good on lieve that we even have to have this as all of somebody else’s money and come that promise. After securing an issue or the fact that we are having healthcare benefits for retired coal out of this OK. They are ready to do to fight to get the attention of the ma- miners, we proved that Congress can business again. jority leader and the majority in the I am sorry. The same old-same old is work together and put partisan politics Senate who actually bring up legisla- not going to happen. Then the Federal aside. It is a philosophy that I have fol- tion to help people get the pension Government is left with the burden to lowed throughout my life in public they have paid into their whole work- service—in the West Virginia State provide a percentage of the pensions ing life. This ought to be a given. We Legislature, as a former Governor of owed to these employees. This comes used to think it was. It is wrong that it the State of West Virginia, and now as because we have Federal guarantees. is not today. a Senator representing the State of That is about ready to go bankrupt, For generations, millions of working West Virginia. too. We are going to break it because of people built better lives for themselves I know that my fellow colleagues and their families with jobs that pro- people not taking care of the people here today are fighting for solutions vided more than just a paycheck. Folks who did the work. It comes straight with me. I am asking all of our col- out of the pockets of everyday Ameri- leagues here in the Senate and in the worked really hard, and in exchange cans from their taxes instead of from House to join us in this fight. To be for a job well done, they could count on the companies who walk away without successful, we must address this in a basic benefits, including healthcare managing their obligations to their bipartisan way. It is not who we are to and a secure retirement, coming employees and families. That is why be divided as we have been. It is not through a pension that they paid into my colleagues and I have come to- who we are as a country to have this while they were working. These work- gether today to bring to light these toxic atmosphere that we come to. I ers didn’t just build their own families. issues that affects 10.6 million Ameri- tell people that I go to work in a hos- They literally built the middle class. cans. tile work environment every day. Peo- I can tell you, coming from Michi- In West Virginia, every time a mine ple don’t want to work together. They gan, that is exactly what happened. closes, the miners get the rug pulled are not expected to work together any- They built our economy. They built out from under them. It has been hap- more. It is the norm to fight. our American way of life, and they just pening far too long. Many lose their That is not true where I come from. assumed that America would keep its jobs and livelihoods, and many others We never got anything accomplished promises, that the companies would lost their healthcare and pensions. by fighting in West Virginia. I hope keep their promises, that our laws This year alone, 1,200 coal miners, their that, together, we can work out a solu- would be set up in a way that they widows, and family members could also tion to this terrible issue facing our could trust would work, and that the lose their healthcare coverage. Nation and our workers so that they money they were putting into a pen- For those of you who think this is can retire peacefully without a con- sion and retirement security would be just another Big Government program, stant worry of losing their hard-earned there for themselves and their families. let me share a little history with you. pensions. I don’t think that is too much to ask. In 1946, due to the horrendous working Let me tell you what the average Many of these coal miners, truck conditions our miners faced every day, pension paid to a miner is when they drivers, construction workers, auto- there was a nationwide strike coming retire—and most of this goes to the workers, and others gave up raises—as right out of World War II. It brought widows because the miners have passed my colleagues already talked about—in our Nation’s economy to its knees. away. It is around $600 a month. They exchange for retirement security. They President Truman knew this could not worked 20 and 30 years in the mines. would negotiate, and they would say continue. He dispatched the Secretary This is not a windfall for anybody. It is that, rather than get that money in my of Interior Julius Krug to meet with a sustenance that just absolutely keeps paycheck now, I want to put it into my the president of the United Mine Work- them alive so that they can retire and retirement so that I know it is there ers of America, John L. Lewis. They live peacefully. That is all they are for myself and my family going for- ended that strike by signing the Krug- asking for. ward. Lewis agreement which created a re- I am proud to stand here today with They held up their end of the bar- tirement fund and healthcare benefits my fellow colleagues, and we are going gain. Unfortunately, that bargain is

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That proposal will in- He doesn’t have to imagine that be- stop stalling and to take action on be- clude financial relief for miners and cause he and his family are living that half of the folks who did nothing more mining companies because the situa- every day. John is a retired diesel me- than work their whole lives, created tion with the miners’ pensions should chanic whose pension benefits were the middle class of this country, and be handled in the context of these slashed 72 percent. For any one of us, believed their country and believed the broader, multiemployer plan reforms. imagine if our incomes were slashed 72 companies when they said, if they paid The Senator from West Virginia is a percent. That started for him in Janu- into pensions, they would be there. person with whom I work very often ary 2018. Hard-working American families have and like personally, but I must object As you can only imagine, the past 2 been waiting way too long. to this and take the course of action of years have been a tremendous hardship I have always believed that a pension dealing with this in a larger context for him and for his family. They have was a promise. It is just plain and sim- rather than just for miners’ pensions, been using their savings, as he said to ple. It is a promise, and it is a promise so I object. me, to pay the bills for the past 2 that deserves to be kept. People like The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- years. They have cut everything non- John, who have worked hard to earn tion is heard. essential and are now cutting even the their retirement benefits, shouldn’t The Senator from West Virginia. Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, if I essentials from their budget. John and have to worry about paying their could respond briefly to the Senator Kathy, his wife, used to be able to help power bills, putting food on their ta- from Iowa, the reason for my request, out their children, including a son who bles, or keeping their homes. They as far as its being urgent, is that we is disabled, but they no longer have the should know that their pensions will be are on the cusp of having one major means to do that, which is something there for them—the pensions they paid coal company go bankrupt. As we that is really devastating for them. into all the time they were working. speak right now, it is out there trying John said: ‘‘The mental strain and They have earned them over a lifetime to restructure, but if it declares bank- anxiety we are enduring because of the of work, and those pensions are prom- ruptcy, our timetable on our miners’ loss of a guaranteed income has be- ises that need to be kept. pensions moves from 2022 to 2020. If the come increasingly difficult.’’ I urge my Republican colleagues to miners go down first, it will create a Kathy added that it is hard for people join us in helping to keep that promise whole tumbling effect with the others. to understand what it is like to live on for John and for the hard-working This one can keep us from going into just one-quarter of the income that one Americans like him. We could do this insolvency with the PBGC. All we are used to have. very quickly this week if we would Kathy and John aren’t alone. That is trying to do is to prevent that from come together and have a sense of ur- happening because this is going to why we are on the floor. That is why gency about what is affecting folks we are asking—demanding—that action move very quickly, unfortunately, if who have worked hard all of their lives, this one large coal company goes bank- be taken on their behalf. Between 1 who are now retired, and who just need million and 1.5 million American work- rupt. to know that those pensions are going That is why I brought it to the floor ers and retirees are in pension plans to be there for themselves and their today, sir, with all due respect. that are at serious risk of becoming in- families. I hope the Senator and I will talk solvent within the next 20 years. As I yield the floor. some more about this and that he will well, by the end of this year, as Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- understand the gravity of what we are ator MANCHIN said, more than 1,200 coal ator from West Virginia. dealing with because it is really con- miners and their family members could UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 27 cerning to me right now. lose their healthcare coverage. Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, as if in I thank the Senator. These hard-working Americans de- legislative session, I ask unanimous Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I serve better than this. Right now, they consent that the Committee on Fi- heard what my friend said. I still stick are just waiting and waiting and wait- nance be discharged from the further by what I told him, which is that we ing for the U.S. Senate to act—for the consideration of S. 27, the American are working on a plan to deal with Senate majority leader and the Repub- Miners Act of 2019; that the Senate pro- multiemployers in many different situ- lican majority to decide it is important ceed to its immediate consideration; ations of which the Senator’s is a very to act on their behalf. It has now been that the bill be considered read a third important part. 83 days since the House of Representa- time and passed; and that the motion Mr. MANCHIN. I respect that, sir. tives passed the Rehabilitation for to reconsider be considered made and I look forward to working with the Multiemployer Pensions Act—83 days. laid upon the table with no intervening Senator. We have plenty of time to take this up action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on the Senate floor. We have plenty of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ator from Wisconsin. time to take it up. There needs to be a an objection? PENSIONS sense of urgency about doing it because The Senator from Iowa. Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I rise John and Kathy certainly feel that Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, in re- on behalf of nearly 25,000 workers and sense of urgency as they are trying to serving the right to object, let me give retirees in Wisconsin who have paid pay the bills and do what they can to a short explanation. into the Central States Pension Fund. support their children. They feel that The issues facing miners’ pension It has been 31⁄2 years since the Treas- every day. plans are of critical importance, but I ury Department denied an application This bill is the companion legislation have to tell my colleagues that so are by the Central States Pension Fund to to what we have called the Butch the issues that face a large number of slash pensions that had already been Lewis Act. Thanks to Senator BROWN multiemployer plans, and one of the earned by thousands of plan members. for introducing this important legisla- biggest that is of concern is the Cen- In that time, retirees have organized at tion, I am proud to be a cosponsor tral States Pension Plan. home. They have called on their Mem- along with many of my colleagues. It Since last year, the Committee on bers of Congress. They have also come has also been 285 days, as Senator Finance has been working on a bipar- to Washington countless times—all to MANCHIN said, since Senators MANCHIN, tisan basis to address the issues that remind us of the promises they were KAINE, WARNER, BROWN, JONES, and face the multiemployer system. We are made when they earned their pensions CASEY introduced the American Miners nearing the completion of a com- and to fight for a solution to this loom- Act. So we have two bills in front of prehensive proposal that will include ing crisis.

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I announce that the tion will put failing multiemployer shown great leadership in this process Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), pension plans, including Central over many years. the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. States, back on solid ground, and it We also owe thanks to the Members BOOKER), the Senator from Delaware does so without cutting the pensions of the U.S. Senate Democratic caucus. (Mr. COONS), the Senator from Cali- retirees have earned. Few, if any, have coal miners in their fornia (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from (The remarks of Ms. BALDWIN per- States, but because of a concerted ef- Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Sen- taining to the introduction of S. 2598 fort in the Democratic caucus, we have ator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the are printed in today’s RECORD under made coal miners and their healthcare Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. WAR- ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and and retirements and their pensions a NER), and the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. Joint Resolutions.’’) priority. Those Democratic Senators HIRONO), are necessarily absent. Ms. BALDWIN. I yield the floor. stood with Senators like me from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- States that have a large number of re- any other Senators in the Chamber de- ator from Pennsylvania. tired coal miners because it is the right siring to vote? Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I rise thing to do. Those Democratic Sen- today as well to talk about pensions, as The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 84, ators know it is the right thing to do. nays 7, as follows: so many of my colleagues have been— Some Republican Senators do as well. and not just talking about but acting It is the right thing to do because, as [Rollcall Vote No. 314 Ex.] to advance legislation with regard to I started with, pensions are a promise, YEAS—84 pensions. and we have to make sure we keep our Baldwin Graham Portman As we have heard today—and we will promise to those workers. Barrasso Grassley Reed keep saying this because it bears re- Thousands of Pennsylvania families Blackburn Hassan Risch Blunt Hawley Roberts peating—pensions are a promise. They are counting on us, and many more Boozman Heinrich Romney are a promise of a secure retirement. thousands of American families across Braun Hoeven Rosen When a worker enters into that prom- the board outside of Pennsylvania are Brown Hyde-Smith Rounds ise with a company, when the Federal Burr Inhofe Rubio counting on us to keep our promise on Cantwell Isakson Sasse Government is involved, we have to pensions and to make sure we continue Capito Johnson Schatz make sure we keep the promise to to fight until that promise is kept to Cardin Jones Schumer workers, just as we did a couple of our workers and to their families. Carper Kaine Scott (FL) Casey Kennedy Scott (SC) years ago, after a lot of hard work, to I yield the floor. Cassidy King Shaheen make sure healthcare was there for I suggest the absence of a quorum. Collins Lankford Shelby coal miners who were retired. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Cornyn Leahy Sinema Pensions are an issue that both clerk will call the roll. Cortez Masto Lee Stabenow Cotton Manchin Sullivan Houses of Congress have a responsi- The senior assistant legislative clerk Cramer McConnell Tester bility to act on. proceeded to call the roll. Crapo McSally Thune The House passed the Butch Lewis Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I Cruz Menendez Tillis Act 3 months ago, but like a lot of leg- ask unanimous consent that the order Daines Moran Toomey Durbin Murkowski Udall islation that has come from the House, for the quorum call be rescinded. Enzi Murphy Van Hollen it is sitting in the Senate day after The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Ernst Murray Warner day, week after week and in this case 3 MCSALLY). Without objection, it is so Feinstein Paul Whitehouse ordered. Fischer Perdue Wicker months—3 months—since passage in Gardner Peters Young the House. It is time for the U.S. Sen- CLOTURE MOTION ate to have a vote on the Butch Lewis The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant NAYS—7 Act. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Blumenthal Markey Wyden In Pennsylvania, and I know this is Senate the pending cloture motion, Duckworth Merkley Gillibrand Smith true of several other States, we are which the clerk will state. talking about coal miners, teamsters, The bill clerk read as follows: NOT VOTING—9 bakery and confectionary workers who, CLOTURE MOTION Alexander Coons Klobuchar through no fault of their own, are see- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Bennet Harris Sanders Booker Hirono Warren ing their hard-earned pensions threat- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the ened. Failure to act could result in dev- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this astating economic consequences across move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- vote, the yeas are 84, and the nays are the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nation of Barbara McConnell Barrett, of Ari- 7. zona, to be Secretary of the Air Force. and across our Nation. The motion is agreed to. Just think about it this way, in Mitch McConnell, Martha McSally, Rick Scott, John Thune, Mike Crapo, Lamar The majority leader. terms of Pennsylvania: One estimate Alexander, Johnny Isakson, John Cor- ORDER OF PROCEDURE has it that over 60,000 pensions— nyn, Roy Blunt, Roger F. Wicker, John 60,000—including 11,831 coal miners, Hoeven, Mike Rounds, Kevin Cramer, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, 21,460 teamsters as part of that larger Steve Daines, John Boozman, Cindy I ask unanimous consent that notwith- number—could be at risk. Hyde-Smith, James E. Risch. standing rule XXII, the cloture mo- Despite the challenges ahead, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- tions for the Volk, Eskridge, Novak, good news is, we have bipartisan legis- imous consent, the mandatory quorum and Kovner nominations ripen at 11 lation that I mentioned a moment ago, call has been waived. a.m. on Wednesday, October 16; I fur- the Butch Lewis Act, which passed the The question is, Is it the sense of the ther ask that notwithstanding rule House 3 months ago. Senate that the nomination of Barbara XXII, that at 4:15 p.m. tomorrow, all Senator BROWN of Ohio and others McConnell Barrett, of Arizona, to be postcloture time on the Barrett, Volk, have worked hard to make sure this ef- Secretary of the Air Force, shall be Eskridge, Novak, and Kovner nomina- fort on pensions is in front of the agen- brought to a close? tions be considered expired; finally, I da in the Senate. The yeas and nays are mandatory ask that if any of the nominations are The Butch Lewis Act will create a under the rule. confirmed, the motions to reconsider loan program for troubled pensions. It The clerk will call the roll. be considered made and laid upon the is a commonsense solution that brings The bill clerk called the roll. table and the President be immediately the public sector and the private sector Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is notified of the Senate’s actions. together to address this looming crisis necessarily absent: the Senator from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for workers. Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER). objection, it is so ordered.

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Colonization was a bloody with Senators permitted to speak his wife Bonnie and their family, the process that uprooted and killed mil- therein for up to 10 minutes each. Kentucky Chamber will be in the capa- lions of indigenous people. Moreover, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ble hands of its new president, Ashli the Spanish brought millions of Afri- objection, it is so ordered. Watts. A seasoned advocacy veteran, cans to the Americas as part of the At- f Ashli can build upon the years of suc- lantic slave trade. Men, women, and cess and help the Kentucky Chamber TRIBUTE TO DAVE ADKISSON children had to struggle in cruel and continue to be a strong voice for our terrible conditions as the property of Mr. MCDONNELL. Madam President, state’s job creators. others. Nevertheless, it is undeniable it is my pleasure today to salute a So, Mr. President, I would like to that the indigenous and African com- transformative leader in my home thank Dave for his years of leadership munities have helped make the His- State of Kentucky, Dave Adkisson. At in Kentucky. As an elected official and panic community what it is today, the end of October, Dave will retire as a public policy advocate he has created whether it’s in culture, art, music, the president and CEO of the Kentucky a legacy of accomplishment that will food, language, or even the genetic Chamber of Commerce, ending nearly be enjoyed for years to come. It is a makeup of the people themselves. Sig- 15 years of representing our Common- privilege to pay tribute to my friend nificant portions of the Hispanic com- wealth’s employers and signature in- today, and I ask my Senate colleagues munity can trace their descent to these dustries. His talent for advocacy and to join me in honoring Dave Adkisson two groups—at least in part, if not en- consensus-building have benefited Ken- and wishing him a fulfilling retire- tirely. tucky, and I would like to thank him ment. The exploration and colonization for his many achievements for our f that would lead to the creation of the State. NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE Hispanic world in the Americas would, Dave began his career at his home- in turn, set the stage for English to do town chamber of commerce in MONTH the same later, beginning with the first Owensboro, KY. His creativity and suc- Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, dur- permanent settlement in Jamestown, cessful management won him a lot of ing National Hispanic Heritage Month, VA, in 1607. Eventually, these English fans early on, and he was elected the we are called to honor the contribu- colonies would sever themselves from mayor of Owensboro at the age of 34. tions of a critical community—that of the British Empire and form the Championing several development Hispanic Americans. Now accounting United States of America. But Spanish projects and attracting new businesses for 60 million individuals in the United colonies would continue to influence to the city, Dave was reelected to a States, these men and women are an our Nation throughout our history. second term without opposition. essential pillar of our society. Al- Leaving public service, Dave accept- though this group has grown signifi- Multiple territories, such as Florida, ed an offer to lead the Birmingham, cantly in recent decades, individuals of Texas, California, and Puerto Rico, be- Alabama, Chamber. The career move Hispanic descent and culture have been came integral parts of our country. took Dave’s talents out of Kentucky, with our Nation since its very found- Others, inspired by the principles of but he wouldn’t be gone for long. He re- ing. the Enlightenment and the examples of turned home and began his current role Hispanic identity is a complex con- the American and French Revolutions, leading the statewide chamber. At the cept, at least with respect to how many became their own independent coun- helm of our Commonwealth’s largest in the United States traditionally un- tries. They have since been our neigh- business association, Dave has grown derstand race and ethnicity. The word bors in the Western Hemisphere and the organization and expanded its ‘‘Hispanic’’ stems from ‘‘Hispanic,’’ the some of our most critical partners in reach. Now, it represents more than Latin name for the ancient Roman trade, security, and championing the 3,800 businesses in Kentucky. colonies on the Iberian Peninsula that virtues of democracy. As the leader of the Kentucky Cham- also serves as the origin for the modem Congress established National His- ber, Dave has made a positive and last- state of Espan˜ a, or Spain. It was there panic Heritage Month from September ing impact on the public policies en- that the Spanish or Castilian language, 15 to October 15 in recognition of the acted both in Frankfort and in Wash- culture, and people developed out of pivotal contributions and legacy of this ington. His organization helped lead the convergence of Phoenicians, community that traces its roots to the charge to pass a right-to-work law Greeks, Romans, Celts, Basques, Spain, Mexico, Central America, South in Kentucky, giving workers more free- Visigoths and Arabs, in addition to America, the Caribbean, and further dom over their paychecks and drawing Christians, Muslims, and Jews. beyond. Millions, such as the Hispanos new investment into the Bluegrass The story does not end there. Along of New Mexico and the Tejanos of State. Dave was also a key ally in our the hallowed walls of the U.S. Capitol Texas, are the descendants of settlers drive to pass comprehensive Federal Rotunda are two paintings by John who have been on these lands for cen- tax reform and cut burdensome regula- Vanderlyn depicting key historical turies. Starting in the twentieth cen- tions. Kentucky’s strong economy is a scenes. In 1492, the Spanish Catholic tury, millions of individuals from result, in part, of Dave’s leadership. Monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen across the Hispanic world have come to He has also been recognized nation- Isabella agreed to sponsor the journey our Nation as immigrants. Since 2000, ally among his peers for his important of Christopher Columbus in search of a the Hispanic population in Maryland work. In 2017, the Kentucky Chamber passage to the East Indies. Columbus has more than doubled, now accounting was named the top chamber in the failed at this goal, but, as the Landing for half a million people, or nearly 10 country, and Dave has lent his exper- of Columbus illustrates, he did land in percent of all Marylanders. Our State tise to several national business asso- the island now named San Salvador in is home to a diverse community of in- ciations. To foster future innovators, the Bahamas. This voyage prompted dividuals with origins from across the Dave cofounded Leadership Kentucky, the Spanish exploration and coloniza- Hispanic world, with sizeable popu- a highly selective program to equip tion of the Americas, including North lations of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, prominent Kentuckians with the skills America, reaching as far as Mississippi Guatemalans, Salvadorans, and Peru- to excel. It is just one example in a in 1541, as depicted by William Henry vians. long list of contributions Dave has Powell’s Discovery of the Mississippi Yet we must recognize that this com- made to improve our State’s bright fu- by De Soto, and even deep into the Pa- munity faces distinct challenges. Insta- ture. cific Northwest. bility continues to hamper the abilities

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With a rising PD prevalence rate is more than double lation has grown, racism, hatred, and aging population, the burden will only among non-Hispanic White compared to naked xenophobia have unfortunately grow from here; the number of people other groups, although this result is not grown with it. Given these trying cir- with Parkinson’s disease is projected risk-adjusted and is subjected to small sam- cumstances, we must recognize the ob- to double by 2040. ple size limitations. By shedding light on the human and Vast majority (89%) of the persons with PD ligations that arise from our shared are eligible for Medicare. Among the esti- humanity to assist those in need and to societal impact of Parkinson’s, this mated 919,000 individuals eligible for Medi- welcome and celebrate our differences. study illustrates the critical need for care coverage, 82,000 (9%) are younger than Hispanic Americans have done so sustained research toward better treat- age 65. much to support and make the United ments and a cure. I ask unanimous PD is associated with significant amount States of America the exceptional na- consent that this study be printed in of excess medical cost: $25.4 billion in 2017, tion that it is today. They have made the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and encour- higher than the previous U.S. based esti- age all Senators and staff to review it. mates. Exhibit ES–2 shows the estimated di- groundbreaking discoveries and inno- rect medical cost of PD. vations in science and technology. Thank you. The vast majority of the medical cost of They have shown us new ideas, art and There being no objection, the mate- PD is borne by populations with Medicare music, and cuisine. They have created rial was ordered to be printed in the coverage (90%), 7% by those with private in- new products and jobs as entrepreneurs RECORD, as follows: surance, and 3% by those with other insur- and business owners, and they have led [From the Lewin Group, July 5, 2019] ance including Medicaid, other insurance, or no insurance). Note: the five-year combined our communities as dutiful elected rep- ECONOMIC BURDEN AND FUTURE IMPACT OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE MEPS data identified a total of 20 PWPs who resentatives of the people. They have are in the Other group, the small sample size EXECUTIVE SUMMARY fought and are fighting today to pro- prevented further breakdown. tect our way of life and to promote our Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a slowly pro- On average, the excess medical cost of PD interests and ideals abroad. During Na- gressive neurodegenerative disorder that af- is $24,439 above not having PD. Average per fects approximately one million Americans. person excess cost is $22,671 and $19,489 for tional Hispanic Heritage Month, we In addition to the debilitating symptoms of celebrate this community’s countless the privately insured and Other group of per- PD itself, patients also experience a number sons with PD who are younger than 65 years contributions, but not necessarily as of comorbidities, such as anxiety, depression, of age, respectively; and $24,811 for the Medi- something new. Hispanic Americans increased rates of infection, cardiac and gas- care beneficiary population with PD. have played an important role in the trointestinal diseases, and injuries from Hospital inpatient care, non-acute institu- American story since its very begin- falls. As a result, individuals with PD have tional care (including SNF, nursing home, ning. higher medical needs, often miss work, retire hospice, etc.), and outpatient (including an- early, and require the assistance of a care- cillary care) are the three largest cost cat- f giver. As such, the direct and indirect eco- egories. PARKINSON’S DISEASE nomic burden of PD is likely to be signifi- The estimated total indirect and non-med- cant. ical cost of PD is $26.5 billion in 2017, with Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- As part of its initiative to understand the near $20 billion to persons with PD and an- dent, today I wish to discuss the im- economic burden of PD, the Michael J. Fox other $6.6 billion to unpaid care partners. Ex- pact of Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. Foundation commissioned The Lewin Group hibit ES–3 shows the estimated indirect and and across the world. to estimate the economic impact of PD in non-medical cost of PD: While significant progress has been the U.S. in 2017. This study aims to provide Average indirect and non-medical cost per made in managing certain symptoms the most comprehensive assessment of the PWP is $19,242 for PWP only and $25,558 for total burden of PD to date, including filling PWP combined with caregiver burden. and identifying potential risk factors, Total indirect cost is $14.2 billion with the we still lack a clear understanding of the knowledge gap in some of the less well- understood cost components, such as future combined PWP and caregiver absenteeism the underlying causes of Parkinson’s earnings loss due to premature death, pro- cost being the largest share, followed by disease. To that end, I continue to sup- ductivity loss in both the labor market as presenteeism cost and premature death report the strongest funding possible for well as in social life, and caregiver burden. lated earnings loss. The cost of absenteeism and presenteeism for the care partners even biomedical research under the National STUDY HIGHLIGHTS Institutes of Health and its Brain Re- surpass those for the PWPs. This study provides the most comprehen- Total non-medical cost is $7.5 billion with search through Advancing Innovative sive assessment of the economic burden of the paid non-medical daily care being the Neurotechnologies—BRAIN—Initiative, PD in the U.S. in 2017. The estimated total largest share, followed by home modification as well as the Parkinson’s Research economic burden of PD in 2017 was $51.9 bil- cost. Program at the Department of Defense. lion, including a direct medical cost of $25.4 Disability income, although considered These investments are necessary to billion and an additional $26.5 billion in indi- transfer cost, is approximately $4.8 billion. rect and non-medical cost. These findings sustain efforts by our Nation’s sci- The full report can be found at https:// show that the true impact of PD has been www.michaeljfox.org. entists at the helm of innovative re- previously underestimated in the literature f search and discovery, with the hope (see the Discussion section). and resolve that we will one day find a Another highlight of the study is the So- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS cure. cial and Financial Impact of Parkinson’s I would like to highlight a recent Disease Survey (i.e. the PD Impact Survey). study entitled ‘‘The Economic Burden This primary survey was specifically de- TRIBUTE TO DR. MICHAEL of Parkinson’s Disease,’’ which was signed and administered for this study to CHERINGTON deepen the understanding of the full spec- ∑ brought to my attention in a meeting trum of PD impact. The survey was able to Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, with constituents led by Dan Lewis, a collect detailed data on a broad set of indi- today I wish to honor and celebrate Dr. longtime advocate for Parkinson’s re- rect and non-medical costs of PD that were Michael Cherington of Castle Rock, search. Commissioned by the Michael previously unavailable, especially the im- CO. This fall, Dr. Cherington is reach- J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Re- pact of PD on unpaid caregivers. This survey ing the age of 85. He has lived a full life search, this study places the annual was one of the largest surveys conducted so and helped many others to do the economic impact of Parkinson’s at $52 far on relatively rare neurodegenerative dis- same. billion in 2017, nearly double the pre- eases and received almost 5,000 responses Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1934, Mi- from the PD community. vious estimates. Approximately half of chael, who often went by the nickname STUDY FINDINGS that total reflects the medical costs of ‘‘Mickey’’ showed initial greatness at PD prevalence estimated using nationally age 10 when his father arranged for him Parkinson’s patients, primarily paid by representative surveys for younger and el- Medicare. derly U.S populations revealed a much high- to play against the American chess The other half reflects the real indi- er prevalence than previous literature. Ex- champion, Arnold Denker. Arnold de- rect costs shouldered by patients with hibit ES–1 shows the estimated PD preva- feated all the adult opponents in the Parkinson’s, their caregivers, and our lence: room. Mickey’s game ended in a draw.

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He is a hard working, cour- on the end of Mr. Kaufman’s term as portant letter ‘‘Greetings, You’re being teous, and intelligent young man, who CEO, I ask all my colleagues to join me drafted into the U.S. Army.’’ His ex- has a strong sense of responsibility, in congratulating him, as well as the tended stay in Colorado with the Army good judgment, and a pleasant de- employees and volunteers of the fed- would become the hook that kept him meanor that makes him an easy person eration, whose impact has and con- happily in the State to this day, some to like. tinues to improve the lives so many. I 60 years later. Mississippi and our Nation have been wish the federation success in the Dr. Cherington set up a private prac- well-served by the diligence, dedica- years ahead as it continues in its mis- tice in neurology in Denver and was tion, and commitment to excellence sion, and I am confident Mr. Kaufman’s made professor at the University of David provided on a daily basis. He has will continue to lead endeavors in Colorado Medical School. He served the put forth his best efforts to reflect metro Detroit that strengthen the community very well in both of these credit on me, my State, and the Sen- community.∑ capacities, helping thousands of pa- ate, and has been successful in doing f tients in Colorado. As an author of doz- so. I will miss David’s good counsel. He RECOGNIZING HANSON GARAGE ens of articles and other research, he has my appreciation and gratitude for ∑ Mr. RISCH. Madam President, today became known internationally and the notable job he has done in the Sen- I wish to highlight the hard work and traveled around the world to meet with ate. I wish David, his wife Julia, and determination of a small business in neurologists as new medical discov- their son Henry, all the best in their my home State of Idaho. The small future endeavors.∑ eries were allowing people to be cured business that I am honoring today goes of ailments that were once a fatal diag- f above and beyond when it comes to em- nosis. bodying the American entrepreneurial His time in Colorado led him into an TRIBUTE TO SCOTT KAUFMAN ∑ Mr. PETERS. Madam President, spirit. As a member and former chair- unusual field of neurology, studying man of the Senate Committee on Small survivors of lightning strikes. His work today I wish to recognize Mr. Scott Kaufman’s term of service as chief ex- Business and Entrepreneurship, it is in this field led to a new nickname, my pleasure to recognize Hanson Ga- ‘‘Lightning Doctor’’, and he would go ecutive officer of the Jewish Federa- tion of Metropolitan Detroit, which in- rage, Inc., as the Idaho Small Business on to publish many articles about of the Month for October 2019. cludes the contributions he has made lightning injuries and how to avoid Hanson Garage in Orofino was found- to Metro Detroit and its Jewish com- them. His work led to the creation of ed in 1917 by Hans ‘‘Pete’’ Hanson and the Lightning Data Center, which munities. began selling Dodge vehicles in 1919. Founded in 1926, the Jewish Federa- brought together experts across several Pete’s son, Ket Hanson, later took over tion of Metropolitan Detroit has sup- areas of expertise and disciplines. Soon the garage and passed it on to his sons ported the Jewish population in the the Lightning Doctor was on local TV Keith and Larry when he retired in the greater Detroit area by addressing and beyond, including ABC’s ‘‘20/20,’’ early 1980s. Keith and Larry grew up ‘‘National Geographic,’’ and even ‘‘Un- their health, welfare, educational, cul- sweeping floors and washing cars at the solved Mysteries.’’ Through Mickey’s tural, and spiritual needs, not only in garage, and upon graduating from the work, he was able to help people avoid Southeast Michigan, but also in Israel University of Idaho, they became part- the doctor’s office, or worse, by edu- and throughout the world. Under Mr. ners in the family business. More than cating them about lightning storms Kaufman’s stewardship, the federation 100 years and three generations later, and lightning safety. has expanded these efforts, which have Hanson Garage remains a smalltown, Today, Dr. Cherington lives happily strengthened the Jewish community, family-owned business renowned for its with his wife Nancy Cherington and and Southeast Michigan, as a whole. passion, friendliness, and dedication to spends time with family and close Mr. Kaufman has been with the fed- providing exceptional service. friends. That chess player from Pitts- eration since 2007, serving in a variety The garage sells new and used Dodge, burgh can still be seen around a chess of roles including director of strategic Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram vehicles, Su- board—most likely on his iPad—or initiatives and director of the federa- zuki ATVs and motorcycles, and KTM spending time with his children or tion’s yearlong effort to celebrate the motorcycles. It also offers services their nine grandchildren. 60th anniversary of Israel in 2008, as such as financial assistance, vehicle re- Thank you, Dr. Cherington, for your well as leading multiple family mis- pair, and a variety of parts for pur- contributions in your work and for sions to Israel. chase. Over the years, the business has those around you.∑ Mr. Kaufman has also ensured the received several awards from Chrysler f longevity of the federation by encour- and Suzuki for exceptional sales and aging its engagement of young Jewish service, and the Hanson family at- TRIBUTE TO DAVID BRINTON people. Mr. Kaufman’s leadership in tributes the business’s success to their ∑ Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam Presi- those efforts led to the development of consistent fair prices and superior cus- dent, I am pleased to commend David programs such as CommunityNEXT tomer service. Brinton for his contributions and dedi- and NEXTGen Detroit. These programs Thirteen families in the Orofino area cated service as a member of my per- have gone on to become models of en- are employed at Hanson Garage, com- sonal office staff. gagement for Jewish organizations prising a significant share of the work- A native of Tupelo, MS, David earned across the country. His initiatives have force for a community of about 3,000 multiple degrees from Mississippi focused on addressing crucial needs people. Keith and Larry Hanson are ac- State University, including a bachelor within the community, such as JHelp, tive members of the Orofino Chamber of business administration degree with where individuals in need can find re- of Commerce and supporters of local a major in business economics, a mas- sources to aid them in areas such as youth sporting events and of the ter of public policy and administration, housing, disability services, and men- Orofino Lumber Jack Days and the and a master of arts in economics. Fol- tal health. These efforts have led to the County Fair. I would like to extend a lowing that, David turned his attention expansion of the federation’s scope and well-deserved congratulations to Keith to studying law, graduating cum laude mission, as well as the impact it con- and Larry Hanson and all of the em- with his juris doctor from Georgetown tinues to make in Metro Detroit. ployees of Hanson Garage for being se- University Law Center, while working The Jewish Federation of Metropoli- lected as the October 2019 Idaho Small part time. tan Detroit is a dynamic organization Business of the Month. You make our David’s contributions throughout his whose endeavors have been felt far and great State proud, and I look forward tenure have been invaluable to the leg- wide in communities across metro De- to watching your continued growth and islative functions of my office, and his troit. Its rich history of service to the success.∑

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After three decades with the Six radio career, joining the team at KCEP for women business owners in the County Association of Governments, Power 88.1, where he hosted the ‘‘Like United States. Several of Mother including 22 years of service as its ex- it is Radio Show.’’ As a host and execu- Kombucha’s flavors are based on a sin- ecutive director, Russ is passing the tive producer, he brought on a wide gle-source green tea from a company torch of leadership. He leaves behind a range of guests, such as Senator Harry that helps to raise women out of pov- distinguished legacy and big boots to Reid, Armstrong Williams, and Angela erty in Bangladesh. Mother Kombucha fill. Bassett. His show covered topics that makes community involvement a pri- The Six County Association of Gov- ranged from political, judicial, and so- ority. In addition to providing competi- ernments is instrumental in facili- cial issues that affected the Black com- tive salaries to its employees, the com- tating economic and community devel- munity he advocated for on a daily pany hosts an annual Mother’s Day opment in Juab, Millard, Piute, basis. He also became a recipient of fundraiser to benefit women and chil- Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties. many awards, being inducted into the dren affected by domestic violence. Six County AOG brings local voices to Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall Mother Kombucha has incorporated the table to oversee State and Federal of Fame in 2019 and receiving the Foun- solar panels into each of their facili- programs as well as a wide range of tain of Hope Community Activism ties, operates a robust recycling pro- services in an efficient and impactful Award and the NAACP Legacy Builder gram, and is working to achieve B-Corp manner for rural Utah. Award. status. This certification is awarded to As executive director, Russ has dem- Franklyn will be dearly missed by companies who uphold the highest en- onstrated an extraordinary ability to family members, friends, and the hun- vironmental and labor standards, while bring together the right people and re- dreds of people whose lives he touched also giving back to their respective sources to achieve results for the Six every day through his advocacy and communities. County region. His commitment to fos- knowledge. I extend our sincerest con- Tonya has worked hard to expand her tering development is evident in his dolences to Franklyn’s wife and the en- business throughout Florida, and her hiring of staff who are dedicated to ac- tire extended community where he efforts have not gone unnoticed. Nota- cessing resources for local govern- made a positive impact. His legacy bly, Mother Kombucha was honored by ∑ ments. lives on in each of us. GrowFlorida as one of Florida’s 50 Russ has advocated on behalf of rural f Companies to Watch in 2019. Tonya’s love of kombucha, her hard work, and Utahns by bringing together important RECOGNIZING MOTHER KOMBUCHA commitment to her community make stakeholders and decisionmakers. He ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, as pioneered an annual leadership sum- this business an integral part of Flor- chairman of the Senate Committee on ida’s economic framework. This Na- mit, which focuses on rural Utah’s eco- Small Business and Entrepreneurship, nomic growth, and the Natural Re- tional Women’s Small Business Month, it is my privilege to recognize a unique it is my honor to congratulate the en- source Summer Meeting, which high- Florida small business for its valuable lights critical public lands and natural tire Mother Kombucha team for being contributions to the local economy and named Senate Small Business of the resource issues for the region. Addi- its dedicated efforts towards sustain- tionally, the congressional briefing Week. I look forward to watching their ability and dignified work. Today, it is ∑ highlights specific pressing topics for continued growth and success. my distinct pleasure to name Mother f Members of Congress and their staffs, Kombucha of St. Petersburg, FL as the and the Six County Legislative Day Senate Small Business of the Week. TRIBUTE TO PERRY HAND connects local elected officials and In 2014, Tonya Donati, a former occu- ∑ Mr. SHELBY. Madam President, State legislators to set legislative pational therapist, became Florida’s today I wish to honor the retirement of goals on these critical issues. first licensed kombucha brewer after Perry Hand, an Alabama native, from The legacy of Russ Cowley will shape noticing there were not many locally Volkert, Inc. Perry is a recognized rural Utah for generations to come. sourced options. Tonya and her busi- leader in the engineering field with Our great State owes him a debt of ness partner, Joshua Rumschlag, began nearly 50 years of experience in the in- gratitude for three decades of selfless brewing kombucha, a beverage of fer- dustry. He has provided decades of public service. We wish the cowboy mented, sweetened tea, in Tonya’s service to improve the quality of life in from Venice the best in his next chap- small test kitchen to sell at local farm- his community and across the State of ter. ers markets. Eventually, Tonya and Alabama. Thank you, Russ, for your service to her husband, Victor Donati, secured a Mr. Perry Hand previously served as our State.∑ Small Business Administration 7(a) senior vice president and chief mar- f loan to move into a larger space, which keting officer at Volkert in Mobile, enabled them to manufacture AL. He was appointed president, chief REMEMBERING FRANKLYN G. kombucha full time. Through hard executive officer, and chairman of the VERLEY III work and a strategic vision, Mother board in 2011. In 2018, Mr. Hand ap- ∑ Ms. ROSEN. Madam President, today Kombucha has grown from a 2-person pointed a new president and CEO to the I would like to honor the life and leg- operation into a full-scale business company, and he retained the role of acy of Franklyn G. Verley III, a radio that now employs nearly 20 people and chairman. Prior to his work with host and community leader who passed packages around 7,500 bottles a day. Volkert, Perry served as Alabama’s away in Las Vegas, NV, in late Sep- Over the last 5 years, Mother highway director, Alabama’s secretary tember at the age of 59. Franklyn Kombucha has opened more than 600 of state, and a two-term State senator. Verley will be remembered as the host accounts across Florida, and their He also founded Perry Hand & Associ- of the ‘‘Like it is Radio’’ show on Las products can be found in Publix, Whole ates, Inc. Vegas’ Power 88.1 for the past 16 years, Foods, and Winn-Dixie. Though the Perry has earned many recognitions where he made the most of his role to kombucha industry has expanded in re- throughout his career, among them are highlight social, race, and economic cent years, Mother Kombucha’s niche his induction into the Alabama Con- issues that impact the Las Vegas composition provides a competitive edge in struction Hall of Fame, the Alabama munity every day. the expanding market. Engineering Hall of Fame, earning the Franklyn was born and raised in New Mother Kombucha sets itself apart in Chairman’s Award at Volkert, multiple York, NY, where his parents immersed this industry as a brand committed to Auburn University awards, and many him in Black culture and the value of making a positive social and environ- more. He earned his bachelor’s degree

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:12 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.018 S15OCPT1 snicholson on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5789 in civil engineering from Auburn Uni- ment in August of this year. He is signs. And in Flint—the center of the versity and holds an honorary doc- highly regarded by his fellow marines automotive world—a group of entre- torate from Lincoln Memorial Univer- as a devoted officer and proud Arizo- preneurs launched a school to train sity in Tennessee. nan, eager to accept the call of duty. homegrown talent for Michigan’s auto What is truly remarkable are Perry Colonel Weintraub’s career of more industry. Hand’s many accomplishments and than 30 years is distinguished by his A few things have changed since 1919. contributions to the State. I am proud commitment to public service. Upon We fought an even greater war, Prohi- to take this time to recognize him for completion of his basic training in Au- bition didn’t last, and Michigan has a his service at Volkert, which has great- gust 1987, then-Private First Class few more highways. Yet one thing rely benefitted the people of Alabama. Weintraub returned to Arizona State mains the same: Kettering University His achievements and dedication to ad- University to complete his bachelor’s is still training the next generation of vancing the industry have not gone un- degree in order to enter the Marine leaders, for the auto industry and be- noticed. I join Perry’s friends, family, Corps Platoon Leaders Course and re- yond. and colleagues in wishing him the best ceive a commission as a second lieuten- Louis Chevrolet, David Dunbar of luck as he transitions into a new ant. In April 1992, then-First Lieuten- Buick, Charles Stewart Mott, Alfred chapter of his life, and I thank him for ant Weintraub deployed to Mogadishu Sloan, and Charles Kettering under- his commitment to Alabama.∑ in support of various humanitarian aid stood that to succeed in manufacturing, it isn’t enough for students to f missions. In February 2003, while in the Marine Corps Reserves, then-Major know what is in the books; instead, REMEMBERING WILLIAM V. Weintraub deployed to Kuwait, where these leaders built a school based on ‘‘BILL’’ BIDWILL, SR. he was responsible for the implementa- the idea that knowledge must be both ∑ Ms. SINEMA. Madam President, tion and operation of expeditionary learned and applied. This model is still today I wish to honor the life and leg- hose reel fuel systems during Operation in use at Kettering University today. acy of William V. Bidwill, who passed Iraqi Freedom. In November 2004, then Kettering’s curriculum doesn’t just ex- away in Phoenix, AZ, on October 2, Major Weintraub selflessly volunteered pose its students to the very latest in 2019, at the age of 88. As the owner of to mobilize to Active Duty in order to science, engineering, and business the National Football League’s Arizona return to Iraq. For his work as a com- knowledge; it also helps its students to Cardinals, Mr. Bidwill loved his faith, mand inspector general and G–4 with put that knowledge to work through his family, and football. He will be the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, experiential and cooperative edu- fondly remembered as a principled then-Major Weintraub was promoted to cational opportunities that turn learn- leader and generous steward of his lieutenant colonel in June 2005 and ers into leaders. Your record of success speaks for community. eventually colonel in December 2011. itself. From being named first in the Bill began his career in football by From the time of his promotion until country by the Wall Street Journal for joining the family business as a ball his retirement in August 2019, Colonel career preparation, fourth in the Na- boy for the then-Chicago Cardinals. Weintraub continued to serve in var- After graduating from Georgetown tion in producing alumni who hold pat- ious esteemed logistical command ents, and first in the Midwest for re- University, Bill returned to Chicago to roles, strategizing the practical imple- assist his father with day-to-day man- turn on investments; to the Kettering mentation of new technologies and en- University GM Mobility Research Cen- agement of the Cardinals. Bill oversaw suring that Marine installations the team’s move to St. Louis in 1960 ter, which is keeping Flint and Michi- around the world had what they needed gan at the forefront of autonomous ve- and took on full ownership of the team to get the job done. hicle research and development; to in 1972. In 1988, Bill moved the team to For his courageous service, Colonel counting among your alumni General Arizona, where it has found a home Weintraub has received the Legion of Motors CEO Mary T. Barra, former among a dedicated and growing fan Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Brands base. In his time as owner of the Car- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Henry Juszkiewicz, inventor and busi- dinals, Bill took unprecedented steps Medal, and various other campaign nessman Dean Kamen, former CEO of to rearrange the team’s front office to medals, ribbons, and unit awards. Colo- Merrill Lynch Stanley O’Neal, and Old improve diversity across the organiza- nel Weintraub continues to serve his Navy CEO Sonia Syngal; to making a tion, setting an example for other NFL fellow soldiers as chief strategy officer real difference in the Flint community franchises for years to come. Bill also for the Veteran Tickets Foundation, through your $1 million Department of founded Cardinals Charities in 1990 to Vet Tix, a national nonprofit organiza- Justice grant for neighborhood revital- support women, children, and minori- tion that provides free event tickets to ization, your Employee Home Purchase ties across Arizona. Cardinals Charities veterans and servicemembers to help and Renovation Assistance Program, has donated more than $9.1 million to them reduce stress, strengthen family the transformation of University Ave- support these groups and other causes bonds, and stay engaged with local nue, and your support for Flint’s young over the years. communities and American life. people through your Young Innovators Bill is survived by his 5 children, 10 Please join me in honoring Colonel Fair, the Flint River Watershed Coali- grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Weintraub’s esteemed career and wish- tion Green Summit, and FIRST Robot- He will be dearly missed by other fam- ing him a joyful retirement.∑ ics. ily members, friends, the Arizona Car- f Charles Kettering once said this: ‘‘We dinals organization, and hundreds of are not at the end of our progress but thousands of fans grateful for his work 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF KETTERING UNIVERSITY at the beginning.’’ And I have no doubt to bring the National Football League that our progress as a State and Nation ∑ to Arizona. Please join me in honoring Ms. STABENOW. Madam President, I will continue to be led by Kettering’s his memory.∑ rise today to pay special tribute to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. f Kettering University in Flint, which Since 1919, Kettering University has this year is celebrating 100 years of been preparing students for extraor- TRIBUTE TO COLONEL STEVEN D. educating the people of Michigan and WEINTRAUB (RET.) dinary futures, and I can’t wait to see advancing innovation. what your future holds. Congratula- ∑ Ms. SINEMA. Madam President, Let’s think back to 1919. The Treaty tions to Kettering University on your today I wish to honor the career Col. of Versailles was signed, bringing an first 100 years.∑ Steven D. Weintraub Retired, a vet- end to the Great War. The 18th Amend- f eran, community leader, and member ment to the U.S. Constitution—also of my Veterans Advisory Council. Colo- known as Prohibition—was ratified by MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT nel Weintraub began his service in Au- Congress. In our State, the Michigan Messages from the President of the gust 1987 and continued to serve in the State Highway Department took over United States were communicated to U.S. Marine Corps in various Active- the State trunk line highway system the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his Duty and Reserve roles until his retire- and first began putting up numbered secretaries.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:57 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.029 S15OCPT1 snicholson on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE S5790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2019 EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Senate, received a message from the H.R. 2528. An act to direct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy In executive session the Presiding Of- House of Representatives announcing that the Speaker had signed the fol- to carry out programs and activities to en- ficer laid before the Senate messages sure that Federal science agencies and insti- from the President of the United lowing enrolled bill: tutions of higher education receiving Fed- States submitting sundry nominations H.R. 4378. An act making continuing appro- eral research and development funding are and withdrawals which were referred to priations for fiscal year 2020, and for other fully engaging their entire talent pool, and the appropriate committees. purposes. for other purposes. Under the authority of the order of H.R. 2589. An act to amend the Homeland (The messages received today are Security Act of 2002 to establish a homeland printed at the end of the Senate pro- the Senate of January 3, 2019, the enrolled bill was signed on September 26, intelligence doctrine for the Department of ceedings.) Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 2019, during the adjournment of the f H.R. 3106. An act to require a joint domes- Senate, by the Majority Leader (Mr. tic and international terrorism report, au- PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE MCCONNELL). thorize research within the Department of Under the authority of the order of Homeland Security on current trends in do- the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Sec- mestic terrorism, and for other purposes. REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION retary of the Senate, on September 27, H.R. 3246. An act to require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and for OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY 2019, during the adjournment of the WITH RESPECT TO NARCOTICS other purposes. Senate, received a message from the H.R. 3525. An act to amend the Homeland TRAFFICKERS CENTERED IN CO- House of Representatives announcing Security Act of 2002 to direct the Commis- LOMBIA THAT WAS DECLARED that the House had passed the fol- sioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 12978 OF lowing joint resolution: tion to establish uniform processes for med- OCTOBER 21, 1995—PM 31 S.J. Res. 54. A joint resolution relating to ical screening of individuals interdicted be- a national emergency declared by the Presi- tween ports of entry, and for other purposes. The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- H.R. 3526. An act to authorize certain dent on February 15, 2019. fore the Senate the following message counter terrorist networks activities of U.S. from the President of the United ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED Customs and Border Protection, and for States, together with an accompanying Under the authority of the order of other purposes. report; which was referred to the Com- the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Sec- H.R. 3675. An act to require a review of De- mittee on Banking, Housing, and retary of the Senate, on September 27, partment of Homeland Security trusted trav- eler programs, and for other purposes. Urban Affairs: 2019, during the adjournment of the H.R. 3691. An act to require the TSA to de- Senate, received a message from the To the Congress of the United States: velop a plan to ensure that TSA material House of Representatives announcing Section 202(d) of the National Emer- disseminated in major airports can be better that the Speaker had signed the fol- gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides understood by more people accessing such lowing enrolled joint resolution: airports, and for other purposes. for the automatic termination of a na- S.J. Res. 54. A joint resolution relating to H.R. 3694. An act to require the Transpor- tional emergency unless, within 90 tation Security Administration to imple- days before the anniversary date of its a national emergency declared by the Presi- dent on February 15, 2019. ment training for frontline Administration declaration, the President publishes in personnel regarding the screening of preg- the Federal Register and transmits to Under the authority of the order of nant women and families with young chil- the Congress a notice stating that the the Senate of January 3, 2019, the en- dren at passenger screening checkpoints, and emergency is to continue in effect be- rolled joint resolution was signed on for other purposes. H.R. 3710. An act to amend the Homeland yond the anniversary date. In accord- October 4, 2019, during the adjournment of the Senate, by the Acting President Security Act of 2002 to provide for the reme- ance with this provision, I have sent to diation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and pro tempore (Mr. LEE). the Federal Register for publication the for other purposes. enclosed notice stating that the na- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED H.R. 3722. An act to amend the Homeland tional emergency with respect to sig- Under the authority of the order of Security Act of 2002 to authorize a Joint nificant narcotics traffickers centered the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Sec- Task Force to enhance integration of the De- in Colombia declared in Executive retary of the Senate, on September 27, partment of Homeland Security’s border se- 2019, during the adjournment of the curity operations to detect, interdict, dis- Order 12978 of October 21, 1995, is to rupt, and prevent narcotics, such as fentanyl continue in effect beyond October 21, Senate, received a message from the and other synthetic opioids, from entering 2019. House of Representatives announcing the United States, and for other purposes. that the Speaker had signed the fol- The circumstances that led to the f declaration on October 21, 1995, of a na- lowing enrolled bills: tional emergency continue to exist. S. 239. An act to require the Secretary of MEASURES REFERRED The actions of significant narcotics the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of The following bills were read the first traffickers centered in Colombia con- Christa McAuliffe. and the second times by unanimous tinue to pose an unusual and extraor- H.R. 1590. An act to require an exercise re- consent, and referred as indicated: lated to terrorist and foreign fighter travel, H.R. 335. An act to require the Inter-Agen- dinary threat to the national security, and for other purposes. foreign policy, and economy of the cy Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and United States and to cause an extreme Under the authority of the order of Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, miti- level of violence, corruption, and harm the Senate of January 3, 2019, the en- gating, and controlling harmful algal blooms rolled bills were signed on September and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other in the United States and abroad. For purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, this reason, I have determined that it 27, 2019, during the adjournment of the Senate, by the Acting President pro Science, and Transportation. is necessary to continue the national H.R. 2528. An act to direct the Director of emergency declared in Executive Order tempore (Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina). the Office of Science and Technology Policy 12978 with respect to significant nar- f to carry out programs and activities to en- cotics traffickers centered in Colom- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE sure that Federal science agencies and insti- bia. tutions of higher education receiving Fed- At 3:02 p.m., a message from the eral research and development funding are DONALD J. TRUMP. House of Representatives, delivered by fully engaging their entire talent pool, and THE WHITE HOUSE, October 15, 2019. Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, for other purposes; to the Committee on f announced that the House has passed Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. the following bills, in which it requests H.R. 2589. An act to amend the Homeland MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Security Act of 2002 to establish a homeland RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT the concurrence of the Senate: intelligence doctrine for the Department of H.R. 335. An act to require the Inter-Agen- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Homeland Security, and for other purposes; cy Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Under the authority of the order of to the Committee on Homeland Security and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, miti- Governmental Affairs. the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Sec- gating, and controlling harmful algal blooms H.R. 3106. To require a joint domestic and retary of the Senate, on September 26, and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other international terrorism report, authorize re- 2019, during the adjournment of the purposes. search within the Department of Homeland

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RESOLUTION PRESENTED titled ‘‘Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Exemption H.R. 3525. An act to amend the Homeland The Secretary of the Senate reported from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL Security Act of 2002 to direct the Commis- that on September 27, 2019, she had pre- No. 9999–81) received in the Office of the sioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- sented to the President of the United President of the Senate on September 25, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- tion to establish uniform processes for med- States the following enrolled bill: ical screening of individuals interdicted be- trition, and Forestry. tween ports of entry, and for other purposes; S. 239. An act to require the Secretary of EC–2684. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on the Judiciary. the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, H.R. 3526. An act to authorize certain Christa McAuliffe. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- counter terrorist networks activities of U.S. The Secretary of the Senate reported ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Customs and Border Protection, and for that on October 4, 2019, she had pre- titled ‘‘Furilazole; Pesticide Tolerances’’ other purposes; to the Committee on Home- (FRL No. 10000–23) received in the Office of sented to the President of the United the President of the Senate on September 25, land Security and Governmental Affairs. States the following enrolled joint res- H.R. 3675. An act to require a review of De- 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- partment of Homeland Security trusted trav- olution: trition, and Forestry. eler programs, and for other purposes; to the S.J. Res. 54. A joint resolution relating to EC–2685. A communication from the Ad- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- a national emergency declared by the Presi- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- ernmental Affairs. dent on February 15, 2019. ice, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- H.R. 3691. An act to require the TSA to de- f velop a plan to ensure that TSA material titled ‘‘Amendments to the Regulations Gov- disseminated in major airports can be better EXECUTIVE AND OTHER erning Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat understood by more people accessing such COMMUNICATIONS Products (Grading, Certification, and Stand- airports, and for other purposes; to the Com- ards)’’ ((7 CFR Part 54) (Docket No. AMS– mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- The following communications were LP–16–0080)) received in the Office of the tation. laid before the Senate, together with President of the Senate on September 25, H.R. 3694. An act to require the Transpor- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- tation Security Administration to imple- uments, and were referred as indicated: trition, and Forestry. EC–2686. A communication from the Direc- ment training for frontline Administration EC–2677. A communication from the Board personnel regarding the screening of preg- tor of the Regulatory Review Group, Com- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm modity Credit Corporation, Department of nant women and families with young chil- Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- dren at passenger screening checkpoints, and Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, ant to law, the 2018 annual report on the the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Agricultural for other purposes; to the Committee on Farm Credit System; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Disaster Indemnity Programs’’ (RIN0560– Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. AI52) received in the Office of the President H.R. 3710. An act to amend the Homeland EC–2678. A communication from the Direc- Security Act of 2002 to provide for the reme- of the Senate on September 25, 2019; to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and diation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- for other purposes; to the Committee on Forestry. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2687. A communication from the Chief Homeland Security and Governmental Af- titled ‘‘Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Toler- of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs fairs. ances’’ (FRL No. 9999–54) received during ad- Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Depart- H.R. 3722. An act to amend the Homeland journment of the Senate in the Office of the ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant Security Act of 2002 to authorize a Joint President of the Senate on October 4, 2019; to to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delayed Task Force to enhance integration of the De- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Implementation of Grains Ounce Equivalents partment of Homeland Security’s border se- and Forestry. in the Child and Adult Care Food Program’’ curity operations to detect, interdict, dis- EC–2679. A communication from the Direc- (RIN0584–AE65) received during adjournment rupt, and prevent narcotics, such as fentanyl tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the Senate in the Office of the President and other synthetic opioids, from entering Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of the Senate on September 30, 2019; to the the United States, and for other purposes; to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and the Committee on Homeland Security and titled ‘‘Clothianidin; Pesticide Tolerance for Forestry. Governmental Affairs. Emergency Exemptions’’ (FRL No. 9996–15) EC–2688. A communication from the Direc- f received during adjournment of the Senate tor of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and in the Office of the President of the Senate Inspection Service, Department of Agri- MEASURES PLACED ON THE on October 4, 2019; to the Committee on Agri- culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the CALENDAR culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modernization of The following bill was read the sec- EC–2680. A communication from the Direc- Swine Slaughter Inspection’’ (RIN0583–AD62) ond time, and placed on the calendar: tor of the Regulatory Management Division, received during adjournment of the Senate Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- in the Office of the President of the Senate S. 2593. A bill to amend title 31, United ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on October 1, 2019; to the Committee on Agri- States Code, to provide for automatic con- titled ‘‘Cyromazine; Pesticide Tolerances’’ culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. tinuing resolutions. (FRL No. 9999–57) received during adjourn- EC–2689. A communication from the Sec- f ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- retary of the Commodity Futures Trading dent of the Senate on October 4, 2019; to the Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Position Limits Under the authority of the order of Forestry. and Position Accountability for Security Fu- the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Sec- EC–2681. A communication from the Direc- tures Products’’ (RIN3038–AE61) received retary of the Senate, on September 27, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 2019, during the adjournment of the fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ber 1, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Senate, received a message from the titled ‘‘Indaziflam; Pesticide Tolerances’’ Nutrition, and Forestry. House of Representatives announcing (FRL No. 9999–70) received during adjourn- EC–2690. A communication from the Ad- that the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- BROWN) had signed the following en- dent of the Senate on October 4, 2019; to the ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- rolled bill: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Forestry. titled ‘‘Processed Raspberry Promotion, Re- H.R. 4285. An act to amend title 38, United EC–2682. A communication from the Direc- search, and Information Order; Termi- States Code, to extend and modify certain tor of the Regulatory Management Division, nation’’ ((7 CFR Part 1208) (Docket No. AMS– authorities and requirements relating to the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- SC–19–0047)) received during adjournment of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Senate in the Office of the President of other purposes. titled ‘‘Thiamethoxam; Pesticide Tolerances the Senate on October 3, 2019; to the Com- Under the authority of the order of for Emergency Exemption’’ (FRL No. 9996–14) mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- the Senate of January 3, 2019, the en- received during adjournment of the Senate estry.

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A communication from the Alter- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office port of a rule entitled ‘‘Solicitations of In- ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- of the Secretary, Department of Defense, terest Prior to a Registered Public Offering’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of (RIN3235–AM23) received during adjournment titled ‘‘Softwood Lumber Research, Pro- a rule entitled ‘‘Defense Information Sys- of the Senate in the Office of the President motion, Consumer Education and Industry tems Agency Privacy Program’’ (RIN0790– of the Senate on October 1, 2019; to the Com- Information Order; Change in Membership, AK62) received during adjournment of the mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Nominations, Procedures, and Continuance Senate in the Office of the President of the fairs. Referenda Period’’ ((7 CFR Part 1217) (Dock- Senate on October 1, 2019; to the Committee EC–2711. A communication from the Sec- et No. AMS–SC–19–0015)) received during ad- on Armed Services. retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–2701. A communication from the Presi- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- President of the Senate on October 3, 2019; to dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Recordkeeping and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, suant to law, a report relative to the Reporting Requirements for Security-Based and Forestry. issuance of an Executive Order declaring a Swap Dealers, Major Security-Based Swap EC–2692. A communication from the Ad- national emergency due to the situation in Participants, and Broker-Dealers’’ (RIN3235– ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- and in relation to Syria, and in particular AL45) received during adjournment of the ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- the recent actions by the Government of Senate in the Office of the President of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Turkey to conduct a military offensive into Senate on October 1, 2019; to the Committee titled ‘‘Almonds Grown in California; northeast Syria; to the Committee on Bank- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Amendments to Marketing Order 981’’ ((7 ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–2712. A communication from the Sec- CFR Part 981) (Docket Nos. AMS–SC–18–0018 EC–2702. A communication from the Sec- retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- and AMS–SC–18–981–3)) received during ad- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- journment of the Senate in the Office of the ant to law, a six-month periodic report on port of a rule entitled ‘‘Recordkeeping and President of the Senate on October 3, 2019; to the national emergency with respect to the Reporting Requirements for Security-Based the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, situation in or in relation to the Democratic Swap Dealers, Major Security-Based Swap and Forestry. Republic of the Congo that was declared in Participants, and Broker-Dealers’’ (RIN3235– EC–2693. A communication from the Ad- Executive Order 13413 of October 27, 2006; to AL45) received during adjournment of the ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Senate in the Office of the President of the ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- Urban Affairs. Senate on October 1, 2019; to the Committee EC–2703. A communication from the Sec- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–2713. A communication from the Presi- titled ‘‘Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Redis- to law, a report relative to the export to the dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- tricting and Reapportionment of Producer People’s Republic of China of items not det- suant to law, a report relative to the des- Districts’’ ((7 CFR Part 966) (Docket Nos. rimental to the U.S. space launch industry; ignation as emergency requirements all AMS–SC–19–0011 and AMS–SC–19–966–2FR)) to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and funding so designated by the Congress in the received during adjournment of the Senate Urban Affairs. section 116 of division A of the Continuing in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–2704. A communication from the Sec- Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extend- on October 3, 2019; to the Committee on Agri- retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ers Act of 2019, pursuant to section 251 (b) (2) culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. to law, a report relative to the export to the (A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency EC–2694. A communication from the Ad- People’s Republic of China of items not det- Deficit Control Act of 1985, for the account ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- rimental to the U.S. space launch industry; referenced in section 116; to the Committee ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and on the Budget. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Urban Affairs. EC–2714. A communication from the Presi- titled ‘‘Voluntary Grading of Meats, Pre- EC–2705. A communication from the Assist- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- pared Meats, Meat Products, Shell Eggs, ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative suant to law, a report relative to the des- Poultry Products, and Rabbit Products’’ ((7 Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- ignation for Overseas Contingency Oper- CFR Parts 54, 56, and 70) (Docket No. AMS– ting, pursuant to law, a report on the De- ations/Global War on Terrorism all funding LP–18–0095)) received during adjournment of partment’s activities during calendar year (including the rescission of funds) so des- the Senate in the Office of the President of 2018 relative to the Equal Credit Opportunity ignated by the Congress, pursuant to section the Senate on October 3, 2019; to the Com- Act; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 251 (b) (2) (A) of the Balanced Budget and mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- and Urban Affairs. Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, for estry. EC–2706. A communication from the Direc- the enclosed list of accounts; to the Com- EC–2695. A communication from the Assist- tor, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- mittee on the Budget. ant Attorney General for Administration tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a cor- EC–2715. A communication from the Assist- and Chief Financial Officer, Department of rection to the report entitled ‘‘2018 Fair ant Secretary, Office of Electricity, Depart- Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Lending Report of the Bureau of Consumer ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to port relative to violations of the Financial Protection’’; to the Committee on law, a report relative to economic dispatch Antideficiency Act; to the Committee on Ap- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. and technological change; to the Committee propriations. EC–2707. A communication from the Sec- on Energy and Natural Resources. EC–2696. A communication from the Sec- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- EC–2716. A communication from the Direc- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on ant to law, a six-month periodic report on tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- the national emergency with respect to sig- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- eral VeraLinn Jamieson, United States Air nificant foreign narcotics traffickers cen- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Force, and her advancement to the grade of tered in Colombia that was declared in Exec- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Arkansas; Re- lieutenant general on the retired list; to the utive Order 12978 of October 21, 1995; to the gional Haze Five-Year Progress Report State Committee on Armed Services. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Implementation Plan’’ (FRL No. 9999–11–Re- EC–2697. A communication from the Under Affairs. gion 6) received in the Office of the President Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and EC–2708. A communication from the Assist- of the Senate on September 25, 2019; to the Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to ant General Counsel, General Law, Ethics, Committee on Environment and Public law, a notice of additional time required to and Regulation, Department of the Treasury, Works. implement a small business strategy for the transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- EC–2717. A communication from the Direc- Department of Defense; to the Committee on ative to a vacancy in the position of Assist- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Armed Services. ant Secretary, Investment Security, Depart- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2698. A communication from the Under ment of Treasury received during adjourn- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to dent of the Senate on September 27, 2019; to Prevention of Significant Deterioration; law, a report entitled ‘‘Failure of Contrac- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and PM10, PM2.5 and NOx’’ (FRL No. 10000–18–Re- tors to Meet Goals under Negotiated Com- Urban Affairs. gion 1) received in the Office of the President prehensive Small Business Subcontracting EC–2709. A communication from the Sec- of the Senate on September 25, 2019; to the Plans’’; to the Committee on Armed Serv- retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- Committee on Environment and Public ices. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Works. EC–2699. A communication from the Assist- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Exchange-Traded EC–2718. A communication from the Direc- ant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), Funds’’ (RIN3235–AJ60) received during ad- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice of journment of the Senate in the Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- additional time required to complete a re- President of the Senate on September 30, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- port on the amount of Department of De- 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air fense purchases from foreign entities in fis- and Urban Affairs. Quality Implementation Plans; State of cal year 2019; to the Committee on Armed EC–2710. A communication from the Sec- Utah; Revisions to the Utah Division of Ad- Services. retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- ministrative Rules, R307–300 Series; Area

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Source Rule for Attainment of Fine Particu- By Ms. HASSAN (for herself and Ms. S. 227 late Matter Standards’’ (FRL No. 10000–04– COLLINS): At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the Region 8) received in the Office of the Presi- S. 2595. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- dent of the Senate on September 25, 2019; to enue Code of 1986 to extend and update the name of the Senator from Wisconsin the Committee on Environment and Public new energy efficient home credit; to the (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- Works. Committee on Finance. sor of S. 227, a bill to direct the Attor- EC–2719. A communication from the Direc- By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. ney General to review, revise, and de- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, BRAUN, and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): velop law enforcement and justice pro- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- S. 2596. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking tocols appropriate to address missing ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Water Act to authorize certain community water systems to enter into partnerships to and murdered Indians, and for other titled ‘‘Approval of Air Quality Implementa- purposes. tion Plans; California; South Coast Air improve the water systems, and for other Basin; 1-Hour and 8-Hour Ozone Nonattain- purposes; to the Committee on Environment S. 286 ment Area Requirements’’ (FRL No. 9999–49– and Public Works. At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the Region 9) received in the Office of the Presi- By Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. dent of the Senate on September 25, 2019; to SCHATZ): name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. the Committee on Environment and Public S. 2597. A bill to require the National Oce- SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of Works. anic and Atmospheric Administration to S. 286, a bill to amend title XVIII of the EC–2720. A communication from the Direc- make certain operational models available Social Security Act to provide for the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to the public, and for other purposes; to the coverage of marriage and family thera- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. pist services and mental health counting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- selor services under part B of the Medi- titled ‘‘Designation of Areas for Air Quality By Ms. BALDWIN: S. 2598. A bill to require the payment of care program, and for other purposes. Planning Purposes; California; Coachella user fees by qualified professional asset man- Valley 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area; S. 430 agers seeking an individual exemption from Reclassification to Extreme; Correction’’ certain requirements; to the Committee on At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the (FRL No. 10000–01–Region 9) received in the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. tember 25, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- ROMNEY) and the Senator from Cali- GRASSLEY): fornia (Ms. HARRIS) were added as co- ronment and Public Works. S. 2599. A bill to amend the Department of EC–2721. A communication from the Direc- Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to sponsors of S. 430, a bill to extend the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, provide assistance to manage farmer and Secure Rural Schools and Community Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- rancher stress and for the mental health of Self-Determination Act of 2000. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- individuals in rural areas, and for other pur- S. 433 titled ‘‘Determination of Attainment by the poses; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- Attainment Date; 2006 24-Hour Fine Particu- trition, and Forestry. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the late Matter National Ambient Air Quality By Mr. DURBIN: name of the Senator from Oklahoma Standard; Pinal County, Arizona’’ (FRL No. S. 2600. A bill to promote minimum State (Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a cospon- 10000–53–Region 9) received in the Office of requirements for the prevention and treat- the President of the Senate on September 25, sor of S. 433, a bill to amend title XVIII ment of concussions caused by participation of the Social Security Act to improve 2019; to the Committee on Environment and in school sports, and for other purposes; to Public Works. the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, home health payment reforms under EC–2722. A communication from the Direc- and Pensions. the Medicare program. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, By Mr. JONES: S. 460 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- S. 2601. A bill to reauthorize the Helen Kel- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ler National Center for Youths and Adults At the request of Mr. WARNER, the titled ‘‘Maine: Final Approval of State Un- Who Are Deaf-Blind; to the Committee on name of the Senator from Wisconsin derground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- Codification, and Incorporation by Ref- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and sor of S. 460, a bill to amend the Inter- erence’’ (FRL No. 10000–57–Region 1) received Mr. YOUNG): nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the in the Office of the President of the Senate S.J. Res. 57. A joint resolution opposing exclusion for employer-provided edu- on September 25, 2019; to the Committee on the decision to end certain United States ef- Environment and Public Works. forts to prevent Turkish military operations cation assistance to employer pay- EC–2723. A communication from the Direc- against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast ments of student loans. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Syria; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- S. 466 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tions. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the f titled ‘‘Maine: Final Approval of State Un- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. derground Storage Tank Program Revisions, ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. Codification, and Incorporation by Ref- S. 203 466, a bill to provide that certain guid- erence’’ (FRL No. 10000–57–Region 1) received At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the ance related to waivers for State inno- in the Office of the President of the Senate names of the Senator from New Mexico vation under the Patient Protection on September 25, 2019; to the Committee on and Affordable Care Act shall have no Environment and Public Works. (Mr. HEINRICH) and the Senator from force or effect. f Ohio (Mr. BROWN) were added as cosponsors of S. 203, a bill to amend the S. 560 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per- At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the The following reports of committees manently extend the railroad track names of the Senator from New York were submitted: maintenance credit, and for other pur- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) and the Senator poses. By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on from Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY) were Homeland Security and Governmental Af- S. 208 added as cosponsors of S. 560, a bill to fairs, with an amendment: At the request of Mr. TESTER, the amend the Public Health Service Act, S. 2169. A bill to amend section 3116 of title name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. 5, United States Code, to clarify the applica- the Employee Retirement Income Se- BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. bility of the appointment limitations for stu- curity Act of 1974, and the Internal dents appointed under the expedited hiring 208, a bill to amend title 10, United Revenue Code of 1986 to require that authority for post-secondary students (Rept. States Code, to permit certain retired group and individual health insurance No. 116–129). members of the uniformed services who coverage and group health plans pro- f have a service-connected disability to vide coverage for treatment of a con- receive both disability compensation genital anomaly or birth defect. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND from the Department of Veterans Af- JOINT RESOLUTIONS fairs for their disability and either re- S. 596 The following bills and joint resolu- tired pay by reason of their years of At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the tions were introduced, read the first military service or Combat-Related name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. and second times by unanimous con- Special Compensation, and for other ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. sent, and referred as indicated: purposes. 596, a bill to amend title XVIII of the

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GRASSLEY) and the Senator from Indi- assistants. 970, a bill to amend the Public Health ana (Mr. BRAUN) were added as cospon- S. 762 Service Act to provide for the partici- sors of S. 1273, a bill to amend title 17, At the request of Mr. MORAN, the pation of physical therapists in the Na- United States Code, to establish an al- names of the Senator from Colorado tional Health Service Corps Loan Re- ternative dispute resolution program (Mr. GARDNER) and the Senator from payment Program, and for other pur- for copyright small claims, and for Nevada (Ms. ROSEN) were added as co- poses. other purposes. sponsors of S. 762, a bill to provide for S. 976 S. 1279 funding from the Airport and Airway At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, At the request of Mr. JONES, the Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation the name of the Senator from Cali- names of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Administration activities in the event fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a SULLIVAN) and the Senator from New of a Government shutdown, and for cosponsor of S. 976, a bill to amend the Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) were added as co- other purposes. Higher Education Act of 1965 and the sponsors of S. 1279, a bill to reauthorize S. 785 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Se- mandatory funding programs for his- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the curity Policy and Campus Crime Sta- torically Black colleges and univer- name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. tistics Act to combat campus sexual sities and other minority-serving insti- MCSALLY) was added as a cosponsor of assault, and for other purposes. tutions. S. 785, a bill to improve mental health S. 1037 S. 1298 care provided by the Department of At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Carolina, the name of the Senator from poses. SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. Iowa (Ms. ERNST) was added as a co- S. 789 1037, a bill to amend title XVIII of the sponsor of S. 1298, a bill to amend the At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the Social Security Act to modernize pro- Financial Stability Act of 2010 to in- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. visions relating to rural health clinics clude the State insurance commis- KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. under Medicare. sioner as a voting member of the Fi- 789, a bill to amend the Higher Edu- S. 1081 nancial Stability Oversight Council, cation Act of 1965 to improve the finan- At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the and for other purposes. cial aid process for homeless and foster name of the Senator from Washington S. 1300 care youth. (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the S. 839 sor of S. 1081, a bill to amend title 54, names of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the United States Code, to provide perma- (Mr. MURPHY), the Senator from Colo- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. nent, dedicated funding for the Land rado (Mr. BENNET), the Senator from COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. and Water Conservation Fund, and for Texas (Mr. CRUZ), the Senator from In- 839, a bill to extend Federal Pell Grant other purposes. diana (Mr. YOUNG) and the Senator eligibility of certain short-term pro- S. 1088 from Idaho (Mr. RISCH) were added as grams. At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the cosponsors of S. 1300, a bill to require S. 849 name of the Senator from New York the Secretary of the Treasury to mint At the request of Mr. CRAMER, the (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- a coin in commemoration of the open- names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. sponsor of S. 1088, a bill to amend the ing of the National Law Enforcement COLLINS) and the Senator from New Immigration and Nationality Act to re- Museum in the District of Columbia, Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) were added as quire the President to set a minimum and for other purposes. cosponsors of S. 849, a bill to provide annual goal for the number of refugees S. 1381 for the inclusion on the Vietnam Vet- to be admitted, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the erans Memorial Wall of the names of S. 1122 name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. the lost crew members of the U.S.S. At the request of Ms. SMITH, the MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969. name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. of S. 1381, a bill to modify the presump- S. 877 HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. tion of service connection for veterans At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, her 1122, a bill to amend the Public Health who were exposed to herbicide agents name was added as a cosponsor of S. Service Act to revise and extend while serving in the Armed Forces in 877, a bill to prohibit the sale of shark projects relating to children and to Thailand during the Vietnam era, and fins, and for other purposes. provide access to school-based com- for other purposes. At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, prehensive mental health programs. S. 1392 her name was added as a cosponsor of S. 1163 At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the S. 877, supra. At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. S. 880 names of the Senator from North Da- SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the kota (Mr. CRAMER) and the Senator 1392, a bill to direct the Comptroller names of the Senator from Maryland from California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were General of the United States to con- (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from added as cosponsors of S. 1163, a bill to duct an assessment of the responsibil- Ohio (Mr. BROWN) were added as co- amend the Internal Revenue Code of ities, workload, and vacancy rates of sponsors of S. 880, a bill to provide out- 1986 to provide for an exclusion for as- suicide prevention coordinators of the reach and reporting on comprehensive sistance provided to participants in Department of Veterans Affairs, and Alzheimer’s disease care planning serv- certain veterinary student loan repay- for other purposes. ices furnished under the Medicare pro- ment or forgiveness programs. S. 1418 gram. S. 1223 At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the S. 921 At the request of Mr. CASEY, the name of the Senator from New Jersey At the request of Mr. UDALL, the name of the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Massachu- (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- of S. 1418, a bill to establish the setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- sor of S. 1223, a bill to amend title Strength in Diversity Program, and for sponsor of S. 921, a bill to prohibit the XVIII of the Social Security Act to other purposes. use of chlorpyrifos on food, to prohibit provide for the non-application of S. 1438 the registration of pesticides con- Medicare competitive acquisition rates At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the taining chlorpyrifos, and for other pur- to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. poses. and accessories. ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S.

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Senator from Connecticut (Mr. MUR- Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST) were S. 1564 PHY), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. added as cosponsors of S. 1822, a bill to At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the BOOZMAN) and the Senator from New require the Federal Communications names of the Senator from Louisiana Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were added Commission to issue rules relating to (Mr. CASSIDY) and the Senator from as cosponsors of S. 1757, a bill to award the collection of data with respect to Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) were added as co- a Congressional Gold Medal, collec- the availability of broadband services, sponsors of S. 1564, a bill to require the tively, to the United States Army and for other purposes. Securities and Exchange Commission Rangers Veterans of World War II in S. 1838 and certain Federal agencies to carry recognition of their extraordinary serv- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the out a study relating to accounting ice during World War II. names of the Senator from Oklahoma standards, and for other purposes. S. 1764 (Mr. INHOFE) and the Senator from Ne- S. 1590 At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, vada (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) were added At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- as cosponsors of S. 1838, a bill to amend names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, and RUBIO) and the Senator from Nevada sponsor of S. 1764, a bill to amend the for other purposes. (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) were added as co- Communications Act of 1934 to require At the request of Mr. RISCH, the sponsors of S. 1590, a bill to amend the the Federal Communications Commis- name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. State Department Basic Authorities sion to ensure just and reasonable CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. Act of 1956 to authorize rewards for charges for telephone and advanced 1838, supra. thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to communications services in the correc- S. 1840 tional and detention facilities. transnational organized crime, and for At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the other purposes. S. 1791 name of the Senator from Missouri S. 1652 At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. CASEY, the the name of the Senator from Hawaii of S. 1840, a bill to establish certain rename of the Senator from Oklahoma (Ms. HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor quirements for the small refineries ex- (Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a cospon- of S. 1791, a bill to prohibit discrimina- emption of the renewable fuels provi- sor of S. 1652, a bill to amend the Inter- tion on the basis of religion, sex (in- sions under the Clean Air Act, and for nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for cluding sexual orientation and gender other purposes. identity), and marital status in the ad- a refundable adoption tax credit. S. 1903 ministration and provision of child S. 1657 At the request of Ms. SMITH, the welfare services, to improve safety, At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the name of the Senator from California well-being, and permanency for les- names of the Senator from West Vir- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- bian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator sponsor of S. 1903, a bill to establish an queer or questioning foster youth, and from Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) interagency One Health Program, and for other purposes. were added as cosponsors of S. 1657, a for other purposes. S. 1794 bill to provide assistance to combat the S. 1906 At the request of Ms. ERNST, the escalating burden of Lyme disease and name of the Senator from Delaware At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the other tick and vector-borne diseases (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Massachu- and disorders. of S. 1794, a bill to amend title 31, setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator S. 1728 United States Code, to permit the Sec- from Arizona (Ms. SINEMA) were added At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the retary of the Treasury to determine as cosponsors of S. 1906, a bill to rename of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. the metal composition of certain coins, quire the Secretary of Veterans Affairs MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of and for other purposes. to provide financial assistance to eligi- S. 1728, a bill to require the United ble entities to provide and coordinate S. 1812 States Postal Service to sell the Alz- the provision of suicide prevention At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the heimer’s semipostal stamp for 6 addi- name of the Senator from California services for veterans at risk of suicide tional years. and veteran families through the award (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- S. 1750 sponsor of S. 1812, a bill to authorize of grants to such entities, and for other At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, the Administrator of the Environ- purposes. her name was added as a cosponsor of mental Protection Agency to conduct S. 1918 S. 1750, a bill to establish the Clean research on wildfire smoke, and for At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the School Bus Grant Program, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Pennsyl- other purposes. S. 1813 vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- S. 1754 At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the sponsor of S. 1918, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. CASEY, the name of the Senator from California Richard B. Russell National School name of the Senator from Massachu- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- Lunch Act to require alternative op- setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1813, a bill to amend the tions for summer food service program sponsor of S. 1754, a bill to provide Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and delivery. Medicaid assistance to individuals and Emergency Assistance Act to provide S. 1953 families affected by a disaster or emer- wildfire smoke mitigation assistance At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the gency, and for other purposes. to States and units of local govern- name of the Senator from New Hamp- S. 1755 ment, and for other purposes. shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the S. 1814 sponsor of S. 1953, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the Commodity Exchange Act to extend setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from California the jurisdiction of the Commodity Fu- sponsor of S. 1755, a bill to ensure that (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- tures Trading Commission to include older adults and individuals with dis- sponsor of S. 1814, a bill to authorize the setting of reference prices for alu- abilities are prepared for disasters, and the President to declare a smoke emer- minum premiums, and for other pur- for other purposes. gency, and for other purposes. poses. S. 1757 S. 1822 S. 1954 At the request of Ms. ERNST, the At the request of Mr. WICKER, the At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South names of the Senator from Maryland names of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. Carolina, the name of the Senator from

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S. 2203 At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the S. 1982 At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the names of the Senator from Wisconsin ROMNEY) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator from Ha- 2480, a bill to amend title 31, United PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of S. waii (Ms. HIRONO) and the Senator from States Code, to reauthorize the pay- 1982, a bill to improve efforts to combat Minnesota (Ms. SMITH) were added as ment in lieu of taxes program through marine debris, and for other purposes. cosponsors of S. 2203, a bill to extend fiscal year 2029. S. 1983 the transfer of Electronic Travel Au- S. 2487 At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the thorization System fees from the Trav- At the request of Ms. ERNST, the name of the Senator from New Hamp- el Promotion Fund to the Corporation name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- for Travel Promotion (Brand USA) BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 1983, a bill to authorize through fiscal year 2027, and for other 2487, a bill to improve the effectiveness the Attorney General to make grants purposes. and efficiency and reduce the cost of to, and enter into cooperative agree- S. 2262 the supply chain and inventory man- ments with, States and units of local At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the agement of the Department of Defense government to develop, implement, or name of the Senator from Delaware by consolidating unnecessary and expand 1 or more programs to provide (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor unneeded storage centers. medication-assisted treatment to indi- of S. 2262, a bill to provide for phased- S. 2490 viduals who have opioid use disorder in payment of Social Security Dis- At the request of Ms. MCSALLY, the and are incarcerated within the juris- ability Insurance payments during the name of the Senator from Louisiana dictions of the States or units of local waiting period for individuals with a (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor government. terminal illness. of S. 2490, a bill to amend the Internal S. 2001 S. 2321 Revenue Code of 1986 to make perma- At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the nent certain changes made by Public name of the Senator from Missouri name of the Senator from Missouri Law 115–97 to the child tax credit. (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor S. 2493 of S. 2001, a bill to award a Congres- of S. 2321, a bill to require the Sec- sional Gold Medal to Willie O’Ree, in retary of the Treasury to mint a coin At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, recognition of his extraordinary con- in commemoration of the 100th anni- her name was added as a cosponsor of tributions and commitment to hockey, versary of the establishment of Negro S. 2493, a bill to establish the Malign inclusion, and recreational oppor- Leagues baseball. Foreign Influence Response Center in the Office of the Director of National tunity. S. 2417 Intelligence, and for other purposes. S. 2032 At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the S. 2587 At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the names of the Senator from Mississippi name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from Mis- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor souri (Mr. HAWLEY), the Senator from name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. of S. 2032, a bill to expand research on Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) and the COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. the cannabidiol and marihuana. Senator from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) 2587, a bill to amend subpart 2 of part S. 2042 were added as cosponsors of S. 2417, a B of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend State court funding for child At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the bill to provide for payment of proceeds names of the Senator from New Jersey from savings bonds to a State with welfare, and for other purposes. (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from title to such bonds pursuant to the S. 2590 Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON) were added as judgment of a court. At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the cosponsors of S. 2042, a bill to require S. 2455 names of the Senator from North Da- the Secretary of the Treasury to mint At the request of Mr. PETERS, the kota (Mr. CRAMER), the Senator from coins in commemoration of the Na- name of the Senator from Alabama Iowa (Mr. GRASSLEY) and the Senator tional Purple Heart Hall of Honor. (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) were added as S. 2043 of S. 2455, a bill to establish a program cosponsors of S. 2590, a bill to protect At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, to accurately document vehicles that the dignity of fetal remains, and for the name of the Senator from Massa- were significant in the history of the other purposes. chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a United States, and for other purposes. S.J. RES. 14 cosponsor of S. 2043, a bill to provide S. 2461 At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the incentives for hate crime reporting, At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the name of the Senator from South Caro- provide grants for State-run hate crime names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- hotlines, and establish alternative sen- DURBIN), the Senator from California sor of S.J. Res. 14, a joint resolution tencing for individuals convicted under (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from Hawaii proposing an amendment to the Con- the Matthew Shephard and James (Ms. HIRONO), the Senator from Wash- stitution of the United States to re- Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. ington (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Senator quire that the Supreme Court of the S. 2154 from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) were United States be composed of not more At the request of Ms. ROSEN, the added as cosponsors of S. 2461, a bill to than 9 justices. name of the Senator from Montana designate a portion of the Arctic Na- S. RES. 98 (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor tional Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN, of S. 2154, a bill to direct the Secretary S. 2465 the name of the Senator from Massa- of Defense to carry out a program to At the request of Mr. COTTON, the chusetts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a enhance the preparation of students in name of the Senator from Arkansas cosponsor of S. Res. 98, a resolution es- the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- tablishing the Congressional Gold Star Corps for careers in computer science sor of S. 2465, a bill to enact as law cer- Family Fellowship Program for the and cybersecurity, and for other pur- tain regulations relating to the taking placement in offices of Senators of poses. of double-crested cormorants. children, spouses, and siblings of mem- S. 2160 S. 2477 bers of the Armed Forces who are hos- At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, tile casualties or who have died from a Carolina, the name of the Senator from the name of the Senator from New training-related injury.

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Res. 348, a resolution pro- DEVELOPMENT MODELS AVAILABLE.—The Ad- name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. claiming the week of September 23 ministrator may make experimental or de- velopmental models associated with develop- ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. through September 27, 2019, as ‘‘Na- ment projects funded by the Administration Res. 260, a resolution recognizing the tional Clean Energy Week’’. available to the public as open source code. importance of sustained United States f (c) PLATFORM.—In carrying out subsections leadership to accelerating global (a) and (b), the Administrator may use gov- progress against maternal and child STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED ernment servers, contracts or agreements malnutrition and supporting the com- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS with a private vendor, or any other platform mitment of the United States Agency By Mr. THUNE (for himself and consistent with the purpose of this Act. (d) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 102(b) for International Development to glob- Mr. SHATZ): of the Weather Research Forecasting and In- al nutrition through the Multi-Sec- S. 2597. A bill to require the National novation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8512(b)) is toral Nutrition Strategy. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- amended by redesignating the second para- S. RES. 308 tion to make certain operational mod- graph (4) (as added by section 4(a) of the Na- At the request of Mr. PETERS, the els available to the public, and for tional Integrated Drought Information Sys- name of the Senator from Massachu- other purposes; to the Committee on tem Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–423)) as paragraph (5). setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (e) PHASED IMPLEMENTATION.— sponsor of S. Res. 308, a resolution call- tation. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask (1) IMMEDIATE EFFECT FOR CERTAIN MOD- ing on the Government of the Russian ELS.—For operational models that, as of the Federation to provide evidence or to unanimous consent that the text of the date of the enactment of this Act, meet the release United States citizen Paul bill be printed in the RECORD. requirements described in paragraph Whelan. There being no objection, the text of (5)(E)(ii) of section 102(b) of the Weather Re- S. RES. 318 the bill was ordered to be printed in search Forecasting and Innovation Act of the RECORD, as follows: 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8512(b)), as redesignated by At the request of Mr. RISCH, the S. 2597 subsection (d), the Administrator shall im- names of the Senator from Indiana plement the requirements of subsection (a) (Mr. YOUNG), the Senator from Con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- as soon as practicable after such date of en- necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the resentatives of the United States of America in actment. Congress assembled, Senator from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were (2) NEW MODELS.—For operational models added as cosponsors of S. Res. 318, a SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. that meet the requirements described in resolution to support the Global Fund This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Learning paragraph (1) and are created or substan- Excellence and Good Examples from New De- to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Ma- tially updated after the date of the enact- velopers Act of 2019’’ or the ‘‘LEGEND Act of ment of this Act, the Administrator shall laria, and the Sixth Replenishment. 2019’’. implement the requirements of subsection S. RES. 338 SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. (a) not later than 1 year after such date of At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the In this Act: enactment. names of the Senator from Maryland (1) ADMINISTRATION.—The term ‘‘Adminis- SEC. 5. REQUIREMENT TO REVIEW MODELS AND (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator tration’’ means the National Oceanic and At- LEVERAGE INNOVATIONS. from North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER) were mospheric Administration. The Administrator shall— added as cosponsors of S. Res. 338, a (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- (1) consistent with the mission of the trator’’ means the Under Secretary of Com- Earth Prediction Innovation Center, periodi- resolution designating the week of Sep- merce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Ad- cally review innovations and improvements tember 23 through September 27, 2019, ministrator of the National Oceanic and At- made by persons outside the Administration as ‘‘Malnutrition Awareness Week’’. mospheric Administration. to the operational models made available to S. RES. 342 (3) MODEL.—The term ‘‘model’’ means any the public under section 4 in order to im- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the numerical model of the Earth’s system or its prove the accuracy and timeliness of fore- name of the Senator from Delaware components produced by scientists employed casts of the Administration; and by the Administration. (2) if the Administrator identifies an inno- ARPER (Mr. C ) was added as a cosponsor (4) OPERATIONAL MODEL.—The term ‘‘oper- vation for such a model the Administrator of S. Res. 342, a resolution expressing ational model’’ means any model that has an considers suitable, develop and implement a the need for immediate climate action output used by the Administration for oper- plan to use the innovation to improve the in response to the report of the United ational or public service functions. model. Nations Intergovernmental Panel on (5) OPEN SOURCE CODE.—The term ‘‘open SEC. 6. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION. Climate Change entitled ‘‘Special Re- source code’’ means computer code or pro- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year port on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a gramming language that is available for pub- after the date of the enactment of this Act, Changing Climate’’. lic use or modification. the Administrator shall submit to the appro- SEC. 3. PURPOSES. priate congressional committees a report on S. RES. 343 The purposes of this Act are— the implementation of this Act that includes At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the (1) to support innovation in modeling by a description of— name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. allowing interested stakeholders to have (1) how operational models have been made ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. easy and complete access to the models used publicly available as required by section 4(a); Res. 343, a resolution congratulating by the Administration; and (2) the process of the Administration under the people of the Czech Republic and (2) to use vetted innovations arising from section 5— the people of the Slovak Republic on access provided under paragraph (1) to im- (A) for engaging with interested stake- prove modeling by the Administration. holders to learn what innovations those the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Rev- stakeholders have found; olution, the 26th anniversary of the SEC. 4. REQUIREMENT TO MAKE CERTAIN OPER- ATIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE TO (B) for reviewing those innovations; and formation of the Czech Republic and THE PUBLIC. (C) for operationalizing innovations the the Slovak Republic, and the 101st an- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall Administrator considers suitable. niversary of the declaration of inde- make available to the public the following: (b) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- pendence of Czechoslovakia. (1) Current and future operational models TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term developed by the Administration, in the form ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ S. RES. 344 of open source code for a period consistent means— At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the with applicable records retention require- (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. ments. and Transportation and the Committee on RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. (2) All Government-owned data, subject to Appropriations of the Senate; and Res. 344, a resolution expressing sup- redistribution rights, associated with such (2) the Committee on Science, Space, and port for a credible, inclusive, and models and used in operational forecasting Technology and the Committee on Appro- transparent presidential election in Af- by the Administration, including— priations of the House of Representatives. ghanistan on September 28, 2019. (A) relevant metadata; SEC. 7. PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY IN- (B) data used for current operational fore- TERESTS. S. RES. 348 casts; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the (C) a description of intended model out- other provision of this Act, the Adminis- name of the Senator from Massachu- puts. trator may withhold models or data used in

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Donald wrote to me to tell me the services personnel, and school nurses, on ests of the United States. following: concussion safety and management, includ- (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ing training on the prevention, recognition, After 25 years working at a company where this Act shall be construed to supersede any and academic consequences of concussions I earned a pension as part of a wage and ben- other provision of law governing the protec- and response to concussions; and efit package, I retired. I retired four years tion of the national security interests of the (ii) using, maintaining, and disseminating ago because my body wouldn’t let me per- United States. to students and parents— form tasks in the factory that could more SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. easily be performed in my younger years. My (I) release forms and other appropriate There are authorized to be appropriated to pension and Social Security allow me to pay forms for reporting and record keeping; the Administration for each of fiscal years for heat, electricity, food and maintenance (II) treatment plans; and 2021 through 2026 such sums may be nec- on my home. A 50 percent reduction in my (III) prevention and post-injury observa- essary to carry out this Act. monthly pension payment would mean we tion and monitoring fact sheets about con- could no longer afford visiting our children cussion; By Ms. BALDWIN: or grandchildren, buying Christmas and (B) encourages supports, where feasible, for S. 2598. A bill to require the payment birthday gifts, or seeing an occasional a student recovering from a concussion (re- of user fees by qualified professional movie. And without this pension, I doubt we gardless of whether or not the concussion oc- asset managers seeking an individual could afford the most basic of household ex- curred during school-sponsored activities, exemption from certain requirements; penditures. during school hours, on school property, or to the Committee on Health, Edu- This is about a promise made to during an athletic activity), such as— (i) guiding the student in resuming partici- cation, Labor, and Pensions. Mary in Greenfield, WI. Mary wrote to pation in athletic activity and academic ac- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I in- tell me the following: tivities with the help of a multi-disciplinary troduce my legislation today to help My story is simple. In November 2014, my concussion management team, which may shore up the government’s insurance husband passed away. In December, I learned include— plan for these pensions. The Pension the bad news about my pension. Worrying all (I) a health care professional, the parents Stability Act would add funding to the this time has taken its toll. What will I be of such student, a school nurse, relevant re- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora- able to afford? I will probably have to move. lated services personnel, and other relevant I need a new car, but that’s on hold. The list school personnel; and tion’s multiemployer program by im- goes on. I am turning 70 in a few days and I posing a fee on financial firms that are (II) an individual who is assigned by a pub- never thought at this age I would have to lic school to oversee and manage the recov- convicted of financial crimes. worry about how I will survive. ery of such student; and This weekend, I was in Endeavor, WI. If Washington does not act, we will (ii) providing appropriate academic accom- I was meeting there with retirees who be breaking a promise made to 1.5 mil- modations aimed at progressively reintro- meet once a month at the fire station lion retirees nationwide. Pension prom- ducing cognitive demands on the student; in order to update one another on the ises must be kept. So once again I will and progress here in Washington. In the say: Washington needs to act, and we (C) encourages the use of best practices designed to ensure, with respect to concus- months since the House passed the need to do it now. Butch Lewis Act, there hasn’t been sions, the uniformity of safety standards, treatment, and management, such as— much progress to speak of. The Senate By Mr. DURBIN: S. 2600. A bill to promote minimum (i) disseminating information on concus- hasn’t taken up the bill, and no other sion safety and management to the public; proposals have been presented. All the State requirements for the prevention and while, retirees and workers in the Cen- and treatment of concussions caused (ii) applying uniform best practice stand- tral States Pension Fund continue to by participation in school sports, and ards for concussion safety and management doubt their retirement security. for other purposes; to the Committee to all students enrolled in public schools. If Washington does not act, workers on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- (2) POSTING OF INFORMATION ON CONCUS- and retirees face massive cuts to the sions. SIONS.—Each public elementary school and each public secondary school shall post on pensions they have earned over decades Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the school grounds, in a manner that is visible to of hard work. I have come to the floor students and school personnel, and make bill be printed in the RECORD. many times over these past 31⁄2 years to There being no objection, the text of publicly available on the school website, in- remind this body about the retirees formation on concussions that— who stand to lose 50 percent—some the bill was ordered to be printed in (A) is based on peer-reviewed scientific evi- more than 50 percent—of their pensions the RECORD, as follows: dence (such as information made available if Washington fails to act. Since then, S. 2600 by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- nothing has been done, so I am here to, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- vention); resentatives of the United States of America in (B) shall include information on— once again, remind my colleagues that Congress assembled, (i) the risks posed by sustaining a concus- this is about a promise that must be SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. sion; kept. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting (ii) the actions a student should take in re- This is about a promise made to Bob Student Athletes from Concussions Act of sponse to sustaining a concussion, including Brockway, who stands to lose more 2019’’. the notification of school personnel; and than half of his monthly pension. Bob SEC. 2. MINIMUM STATE REQUIREMENTS. (iii) the signs and symptoms of a concus- retired in 1999. He has made the trip to (a) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.—Each State sion; and Washington to be a part of the solution that receives funds under the Elementary (C) may include information on— even though Margie, his wife, would and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 (i) the definition of a concussion; U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and does not meet the re- (ii) the means available to the student to rather he stayed at home. He also orga- quirements described in this section, as of reduce the incidence or recurrence of a con- nizes the meetings that are held every the date of enactment of this Act, shall, not cussion; and month in Endeavor. later than the last day of the fifth full fiscal (iii) the effects of a concussion on aca- This is about a promise made to year after the date of enactment of this Act demic learning and performance. Thomas from Hartland, WI. Thomas is (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘compliance (3) RESPONSE TO CONCUSSION.—If an indi- a 72-year-old retired semitruck driver deadline’’), enact legislation or issue regula- vidual designated from among school per- and an Army veteran. tions establishing the following minimum sonnel for purposes of this Act, one of whom He is also a cancer patient, and his requirements: must be in attendance at every school-spon- (1) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY CONCUSSION sored activity, suspects that a student has wife has significant medical bills. SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN.—Each local sustained a concussion (regardless of wheth- Thomas wrote to me this summer. He educational agency in the State, in consulta- er or not the concussion occurred during said: tion with members of the community in school-sponsored activities, during school I’ve put many, much-needed home repairs which such agency is located, shall develop hours, on school property, or during an ath- on hold since this whole mess started. We and implement a standard plan for concus- letic activity)— have had no vacations or any other extrava- sion safety and management that— (A) the student shall be— gances since I retired. We did nothing wrong. (A) educates students, parents, and school (i) immediately removed from participa- We paid into Central States and somehow personnel about concussions, through activi- tion in a school-sponsored athletic activity; the government dropped the ball. ties such as— and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:12 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.040 S15OCPT1 snicholson on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5799 (ii) prohibited from returning to partici- (II) cognitive symptoms, such as memory a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when the Senate is not pate in a school-sponsored athletic activity disturbance or slowed thinking; in session). For further information, on the day that student is removed from (III) emotional symptoms, such as irrita- please contact the Senate Office of such participation; and bility or sadness; or Public Records at (202) 224–0322. (B) the designated individual shall report (IV) difficulty sleeping; and to the parent or guardian of such student— (C) can occur— f (i) any information that the designated (i) with or without the loss of conscious- school employee is aware of regarding the ness; and EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE date, time, and type of the injury suffered by (ii) during participation in any organized DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK OF such student (regardless of where, when, or sport or recreational activity. SEPTEMBER 22 THROUGH SEP- how a concussion may have occurred); and (2) HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.—The term TEMBER 28, 2019, AS RAIL SAFE- (ii) any actions taken to treat such stu- ‘‘health care professional’’— TY WEEK dent. (A) means an individual who has been (4) RETURN TO ATHLETICS.—If a student has trained in diagnosis and management of con- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, sustained a concussion (regardless of wheth- cussion in a pediatric population; and I ask unanimous consent that the Com- er or not the concussion occurred during (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or oth- mittee on Commerce, Science, and school-sponsored activities, during school erwise statutorily recognized by the State to Transportation be discharged from fur- hours, on school property, or during an ath- provide such diagnosis and management. letic activity), before such student resumes ther consideration and the Senate now (3) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY; STATE.— proceed to S. Res. 322. participation in school-sponsored athletic The terms ‘‘local educational agency’’ and activities, the school shall receive a written ‘‘State’’ have the meanings given such terms The PRESIDING OFFICER. The release from a health care professional, in section 8101 of the Elementary and Sec- clerk will report the resolution by that— ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). title. (A) states that the student is capable of re- (4) RELATED SERVICES PERSONNEL.—The The bill clerk read as follows: suming participation in such activities; and term ‘‘related services personnel’’ means in- A resolution (S. Res. 322) expressing sup- (B) may require the student to follow a dividuals who provide related services, as deport for the designation of the week of Sep- plan designed to aid the student in recov- fined under section 602 of the Individuals tember 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail ering and resuming participation in such ac- with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. tivities in a manner that— Safety Week in the United States, and sup- 1401). porting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety (i) is coordinated, as appropriate, with pe- (5) SCHOOL-SPONSORED ATHLETIC ACTIVITY.— riods of cognitive and physical rest while Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatali- The term ‘‘school-sponsored athletic activ- ties, and injuries. symptoms of a concussion persist; and ity’’ means— (ii) reintroduces cognitive and physical de- (A) any physical education class or pro- There being no objection, the com- mands on such student on a progressive basis gram of a school; mittee was discharged, and the Senate only as such increases in exertion do not (B) any athletic activity authorized during proceeded to consider the resolution. cause the reemergence or worsening of symp- the school day on school grounds that is not Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous toms of a concussion. an instructional activity; (b) NONCOMPLIANCE.— consent that the resolution be agreed (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, (1) FIRST YEAR.—If a State described in to, the preamble be agreed to, and the subsection (a) fails to comply with sub- or league organized by a school on or off motions to reconsider be considered section (a) by the compliance deadline, the school grounds; and made and laid upon the table. (D) any recess activity. Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cent the amount of funds the State receives f objection, it is so ordered. under the Elementary and Secondary Edu- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO The resolution was agreed to. cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the first fiscal year following the compliance MEET The preamble was agreed to. deadline. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (The resolution, with its preamble, is (2) SUCCEEDING YEARS.—If the State fails to have a request for one committee to printed in the RECORD of September 23, so comply by the last day of any fiscal year meet during today’s session of the Sen- 2019, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) following the compliance deadline, the Sec- ate. It has the approval of the Majority retary of Education shall reduce by 10 per- f cent the amount of funds the State receives and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, under that Act for the following fiscal year. OCTOBER 16, 2019 (3) NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE.—Prior 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- to reducing any funds that a State receives ate, the following committee is author- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, under the Elementary and Secondary Edu- ized to meet during today’s session of I ask unanimous consent that when the cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) in the Senate: Senate completes its business today, it accordance with this subsection, the Sec- SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oc- retary of Education shall provide a written The Select Committee on Intel- tober 16; further, that following the notification of the intended reduction of ligence is authorized to meet during funds to the State and to the appropriate prayer and pledge, the morning hour be committees of Congress. the session of the Senate on Tuesday, deemed expired, the Journal of pro- SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. October 15, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., to conduct ceedings be approved to date, the time Nothing in this Act shall be construed to a closed hearing. for the two leaders be reserved for their affect civil or criminal liability under Fed- f use later in the day, morning business eral or State law. NOTICE: REGISTRATION OF MASS be closed, and the Senate proceed to SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. executive session and resume consider- In this Act: MAILINGS ation of the Barrett nomination, under (1) CONCUSSION.—The term ‘‘concussion’’ The filing date for the 2019 third the previous order; finally, that the means a type of mild traumatic brain injury quarter Mass Mailing report is Friday, Senate recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. to that— October 25, 2019. An electronic option is allow for the caucus meetings. (A) is caused by a blow, jolt, or motion to available on Webster that will allow the head or body that causes the brain to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without forms to be submitted via a fillable move rapidly in the skull; objection, it is so ordered. (B) disrupts normal brain functioning and PDF document. If your office did no alters the mental state of the individual, mass mailings during this period, f please submit a form that states causing the individual to experience— ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT (i) any period of observed or self-reported— ‘‘none.’’ (I) transient confusion, disorientation, or Mass mailing registrations or nega- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, impaired consciousness; tive reports can be submitted elec- if there is no further business to come (II) dysfunction of memory around the tronically at http://webster.senate.gov/ before the Senate, I ask unanimous time of injury; or secretary/masslmailinglform.htm or consent that it stand adjourned under (III) loss of consciousness lasting less than the previous order, following the re- 30 minutes; or delivered to the Senate Office of Public (ii) any 1 of 4 types of symptoms, includ- Records, 232 Hart Building, Wash- marks of Senator BLACKBURN. ing— ington, D.C. 20510–7116. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (I) physical symptoms, such as headache, The Senate Office of Public Records objection, it is so ordered. fatigue, or dizziness; is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (9:00 The Senator from Tennessee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:12 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.050 S15OCPT1 snicholson on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE S5800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2019 2020 COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF ment as an art form made him a Music DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN FAME INDUCTEES City standout and the perfect choice to DEVELOPMENT earn the distinction of ‘‘Veterans Era JOHN BOBBITT, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- RETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, VICE dent, in Nashville, we have a saying: It Artist’’ in the Country Music Hall of SUZANNE ISRAEL TUFTS, RESIGNED. all begins with a song. That is the Fame. BRIAN D. MONTGOMERY, OF TEXAS, TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, truth, but that is not where the story Jerry Bradley—this year’s third and VICE PAMELA HUGHES PATENAUDE, RESIGNED. ends. It is where it begins. final inductee—may not have invented FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Every record that makes it out into country music, but no one on Music JAMES P. DANLY, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE A MEMBER OF the world is backed by a team of hard- Row would deny the impact his work THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR working and creative individuals whose has had on the success of generations THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2023, VICE KEVIN J. MCINTYRE. job is to bring the music to the masses: of country stars. Jerry Bradley began DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR the songwriters, who find a way to ex- his career in music as Nashville was on KATHARINE MACGREGOR, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE press feelings that we mere mortals the brink of transformation. He under- DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, VICE DAVID could never hope to put down on paper; stood that fans and artists alike were BERHARDT, RESIGNED. the studio musicians, whose refined looking to explore a new sound, and he ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY techniques satisfy even the most sen- gave them exactly what they were SEAN O’DONNELL, OF MARYLAND, TO BE INSPECTOR sitive microphones; the producers, looking for. He gave them the Nash- GENERAL, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE ARTHUR ALLEN ELKINS, JR., RESIGNED. whose vision and intuition can turn a ville sound. He signed bands no other DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY song into a hit cut; and the label heads, label would take a chance on, he mixed whose job it is to take a chance on new KIPP KRANBUHL, OF OHIO, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- records no other producer could match, RETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE MATTHEW S. RUTHER- artists in hopes of discovering the next and he embraced the importance of the FORD, RESIGNED. country music superstar. crossover artist as the ambassador of DEPARTMENT OF STATE Each year the music industry’s mov- this new Nashville sound. His tendency WILLIAM ELLISON GRAYSON, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE ers and shakers come together to de- to ignore conventional wisdom more AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY cide who among them is worthy of a OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC than paid off. He achieved commercial OF ESTONIA. place in the industry’s most sought- success and earned the attention of JOHN HENNESSEY–NILAND, OF ILLINOIS, A CAREER after circle: the Country Music Hall of MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF Nashville’s tastemakers before becom- COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND Fame. ing one of them himself. This year, the PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Country Music Association in- TO THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU. Country Music Association will induct LEORA ROSENBERG LEVY, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE AM- ducted their first Hall of Fame class in Jerry into the Hall of Fame as a non- BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF 1961. Since then, the CMA has wel- THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF performer but also as one of the most CHILE. comed some of the most well-known influential people in the history of the BARBERA HALE THORNHILL, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE and beloved members of Nashville’s en- AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY entertainment industry. OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC tertainment community into the Hall’s Today, I encourage all of my col- OF SINGAPORE. ranks. This year’s inductees have made leagues to take a moment to think DONALD WRIGHT, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF their mark on both sides of the studio THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE, TO BE AMBASSADOR about their favorite song—whether it is EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE glass. a country song, a pop song, a classic UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED REPUBLIC Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn—we OF TANZANIA. rock hit, it is the soundtrack of our know them as Brooks & Dunn—started DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY lives—and to remember how it made out as solo singer-songwriters, but PETER GAYNOR, OF RHODE ISLAND, TO BE ADMINIS- rocketed to stardom as a duo. them feel the very first time they TRATOR OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT heard it and how many times they have AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE Their first album produced four No. 1 BROCK LONG, RESIGNED. enjoyed singing it when a memory pops singles and sold almost 3 million cop- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT into their heads. This year’s Country ies, all in the pre-smartphone, pre- PAUL J. RAY, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE ADMINISTRATOR streaming era. Since then, Kix and Music Hall of Fame inductees—Kix OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND REGULATORY AF- Ronnie’s over 40 top 10 hits, 20 No. 1 Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Ray Stevens, FAIRS, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, VICE and Jerry Bradley—are responsible for NEOMI RAO, RESIGNED. singles, and 12 platinum-plus albums THE JUDICIARY have earned them the distinction of making millions of people feel that PATRICK J. BUMATAY, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED being one of the most successful coun- exact same way about their very own STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE try duos of all time. They have done it favorite song. The body of work these CARLOS T. BEA, RETIRING. SYLVIA CARRENO–COLL, OF PUERTO RICO, TO BE all while writing their own songs, de- men represent is more than just a se- UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF signing their own shows, and sup- ries of accomplishments; it is a gift to PUERTO RICO, VICE JAY A. GARCIA–GREGORY, RETIRED. JOHN M. GALLAGHER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE porting the art of up-and-coming per- all of us who enjoy the music they have UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN formers. made. DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE JOEL H. SLOMSKY, RETIRED. This dedication to the future of coun- I yield the floor. BARBARA BAILEY JONGBLOED, OF CONNECTICUT, TO try is why Brooks & Dunn will be in- f BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT ducted into the Hall of Fame in the OF CONNECTICUT, VICE ALVIN W. THOMPSON, RETIRED. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. BARBARA LAGOA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED STATES ‘‘Modern Era Artist’’ category. CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT, VICE TOMORROW STANLEY MARCUS, RETIRING. Ray Stevens—when we think about ROBERT J. LUCK, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED STATES country music, many times, we are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT, VICE GER- the previous order, the Senate stands ALD B. TJOFLAT, RETIRING. thinking about steel guitars and bro- SHERRI A. LYDON, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BE UNITED ken hearts, but this year’s second Hall adjourned until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH of Fame inductee really just wants to Thereupon, the Senate, at 6:18 p.m., CAROLINA, VICE A. MARVIN QUATTLEBAUM, JR., ELE- VATED. make you smile. adjourned until Wednesday, October 16, SCOTT H. RASH, OF ARIZONA, TO BE UNITED STATES Ray Stevens is one of the most suc- 2019, at 9:30 a.m. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA, VICE CINDY K. JORGENSON, RETIRED. cessful comedy recording artists of all f LAWRENCE VANDYKE, OF NEVADA, TO BE UNITED time, but he made his mark in Nash- STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE NOMINATIONS JAY S. BYBEE, RETIRING. ville as a songwriter, studio musician, CORY T. WILSON, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE UNITED producer, and gospel singer, in addition Executive nominations received by STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI, VICE LOUIS GUIROLA, JR., RETIRED. to being a star comic and country en- the Senate: IN THE ARMY tertainer. SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION If you look at his catalog, there real- THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF CORPORATION THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN ly is something for everyone. His work BRUCE POLIQUIN, OF MAINE, TO BE A DIRECTOR OF THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED spoke to fans in need of a laugh or THE SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION CORPORATION UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2021, VICE SHARON To be brigadier general sometimes spiritual guidance or a song Y. BOWEN, TERM EXPIRED. to sing along to after a hard day’s COL. KARL KONZELMAN EXPORT–IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES work. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PETER J. CONIGLIO, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE INSPECTOR IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED Ray’s wonderful sense of humor, open GENERAL, EXPORT–IMPORT BANK, VICE OSVALDO LUIS WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND heart, and commitment to entertain- GRATACOS MUNET, RESIGNED. RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:12 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 9801 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.022 S15OCPT1 snicholson on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5801 To be lieutenant general STATES ARMY AS A CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S. C., GLEN E. TEMPLETON SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MAJ. GEN. RANDY A. GEORGE To be major TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED DEMETRIUS E. WALTON To be colonel WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY KENNETH J. BISKNER To be lieutenant general JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND 7064: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MAJ. GEN. EDWIN J. DEEDRICK, JR. To be colonel UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant colonel IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED GREGORY B. BATDORFF WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND CHRISTIAN E. BEESE NAYARI N. CAMERON RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: JOSHUA F. BERRY JUAN F. CARLETON TOBY N. CURTO NICOLE L. CLARK To be lieutenant general MICHAEL C. FRIESS DEREK G. JOHNSON LT. GEN. JAMES E. RAINEY SEAN G. GYSEN RENINA C. MILLER–GRANT NJERI S. HANES BRIAN M. MORAN IN THE NAVY TIFFANY M. KOTZURCHAPMAN JUAN A. VILLATORO HOWARD T. MATTHEWS, JR. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- MARVIN J. MCBURROWS IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED KATHERINE K. STICH WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND STATES ARMY NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., ERIC W. WIDMAR RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be admiral TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE To be major ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: VICE ADM. CHARLES A. RICHARD DELENO M. HARPER, JR. IN THE COAST GUARD To be colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOSEPH A. BURTON ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MAURICE D. MILLICAN IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE TO THE To be colonel GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION RONALD C. VICARS 12203(A): THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES M. MCCANDLESS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be rear admiral (lower half) ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE CAPT. MIRIAM L. LAFFERTY To be colonel ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be colonel IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- ERIC L. RAHMAN DICATED UNDER TITLE 14 U.S.C., SECTION 2121(E): THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JENS K. PEDERSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- To be rear admiral (lower half) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER A. BARTZ To be lieutenant colonel STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: CAPTAIN SCOTT W. CLENDENIN CAPTAIN MARK J. FEDOR GUADALUPE RESENDEZ, JR. To be major CAPTAIN SHANNON N. GILREATH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL W. TORRE CAPTAIN JONATHAN P. HICKEY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- CAPTAIN GREGORY T. PRESTIDGE MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- CAPTAIN MELISSA L. RIVERA POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED TIONS 624 AND 7064: STATES ARMY AS A CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., IN THE AIR FORCE To be lieutenant colonel SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KATRINA A. PARLOW To be major TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT AUSTIN C. VANN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be major JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND 7064: STEVEN D. GRESSWELL ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JACOB M. SHEPHERD To be lieutenant colonel To be colonel BASEL M. TOUBAN TESSA L. WINTERTON LESLIE E. AKINS GRECO E. CARRERAS ADRIAN T. ALLISON PAUL E. GEBHARDT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NATHANIEL H. BABB TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR TRICIA L. BIRDSELL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SANDRA N. BRANOM TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE To be major JAY S. BURNS ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: SARA L. CARLSON To be colonel JASON M. ZHAO CINNAMON J. CHIELENS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GILBERT J. COMLEY JAMES H. FEASTER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR MELISSA D. DASGUPTASMITH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN G. DOYLE AS PERMANENT PROFESSOR AT THE UNITED STATES CHRISTOFER T. FRANCA MILITARY ACADEMY IN THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER To be lieutenant colonel JEFFREY A. GILBERG TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 7433(B) AND 7436(A): ELISABETH L. GILMAN SAMUEL H. BRIDGES JULIE A. GLASCOTT To be colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT STEPHEN M. HERNANDEZ CHRISTA M. CHEWAR TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JONATHAN D. HOAG FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THOMAS S. HONG THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be colonel STEWART HYDERKHAN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY DURWARD JOHNSON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TIMOTHY J. CURRY JOSHUA W. JOHNSON To be major RYAN J. GARLOW CHRISTOPHER M. KESSINGER ERIK A. ERNEST THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SAMUEL K. KIM TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR MICHAEL KORTE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SHAUN B. LISTER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MARK W. MALCOLM UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be lieutenant colonel DALE C. MCFEATTERS PATRICK M. MCGRATH To be major BRIAN P. BERLAKOVICH JENNIFER A. MCKEEL JOSHUA D. HELSEL SCOTT J. RUMISEK DUSTIN P. J. MURPHY IN THE ARMY ALAN J. NEF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT WILLIAM A. OBRINGER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GREGORY T. OMALLEY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY BENJAMIN M. OWENSFILICE To be major MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S. C., THEODORE B. REITER SECTIONS 624 AND 7064: EMILY M. ROMAN SCOTT T. MCCARTNEY To be colonel JOSHUA J. SMITH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ANGELA D. SWILLEY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY BRIAN E. BURK VIRGINIA H. TINSLEY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CHRISTOPHER C. WAITE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- To be major POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED RYAN T. WARDLE MELVIN L. WILLIAMS STATES ARMY NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., BRODERICK L. GARDNER SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: D014846 D014484 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY To be major THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE RHIANNA K. RIGGS 7064: ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- To be major POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED To be colonel STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S. C., KARA S. KRULEWICZ MATTHEW W. CASPARI SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: JOSEPH R. DISTASO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be major KYSON M. JOHNSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY GREGORY A. MARCHAND UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: FATIMA H. KHAN ROBERT W. RIDEOUT, JR. To be major THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- SHERRY L. STENERSON POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED WILLIAM M. STEPHENS TATCHIE O. MANSO

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THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL R. LACHOWICZ BEAU J. JAMES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TAYLOR Q. LAM JEFFREY G. JANARO UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LEANNE M. LUSK JEANITA A. JEFFERSON BENJAMIN J. MAULE ROXANNE B. JENSEN To be major LEON MCCLAIN, JR LEE H. JONES II RYAN P. KELLEY EDUARDO OLVERA EUGENE D. MCGUINNESS ZEITA MERCHANT KALEN M. KENNY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOSEPH E. MEUSE JEREMY A. KIME TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JOSHUA P. MILLER JAMIE L. KOPPI UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MATTHEW J. MOORLAG HEIDI L. KOSKI To be major STEPHANIE A. MORRISON AARON J. KOWALCZK MAURICE D. MURPHY FRANK R. KULESA FRANCISCO RINCON BRYAN C. PAPE MARK E. LABERT JILLIAN M. LAMB THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOSE PEREZ MARC J. LANORE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY SHANNON M. PITTS BRIAN S. LIED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ROBERT H. POTTER, JR SCOTT B. POWERS TONYA M. LIM To be major CLINTON J. PRINDLE ASHLEY F. LOVEJOY ARTHUR L. RAY RHIANNA N. MACON WALLACE W. ROLLINS RYAN S. RHODES JODY J. MAISANO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LUIS J. RODRIGUEZ MARY E. MARTIN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY RICHARD M. SCOTT THOMAS P. MARTIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MICHAEL R. SINCLAIR ROGER M. MASSON JENNIFER A. STOCKWELL CHARLES R. MATHIS To be major JOHN M. STONE MARC R. MCDONNELL MICHAEL S. MCGRAIL TODD C. TROUP TAYLOR S. SCHENCK GREGORY A. MCLAMB DANIEL R. URSINO CHRISTIAN T. MEDICK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DANIEL R. WARREN JEANINE M. MENZE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHARLES E. WEBB GARRETT R. MEYER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MOLLY A. WIKE MICHAEL J. MEYER ERIN E. WILLIAMS To be lieutenant colonel JAMES R. MILLER, JR WILLIAM C. WOITYRA LAURA S. MILLER WILLIAM D. SWENSON CHRISTOPHER G. WOLFE PAUL J. MILLER MARC A. ZLOMEK IN THE NAVY JODI J. MIN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS OF THE COAST DANIEL P. MOCHEN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GUARD PERMANENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF JOSEPH W. MORGANS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES COAST ELLEN M. MOTOI UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: GUARD TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14 SEAN M. MURRAY To be captain U.S.C., SECTIONS 1944 AND 2126: STEVEN MYERS To be captain JUSTIN P. NADOLNY PAUL S. RUBEN MICHAEL J. NORDHAUSEN JOSEPH D. BROWN ESTEVAN OLIVERA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THOMAS W. DENUCCI CORRINA OTT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY MICHAEL J. PLUMLEY JAMES H. PAFFORD RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: KELLY C. SEALS ERIC C. PARE To be captain MICHAEL A. PATTERSON To be commander KRYSTYN E. PECORA JOSEPH L. COFFEY PIERO A. PECORA MARIETT C. OGG SEAN M. PETERSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT WALTER S. PIERCE IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- DAVID C. PIZZURRO UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: DICATED UNDER TITLE 14 U.S.C., SECTION 2121(E): CHRISTIAN T. POLYAK To be lieutenant commander JONATHAN H. POTTERTON To be commander DAWN N. PREBULA NICHOLAS W. DIGEORGE RYAN G. ANGELO MATTHEW J. PRESS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT STEVEN B. ARNWINE THOMAS E. PRZYBYLA IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY BRIAN D. BACHTEL NICHOLAS O. RAMIREZ UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: ARMELL V. BALMACEDA LISA M. RODMAN CHRISTIAN J. BARGER JOHNA N. ROSSETTI To be lieutenant commander ALEXANDER S. BARKER BEN P. RUSSELL KELLY A. SAWYER COLIN R. YOUNG TIMOTHY J. BERNADT MICAH W. BONNER DANA E. SCHULMAN IN THE COAST GUARD KURT F. BRANDSTAETTER MAEGAN R. SCHWARTZ ADAM T. CERNOVICH BROOK I. SERBU THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRIAN M. CHAPMAN COURTNEY A. SERGENT IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- ALEXANDRA K. CHERRY BONNIE M. SHANER DICATED UNDER TITLE 14 U.S.C., SECTION 2121(E): LEAH M. COLE LISA M. SHARKEY To be captain JUDSON A. COLEMAN JOHN M. SINGLETARY JAMES O. CONNER MATTHEW B. SMITH ERIN N. ADLER NEAL A. CORBIN II BAXTER B. SMOAK BRADFORD E. APITZ BROOKS C. CRAWFORD MATTHEW M. SPOLARICH WILLIAM L. ARRITT BEN W. CROWELL LAURA M. SPRINGER MATTHEW J. BAER CHRISTOPHER K. CUMBERLAND JANNA M. STATON JONATHAN BATES LEO T. DANAHER KELLEY L. STEVENS KRISTI L. BERNSTEIN KELLY A. DEUTERMANN DONALD S. STIKER MARC BRANDT RYAN P. DEVLIN JUSTIN W. STROCK VERONICA A. BRECHT TODD R. DEVRIES CHRISTINA D. SULLIVAN JASON A. BRENNELL JESSE M. DIAZ DANIEL B. SWEIGART RANDALL E. BROWN ADAM J. DISQUE BRYAN J. SWINTEK JONATHAN A. CARTER MICHAEL J. DOUGHERTY MARIO B. TEIXEIRA MICHAEL A. CILENTI TIFFANY A. DUFFY MAILE I. TESLER DANIEL H. COST BROCK S. ECKEL PAUL D. TESSITORE CHRISTOPHER F. COUTU STEVEN R. ELLIOTT BRYAN D. TILEY THOMAS D. CRANE KRISTOPHER R. ENSLEY TIMOTHY S. TILGHMAN PATRICK A. CULVER MICHAEL G. FAULKNER KELLY J. TONGOL THOMAS C. DARCY JOEL S. FERGUSON JUSTIN O. VANDENHEUVEL CARMEN S. DEGEORGE ARI D. FITZWATER JEREMY A. WEISS KELLY K. DENNING CHRISTOPHER A. FLOYD EUSTACIA Y. WEIST JOSE E. DIAZ LAUREN U. FULLAM KYLE A. WEIST KEITH M. DONOHUE ANGEL M GALINANES JENNIFER L. WESCOTT ERIC D. DREY GAVIN V. GARCIA BRIAN R. WHISLER DAVID M. DUBAY JUSTIN H. GORDON DUSTIN R. WILLIAMS JEFFREY T. ELDRIDGE ANNA A. GRAFCHIKOVA JOSHUA D. WINE JOHN A. ELY JOSEPH F. GRAHAM WARREN N. WRIGHT BRIAN C. ERICKSON DOUGLAS D. GRAUL II KISMET R. WUNDER SEAN C. FAHEY SIMON C. GREENE ADAM K. YOUNG JOSHUA W. FANT ANDREW T. GREENWOOD JEFFREY S. ZAMARIN AMY E. FLORENTINO JEREMY M. GREENWOOD BENJAMIN M. GOLIGHTLY BENEDICT S. GULLO III f JEFFREY R. GRAHAM MATTHEW A. GULLY JASON B. GUNNING KRISTEN A. HAHN WITHDRAWALS MATTHEW W. HAMMOND PETER K. HAHN Executive Message transmitted by SEAN P. HANNIGAN ANDREW T. HAWTHORNE JOHN HENRY CORYDON F. HEARD the President to the Senate on October EDWARD J. HERNAEZ JAMES L. HELLER 15, 2019 withdrawing from further Sen- WESLEY H. HESTER ROBERTO R. HERRERA TEDD B. HUTLEY DANA E. HIATT ate consideration the following nomi- MICHAEL S. JACKSON SCOTT M. HIGBEE nations: ANDREW S. JOCA GREGORY E. HIGGINS ERIC J. JONES MICHAEL A. HJERSTEDT KIMBERLY BREIER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF WARREN D. JUDGE MATTHEW M. HOBBIE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER–AMERICAN DANIEL P. KEANE KENNETH E. HOGUE FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 20, 2020, BRAD W. KELLY GORDON A. HOOD VICE ADOLFO A. FRANCO, TERM EXPIRED, WHICH WAS DIRK L. KRAUSE JUSTIN C. HUNT SENT TO THE SENATE ON JANUARY 16, 2019. BRIAN C. KRAUTLER THOMAS J. HUNTLEY PATRICK J. BUMATAY, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED MARK I. KUPERMAN WILLIAM J. JACOBS STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT

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OF CALIFORNIA, VICE MARILYN L. HUFF, RETIRED, PETER M. VITO, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED STATES FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE CHARLES F. SA- WHICH WAS SENT TO THE SENATE ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019. MARSHAL FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK LINA, TERM EXPIRED, WHICH WAS SENT TO THE SENATE ON MAY 13, 2019.

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TRIBUTE FOR RITA AND STEVEN comes students from across the Central Val- passing of a dear friend and loved one from JEROME ley. This conference celebrates the achieve- this life, we all draw great strength from shar- ments of Latinx education while exploring the ing with one another through faith. The history HON. MAX ROSE amazing opportunities available to students in of Smith Chapel AME provides a wonderful OF NEW YORK the Central Valley. This conference is a time example of how much this faith and unselfish- for current students to explore their edu- ness mean to our entire community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cational and career paths, and for prospective Please join me in recognizing Smith Chapel Tuesday, October 15, 2019 students to see the best of what Modesto Jun- AME on this milestone as we wish them well Mr. ROSE of New York. Madam Speaker, I ior College has to offer. in the years to come. rise today to ask all of my colleagues to join A tradition started in 1984 by Dean Juan Al- f varez and the Modesto Hispanic Leadership me in honoring two of my constituents—sib- IN MEMORY OF DR. CORNELIUS W. Council lives on today as the largest youth lings Rita and Steven Jerome. Their family GRANT represents the best that Staten Island has to conference in the Central Valley. It serves our offer, and now they are continuing their fam- Central Valley community and promotes en- ily’s legacy of service, not just their fellow richment and success in higher education. Its HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA Staten Islanders, but the entire country. workshops and lectures have inspired many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On Staten Island, a passion for public serv- generations of high school students, and are ice is part of our DNA, and the Jerome family sure to inspire another generation to come. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 is the perfect example of that. Rita and Ste- With a student body that’s 52 percent His- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I ven’s father serves as a NYPD lieutenant and panic, Modesto Junior College is one of Cali- rise today to honor a strategic thinker, a great their uncle is a pastor. Their paternal grand- fornia’s premier Hispanic-Serving Institutions, motivational speaker, an excellent entre- father acted as a judge in the New York State and no event better celebrates this impressive preneur, a man of God, a friend of long- Compensation Board and ‘‘in 1978 single- status than the Hispanic Education Con- standing, and my fraternity brother, Dr. handedly apprehended a man threatening to ference. Cornelius W. Grant. Sadly, Dr. Grant passed blow up his courtroom in the World Trade I am proud to have taught at MJC, and I am away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Center.’’ Now, Rita and Steven are choosing proud to dedicate this record to an event that Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, to follow in those family footsteps by joining recognizes the opportunity and possibility of- Georgia. His homegoing service was held on the United States Air Force Academy fered by higher education, the dedication and Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Mount Zion (USAFA) and the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad- creativity of its students and faculty, and Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. His pass- emies (USMMA), respectively. Latinx achievement in the Central Valley. I’m ing leaves a tremendous void in the lives of Rita isn’t just any Air Force Academy cadet, also proud to recognize the Legacy Award re- his family, friends, and the countless students she’s making history as part of an increasing cipient, whose contributions to making this he mentored as the Vice President of Student percentage of women serving in the Air Force. event a reality and a success have been im- Affairs at Albany State College (now Univer- According to the USAFA Admissions Office, measurable. I’m happy to be part of this tradi- sity) and those he touched in his many other Rita, who is majoring in astronautical engi- tion that’s more than three decades old, and endeavors. neering, is among the 28.2 percent of women I know I can look forward to more successful Dr. Cornelius ‘‘C.W.’’ Grant, also affection- in the Class of 2023. She is also the first conferences in the years to come. ately known as ‘‘Dean Grant’’, was born on alumna from her high school along with the f February 10, 1931, to the union of the late first Staten Island women to be admitted to Reverend Everett Grant and Mrs. Elberta the USAFA. HONORING THE 95TH ANNIVER- Clark Grant. He was a product of the public- Her brother, Steven, recently completed a SARY OF SMITH CHAPEL AME school system in Jacksonville, Florida, grad- rigorous regime of academic, military, and CHURCH uating from Stanton High School. The next physical training at the U.S. Merchant Marine step of his life’s journey took him to Florida Academy after his graduation from Monsignor HON. RASHIDA TLAIB Agricultural and Mechanical University Farrell High School. Steven, who is earning a OF MICHIGAN (FAMU). He took a brief respite from FAMU to four-year degree in maritime logistics and se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve our country in the United States Army. curity, will be completing almost three years of Tuesday, October 15, 2019 After a successful tour of duty, he returned to classes along with spending a year at sea FAMU and earned his Juris Doctorate Degree. away from his family. Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in He began his career at Albany State College As Rita and Steven embark on their new ca- tribute to Smith Chapel AME Church, a house in 1966 as the Vice President for Student Af- reers in service, I know that their entire family of worship located in Inkster, Michigan, on the fairs where he retired in 1996 after an incred- will be right there with them. occasion of its ninety-fifth anniversary service. ible 30-year career. So, Madam Speaker, today I ask my col- Smith Chapel AME Church held its first Because of the solid spiritual foundation that leagues in the House to join me in com- service on October 5, 1924 when a small, but was instilled in him at an early age by his par- mending Rita, Steven, and the entire Jerome passionate group of people gathered together ents, he enjoyed a strong relationship with family for the sacrifices they have made, and to worship. Drawn together under the shared God. He was an active member of Mount Zion will continue to make for our nation. value of creating a caring community, the con- Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia for many f gregation quickly grew in size and influence. years, serving under the leadership of Dr. E. Though the church has witnessed many James Grant and Dr. Daniel B. Simmons. In MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE HIS- changes over the years, the congregation con- later years, he continued his walk with the PANIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE tinues to gather regularly to nourish the spirit, Lord at Second Mount Zion Baptist Church in mind, and body and give back to the sur- Albany under the leadership of Dr. Theodus HON. JOSH HARDER rounding community. In recent years, Smith Drake. God indeed ordered the steps of his OF CALIFORNIA Chapel has expanded its food pantry program life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to include a community garden, which is tend- He was highly sought-after as a public ed by church members, as well as its Summer speaker, lecturer, and consultant. Dr. Grant Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Youth Cafe´ program that offers recreational gave many speeches all across the country. Mr. HARDER of California. Madam Speaker, and character development programs for He always left a mark and very often ended Modesto Junior College (MJC)’s thirty-sixth young people. Whether gathering in prayer, his speeches with his legendary phrase, ‘‘If it annual Hispanic Education Conference wel- celebrating love in marriage, or marking the is to be, it is up to me!’’

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His unwavering commitment Buskirk served on my Service Academy Com- many local, state, and national organizations to justice and thoughtful insight earned him mittee, where for many years he helped me to include: The National Association of Stu- the senior position of deputy chief of staff. nominate bright young students in our commu- dent Affairs Professionals (NASAP); the Amer- Over the decades, I came to rely on Enrique’s nity to the U.S. Armed Forces’ storied institu- ican Association of Law Librarians; the Benev- vision and wisdom on a range of issues and tions of higher learning. olent Elks; the Pinochle Club; Sigma Pi Phi he provided invaluable guidance and perspec- General Buskirk lived an honorable life of Fraternity (Delta Delta Chapter); The Boys and tive to many Members of Congress in all Puer- service to our community and our country, and Girls Clubs of Albany; Albany Civil Rights In- to Rico-related discussions on Capitol Hill. he will be greatly missed. I send my deepest stitute; the American Red Cross; The Dough- Following Enrique’s service on Capitol Hill, condolences to his loved ones. erty County School Board; and Kappa Alpha he continued amplifying the voice of millions of f Psi Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Grant was a leader and Puerto Ricans. In 2018, Enrique joined the THE MAN WHO SAVED MANKIND not a follower. He served as President of the Center for American Progress (CAP) as the di- Albany Civil Rights Institute Board of Direc- rector of relief and economic development pol- tors, Chairman of the Dougherty School Board icy for Puerto Rico. There, he was critical to HON. JOE WILSON and also served as President of NASAP. Dr. Puerto Rico’s ability to access relief and as- OF SOUTH CAROLINA Grant was also a trailblazer and a history sistance after Hurricane Maria and recover IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES maker. As a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi, from years of economic malaise. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Fraternity, Inc., he holds the distinction of At this time, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam being one of only six members of the fraternity in honoring the life of Enrique Ferna´ndez To- Speaker, South Carolina is fortunate to have bestowed with both the Elder Watson Diggs ledo. May he always be remembered for his Mark Powell as a columnist for the Lexington Award and the Laurel Wreath, the highest kindness, indefatigable spirit and the millions County Chronicle to highlight unique facts of awards given by the fraternity. He also served of lives he positively affected in Puerto Rico, history. On October 10th, he recognized ‘‘The as the 16th Southeastern Province Polemarch. Chicago and elsewhere. I pray his wife, man who saved mankind’’. Dr. Grant was a man who exuded con- Mayra; three children, Enrique Jr., Carlos, and An elderly Russian man was quietly laid to fidence. He was indeed an original. He made Mayrita; and all who knew and loved him, rest outside Moscow last spring. No crowd those with whom he came in contact believe draw strength and peace from his manifold mourned him. No news articles reported his that they could accomplish any task. Dr. contributions. passing. Yet, if you’re age 36 or older, you are Grant’s life was truly lived in the words of f alive to read this because of him. And you’ve George Bernard Shaw when he said, ‘‘Some HONORING THE MEMORY OF never even heard his name. people see things as they are and they say This is what happened the night Stanislav GENERAL GEORGE A. BUSKIRK why, I dream things that never were, and I say Petrov saved the world. why not?’’ Dr. Grant lived his life with a ‘‘Why ´ It all started in the late 1970s. The United Not?’’ philosophy. HON. ANDRE CARSON States and the Soviet Union faced off in the Of course, none of this would have been OF INDIANA Cold War. President Jimmy Carter’s foreign possible without the love and support of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES policy vacillated between sometimes talking family, his late wife, Dr. Velma Fudge Grant, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 tough, sometimes going out of its way to ac- who was a long time professor of English and commodate the Soviets. Moscow smelled Language Arts; his two daughters, Cheryl Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I weakness. Lawson and Joi Grady; his grandchildren; god- rise today in commemoration and remem- So the Soviets deployed their new SS–20 sons; and companion, Judge Denise Marshall. brance of General George A. Buskirk, former nuclear missiles. The North Atlantic Treaty Or- On a personal note, Dr. Grant was my Adjutant of the Indiana National Guard, who ganization (NATO) upped the ante by an- friend and my fraternity brother in both Kappa passed away on October 8, 2019. nouncing it would deploy its powerful Pershing Alpha Psi and Sigma Pi Phi. He was always Born in 1949 in Indianapolis to George and II missiles in Western Europe by 1983 in re- encouraging and supportive of my career in Mary (Carriger) Buskirk, General Buskirk com- sponse. Congress and I will indeed miss his candid mitted his life to serving his fellow Hoosiers Suddenly, it felt like we were living in Arma- and cogent advice and counsel. and defending the country he loved. His long geddon’s shadow. If you are of a certain age, Madam Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, record of public service is testament to his you’ll remember massive anti-nuclear war ral- along with the more than 730,000 people of dedication to our country. lies in the northeast U.S. and Europe, some the Second Congressional District, and the General Buskirk received his business de- attracting hundreds of thousands of protestors. countless others who were touched by this gree from Butler University, as well as a law A TV movie about a post-nuclear attack called great man, would like to extend our deepest degree from Indiana University. He enlisted in The Day After got huge ratings. Rock music sympathies to the Grant family. We are proud the Indiana National Guard in January 1978, songs that played on nuclear fears such as to have known a man who dedicated his life where he was appointed as First Lieutenant. The Final Countdown, It’s A Mistake, and 99 to the uplift of others. To God be the Glory for Throughout a distinguished military career that Red Balloons were big hits. People were on the life and legacy of Dr. Cornelius W. Grant. spanned four decades, General Buskirk edge. f served in a variety of roles, including Defense Which brings us to September 1983. Early Counsel, Staff Judge Advocate, Brigade Judge that month, the USSR shot down an unarmed REMEMBERING ENRIQUE Advocate, Assistant Adjutant General and Ad- Korean Air Lines jetliner over Soviet airspace, ´ FERNANDEZ TOLEDO jutant General. Outside of his military career, killing all 239 people onboard—including an General Buskirk had an esteemed legal career American congressman from Georgia. East- HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ which included his admittance as a member of West relations were indeed tense. OF NEW YORK the bar of the Supreme Court of Indiana as At that precise moment Stanislav Petrov un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well as his tenure as the President of the Indi- knowingly entered the world stage. anapolis Bar Association. A 44 year-old Air Force lieutenant colonel Tuesday, October 15, 2019 He will also be remembered for his devoted and father of two, he served in the Soviet’s Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to service to our community. General Buskirk prestigious Air Defense Forces. He was part pay tribute to Enrique Ferna´ndez Toledo, who served as National Treasurer for the American of the elite team that monitored the Russians’ sadly passed in late September. Those of us Legion for more than two decades, President satellites which, in turn, kept an eye out for in the Puerto Rican community—on both the of the Indiana War Memorial Commission, and nuclear missile launches by the U.S. via a mainland and the Island—will remember he was on the Indiana State Armory Board. In spiffy new state-of-the-art computerized sys- Enrique as a tireless champion for the Puerto addition, he served as Chairman of the Board tem. Rican people. He was also a loving husband, of Saint Mary of the Woods College in Terra Petrov worked the overnight shift. Early on a father and, to me, personally, a dear friend. Haute, Indiana and he was a member of the the morning of September 26, the unthinkable Enrique began working in Congress in 1993 Ivy Tech Foundation Board of Trustees. In happened. ‘‘The siren howled,’’ he recalled in as a staffer for my former colleague, Rep. Luis 2016, he was appointed to the Indianapolis a 2013 interview. ‘‘I just sat there for a few Gutie´rrez. During Enrique’s two decades work- Board of Public Health and Safety by Mayor seconds, staring at the big, backlit, red screen ing for Congress, he fought for fairness and Joseph Hogsett. with the word ‘launch’ on it.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:27 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.001 E15OCPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1283 But something wasn’t right. The system Under the National Capital Revitalization worked hard to preserve the Punjabi culture showed five missiles heading for the Soviet and Self-Government Improvement Act of and Sikh religion for children and families in Union. Petrov’s training had indicated that if a 1997 (Pub. L. 105–33), Congress took respon- the community. Guddi was a member of the nuclear strike came, dozens of warheads sibility for paying for the DC courts and other Sikh Women’s Organization for 15 years and would rain down on Russia, not just five. state-like functions provide by DC. The DC was Vice President Sikh Institute of Fresno. What was going on? Time wasn’t on courts, however, have always been under the Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Petrov’s side. Every minute he spent trying to control of Congress, even when they were me in honoring the life and service of Jasbir figure it out was a minute weapons might be funded by the District. The Home Rule Act ‘‘Guddi’’ Sidhu. She was a respected member speeding toward his sleeping homeland. prohibits the District government from enacting in the community and had a passion for the And nobody in the entire Soviet Union was any law relating to Title 11 of the DC Code. people of the Central Valley. aware of it—except Stanislov Petrov. His Title 11 provides that the Board of Judges of standing order was to immediately notify the the Superior Court sets juror pay, but that the f Kremlin’s big brass in such an emergency. His pay may not exceed the pay of federal jurors. gut instinct told him to wait. As he was making Therefore, this bill, or action by the DC courts, HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY up his mind, the word ‘‘launch’’ flashed in his is necessary to increase Superior Court juror OF MELVIN CURTIS WHITLOCK, JR. face. pay. In the end, he didn’t notify his superiors as I urge my colleagues to support this bill. protocol required. Had he done so, they likely f HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON would have ordered a massive retaliatory OF MISSISSIPPI strike on the United States, very probably end- RECOGNIZING FLOYD LOFTON’S ing life as we know it. Instead, he waited. 100TH BIRTHDAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Twenty-three minutes later I realized that Tuesday, October 15, 2019 nothing had happened,’’ he said. ‘‘If there had HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD been a real strike, then I would already know OF ARKANSAS Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam about it. It was such a relief.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. It was the closest the world had come to an Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Melvin Curtis Whitlock, Jr. actual nuclear conflict since the 1962 Cuban Melvin Curtis Whitlock, Jr. was born on Sat- Missile Crisis. Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise It turned out Petrov’s instinct was right. The today in recognition of Mr. Floyd Lofton’s serv- urday, June 8, 1957. He was the first born of computer system had malfunctioned. At first ice to our country during World War II and in Melvin Curtis Whitlock, Sr. and Mary Lean his superiors were pleased with his coolness celebration of his upcoming 100th Birthday. Johnson-Whitlock, or ‘‘Mary Lean’’ as she is amid the ultimate crisis. But the Soviets were Mr. Lofton was born in West Point, Mis- most affectionately called. As engaged mem- world-class bureaucrats, and he was later rep- sissippi on February 22, 1920. He joined the bers of their community, Melvin Sr. and Mary rimanded for not filling out the required paper- Army on December 5th, 1942 in Little Rock, Lean’s high-spirited union was further har- work while the crisis was underway. ‘‘I had a AR. He was trained as a truck driver and monized by the joy and laughter Melvin would phone in one hand and the intercom in the qualified as a sharpshooter in riflery training. bring. other, and I don’t have a third hand {for filling During the war he was deployed to the Pa- As he grew, Melvin became openly pas- out forms),’’ he said. cific Theater of operations and served in New sionate and outgoing through his love of music Petrov eventually left the military to work for Guinea. He spent 2 years, 2 months, and 13 and baseball. He became a member of the the very research institute that designed the days in theater on foreign soil. As a result of band and joined the baseball team during his faulty monitoring system. He suffered a mental his service, Mr. Lofton was awarded the WWII trajectory at Jim Hill High School. Melvin had breakdown due to the emotional trauma he Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and the a love for motorcycles, percussion, The Temp- had experienced, recovered, and eventually Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze tations, Good Times, and Sanford & Son. retired to tend to his wife during her final battle Service Star. Following high school, Melvin attended with cancer. Floyd Lofton is a true American Hero from Jackson State University. Upon leaving JSU, He was living alone when he died quietly at the greatest generation. I invite Congress to he married his high school sweetheart and age 77 last May 19, such an obscure figure join me in thanking Mr. Lofton for his service started a family. From their union came three that news of his passing wasn’t learned until to this nation and the free world and in wish- beautiful children which Melvin would tell ev- just a few weeks ago. ing him a happy 100th birthday. eryone were his three greatest accomplish- ‘‘They were lucky it was me on shift that f ments. night,’’ Stanislav Petrov once said. That’s put- Melvin received certification in masonry from ting it mildly. HONORING THE LIFE OF JASBIR ‘‘GUDDI’’ KAUR SIDHU Hinds Community College and spent time f working with his father, Melvin Sr. INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT HON. JIM COSTA He was known for the phrase, ‘‘Y’all think OF COLUMBIA JUROR PAY PAR- OF CALIFORNIA y’all deserve everything on a silver platter’’, ITY ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which encouraged his children and others to appreciate the value of earning whatever they Tuesday, October 15, 2019 HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON wanted in life. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to He was an outstanding, faithful member at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebrate Mrs. Jasbir ‘‘Guddi’’ Sidhu who trag- his spiritual home, Triumph the Church and ically passed away on Sunday, October 6, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Kingdom of God in Christ until his passing on 2019. Guddi will be remembered for her dedi- September 24, 2019. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- cated service to the Sikh community of Fres- troduce the District of Columbia Juror Pay no, California. Melvin is survived by his father: Melvin Parity Act to require that DC Superior Court Guddi lived an admirable life and made ‘‘M.C.’’ Whitlock, Sr., mother: Mary Lean jurors receive the same pay as federal jurors. countless contributions to the city of Fresno. Whitlock, daughter: Niki Whitlock, grandsons: Currently, Superior Court jurors are paid For 25 years, she had a weekly television Tyler Nelson and Lance Jones, great grand- $40 per day, and, under the Home Rule Act, show and was a founding member of KBIF daughters: BellaKay Jones and Emerson only the DC courts and Congress have the au- 900, a local radio station. Her weekend pro- Jones, son: Brian M. Whitlock, son: Gerren K. thority to increase Superior Court juror pay. gram featured interviews with community Whitlock, Sr., grandchildren: Gerren Whitlock, My bill would require that Superior Court jurors members, cultural figures and well-known II and Cayla Whitlock, brothers: James receive the same pay as federal jurors. international songs. Her station was aired not Whitlock and Marvin Whitlock, sisters: Sandra In the fiscal year 2018 omnibus appropria- only in Fresno, but also in India and streamed Moses, Joyce Whitlock, Debbie Whitlock, and tions bill, Congress increased federal juror pay by thousands on social media. a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. to $50 per day, the first increase to federal Guddi was a well-known and well-respected Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join juror pay in 28 years. My bill would give Supe- leader in the Punjabi Sikh community. She me in recognizing the life and legacy of Melvin rior Court jurors the same pay. was a member of numerous local groups and Whitlock, Jr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:27 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.004 E15OCPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E1284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2019 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Bala Sakande who is President of the African ily, faith, friendship, hard work, giving back to Parliamentary Union and Speaker Moustapha one’s community, pursuing your dreams, loy- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Cisse Lo of the Economic Community of West alty and love of country that they instilled in OF ILLINOIS African States (ECOWAS) of Senegal. their children and grandchildren, Michael, Lisa IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and and Concetta Marie. In true Marie Mustillo we will never forget September 11th and the Tuesday, October 15, 2019 style, she soldiered on after the loss of her be- Global War on Terrorism, with the leadership loved husband in 1998 even comforting a Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam of President Donald Trump. neighbor getting married that day. Now the un- Speaker, I was unable to cast votes on the fol- f disputed matriarch of the Mustillo clan, she is lowing legislative measures. If I were present held in high regard by those who know her for roll call votes, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ for CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTH- DAY OF MARIE EDITH MUSTILLO and love her and those she loves so well. the following vote: Roll Call 540, September Her passion for gardening reflects her love 20, 2019: On Passage of H.R. 1423, Forced of nature, the pride she takes in doing her Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS own planting and then seeing her work come In addition, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on the OF NEW YORK to life as she curates one of the most glorious following vote: Roll Call 539, September 20, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presentations in the neighborhood. Its inclu- 2019: On Agreeing to the Amendment by Jor- Tuesday, October 15, 2019 sion in the South Buffalo Garden Walk makes dan of Ohio Part B Amendment No. 1. Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speak- her home a true destination for residents and f er, today I rise to honor Marie Edith Mustillo, visitors alike. You are truly blessed, as I am, OSCE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY a woman of strength, honor and good humor, to be the recipient of one her aprons as one IN MARRAKECH on her 90th Birthday. of Marie’s favorite pastimes is sewing. Her Born on October 5, 1929 to John and Rose handmade aprons have made appearances on HON. JOE WILSON Perrello, Sicilian immigrants whose American national television programs including Mike dream was realized as they settled in Buffalo. and Molly, which starred her son Louis Jr. and OF SOUTH CAROLINA The third of five children, Marie and her sib- are permanent fixtures in the wardrobe depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lings grew up on Myrtle Avenue in Buffalo. ment at Warner Brothers Studios. These Tuesday, October 15, 2019 She attended Public School 6 Grammar aprons have been gifted to New York State Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam School and went on to the Girls Vocational Governor Cuomo as well as several Parisian Speaker, two weeks ago, I participated as High School. Cultural stigmas posed no threat cafes. Ranking Member with Co-Chairman Congress- to Marie Perrello as she studied business and A longtime, active parishioner at St. Thomas man ALCEE HASTINGS and Co-Chairman Sen- took a position at Allstate Trucking where she Aquinas (STA) Church, it is appropriate that ator ROGER WICKER of the Joint Commission wrote up manifests for the drivers. While em- the color representing 90 years is purple, the on Security and Cooperation in Europe (The ployed there, it was not uncommon for a man same color highlighting so many STA banners Helsinki Commission) to attend the OSCE to tell her that because she was a woman, over the years. Purple represents wisdom, dig- Parliamentary Assembly in Marrakech, Mo- she was in the wrong job. Marie proved it was nity, independence and creativity; all innate rocco, with fellow Congressmen EMANUEL those men who were wrong. qualities found in the fiber and fabric of Marie CLEAVER and ANDY HARRIS. She then took her professional skills to W.H. Mustillo. We were warmly welcomed to North Africa Edgar and Son, a sugar company at the Clin- Madam Speaker, I thank you for this time to by President Mohamed Ennaceur of Tunisia in ton Market where she worked as a secretary. acknowledge Marie Edith Perrello Mustillo who Tunis. We saw firsthand the vibrant democ- Marie moved from the market to a doctor’s of- for 90 years has graced the lives of her family racy conducting parliamentary and presidential fice as she became a trusted podiatry assist- she loves and the friends she cherishes as elections. America is ably represented by Am- ant for almost thirty years at the office of Dr. she built relationships that have lasted a life- bassador David Blome and Deputy Chief of Herbert Shulefand. time. We send congratulations and best wish- Mission Gregory LoGerfo. A wreath was As if out of a movie script, this lively, lovely es for continued health and happiness as this placed at the North Africa American Cemetery young woman met the love of her life, Louis beloved wife, devoted mother, caring grand- where over 6,500 Americans are memorialized Mustillo, Sr., on New Year’s Eve in 1950. parent, generous friend, honorary Edgewood for liberating North Africa from Nazi occupa- Three years later they married. Always close Eagle and South Buffalo Legend will be cele- tion, escorted by Superintendent Ryan Blum. to her family, married life would not change brated at Chef’s Restaurant on the date of her In Jerusalem our dedicated U.S. Ambas- that as the happy couple lived upstairs from birth, October 5. sador to Israel, David Friedman presented an her parents before moving to Mineral Spring f update on the U.S.-Israeli alliance. Prime Min- Road in 1956 because her grandmother lived ister Benjamin Netanyahu enthusiastically re- on Hayden, the next street over. The Mustillo’s TRIBUTE TO EMILIO NICOLAS viewed the ever-evolving political situation. We finally planted their roots on Edgewood Ave- were inspired with an audience with the Patri- nue, in a home where Marie still lives today. HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO arch of Jerusalem Theophilos III. Director At their new South Buffalo home, Marie and OF TEXAS Ze’ev Orenstein gave an impressive tour of Louis, who would become known as Buffalo’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most respected professional bartender, raised the archeological discoveries of The City of Tuesday, October 15, 2019 David Ancient Jerusalem. three beautiful children together: Concetta (Mi- Chief of Staff Alex Johnson provided well- chael Myers), Louis Jr. (Tricia Brown), and Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I researched briefing materials for the Assembly Lisa (Mark Vary). Their children’s careers in rise today in honor of Emilio Nicolas who in Marrakech. Morocco is a valued Non-NATO health care, the entertainment industry and so- passed away on October 12, 2019. Mr. Nico- Ally of America with a surging economy for the cial work continue to make a positive impact las hails from my hometown of San Antonio, people led by King Mohammed VI. in the lives of others. Texas. For decades he led the way in pro- With parliamentarians from 57 nations it was The Mustillo home, like others on Edgewood viding a voice for Mexican Americans through refreshing that opportunities were available for Avenue, became a gathering place for the Spanish-language television. He is survived by full participation with members respectful of families, children and many friends who found his wife Irma, one sister, three children, five time constraints led by Assembly President an open door, a warm welcome, an invite for grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Gigi Tsereteli of Georgia with Secretary Gen- dinner and when needed, a look that meant He will be greatly missed. eral Roberto Montella of Italy. someone would be sent home for misbe- Emilio Nicolas was born on October 27, Co-Chairmen HASTINGS and WICKER hosted having. A few years ago, there was even a 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Constantino Nicolas in a special meeting with nine parliamentarians widely attended Edgewood Avenue reunion Frontera, Coahuila, Mexico. In 1948, he of different political parties from Ukraine who where neighbors of all generations, present moved to San Antonio to study chemistry and were appreciative of America’s support of their and past, spent the evening reminiscing about mathematics at St. Mary’s University; grad- independence. I was grateful to meet dynamic the block parties, life-long friendships, shared uating in 1951. Later, he received a master’s delegates from Andorra, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, celebrations and heartache that made Edge- degree from Trinity University in 1952. San Marino, Serbia, and Tajikistan. wood a very special place to raise a family. In 1955, Emilio Nicolas came to work at I was fortunate to meet with Speaker of the And, Marie and Louis resided in the heart of KCOR–AM & TV in San Antonio where he National Assembly of Burkina Fasa Alassane that street and personified the values of fam- produced live programming and television.

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MIKE KELLY Not only did both teams win state champion- given a voice to so many Hispanic Americans OF PENNSYLVANIA ships, but the Juniors team went on to play in on a massive, global scale. But he also never IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Little League World Series where only 16 forgot the community that made him, and in Tuesday, October 15, 2019 teams in the entire country are selected to turn, we can never forget him. Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- compete. There the Juniors team placed sec- Madam Speaker, we have lost a pioneer er, I rise today to celebrate our country’s ond in the U.S. bracket and fourth in the whose story and work inspired so many in our brewers. World, finishing with a 15 and 2 overall record. community. He’s remembered in our words, in This week, some of America’s 7,000 beer The magnitude of both teams’ accomplish- our heritage, and most importantly, in all the brewers and importers are in our nation’s cap- ments cannot be understated. Their dedication stories of Hispanic Americans raising their ital as part of the Beer Institute’s beer jobs to excellence in the sport of baseball is evi- voices because of the road he paved. showcase. They are meeting with lawmakers dent in this achievement. f to discuss how they’re creating more than 2.1 million good-paying jobs and generating $328 I would like to also mention that this is not PERSONAL EXPLANATION billion in economic activity. the first time that Viera Suntree All-Stars One beer job contributes to 31 more in a teams have competed for championships. HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD wide range of industries, including farming, They received their first Majors division state OF ARKANSAS manufacturing, trucking and restaurants. championship in 2010. These teams consist- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Every congressional district is home to a ently compete at high levels and voluntarily Tuesday, October 15, 2019 brewery. My home state of Pennsylvania has a rich history with brewing that dates all the dedicate themselves to countless hours of Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, I was way back to the 1600s. Currently, we have practice and playing games. absent September 18 through 20, 2019 due to more than 500 breweries that employ 77,000 I am incredibly grateful to have such out- a knee injury that inhibited travel to Wash- people. standing young men and their coaches rep- ington, D.C. Had I been present, I would have That’s why I’m proud to have co-authored resent our district on the national stage. I voted: ‘‘yes’’ for H.R. 4378, Making continuing the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax would like to extend a special congratulations appropriations for fiscal year 2020, and for Reform Act with my friend and colleague Con- other purposes, and ‘‘no’’ for H.R. 1423, gressman RON KIND of Wisconsin. Today, to Manager Jason Allen, Coaches John Forced Arbitration Injustice. H.R. 1175 has 288 cosponsors. Glendinning and Dustin Keith, and players I was absent September 24 through 27, Our bipartisan bill would provide permanent Aaron Brand, Luke Campbell, Lucas 2019 due to a knee injury that inhibited travel federal excise tax relief to America’s brewers Glendinning, Apollos Horrell, Luc Iten, Dylan to Washington, D.C. Had I been present, I and beer importers, ensuring they have the re- Jordan, Logan Keith, Luke McDonough, Cam- would have voted: ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 2203, Home- sources to reinvest in their businesses, hire eron Ruston, Cameron Simpkins, Cole Smith, land Security Improvement Act; ‘‘no’’ on Dem- new employees and continue to innovate. The Blake Strode, Brycen Weeks, and Camden ocrat Motion to Table the Question of the federal excise tax cut was enacted in 2017, Wicker of the Juniors team. Privileges of the House, stating: That the but it is set to expire at the end of the year. House of Representatives disapproves of the By extending this tax relief, brewers can con- I would also like to congratulate Manager actions of the Speaker of the House, Mrs. tinue to invest, produce and create America’s Russell Cheatham, Coaches Raul Leoni, Clint PELOSI of California, to initiate an impeach- favorite beers. Marshall, and players Izzy Birru, Robbie Ca- ment inquiry against the duly elected Presi- Brewers across our nation exemplify the ruso, Micah Cheatham, Brennan Confreda, dent of the United States, Donald J. Trump; American dream and our country’s spirit of en- Finnegan Goldiner, Dominic Leoni, Evan trepreneurship. As Americans, let’s raise a ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. 576, Expressing the sense Lipski, Austin Marshall, Colton Marshall, glass to our beer-making heritage. of the House of Representatives with respect Deaglan McBride, Mikey Minarik, Jonah Pea- f to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, cock, and Brandon Reiter of the Majors team. 2019, made to the Inspector General of the In- RECOGNIZING VIERA SUNTREE I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of telligence Community; ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 3525, LITTLE LEAGUE’S ACCOMPLISH- Representatives to join me in recognizing the U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Stand- MENTS ards Act; ‘‘no’’ on S.J. Res. 54, Relating to a accomplishments of both the Juniors and Ma- national emergency declared by the President jors All-Star teams and I look forward to see- on February 15, 2019; and ‘‘no’’ on Democrat HON. BILL POSEY OF FLORIDA ing what they can achieve next year. Motion to Table the Question of the Privileges IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the House, stating: That the House of Rep- resentatives disapproves of the actions of the Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Speaker of the House, Mrs. PELOSI of Cali- Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to fornia, to initiate an impeachment inquiry recognize two exceptional and accomplished

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HIGHLIGHTS See Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity. Senate By 84 yeas to 7 nays (Vote No. 314), Senate Chamber Action agreed to the motion to close further debate on the Routine Proceedings, pages S5775–S5802 nomination. Page S5784 Measures Introduced: Seven bills and one resolu- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- tion were introduced, as follows: S. 2595–2601, and viding that notwithstanding Rule XXII, the cloture S.J. Res. 57. Page S5793 motions on the nominations of Frank William Volk, to be United States District Judge for the Southern Measures Reported: District of West Virginia, Charles R. Eskridge III, S. 2169, to amend section 3116 of title 5, United to be United States District Judge for the Southern States Code, to clarify the applicability of the ap- District of Texas, David John Novak, to be United pointment limitations for students appointed under States District Judge for the Eastern District of Vir- the expedited hiring authority for post-secondary ginia, and Rachel P. Kovner, to be United States students, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York 116–129) Page S5793 ripen at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019; Measures Passed: and that notwithstanding Rule XXII, all post-cloture time on the Barrett, Volk, Eskridge, Novak, Rail Safety Week: Committee on Commerce, and Kovner nominations be considered expired at Science, and Transportation was discharged from fur- 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. ther consideration of S. Res. 322, expressing support Page S5784 for the designation of the week of September 22 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- through September 28, 2019, as Rail Safety Week viding for further consideration of the Barrett nomi- in the United States, and supporting the goals and nation, post-cloture, at approximately 9:30 a.m., on ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related acci- Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Page S5799 dents, fatalities, and injuries, and the resolution was then agreed to. Page S5799 Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: Message from the President: Senate received the Bruce Poliquin, of Maine, to be a Director of the following message from the President of the United Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term States: expiring December 31, 2021. Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Peter J. Coniglio, of Virginia, to be Inspector continuation of the national emergency with respect General, Export-Import Bank. to narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia that was John Bobbitt, of Texas, to be an Assistant Sec- declared in Executive Order 12978 of October 21, retary of Housing and Urban Development. 1995; which was referred to the Committee on Brian D. Montgomery, of Texas, to be Deputy Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (PM–31) Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Page S5790 James P. Danly, of Tennessee, to be a Member of Barrett Nomination—Agreement: Senate resumed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the consideration of the nomination of Barbara McCon- remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2023. nell Barrett, of Arizona, to be Secretary of the Air Katharine MacGregor, of Pennsylvania, to be Dep- Force, Department of Defense. Pages S5779–84 uty Secretary of the Interior. During consideration of this nomination today, Sean O’Donnell, of Maryland, to be Inspector Senate also took the following action: General, Environmental Protection Agency. D1101

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:33 Oct 16, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15OC9.REC D15OCPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with DIGEST October 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1103 House of Representatives the United States, condemning the interference of Chamber Action the People’s Republic of China in Hong Kong’s af- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 16 pub- fairs, and supporting the people of Hong Kong’s lic bills, H.R. 4671–4686 and 4 resolutions, H.J. right to protest; Pages H8116–19 Res. 77 and H. Res. 628, 630–631 were introduced. Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Recog- Pages H8142–44 nizing Hong Kong’s bilateral relationship with the Additional Cosponsors: Pages H8144–45 United States, condemning the People’s Republic of Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: China for violating their obligations to the people of H.R. 3734, to require the Comptroller General of Hong Kong, and supporting the people of Hong the United States to report on access to credit for Kong’s right to freedom of assembly and peaceful small business concerns owned and controlled by protest.’’; Page H8119 covered individuals, to require the Administrator of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act the Small Business Administration to report on the of 2019: H.R. 3289, amended, to amend the Hong veterans interagency task force, and for other pur- Kong Policy Act of 1992; Pages H8119–24 poses (H. Rept. 116–233); Placing Restrictions on Teargas Exports and H.R. 3661, to support entrepreneurs serving in Crowd Control Technology to Hong Kong Act: H.R. the National Guard and Reserve, and for other pur- 4270, amended, to prohibit commercial exports of poses (H. Rept. 116–234); certain nonlethal crowd control items and defense ar- H.R. 499, to amend the Small Business Act to ticles and services to the Hong Kong Disciplined clarify the treatment of certain surviving spouses Services; Pages H8124–27 under the definition of small business concern owned Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To pro- and controlled by service-disabled veterans (H. Rept. hibit commercial exports of certain nonlethal crowd 116–235); control items and defense articles and services to the H.R. 3537, to amend the Small Business Act to Hong Kong Police, and for other purposes.’’; codify the Boots to Business Program, and for other Page H8127 purposes (H. Rept. 116–236); and H. Res. 629, providing for consideration of the Commending the Government of Canada for bill (H.R. 1815) To require the Securities and Ex- upholding the rule of law and expressing concern change Commission, when developing rules and reg- over actions by the Government of the People’s Re- ulations about disclosures to retail investors, to con- public of China in response to a request from the duct investor testing, including a survey and inter- United States Government to the Government of views of retail investors, and for other purposes, and Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Tech- providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) nologies Co., Ltd., executive: H. Res. 521, com- to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to re- mending the Government of Canada for upholding quire the disclosure of the total number of domestic the rule of law and expressing concern over actions and foreign employees of certain public companies, by the Government of the People’s Republic of and for other purposes (H. Rept. 116–237). China in response to a request from the United Page H8142 States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she executive; Pages H8128–29 appointed Representative Schneider to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H8115 Permitting the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery re- Recess: The House recessed at 2:07 p.m. and recon- search and produce educational materials for the vened at 3:31 p.m. Page H8116 Veterans Legacy Program: H.R. 2385, to permit Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant and pass the following measures: program to conduct cemetery research and produce Recognizing Hong Kong’s bilateral relationship educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Pro- with the United States, condemning the inter- gram, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 409 yeas to 1 ference of the People’s Republic of China in Hong nay, Roll No. 556; Pages H8129–30, H8137–38 Kong’s affairs, and supporting the people of Hong VA Website Accessibility Act of 2019: H.R. Kong’s right to protest: H. Res. 543, amended, rec- 1199, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ognizing Hong Kong’s bilateral relationship with conduct a study regarding the accessibility of

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The patient clinic in Odessa, Texas, as the ‘‘Wilson and rule makes in order only those further amendments Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic’’; and printed in part B of the Rules Committee report. Pages H8132–35 Each such amendment may be offered only in the Homeless Veteran Families Act: H.R. 95, to order printed in the report, may be offered only by amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a Member designated in the report, shall be consid- children of homeless veterans are included in the cal- ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified culation of the amounts of certain per diem grants, in the report equally divided and controlled by the by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 408 yeas with none proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 557. Pages H8135–37, H8138–39 amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand Recess: The House recessed at 5:37 p.m. and recon- for division of the question. The rule waives all points of order against the amendments printed in vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H8137 part B of the report. The rule provides one motion Presidential Message: Read a message from the to recommit with or without instructions. The rule President wherein he notified Congress of the con- provides for consideration of H.R. 3624, the ‘‘Out- tinuation of the national emergency declared in Ex- sourcing Accountability Act of 2019’’, under a struc- ecutive Order 12978 of October 21, 1995 with re- tured rule. The rule provides one hour of general de- spect to significant narcotics traffickers centered in bate on the bill equally divided and controlled by Colombia, is to continue in effect beyond October the chair and ranking minority member of the Com- 21, 2019—referred to the Committee on Foreign Af- mittee on Financial Services. The rule waives all fairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116–74). points of order against consideration of the bill. The Page H8137 rule makes in order as original text for the purpose Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- of amendment the amendment in the nature of a veloped during the proceedings of today and appear substitute recommended by the Committee on Fi- on pages H8137–38 and H8138–39. There were no nancial Services now printed in the bill and provides quorum calls. that it shall be considered as read. The rule waives Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- all points of order against that amendment in the journed at 7:32 p.m. nature of a substitute. The rule makes in order only those further amendments printed in part C the Committee Meetings Rules Committee report accompanying the resolu- SEC DISCLOSURE EFFECTIVENESS TESTING tion. Each such amendment may be offered only in ACT; OUTSOURCING ACCOUNTABILITY the order printed in the report, may be offered only ACT OF 2019 by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time speci- Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on fied in the report equally divided and controlled by H.R. 1815, the ‘‘SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Test- the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject ing Act’’; and H.R. 3624, the ‘‘Outsourcing Ac- to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand countability Act of 2019’’. The Committee granted, for division of the question. The rule waives all by record vote of 6–4, a rule providing for consider- points of order against the amendments printed in ation of H.R. 1815, the ‘‘SEC Disclosure Effective- Part C of the report. The rule provides one motion ness Testing Act’’, and H.R. 3624, the ‘‘Outsourcing Accountability Act of 2019’’. The rule provides for to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony consideration of H.R. 1815, the ‘‘SEC Disclosure Ef- was heard from Chairman Waters and Representative fectiveness Testing Act’’, under a structured rule. McHenry. The rule provides one hour of general debate on the bill equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Fi- Joint Meetings nancial Services. The rule waives all points of order No joint committee meetings were held. against consideration of the bill. The rule provides

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H.R. 1200, to increase, effective as of December Tan, of Illinois, to be Ambassador at Large for Global 1, 2019, the rates of compensation for veterans with Criminal Justice, and Kelley Eckels Currie, of Georgia, to service-connected disabilities and the rates of de- be Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues, all of the Department of State, and other pending nomina- pendency and indemnity compensation for the sur- tions; to be immediately followed by a Subcommittee on vivors of certain disabled veterans. Signed on Sep- East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity tember 26, 2019. (Public Law 116–58) Policy hearing to examine the Asia Reassurance Initiative H.R. 4378, making continuing appropriations for Act in action, focusing on implementation and the Indo- fiscal year 2020. Signed on September 27, 2019. Pacific strategy, 2 p.m., SD–419. (Public Law 116–59) Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold an oversight hear- H.R. 1058, to amend the Public Health Service ing to examine lending opportunities, focusing on home- Act to enhance activities of the National Institutes ownership in Indian country, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. of Health with respect to research on autism spec- Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine trum disorder and enhance programs relating to au- the nominations of Barbara Lagoa, to be United States tism. Signed on September 30, 2019. (Public Law Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, Robert J. Luck, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Cir- 116–60) cuit, Sylvia Carreno-Coll, to be United States District H.R. 4285, to amend title 38, United States Judge for the District of Puerto Rico, John M. Gallagher, Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and to be United States District Court for the Eastern District requirements relating to the Department of Veterans of Pennsylvania, and Sherri A. Lydon, to be United States Affairs. Signed on September 30, 2019. (Public Law District Judge for the District of South Carolina, 10 a.m., 116–61) SD–226. S. 163, to prevent catastrophic failure or shut- Special Committee on Aging: to hold hearings to examine down of remote diesel power engines due to emis- fall prevention, focusing on national, state, and local solu- sion control devices. Signed on October 4, 2019. tions to better support seniors, 9:30 a.m., SD–562. (Public Law 116–62) House S. 1689, to permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Com- merce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, hearing en- drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain titled ‘‘NASA’s Proposal to Advance the Next Moon circumstances. Signed on October 4, 2019. (Public Landing by Four Years’’, 9:45 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. Law 116–63) Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, H.R. 1590, to require an exercise related to ter- Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, rorist and foreign fighter travel. Signed on October hearing entitled ‘‘Food and Nutrition Service: Policy and 9, 2019. (Public Law 116–64) Program Overview’’, 10 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. S. 239, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health mint coins in recognition of Christa McAuliffe. and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Signed on October 9, 2019. (Public Law 116–65) hearing entitled ‘‘E-cigarettes: An Emerging Threat to Public Health’’, 10 a.m., 2358–C Rayburn. f Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Intel- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, ligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities; and Sub- OCTOBER 16, 2019 committee on Readiness, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Resil- iency of Military Installations to Emerging Threats’’, 2 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on the Budget, Full Committee, hearing enti- Senate tled ‘‘Strengthening Our Fiscal Toolkit: Policy Options to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to Improve Economic Resiliency’’, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. hold hearings to examine feeding America, focusing on Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on making sustainable offshore aquaculture a reality, 10 Civil Rights and Human Services, hearing entitled ‘‘Ex- a.m., SH–216. amining the USDA’s Proposed Cuts to Free School Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- Meals’’, 2 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. ings to examine the impacts of diseases on wildlife con- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on servation and management, 10 a.m., SD–406. Communications and Technology; and Subcommittee on

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Consumer Protection and Commerce, joint hearing enti- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing tled ‘‘Fostering a Healthier Internet to Protect Con- entitled ‘‘Broken Promises: Assessing VA’s Systems for sumers’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Protecting Veterans from Clinical Harm’’, 2 p.m., Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Legislation HVC–210. to Reverse the Youth Tobacco Epidemic’’, 10:30 a.m., Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, Full 2322 Rayburn. Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘The House Calendar and Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, hearing Schedule: Evaluating Practices and Challenges’’, 10 a.m., entitled ‘‘Who is Standing Up for Consumers? A Semi- H–313 Capitol. Annual Review of the Consumer Financial Protection Bu- reau’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Joint Meetings Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, Joint Economic Committee: to hold hearings to examine and Insurance; and Subcommittee on National Security, measuring economic inequality in the United States, 2:15 International Development and Monetary Policy, hearing p.m., 2020, Rayburn Building. entitled ‘‘Protecting America: The Reauthorization of the f Terrorism Risk Insurance Program’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Ray- burn. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Mid- dle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, hear- Week of October 16 through October 18, 2019 ing entitled ‘‘Syria Study Group: Recommendations for Senate Chamber U.S. Policy’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, hearing On Wednesday, Senate will continue consideration entitled ‘‘Public-Private Initiatives to Secure the Supply of the nomination of Barbara McConnell Barrett, of Chain’’, 10 a.m., 310 Cannon. Arizona, to be Secretary of the Air Force, Depart- Committee on House Administration, Full Committee, ment of Defense, post-cloture. markup on H.R. 4617, the ‘‘Stopping Harmful Inter- At 11 a.m., Senate will vote on the motions to in- ference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy Act’’, 2 voke cloture on the nominations of Frank William p.m., 1310 Longworth. Volk, to be United States District Judge for the Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 3942, the ‘‘Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes Southern District of West Virginia, Charles R. to Children Act’’; H.R. 886, the ‘‘Veteran Treatment Eskridge III, to be United States District Judge for Court Coordination Act of 2019’’; H.R. 835, the the Southern District of Texas, David John Novak, ‘‘Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019’’; H.R. 4258, the to be United States District Judge for the Eastern ‘‘Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act District of Virginia, and Rachel P. Kovner, to be of 2019’’; H.R. 3713, to amend title 28, United States United States District Judge for the Eastern District Code, provide an additional place for holding court for of New York. the Western District of Washington, and for other pur- At 4:15 p.m., Senate will vote on confirmation of poses; and H.R. 1123, the ‘‘Divisional Realignment for the nomination of Barbara McConnell Barrett, and, the Eastern District of Arkansas Act of 2019’’, 10 a.m., if cloture is invoked, on confirmation of the nomina- 2141 Rayburn. tions of Frank William Volk, Charles R. Eskridge Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee for Indig- enous Peoples of the United States, hearing on H.R. III, David John Novak, and Rachel P. Kovner. 3160, the ‘‘Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act’’; During the balance of the week, Senate may con- and S. 46, the ‘‘Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal sider any cleared legislative and executive business. Act’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. Senate Committees Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘SBA Management Review: SBA IG Report on (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) the Most Serious Management and Performance Chal- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: October lenges Facing the SBA’’, 11:30 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. 17, to hold hearings to examine implementing the 2018 Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Farm Bill, 10 a.m., SR–328A. committee on Highways and Transit, hearing entitled Committee on Appropriations: October 17, Subcommittee ‘‘Examining the Future of Transportation Network Com- on Financial Services and General Government, to hold panies: Challenges and Opportunities’’, 10 a.m., 2167 an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communica- Rayburn. tions Commission, focusing on the spectrum auctions Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Full Committee, markup program, 10 a.m., SD–138. on H.R. 4625, the ‘‘Protect the GI Bill Act’’; H.R. 3749, Committee on Armed Services: October 17, to hold closed the ‘‘Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act’’; H.R. hearings to examine the situation in Syria and the wider 4613, the ‘‘VA Reporting Transparency Act’’; H.R. 4477, region, 9:30 a.m., SVC–217. the ‘‘Reducing High Risk to Veterans and Veterans Serv- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Octo- ices Act’’; H.R. 4162, the ‘‘GI Bill Planning Act of ber 17, to hold hearings to examine the Consumer Finan- 2019’’; and H.R. 561, the ‘‘Protecting Business Opportu- cial Protection Bureau’s semi-annual report to Congress, nities for Veterans Act of 2019’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210. 10 a.m., SD–538.

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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Octo- Fifth Circuit, David B. Barlow, to be United States Dis- ber 16, to hold hearings to examine feeding America, fo- trict Judge for the District of Utah, John Fitzgerald cusing on making sustainable offshore aquaculture a re- Kness, to be United States District Judge for the North- ality, 10 a.m., SH–216. ern District of Illinois, R. Austin Huffaker, Jr., to be October 17, Subcommittee on Security, to hold hear- United States District Judge for the Middle District of ings to examine improving security at America’s airports, Alabama, Lee Philip Rudofsky, to be United States Dis- focusing on stakeholder perspectives, 10:30 a.m., trict Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Justin SD–562. Reed Walker, to be United States District Judge for the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: October 17, Western District of Kentucky, Eleni Maria Roumel, of to hold hearings to examine the status of the Strategic Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Petroleum Reserve and related energy security issues, Federal Claims, Danielle J. Hunsaker, of Oregon, to be 10:30 a.m., SD–366. United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, Steven Committee on Environment and Public Works: October 16, J. Menashi, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sec- to hold hearings to examine the impacts of diseases on ond Circuit, William Joseph Nardini, of Connecticut, to wildlife conservation and management, 10 a.m., SD–406. be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, October 17, Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Jodi W. Dishman, to be United States District Judge for Safety, to hold hearings to examine reducing emissions the Western District of Oklahoma, Karen Spencer while driving economic growth, focusing on industry-led Marston, to be United States District Judge for the East- initiatives, 10 a.m., SD–406. ern District of Pennsylvania, Richard Earnest Myers II, to Committee on Foreign Relations: October 16, to hold hear- be United States District Judge for the Eastern District ings to examine United States-Iran policy, 10 a.m., of North Carolina, Sarah E. Pitlyk, to be United States SD–419. District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri, October 16, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Anuraag Singhal, to be United States District Judge for amine the nominations of Carmen G. Cantor, of Puerto the Southern District of Florida, Daniel Mack Traynor, to Rico, to be Ambassador to the Federated States of Micro- be United States District Judge for the District of North nesia, Michael George DeSombre, of Illinois, to be Am- Dakota, and David M. DeVillers, to be United States At- bassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, Sung Y. Kim, of torney for the Southern District of Ohio, Department of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Indo- Justice, 10 a.m., SD–226. nesia, Morse H. Tan, of Illinois, to be Ambassador at Special Committee on Aging: October 16, to hold hearings Large for Global Criminal Justice, and Kelley Eckels to examine fall prevention, focusing on national, state, Currie, of Georgia, to be Ambassador at Large for Global and local solutions to better support seniors, 9:30 a.m., Women’s Issues, all of the Department of State, and other SD–562. pending nominations; to be immediately followed by a Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International House Cybersecurity Policy hearing to examine the Asia Reas- surance Initiative Act in action, focusing on implementa- Committee on Agriculture, October 17, Subcommittee on tion and the Indo-Pacific strategy, 2 p.m., SD–419. Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, hearing enti- Committee on Indian Affairs: October 16, to hold an tled ‘‘To Review Implementation of USDA Farm Bill Re- oversight hearing to examine lending opportunities, fo- search Programs’’, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. cusing on homeownership in Indian country, 2:30 p.m., Committee on Appropriations, October 17, Subcommittee SD–628. on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, hearing Committee on the Judiciary: October 16, to hold hearings entitled ‘‘Oversight Hearing: Chronic Wasting Disease’’, to examine to examine the nominations of Barbara Lagoa, 10 a.m., 2008 Rayburn. to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Cir- October 17, Subcommittee on the Departments of cuit, Robert J. Luck, to be United States Circuit Judge Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, for the Eleventh Circuit, Sylvia Carreno-Coll, to be and Related Agencies, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight Hear- United States District Judge for the District of Puerto ing: The Department of Housing and Urban Develop- Rico, John M. Gallagher, to be United States District ment’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Sherri Recovery Program’’, 2 p.m., 2358–A Rayburn. A. Lydon, to be United States District Judge for the Dis- Committee on Education and Labor, October 17, Full trict of South Carolina, 10 a.m., SD–226. Committee, markup on H.R. 3, the ‘‘Lower Drug Costs October 17, Full Committee, business meeting to con- Now Act of 2019’’, 10:15 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. sider S. 2132, to promote security and provide justice for Committee on Financial Services, October 17, Sub- United States victims of international terrorism, S. 2511, committee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide the Capital Markets, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Corporate Marshal of the Supreme Court of the United States and Priorities: The Impact of Stock Buybacks on Workers, Supreme Court Police with the authority to protect the Communities, and Investors’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Chief Justice of the United States, any Associate Justice October 17, Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, of the Supreme Court, and other individuals in any loca- hearing entitled ‘‘Promoting Inclusion: Examining the tion, and the nominations of Halil Suleyman Ozerden, of Need for Diversity Practices for America’s Changing Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Workforce’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn.

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October 18, Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, hear- October 17, Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and ing entitled ‘‘AI and the Evolution of Cloud Computing: Wildlife, hearing on H.R. 2795, the ‘‘Wildlife Corridors Evaluation How Financial Data is Stored, Protected, and Conservation Act of 2019’’; and H.R. 3742, the ‘‘Recov- Maintained by Cloud Providers’’, 9:30 a.m., 2128 Ray- ering America’s Wildlife Act of 2019’’, 2 p.m., 1324 burn. Longworth. Committee on Homeland Security, October 17, Sub- Committee on Oversight and Reform, October 17, Sub- committee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and committee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, hearing Recovery, hearing entitled ‘‘Defending the Homeland entitled ‘‘The Administration’s Decision to Deport Criti- from Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?’’, 10 a.m., 310 cally Ill Children and Their Families’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Cannon. Rayburn. October 17, Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, October 17, and Accountability, hearing entitled ‘‘The Public’s Right Full Committee, markup on H.R. 4091, the ‘‘ARPA–E to Know: FOIA at the Department of Homeland Secu- Reauthorization Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2051, the ‘‘Sustain- rity’’, 2 p.m., 310 Cannon. able Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019’’; Committee on House Administration, October 17, Sub- and H.R. 1709, the ‘‘Science Integrity Act’’, 10 a.m., committee on Elections, hearing entitled ‘‘Voting Rights 2318 Rayburn. and Election Administration in America’’, 10 a.m., 1310 Committee on Small Business, October 17, Subcommittee Longworth. on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, hearing Committee on the Judiciary, October 17, Subcommittee entitled ‘‘Can Opportunity Zones Address Concerns in on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, the Small Business Economy?’’, 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. hearing entitled ‘‘Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, October Voting Rights Act’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. 17, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Trans- October 17, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and portation, hearing entitled ‘‘China’s Maritime Silk Road Homeland Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight Hearing Initiative: Implications for the Global Maritime Supply on the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Implementation of Chain’’, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. the First Step Act’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Ways and Means, October 17, Full Com- October 18, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Investing in The U.S. Health and Administrative Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Online Plat- System by Lowering Drug Prices, Reducing Out-Of- forms and Market Power, Part 3: The Role of Data and Pocket Costs, and Improving Medicare Benefits’’, 10 Privacy in Competition’’, 9 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. a.m., 1100 Longworth. Committee on Natural Resources, October 17, Sub- Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, October 17, Full committee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Solving the Climate Crisis: hearing on H.R. 2420, the ‘‘National Museum of the Cleaner, Stronger Buildings’’, 9 a.m., 2020 Rayburn. American Latino Act’’, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. October 17, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Re- Joint Meetings sources, hearing entitled ‘‘The Case for Climate Opti- Joint Economic Committee: October 16, to hold hearings mism: Realistic Pathways to Achieving Net Zero Emis- to examine measuring economic inequality in the United sions’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. States, 2:15 p.m., 2020, Rayburn Building.

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

FIRST SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 3 through September 30, 2019 January 3 through September 30, 2019

Senate House Total Civilian nominees, totaling 458, disposed of as follows: Days in session ...... 140 143 . . Confirmed ...... 266 ′ ′ Time in session ...... 727hrs. 24 585 hrs, 34 .. Unconfirmed ...... 176 Congressional Record: Withdrawn ...... 16 Pages of proceedings ...... 5,765 8,083 . . Extensions of Remarks ...... 1,231 . . Public bills enacted into law ...... 16 45 61 Other Civilian nominees, totaling 1,004, disposed of as follows: Private bills enacted into law ...... Confirmed ...... 987 Bills in conference ...... 1 1 . . Unconfirmed ...... 16 Measures passed, total ...... 361 448 809 Withdrawn ...... 1 Senate bills ...... 69 20 . . House bills ...... 45 293 . . Senate joint resolutions ...... 24 5 . . Air Force nominees, totaling 5,816, disposed of as follows: House joint resolutions ...... 4 7 . . Confirmed ...... 5,653 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 11 4 . . Unconfirmed ...... 163 House concurrent resolutions ...... 8 10 . . Simple resolutions ...... 200 109 . . Army nominees, totaling 6,444, disposed of as follows: Measures reported, total ...... *202 210 412 Senate bills ...... 143 . . . . Confirmed ...... 6,409 House bills ...... 17 167 . . Unconfirmed ...... 35 Senate joint resolutions ...... House joint resolutions ...... 1 . . Navy nominees, totaling 4,609, disposed of as follows: Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 3 . . . . House concurrent resolutions ...... 2 . . Confirmed ...... 2,989 Simple resolutions ...... 39 40 . . Unconfirmed ...... 1,620 Special reports ...... 18 8 . . Conference reports ...... 1 1 . . Marine Corps nominees, totaling 1,430, disposed of as follows: Measures pending on calendar ...... 168 54 . . Confirmed ...... 1,425 Measures introduced, total ...... 3,033 5,325 8,358 Unconfirmed ...... 5 Bills ...... 2,594 4,571 .. Joint resolutions ...... 56 76 . . Concurrent resolutions ...... 26 68 . . Summary Simple resolutions ...... 357 610 . . Quorum calls ...... 2 1 . . Total nominees carried over from the First Session ...... 0 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 313 243 . . Total nominees received this Session ...... 19,761 Recorded votes ...... 311 . . Total confirmed ...... 17,729 Bills vetoed ...... 1 1 . . Total unconfirmed ...... 2,015 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 17 Total returned to the White House ...... 0

* These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accompanying report. A total of 128 written reports have been filed in the Senate, 219 reports have been filed in the House.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 16

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of measures ation of the nomination of Barbara McConnell Barrett, of under suspension of the Rules. Arizona, to be Secretary of the Air Force, Department of Defense, post-cloture. At 11 a.m., Senate will vote on the motions to invoke cloture on the nominations of Frank William Volk, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia, Charles R. Eskridge III, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, David John Novak, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Rachel P. Kovner, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern Dis- trict of New York. At 4:15 p.m., Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Barbara McConnell Barrett, and, if cloture is invoked, on confirmation of the nominations of Frank William Volk, Charles R. Eskridge III, David John Novak, and Rachel P. Kovner. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Davis, Danny K., Ill., E1284 Rose, Max, N.Y., E1281 Harder, Josh, Calif., E1281 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E1283 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1281 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1284 Tlaib, Rashida, Mich., E1281 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E1282 Kelly, Mike, Pa., E1285 Vela´ zquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E1282 Castro, Joaquin, Tex., E1284 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1282, E1284 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1283 E1283 Crawford, Eric A. ‘‘Rick’’, Ark., E1283, E1285 Posey, Bill, Fla., E1285

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