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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 No. 94 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was Commissioner of Social Security and has been held by Democrats for polit- called to order by the President pro voted to advance several more highly ical purposes. It had nothing to do with tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). qualified nominees. the nominee or his qualifications for f Today we will vote to confirm three the position. Given the crisis ranging other executive branch nominees to from Libya to Yemen and almost ev- PRAYER important posts at the Departments of erywhere in between, it is past time to The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- State and Interior and at the CFTC, have an Assistant Secretary for Near fered the following prayer: and we will advance three more judi- East Affairs confirmed and on the job. Let us pray. cial nominees to fill seats on the U.S. Later today we will also confirm Eternal Father, the source of our District Court for the Eastern District Susan Combs to serve as Assistant Sec- hopes and dreams, You are the stable of Virginia and the Court of Federal retary of the Interior. Her non- influence that gives us peace in a some- Claims. controversial nomination has been times chaotic world. We praise You for So the Senate continues to clear the pending in the Senate since July. Lis- surrounding us with the shield of Your backlog left by more than 2 years of ten to this: since July of 2017—2 years, favor and love. systematic delays and obstruction that 700 days, just shy of 2 years. But start- Lord, continue to guide our law- extended even to nominees with major ing tomorrow, she will finally be on the makers as they trust You to direct bipartisan support—impressive, job. These are the kinds of nominees who their steps. Remind them that You will unobjectionable individuals who had once would have moved swiftly through not withhold good things from the up- spent months and, in some cases, well the Senate and certainly by voice vote. right. Use them to illuminate the dark- over a year on the Executive Calendar I wish we could rediscover that tradi- ness of faulty thinking and to make were finally granted straightforward tion, but one way or another, we will our Nation and world a better place to votes. The modest rules change the continue to make progress. live. Sanctify their thoughts as they Senate adopted this spring is already daily expose themselves to the wisdom making a change. f and consolation of Your holy Word. In 48 session days, from January BORDER SECURITY Lord, as we commemorate the 75th through April, we were able to confirm Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, anniversary of D-Day, increase our just 23 nominees. But in the 20 days im- on another matter, in addition to faith in the power of Your loving provi- mediately following the modest re- nominations, there are a number of dence. form, we confirmed 45, about twice as other important items that Congress We pray in Your strong Name. Amen. many in less than half the time, and, of ought to be able to tackle in the next f course, the number of confirmations several weeks. As I have mentioned has continued to climb in the weeks several times, we need continued nego- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE since then. We need to get these folks tiations in the Senate, the House, and The President pro tempore led the on the job for the sake of the country. the White House toward a bipartisan Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: The President—any President—should government funding agreement to set I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the be able to stand up a government. The up the appropriations process. We will United States of America, and to the Repub- American people deserve to be gov- also need to complete a National De- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, erned by the government they voted fense Authorization Act to address indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. for. critical national security challenges, f Many of the jobs that have been rebuild our military’s readiness, and needlessly held open are not typically modernize our Armed Forces to address RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY the highest profile positions, but they LEADER the growing challenges posed by great- are still hugely important. As I said power competitors like Russia and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. yesterday, until we confirm David China. BLACKBURN). The majority leader is Schenker later today, his confirmation The headlines remain filled with the recognized. to hold the top Middle East job at the unacceptable, unsustainable security f State Department will have been held crisis and humanitarian crisis down on up for more than a year. This is the our southern border. By now, I am con- NOMINATIONS Middle East position at the State De- fident that every Member of Congress Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, partment. Yet, as the cloture vote indi- has heard the breathtaking numbers. yesterday the Senate voted to confirm cated, this qualified nominee carries We have all heard the chaos analyzed Andrew Saul of New York to serve as overwhelming support. The nomination 1,000 different ways.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.000 S05JNPT1 S3224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 What we haven’t seen is any appetite Addressing the security crisis and shot and killed on May 31. He was on the Democratic side for actually humanitarian crisis is not extraneous. known for his soft-spoken nature and getting an outcome. We haven’t seen It is essential. Migrants are experi- his powerful singing voice in his church the Democrats put aside their reflexive encing overcrowded and underequipped choir, and he was constantly affecting opposition to anything—anything—the facilities. Our law enforcement human- those around him with small but mean- President requests and face the facts. itarian professionals are crying out for ingful gestures of kindness. So allow me to repeat some of those help. The day that he was killed in Vir- facts yet again. We are all hoping they Look, I understand our Democratic ginia Beach, a close coworker of will sink in some time soon. One week colleagues find it extremely difficult to Ryan’s, Christi Dewar, was with him ago this morning, border agents en- put partisanship aside and work with when the shooting started. Ryan told countered the largest group of people the President the American people Christi and other colleagues to barri- attempting an illegal crossing that elected. I think the whole country sees cade themselves in the break room. they have ever, ever seen. They appre- very clearly that Democrats in Con- Christi implored Keith to join them in hended more than 1,000 individuals— gress seem to prefer picking fights with the break room, but he said to her ‘‘I the largest group ever. this President to actually getting have to go check on the other ones.’’ For consecutive months now, the much done. Their partisan spite must Keith left and was soon shot by the men and women who guard our border not prolong this misery any longer. As gunman as he was assisting other co- have apprehended more than 100,000 long as Democrats continue to drag workers in reaching safety. people—100,000. That is each month— their feet on this crisis, as long as they Christi said: 100,000 a month. We are talking about keep slow-walking funding that every- Every time I was upset, [Ryan] would give numbers not seen for more than a dec- one from President Trump to the New me a [big] hug. When I was upset about ade. And, as we all know, in particular, York Times sees is necessary, then, my something, he knew exactly what to say to the amount of families and children are colleagues across the aisle will con- make you smile. He’s the type of person who consistently record-breaking as well. tinue to own the consequences. It is on you know would lay down his life for some- The officials whom we trust to pro- them. one, just like he did. tect our borders—not to mention feed, I hope my Democratic colleagues will Bishop Williams of Faith World Min- clothe, and house these individuals— allow this legislation to move for- istries in Norfolk said that he had have been crying out for months that ward—no more poison-pill policy rid- known Keith and his family for years. their Agencies are stretched literally ers, no more political posturing. It is They were close, a very loving family, to the breaking point. One processing way past time for action. and had just been ‘‘leaders in the center that was designed to hold 125 is I suggest the absence of a quorum. church world,’’ Bishop Williams said. said to hold 900—900. The Director of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ryan Keith Cox was 50 years old the Office of Refugee Resettlement has clerk will call the roll. when he was shot in Virginia Beach. predicted that the program for unac- The legislative clerk proceeded to companied children may exhaust all of f call the roll. its funding this month—this month— REMEMBERING JOSHUA HARDY Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask and need to reduce operations. unanimous consent that the order for Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, Joshua Here is one newspaper reporting on Hardy was 2 years older. He was 52 testimony from the head of the Border the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. years old. He had been working for 41⁄2 Patrol: CRAMER). Without objection, it is so or- years as an engineer and technician for The flood of migrants has overwhelmed the city of Virginia Beach. He was Border Patrol stations and other Federal fa- dered. cilities, forcing immigration agents to re- f raised in Hampton Roads. He came from a really big family, and he was de- lease migrants directly into U.S. border com- GUN VIOLENCE munities with only the hope that they will scribed by his friends and his family as appear for their immigration court hearings. Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, last being incredibly caring, especially So this funding crisis is directly week, a man submitted his 2-weeks’ no- about kids. He didn’t have any children weakening our border security and na- tice to his place of employment in Vir- of his own, but he often watched over tional security. It is directly worsening ginia Beach before going there and his nieces and nephews. the conditions for these men, women, shooting 12 people and injuring 4 oth- One of his nieces, Tasha, remembered and children, and the authorities are ers. He unloaded dozens of rounds in- that he was around a lot. ‘‘He cared pleading for our help. discriminately. In addition to having about me and all of my cousins,’’ she I dare say there are not many occa- two handguns, he had extended ammu- said. ‘‘He was like a father figure to me sions when the editorial board of the nition magazines and a suppressor to because my dad wasn’t around.’’ New York Times has chosen to side muffle the sound of gunfire. In 2011, Joshua actually published a with the Trump administration, but This was the 100th mass shooting in book, called the ‘‘ABC Book on Pro- this crisis is so bad and the next step is America, coming on the 100th day of tecting Yourself from Strangers.’’ so obvious that it has united President the year. This has become a regular The people he worked with remember Trump, Republicans here in Congress, part of life in the United States of being so impressed that Joshua had and the New York Times editorial America—individuals walking into gone above and beyond the call. One of page. I doubt if we will see that again. churches and shopping malls and his colleagues in the engineering de- Here was the title of their editorial schools and places of employment and partment, Larry Knight, gave a copy of about a month ago: ‘‘Congress, Give shooting indiscriminately such that the book to his daughter and his grand- Trump His Border Money.’’ They de- dozens of innocent lives are lost. In son. He remembers Joshua as just al- scribed: most cases, the same kinds of weapons ways having a smile on the job: A humanitarian crisis of overcrowding, dis- are used—semiautomatic rifles, ex- Joshua was one of the nicest men you ease, and chaos. . . . As resources are tended magazines—weapons or compo- would ever care to meet. He was funny and strained and the system buckles, the misery nents of weapons that are banned in kindhearted. [He] would do anything for you. grows. other countries and that were banned f They published that editorial while in this country for a period of time be- REMEMBERING LAQUITA BROWN we were finalizing the disaster funding cause they were believed to have been legislation. There was no reason why so dangerous such that they should Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, the funds to alleviate the humani- have been in the exclusive province of LaQuita Brown was 39 years old. She tarian crisis at the border should not the military and law enforcement. was a public servant from Chesapeake, have been included in that bill, and yet f VA. She had worked in the public my friend, the Democratic leader, works department for more than 4 came to the floor multiple times late REMEMBERING RYAN KEITH COX years. She was a right-of-way agent. last month to call the issue of border Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, Ryan Her friends called her ‘‘Ms. Worldwide’’ funding ‘‘extraneous.’’ Keith Cox was 50 years old when he was because she loved to travel. She had

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.002 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3225 been all around the world, and her so- quite a number of years ago—we saw a ‘‘He was just a lovable kid surviving cial media was plastered with pictures 40-percent reduction in gun homicides his environment,’’ said his uncle. ‘‘And of her travels. in our State. Similarly, when Missouri he knew about family. Family was al- Her father, as any father would be, is went from having a universal back- ways instilled in him.’’ absolutely heartbroken by her death. ground checks requirement to its not Since my life was changed in Decem- He said: having one, the State saw a 40-percent ber of 2012, when 20 first graders were She was just everything. She was every- increase in gun homicides. killed in Sandy Hook, I have tried to thing to me. I know nobody’s perfect—but Not every single one of these 10,000 come down to the floor every couple from the time she was born, she had no deaths was preventable, but many of weeks and tell the stories of victims of faults. them could have been. It is not that we gun violence in this country to try to For the Brown family, the grief sur- don’t know what to do, and it is not put some personality behind the 10,000 rounding LaQuita’s death comes on the that we don’t know what makes this lives that have been lost in the last 100 heels of LaQuita’s brother dying from a country different; it is just that we are days, and I told you about 5 of the vic- hit-and-run driver 3 years ago. Her fa- unwilling to take those steps. tims this morning. ther said that LaQuita helped him Just this past weekend, 52 people Our inaction is complicity. There are through the grief. ‘‘She saved me,’’ he were shot in communities across this tough things, and then there are easy said. ‘‘I wouldn’t have made it through country. There were 10 deaths from things. I get it that there are some that [without her].’’ gunshot wounds in Chicago alone. anti-gun violence measures that I In 100 days into the year, we have had These victims are just as worthy of re- would support that are just too hot for 100 mass shootings. It doesn’t happen membering as the victims in Virginia some Republican Members, but I don’t anywhere else in the world except in Beach or in Sandy Hook or in Park- care what State you are from, 97 per- the United States of America. We can’t land. cent of your constituents, 80 percent of claim to be helpless, and we can’t f your constituents—the vast majority claim to have no solutions because, if REMEMBERING GWAIN BROWN of your constituents—support expand- it only happens here and nowhere else, ing background checks to make sure then there must be something different Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, Gwain that if you buy a gun online or you buy happening here. We can learn. We can Brown was 16 years old. He was a soph- a gun at a gun show, you have to go adapt. omore in high school in Chicago, IL, through a 5-minute background check. It has now been 100 days since the and he was all hyped up to throw him- All of our constituents, no matter House of Representatives passed a uni- self the biggest 16th birthday party whether we represent a blue State or a versal background checks bill, a uni- that his friends had ever seen. At the red State, support extreme risk protec- versal background checks bill that is end of April, he was going to throw tion orders—the idea that you should supported by 90 percent of Americans down. Yet, on April 1, he was standing be able to go to court when somebody and would have a significant downward in front of a gas station when a gun- is on the verge of lashing out against effect on the number of people who are man opened fire and hit Gwain in the someone else or going to hurt them- shot in this country. leg and the chest. selves and take away their guns, at We tend to pay attention as a nation One of his basketball teammates least temporarily. These are things and as a body only when something thought the initial news of Gwain’s that are not controversial anywhere, like Virginia Beach happens, when death was an April Fools’ joke as it except for here, that we could pass. there is a mass shooting of an epic happened on April 1. So, when he heard Since the House passed the back- scale—when 5 or 10 or 20 people lose about it, he just went back to sleep. ground check bill—by the way, with bi- His friends said Gwain was the life of their lives at one time. Yet, since the partisan support—10,000 people have the party and was so energetic. ‘‘I was House passed the universal background died, but there have been 109 mass . . . with him . . . a week ago, and for checks bill, 10,000 people have been shootings. Thirty-one States have had that to happen in this time period, I’m shot and killed in America. That is a a mass shooting; 166 kids have been just in shock.’’ stunning number. killed or injured; 175 teenagers have There have been 10,000 people shot At a vigil, his elementary school principal read an excerpt of something been killed or injured. and killed in America in just the 100 I am on the floor today to send my days since the House passed the uni- he had written well in school. Gwain wrote: ‘‘I want to be a good heartfelt condolences to the families in versal background checks bill, but the son, always be there for my mom and Virginia Beach who continue to mourn vast majority of these individuals were always be there to take care of her.’’ yet another mass shooting. I express, not killed in mass shootings. Most of as I always do, my condolences to the these were suicides. Most of these were f families of gun violence throughout individuals who had taken their own REMEMBERING JAYLIN ELLZEY this country. Eighty to ninety people lives with weapons. Others were acci- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, a cou- lose their life every day from a gunshot dental shootings. Many of them were ple weeks ago, Jaylin Ellzey was a wound. homicides. freshman at Fenger Academy High I am also here today to ask my col- The grief and the pain that comes School in Chicago. According to his leagues to think about why we con- with all of those is no different than uncle, Jacob, he was an outgoing, kind- tinue to refuse to have a debate on a the grief that LaQuita Brown’s family hearted kid. He lived with his mother. piece of legislation that the House is feeling right now. We should care He had two sisters and three brothers. passed 100 days ago in a bipartisan about every single one of these deaths. Jaylin is not around anymore be- fashion. The reason I pegged this to the pas- cause he was one of those victims of Even if you don’t love the version of sage of the background checks bill is gun violence in the city of Chicago. the background checks bill that the that we know that background checks His uncle said: House passed, bring your own version save lives in States that have universal Summer in the city, it’s just something to the floor—bring a different bill that background checks, meaning, if you different. Other kids look forward to going will address the epidemic of gun vio- are getting a gun in a commercial sale, to summer camp. He was just trying to make lence in this country. All I ask is that you need to prove that you are not a sure he lived another day. you don’t do nothing; that you stop criminal or that you are not seriously His uncle, Jacob, began tearing up as your absolute silence in the face of this mentally ill. In the States that have he recalled his favorite memory of epidemic of slaughter. universal background checks, you have Jaylin as a small child. Whenever Let the Senate be the Senate. I heard fewer suicides, and you have fewer Jaylin and his brother would come stay there was a time some years ago when homicides. with their uncle, they would take a the U.S. Senate actually debated legis- Connecticut is a perfect example. bath, and then they would nestle lation. I have read in the history books The research shows that once we amongst the pillows and the blankets, that this is supposedly the greatest de- passed our universal background waiting for their uncle to blast them liberative body in the world. We are checks requirement—and we did it with hot air from a blow dryer. doing no deliberation here. Bill after

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.004 S05JNPT1 S3226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 bill passes the House of Representa- arrive at our southern border are flee- dren. Internally, the Saudi Govern- tives. None of them come before the ing untenable situations—gang vio- ment has conducted a widespread cam- Senate for a vote—no healthcare bills, lence, drug cartels, corruption, domes- paign of political repression, including no immigration bills, no anti-gun vio- tic abuse, economic depravity. If you the imprisonment of women’s rights lence bills. are starving, if you are worried that campaigners. We all know how the I get it that the bills that pass the your child will be mugged, if you are Saudis were responsible for the vicious House probably can’t pass a Repub- worried that your daughter will be torture and chilling murder of a jour- lican-led Senate, but why are we not raped, you ain’t staying there. The nalist and American resident Jamal even trying? Who is in charge here? governments of those countries have Khashoggi. The special interests who want nothing failed to provide safety or security for Despite these gross violations of to happen, the gun lobby, the health people living within their borders in international norms and values, the insurance companies or are we in Nicaragua, in Honduras, and in El Sal- Trump administration has just cozied charge? We are the ones who were vador. Their citizens—or some of up with Crown Prince Muhammad bin elected. We are the Members of the them—feel compelled to embark on a Salman and offered almost no criti- U.S. Senate. We could choose to have dangerous 1,000-mile journey on foot cism. these debates, hash out our differences, rather than stay put because staying We have just learned, according to and see if there is a proposal that 60 of put is even worse for them. reports, that the Trump administra- us could agree on that would do some- These are not evil people. The Presi- tion approved seven transfers of Amer- thing about this unacceptable level of dent would like to make them all out ican nuclear technology to the Saudis, gun violence that plagues this Nation to be drug dealers or criminals. Most of including two after Khashoggi’s mur- on a daily basis. them are poor people who are trying to der. Now the administration is using I yield the floor. escape the dangers created by the prob- its favorite tool, claiming emergency I suggest the absence of a quorum. lems of gang violence, economic hard- powers to justify another 22 arms sales The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ship, social oligarchy. to the Saudis and others, including pre- clerk will call the roll. We Democrats have crafted legisla- cision-guided munitions for Saudi’s op- The senior assistant legislative clerk tion that would help address the prob- erations in Yemen. proceeded to call the roll. lems in those three Central American Has the Trump administration lost Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous con- countries that are causing the mi- all perspective when it comes to Saudi sent that the order for the quorum call grants to flee in the first place. Arabia—providing excuses and cover for the brutal murder of a journalist be rescinded. First, we would allow asylum seekers and American resident, aiding and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to apply for asylum within their own arming the Saudis in a human rights objection, it is so ordered. countries. That thousand-mile trek tragedy in Yemen, which will only f across Mexico is dangerous. It is often expensive. You have to pay a coyote or come back to hurt him in the long run. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY buy off drug dealers or other criminals. What are we doing here? Congress has already voted, in bipar- LEADER Let them apply in Honduras, in El Sal- tisan majorities, to unwind America’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vador, in Guatemala and not amass at involvement in Yemen, which, of Democratic leader is recognized. the border. Second, we provide signifi- course, the President vetoed, and now cant security assistance to Central f we ought to vote to disapprove these American countries to build their ca- TARIFFS arms sales. pacity, crack down on the gangs and Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, yes- The chairman of the Appropriations drug cartels and human trafficking Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, terday on the floor I said I don’t be- that is endemic in those countries, and Senator GRAHAM, urged by our ranking lieve President Trump will follow we would increase the number of immi- member of Foreign Relations and our through on his threat to impose tariffs gration judges and personnel to reduce leader on this issue, Senator MENEN- on Mexico. Why? First, because the the current backlog of cases at the bor- DEZ, has thankfully announced the bi- President has a tendency for bluster. der. partisan effort to do just that. I strong- There are many examples of the Presi- These policies make eminent sense, ly support that effort. dent taking a maximalist position be- and unlike the President’s plan to im- Let me say, my Republican friends, fore eventually backing off and an- pose tariffs on Mexico, our proposals do over the last years of the Obama ad- nouncing some different solution. Nine not threaten the U.S. economy. We ministration, bitterly complained times out of ten, after a few months, would urge our Republican colleagues about the way President Obama used everyone realizes that the so-called so- to join us in this commonsense solu- Executive authority. The amount of lution isn’t real and doesn’t work, but tion. Executive authority used by President the President needs a way out of his When the President inevitably re- Obama could fit in a thimble compared bluster. That may well be true with the treats from his tariff threat—which to the abuse of Executive authority by tariff issue. may be as soon as this afternoon—we President Trump. Yet it seems, in the Second, most Senate Republicans op- should proceed on these commonsense past, our Republican colleagues who so pose the President’s idea of slapping policies, not some fake thing that criticized Obama for much less have tariffs on Mexico. They know how that sounds good in an announcement and been totally silent when President could destabilize our economy and then goes away like we have seen over Trump abuses Executive authority, but Mexico’s and that it could actually and over again when the President con- now maybe there are some green make the migration problem worse. ducts foreign policy—North Korea shoots. Publicly, the President has continued being one of the most notorious exam- Maybe some of our Republican col- the tough talk on tariffs with Mexico— ples. leagues in the Senate are waking up to he responded to my statement on the Over the past year, the Kingdom of the idea that in America we have a floor with a tweet last night—but ulti- Saudi Arabia, despite some positive do- three-branch government, not a one- mately I continue to believe he will mestic reforms, has too often acted branch government, and maybe some of back off. That has been his MO. When like a brute in the Middle East rather our Republican colleagues are recog- he does, I would urge him to consider a than a stabilizing force. nizing that and beginning to act—the real solution to the border problem, I understand that Saudi Arabia wor- possible green shoots. Two instances; not some fake solution that he and the ries about Iran. I share those concerns one is tariffs. Our Republicans don’t Mexicans announce, and then it does about the Iranian Government, but the like these tariffs. Will they have the nothing—they don’t follow through, it Saudis have all too often reacted in the guts, if the President implements doesn’t have effect, whatever. wrong way. In Yemen, the Saudis are them, to oppose the President? We will Here is a commonsense policy that fighting a proxy war that has resulted see. will actually reduce the problems at in untold human suffering and the Now, on Saudi arms sales, a number the border: Many of the migrants that slaughter of innocents of many chil- of Senate Republicans are beginning to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.005 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3227 say we need to constrain the President and I, along with a number of our col- ministration’s latest attacks on cli- the way the Congress has traditionally leagues, will be sending a letter to the mate science. constrained the executive branch. I am chamber, calling on them to speak out I yield the floor. hopeful, but I am also skeptical. against the administration’s effort to f If the past is prologue, my Repub- undermine the ‘‘National Climate As- lican friends will ultimately back sessment.’’ It is not enough to simply RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME down. Leader MCCONNELL, his MO, will say: Oh, well, it is a problem. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under let a few of them off the hook so they Inaction is not an option. They must the previous order, the leadership time can go home and say they supported it do something concrete. This is a con- is reserved. but never enough to make sure Con- crete action we are proposing that will f gress provides an effective check on make a difference. I read in today’s the President. It is sort of a wink and New York Times that companies are CONCLUSION OF MORNING a nod. Well, let’s hope this time it is now beginning to plan for how climate BUSINESS different. Let’s hope that these change will cost them more money in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning murmurings among Republicans about the next 5 years. They don’t think it is business is closed. the Saudi arms sales and about the tar- no problem. They don’t think it is a 30- iffs are real, and they will actually year problem. These companies and f stand up to him, which is what a Con- their interest in their profits—that is EXECUTIVE SESSION gress should do even when they are of how they should be interested, al- the same party as the President. though I would like to see them a little f more interested in workers and com- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR munities and climate. These compa- CLIMATE CHANGE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under nies, for their own bottom lines, are the previous order, the Senate will pro- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, on the saying climate change is real, and we climate, as I have said so many times, ceed to executive session to resume better do something. consideration of the following nomina- no threat poses a greater danger to our Well, one way the chamber can move tion, which the clerk will report. planet than that of climate change. things along is to speak out against The senior assistant legislative clerk The last 5 years have been the warmest this administration in its efforts to un- read the nomination of David on record. There is more carbon dioxide dermine the ‘‘National Climate Assess- Schenker, of New Jersey, to be an As- in the air than any point in human his- ment.’’ For years, this study has been sistant Secretary of State (Near East- tory. Our children and grandchildren the gold standard for climate research ern Affairs). will live with the consequences of the within our government. It is not par- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- decisions we make today. We need all tisan. It is factual; it is based on ator from Tennessee. hands on deck—the Federal Govern- science; and it assesses the long-term Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I ment, local governments, municipali- threats to climate change. ties, corporate leaders, global efforts— The President is sort of, on climate, ask unanimous consent to complete my if we are to meet the challenges of cli- a member of the Flat Earth Society, remarks. mate change head-on, but for years our just denying the facts. It would be as if The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without government has been too slow to act Columbus sailed, and the President objection, it is so ordered. and more often than not we have done still said the earth is flat. That is how (The remarks of Mrs. BLACKBURN per- nothing or very little. he is acting on climate. Well, the taining to the introduction of S. Res. Just yesterday, President Trump Chamber ought to break with that. 233 are printed in today’s RECORD under once again—not based on fact, based on They ought to let science and facts de- ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and whim, as he so often acts—voiced a termine how we act. Joint Resolutions.’’) dangerous skepticism about climate This is a moment when the Chamber Mrs. BLACKBURN. I yield the floor. change while meeting with Prince could actually use its influence to con- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Charles. vince the administration to reverse SASSE). The Senator from Arkansas. Now, one of the biggest reasons for course. If the business community said Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask the slow progress on climate policy has this, it would make a big difference. So unanimous consent that the votes fol- been the oppressive grip of Big Oil, Big this is a moment. Let’s see if the cham- lowing the first vote in the series be 10 Gas, and Big Coal, on our political sys- ber really wants to prove that they are minutes in length—I say again, 10 min- tem. They spent untold millions to de- for climate change. Let’s see. Let’s see. utes in length. bunk climate science and torpedo cli- If they don’t, we ask their members The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there mate legislation. One of the largest who say they believe in climate—and objection? perpetrators has been the U.S. Cham- who are even planning for the problems Without objection, it is so ordered. ber of Commerce, which never reveals we face—to put pressure on them to do VOTE ON SCHENKER NOMINATION its donors and has acted all too often it. Let’s hope. Let’s hope. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as a front for Big Oil. Now, before I yield the floor, I just question is, Will the Senate advise and Recently, as public support for action want to send a kudos—he reminded me consent to the Schenker nomination? upon climate change has grown even that the word ‘‘kudos’’ is singular, not Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask for more overwhelming, the chamber is plural, which I did not know for all of the yeas and nays. starting to sing a different tune. They my years here. Mr. President, I see by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a have launched a campaign for cleaner your reaction, you did not know either. sufficient second? energy sources. They have added a new It is a kudos. So let me gave a kudos to There appears to be a sufficient sec- section to their website, ‘‘Addressing SHELDON WHITEHOUSE’s leadership on ond. Climate Change.’’ They now even say this issue. One of his many positive The clerk will call the roll. that, on this issue, ‘‘inaction is not an traits is he knows grammar and all of The legislative clerk called the roll. option.’’ Well, I could not agree more; that much better than most of us, but Mr. THUNE. The following Senators inaction is not an option, but color me one of his greater traits is how he has are necessarily absent: the Senator skeptical about the chamber. been relentless in pushing forward on from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and I hope to see the chamber follow its climate and on pushing corporate the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). public stance with real action, but America to do more. Further, if present and voting, the until I do, I fear this change is merely I look forward to continuing to work Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- cosmetic. All too often, the big oil and with him to shed light on the role that ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the big coal companies don’t act them- Big Money plays in undermining cli- Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) selves, although some do, but they let mate policy, and I look forward to would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ the chamber do their dirty work for hearing from the chamber of commerce Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the them. So today SHELDON WHITEHOUSE on what they have to say about the ad- Senator from Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH),

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.006 S05JNPT1 S3228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 the Senator from New York (Mrs. the Senator from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from GILLIBRAND), the Senator from GILLIBRAND), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily absent. are necessarily absent. are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there LANKFORD). Are there any other Sen- any other Senators in the Chamber de- any other Senators in the Chamber de- ators in the Chamber desiring to vote siring to vote? siring to vote? or to change their vote? The result was announced—yeas 83, The result was announced—yeas 84, The result was announced—yeas 85, nays 11, as follows: nays 9, as follows: nays 9, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 137 Ex.] [Rollcall Vote No. 138 Ex.] [Rollcall Vote No. 139 Ex.] YEAS—83 YEAS—84 YEAS—85 Barrasso Gardner Portman Baldwin Gardner Portman Baldwin Gardner Reed Bennet Graham Reed Barrasso Graham Reed Barrasso Graham Risch Blackburn Grassley Risch Bennet Grassley Risch Bennet Grassley Roberts Blumenthal Hassan Roberts Blackburn Hassan Roberts Blackburn Hassan Romney Blunt Hawley Romney Blunt Hawley Romney Blunt Hawley Rosen Boozman Heinrich Rosen Boozman Heinrich Rosen Boozman Heinrich Rounds Braun Hoeven Rounds Braun Hoeven Rounds Braun Hoeven Rubio Burr Hyde-Smith Rubio Brown Hyde-Smith Rubio Brown Hyde-Smith Sasse Cantwell Inhofe Burr Inhofe Sasse Burr Inhofe Sasse Scott (FL) Capito Isakson Cantwell Isakson Scott (FL) Cantwell Isakson Schatz Scott (SC) Cardin Johnson Capito Johnson Scott (SC) Capito Johnson Schumer Shaheen Carper Jones Cardin Jones Shaheen Cardin Jones Scott (FL) Casey Kennedy Carper Kaine Shelby Carper Kaine Shelby Scott (SC) Cassidy King Casey Kennedy Sinema Casey Kennedy Sinema Shaheen Collins Lankford Cassidy King Smith Cassidy King Smith Coons Leahy Shelby Collins Lankford Stabenow Collins Lankford Stabenow Cornyn Lee Sinema Coons Leahy Sullivan Coons Leahy Sullivan Cortez Masto Manchin Sullivan Cornyn Lee Tester Cornyn Lee Tester Cotton McConnell Tester Cortez Masto Manchin Thune Cortez Masto Manchin Thune Cramer McSally Thune Cotton McConnell Tillis Cotton McConnell Tillis Crapo Menendez Tillis Cramer McSally Toomey Cramer McSally Toomey Cruz Merkley Toomey Crapo Menendez Udall Crapo Menendez Udall Daines Murkowski Van Hollen Daines Murkowski Van Hollen Cruz Murkowski Van Hollen Durbin Murphy Warner Durbin Murphy Warner Daines Murphy Warner Enzi Murray Whitehouse Enzi Murray Whitehouse Durbin Murray Whitehouse Ernst Paul Wicker Ernst Paul Wicker Enzi Paul Wicker Feinstein Wyden Feinstein Ernst Perdue Perdue Wyden Perdue Wyden Fischer Peters Young Fischer Peters Young Feinstein Peters Young Fischer Portman NAYS—11 NAYS—9 Baldwin Hirono Smith Blumenthal Hirono Merkley NAYS—9 Booker Kaine Stabenow Booker Klobuchar Schatz Blumenthal Hirono Merkley Brown Klobuchar Udall Harris Markey Schumer Booker Klobuchar Schatz Harris Markey Harris Markey Schumer NOT VOTING—7 NOT VOTING—6 Alexander Gillibrand Warren NOT VOTING—6 Alexander Gillibrand Sanders Cruz Moran Alexander Gillibrand Sanders Duckworth Moran Warren Duckworth Sanders Duckworth Moran Warren The nomination was confirmed. The nomination was confirmed. The nomination was confirmed. f f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the motion to re- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR consider is consider made and laid upon The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the table, and the President will be im- clerk will report the next nomination. clerk will report the next nomination. mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- The bill clerk read the nomination of The assistant bill clerk read the tion. Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be nomination of Heath P. Tarbert, of Chairman of the Commodity Futures Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the f Trading Commission. Commodity Futures Trading Commis- CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sion for a term expiring April 13, 2024. question is, Will the Senate advise and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant consent to the Tarbert nomination? question is, Will the Senate advise and to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, I ask consent to the Tarbert nomination? Senate the pending cloture motion, for the yeas and nays. Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I ask which the clerk will state. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a for the yeas and nays. The senior assistant legislative clerk sufficient second? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a read as follows: There appears to be a sufficient sec- sufficient second? CLOTURE MOTION ond. There appears to be a sufficient sec- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The clerk will call the roll. ond. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The bill clerk called the roll. The clerk will call the roll. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Mr. THUNE. The following Senators The senior assistant bill clerk called move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- are necessarily absent: the Senator the roll. nation of Susan Combs, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior. from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Mitch McConnell, Pat Roberts, Steve Senator from Texas (Mr. CRUZ), and the are necessarily absent: the Senator Daines, John Barrasso, Tim Scott, Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and Lindsey Graham, John Boozman, Roger Further, if present and voting, the the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). F. Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Richard Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Further, if present and voting, the Burr, Mike Crapo, David Perdue, John ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea,’’ the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Thune, Tom Cotton, Rick Scott, Mike Senator from Texas (Mr. CRUZ) would ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the Rounds, John Cornyn. have voted ‘‘yea,’’ and the Senator Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) would have would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ imous consent, the mandatory quorum voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the call has been waived. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Senator from Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH), The question is, Is it the sense of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH), the Senator from New York (Mrs. Senate that debate on the nomination

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.001 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3229 of Susan Combs, of Texas, to be an As- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- land Security has not released statis- sistant Secretary of the Interior, shall ator from Texas. tics for the month of May, but I am not be brought to a close? TARIFFS expecting any good news. The yeas and nays are mandatory Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, since As a matter of fact, if nothing under the rule. President Trump announced his intent changes, the pull factors—the reasons The clerk will call the roll. to impose tariffs on goods imported to why people would leave their homes in The senior assistant legislative clerk the United States from Mexico, I have Central America, cross Mexico, and called the roll. been perplexed at the reaction from our make this dangerous trip into the Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Democratic colleagues on both sides of United States—are doing nothing but are necessarily absent: the Senator the Capitol. They seem to have washed getting worse, encouraging more and from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the their hands of the humanitarian crisis more people to take that dangerous Senator from Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY), occurring at the border. trip. and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Again, these are President Obama’s Unlike in previous years, the vast MORAN). words. In 2014 he identified this crush majority of those crossing aren’t from Further, if present and voting, the of humanity coming across from Cen- Mexico, as I said. So far this fiscal Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- tral America into the United States year, 74 percent of the Border Patrol’s ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’, the claiming asylum as a humanitarian apprehensions across the southern bor- Senator from Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY) and security crisis. But our Democratic der were people coming from Guate- would have voted ‘‘yea’’, and the Sen- friends are simply washing their hands mala, Honduras, and El Salvador. And if you talk to the McAllen Sec- ator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) would of any responsibility and have not of- tor Border Patrol chief, he will tell you have voted ‘‘yea.’’ fered any solutions or any ideas on how that last year alone people from 140 dif- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the to solve the problem. ferent countries—140 different coun- Senator from Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH), Perhaps they feel like this is Presi- tries—came across our southern border the Senator from New York (Mrs. dent Trump’s problem, but this is more with Mexico and into the United GILLIBRAND), the Senator from than just the President’s problem. It is States. That is because they realize, if Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- America’s problem and challenge: How you can fly or get any way you can— ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) do we deal with this flood of humanity? are necessarily absent. I would like to be clear on one point. take a boat, swim, get to Central The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there I agree with the President that Mexico America—you can make your way up any other Senators in the Chamber de- needs to do more to staunch the flow of from Central America into the United siring to vote? people across its borders and into the States. The individuals illegally enter- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 56, United States. They must do more and ing our country are overwhelmingly ei- nays 37, as follows: we must do more to stop this mass mi- ther families or unaccompanied chil- [Rollcall Vote No. 140 Ex.] gration, but any action must prioritize dren, which means we don’t have the YEAS—56 both our country’s physical and our facilities, the resources, or legal au- thorities. We need to expeditiously Barrasso Graham Perdue economic security. Blackburn Grassley Portman Tariffs are not my first choice on process them and care for them prop- Blunt Hawley Risch erly. Boozman Hoeven how to address this problem. In fact, Roberts that is not the most responsible way to What is more, 70 percent of unaccom- Braun Hyde-Smith Romney panied children and family unit appre- Burr Inhofe address this. The most responsible way Rounds hensions are occurring in just two sec- Cantwell Isakson Rubio to address it is by taking up, debating, Capito Johnson Sasse tors—El Paso and the Rio Grande Val- Collins Jones and voting on bipartisan legislation Scott (FL) ley—making the State of Texas and its Cornyn Kennedy that would actually fix the vulnerabili- Scott (SC) Cotton King border communities the hardest hit. Shelby ties in our current law that are being We are ground zero for this crisis. As Cramer Lankford exploited by the human smugglers who Crapo Lee Sinema I said, this is equated to an all-out hu- Cruz Manchin Sullivan are charging between $5,000 and $10,000 Thune manitarian crisis along the border. Our Daines McConnell per person to smuggle people from Cen- law enforcement officials, city leaders, Enzi McSally Tillis tral America, across Mexico, and into Ernst Murkowski Toomey nongovernmental organizations—ev- Fischer Murphy Wicker the United States. eryone who wants to treat these mi- Gardner Paul Young Tariffs, on the other hand, would be a grants compassionately and appro- NAYS—37 massive tax. The U.S. Chamber esti- priately is being completely over- mates that Texas alone would face $5.35 whelmed by the massive waves of peo- Baldwin Hassan Schatz billion in increased costs as a result of Bennet Heinrich Schumer ple who are entering our country. Blumenthal Hirono Shaheen a 5-percent tariff that could take effect We need to get to work on both Booker Kaine Smith as early as Monday. This translates short-term and long-term solutions. Brown Klobuchar Stabenow into about $1,000 more on a car. Cardin Leahy First, we need to get additional fund- Tester I am happy that the Vice President Carper Markey Udall ing to the departments and agencies Casey Menendez Van Hollen and Secretary Pompeo are meeting that are trying to manage this crisis Coons Merkley Warner with the Mexican Foreign Minister and Cortez Masto Murray and care for the migrants in their cus- Whitehouse Durbin Peters other officials today. Actually, I am tody. Without action here in Congress, Wyden Feinstein Reed encouraged by the response of the funding could dry up by the end of this Harris Rosen Mexican Government, and I can only month, creating an even more dire sit- NOT VOTING—7 hope that they come up with some sort uation. That should be our most imme- Alexander Gillibrand Warren of agreement so that these tariffs do diate focus—getting funding to the Cassidy Moran not go into effect. agencies responsible for managing this Duckworth Sanders Stronger action by Mexico would be a crisis. I know the appropriators are The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this step in the right direction, but it working on this, and I hope we can vote, the yeas are 56, the nays are 37. doesn’t come close to solving the un- come up with a solution soon because The motion is agreed to. derlying problem. I feel like a broken time is not on our side. But that is not f record at times, constantly reminding a fix; that is a patch. my colleagues here of the challenges Any sort of lasting change cannot be EXECUTIVE CALENDAR we are facing in Texas because of this solved by a funding bill or by tariffs. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The crisis. has to be solved by something only clerk will report the nomination. More than 100,000 people illegally Congress can do—passing legislation The senior assistant legislative clerk crossed our southern border between that addresses the root of the problem. read the nomination of Susan Combs, March and April—100,000. That is not a From what I know, there is only one of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary combined figure. It is about 100,000 bill that would address this humani- of the Interior. each month. The Department of Home- tarian crisis at the border, a bill that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.014 S05JNPT1 S3230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 already has Republican and Demo- some of them simply don’t survive. Immigration and Customs Enforce- cratic support. That is a bill I intro- That is a terrible human tragedy. But ment—the immigration service, and duced called the HUMANE Act. the problem is not trying to create FEMA all working together to assist I have learned a lot when it comes to more medical facilities at the border; migrants and working to process their legislating on immigration issues. A it should be to try to stop people from claims on a timely and respectful basis. lot of folks are more interested in talk- making this dangerous trek in the first Asylum officers would also be required ing about it than they are interested in place. to be onsite to adjudicate claims as finding a solution. But that wasn’t the The HUMANE Act would stop that soon as they could and expedite the en- case when I picked up the phone and practice by clarifying that the Flores tire process, which we hope would called my friend HENRY CUELLAR, a agreement applies only to unaccom- begin to ease the burden of our current Democrat from Laredo, TX. Obviously, panied children, which was the original debilitating immigration court back- I am a Republican. HENRY is a Demo- agreement, not family units as it was log. crat in the House. But he understands subsequently interpreted by another I believe that if we actually did this, this situation better than most, and he court. It would provide more time for people with legitimate claims would has been my consistent ally in working processing and immigration pro- find their claims recognized earlier, on a number of ways to bring common- ceedings to take place before families and people with illegitimate claims sense reform to these issues. could be released from custody. would be returned to their country of We don’t always agree on everything, Under the current practice, because origin, which is the way our laws but we do agree on some things, and the numbers are overwhelming the ca- should be enforced. where we do agree, we work together to pacity of the immigration courts to It is important to recognize that we try to provide effective solutions. As I hear these cases—and there is simply should not only enforce our immigra- mentioned, we introduced the HU- not enough time to get to these cases tion laws; as long as they are on the MANE Act last month, which will when you have to release them in 20 books, we ought to use the time-hon- make targeted, long-overdue reforms days—they are given a notice to appear ored principle of deterrence. In other to our immigration system. Impor- for a future court date. Guess what. words, if people realize they are paying tantly, it includes provisions that both The vast majority of them simply don’t good money to try to make their way Republicans and Democrats should be show up for that court hearing, and into the United States in the hands of able to agree on. First, it closes a they remain in the United States per- a human smuggler but because of the major loophole that is often exploited haps for the rest of their lives unless, way we have corrected and reformed by families and the human smugglers perhaps, they get picked up for an un- our laws, it is no longer possible to ex- who move them across the border ille- related crime. ploit the vulnerabilities of the system, gally. This is the Flores settlement Our legislation would require that all fewer and fewer of them will actually agreement. This is a lawsuit and a set- accompanied children be processed ex- start that trek—that dangerous trek tlement. actly the same, regardless of their from their home in Central America. Flawed court rulings have looked at country of origin. So deterrence is something we need the Flores settlement and have turned Under current law, children from to use on our side, and right now there this once well-intentioned agreement Mexico or Canada can be promptly re- is no deterrence because the smugglers into a major pull factor for migrants turned home. But the process for other know this is a money-making machine hoping to game the system. They know countries moves much more slowly and for them. They care nothing about the we can’t detain children and family represents another vulnerability in our people involved. They are commodity units for more than 20 days, and they legal authorities. I believe we should agnostic. They will just as soon traffic are using it against us to game the sys- make every effort to safely return all someone for sex as they will move a tem, to win, to successfully place peo- children to their home countries as migrant from Central America for eco- ple into the United States because we soon as possible, regardless of what nomic reasons or move drugs from simply don’t have the authorities to country they are from. across the border into the United detain them until they can present This bill includes other provisions to States. We need to deter all sorts of their claims to an immigration judge. protect children who have been criminal activity like that. Rather than single adults arriving at brought to our border, such as biomet- In addition to these changes, the leg- the border alone, we know that the ric screening to ensure that they are islation also includes other provisions smugglers are sending children, some- literally the biological offspring of the that I think are just commonsense im- times unaccompanied, sometimes pos- people who claim to be their parents provements, like additional Customs ing as a family unit when they are not rather than a human trafficker. and Border Protection personnel and even biologically related—so much It would also place prohibitions on training for CBP and ICE employees that the Department of Homeland Se- certain individuals who would serve as who work with children. curity has now been giving DNA test- guardians. For example, no child There is one last point on what is ing to determine whether an adult is should be released into the custody of a happening at the border and its impact falsely claiming a child to be their bio- sex offender or human trafficker. We on the economy and trade. In Laredo, logical offspring so that they can make don’t have that confidence now. TX alone—I think it just surpassed Los their way into the country, exploiting The HUMANE Act would enable fam- Angeles as the largest port of entry the gaps and loopholes that I have ilies to stay together. There has been a into the United States—there are be- talked about. lot of discussion about separation of tween 14,000 and 16,000 trucks a day Children are literally being kid- children from their families. We want that traverse the U.S.-Mexico border napped to serve as free tickets into the them to stay together. I think we all between Nuevo Laredo and Laredo. A United States. Tragically, they are agree that should be the standard, but lot of that is a part of the manufac- often abused, physically or sexually, we also need to streamline the proc- turing process, which happens on both along the way, and many arrive at our essing of those in custody. sides of the border. But when these border in critical health. Consistent with the recommenda- trucks can’t make their way across the I have shared the concern expressed tions by the bipartisan Department of border on a timely basis, then that by Members of Congress on both sides Homeland Security Advisory Com- means the parts or the manufacturing of the aisle when we see children die in mittee, the bill would require the De- processes fall apart—and the border some of our facilities along the border, partment of Homeland Security to es- economies. but that is not because they got sick tablish at least four regional proc- I would argue the larger economy in there in the first place. They got ill on essing centers along the southern bor- the United States is threatened when the way, coming from Central America, der to house and process these families. just-in-time inventory control no across Mexico, into the United States, They would literally serve as a one- longer works. If you are living in De- suffering from exposure, being exposed stop shop, with Department of Home- troit, MI, and you are expecting that to all sorts of infectious diseases. By land Security personnel, folks from the delivery of a part coming from the time they get into U.S. custody, Custom and Border Protection, ICE— Mexico will make its way to Michigan

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.016 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3231 in time to build a car, you can’t do it. tions. Specifically, it would make ‘‘im- hended at our border, including 75,000 Eventually, this is going to damage our proper interference in U.S. elections’’ a families and 41,000 unaccompanied chil- economy and kill jobs. violation of immigration law. dren. Now, 2 years later, the numbers So I would like to reiterate, in con- Given the ongoing threat to the are dramatically higher under Presi- clusion, that the HUMANE Act is bi- United States in terms of the integrity dent Trump’s watch. Only 6 months partisan; it is bicameral; and it would of our electoral process from Russian into this fiscal year 2019, 361,000 people provide real relief for folks in Texas interference, we need to ensure that we have already been apprehended at the and other border states who are strug- are denying—and, if necessary, revok- border. It was 303,000 over a 12-month gling to manage the crisis. Most impor- ing—any visas to foreign nationals who period 2 years ago, when the President tantly, it would be a much more hu- seek to improperly interfere in our took office; now, 361,000 in 6 months, mane way to treat these children and elections. including 189,000 families and 36,000 un- families who are flooding across our One of the most important accompanied children. That is more southern border. takeaways from the Mueller report is total apprehensions in the first half of I know most of our congressional that Russia successfully attacked this year, in the first 6 months, than Democratic friends have adopted the America in 2016 by doing everything it all 12 months of 2017. posture of reflexively standing against could to undermine our election proc- The Department of Homeland Secu- the President on anything and every- ess. rity has been engulfed in Trumpian thing he asks for rather than standing Page 1 of the Mueller report says: chaos. In less than 21⁄2 years of the for policies that would actually become ‘‘The Russian government interfered in Trump administration, there have al- the law and make the situation better. the 2016 presidential election in sweep- ready been four heads of the Depart- I think this is a much better solution ing and systematic fashion.’’ ment of Homeland Security—four—in than tariffs on Mexican goods brought The report detailed numerous exam- 21⁄2 years: Secretary John Kelly, Acting into the United States. ples of Russian interference, including Secretary Elaine Duke, Secretary The President’s team is negotiating an ‘‘intelligence-gathering mission’’ Kirstjen Nielsen, and now Acting Sec- the United States-Mexico-Canada that employees of the Internet Re- retary Kevin McAleenan. Within the Agreement, the USMCA, and I am search Agency—also known as the Department of Homeland Security, hopeful we can get that passed here in IRA—took in June of 2014. The IRA was there have already been, under this ad- the Congress once it is sent over from the Russian troll farm that waged in- ministration, in a little over 2 years, the administration. But I worry that formation warfare against the 2016 four Acting Directors of Immigration not only are these tariffs that are po- election with stolen identities, fake so- and Customs Enforcement and three tentially being placed on goods brought cial media accounts, fake campaign nominees to head this agency. in the United States going to hurt our events, and even attacking the voter Under President Trump, ICE has booming economy and jobs here, they list for the State of Illinois. never had a Director confirmed by this also are going to jeopardize the passage The report and the earlier indictment Republican-controlled Senate, which of the USMCA—the successor to of several IRA employees noted that spends all of its time approving nomi- NAFTA, which I think we should all two of the Russians arrived in the nees. The Trump administration has acknowledge is a big, positive develop- United States for a 3-week trip ‘‘for the never had a Director of ICE confirmed ment for the administration. Why purpose of collecting intelligence to in- because the proposed nominees’ names would we jeopardize the passage of the form [IRA’s] operations.’’ keep changing. In fact, every major po- USMCA? Why would we hurt our econ- The DETER Act would respond to sition at the Department of Homeland omy while trying to punish Mexico for threats like this, barring foreign actors Security is now held by a temporary not doing more—which they should do from traveling to our country to inter- appointee not confirmed by the Sen- to stop the illegal passage of people fere in our elections. I thank my col- ate—not confirmed by the Republican- across their country when there is a leagues for supporting this important controlled Senate. reasonable and responsible alternative. legislation which was approved on A major front in President Trump’s I urge all of my colleagues to take a Monday night. I hope the U.S. House of war on immigrants has been his attack serious look at the HUMANE Act so we Representatives will quickly pass it on Dreamers. Dreamers are young im- can finally do our part, which only we and send it to the President’s desk for migrants who came to the United in Congress can do to stem the flow of his signature. States as infants, toddlers, and chil- Central American migrants who are This should be the first of many steps dren. They have gone to school with flooding our borders and to prevent Congress takes to deter and punish fu- our kids. They have given back to their criminals and human smugglers from ture election interference by the Rus- communities as teachers, nurses, engi- infiltrating our country as they are sians or by any foreign power. neers, and even soldiers. They are doing now. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT American in every way except for their I yield the floor. Mr. President, as a Presidential can- official immigration status. I suggest the absence of a quorum. didate, Donald Trump campaigned on a In 2010, I joined with the late Repub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The promise to the American people that lican Senator Dick Lugar of Indiana, clerk will call the roll. he would ‘‘get tough’’ on immigrants on a bipartisan basis, calling on Presi- The senior assistant legislative clerk and secure our border. We heard it loud dent Obama to use his legal authority proceeded to call the roll. and clear, didn’t we. The wall was to be to try to protect these Dreamers from Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask built by the Mexicans, accusing Mexi- deportation. President Obama re- unanimous consent that the order for cans coming into this country of being sponded by creating the Deferred Ac- the quorum call be rescinded. murderers and rapists. We heard it over tion for Childhood Arrivals Program, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and over and over again. known as DACA. objection, it is so ordered. Now, more than 2 years into the DACA provided a temporary 2-year DETER ACT Trump administration, it is clear that legal status to Dreamers if they Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I want the President has failed in his efforts stepped forward, paid a filing fee, went to thank my colleagues for supporting on immigration—especially when it through a criminal background check, the Defending Elections against Trolls comes to families and children. It is registered with the government, and from Enemy Regimes Act, aka the obvious our southern border today is had nothing in their background that DETER Act, a bipartisan piece of legis- much less secure than it was when would disqualify them from staying in lation I introduced with the chairman Donald Trump took office. the United States. of the Judiciary Committee, Senator Take a look at these numbers. They More than 800,000 of these young peo- LINDSEY GRAHAM, Senator tell the story, a dramatic story. In fis- ple came forward. They received DACA BLUMENTHAL, and Senator GRASSLEY. cal year 2017, which was the end of the protection. DACA has really given This legislation would prevent for- Obama administration and the begin- them their first chance, on a 2-year re- eign regimes from exploiting U.S. im- ning of the Trump administration, in newable basis, to not be afraid of de- migration laws to undermine U.S. elec- 12 months, 303,000 people were appre- portation and to be able to legally

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.017 S05JNPT1 S3232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 work and go to school in the United coin to commemorate women’s suf- fulfill a campaign promise that he told States. They used that opportunity frage. I was happy to support that, but us over and over and over again would well. They became soldiers of the that is what we did yesterday. be paid for by Mexico. United States, engineers, teachers, What happened across the Rotunda in The Trump government shutdown small business owners, and medical the House of Representatives? Yester- paralyzed our immigration courts. For professionals, but on September 5, 2017, day the House of Representatives re- 35 days, they saw their backlogs in- President Donald Trump repealed this sponded to President Trump’s cruel de- crease. The backlog has already grown program. Hundreds of thousands of cision on DACA and TPS. The House by close to 300,000 cases pending before Dreamers faced losing their work per- passed the American Dream and Prom- those courts in the last two years. mits and being deported to countries ise Act on a bipartisan vote of 237 to These courts play a critical role in they barely knew. 187. processing cases of immigrants seeking President Trump also terminated the I went over to stand on the floor of asylum at our border. temporary protected status program— the House, where I served for a number Within the last week, the President known as TPS—for more than 300,000 of years, just to hear the debate and to has said he will impose tariffs on all immigrants. TPS allows nationals of thank my colleagues for their leader- goods coming into the United States another country who were in the ship. I want to call out especially the from Mexico, which will raise prices on United States to stay here legally if it statements that were made and the American consumers, kill jobs in is too dangerous to return to their support given by Speaker NANCY America, and once again put the bur- country. The termination of this pro- PELOSI, Majority Leader STENY HOYER, den—the political burden—on farmers gram by President Trump jeopardizes Judiciary Committee Chairman JERRY in the United States, including in Illi- the safety of these immigrants, and NADLER, Immigration Subcommittee nois. The administration and its Repub- many of them with American children, Chair ZOE LOFGREN, and the lead spon- lican allies in Congress argue that crit- who number in the thousands. sors of the bill Congresswoman LUCILLE ical humanitarian protections for fami- When he announced the repeal of ROYBAL-ALLARD, Congresswoman lies and children are the real problem DACA, President Trump called on Con- NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, Congresswoman here. They claim with a straight face gress to ‘‘legalize DACA,’’ but then he YVETTE CLARKE, and my friend and fel- that we can better protect these mi- turned around and rejected numerous low Illinoisan Congressman CHUY grants by making it easier to detain bipartisan proposals to protect the GARCI´A. them indefinitely and deport them Dreamers. This vote was especially important Last year, I worked with Senator to me because this legislation that without any due process. But if people were migrating to the United States LINDSEY GRAHAM, the Republican they passed yesterday in the House of because of the so-called legal loop- chairman of the Senate Judiciary Com- Representatives includes the Dream holes, which the administration keeps mittee, to craft a bipartisan agreement Act. It was 19 years ago that I intro- talking about, they would be coming that included the Dream Act and path duced the first DREAM Act, bipartisan from all over the region. They are not. to citizenship for TPS holders. How- legislation that would give Dreamers a The vast majority of families and chil- ever, President Trump profanely re- chance to earn their way to legal sta- dren are not coming from Mexico but jected my legislation in a tense meet- tus and citizenship. from the three countries in the North- ing in the Oval Office. Now the eyes of hundreds of thou- Instead, the President tried to put ern Triangle, as I mentioned earlier. sands of Dreamers have moved across In April, I visited the port of entry in the entire hard-line immigration agen- the Capitol and are focused on the Sen- El Paso, TX, and a nearby Border Pa- da on the backs of the Dreamers. He ate. They are counting on us to solve trol station. What I saw in those over- said he would only support legalization the DACA crisis that President Trump crowded facilities was heartbreaking. for these young people if Congress has created. Will Majority Leader Sen- There are detention cells where these passed his plan—his complete plan— ator MCCONNELL of Kentucky give migrants are being held. Over the door which would, among other things, slash them a chance? I certainly hope so. of one of these cells, which has a win- legal immigration by more than 40 per- The Senate should send the American dow that you can look into, it says: cent. Dream and Promise Act to the Presi- ‘‘Capacity: 35.’’ I counted close to 150 There is a lot of debate in this coun- dent’s desk for his signature. men standing shoulder to shoulder in try about immigration, for sure, but we The Senate also has a responsibility that detention cell. They are served usually agree on a couple basics: First, to address the humanitarian crisis at their meals, and they eat them stand- we are a nation of immigrants. Second, our southern border, a crisis which this ing up. There is room for maybe 20 or many immigrants come to this country administration has made much, much 30 to sit on benches. The rest stand all and work extremely hard for their fam- worse. day and take turns at night lying on ilies, for their future, creating busi- When this President threatens to the floor. There is not room for them. nesses and opportunities at great per- shut down the border, which he has on I have since been told that this cell has sonal sacrifice. The notion by some many occasions, it is like a neon sign increased its numbers from 150 to 200. that we would cut back on legal immi- to the smugglers to use this threat to Next door to that cell was a sign out- gration to this country at a time when encourage more desperate families to side of the door that read ‘‘Capacity: we desperately need increases in our flee toward our border. 16.’’ Inside that cell, I counted about 75 workforce is so shortsighted. When the President says he is going women, including nursing mothers This plan to slash legal immigration to block all assistance to the Northern with their babies. I have been told that by more than 40 percent by President Triangle countries of El Salvador, Gua- this number has since dramatically in- Trump was rejected by the bipartisan temala, and Honduras and shut down creased as well. Senate. It would have been the largest any avenues for legal migration, he How long will they be in these cells? cut in legal immigration in almost a just guarantees that more refugees in I am told anywhere from 3 days to 6 century. The President would have desperation will head to our borders. weeks. As I said, one of the women taken our Nation back to one of the Earlier this year, the President cells had a capacity of 16. I looked in darkest chapters, when we were closing forced the longest government shut- there, and it was painful to catch the immigration to certain groups across down in the history of the United eyes of those who are being held there, the board, discriminating against them States, 35 days—35 days, when men and and they mouthed the word ‘‘Help.’’ in terms that are largely unacceptable women who serve in our government in It has reached a point where over 20 to America today. Thank goodness, the important jobs like air traffic control Senators have joined me in writing to Senate rejected this plan by a bipar- at our airports were denied their pay. the International Red Cross, which in- tisan supermajority. Why would the President do this to spects prison facilities around the Yesterday was quite a day here on these men and women and to others, world. We asked them to inspect our Capitol Hill. The legislative achieve- thousands of others, in our Federal detention facilities on America’s bor- ment of the U.S. Senate yesterday: a workforce? It was his desperate pursuit der. It was a sad day to make the re- unanimous consent request to strike a of his beloved border wall so he could quest, but it had to be made.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.019 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3233 I also asked the DHS Acting Inspec- that to happen. We have to have stand- solutions. They want us to work on a tor General to investigate these Border ards when it comes to immigration. bipartisan basis. We have a chance and Patrol facilities. Last week, the In- Once we have established those three an opportunity. spector General’s Office at DHS re- standards, shouldn’t we come together, The House of Representatives’ action leased a report detailing the inhumane Democrats and Republicans, and re- yesterday, I hope, is the beginning of a and dangerous overflow of migrants at write our immigration laws, this bro- meaningful dialogue to deal with this the El Paso port of entry. The Inspec- ken system that has led to this point? crisis. tor General’s Office found that over- It will not be solved by threats of I yield the floor. crowding was ‘‘an immediate risk to walls, by threats of closing the borders, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- the health and safety of detainees and by threats of cutting off foreign aid. TON). The Senator from South Dakota. DHS employees.’’ That makes the situation even worse, ECONOMIC GROWTH While we fail to even debate this and, sadly, President Trump has prov- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, our econ- issue here in Washington, we cannot en that point in the 2-plus years he has omy has made tremendous strides over overlook the inhumane conduct that is been in office. the past 2 years. Americans on the occurring at the border. We are better I am serious about addressing this, whole have access to more jobs, higher than that. deadly serious about what it means to wages, and more opportunities. Unfor- This notion of zero tolerance, where Dreamers and people here in temporary tunately, our Nation’s agricultural we separated 2,880 infants and toddlers protected status. In February, after the economy is trailing behind the broader from their parents, some of whom it President finally ended his government economy. took months to bring back together— shutdown, I helped write an omnibus A combination of low commodity to me, that does not speak well of who appropriations bill. We put $564 million prices, protracted trade disputes, and we are as a nation. in the bill for inspection equipment so natural disasters and weather-related Look at this picture that was taken we could scan and x ray every car and issues have left many farmers and by the IG at one of the cells. Their truck coming into the United States ranchers struggling. Nationwide, net faces are blanked out, but it gives an and grab the narcotics at the border farm income is about half of what it idea of the mass of humanity I count- before they make it to my hometown was in 2013—half. ed—the IG found 76 women were in a and yours. I hope we all agree on that. In my home State of South Dakota, cell for 12 people. There was $414 million in that bill for farmers and ranchers are currently fac- The Inspector General’s report said humanitarian assistance. I can’t tell ing the fallout from severe winter that the Department of Homeland Se- you how that is being spent. storms, heavy rainfall, bomb cyclones, curity has been aware of the situation We could do more to make sure that and spring flooding. Less than half of in El Paso for months but has not iden- even in the midst of political con- this year’s acreage intended for corn tified a process to alleviate over- troversy, our border is secure and our has been planted. Compare that to this crowding. Meanwhile, weeks ago, treatment of these desperate people is time last year, when 96 percent of our months ago, Congress passed an emer- humane and that we will be able to an- State’s corn was in the ground and gency appropriation of hundreds of mil- swer to history for how we are con- growing. Today, just 14 percent of lions of dollars for humanitarian care ducting ourselves. South Dakota’s soybeans have been of these people at the border. It isn’t as Democrats have introduced the Cen- planted, compared to 83 percent this if we haven’t given the administration tral America Reform and Enhancement time last year. To make matters worse, resources to deal with at least the im- Act as a comprehensive response to for many farmers, this year’s planting mediate crisis on their hands. The IG this problem. season is already over, as their land is report said that DHS has been aware of We need to address the root causes in completely flooded and will not dry out this situation for months, but they the Northern Triangle countries that in time for anything to be planted. haven’t taken measures to deal with it. are driving these migrants here. Other States that produce the bulk of This report called on them to take im- We need to crack down on the cartels our country’s corn and soybeans are mediate steps. and traffickers who are exploiting facing similar planting challenges. The Department of Homeland Secu- these migrants. There have been some recent wins for rity gave a target completion date of We need to provide for in-country farmers and ranchers. The administra- November 30, 2020—a year and a half processing, which the Obama adminis- tion’s announcement that it is lifting from now—for the completion of a cen- tration provided for and the Trump ad- the ban on the year-round sale of E15— tralized processing center in El Paso. ministration eliminated. What it 15 percent ethanol-blended fuel—is The Inspector General found this re- meant was that residents in those great news for corn producers in South sponse completely inadequate, and so three countries did not have to make a Dakota and around the Nation. It is a do I. dangerous and expensive trip across big win for consumers, too, who will Democrats are serious about address- Mexico to our border to find out if they have access to this cleaner, lower cost ing this situation. There are some bot- were eligible for asylum; they could do fuel during the summer driving season tom-line standards that I think we all it in their home country. The Obama for the first time. I have spent nearly should look to. administration had that program. The my entire time in the Senate advo- First, we need border security, there Trump administration eliminated it, cating for higher blends of ethanol, and is no doubt in my mind. In an age of and people started making that trip I am pleased the Trump administration terrorism, with the worst drug epi- across Mexico to test whether they has followed through on its commit- demic in the history of the United were legally eligible to stay in this ment to address this issue. States, I want to know who is crossing country. Another recent win was Japan’s an- our border and what they are bringing. In that Democratic bill, we eliminate nouncement that it was lifting age lim- Every American should want to know. immigration court backlogs so that its on U.S. beef imports, giving Amer- Secondly, there is no excuse for al- asylum claims could be processed more ica’s ranchers full access to the Japa- lowing a dangerous person to come into quickly. nese market. CNBC reports that the this country. If we know they are dan- We stand ready to work on smart, ef- U.S. Meat Export Federation predicts gerous, they are not welcome. And if fective, and humane border security that Japan’s move could increase U.S. they are here in any questionable sta- policies. But the President needs to be beef sales to Japan by $150 million to tus and a danger to America, they have part of the solution. If this is about his $200 million per year. to go. reelection, appealing to his base, and While these victories are important, Third—and it pains me to say this as being tougher and tougher, I could tell there is a lot more work to be done to the son of an immigrant woman, but it him: It is not working, Mr. President. get our Nation’s farmers and ranchers is a fact—we cannot absorb all of the It is not working for the good of this back on their feet. I hear regularly people in the world who want to come country. Perhaps your political base from South Dakota ag producers about to the United States. It is not economi- finds it appealing, but I think the the challenges they are facing, and I cally or even physically possible for American people are now looking for constantly share their concerns with

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.021 S05JNPT1 S3234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 the administration, whether I am committed to doing everything I can to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without meeting with the President or other of- address their needs here in Wash- objection, it is so ordered. ficials. ington. In addition to working on trade GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH One of the biggest things we can do issues and farm bill implementation, I Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, this for our Nation’s farmers and ranchers am working with the Department of weekend another community was torn is secure trade deals that will open new Agriculture’s Risk Management Agen- apart by gun violence. Once again, poli- markets for American agricultural cy to ensure that our farmers are ticians do what so many politicians in products. treated fairly under crop insurance pre- this body do. They offer thoughts and I support the President’s efforts to vent plant and cover crop rules. prayers to the people of Virginia secure more favorable treatment for I have been working with the Agri- Beach, and then they move on. It is American products and his determina- culture Department to make certain tragic, and it is obscene how routine tion to ensure that China honors the the recently announced second round this has become in our country and trade commitments it has made, but I of Market Facilitation Program pay- how routine that reaction from far too believe we need to wrap up negotia- ments do not affect this year’s planting many politicians—from the White tions on these various agreements we decisions. I have also requested that House on down—has become. are discussing as quickly as possible. this second round of MFP payments This month we mark Gun Violence Along with increased market access, provide equitable assistance to all pro- Awareness Month, but in our country farmers and ranchers need certainty ducers, especially those with failed and every month, every week, and every about what international markets are damaged crops or who were prevented day we endure senseless gun violence. going to look like. from planting this year’s crops due to Congress has ignored for too long the I am committed to doing everything adverse weather. millions of Americans who want rea- I can to advance trade agreements with And, as I said, I will continue to push sonable gun safety measures instead of Japan and with the European Union. I for trade agreements with China and doing the bidding of the gun lobby. am also doing everything I can to move other countries so that our Nation’s We cannot say we are doing what it the United States-Mexico-Canada free- farmers receive a check from the sale takes to keep our country safe until we trade agreement through Congress in of their products overseas instead of are finally willing to pass common- the near future. This agreement would from the Department of Agriculture. sense laws to protect all Americans benefit American agriculture, create I also recently led a letter to the from gun violence. Many of us have jobs, and grow our economy, and we President in support of Governor tried. should pass it as soon as possible. We Noem’s request for a major disaster I supported the original Federal as- should be wary of any action that declaration in South Dakota, and 2 sault weapons ban in 1994. I joined with might jeopardize this trade agreement weeks ago I voted in favor of the Addi- many of my colleagues to vote to and the markets it will open for our tional Supplemental Appropriations renew it after Sandy Hook. Weapons of producers. Act, which would provide additional war and assault weapons do not belong Another issue of concern to farmers disaster funding for States and Terri- on our streets. and ranchers is the implementation of tories harmed by last year’s hurricanes We have tried to pass legislation to the 2018 farm bill. Getting a pro-agri- and wildfires and this year’s flooding. close loopholes in our background culture, pro-farmer bill to the Presi- The bill also includes $3 billion to pro- check system so that people who buy dent was one of my top priorities last vide assistance for farmers’ crop losses guns on the internet or at gun shows year, and I am proud of the bill we de- from the 2018 and 2019 natural disas- have to go through the same back- livered. ters. ground checks as law-abiding gun own- I took ideas and suggestions from Our Nation’s farmers and ranchers ers who buy their guns at stores in South Dakota farmers and ranchers have a tough, backbreaking job. In- Ohio. and developed more than 40 proposals stead of air-conditioned and heated of- After the tragedy at the Pulse night- aimed at making life better for Amer- fices, they labor in the hot Sun, the club in Orlando, we tried to pass legis- ican agricultural producers. Nearly 20 cold rain, and the snow. They start lation to prevent people on the ter- of my proposals were included in the their days before the Sun rises and rorist watch list from buying guns. If final bill, including my new short- often end them long after the Sun falls. you are too dangerous to get on an air- term, soil-building conservation pro- Most Americans never think about the plane—if the government says you gram for farmers who don’t want to tie blood, sweat, and tears that have gone up ground for 10 years or more in the into that loaf of bread or that gallon of can’t ride in the plane because you are Conservation Reserve Program. milk that they grab off the grocery on the terrorist watch list—it should Now that the farm bill is law, we store shelf, but we are all the bene- be too dangerous for you to buy a dead- have to make sure that it is imple- ficiaries of the hard work and the dedi- ly weapon. But this body is so, so in mented in a timely manner and as Con- cation of our Nation’s farmers and the pocket of the NRA that they will gress intended. I have spent years ranchers. It is an honor to represent so not even pass legislation like that. The pushing for an increase in the Con- many of these hard-working people gun lobby, again, stood in the way. We servation Reserve Program’s acreage here in the Senate. know what happened each and every cap, and we finally got a substantial To South Dakota’s farmers and time. They stood in the way, despite increase in last year’s bill. ranchers, I want to say I hear you. I the fact that the laws we are talking The Department of Agriculture needs know that things have been incredibly about would not undermine the rights to expedite both general and continual tough for you all over the past few of law-abiding gun owners. CRP signups to allow farmers to take years. I know that you are fighting I respect the rights of hunters, of col- full advantage of that cap increase. I through a lot of challenges, and I am lectors, and of responsible law-abiding have been strongly urging the Depart- committed to making sure that Wash- gun owners. No one is trying to take ment to make sure that farmers can ington addresses your priorities, and I away their guns. When our students sign up in a timely manner. Taking will do everything that I can to make aren’t safe in our schools, it is clear millions of acres of environmentally sure that you have access to the sup- that something has to be done. When sensitive land out of crop production in port and the resources you need to con- workers aren’t safe on the job, it is the next year could have a big impact tinue feeding our Nation and the world. clear that we have to do something. on the farm economy by driving up I yield the floor. When too many Americans don’t feel commodity prices and increasing farm- I suggest the absence of a quorum. safe going about their daily lives in ers’ profits, but in order for this to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The their communities, we can’t sit here happen, we need to make sure that clerk will call the roll. and do nothing. farmers can get their least productive The legislative clerk proceeded to We will not give up on making our land enrolled in the CRP program and call the roll. country safer. We will keep working out of crop production by next year. Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask until we get weapons of war out of our South Dakota farmers and ranchers unanimous consent that the order for schools, out of our workplaces, out of are the lifeblood of our State, and I am the quorum call be rescinded. our neighborhoods, and out of our

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.022 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3235 places of worship. Creating change in MCCONNELL for scheduling this vote NOT VOTING—7 our country isn’t easy. It requires and encourage every Member of this Alexander Markey Warren going up against powerful special inter- Chamber to vote in favor of confirma- Booker Moran ests. Few are as powerful as the NRA. tion. Gillibrand Sanders Change never starts in Washington. We Mr. BROWN. I suggest the absence of The nomination was confirmed. make progress because of grassroots a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under movements of Americans all across our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the previous order, the motion to re- country demanding action. From clerk will call the roll. consider is considered made and laid Marches for Our Lives to the Women’s The bill clerk proceeded to call the upon the table, and the President will March, to the activism around the Af- roll. be immediately notified of the Senate’s fordable Care Act, Americans proved Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask action. again and again and again the power of unanimous consent that the order for The Senator from Louisiana. activism. Mothers and fathers, stu- the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask dents and teachers all across this coun- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the remaining try who stood up and marched for gun objection, it is so ordered. votes in this series be 10 minutes in safety are the people we sent here to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The length. serve, not the special interest gun question is, Will the Senate advise and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there lobby. consent to the Combs nomination? objection? I hope my colleagues will not so eas- Mr. BROWN. I ask for the yeas and Without objection, it is so ordered. ily forget what happened in Virginia nays. f Beach and at the Poway synagogue and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a CLOTURE MOTION in Pittsburgh and in Parkland and in sufficient second? Orlando and at the Capital Gazette in There appears to be a sufficient sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Annapolis and in Las Vegas and in ond. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, Sandy Hook and in our neighborhoods The clerk will call the roll. which the clerk will state. around this country every month, The bill clerk called the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk read as every week, and every day. Mr. THUNE. The following Senators follows: NOMINATION OF SUSAN COMBS are necessarily absent: the Senator CLOTURE MOTION Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and have come to the floor to speak in the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- strong support of the nomination of Further, if present and voting, the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Ms. Susan Combs, of Texas, to be As- Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- sistant Secretary for Policy, Manage- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the nation of Ryan T. Holte, of Ohio, to be a ment, and Budget at the Department of Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Judge of the United States Court of Federal the Interior. would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Claims for a term of fifteen years. This is one of five Assistant Sec- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Mitch McConnell, Roy Blunt, Joni Ernst, retary positions at Interior, and, as the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), Steve Daines, Roger F. Wicker, John title suggests, it is critical to the De- the Senator from New York (Mrs. Thune, Roy Blunt, Thom Tillis, John Kennedy, John Boozman, Pat Roberts, partment’s ability to function. The in- GILLIBRAND), the Senator from Massa- Mike Rounds, John Cornyn, Richard dividual who holds this position is re- chusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator sponsible for overseeing everything Burr, John Barrasso, Lindsey Graham, from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Rick Scott. from the annual budget request to fi- Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. WAR- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- nancial management, procurement, REN) are necessarily absent. imous consent, the mandatory quorum and policy and program analysis. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The President’s nominee, Susan call has been waived. PERDUE). Are there any other Senators The question is, Is it the sense of the Combs, is very well qualified. She has in the Chamber desiring to vote or to Senate that debate on the nomination previously served as a State represent- change their vote? ative, as agriculture commissioner, and of Ryan T. Holte, of Ohio, to be a Judge The result was announced—yeas 57, as comptroller in her home State of of the United States Court of Federal nays 36, as follows: Texas. Over the years, Ms. Combs has Claims for a term of fifteen years, shall worked extensively with the Depart- [Rollcall Vote No. 141 Ex.] be brought to a close? ment of the Interior, including the U.S. YEAS—57 The yeas and nays are mandatory Fish and Wildlife Service, which has Barrasso Gardner Paul under the rule. helped her gain substantive expertise Blackburn Graham Perdue The clerk will call the roll. Blunt Grassley Portman about a range of issues that she will Boozman Hawley Risch The senior assistant bill clerk called face in her new role. Braun Hoeven Roberts the roll. My only wish is that we could have Burr Hyde-Smith Romney Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Cantwell Inhofe Rounds are necessarily absent: the Senator confirmed Ms. Combs long ago. Instead, Capito Isakson Rubio due to holds and delays here on the Cassidy Johnson Sasse from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and Senate floor, she ultimately had to be Collins Jones Scott (FL) the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). reported from the Energy and Natural Cornyn Kennedy Scott (SC) Further, if present and voting, the Cotton King Shelby Resources committee on three separate Cramer Lankford Sinema Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- occasions—in 2017, in 2018, and again Crapo Lee Sullivan ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the this year. She is not controversial. Cruz Manchin Thune Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Daines McConnell Tillis would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Each time, we reported her with bipar- Enzi McSally Toomey tisan support. But she has now been Ernst Murkowski Wicker Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the forced to wait for a total of nearly 700 Fischer Murphy Young Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), days for confirmation, meaning she NAYS—36 the Senator from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from Massa- will have held up for longer than she Baldwin Harris Rosen will be able to serve, at least in the Bennet Hassan Schatz chusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator current term. Blumenthal Heinrich Schumer from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the I appreciate Ms. Combs’ willingness Brown Hirono Shaheen Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. WAR- Cardin Kaine Smith to serve our country. I appreciate her Carper Klobuchar Stabenow REN) are necessarily absent. patience over the course of nearly 2 full Casey Leahy Tester The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there years, which is testament to just how Coons Menendez Udall any other Senators in the Chamber de- broken the nominations process had Cortez Masto Merkley Van Hollen siring to vote? Duckworth Murray Warner become, and her commitment to see Durbin Peters Whitehouse The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 60, this through. I also thank Leader Feinstein Reed Wyden nays 33, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.024 S05JNPT1 S3236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 [Rollcall Vote No. 142 Ex.] ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the The question is, Is it the sense of the YEAS—60 Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Senate that debate on the nomination Barrasso Ernst Paul would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ of Richard A. Hertling, of Maryland, to Blackburn Fischer Perdue Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the be a Judge of the United States Court Blunt Gardner Portman Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen Boozman Graham Risch Braun Grassley Roberts the Senator from New York (Mrs. years, shall be brought to a close? Brown Hawley Romney GILLIBRAND), the Senator from Massa- The yeas and nays are mandatory Burr Hoeven Rounds chusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator under the rule. Capito Hyde-Smith Rubio from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Carper Inhofe Sasse The clerk will call the roll. Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. WAR- Cassidy Isakson Scott (FL) The senior assistant legislative clerk Collins Johnson Scott (SC) REN) are necessarily absent. Coons Jones Shelby The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there called the roll. Cornyn Kennedy Sinema any other Senators in the Chamber de- Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Cotton King Sullivan siring to vote? are necessarily absent: the Senator Cramer Lankford Tester Crapo Lee Thune The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 74, from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Cruz Manchin Tillis nays 19, as follows: Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE), Daines McConnell Toomey [Rollcall Vote No. 143 Ex.] the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN), Durbin McSally Wicker Enzi Murkowski Young YEAS—74 the Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO), Barrasso Gardner Reed and the Senator from Pennsylvania NAYS—33 Bennet Graham Risch (Mr. TOOMEY). Baldwin Heinrich Rosen Blackburn Grassley Roberts Further, if present and voting, the Bennet Hirono Schatz Blunt Hassan Romney Blumenthal Kaine Schumer Boozman Hawley Rosen Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen Braun Hoeven Rounds ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’, the Burr Hyde-Smith Cardin Leahy Smith Rubio Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Casey Menendez Stabenow Capito Inhofe Sasse would have voted ‘‘yea’’, and the Sen- Cortez Masto Merkley Udall Cardin Isakson Scott (FL) Duckworth Murphy Van Hollen Carper Johnson Scott (SC) ator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) would Casey Jones Feinstein Murray Warner Shaheen have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Harris Peters Whitehouse Cassidy Kaine Shelby Hassan Reed Wyden Collins Kennedy Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Sinema Coons King Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), NOT VOTING—7 Cornyn Lankford Stabenow Sullivan the Senator from New York (Mrs. Alexander Markey Warren Cotton Leahy Tester ILLIBRAND Booker Moran Cramer Lee G ), the Senator from Min- Gillibrand Sanders Crapo Manchin Thune nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator Tillis Cruz McConnell from Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Daines McSally Toomey Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), vote, the yeas are 60, the nays are 33. Durbin Murkowski Van Hollen The motion is agreed to. Enzi Murphy Warner and the Senator from Massachusetts Ernst Paul Whitehouse (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily absent. f Feinstein Perdue Wicker Fischer Portman Young The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CLOTURE MOTION BRAUN). Are there any other Senators The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant NAYS—19 in the Chamber desiring to vote? to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Baldwin Heinrich Schatz The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 66, Blumenthal Hirono Schumer Senate the pending cloture motion, Brown Klobuchar Smith nays 23, as follows: which the clerk will state. Cantwell Menendez Udall [Rollcall Vote No. 144 Ex.] The senior assistant legislative clerk Cortez Masto Merkley Wyden Duckworth Murray YEAS—66 read as follows: Harris Peters Baldwin Feinstein Murphy CLOTURE MOTION NOT VOTING—7 Barrasso Fischer Paul We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Blackburn Gardner Perdue Alexander Markey Warren ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Blunt Graham Portman Booker Moran Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Boozman Grassley Reed Gillibrand Sanders move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Braun Hawley Risch nation of Rossie David Alston, Jr., of Vir- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROM- Burr Heinrich Roberts ginia, to be United States District Judge for NEY). On this vote, the yeas are 74, the Capito Hoeven Romney Cardin Hyde-Smith Rounds the Eastern District of Virginia. nays are 19. Carper Isakson Sasse Mitch McConnell, Pat Roberts, Steve The motion is agreed to. Cassidy Johnson Scott (FL) Daines, John Barrasso, Tim Scott, f Collins Jones Scott (SC) Lindsey Graham, John Boozman, Roger Coons Kaine Shelby F. Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Richard CLOTURE MOTION Cornyn Kennedy Sinema Cotton King Sullivan Burr, Mike Crapo, David Perdue, John The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Thune, Tom Cotton, Rick Scott, Mike Cramer Lankford Tester to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Crapo Leahy Thune Rounds, John Cornyn. Senate the pending cloture motion, Cruz Lee Tillis The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- which the clerk will state. Daines Manchin Warner imous consent, the mandatory quorum Durbin McConnell Whitehouse The senior assistant legislature clerk Enzi McSally Wicker call has been waived. read as follows: Ernst Murkowski Young The question is, Is it the sense of the CLOTURE MOTION NAYS—23 Senate that debate on the nomination We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- of Rossie David Alston, Jr., of Virginia, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Bennet Hassan Schumer to be United States District Judge for Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Blumenthal Hirono Shaheen Brown Menendez Smith the Eastern District of Virginia, shall move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Cantwell Merkley nation of Richard A. Hertling, of Maryland, Stabenow be brought to a close? Casey Murray Udall to be a Judge of the United States Court of The yeas and nays are mandatory Cortez Masto Peters Van Hollen Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years. Duckworth Rosen Wyden under the rule. Mitch McConnell, Pat Roberts, Steve Harris Schatz The clerk will call the roll. Daines, John Barrasso, Tim Scott, The senior assistant legislative clerk Lindsey Graham, John Boozman, Roger NOT VOTING—11 called the roll. F. Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Richard Alexander Klobuchar Sanders Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Burr, Mike Crapo, David Perdue, John Booker Markey Toomey Thune, Tom Cotton, Rick Scott, Mike Gillibrand Moran Warren are necessarily absent: the Senator Inhofe Rubio from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and Rounds, John Cornyn. the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). The PRESIDING OFFICER: By unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Further, if present and voting, the imous consent, the mandatory quorum vote, the yeas are 66, the nays are 23. Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- call has been waived. The motion is agreed to.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.014 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3237 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE SESSION Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nation of Corey Landon Maze, of Alabama, to clerk will report the nomination. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR be United States District Judge for the The legislative clerk read the nomi- Northern District of Alabama. nation of Richard A. Hertling, of Mary- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mitch McConnell, Tom Cotton, Steve land, to be a Judge of the United move to proceed to executive session to Daines, David Perdue, Roger F. Wicker, States Court of Federal Claims for a consider Calendar No. 42. John Hoeven, Pat Roberts, Jerry The PRESIDING OFFICER. The term of fifteen years. Moran, Johnny Isakson, John question is on agreeing to the motion. Boozman, James E. Risch, Mike The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- The motion was agreed to. Rounds, John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, jority leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Lindsey Graham, John Thune, Mike Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous clerk will report the nomination. Crapo. consent that notwithstanding rule The senior assistant bill clerk read f XXII, it be in order to proceed to file the nomination of Pamela A. Barker, cloture on executive nominations dur- of Ohio, to be United States District LEGISLATIVE SESSION ing today’s session of the Senate. Judge for the Northern District of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Ohio. move to proceed to legislative session. objection? CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I question is on agreeing to the motion. f send a cloture motion to the desk. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- f LEGISLATIVE SESSION ture motion having been presented EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I under rule XXII, the Chair directs the move to proceed to legislative session. clerk to read the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The senior assistant bill clerk read as EXECUTIVE CALENDAR question is on agreeing to the motion. follows: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The motion was agreed to. CLOTURE MOTION move to proceed to executive session to f We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- consider Calendar No. 44. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The EXECUTIVE SESSION Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- question is on agreeing to the motion. nation of Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The EXECUTIVE CALENDAR United States District Judge for the North- ern District of Ohio. clerk will report the nomination. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mitch McConnell, Roy Blunt, Joni Ernst, The senior assistant bill clerk read move to proceed to executive session to Steve Daines, Roger F. Wicker, John the nomination of Rodney Smith, of consider Calendar No. 41. Thune, Tom Cotton, Thom Tillis, John Florida, to be United States District Kennedy, John Boozman, Pat Roberts, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Judge for the Southern District of question is on agreeing to the motion. Mike Rounds, John Cornyn, Richard Burr, John Barrasso, Lindsey Graham, Florida. The motion was agreed to. Johnny Isakson. CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk will report the nomination. send a cloture motion to the desk. The senior assistant bill clerk read LEGISLATIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- the nomination of Sarah Daggett Mor- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ture motion having been presented rison, of Ohio, to be United States Dis- move to proceed to legislative session. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the trict Judge for the Southern District of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk to read the motion. Ohio. question is on agreeing to the motion. The senior assistant bill clerk read as CLOTURE MOTION The motion was agreed to. follows: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I f CLOTURE MOTION send a cloture motion to the desk. EXECUTIVE SESSION We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the ture motion having been presented Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby under rule XXII, the Chair directs the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- clerk to read the motion. nation of Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be CCONNELL. Mr. President, I The senior assistant bill clerk read as Mr. M United States District Judge for the South- move to proceed to executive session to follows: ern District of Florida. consider Calendar No. 43. Mitch McConnell, Bill Cassidy, David CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Perdue, John Thune, Roy Blunt, Thom We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- question is on agreeing to the motion. Tillis, Roger F. Wicker, Mike Braun, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The motion was agreed to. Pat Roberts, Mike Rounds, John Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Cornyn, Mike Crapo, Johnny Isakson, move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- John Boozman, Marco Rubio, Kevin nation of Sarah Daggett Morrison, of Ohio, clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant bill clerk read Cramer, James E. Risch. to be United States District Judge for the f Southern District of Ohio. the nomination of Corey Landon Maze, Mitch McConnell, Roy Blunt, Joni Ernst, of Alabama, to be United States Dis- LEGISLATIVE SESSION Steve Daines, Roger F. Wicker, John trict Judge for the Northern District of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Thune, Tom Cotton, Thom Tillis, John Alabama. move to proceed to legislative session. Kennedy, John Boozman, Pat Roberts, CLOTURE MOTION Mike Rounds, John Cornyn, Richard The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Burr, John Barrasso, Lindsey Graham, question is on agreeing to the motion. Johnny Isakson. send a cloture motion to the desk. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- f f ture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION clerk to read the motion. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The senior assistant bill clerk read as move to proceed to legislative session. follows: EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CLOTURE MOTION Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I question is on agreeing to the motion. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- move to proceed to executive session to The motion was agreed to. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the consider Calendar No. 46.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.039 S05JNPT1 S3238 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John Cornyn, Johnny Isakson, Ben of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraor- question is on agreeing to the motion. Sasse, Thom Tillis, Cindy Hyde-Smith, dinary and Plenipotentiary of the The motion was agreed to. Michael B. Enzi, John Kennedy, Shel- United States of America to Ireland. ley Moore Capito, John Boozman, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CLOTURE MOTION Steve Daines, Mike Crapo, Lindsey clerk will report the nomination. Graham. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The senior assistant bill clerk read send a cloture motion to the desk. f the nomination of Thomas P. Barber, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- of Florida, to be United States District LEGISLATIVE SESSION ture motion having been presented Judge for the Middle District of Flor- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I under rule XXII, the Chair directs the ida. move to proceed to legislative session. clerk to read the motion. CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The senior assistant bill clerk read as Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I question is on agreeing to the motion. follows: send a cloture motion to the desk. The motion was agreed to. CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- f We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ture motion having been presented ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the under rule XXII, the Chair directs the EXECUTIVE SESSION Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby clerk to read the motion. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The senior assistant bill clerk read as nation of Edward F. Crawford, of Ohio, to be EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- follows: potentiary of the United States of America CLOTURE MOTION Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I to Ireland. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- move to proceed to executive session to Mitch McConnell, David Perdue, John ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the consider Calendar No. 193. Thune, Roy Blunt, Thom Tillis, Roger Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The PRESIDING OFFICER. The F. Wicker, Marco Rubio, James E. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- question is on agreeing to the motion. Risch, Bill Cassidy, Mike Rounds, John nation of Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be The motion was agreed to. Cornyn, Mike Crapo, Johnny Isakson, United States District Judge for the Middle The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John Boozman, Kevin Cramer, Mike District of Florida. clerk will report the nomination. Braun, Pat Roberts. Mitch McConnell, Bill Cassidy, David The senior assistant bill clerk read Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Perdue, John Thune, Roy Blunt, Thom the nomination of David Stilwell, of ask unanimous consent that the man- Tillis, Roger F. Wicker, Johnny datory quorum calls for the cloture Isakson, Mike Braun, Mike Rounds, Hawaii, to be an Assistant Secretary of John Cornyn, Mike Crapo, John State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs). motions be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Boozman, Marco Rubio, Kevin Cramer, CLOTURE MOTION objection? James E. Risch, Pat Roberts. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I f Without objection, it is so ordered. send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- LEGISLATIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- ator from Missouri. ture motion having been presented Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY under rule XXII, the Chair directs the move to proceed to legislative session. Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I want to clerk to read the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The talk a little bit about what we will be The senior assistant bill clerk read as question is on agreeing to the motion. talking about around the country and follows: The motion was agreed to. around the world tomorrow. Tomorrow CLOTURE MOTION f is the 75th anniversary of D-Day. There We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- aren’t a lot of days known in history EXECUTIVE SESSION ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the around the world by just one letter, but Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- June 6, 1944, is known that way. It is EXECUTIVE CALENDAR nation of David Stilwell, of Hawaii, to be an the greatest amphibious battlefield landing ever and probably the single Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and greatest military operation in history. move to proceed to executive session to Pacific Affairs). Mitch McConnell, Thom Tillis, Mike It was done to liberate people in Eu- consider Calendar No. 49. Crapo, John Hoeven, Johnny Isakson, rope from one of the most savage re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John Thune, Shelley Moore Capito, gimes that ever existed. question is on agreeing to the motion. John Boozman, Mike Rounds, Pat Rob- At 15 minutes past midnight, 18,000 The motion was agreed to. erts, James E. Risch, Richard Burr, paratroopers began to step out of their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John Barrasso, Roy Blunt, David planes high above Normandy, France, clerk will report the nomination. Perdue, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton. going in behind what would be the The senior assistant bill clerk read f landing the next day. Below them, the nomination of Jean-Paul Boulee, of LEGISLATIVE SESSION there were about 200,000 people stream- Georgia, to be United States District ing toward the Continent on almost Judge for the Northern District of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I 7,000 ships, with about 1 million others Georgia. move to proceed to legislative session. to follow after that landing was made CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. on D-Day. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The motion was agreed to. A journalist who wrote about the send a cloture motion to the desk. battle noted that by 4:30 that morning, f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- the Stars and Stripes flew for the first ture motion having been presented EXECUTIVE SESSION time over a town liberated by Ameri- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the cans in France in World War II. clerk to read the motion. So a lot happened from midnight to The senior assistant bill clerk read as EXECUTIVE CALENDAR 4:30, but a lot more was going to hap- follows: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I pen that day. Americans led the oper- CLOTURE MOTION move to proceed to executive session to ation, but there were also troops from We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- consider Calendar No. 217. Britain, from Poland, from Norway, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The from Canada, and even French troops Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby question is on agreeing to the motion. returning to help free their own coun- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The motion was agreed to. try were there. They were told that nation of Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the North- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The when you land in Normandy, you will ern District of Georgia. clerk will report the nomination. have only one friend: God. I am sure Mitch McConnell, John Barrasso, Mike The senior assistant bill clerk read there was lots of praying going on that Rounds, Pat Roberts, Richard Burr, the nomination of Edward F. Crawford, day.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.047 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3239 It became known in literature and on took us over and sat us down on the vivors at that 75th anniversary. You film as ‘‘The Longest Day,’’ and it gave stone wall with the English Channel to don’t have to do the math very long to the Allies the threshold they needed to our backs and those 7,000 graves out in know that if you were in the military free the Continent from the crush of front of us. As we sat there at that on D-Day, you would be in your nine- the Third Reich. There was clearly spot, he flipped open his computer and ties today, and they are going to be chaos—that many people doing that on his computer he had some video of there with our colleagues and others many things in that many different General Eisenhower and Walter celebrating what they did and what ways. There were missteps, and there Cronkite sitting exactly on that same they were willing to do. was bad luck, but in the end, there was spot on June 6, 1964, the 20th anniver- One observer wrote on D-Day: There an unimaginable amount of courage sary of D-Day. never had been a dawn like this one— and sacrifice and just simple provi- General Eisenhower, of course, gave 700 ships, 200,000 people ready to land dence in what happened that day. the orders in spite of weather and other and establish the beginning of the end When one landing group was landed things, hoping it would work out as it of World War II. So on D-Day, we re- in the wrong place, a place they was supposed to. As for what happened member again the sacrifice of those weren’t supposed to land, the com- on D-Day and what happened later, he thousands of soldiers, sailors, and air- manding general, Theodore Roosevelt, said to Walter Cronkite something like men. We honor their courage and devo- who was the son of the former Presi- this: You know, Walter, my son John tion to the cause of liberty. We serve dent Theodore Roosevelt, told one of graduated from West Point on D-Day. them by continuing to remain strong his officers just to keep on bringing the Many times over the last 20 years I and preparing to fight for freedom ev- men ashore. He said: ‘‘We are going to thought about him and his wife and the erywhere. That means doing all we can start the war from right here.’’ It is family they have and the opportunities for the men and women who defend us not where they intended to be, but it is they have had, and I thought about today. It means we carry the legacy of where they were, and in their view and these young men—Eisenhower said, the generations that fought 75 years General Roosevelt’s view that day, looking at those graves—and I thought ago on D-Day and every other war where we are is where we are going to about these young men and what they where Americans fought and died. start; there is no going back now. They didn’t get to do because of what they They deserve our gratitude today and didn’t go back. were asked to do. every day. We need to continue to un- One of the men who joined the fight That, by the way, was the same com- derstand the importance of our alli- that day—and there were millions who manding general who had that famous ances and our willingness to stand for would eventually—with hundreds of note in his wallet that day, stating freedom. D-Day is a great day and this thousands that day was Ralph that he would take full responsibility is a great, great week to be reminded of Goldsticker from the Marine Corps Re- for what happened if it didn’t go well. that. That was the kind of leader he was. I yield back. serve. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- He had signed up for the Army Avia- I mentioned that there were 18,000 paratroopers. He was told that 70 per- ator from Vermont. tion Cadet Corps right after Pearl Har- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I appre- cent of those paratroopers would not bor. He said, when talking about this ciate the remembrances of D-Day from survive the day. There is a statue here later, that his parents were scared silly Senator BLUNT, the distinguished sen- in the Rotunda of this building that is when they found out he had signed up ior Senator from Missouri. immediately to become a flyer in what based on a photo of Eisenhower the day It is always memorable attending D- would become World War II. before D-Day, surrounded by those Day events. The first one I went to— He flew 35 missions as a bombardier young paratroopers. They were 18, 19, and you just spoke of the distinguished flying in a B–17 Flying Fortress, in- and 20, and maybe even a few younger Kansan, Dwight Eisenhower—was with cluding two missions on D-Day. His than 18 surrounding him. They had Robert Dole for the 40th anniversary. first mission that day was to help take been told that he wouldn’t want to talk President Reagan asked the two of us out the big German guns that guarded to them, but when he got there, it was to represent him in Italy when we first the beach where British troops were obvious that he was there to see them. landed, while President Reagan went to landing. He remembers the skies being That statue in the Rotunda shows Ei- Normandy. Subsequently, I went with so thick with airplanes that he had to senhower making a gesture. Nobody a delegation with President Clinton fly from southern England all the way knew for years what that particular and then with President George W. back to Scotland just to get in line to hand gesture was, but it turns out that Bush, and, lastly, with President head to France. he was talking to a young man from Obama. I found the experience over- Later that afternoon, he flew a sec- Idaho, and he was talking about fly whelming each time. ond mission to attack German rein- fishing. So that gesture of Eisenhower Last year—it was actually on my forcements who were headed to the in this building, if you are in this birthday—DICK SHELBY and I were beaches. Ralph was awarded the French building looking at that statue, is Ei- there and laid a wreath in Normandy. Legion of Honor medal in recognition senhower the day before D-Day, talk- Nobody can walk by there—first, see- of his service. ing to a young man about fly fishing. ing all the graves and realizing that You know, he was just one of thou- Again, he had been told that 70 percent they are only some of the remains—and sands of Missourians from the lowest of those paratroopers would not sur- then walking to the cliffs and looking private to General Omar Bradley, who vive the day because of what he and down, and not wonder how anybody was commanding the American troops others were asking them to do. could have had the courage to face who were part of that mission, and The numbers weren’t that bad, but such withering fire. For some who sur- many of them would never return. they turned out to be plenty bad. The vived, it seemed like the enemy was We just had a series of votes a little Germans had released water in an area using a paint brush and just wiping earlier than we would normally have in behind Normandy in an unexpected people out. You would see them falling the week because 17 or so of our col- way. So many of those paratroopers all around. leagues are going to be part of the D- who expected to land on the ground in- A well-respected doctor from our Day celebration on this 75th anniver- stead went into flooded lands and home town in Montpelier had never sary. I had an opportunity myself to be drowned. Other things happened that talked about it. On the 50th anniver- in Normandy a few years ago. We were couldn’t have been planned for and sary we asked him if he would join us in Normandy at the Normandy Amer- weren’t planned for, but they were there. He is not a wealthy man. He ican Cemetery, where there were 7,000 there to do that job. treated a lot of the poor Italian immi- graves out in front of us. The fighting that first day, D-Day, grants for nothing. My mother was a On what was a private trip, not a paved the way for more men to come first generation Italian American, and government trip, we were fortunate to ashore. It began the long push from she always talked with him. She and have a good guide who understood the France into Germany and, for them, my father and others raised money for war and the cemetery. He took us into history. I think there will be him to go, and after that for the first through the cemetery, and then he slightly more than a dozen D-Day sur- time he could talk about it.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.055 S05JNPT1 S3240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 He came back and talked about it. He except to North Korea and now Cuba, the Cuban families who own small busi- was a medic and a little guy. He went whose people could not be more wel- nesses, who rent out rooms in their off the boat with all of his gear and coming of Americans. apartments, who own their own taxis just sank. He would have drowned, but How do I know this? Because unlike and restaurants. Artisans and musi- somebody pulled him up and brought the people in the White House and the cians. People who otherwise subsist on him to the shore. He turned to say Treasury Department who have never meager government salaries and ra- thank you, and the man who rescued ever been to Cuba, I have been there. tions and benefit enormously when him was shot dead. My wife Marcelle has been there. Our Americans visit Cuba. He refused to leave the beach. He just granddaughter Sophia has been there. Marcelle and I have met with many treated one person after another, and This administration’s policy is being of these people—young people espe- his story is not unusual. So many did guided by a couple of hard-liners in the cially—who have Airb&bs, who have that. So I thank my friend from Mis- National Security Council who have started their own small businesses. souri for what he said. never set foot in Cuba but are on a cru- They work extremely hard within a CUBA SANCTIONS sade to pressure the Cuban Govern- system stacked against them, and they Mr. President, there are foreign poli- ment to change its policies. After 50 need American customers. The White cies that are thoughtful, that reflect years of trying and failing to get Cuba House just slammed the door on them. lessons learned from history, and that to change its policies, they continue to Of course we disagree with the Cuban advance our national interests. Let me believe that one way to do that is by Government. On many things we talk about others. preventing Americans who believe in strongly disagree. But we disagree with I have been here for a lot of years. I democracy from traveling to Cuba and many governments over Venezuela and was fortunate to come here at the time spending their own money there. other issues. Does that give the Treas- of President Ford and have known and Of all the paternalistic, anachro- ury Department the right to tell Amer- seen every President since. I have seen nistic, and hypocritical policies, that is icans they can’t travel there? some dumb policies by administrations beneath the world’s oldest democracy. What if the Treasury Department im- over the years, both by Republicans We tried it for 50 years, from the time posed such restrictions on travel by and Democrats. I want to speak briefly I was in college. It failed. In fact, it Members of Congress? What if they about one of them because it is not just backfired. As we blocked access to said ‘‘after today, Members of Congress dumb. It is an embarrassment. It is Cuba, the Cuban authorities solidified can no longer travel to China or Rus- going to hurt a lot of Americans. It is their control. sia’’. There is not a single Senator, Re- going to hurt a lot of good people in This will backfire, too. If past experi- publican or Democrat, who would stand Cuba, and there is no denying that. ence is any guide, it will cause them to for that. What hypocrisy. I refer to the decision announced by intensify their support for Maduro. Freedom to travel is a right. It is the Treasury Department yesterday to We all want Maduro gone, but are we fundamental. It is part of who we are severely restrict travel by Americans so blinded by arrogance, ideology and as Americans. We travel. We explore. to Cuba. Why? Because Cuba supports stupidity that we are destined to keep We meet people. We share our values. Nicolas Maduro. repeating our mistakes? We build relationships with people we The administration has reinstituted If this policy makes sense for Cuba, agree with and disagree with. Are we the failed policy of the Cold War re- why not for other repressive govern- willing to stand by and let the right of strictions on the right of every Amer- ments whose policies we disagree with, private Americans to travel be tram- ican citizen to travel to Cuba, even like China? They have imprisoned a pled this way? though the overwhelming majority of million of their Uyghur citizens. Their I will have more to say about this Americans, Republicans and Democrats military is deeply involved in the econ- self-defeatist policy when I introduce alike, opposes such restrictions. It omy. Yet millions of Americans go to the bipartisan Freedom for Americans means cruise ships will stop sailing China without restriction. to Travel to Cuba Act. there. Educational and cultural ex- Egypt has destroyed what fragile I urge all Senators to not let the changes will shut down. Sports teams democratic institutions existed there. same old, worn out, Cold War, isola- will stay home. School trips will end. They have locked up thousands of po- tionist, fearmongering, failed argu- Trade missions will end. American litical opponents, as well as American ments about Cuba stand in the way of farmers who could export products to citizens. Yet President Trump calls common sense. Cuba are going to be shut out as well President al Sisi a great friend—a man I see one of my very good friends on as other American companies. who locks up Americans, locks up peo- the floor, the Senator from Ohio. I have to ask: What kind of govern- ple who disagree with him. I yield the floor. ment thinks it has a right to tell its Saudi Arabia commits war crimes in The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. citizens where they can travel and Yemen, they treat women as property, CRAMER). The Senator from Ohio. where they can spend their own and they murdered Jamal Khashoggi Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I money? Ironically, not the Cuban Gov- and other dissidents. The Crown thank my friend and colleague and one- ernment, despite its repressive policies. Prince, who we know was involved in time President pro tempore of this Cubans can travel to the United States the murder of Mr. Khashoggi, is appar- body, Senator LEAHY. if we grant them a visa. ently untouchable, and our President 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY Russia is kleptocracy with nuclear and Secretary of State seem to prefer Mr. President, I am here on the floor weapons pointed at us, that invades its it that way. But Americans can still today to talk about D-Day, to talk neighbors, supports President Assad travel to Saudi Arabia without reserva- about how we would remember the 75th and Nicolas Maduro, interferes with tion. anniversary tomorrow of a turning our elections, and opposes the United These regulations are an insult to point in World War II: June 6, 1944, the States at every turn in the U.N. Secu- every American. They are a disgrace to invasion of Normandy. rity Council. But Americans can travel a free society. Since when is it the role Historian Douglas Brinkley has writ- to Russia without restriction, just as of the Federal Government to say ten that D-Day was both the single Russians can travel here. where Americans can travel and spend most important in the 20th century and Iran has brutally repressive govern- their own money, absent some threat one of the bloodiest and most tragic, ment, but it does not have laws and to national security or their own too, in terms of loss of life. regulations to prevent its citizens from health and safety, neither of which ex- On D-Day, our fleets set forth from traveling to the United States or ists in Cuba? the rocky shores of Britain to reach Americans from traveling there. It is not going to hurt the leaders in the fog-shrouded beaches of Normandy. Nicaragua is led by a corrupt dic- Cuba. They are not going to submit to On board the thousands of ships and tator, but Nicaraguans can travel to bullying. If anything, it will harden planes were our fathers and grand- any country that will accept them, and their attitude toward the United fathers and great-grandfathers—some Americans are free to travel there. States. no older than 18 years old—who would In fact, Americans can travel any- I know who it will hurt. It will hurt bravely venture ashore in a show of de- where in the world without restriction, the people who most deserve our help— termination and duty. There were

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.057 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3241 160,000 soldiers who crossed the English Since I have been a Member of the will also lead a reading of the D-Day Channel that day. On their backs were Senate, I have come to this floor often prayer. I am looking forward to that rucksacks, some weighing over 80 on D-Day to recite a very special pray- tomorrow. pounds. But really on their backs was er given by President Roosevelt on The temporary plaque, by the way, the fate of our allies in Europe and, that fateful day. It was expected that was generously donated to the Friends really, the fate of the free world. Were Franklin Delano Roosevelt would give of the National World War II Memorial our men to fail that day, Europe might a speech when the invasion took place, by Mr. John Nau, a member of the Na- well have fallen to Hitler once and for as he had done many times before, tional Parks Foundation Board, who all. called the fireside chats from the felt strongly about at least having a Many of our best and brightest young White House. But on the morning of D- temporary plaque in place. Americans did fall. We lost more than Day, FDR was moved to prayer instead. We are hopeful that the permanent 10,000 men that day. That famous prayer has become known plaque will be placed at the Circle very The Nazis had spent 2 years for- as the D-Day prayer. It is my under- soon. tifying the coast to prepare for this standing that President Trump actu- The fact that a prayer was offered moment. It was Hitler’s so-called At- ally recited this prayer just yesterday that day, on D-Day, by the Commander lantic Wall. The beautiful coastline of in the United Kingdom at an event in Chief is historic in and of itself, but northern France was covered in barbed that preceded the official ceremonies I think it is the content of the prayer wire, landmines, and bunkers. Hell had tomorrow commemorating the 75th an- that makes it so worthy of remem- come to Earth to greet our men as they niversary of D-Day. brance. If I may, I would now like to landed, and still they fought on gal- The words are powerful and deserve read the D-Day prayer. lantly. to be remembered for generations to FDR began: At the end of the largest amphibious come. In 2013, I introduced legislation, My fellow Americans: Last night, when I invasion in history, we stood vic- the World War II Memorial Act, which spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I torious, battered but unbroken. On we directs the Secretary of the Interior to knew at that moment that troops of the marched, through France, through Bel- install a plaque to be placed on or near United States and our allies were crossing gium, and finally into Germany. The the World War II Memorial on the Na- the Channel in another and greater oper- ation. It has come to pass with success thus world would never be the same. tional Mall in Washington, DC, with Even today among the beautiful flow- far. the words of the D-Day prayer. I like ers and fields of Normandy, you can And so, in this poignant hour, I ask you to that because it adds more context and feel the lingering presence of those who join with me in prayer: died that day in service of liberating more interpretation to that beautiful Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Na- World War II Memorial. It was the Ohio tion, this day have set upon a mighty en- Europe, and you can see it, as I have, deavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, at the stark, orderly U.S. military Christian Alliance president, Chris Long, who first came to me with this our religion, and our civilization, and to set cemeteries, where row after row of free a suffering humanity. white crosses and Stars of David stand good idea of placing this plaque on or Lead them straight and true; give strength defiant, representing lives lost in a near the memorial, given its history to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, noble cause. Though much has hap- and importance. steadfastness in their faith. Since that legislation was signed into pened in the following 75 years, we can They will need Thy blessings. Their road never lose sight of the valor and sac- law in 2014, we have worked hard with will be long and hard. For the enemy is strong. He may hurl back our forces. Success rifice displayed by our Armed Forces the National Park Service, the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, may not come with rushing speed, but we on that day. shall return again and again; and we know On Memorial Day, I spoke at the Na- and the two Federal commissions that are required to approve any permanent that by Thy grace, and by the righteousness tional Veterans Memorial Museum in of our cause, our sons will triumph. Columbus, OH, and also at a cemetery structure on the National Mall. It has They will be sore tried, by night and by in Grove City, OH. In both ceremonies, been 5 years now—actually longer than day, without rest—until the victory is won. there were World War II veterans America’s involvement in World War The darkness will be rent by noise and flame. present and up front. To see the gen- II—and although we do not yet have Men’s souls will be shaken with the violences erations of veterans and family mem- this plaque placed, we have made of war. progress. For these men are lately drawn from the bers there to honor the fallen was to ways of peace. They fight not for the lust of see the living embodiment of the sto- The commissions have approved the location of the plaque to be just north conquest. They fight to end conquest. They ries we ought to remember from a war fight to liberate. They fight to let justice that recedes further into the past with of the World War II Memorial at the arise, and tolerance and good will among all each passing year. Circle of Remembrance. If you have Thy people. They yearn but for the end of Stories of valor like that displayed been to the memorial, you come from battle, for their return to the haven of home. by Jim ‘‘Pee Wee’’ Martin, from Day- the Washington Monument, and you Some will never return. Embrace these, ton, OH. On that day, he and the rest of see the Circle of Remembrance on the Father, and receive them, Thy heroic serv- the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment right. The commissions have also ap- ants, into Thy kingdom. proved initial design concepts for the And for us at home—fathers, mothers, chil- parachuted through German lines in dren, wives, sisters, and brothers of brave the dark of predawn. Jim was wounded plaque, which must comply with the men overseas—whose thoughts and prayers but fought bravely, earning the Purple Commemorative Works Act. are ever with them—help us, Almighty God, Heart and Bronze Star for his D-Day ef- We are moving forward with this to rededicate ourselves in renewed faith in forts. project, by the way, without any Fed- Thee in this hour of great sacrifice. Stories of sacrifice like that of the eral funding. We are relying on private Many people have urged that I call the Na- Napier Brothers of Warren County in fundraising, not taxpayer dollars. tion into a single day of special prayer. But Southwest Ohio. All five served in the We had hoped to have the plaque in because the road is long and the desire is war. Two of the brothers of the five place, of course, for the 75th anniver- great, I ask that our people devote them- selves in a continuance of prayer. As we rise landed at D-Day. One died there on the sary tomorrow. I am disappointed we don’t, but, instead, we will preview to- to each new day, and again when each day is beaches, never to come home to Ohio. spent, let words of prayer be on our lips, in- These are stories to be preserved for morrow the placement of a temporary voking Thy help to our efforts. the generations to come. The memory plaque with the words of the prayer at Give us strength, too—strength in our of D-Day and, indeed, all of World War the chosen location, the Circle of Re- daily tasks, to redouble the contributions we II must never be lost. That is why I was membrance, next to the World War II make in the physical and the material sup- proud to join my colleagues on both Memorial. At our event tomorrow— port of our armed forces. sides of the aisle earlier today to show which will include the chairman of the And let our hearts be stout, to wait out the through our resolution the gratitude Friends of the National World War II long travail, to bear sorrows that may come, to impart our courage unto our sons and appreciation of the Senate for the Memorial; officials from the National wheresoever they may be. courage shown by our troops who par- Park Service; Chris Long, president of And, O Lord, give us Faith. Give us Faith ticipated in the Normandy landings the Ohio Christian Alliance; and a in Thee; Faith in our sons; Faith in each that day. number of World War II veterans—we other; Faith in our united crusade. Let not

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.061 S05JNPT1 S3242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 the keenness of our spirit ever be dulled. Let I can report to my colleagues that I how he could win by 73 percent of the not the impacts of temporary events, of tem- came away impressed from the meeting vote. He said: poral matters of but fleeting moment, let with President Zelensky. I was encour- It was not about me. It was about change not these deter us in our unconquerable pur- aged. We talked for about an hour and and reform and the betterment of the people pose. of Ukraine. With Thy blessing, we shall prevail over covered a broad range of topics. He is the unholy forces of our enemy. Help us to smart, engaging, and determined. It was a modest and appropriate re- conquer the apostles of greed and racial We had a good discussion about Rus- sponse. arrogancies. Lead us to the saving of our sian aggression in Crimea and in the The messages of our discussion were country, and with our sister Nations into a Donbass region. President Zelensky reinforced in my meetings afterward world unity that will spell a sure peace, a has been out to the contact line, which with Lieutenant General Ruslan peace invulnerable to the schemings of un- is where the fighting is occurring. I Khomchak. He is the new chief of the worthy men. And a peace that will let all of was there last year. There is a real war general staff of the Armed Forces of men live in freedom, reaping the just re- wards of their honest toil. going on, and 13,000 people have been Ukraine—a man with great experience Thy will be done, Almighty God. killed on the eastern border of and knowledge. He was confident and Amen. Ukraine, on that contact line. He spoke well informed, and we had an open and I think you will agree with me that frankly about the bravery of his troops detailed talk about how the United these profound words deserve to be but also about their needs in terms of States can be helpful. made a permanent part of our broader the weapons systems and basic condi- I have already begun to talk to my World War II Memorial for a noble day tions. We talked about the Russian colleagues on the Armed Services Com- that we must never forget. propaganda along the eastern border mittee and in the Trump administra- I yield the floor. and the efforts to jam Ukrainian TV tion about those specifics and some re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- signals to sow the seeds for dissension quests that he had. ator from Ohio. for the people of the Donbass region. So, my colleagues, I return from this UKRAINE We talked about some ideas that would brief trip to Ukraine hopeful—hopeful Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I want help to counter that propaganda, the that Ukraine is ready to write the next to spend a few moments talking about jamming, and the disinformation, and I chapter of its long history and that it a trip I took overseas last week. After have already been in touch with the will be a chapter of freedom with a gov- honoring our fallen soldiers here at State Department about those ideas. ernment and society that benefits all home in Central Ohio and in Southwest We also talked about the 24 Ukrain- of its citizens. The United States of Ohio, I traveled to Ukraine, where I ian sailors who were captured by the America must continue to be a good had a meeting scheduled with Russians last November 25 in the Kerch friend and ally in that quest. I am cer- Ukraine’s new President, Volodymyr Strait in the Azov Sea. At that time, tainly determined to do my part to Zelensky. On my way there, I stopped President Trump rightly refused to make it so. in London for trade meetings and brief- meet with President Putin until those I yield the floor. ings by our Ambassador and our excel- sailors were free. President Zelensky I suggest the absence of a quorum. lent U.S. Embassy personnel there. and I talked about how to keep the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I was very eager to meet President pressure on Moscow to do the right clerk will call the roll. Zelensky. First of all, along with my thing. I gave President Zelensky my The senior assistant legislative clerk colleagues on both sides of the aisle, I commitment to do everything in our proceeded to call the roll. have been a longtime supporter of power here in the Senate to keep these Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I ask Ukraine’s quest for self-determination, 24 sailors front and center until the cri- unanimous consent that the order for democracy, and freedom from Russian sis is resolved. the quorum call be rescinded. aggression. As cochair and cofounder of Recently, the United Nations issued The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Senate Ukraine Caucus, along with a statement about these sailors, by the objection, it is so ordered. my colleague DICK DURBIN of Illinois, I way. It read that they should be sent UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 1556 have been proud to take the lead since back to Ukraine, that their taking was Ms. BALDWIN. I rise today to once the Revolution of Dignity in 2014 in wrong. again speak about the ongoing threat giving Ukrainians the lethal and non- I told President Zelensky that he is in the Trump administration to the lethal aid they need to defend them- now the face of reform in Ukraine and, healthcare and guaranteed protections selves from aggression in Crimea and indeed, for those of us who are watch- that millions of American families de- the Donbass region. ing around the world. He acknowledged pend upon. President Trump has tried Second, I share that enthusiasm for that with a smile. He said that his to pass through the Congress repeal Ukraine that is held by so many of my commitment to reform is real, but he plans that would take people’s constituents, friends of mine, particu- also had no illusions about how hard healthcare away and allow insurance larly in Cleveland and that area, who reform will be. Whether we are talking companies to discriminate against peo- are proud members of the Ukrainian di- about fighting corruption, fighting for ple with preexisting health conditions aspora. transparency in government, or fight- or refuse to serve them at all. Third, I was very impressed with ing for civilian control of the military, When that legislative repeal effort President Zelensky’s election victory, I am very hopeful he will have the con- failed in 2017, instead of working in a in part because he received a remark- tinued courage to see it through. He bipartisan way to lower healthcare able 73 percent of the vote. I also understands it is the only path forward costs and improve access to care for all thought his focus on reform and change and, frankly, is a linchpin of the U.S. Americans, President Trump turned to was important for the country. I want- partnership with Ukraine. As a matter another tactic—sabotaging our ed to meet with him and learn more of law, it is also a condition on our fu- healthcare system—and there are more about how and why his appeals for ture defense assistance. Americans uninsured today than there unity largely succeeded. Finally, we talked about the impor- were when he took office. Fourth, I wanted to hear more about tance of the Ukrainian diaspora in the The Trump administration has even his plans to fight the aggression from United States—about 2 million people gone to court. They have gone to court Russia on his eastern border, fight cor- strong, thousands of whom live in to support a lawsuit that would over- ruption at home, and put in place the Ohio, my constituents—and about how turn the Affordable Care Act, including reforms that will make his country they are putting great hopes in his its provisions that protect people with stronger. leadership and are willing to do all preexisting health conditions from dis- Finally, I wanted to tell him we are they can to help. crimination. Just think about that. He with him. The United States stands by As I said, it was a very productive is asking a court to strike down Ukraine, and the ties between our two meeting, and I am grateful for his healthcare protections for Americans. countries can deepen even further. We time. Of all of the messages of that dis- If he succeeds, insurance companies want to help Ukraine succeed in this cussion, the one that was the most im- will once again be able to deny cov- historic moment. portant to me was when I asked him erage or charge much higher premiums

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.062 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3243 for the more than 130 million Ameri- dent is working to repeal the Afford- tens of thousands of people are buying, cans who have some sort of preexisting able Care Act and take away their pro- and one of the reasons they are buying health condition, including more than tections by expanding these junk plans. them is because it allows them to buy 2 million who live in the State of Wis- They are frightened that if this sabo- the insurance they want at a price they consin. tage of our health system continues, can afford. What is the President’s plan to pro- insurance companies will again be able I can tell you, as I am sure the Pre- tect people with preexisting condi- to deny coverage or charge higher pre- siding Officer can and probably every- tions? He doesn’t have one. He never miums for the more than 130 million body here can, when they travel across has. And I have to say that I doubt he Americans who have preexisting health the country and talk with the farmers ever will. In fact, this administration conditions, again, including more than and ranchers and people who are buy- has expanded what I call junk insur- 2 million in my home State of Wis- ing their insurance on the individual ance plans. These are insurance plans consin. market, the individual market has that can deny coverage to people with I heard from Keri from Baraboo. Keri blown up. It has exploded. People are preexisting health conditions, and they is a three-time cancer survivor—two paying $3,000 a month in premiums— don’t have to cover basic and essential breast cancer diagnoses and one mela- $36,000 a year—and have huge health services, like prescription drugs noma. She experienced her first diag- deductibles. So what they are doing is or emergency room visits or maternity nosis at age 29. Now at age 61, Keri is they are dropping coverage because care. Most of these junk plans don’t able to get the healthcare she needs they can’t afford it. One of the reasons cover those things. without being punished financially for they can’t afford it is because, under When I spoke about this expansion of having a preexisting condition. Keri is ObamaCare, there were so many man- what I call junk insurance on the Sen- worried that if the Affordable Care Act dates and requirements, it drove up the ate floor 2 weeks ago, one of my Repub- is repealed, she could lose her health price. So they have these skyrocketing lican colleagues responded and claimed coverage or could be charged more be- premiums, higher deductibles, and that these plans preserve preexisting cause of her preexisting condition. higher copays. conditions protections and essential Another Wisconsinite, Keith in I think that is precisely why the ad- health benefits. So today I wanted to Brookfield, recently wrote in to my of- ministration decided that, let’s take clarify the record, and let’s look at the fice about what healthcare means to these plans and give people an oppor- fine print together. him and his family. Keith and his son tunity to buy the insurance they want One of the junk plans currently both have type 1 diabetes. Both of at a price they can afford. available in my home State of Wis- Literally tens of thousands of Ameri- them have health insurance through consin reads, ‘‘This plan has a pre- cans are now in these plans. What the the Affordable Care marketplace that existing limitation provision that may Senator from Wisconsin is saying is, we allows them to afford the insulin, glu- prevent coverage from applying to are going to throw all these people off cose test strips, and other medications medical conditions that existed prior these plans. What does that do? That they need. If the Affordable Care Act is to this plan’s effective date.’’ puts them back out, probably unin- repealed, Keith and his son likely Another junk plan that is sold in sured, which is what a lot of farmers would not even be eligible to purchase Wisconsin states that the plan does not and ranchers in places in South Dakota one of these junk insurance plans. comply with the guaranteed essential are doing—they are just dropping cov- They could be denied coverage entirely benefits provided by the Affordable erage because they can’t afford it. Who Care Act. To quote directly, the de- due to their preexisting condition. can afford to pay $3,000 a month? That We really need to act to stop this scription reads: ‘‘This coverage is not is what ObamaCare has left us. That is sabotage now. I want to protect the required to comply with certain federal why we need new solutions. This solu- guaranteed healthcare protections that market requirements for health insur- tion is one that allows people to buy a millions of Americans depend on. That ance, principally those contained in plan they want at a price they can af- the Affordable Care Act.’’ The tiny fine is why I have introduced legislation, ford, coupled with association health print on this particular junk plan in- with my colleague, Senator DOUG plans—which Democrats, I think, here structs individuals to check their cov- JONES of Alabama, to overturn the in the Senate are also objecting to and erage carefully to make sure they are Trump administration’s expansion of opposing—which are also giving indi- ‘‘aware of any exclusions or limitation junk insurance plans, because we viduals opportunities to join larger regarding coverage of pre-existing con- should be increasing access to afford- groups and spread their risk and drive ditions or health benefits (such as hos- able, high-quality healthcare options. down their premiums. We need plans pitalization, emergency services, ma- The entire Senate Democratic caucus that people in this country can afford, ternity care, preventive care, prescrip- supports this legislation, along with or more and more people are going to tion drugs, and mental health and sub- the two Independents who caucus with be in the ranks of the uninsured. stance use disorder services). Your cer- us. The Nation’s top healthcare organi- So, Mr. President, I object. tificate might also have lifetime and/or zations, representing tens of thousands The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- annual dollar limits on health bene- of the Nation’s physicians, patients, tion is heard. fits.’’ medical students, and other health ex- The Senator from Wisconsin. The Affordable Care Act protects perts, support this legislation. Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I am people against these insurance com- Anyone who says they support disappointed that my Republican col- pany abuses. Yet the expansion of healthcare coverage for people with leagues have once again chosen to ob- these junk plans puts the power back preexisting conditions should support ject to protecting people with pre- in the hands of big insurance compa- this bill. existing conditions. nies. Mr. President, as in legislative ses- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, would Let me be clear. American families sion, I ask unanimous consent that the my colleague yield? do not want to go back to the days HELP Committee be discharged from Ms. BALDWIN. Senator, I would be when health insurers could discrimi- further consideration of S. 1556; that happy to yield. nate against people with preexisting the Senate proceed to its immediate Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I appre- health conditions, women, and seniors consideration; that the bill be consid- ciate my colleague. I am in such strong by denying them coverage or charging ered read a third time and passed; and support of her legislation, the No Junk them higher premiums simply because that the motions to reconsider be con- Plans Act. I will speak briefly on it they get sick. sidered made and laid upon the table after the Senator has concluded her As I have said in this Chamber many with no intervening action or debate. important remarks. But apropos of times, the people of Wisconsin want The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there what the distinguished Senator from both parties in Congress to work to- objection? South Dakota just said, isn’t it correct gether to make things better by mak- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, reserving that of course a plan is more affordable ing healthcare more affordable. the right to object, let me just say that if it doesn’t cover anything? I would be I have heard from several Wisconsin- the plans to which the Senator from interested in my colleague’s reaction ites who want to know why the Presi- Wisconsin is referring are plans that to that, as she is the lead sponsor.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.065 S05JNPT1 S3244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 I remember being in Wisconsin and tage the Affordable Care Act through But if you look at what the Trump seeing the wonderful support folks all sorts of administrative Executive golden age of scams is going to bring there have from my colleague because actions, including defunding the State back, there are going to be lots of peo- she has been a leader on these issues. navigators who helped people make ple who are going to get clobbered, and, I am just curious, because certainly wise selections for their insurance and as my colleagues know, the people who my friend from South Dakota, who is a also limiting the open enrollment pe- are really going to get hit by this are, distinguished member of the Finance riod, and when we have an administra- for example, older women who are pre- Committee and works with Senator tion that has decided to go to court Medicare, because very often, in their CORTEZ MASTO and me, often works and asked the court to strike down a late fifties and early sixties, they have with us on matters. But unless I am U.S. law in its entirety, we know there a lot of difficulty trying to find jobs missing something, he said that what is sabotage going on. that pay good salaries and jobs that he is interested in is care that is more I think the choice for the American have good healthcare coverage. affordable. But it doesn’t cover any- people couldn’t be clearer. We want to I am so appreciative of what my col- thing. What are my colleague’s make things better, and the adminis- league is talking about. thoughts on that? tration—enabled by some of my Senate We are going to hear a lot of buzz Ms. BALDWIN. I would concur and Republican colleagues—is walking words. Opponents of the Baldwin legis- say that the reason they have earned down a path that has led to 2 million lation are going to talk about how they the nickname ‘‘junk plans’’ is because, people losing their health insurance are offering flexibility and they are of- frankly, some of them are hardly worth and others at grave risk of losing it in fering patient-centered care. But that the paper they are written on. the future. is just a bunch of eyewash because First of all, they do not have to com- With that, I yield the floor. what they really do, as you touched on, ply with some of the very important The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- is to fail to give patients care when protections we included as part of the ator from Oregon. they most need care. Affordable Care Act—otherwise known Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, before Today, Americans ought to be pro- as ObamaCare—especially to protect she leaves the floor, I want to tell my tected from these worthless, predatory people who have been ill once before or colleague from Wisconsin—and I think scams. One of the things that I was have been injured once before, people I speak for the distinguished Senator proudest of, really, before my col- who have a preexisting health condi- from Nevada as well—we are counting leagues came here, is a piece of legisla- tion, maybe a chronic condition that on our colleague from Wisconsin to tion I wrote, the Healthy Americans will require medical care throughout come back to this floor again and again Act. A number of Republican Senators their lives. to try to pass her bill. I just want to were cosponsors of this bill. It had air- In the old days, which apparently the tell her I will be with her every step of tight, loophole-free protection to en- Republican Senator wants to return to, the way because I think, colleagues, sure that people with preexisting con- there were all sorts of abuses, I would without the bill from the distinguished ditions didn’t face discrimination. argue, that insurance companies could Senator from Wisconsin, what we are By and large, we got that provision employ in order to limit their expo- looking at is a new golden age for scam into the Affordable Care Act. It meant, sure, if you will. They had annual lim- artists peddling insurance that isn’t as John McCain knew—we often talked its. They had lifetime limits. They had worth much more than the paper it is about it—that healthcare would no the capacity to drop somebody from written on. longer be there just for the healthy and coverage after an illness developed. I was struck by my friend from Wis- the wealthy. There would be real pro- They had the capacity to say: No, we consin’s mentioning the old days of tections for those with preexisting con- are not going to offer you insurance. junk insurance. ditions. They certainly had the capacity to Well, I was around for those old days. charge discriminatory premiums based I remember when the health insurance For all practical purposes, that was on the preexisting condition. That system in this country was basically really one of the two or three center- causes great concern. for the healthy and wealthy. If you pieces of the Affordable Care Act, be- I just recently saw a report about were healthy, no sweat, you could get cause, talk about a new age in insur- how much a typical—put it this way: a insurance. If you were wealthy, you ance, that was it. Healthcare insurance woman with a breast cancer diagnosis just went off and paid the bills. But the would no longer be there for the who requires chemotherapy and radi- insurance companies could go out there healthy and wealthy only. ation treatment and medication—how and clobber people with preexisting Senator BALDWIN is here, and what much she would be anticipated to conditions. So that was junk insur- she is trying to do—I am looking at spend out-of-pocket if she had a junk ance. that clock—is trying to keep the plan at the time that diagnosis was But I am even older than that. I re- Trump people from turning it back. made. It was, on average, $40,000. member when I was director of the Or- That is what they want to do when We also need to talk about another egon Gray Panthers. I would go to a Senator BALDWIN talks about the old impact these junk plans have, and that senior’s house, and they would pull out days—a forced march back to the days is, if you think you have a really good a shoebox full of policies—10 or 15 poli- when the insurance companies could chance of being healthy for the next cies. The distinguished Senator from really, in many instances, just beat the year, and you decide ‘‘This is a risk I Nevada, who has done so much con- stuffing out of vulnerable people. can take,’’ you are then fundamentally sumer advocacy for consumers, I am I thank my colleague for what she is changing the structure of the market- sure knows about this challenge with doing. I heard just a little bit about it place for everyone else. You can antici- seniors. These policies weren’t worth before I came over. I basically said: pate that this is a choice healthier, the paper they were written on. They Let’s hold off on things for a couple of maybe younger people will make, and had—because I am kind of a lawyer in hours so I can go out there and stand it has a distorting impact on premiums name only—what were called subroga- with Senator BALDWIN and her allies. in the marketplace. In fact, that is why tion clauses. So if you had two policies, I say to the Senator: To me, what is these plans were curtailed under the and they basically covered the same important is that you have been here previous administration. Now, this ad- thing, both of them would try to today, and it is going to be even more ministration is greatly expanding squirm out of covering it. Talk about important that you come back again these. They are no longer short term. junk insurance. and again and again so that that clock They are long term, and a lot of harm Finally, I got elected to Congress, continues to move forward in terms of will come. like my colleague activist, and we American healthcare and not go back- I want to conclude and say that when passed a law that said we are going to ward. I thank my colleague. we have an administration that first get rid of that system and that you We are really delighted to have Sen- fought legislatively to repeal the Af- could have really only one policy, ex- ator CORTEZ MASTO on the Senate Fi- fordable Care Act and then acted ad- cept in unusual situations. There were nance Committee, where she has been ministratively to undermine and sabo- strong consumer protections. doing a lot of good work in healthcare

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.067 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3245 for consumers and seniors. I look for- Take Carol, for instance. Let’s say the Senate pages who served during the ward to her remarks and to working she had signed up for a junk plan in- spring semester. I want to thank them with both of my colleagues. stead of an ACA-compliant plan—an for their hard work and service to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- easy mistake to make, since companies Senate over the last 4 months. I wish ator from Nevada. hide the differences between the two. you all well as you return to your Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Mr. President, With the junk plan, Carol’s insurance home States with a greater apprecia- let me just say, on behalf of the State could have refused to cover her tion for the Senate and our work here. of Nevada, that I am so appreciative healthcare costs because of her asth- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- that I get to work with my colleagues ma. They could have denied payment sent that the list of pages graduating from Wisconsin and Oregon. I thank for the emergency treatment she need- this week be printed in the CONGRES- them for their commitment because ed when she literally could not SIONAL RECORD. this is the No. 1 issue in the State of breathe, and they could have declined There being no objection, the mate- Nevada. coverage for the essential medications rial was ordered to be printed in the I say to Senator BALDWIN: What you she needs to keep the asthma in check. RECORD, as follows: are doing is really standing up for peo- Under these junk plans, women who ple and their right to have access to af- Meg Balaji get pregnant don’t get coverage for Elizabeth Bates fordable healthcare in this country prenatal care or for delivering their ba- Craig Birckhead-Morton when they need it, access to medica- bies. People with lifelong genetic con- Jackson Cargill tion when they need it, and the com- ditions, like cystic fibrosis, can be de- Olivia Castilla fort in knowing that if they purchase a nied coverage, as can those facing men- Michael Cathy plan, if something, God forbid, should Brooke Culp tal health issues. William Deaton happen to them, then, they will have What is more, even if you don’t buy a access to that medication and those Gabe Fanning junk healthcare plan, these plans’ very Caroline Ferry doctors when they need it. Thank you existence drives up our healthcare for your hard work. Cameron Fowler costs in this country. That is because Sophie Hart I stand today because I want to tell younger, healthier people are more Laura Hartman you about one of these people in the likely to risk choosing a limited junk Ruthie Kesri State of Nevada. Her name is Carol Joe Lesser Elewski. She is from Reno, NV. Carol plan because those plans are cheaper. That leaves the rest of the population, Dan McDermott has chronic asthma. She manages it George Moore with medications that cost up to $400 a including many women and children, in Virginia Pillion month—$400 a month. a much more expensive insurance pool. Katerina Retzlaff In October of 2016, Carol had such a Estimates say that junk plans could Bella Sandoval-Encinas bad asthma attack that she was admit- cost a family of four with an ACA plan Matthew Shabino ted to the hospital for 10 days as doc- over $3,000 in increased insurance pre- Caleb Shriver miums every year. The No Junk Plans Hunter Steinlage tors struggled to get her breathing Kara Swain under control. Thankfully, today Car- Act that Senator BALDWIN has intro- duced undoes the administration’s Colby Switser ol’s health is stable, but because of her Teagan Thompson preexisting condition and high pre- order that allowed insurance compa- John Wahlig III scription drug costs, she depends on nies to offer consumers up to 3 years of Jamie Yoder deceptive, skimpy coverage. the protections of the Affordable Care Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Under the No Junk Plans Act, cus- Act to keep her healthcare costs in might just add that, frequently, it is tomers can only use these short-term check. difficult to go back to boring high plans for 90 days. The plans would work This administration, as we have school. So I hope you are all able to ac- the way they were intended—as a heard today from my colleagues, keeps climate yourselves to the real world bridge between coverage at one job and chipping away at those protections. again and always remember your expe- the next. Literally, we have heard from the rience here in the greatest deliberative I hear this all the time in Nevada. President that he is proud of sabo- body in the world. taging the Affordable Care Act. He has Americans have told us time and again weakened the ACA by expanding access what they want their healthcare to do: f to these junk plans. These short-term, to cover preexisting conditions, keep EXECUTIVE CALENDAR limited-duration plans don’t cover es- down prescription drug costs, include sential services, like prescription women’s health, cover mental health, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I drugs, emergency rooms visits, and ma- and pay for emergency rooms visits. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ternity care. I am going to continue to fight for ate proceed to the consideration of Cal- Today, I am joining my colleagues what the American people want, and endar No. 252; that the nomination be to, once again, urge that we do away that is the comprehensive coverage of confirmed; that the motion to recon- with these scam insurance policies. the Affordable Care Act. sider be considered made and laid upon These plans appeal to consumers be- We cannot let the administration the table with no intervening action or cause they are low cost, but they are succeed in doing an end-run around the debate; that no further motions be in also low benefit, as we have heard. ACA. The House has already passed order; that any statements related to Many people who purchase them don’t legislation to do away with these flim- the nomination be printed in the realize just how limited the coverage sy and deceptive junk plans. Now it is Record; that the President be imme- is. All those details are in the fine time for the Senate to step up and do diately notified of the Senate’s action, print of the policies in dense legal jar- the same. and the Senate resume legislative ses- gon, and it is nearly impossible to un- Thank you. sion. derstand. I am an attorney, and I will I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tell you that even attorneys have dif- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- objection, it is so ordered. ficulty understanding that dense legal ator from Utah. The nomination considered and con- jargon in some of these policies. Con- (The remarks of Senator UDALL per- firmed is as follows: sumers don’t know that the plans they taining to the submission of S. 1753 are The following named officer for ap- are signing up for—because of the printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- pointment as Commandant of the Ma- dense legal jargon and because they are mitted Resolutions.’’) rine Corps and appointment in the not given specifics, and there is not Mr. LEE. I yield the floor. United States Marine Corps to the enough transparency—don’t even cover The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- grade indicated while assigned to a po- their preexisting conditions. Con- jority leader. sition of importance and responsibility sumers may not realize that their cov- RECOGNIZING THE SENATE PAGES under title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and erage has annual or lifetime spending Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, 8043: To be General caps. today is the last day of the session for Lt. Gen. David H. Berger

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.068 S05JNPT1 S3246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Although today they say that Steve consider it a high honor to be part of a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has retired from farming, I know that congressional delegation commemo- ate will now resume legislative session. he is still actively involved and serves rating one of the most important days as a senior partner at Pat Scates and in the history of human civilization. It f Sons Farms and on the board of direc- is especially important to make this MORNING BUSINESS tors for Scates Gardens, Inc. Steve is trip at a time when relations with our Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I never far from his partner and wife, traditional trans-Atlantic allies are ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Kappy, and his heart is always with his under undue and unnecessary stress. ate be in a period of morning business, fabulous family. On June 6, 1944, the largest single with Senators permitted to speak Illinois agriculture is lucky to have a amphibious assault in history crossed therein for up to 10 minutes each. champion like Steve and his family the English Channel and stormed the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without still going strong in the farming com- beaches of Normandy, code-named objection, it is so ordered. munity. America and Illinois need ‘‘Utah,’’ ‘‘Omaha,’’ ‘‘Gold,’’ ‘‘Juno,’’ f leaders like Steve now more than ever. and ‘‘Sword,’’ names that will be for- f ever associated with acts of uncommon TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN J. SCATES valor and self-sacrifice in defense of Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, every VOTE EXPLANATION human freedom and dignity. The Allied day, the American farmer works hard Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I was armada involved over 156,000 U.S., Brit- to keep the faith and survive un- necessarily absent, but had I been ish, and Canadian troops traveling knowns—from changes in the market- present, I would have voted no on roll- aboard almost 7,000 naval ships and place or the unpredictability of the call vote No. 141, the confirmation of landing vessels. weather, to changes in public policy. Susan Combs to be Assistant Secretary Even before the amphibious assault, We saw that in the 1980s with disrup- of the Interior. in the darkened skies of that early tions in our export markets, depressed I was necessarily absent but had I morning, 13,100 American paratroopers prices, creeping debt, and high produc- been present, would have voted no on of the 82nd and 10lst Airborne Divisions tion costs. We see that same today. rollcall vote No. 142, the motion to in- made parachute drops near Carentan Just like then, Illinois farm families voke cloture on Ryan T. Holte, to be a from over 2,000 Allied aircraft, followed have a trusted person fighting to keep judge of the U.S. Court of Federal by 3,937 troops flown in by day on 867 their operations strong and to help Claims. gliders as the opening maneuver of Op- pave the way for a stronger future for I was necessarily absent but, had I eration Neptune, the assault operation farming—his name is Steve Scates. been present, would have voted no on for Overlord. I am here today to honor my friend rollcall vote No. 143, the motion to in- Three of the six Allied divisions in- Steve, who was recently named one of voke cloture on Rossie David Alston, volved in D-day were American, includ- this year’s Southern Illinois University Jr., to be U.S. district judge for the ing the 29th Infantry Division. The 29th Distinguished Alumni. He has more Eastern District of Virginia. Infantry Division was activated on than earned this prestigious recogni- I was necessarily absent but, had I February 3, 1941, and based at Fort tion. been present, would have voted no on Meade, MD. It consisted of soldiers A native of Shawneetown in southern rollcall vote No. 144, the motion to in- from Maryland and Virginia. In Sep- Illinois, Steve has worked his entire voke cloture on Richard A. Hertling, to tember 1942, the 29th deployed to Eng- life in agriculture, from production ag- be a judge of the U.S. Court of Federal land, where it made final preparations riculture with his grandfather, who Claims. for the D-day invasion. founded Pat Scates and Sons Farm, to Operation Overlord called for Allied developing public policy that supports f troops to storm ashore five landing our farmers. Ever since he earned his VOTE EXPLANATION areas along the 50-mile stretch of Nor- bachelor’s degree from Southern Illi- mandy’s shore. U.S. forces were respon- nois University in 1959 in animal Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. President, I sible for taking Utah and Omaha. Se- sciences, Steve has been actively in- was necessarily absent for vote No. 137 curing Omaha was critical to the Al- volved in a wide range of professional on the confirmation of David Schenker lies’ success and would be the site of agricultural organizations, including in to be an Assistant Secretary of State. the heaviest German resistance. The several leadership posts, like chair of On vote No. 137, had I been present, I 29th and the 1st Infantry Division were the Illinois Soybean Association board would have voted yea on confirmation. responsible for taking Omaha. Nearly of directors. I was also necessarily absent for vote 10,000 men of the 29th formed the first President Bill Clinton recognized No. 138 on the confirmation of Heath assault wave on Omaha. At approxi- Steve’s experience and hard work sup- Tarbert to be Chairman of the Com- mately 6:30 in the morning on June 6th, porting the Illinois farming commu- modity Futures Trading Commission Allied forces encountered stormy seas, nity by appointing him the State Exec- and for vote No. 139 on the confirma- a low tide, reinforced obstacles, and a utive Director for the Illinois offices of tion of Heath Tarbert to be Commis- force of 50,000 German troops awaiting the USDA Farm Service Agency, where sioner of the Commodity Futures Trad- them on Normandy’s 50-mile shoreline. he served for 8 years and played a crit- ing Commission. On vote No. 138 and George ‘‘Billy’’ Forbes, Jr., of ical role in the implementation of the vote No. 139, had I been present, I Bryantown, MD, was a radio operator 1996 farm bill programs. would have voted yea on confirmation in the 29th Infantry Division. Mr. He went on to serve as chairperson of to be Chairman and Commissioner. Forbes described his feelings before the the Illinois Council for Food and Agri- I was also necessarily absent for vote D-day invasion as ‘‘very anxious and cultural Research. During his time No. 140 on the motion to invoke cloture very scared.’’ He said that even though there, he received more awards than on the nomination of Susan Combs to he did not know what to expect, he had can be counted, including the Farm Bu- be an Assistant Secretary of the Inte- a job to do, and he was going to do it reau Eagle Award, the USDA Sec- rior. On vote No. 140, had I been to the best of his ability. retary’s Award, and the SIU College of present, I would have voted nay on the Lester Lease of Cumberland, MD, was Agricultural Sciences 2008 Outstanding motion to invoke cloture. only 16 years old when he lied about his Alumni Award. f age to join the Army. He was a ser- With all the awards and recognition, geant in the 29th when he landed at Steve’s career has really been about 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY Omaha Beach. Mr. Lease stressed the helping people. While he is part of one Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, later difficulty of the amphibious assault. of the largest farming operations in Il- today, I will be leaving with many The ‘‘Higgins boats’’ could not get linois, he has always worked to look other Senators on an official trip to close enough to shore for the soldiers out for the interests of the smallest of Normandy, France, to celebrate the to get off on the land, so they had to farming operations to ensure they re- 75th anniversary of the D-day invasion, swim through deep water before they ceived a fair shake. also known as Operation Overlord. I could wade or crawl ashore. Many of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.072 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3247 them perished in the onslaught of with- that we Americans share with all peo- rights to all women. Advocacy for suf- ering German machine gun and artil- ple who cherish freedom and human frage for Black women was often aban- lery fire before they even made it to dignity now, just as we did on June 6th, doned in an attempt to gain support for shore. Those who did make it to the 1944. ratification in the South. African- beaches encountered thick shell smoke f American women faced disenfranchise- that obstructed their visibility, and ment tactics that ranged from separate 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH they heard the cries for help from their long lines and civics tests to poll taxes AMENDMENT fellow soldiers lying wounded nearby as and even beatings. Many of these tac- German machine gun fire relentlessly Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I am tics continued until passage of the Vot- rained down on them. proud to rise today to celebrate the ing Rights Act of 1965. Charles ‘‘Harry’’ Heinlein, a 22-year- 100th anniversary of the day my home Wisconsin owes its unique position in old Army private from Baltimore, MD, State of Wisconsin became the first history to the voices of powerful Wis- described the scene as total confusion, State in the Nation to ratify the 19th consin women who not only spoke recalling, ‘‘It seemed like hours to get Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, truth to power but who also shattered off the beach. At this point, the only giving women the right to vote. the glass ceiling in their professional orders being yelled to those still able Although the outcome was a historic lives. Belle Case LaFollette, originally to fight was, ‘Get off the beach! Get off victory, women did not gain the right from Summit, was the first woman to the beach!’ ’’ to vote without a struggle. The road to graduate from law school in Wisconsin. William Bladen of College Park, MD, Wisconsin’s ratification of the 19th Laura Ross Wolcott from Milwaukee was a 19-year-old paratrooper in the Amendment was paved with more than was Wisconsin’s first woman physician. 82nd Airborne Division. In the dark, 70 years of advocacy and speeches, Olympia Brown of Racine was the first early hours of that morning, Private marches and rallies, legislation and woman to be ordained a minister in the First Class Bladen parachuted into lawsuits by strong Wisconsin suffra- entire country. Nationally renowned Normandy with two 20-pound satchels gists. Many of the battles were lost be- suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt from of TNT attached to him and unable to fore they were won. Ripon was indispensable to passage of see where he would land. Mr. Bladen When Wisconsin became a State in the amendment. As the first woman to said, ‘‘War is hell—in fact, it’s worse 1848, only White male landowners over represent Wisconsin in the U.S. House than hell.’’ But he had a mission and 21 years of age could vote. In 1869, of Representatives and now the U.S. he did it. women won the right to run for local Senate, I am humbled to walk the path Joe Heinlein of Parkville, MD, pro- school boards in Wisconsin but iron- these strong women helped forge for vided context to the American casual- ically could not vote for themselves. In their successors. ties suffered. He pointed out that be- 1886, Wisconsin voters approved a One hundred years ago, after decades fore D-day, Bravo Company, 175th statewide referendum allowing women of struggle by brave women and men, Regiment, of the 29th Infantry Divi- to vote in school elections. When our Nation finally extended to women sion, had about 200 men; by June 19 women tried to exercise their new the most fundamental right in our de- about a dozen men remained. Mr. rights for the first time in 1887, how- mocracy—the right to vote. As we cele- Bladen added, ‘‘I hope people remember ever, many women’s ballots were dis- brate this historic milestone in our Na- that a lot of men gave their lives for carded because there was no way to tion’s history, let us vow to continue others.’’ verify that women voted only in school to fight for full equality for women, in- Freedom is not free. The Normandy elections. Racine suffragist Olympia cluding access to health care, in work- American Cemetery serves as the final Brown sued to have her ballot accept- place salaries, and in representation resting place for 9,380 American mili- ed, but the State supreme court said the Halls of Congress. tary dead, most of whom lost their the law was vague and needed to be re- f lives in the D-day landings. On the written. Fourteen years later, the Wis- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Walls of the Missing are inscribed an- consin Legislature approved the cre- other 1,557 names of soldiers whose re- ation of separate ballots for women mains were never recovered or identi- that only included school elections. REMEMBERING DON FRASER fied. We must never forget those who, In 1911, Wisconsin suffragists per- ∑ Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, in Abraham Lincoln’s immortal words, suaded the legislature to authorize a today I wish to acknowledge the pass- ‘‘have laid so costly a sacrifice upon statewide referendum on voting rights ing of a true champion for good— the altar of freedom.’’ The Americans for women, but it was soundly defeated former Congressman, Minneapolis who died on the beaches and in the by an electorate that didn’t include mayor, and my friend and neighbor— fields of Normandy made the ultimate women. Two years later, the legisla- Don Fraser, who died at the age of 95 sacrifice, but they did not die in vain. ture again called for a referendum on on June 2, 2019. Those who knew him They helped to defeat fascism, totali- women’s suffrage, but it was vetoed by best described Don as thoughtful, de- tarianism, and the Nazi regime. They the Governor. In 1915, another attempt cent, intelligent, tough, and absolutely helped to liberate Europe and the con- at a referendum was rejected by law- wonderful. centration camps. In GEN Dwight Ei- makers. Don Fraser was born in Minneapolis, senhower’s D-day address, he declared Women’s suffrage fared much better MN, in 1924. He fought in World War II to Allied troops, ‘‘The eyes of the world when the debate over voting rights and later studied law at the University are upon you. The hopes and prayers of shifted from individual States to the of Minnesota Law School. He joined liberty-loving people everywhere national stage. Congress passed the the law firm of Larson, Loevinger, march with you . . . The free men of 19th Amendment on June 4, 1919. Less Lindquist, Freeman, and Fraser before the world are marching together to vic- than a week later, on June 10th, the he was elected to the Minnesota State tory. Wisconsin Legislature ratified the Senate in 1954. In 1962, Don was elected We remember and we honor the in- amendment, narrowly beating out its to the House of Representatives, rep- trepid heroes of the 29th Infantry Divi- neighbor to the south. Illinois had ac- resenting Minnesota’s Fifth District, sion and all the other members of the tually ratified the amendment an hour where he served for 16 years. Don went ‘‘Greatest generation’’ who marched before Wisconsin, but a paperwork on to serve as mayor of Minneapolis together into battle and demonstrated error delayed the filing of the Illinois from 1980 to 1994, making him the long- remarkable acts of valor and sacrifice documents. By August 26, 1920, the nec- est serving mayor in Minneapolis his- 75 years ago tomorrow. essary 36 States had ratified the 19th tory. As the poet Archibald MacLeish Amendment, and women were granted Don was married to Arvonne Skelton wrote, ‘‘There are those who will say full voting rights. Fraser, who dedicated her life to im- that the liberation of humanity, the As we celebrate the centennial of this proving the lives of women around the freedom of man and mind is nothing historic moment, it is important to ac- world. Together, they had six children: but a dream. They are right. It is the knowledge that ratification of the 19th Thomas, Mary, John, Lois, Anne, and American Dream.’’ But it is a dream Amendment did not extend voting Jean.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.022 S05JNPT1 S3248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 Known as the Quiet Crusader, Don in the Vietnam war. Mr. Thompson de- else back from competing in sports and was always ahead of his time. As a ployed twice to Vietnam, first with the fulfilling her dreams. Congressman, he fought for the envi- First Cavalry Regiment in central In the summer of 1968 in Chicago, Eu- ronment and human rights and exposed Vietnam from January 1968 to 1969. nice Shriver opened the first national human rights abuses around the world. During this deployment, Mr. Thompson games for Special Olympics. One thou- As mayor of Minneapolis—a job he be- was wounded twice and earned a sand athletes from 26 States and Can- lieved was truly the most rewarding of Bronze Star. ada competed in track & field and his career—he advocated for early Soon after returning to the States, swimming. Jump forward to today. Be- childhood education and put an end to Mr. Thompson volunteered for a second cause of Mrs. Shriver’s vision and advo- the ingrained politics of the city’s po- tour in Vietnam. During his second cacy for people with intellectual dis- lice department. Tom Fraser may have tour, Mr. Thompson served as platoon abilities, there are now nearly 5 mil- summed up his father’s service best leader in charge of seven armored per- lion Special Olympics’ athletes around when he said, ‘‘He persuaded people by sonnel carriers and three tanks. He was the world, and as many as 80,000 com- the power of his argument, not the vol- wounded four more times. In 1970, petitions are held every year, including ume of his speech.’’ Public service was while on a rescue mission, Mr. Thomp- in the great State of Alaska. Don’s calling. son was injured in combat for the last In 2001, Alaska hosted the Special My first job in Democratic politics time. He was airlifted to Hawk Hill, Olympics World Winter Games. Mrs. was serving as the volunteer president where he helped identify all the lost Shriver said it was the best World Win- of the DFL Education Foundation, a men in his platoon before being sent to ter Games in Special Olympics history. group Don Fraser founded. His mis- a field hospital to begin recovery. Mr. That success was only possible because sion? Ideas matter in politics. And he Thompson was transferred to Colorado, of the hard working staff, board, volun- lived that. Don and Arvonne were the where he finished his recuperation and teers, and athletes from the Special heart and soul of the group. served as a probation officer at Fort Olympics Alaska organization and the In this era of sound bites and quick Carson before being discharged in 1972. complete support of a caring, engaged fixes to problems, Don and Arvonne Mr. Thompson met and married Eve- community. yearned for something more substan- lyn Auginaush on July 10, 1973 at St. Special Olympics Alaska will be cele- tial in the way they talked about Phillips Church in Rice Lake, MN. To- brating its 50th anniversary this week- issues. They worked to promote more gether they moved throughout Min- end in conjunction with the Special citizen involvement in politics. nesota before returning to Mr. Thomp- Olympics Alaska Summer Games. Hun- I remember when Don used to intro- son’s home in Rice Lake. Never one to dreds of athletes and unified partners duce me at events during my run for be idle, Mr. Thompson found work as a from across the State will gather in Hennepin County attorney, and he used trapper for the State and Tribe Pred- Anchorage for 3 days of competition. to say, ‘‘I used to work for the city of ator Control and also worked at the They have been dedicated to their Minneapolis.’’ In reality, Don has never Leech Lake Indian Health Hospital Fa- training in aquatics, basketball, gym- stopped working for Minneapolis and cilities as a manager, where he won nastics, powerlifting, and track & field, his country. Don was a great public two awards for his service. Mr. Thomp- and this weekend will strive for their servant and an outstanding mentor to son’s time in the military also left an personal best and, no doubt, have a lot the next generation. He understood indelible mark on his life and led him of fun. There is no better place to see that his public service didn’t end with to start the White Earth Honor Guard, the joy of competition and pure sports- him. which he remained a part of through- manship than at a Special Olympics It has been said that it is lucky to out his life. event. have somebody who makes it hard to Today, Mr. Thompson is being laid to My family is proud to be part of a say goodbye. It is hard to say goodbye rest with full military honors in Ar- community that supports our Special to Don Fraser, but I count myself lington National Cemetery by his wife Olympics athletes and, to brag a little, lucky to have known him as a friend. Evelyn, daughters Cheryl and Carol, 15 part of a State with a world-class My family and I greatly miss Don. We grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, training center and program that is the miss seeing him walking with Arvonne and many others. I am proud today to envy of many other States and nations. arm in arm in our neighborhood, and recognize Peter Thompson for his serv- Special Olympics Alaska’s success we miss their passion for public service ice to this country, to Minnesota, and would not be possible without the dedi- and their love for their family and to the White Earth Nation.∑ cated support of so many Alaska fami- friends.∑ f lies and the passion our athletes have for sports and this organization. Our f 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPECIAL athletes inspire all of us. They show us TRIBUTE TO PETER MELVIN OLYMPICS ALASKA THOMPSON, JR. the true meaning of grit, determina- ∑ Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, this tion, and perseverance. Our athletes ∑ Ms. SMITH. Mr. President, today I week we are celebrating the 50th anni- know, more than any of us, what Vince wish to recognize and celebrate the life versary of Special Olympics Alaska, an Lombardi meant when he said, ‘‘It’s of Peter Melvin Thompson, Jr., a deco- organization that has done so much for not whether you get knocked down; it’s rated Vietnam war veteran and proud so many Alaskans living with intellec- whether you get up.’’ member of the White Earth Nation, tual disabilities in my State and across Congratulations again to all the ath- who passed away on Wednesday, Janu- the globe. letes, staff, board, and volunteers of ary 30, 2019. Today, on June 5, 2019, Mr. The rise of the Special Olympics is Special Olympics Alaska for an incred- Thompson will be buried with full mili- one of the world’s great stories. It dem- ible 50 years of serving the commu- tary honors in Arlington National onstrates both on the political and per- nity.∑ Cemetery for his service to this coun- sonal fronts what can happen when a f try. He is the first member of the group of people get together to ensure White Earth Nation to receive this that everyone has the ability to par- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT honor. ticipate in sports and, furthermore, de- Messages from the President of the Mr. Thompson served in the Army for velop skills and friendships that will United States were communicated to 12 years, during which time he received last them a lifetime. the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his six Purple Hearts, one Silver Star with The story of Special Olympics dates secretaries. valor device, and 3 Bronze Stars with back to the 1960s, when one woman, Eu- f valor device. In 1960, at the age of 17, nice Kennedy Shriver, decided to make Mr. Thompson talked his dad into sign- a difference. Mrs. Shriver had a sister, EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED ing papers allowing him to enlist in the Rosemary, who had an intellectual dis- In executive session the Presiding Of- U.S. Army. He attended basic training ability and with whom she was very ficer laid before the Senate messages and was posted to Fort Leonard Wood, close. She knew that Rosemary’s dis- from the President of the United MO, before volunteering to go to fight ability shouldn’t hold her or anybody States submitting sundry nominations

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.023 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3249 and a withdrawal which were referred tion Information System’’ ((RIN0750–AK42) fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- to the appropriate committees. (DFARS Case 2019–D007)) received in the Of- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Non Naval Medical (The messages received today are fice of the President of the Senate on June 3, and Dental Care’’ ((RIN0703–AB10) (32 CFR 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. Part 732) received in the Office of the Presi- printed at the end of the Senate EC–1548. A communication from the Acting dent of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the proceedings.) Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing Committee on Armed Services. f and Contracting, Department of Defense, EC–1557. A communication from the Fed- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE a rule entitled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Judge Advocate General, Department of De- At 10:20 a.m., a message from the Regulation Supplement: Repeal of DFARS fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Assistance to and House of Representatives, delivered by Clause ‘Ordering Limitation’ ’’ ((RIN0750– AK64) (DFARS Case 2019–D023)) received in Support of Dependents; Paternity Com- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks an- the Office of the President of the Senate on plaints’’ ((RIN0703–AA96) (32 CFR Part 733)) nounced that the House has passed the June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Armed received in the Office of the President of the following bill, without amendment: Services. Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on S. 1379. An act to reauthorize certain pro- EC–1549. A communication from the Fed- Armed Services. grams under the Public Health Service Act eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the EC–1558. A communication from the Fed- and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Judge Advocate General, Department of De- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Act with respect to public health security fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Judge Advocate General, Department of De- and all-hazards preparedness and response, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Indexing, Public In- fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Garnishment of Pay and for other purposes. spection, and Federal Register Publication of Department of Navy Directive and Other of Naval Military and Civilian Personnel for The message further announced that Documents Affecting the Public’’ ((RIN0703– Collection of Child Support and Alimony’’ the House has passed the following bill, AB02) (32 CFR Part 701) received in the Office ((RIN0703–AA97) (32 CFR Part 734)) received in which it requests the concurrence of of the President of the Senate on June 3, in the Office of the President of the Senate the Senate: 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 6. An act to authorize the cancella- EC–1550. A communication from the Fed- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the EC–1559. A communication from the Fed- tion of removal and adjustment of status of eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the certain aliens, and for other purposes. Judge Advocate General, Department of De- fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Judge Advocate General, Department of De- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED port of a rule entitled ‘‘United States Navy fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- The message also announced that the Regulations and Official Records’’ ((RIN0703– port of a rule entitled ‘‘Disposition of Prop- Speaker has signed the following en- AB06) (32 CFR Part 700) received in the Office erty’’ ((RIN0703–AB05) (32 CFR Part 736)) re- rolled bill: of the President of the Senate on June 3, ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on H.R. 2157. An act making supplemental ap- 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–1551. A communication from the Fed- Armed Services. propriations for the fiscal year ending Sep- EC–1560. A communication from the Fed- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the tember 30, 2019, and for other purposes. eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of De- Judge Advocate General, Department of De- The enrolled bill was subsequently fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- signed by the President pro tempore port of a rule entitled ‘‘Certifications and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules Governing (Mr. GRASSLEY). Exemptions Under the International Regula- Public Access’’ ((RIN0703–AB00) (32 CFR Part tions for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972’’ The message further announced that 763)) received in the Office of the President ((RIN0703–AB03) (32 CFR Part 706) received in pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 945S(a), and the of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Com- the Office of the President of the Senate on order of the House of January 3, 2019, mittee on Armed Services. the Speaker appoints the following in- June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Armed EC–1561. A communication from the Fed- Services. eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the dividual on the part of the House of EC–1552. A communication from the Fed- Representatives to the Board of Visi- Judge Advocate General, Department of De- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tors to the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General, Department of De- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Contracting by Nego- Academy: Ms. Gina Maria Ortiz Jones fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tiations’’ ((RIN0703–AB13) (48 CFR Part 5215)) of San Antonio, Texas. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Rules with received in the Office of the President of the Respect to Additional Station and Signal f Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Lights’’ ((RIN0703–AB04) (32 CFR Part 707) re- Armed Services. MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–1562. A communication from the Fed- Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the The following bill was read the first Armed Services. Judge Advocate General, Department of De- time: EC–1553. A communication from the Fed- fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- H.R. 6. An act to authorize the cancella- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the port of a rule entitled ‘‘Contract Administra- tion of removal and adjustment of status of Judge Advocate General, Department of De- tion’’ ((RIN0703–AB14) (48 CFR Part 5242)) re- certain aliens, and for other purposes. fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ceived in the Office of the President of the port of a rule entitled ‘‘Missing Persons Act’’ Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on f ((RIN0703–AB07) (32 CFR Part 718) received in Armed Services. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–1563. A communication from the Fed- June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Armed eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the COMMUNICATIONS Services. Judge Advocate General, Department of De- The following communications were EC–1554. A communication from the Fed- fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- laid before the Senate, together with eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the port of a rule entitled ‘‘Solicitation Provi- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Judge Advocate General, Department of De- sions and Contract Clauses’’ ((RIN0703–AB15) fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- uments, and were referred as indicated: (48 CFR Part 5252)) received in the Office of port of a rule entitled ‘‘Payments of the President of the Senate on June 3, 2019; EC–1546. A communication from the Direc- Amounts Due Mentally Incompetent Mem- to the Committee on Armed Services. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, bers of the Naval Service’’ ((RIN0703–AB16) EC–1564. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- (32 CFR Part 726) received in the Office of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- President of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Penthiopyrad; Pesticide Tolerances’’ the Committee on Armed Services. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (FRL 9993–11–OCSPP) received in the Office EC–1555. A communication from the Fed- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Michigan, Permit of the President of the Senate on June 4, eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the to Install Public Hearing Provisions’’ (FRL 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- Judge Advocate General, Department of De- No. 9994–65–Region 5) received in the Office of trition, and Forestry. fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- the President of the Senate on June 4, 2019; EC–1547. A communication from the Acting port of a rule entitled ‘‘Medical and Dental to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing Care for Eligible Persons at Navy Depart- lic Works. and Contracting, Department of Defense, ment Facilities’’ ((RIN0703–AB09) (32 CFR EC–1565. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Part 728) received in the Office of the Presi- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, a rule entitled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition dent of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulation Supplement: Repeal of DFARS Committee on Armed Services. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Provision Regarding Availability of Speci- EC–1556. A communication from the Fed- titled ‘‘Michigan; Final Authorization of fications and Standards Not Listed in the eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the State Hazardous Waste Management Pro- Acquisition Streamlining and Standardiza- Judge Advocate General, Department of De- gram Revisions’’ (FRL No. 9994–75–Region 5)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.030 S05JNPT1 S3250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 received in the Office of the President of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EXECUTIVE REPORT OF Senate on June 4, 2019; to the Committee on Transportation. COMMITTEE Environment and Public Works. EC–1576. A communication from the Attor- EC–1566. A communication from the Direc- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department The following executive report of a tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- nomination was submitted: Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled By Mr. ISAKSON for the Committee on ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ‘‘Safety Zone; Ohio River Mile 0.0 to Mile 0.6, Veterans’ Affairs. titled ‘‘National Priorities List; Correction’’ Pittsburgh, PA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket *James Byrne, of Virginia, to be Deputy (FRL No. 9994–86–OLEM) received in the Of- No. USCG–2019–0230)) received in the Office of Secretary of Veterans Affairs. fice of the President of the Senate on June 4, the President of the Senate on June 3, 2019; *Nomination was reported with rec- 2019; to the Committee on Environment and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ommendation that it be confirmed sub- Public Works. and Transportation. ject to the nominee’s commitment to EC–1567. A communication from the Acting EC–1577. A communication from the Attor- respond to requests to appear and tes- Commissioner, Social Security Administra- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Ad- tify before any duly constituted com- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- mittee of the Senate. ministration’s 2019 Annual Report of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Supplemental Security Income Program; to ‘‘Safety Zone; Cumberland River, Nashville, f the Committee on Finance. TN’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– EC–1568. A communication from the Acting INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND 2019–0344)) received in the Office of the Presi- JOINT RESOLUTIONS Secretary of the Federal Trade Commission, dent of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- Committee on Commerce, Science, and The following bills and joint resolu- sion’s fiscal year 2017 annual report relative Transportation. tions were introduced, read the first to the Federal Activities Inventory Reform EC–1578. A communication from the Attor- and second times by unanimous con- Act of 1998 (FAIR Act); to the Committee on ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department sent, and referred as indicated: Homeland Security and Governmental Af- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for fairs. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1569. A communication from the Chair- himself and Ms. SINEMA): ‘‘Safety Zone; Prom Fireworks Display; San S. 1717. A bill to amend the Food and Nu- man of the Securities and Exchange Com- Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA’’ mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the trition Act of 2008 to make certain multi- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2019– vitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligi- Commission’s Semiannual Report of the In- 0398)) received in the Office of the President spector General and a Management Report ble for purchase with supplemental nutrition of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Com- assistance program benefits, and for other for the period from October 1, 2018 through mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, March 31, 2019; to the Committee on Home- tation. Nutrition, and Forestry. land Security and Governmental Affairs. EC–1579. A communication from the Attor- By Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, EC–1570. A communication from the Sec- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department retary of Transportation, transmitting pro- and Mr. YOUNG): of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- S. 1718. A bill to amend title 38, United posed legislation that would reauthorize the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties Department’s pipeline safety program for fis- ‘‘Safety Zone; July 4th Holiday Fireworks in for persons charging veterans unauthorized cal years 2020–2023; to the Committee on the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Mary- fees, and for other purposes; to the Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. land-National Capital Region Zone’’ mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–1571. A communication from the Senior ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2019– By Ms. SINEMA (for herself and Ms. Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, 0193)) received in the Office of the President COLLINS): Department of Transportation, transmitting, of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Com- S. 1719. A bill to amend the Securities Ex- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- change Act of 1934 to create an interdivi- ‘‘Training, Qualification, and Oversight for tation. sional taskforce at the Securities and Ex- Safety-Related Railroad Employees’’ EC–1580. A communication from the Attor- change Commission for senior investors, and (RIN2130–AC70) received in the Office of the ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department for other purposes; to the Committee on President of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled By Mr. ROUNDS (for himself, Mr. KING, Transportation. ‘‘Safety Zone; Annual Events in the Captain Mr. THUNE, Mr. ENZI, Mr. MANCHIN, EC–1572. A communication from the Attor- of the Port Buffalo Zone’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) and Mr. BARRASSO): ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department (Docket No. USCG–2019–0121)) received in the S. 1720. A bill to amend the Federal Meat of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Office of the President of the Senate on June Inspection Act and the Poultry Products In- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 3, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, spection Act to allow the interstate sale of ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hacken- Science, and Transportation. State-inspected meat and poultry, and for sack River, Little Ferry, NJ’’ ((RIN1625– EC–1581. A communication from the Attor- other purposes; to the Committee on Agri- AA09) (Docket No. USCG–2019–0108)) received ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. in the Office of the President of the Senate of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Com- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled MENENDEZ, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. merce, Science, and Transportation. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. KING, EC–1573. A communication from the Attor- ‘‘Amendments to the Marine Radar Observer Refresher Training Regulations’’ ((RIN1625– Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KAINE, Mr. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department SANDERS, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. MERKLEY, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- AC46) (Docket No. USCG–2018–0100)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate and Ms. SMITH): ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- S. 1721. A bill to amend title 18, United cial Local Regulation; Annual Boyne Thun- on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. States Code, to prohibit gay and trans panic der Poker Run; Charlevoix, MI’’ ((RIN1625– defenses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. AA08) (Docket No. USCG–2018–1098)) received EC–1582. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. TEST- in the Office of the President of the Senate ER, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. KING, Mr. on June 3, 2019; to the Committee on Com- tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic ROUNDS, and Ms. SMITH): merce, Science, and Transportation. S. 1722. A bill to amend the National Hous- Delivery of MVPD Communications; Mod- EC–1574. A communication from the Attor- ing Act to authorize State-licensed apprais- ernization of Media Regulation Initiative’’ ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ers to conduct appraisals in connection with ((FCC 18–166) (MB Docket Nos. 17–317 and 17– of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- mortgages insured by the FHA and to ensure ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- 105) received in the Office of the President of compliance with the existing appraiser edu- cial Local Regulation; Upper Potomac River, the Senate on June 3, 2019; to the Committee cation and competency requirements, and for National Harbor, MD’’ ((RIN1625–AA08) on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- (Docket No. USCG–2019–0203)) received in the f ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Office of the President of the Senate on June By Mr. GARDNER (for himself, Mr. 3, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES BENNET, Mr. BARRASSO, Ms. HASSAN, Science, and Transportation. Mr. CRAPO, and Mr. WYDEN): EC–1575. A communication from the Attor- The following reports of committees S. 1723. A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department were submitted: and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on provide for the establishment of a Ski Area ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Fee Retention Account; to the Committee on ‘‘Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, New fairs, without amendment: Energy and Natural Resources. Orleans, LA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. H.R. 1590. A bill to require an exercise re- By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. USCG–2019–0243)) received in the Office of the lated to terrorist and foreign fighter travel, COTTON, Mr. SASSE, and Mrs. President of the Senate on June 3, 2019; to and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–44). BLACKBURN):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.044 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3251 S. 1724. A bill to amend the Controlled Sub- S. 1733. A bill to limit the separation of for other purposes; to the Committee on En- stances Act and the Controlled Substances children from their parents or legal guard- ergy and Natural Resources. Import and Export Act to modify the of- ians, to limit the detention of families and By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. fenses relating to fentanyl, and for other children, to provide unaccompanied alien MENENDEZ, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. CAR- purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- children with access to counsel, to increase PER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. HARRIS, ary. the number of immigration judges and sup- Mr. MARKEY, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. By Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. port staff, and for other purposes; to the MERKLEY, Ms. SMITH, Mr. SANDERS, YOUNG): Committee on the Judiciary. Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. S. 1725. A bill to permit occupational By Mr. CARPER: HIRONO, Mr. BROWN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, therapists to conduct the initial assessment S. 1734. A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. REED, Mr. visit and complete the comprehensive assess- Management Act of 1972 to allow the District SCHATZ, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. COONS, ment under a Medicare home health plan of of Columbia to receive Federal funding under Mr. DURBIN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. care for certain rehabilitation cases; to the such Act, and for other purposes; to the Com- KAINE, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. HASSAN, Committee on Finance. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Mr. WYDEN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. UDALL, By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. tation. Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. KING, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. REED, Mr. By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Ms. CARDIN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. ROSEN, BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mrs. Mr. CASEY, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. DUCKWORTH, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. SHAHEEN, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. HARRIS, MURPHY, Mr. WARNER, Ms. SINEMA, BOOKER, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. PE- Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. BEN- Mr. MARKEY, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. TERS, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, NET, Mr. PETERS, Mr. TESTER, Mr. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LEAHY, Mrs. and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): JONES, and Ms. CANTWELL): GILLIBRAND, and Ms. HIRONO): S. 1735. A bill to provide women with in- S. 1743. A bill to direct the President to de- S. 1726. A bill to ensure high-income earn- creased access to preventive and life-saving velop a plan for the United States to meet ers pay a fair share of Federal taxes; to the cancer screening; to the Committee on its nationally determined contribution under Committee on Finance. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. the Paris Agreement, and for other purposes; By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. to the Committee on Foreign Relations. GRAHAM, Mr. KAINE, and Mr. GARD- BOOZMAN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. WARNER, By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. NER): Mr. KAINE, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HARRIS, and Ms. S. 1727. A bill to establish the Partnership WYDEN, Mr. DAINES, and Ms. BALD- KLOBUCHAR): Fund for Peace to promote joint economic WIN): S. 1744. A bill to provide lawful permanent development and finance ventures between S. 1736. A bill to prohibit the transfer of op- resident status for certain advanced STEM Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies erations and closure of Forest Service Job degree holders, and for other purposes; to the and those in the United States and Israel to Corps Civilian Conservation Centers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. improve economic cooperation and people- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and By Mr. BENNET (for himself, Mr. to-people peacebuilding programs, and to Forestry. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. further shared community building, peaceful By Mr. MURPHY (for himself and Mr. HARRIS, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, coexistence, dialogue, and reconciliation be- CASSIDY): Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. SMITH, tween Israelis and Palestinians; to the Com- S. 1737. A bill to strengthen parity in men- Mr. CARPER, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Ms. mittee on Foreign Relations. tal health and substance use disorder bene- HIRONO, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. SCHATZ, By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mrs. fits; to the Committee on Health, Education, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. HEINRICH, and Ms. CAPITO, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. VAN Labor, and Pensions. CORTEZ MASTO): HOLLEN): By Mr. PETERS: S. 1745. A bill to establish a cost of green- S. 1728. A bill to require the United States S. 1738. A bill to require the Secretary of house gases for carbon dioxide, methane, and Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer’s Labor to take initiatives to measure the im- nitrous oxide to be used by Federal agencies, semipostal stamp for 6 additional years; to pact of automation on the workforce in order and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Committee on Homeland Security and to inform workforce development strategies, Environment and Public Works. Governmental Affairs. and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. CASSIDY, and Mr. REED): Mr. DAINES): By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself and S. 1746. A bill to amend title 54, United S. 1729. A bill to enhance consumer rights Mr. CRAPO): States Code, to authorize the provision of relating to consumer report disputes by re- S. 1739. A bill to enable projects that will technical assistance under the Preserve quiring provision of documentation provided aid in the development and delivery of re- America Program and to direct the Sec- by consumers; to the Committee on Banking, lated instruction associated with apprentice- retary of the Interior to enter into partner- Housing, and Urban Affairs. ship and preapprenticeship programs that ships with communities adjacent to units of By Ms. HARRIS (for herself, Mr. MUR- are focused on serving the skilled technical the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets; to the Com- PHY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MENEN- workforce at the National Laboratories and mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. DEZ, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. certain facilities of the National Nuclear Se- By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Ms. MERKLEY, and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): curity Administration, and for other pur- S. 1730. A bill to direct the Administrator poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- BALDWIN, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): S. 1747. A bill to require that any trade of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- ural Resources. agreement eligible for expedited consider- ministration to make grants to State and By Mr. WYDEN: ation by Congress include enforceable stand- local governments and nongovernmental or- S. 1740. A bill to move the United States ards requiring paying adequate wages and ganizations for purposes of carrying out cli- toward greater energy independence and se- maintaining sustainable production meth- mate-resilient living shoreline projects that curity, to increase the flexibility, efficiency, ods, and for other purposes; to the Com- and reliability of the electric grid, to in- protect coastal communities by supporting mittee on Finance. crease the competitiveness of the United ecosystem functions and habitats with the By Mr. BLUMENTHAL: use of natural materials and systems, and for States economy, to protect consumers, and S. 1748. A bill to decrease the frequency of other purposes; to the Committee on Com- to improve the energy performance of the sports blackouts, and for other purposes; to merce, Science, and Transportation. Federal Government, and for other purposes; the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. MENEN- to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- By Ms. SINEMA (for herself and Mr. DEZ, Mr. COTTON, and Mrs. sources. TILLIS): GILLIBRAND): By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. S. 1749. A bill to clarify seasoning require- S. 1731. A bill to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley WHITEHOUSE, Mr. REED, and Mr. ments for certain refinanced mortgage loans, Act of 2002 to require the Public Company COONS): and for other purposes; considered and Accounting Oversight Board to maintain a S. 1741. A bill to direct the Secretary of passed. list of certain foreign issuers, and for other Energy to establish a program to advance By Ms. HARRIS (for herself, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Banking, energy storage deployment by reducing the MERKLEY, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. SMITH, Housing, and Urban Affairs. cost of energy storage through research, de- Mr. SANDERS, and Ms. CORTEZ By Mr. WYDEN: velopment, and demonstration, and for other MASTO): S. 1732. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and S. 1750. A bill to establish the Clean School enue Code of 1986 to provide rules for the dis- Natural Resources. Bus Grant Program, and for other purposes; allowance and recapture of certain chari- By Mr. WYDEN: to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- table contributions to colleges and univer- S. 1742. A bill to direct the Secretary of sources. sities, and for other purposes; to the Com- Energy to establish certain demonstration By Ms. CANTWELL: mittee on Finance. grant programs relating to the demonstra- S. 1751. A bill to amend the Reclamation By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Ms. tion of advanced distribution systems, smart Project Act of 1939 to authorize pumped stor- HARRIS, Ms. HIRONO, and Ms. water heaters, vehicle-to-grid integration, age hydropower development utilizing mul- KLOBUCHAR): and granular retail electricity pricing, and tiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs; to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.031 S05JNPT1 S3252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- S.J. Res. 34. A joint resolution providing S.J. Res. 43. A joint resolution providing sources. for congressional disapproval of the proposed for congressional disapproval of the proposed By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. foreign military sale to the United Arab transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cer- PERDUE, Mr. LEE, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. Emirates of certain defense articles and tain defense articles and services; to the RUBIO, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Committee on Foreign Relations. SCOTT of South Carolina, and Mrs. tions. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. BLACKBURN): By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. S. 1752. A bill to allow a State to submit a GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): declaration of intent to the Secretary of LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): S.J. Res. 44. A joint resolution providing Education to combine certain funds to im- S.J. Res. 35. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed prove the academic achievement of students; for congressional disapproval of the proposed retransfer of certain defense articles from to the Committee on Health, Education, foreign military sale to the United Arab the United Arab Emirates to the Hashemite Labor, and Pensions. Emirates of certain defense articles and Kingdom of Jordan; to the Committee on By Mr. LEE (for himself and Mr. services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Foreign Relations. HAWLEY): tions. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S. 1753. A bill to promote accountability By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. and effective administration in the execu- GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): tion of laws by restoring the original under- LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): S.J. Res. 45. A joint resolution providing S.J. Res. 36. A joint resolution providing standing of the President’s constitutional for congressional disapproval of the proposed for congressional disapproval of the proposed power to remove subordinates from office; to transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cer- transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the the Committee on Homeland Security and tain defense articles and services; to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North- Governmental Affairs. Committee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. ern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. and services; to the Committee on Foreign GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): S.J. Res. 27. A joint resolution providing Relations. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed for congressional disapproval of the proposed GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. transfer to the United Arab Emirates, United transfer to the United Arab Emirates certain Kingdom and Australia certain defense arti- LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): S.J. Res. 37. A joint resolution providing defense articles and services; to the Com- cles and services; to the Committee on For- for congressional disapproval of the proposed mittee on Foreign Relations. eign Relations. export to the United Arab Emirates, the By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. United Kingdom of Great Britain and North- GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. RAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. G ern Ireland, and the Republic of France of LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): certain defense articles and services; to the S.J. Res. 47. A joint resolution providing S.J. Res. 28. A joint resolution providing Committee on Foreign Relations. for congressional disapproval of the proposed for congressional disapproval of the proposed By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cer- foreign military sale to the United Arab GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. tain defense articles and services; to the Emirates of certain defense articles and LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): Committee on Foreign Relations. services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- S.J. Res. 38. A joint resolution providing By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. tions. for congressional disapproval of the proposed GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and S.J. Res. 48. A joint resolution providing LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): Northern Ireland of certain defense articles for congressional disapproval of the proposed S.J. Res. 29. A joint resolution providing and services; to the Committee on Foreign transfer to the United Arab Emirates certain for congressional disapproval of the proposed Relations. defense articles and services; to the Com- foreign military sale to the Kingdom of By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. mittee on Foreign Relations. Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- f LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): tions. S.J. Res. 39. A joint resolution providing By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND for congressional disapproval of the proposed SENATE RESOLUTIONS GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. export to the United Arab Emirates and LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): United Kingdom of certain defense articles, The following concurrent resolutions S.J. Res. 30. A joint resolution providing including technical data and defense serv- and Senate resolutions were read, and for congressional disapproval of the proposed ices; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: foreign military sale to the United Arab By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. By Ms. HARRIS (for herself and Mrs. Emirates of certain defense articles and GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. FEINSTEIN): services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): S. Res. 231. A resolution condemning the tions. S.J. Res. 40. A joint resolution providing By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. for congressional disapproval of the proposed horrific anti-Semitic attack on the Chabad GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. export to India, Israel, Republic of Korea, of Poway Synagogue near San Diego, Cali- LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain de- fornia, on April 27, 2019; to the Committee on S.J. Res. 31. A joint resolution providing fense articles, including technical data and the Judiciary. for congressional disapproval of the proposed defense services; to the Committee on For- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and foreign military sale to the Kingdom of eign Relations. Mr. RUBIO): Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S. Res. 232. A resolution calling for the im- services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. mediate extradition or expulsion to the tions. LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): United States of convicted felons Joanne By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S.J. Res. 41. A joint resolution providing Chesimard and William Morales and all GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. for congressional disapproval of the proposed other fugitives from justice who are receiv- LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): export to the Government of Saudi Arabia ing safe haven in Cuba in order to escape S.J. Res. 32. A joint resolution providing and the United Arab Emirates and the prosecution or confinement for criminal of- for congressional disapproval of the proposed United Kingdom of Great Britain and North- fenses committed in the United States; to foreign military sale to the Kingdom of ern Ireland of technical data and defense the Committee on Foreign Relations. Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- tions. TILLIS, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. CORNYN, tions. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. Mr. COTTON, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. GRASS- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. LEY, Ms. ERNST, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): HAWLEY, Mr. SCOTT of South Caro- LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): S.J. Res. 42. A joint resolution providing lina, and Mr. CRUZ): S.J. Res. 33. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed S. Res. 233. A resolution recognizing the for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and the importance of protecting freedom of speech, foreign military sale to the United Arab United Kingdom of Great Britain and North- thought, and expression at institutions of Emirates of certain defense articles and ern Ireland of certain defense articles, in- higher education; to the Committee on the services; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- cluding technical data and defense services; Judiciary. tions. to the Committee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mrs. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. FEINSTEIN, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. WAR- GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. REN, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. DUCKWORTH, LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): LEAHY, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. REED): Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. UDALL):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.034 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3253 S. Res. 234. A resolution affirming the sors of S. 177, a bill to amend the Inter- American Legion, and for other pur- United States commitment to the two-state nal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Small poses. solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Business Act to expand the availability S. 512 and noting that Israeli annexation of terri- of employee stock ownership plans in S tory in the West Bank would undermine At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the peace and Israel’s future as a Jewish and corporations, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Arizona democratic state; to the Committee on For- S. 191 (Ms. SINEMA), the Senator from New eign Relations. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) and the Sen- By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mrs. names of the Senator from Connecticut ator from Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) BLACKBURN): (Mr. MURPHY) and the Senator from were added as cosponsors of S. 512, a S. Res. 235. A resolution designating June Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added as co- bill to establish an advisory office 12, 2019, as ‘‘Women Veterans Appreciation within the Bureau of Consumer Protec- Day’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. sponsors of S. 191, a bill to direct the By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Secretary of Defense to include in peri- tion of the Federal Trade Commission Mr. ROMNEY): odic health assessments, separation to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and S. Res. 236. A resolution reaffirming the history and physical examinations, and for other purposes. strong partnership between Tunisia and the other assessments an evaluation of S. 560 United States and supporting the people of whether a member of the Armed Forces At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the Tunisia in their continued pursuit of demo- has been exposed to open burn pits or names of the Senator from Michigan cratic reforms; to the Committee on Foreign toxic airborne chemicals, and for other (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from Relations. Iowa (Mr. GRASSLEY) were added as co- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. purposes. LEAHY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. S. 239 sponsors of S. 560, a bill to amend the CRAPO): At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the Public Health Service Act, the Em- S. Res. 237. A resolution supporting the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- ployee Retirement Income Security mission and goals of National Crime Vic- vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue tims’ Rights Week in 2019, which include in- sponsor of S. 239, a bill to require the Code of 1986 to require that group and creasing public awareness of the rights, individual health insurance coverage needs, and concerns of, and services avail- Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of Christa and group health plans provide cov- able to assist, victims and survivors of crime erage for treatment of a congenital in the United States; considered and agreed McAuliffe. anomaly or birth defect. to. S. 299 S. 569 By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. At the request of Mr. CASEY, the C ONNELL ERKLEY At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the M C , Mr. M , and Mr. name of the Senator from Connecticut PAUL): names of the Senator from Alabama (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- S. Res. 238. A resolution designating the (Mr. JONES), the Senator from South sponsor of S. 299, a bill to amend title week of June 3 through June 9, 2019, as Carolina (Mr. SCOTT), the Senator from ‘‘Hemp History Week’’; considered and VII of the Public Health Service Act to Indiana (Mr. BRAUN) and the Senator agreed to. reauthorize programs that support from Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY) were By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. PE- interprofessional geriatric education added as cosponsors of S. 569, a bill to TERS, Mr. GARDNER, Mrs. SHAHEEN, and training to develop a geriatric-ca- direct the Secretary of Transportation Mr. RISCH, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. CRAMER, pable workforce, improving health out- LOBUCHAR RAPO to issue regulations relating to com- Ms. K , Mr. C , Mr. comes for a growing and diverse aging HEINRICH, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. KING, and mercial motor vehicle drivers under American population and their fami- Ms. ERNST): the age of 21, and for other purposes. S. Res. 239. A resolution designating June lies, and for other purposes. S. 622 2019 as ‘‘Great Outdoors Month’’; considered S. 343 and agreed to. At the request of Mr. JONES, the At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the name of the Senator from Louisiana By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. name of the Senator from Oklahoma BROWN): (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor S. Con. Res. 19. A concurrent resolution of S. 622, a bill to amend title 10, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apol- of S. 343, a bill to amend the Internal United States Code, to repeal the re- lo 11 Moon landing; to the Committee on Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the quirement for reduction of survivor an- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. credit for new qualified plug-in electric nuities under the Survivor Benefit f drive motor vehicles and to provide for Plan by veterans’ dependency and in- a Federal highway user fee on alter- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS demnity compensation, and for other native fuel vehicles. purposes. S. 64 S. 362 S. 645 At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the At the request of Mr. COTTON, the names of the Senator from Maryland names of the Senator from South Caro- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator lina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator LEE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 645, from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added from Nebraska (Mrs. FISCHER) were a bill to amend title 10, United States as cosponsors of S. 64, a bill to prohibit added as cosponsors of S. 362, a bill to Code, to provide for the inclusion of brand name drug companies from com- amend the Internal Revenue Code of homeschooled students in Junior Re- pensating generic drug companies to 1986 to reform taxation of alcoholic serve Officer’s Training Corps units. delay the entry of a generic drug into beverages. S. 646 the market, and to prohibit biological S. 420 At the request of Mr. COTTON, the product manufacturers from compen- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. sating biosimilar and interchangeable name of the Senator from New York LEE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 646, companies to delay the entry of bio- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- a bill to amend title 10, United States similar biological products and inter- sponsor of S. 420, a bill to amend the Code, to require a full military honors changeable biological products. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- ceremony for certain deceased vet- S. 120 vide for the taxation and regulation of erans, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the marijuana products, and for other pur- S. 747 name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. poses. At the request of Mr. CARPER, the KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 504 name of the Senator from Connecticut 120, a bill to protect victims of stalking At the request of Ms. SINEMA, the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- from gun violence. name of the Senator from New Hamp- sponsor of S. 747, a bill to reauthorize S. 177 shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- the diesel emissions reduction pro- At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the sponsor of S. 504, a bill to amend title gram, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Missouri 36, United States Code, to authorize S. 785 (Mr. BLUNT) and the Senator from The American Legion to determine the At the request of Mr. TESTER, the Maine (Mr. KING) were added as cospon- requirements for membership in The name of the Senator from Delaware

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:00 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.036 S05JNPT1 S3254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor visions to the Standard Occupational (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- of S. 785, a bill to improve mental Classification System, and for other sor of S. 1172, a bill to require full fund- health care provided by the Depart- purposes. ing of part A of title I of the Elemen- ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 1026 tary and Secondary Education Act of purposes. At the request of Mr. CASEY, the 1965 and the Individuals with Disabil- S. 866 name of the Senator from Vermont ities Education Act. At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- S. 1173 the name of the Senator from Cali- sor of S. 1026, a bill to amend the Inter- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a nal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow name of the Senator from Mississippi cosponsor of S. 866, a bill to amend part workers an above-the-line deduction (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- B of the Individuals with Disabilities for union dues and expenses and to sponsor of S. 1173, a bill to amend the Education Act to provide full Federal allow a miscellaneous itemized deduc- Public Health Service Act to reauthor- funding of such part. tion for workers for all unreimbursed ize the Emergency Medical Services for expenses incurred in the trade or busi- Children program. S. 867 ness of being an employee. At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the S. 1190 S. 1039 name of the Senator from Maryland At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the At the request of Mr. UDALL, the (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Minnesota names of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST) and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. of S. 867, a bill to protect students of (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor institutions of higher education and of S. 1039, a bill to limit the use of BROWN) were added as cosponsors of S. the taxpayer investment in institu- funds for kinetic military operations in 1190, a bill to amend title XVIII of the tions of higher education by improving or against Iran. Social Security Act to provide for pay- ments for certain rural health clinic oversight and accountability of institu- S. 1044 and Federally qualified health center tions of higher education, particularly At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the for-profit colleges, improving protec- names of the Senator from West Vir- services furnished to hospice patients under the Medicare program. tions for students and borrowers, and ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator ensuring the integrity of postsecondary from Michigan (Mr. PETERS) were S. 1191 education programs, and for other pur- added as cosponsors of S. 1044, a bill to At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the poses. impose sanctions with respect to for- name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. S. 888 eign traffickers of illicit opioids, and ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the for other purposes. 1191, a bill to reauthorize section 340H name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 1049 of the Public Health Service Act to (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the continue to encourage the expansion, sponsor of S. 888, a bill to require a name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. maintenance, and establishment of ap- standard financial aid offer form, and COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. proved graduate medical residency pro- for other purposes. 1049, a bill to amend title 10, United grams at qualified teaching health cen- S. 970 States Code, to ensure that members of ters, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the the Armed Forces and their families S. 1209 name of the Senator from North Da- have access to the contraception they At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- need in order to promote the health name of the Senator from New Hamp- sponsor of S. 970, a bill to amend the and readiness of all members of the shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- Public Health Service Act to provide Armed Forces, and for other purposes. sponsor of S. 1209, a bill to amend the for the participation of physical thera- S. 1098 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act pists in the National Health Service At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the with respect to approval of abbreviated Corps Loan Repayment Program, and name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. new drug applications. for other purposes. WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1227 1098, a bill to amend title 23, United S. 1007 At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the States Code, to improve the transpor- At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the name of the Senator from Tennessee tation alternatives program, and for names of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- other purposes. HIRONO), the Senator from Michigan sponsor of S. 1227, a bill to require the S. 1102 (Mr. PETERS), the Senator from Mary- Federal Trade Commission to study the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the land (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from role of intermediaries in the pharma- name of the Senator from Delaware Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) and the ceutical supply chain and provide Con- (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor Senator from New York (Mrs. gress with appropriate policy rec- of S. 1102, a bill to promote security GILLIBRAND) were added as cosponsors ommendations, and for other purposes. and energy partnerships in the Eastern of S. 1007, a bill to amend the Horse S. 1300 Mediterranean, and for other purposes. Protection Act to designate additional At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the S. 1122 unlawful acts under the Act, strength- name of the Senator from Washington At the request of Ms. SMITH, the en penalties for violations of the Act, (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Connecticut improve Department of Agriculture en- sor of S. 1300, a bill to require the Sec- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- forcement of the Act, and for other sponsor of S. 1122, a bill to amend the retary of the Treasury to mint a coin purposes. Public Health Service Act to revise and in commemoration of the opening of S. 1012 extend projects relating to children the National Law Enforcement Mu- At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the and to provide access to school-based seum in the District of Columbia, and name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. comprehensive mental health pro- for other purposes. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. grams. S. 1315 1012, a bill to amend the Public Health S. 1142 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the Service Act to protect the confiden- At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the name of the Senator from Alabama tiality of substance use disorder pa- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor tient records. COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 1315, a bill to require the Sec- S. 1015 1142, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- retary of Veterans Affairs to award At the request of Mr. BURR, the name enue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits grants to establish, or expand upon, of the Senator from New Hampshire for energy storage technologies, and master’s degree programs in orthotics (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a cospon- for other purposes. and prosthetics, and for other purposes. sor of S. 1015, a bill to require the Di- S. 1172 S. 1414 rector of the Office of Management and At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the Budget to review and make certain re- the name of the Senator from Vermont name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.038 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3255 ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. MENENDEZ) was withdrawn as a co- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 1414, a bill to provide bankruptcy relief sponsor of S. 1712, a bill to amend title This Act may be cited as the ‘‘FHA Ap- for student borrowers. XVIII of the Social Security Act to en- praiser Eligibility Expansion Act’’. S. 1514 courage the development and use of SEC. 2. APPRAISER STANDARDS. At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the DISARM antimicrobial drugs, and for (a) CERTIFICATION OR LICENSING.— name of the Senator from California other purposes. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 202(g)(5) of the (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1708(g)(5)) is sponsor of S. 1514, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from Connecticut amended by striking subparagraphs (A) and IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- (B) and inserting the following: to require institutions of higher edu- sponsor of S. 1712, supra. ‘‘(A) be certified or licensed by the State in which the property to be appraised is lo- S. RES. 80 cation that participate in programs cated; under such title to distribute voter reg- At the request of Mr. COONS, the ‘‘(B) be knowledgeable of the Uniform istration forms to students enrolled at name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice the institution, and for other purposes. DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor and the appraisal requirements established S. 1539 of S. Res. 80, a resolution establishing by the Federal Housing Administration; At the request of Mr. PETERS, the the John S. McCain III Human Rights ‘‘(C) meet the competency requirements name of the Senator from Pennsyl- Commission. described in the Uniform Standards of Pro- fessional Appraisal Practice before accepting vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- S. RES. 142 an assignment; and At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the sponsor of S. 1539, a bill to amend the ‘‘(D) have demonstrated verifiable edu- Homeland Security Act of 2002 to pro- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. cation in the appraisal requirements estab- vide funding to secure nonprofit facili- MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of lished by the Federal Housing Administra- ties from terrorist attacks, and for S. Res. 142, a resolution condemning tion under this subsection, which shall in- other purposes. the Government of the Philippines for clude the completion of a course or seminar S. 1555 its continued detention of Senator that educates appraisers on those appraisal requirements and is provided by the Federal At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the Leila De Lima, calling for her imme- diate release, and for other purposes. Housing Administration or is approved by name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. the Course Approval Program of the Ap- S. RES. 217 ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. praiser Qualification Board of the Appraisal 1555, a bill to amend title 10, United At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the Foundation or a State appraiser certifying States Code, to improve the Transition names of the Senator from Rhode Is- and licensing agency.’’. Assistance Program for members of the land (Mr. REED), the Senator from (2) APPLICATION.—Subparagraph (D) of sec- Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Delaware (Mr. COONS), the Senator tion 202(g)(5) of the National Housing Act (12 S. 1565 from Delaware (Mr. CARPER) and the U.S.C. 1708(g)(5)), as added by paragraph (1), shall not apply with respect to any appraiser At the request of Mr. HAWLEY, the Senator from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN) were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 217, approved by the Federal Housing Adminis- name of the Senator from Nebraska tration to conduct appraisals on mortgages (Mrs. FISCHER) was added as a cospon- a resolution expressing support for the insured under title II of the National Hous- sor of S. 1565, a bill to establish a Corps designation of June 7 through June 9, ing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) on or before of Engineers Flood Control Civilian 2019, as ‘‘National Gun Violence Aware- the date on which the mortgagee letter or Advisory Council, and for other pur- ness Weekend’’ and June 2019 as ‘‘Na- other guidance or regulations take effect poses. tional Gun Violence Awareness Month’’ under subsection (c)(3). S. 1642 . (b) COMPLIANCE WITH VERIFIABLE EDU- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the S. RES. 221 CATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS.—Ef- name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the fective beginning on the date on which the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. mortgagee letter or other guidance or regu- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- lations take effect under subsection (c)(3), no sor of S. 1642, a bill to increase the re- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. appraiser may conduct an appraisal for any cruitment and retention of school- Res. 221, a resolution recognizing the mortgage insured under title II of the Na- based mental health services providers 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen tional Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) un- by low-income local educational agen- Square massacre and condemning the less— cies. intensifying repression and human (1) the appraiser is in compliance with the requirements under subparagraphs (A), (B), S. 1667 rights violations by the Chinese Com- and (C) section 202(g)(5) of such Act (12 At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South munist Party and the use of surveil- lance by Chinese authorities, and for U.S.C. 1708(g)(5)), as amended by subsection Carolina, the name of the Senator from (a); and Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON) was added as a other purposes. (2) if the appraiser was not approved to cosponsor of S. 1667, a bill to amend the f conduct such appraisals before the date on Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED which the mortgagee letter or other guid- certain scholarships as earned income BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ance or regulations take effect under sub- for purposes of the kiddie tax. section (c)(3), the appraiser is in compliance By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. with subparagraph (D) of such section S. 1677 TESTER, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. KING, 202(g)(5). At the request of Mr. PERDUE, the Mr. ROUNDS, and Ms. SMITH): (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than the name of the Senator from Missouri S. 1722. A bill to amend the National 240 days after the date of enactment of this (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor Housing Act to authorize State-li- Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- of S. 1677, a bill to amend the Internal censed appraisers to conduct appraisals velopment shall issue a mortgagee letter or Revenue Code of 1986 to provide author- in connection with mortgages insured other guidance or regulations that shall— ity to postpone certain deadlines by (1) implement the amendments made by by the FHA and to ensure compliance subsection (a); reason of State declared disasters or with the existing appraiser education emergencies. (2) clearly set forth all of the specific re- and competency requirements, and for quirements under section 202(g)(5) of the Na- S. 1687 other purposes; to the Committee on tional Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1708(g)(5)), as At the request of Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. amended by this Act, for approval to conduct the names of the Senator from Georgia Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask appraisals under title II of such Act (12 (Mr. ISAKSON) and the Senator from Ar- unanimous consent that the text of the U.S.C. 1707 et seq.), which shall include— kansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as bill be printed in the RECORD. (A) providing that, before the effective cosponsors of S. 1687, a bill to amend There being no objection, the text of date of the mortgagee letter or other guid- ance or regulations, a demonstration of com- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to the bill was ordered to be printed in provide a special rule for certain cas- petency and completion of training that the RECORD, as follows: meet the requirements under subparagraphs ualty losses of uncut timber. S. 1722 (B), (C), and (D) of such section 202(g)(5), as S. 1712 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- amended by subsection (a), shall be consid- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the resentatives of the United States of America in ered to fulfill the requirements under such name of the Senator from New Jersey Congress assembled, subparagraphs; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.040 S05JNPT1 S3256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 (B) providing a method for appraisers to revealed in June. Parents who try to should treat them with fairness and re- demonstrate such prior competency and protect their children from violence spect. completion; and and poverty abroad should not be pun- These are goals that should be ap- (3) take effect not later than the date that ished by having those children ripped pealing to Democrats and Republicans is 180 days after the date on which the Sec- alike. I hope my colleagues will join retary issues the mortgagee letter or other from their arms. Children should not guidance or regulations. be subjected to severe trauma in the me in passing the Protecting Immi- interest of deterring migration. grant Families and Improving Immi- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Instead, families should be kept to- gration Procedures Act. Ms. HARRIS, Ms. HIRONO, and gether and given an opportunity to Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I Ms. KLOBUCHAR): present their cases for asylum as has ask unanimous consent that the text of S. 1733. A bill to limit the separation been done for the past seven decades. the bill be printed in the RECORD. of children from their parents or legal The second part of the bill I’m intro- There being no objection, the text of guardians, to limit the detention of ducing today ensures that families the bill was ordered to be printed in families and children, to provide unac- with children are not forced into pro- the RECORD, as follows: companied alien children with access longed, indefinite family detention in S. 1733 to counsel, to increase the number of order to remain together. Child welfare Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- experts, including the American Acad- resentatives of the United States of America in immigration judges and support staff, Congress assembled, emy of Pediatrics and the United Na- and for other purposes; to the Com- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. mittee on the Judiciary. tions, have found that detention of this This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I sort has tremendous negative effects Families and Improving Immigration Proce- rise today to introduce legislation that on children’s health and welfare. This dures Act’’. will address one of the most pressing bill guarantees that the Trump Admin- SEC. 2. ENSURING THAT FAMILIES REMAIN TO- immigration problems facing our na- istration cannot reverse the crucial GETHER. tion. protections that are currently in place (a) LIMITATION ON THE SEPARATION OF FAMI- LIES.— For the past decade, thousands of under the Flores settlement agree- (1) IN GENERAL.—An agent or officer of a families have fled violence and poverty ment. designated agency shall not remove a child to seek asylum in the United States. The third piece of this bill would help from his or her parent or legal guardian at or These families include vulnerable chil- address the backlog in our immigration near the port of entry or within 100 miles of dren who must be kept safe once they courts while protecting the basic rights the border of the United States unless 1 of arrive in the United States. However, of children. This part of the bill con- the following situations has occurred: since the beginning of the Trump Ad- tains provisions to provide adequate re- (A) A State court, authorized under State ministration, several new policies have sources to our immigration court sys- law— tem. By adding additional judges and (i) terminates the rights of a parent or been implemented. legal guardian; Most disconcerting is the Trump pol- staff, courts will be able to reduce the (ii) determines that it is in the best inter- icy to separate young children, even crushing backlog of over a million ests of the child to be removed from his or babies, from their mothers and fathers. pending deportation cases. her parent or legal guardian, in accordance Dozens of these children spent days and The fourth component of this legisla- with the Adoption and Safe Families Act of weeks in cages with nothing but thin tion is Senator HIRONO’s bill, the Fair 1997 (Public Law 105–89); or mats and aluminum blankets. Day in Court for Kids Act, that pro- (iii) makes any similar determination that We have also learned that the Trump vides counsel for unaccompanied chil- is legally authorized under State law. Administration then deported many of dren. This is meant to ensure that (B) An official from the State or county these children receive a meaningful op- child welfare agency with expertise in child these parents, leaving the children to trauma and development determines that it be orphaned in this country. In fact, portunity to present their cases in im- is in the best interests of the child to be re- hundreds of children who were sepa- migration court. This is important be- moved from his or her parent or legal guard- rated under this policy have now been cause young children, including tod- ian because the child— apart from their parents for many dlers, have been forced to represent (i) is in danger of abuse or neglect at the months, without any immediate pros- themselves in immigration court in re- hands of the parent or legal guardian; or pects for reunification. These children cent years. It is simply impossible for (ii) is a danger to himself or herself or to continue to experience extreme stress children to understand their legal im- others. migration status or rights, let alone (C) The Chief Patrol Agent or the Area that leaves them vulnerable to serious, Port Director, in his or her official and lifelong mental and physical health explain it to a judge. undelegated capacity, authorizes separation, problems. This bill protects the most vulner- upon the recommendation by an agent or of- Even when families are reunified able children in by providing counsel ficer, based on a finding that— after months apart, some children no when there is no parent or legal guard- (i) the child is a victim of trafficking or is longer recognize the mothers and fa- ian available. The final part of the bill at significant risk of becoming a victim of thers. This is unconscionable. Today I will ensure that immigration judges trafficking; am introducing the Protecting Immi- can manage their caseloads and (ii) there is a strong likelihood that the grant Families and Improving Immi- prioritize the cases as needed. Cur- adult is not the parent or legal guardian of the child; or gration Procedures Act, a bill that will rently, individuals in deportation pro- (iii) the child is in danger of abuse or ne- not only end the practice of separating ceedings who have been victims of glect at the hands of the parent or legal families at the border, but also put in human trafficking or have assisted guardian, or is a danger to himself or herself place other safeguards to protect these with criminal prosecutions are often or to others. at-risk groups. eligible for visas that would protect (2) PROHIBITION ON SEPARATION.—An agency The first component of the bill I am them from deportation. This bill would may not remove a child from a parent or introducing today is the full text of the allow immigration judges to close legal guardian solely for the policy goal of Keep Families Together Act, a bill I in- these deportation cases quickly to pro- deterring individuals from migrating to the United States or for the policy goal of pro- troduced earlier this year to halt the tect these vulnerable individuals and moting compliance with civil immigration separation of families and which cur- conserve scarce courtroom time. This laws. rently has more than 40 cosponsors. will be a crucial step in clearing the (3) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.—The Sec- The President claimed to end his pol- backlog of pending immigration cases. retary shall ensure that a separation based icy of separation in June 2018. How- By taking these steps, we will help upon a situation described in paragraph ever, we have since learned that the put our immigration system on a path- (1)(C)— practice of separating families con- way to respect the basic rights of chil- (A) is documented in writing; and tinues today. dren, particularly those who are fleeing (B) includes the reason for such separation and the stated evidence for such separation. In fact, the Inspector General for violence and poverty abroad. These (b) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SEPARATION BY Health and Human Services found that children are some of the most vulner- AGENTS OR OFFICERS.— thousands more children were sepa- able people in the world, and it is abso- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days rated than the administration initially lutely essential that our legal system after the date of the enactment of this Act,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.042 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3257 the Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- unification, as the Secretary determines in (G) the total number of asylum seekers re- retary of Health and Human Services, shall his or her discretion. ferred for prosecution who were deported be- develop training and guidance, with an em- (f) ANNUAL REPORT ON FAMILY SEPARA- fore going through immigration proceedings. phasis on the best interests of the child, TION.—Not later than 1 year after the date of (2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after childhood trauma, attachment, and child de- the enactment of this Act, and annually the date of the enactment of this Act, the velopment, for use by the agents and offi- thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a re- Comptroller General shall submit a report to cers, in order to standardize separations au- port to the committees of jurisdiction that Congress that describes the results of the thorized under subsection (a)(1)(C). describes each instance in which a child was study conducted under paragraph (1). (2) ANNUAL REVIEW.—Not less frequently separated from a parent or legal guardian SEC. 3. FLORES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. than annually, the Secretary of Health and and includes, for each such instance— (a) IN GENERAL.—A family unit may be de- Human Services shall— (1) the relationship of the adult and the tained only in accordance with the holding (A) review the guidance developed under child; made in Flores v. Sessions et al. (9th Cir. paragraph (1); and (2) the age and gender of the adult and July 5, 2017; C.D. CA; July 24, 2015)) and the (B) make recommendations to the Sec- child; stipulated settlement agreement as filed in retary to ensure that such guidance con- (3) the length of separation; the United States District Court for the Cen- forms to current evidence and best practices (4) whether the adult was charged with a tral District of California on January 17, 1997 in child welfare, child development, and crime, and if the adult was charged with a (CV 85 4544 RJK) (commonly known as the childhood trauma. crime, the type of crime; ‘‘Flores settlement agreement’’). (3) REQUIREMENT.—The guidance developed (5) whether the adult made a claim for asy- (b) RULEMAKING.—Any regulation proposed under paragraph (1) shall incorporate the or promulgated to supersede the Flores set- presumptions described in subsection (c). lum, expressed a fear to return, or applied for other immigration relief; tlement agreement is null and void. (4) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.— (c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (6) whether the adult was prosecuted if (A) EVIDENCE-BASED.—The guidance and this Act may be construed— charged with a crime and the associated out- training developed under this subsection (1) to affect the application of the Flores come of such charges; shall incorporate evidence-based practices. settlement agreement to unaccompanied (7) the stated reason for, and evidence in (B) TRAINING REQUIRED.— alien children; or support of, the separation; (i) INITIAL TRAINING.—All agents and offi- (2) to abrogate the Flores settlement (8) if the child was part of a sibling group cers of designated agencies, upon hire, and agreement. at the time of separation, whether the sib- annually thereafter, shall complete training (d) REVIEW OF DETENTION DETERMINA- ling group has had physical contact and visi- on adherence to the guidance under this sub- TIONS.—The review of any determination by section. tation; the Secretary to detain an individual or fam- (9) whether the child was rendered an unac- (ii) ANNUAL TRAINING.—All Chief Patrol ily unit under this section shall be in accord- Agents and Area Port Directors, upon hire, companied alien child; and ance with all other provisions of law, hold- and annually thereafter, shall complete— (10) other information in the Secretary’s ings (including any holding made in Flores v. (I) training on adherence to the guidance discretion. Sessions et al. (9th Cir. July 5, 2017; C.D. CA. under this subsection; and (g) CLARIFICATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.—If July 24, 2015)), consent decrees, and settle- (II) 90 minutes of child welfare practice a child is separated from a parent or legal ment agreements (including the Flores set- training that is evidence-based and trauma- guardian, and a State court has not made a tlement agreement). informed. determination that the parental rights have SEC. 4. ACCESS TO COUNSEL FOR UNACCOM- (c) PRESUMPTIONS.—The presumptions de- been terminated, there is a presumption PANIED ALIEN CHILDREN. scribed in this subsection are the following: that— (a) APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL.—In any re- (1) FAMILY UNITY.—There shall be a strong (1) the parental rights remain intact; and moval proceeding and in any appeal pro- presumption in favor of family unity. (2) the separation does not constitute an ceeding before the Attorney General from (2) SIBLINGS.—To the maximum extent affirmative determination of abuse or ne- any such removal proceeding, an unaccom- practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that glect under Federal or State law. panied alien child (as defined in section sibling groups remain intact. (h) CLARIFICATION OF EXISTING LAW.— 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act on 2002 (3) DETENTION.—There is a presumption (1) FEDERAL LAW.—Nothing in this section (6 U.S.C. 279(g))) shall be represented by Gov- that detention is not in the best interests of may be interpreted to supersede or modify ernment-appointed counsel, at Government families and children. Federal child welfare law, where applicable, expense. (d) REQUIRED POLICY FOR LOCATING SEPA- including the Adoption and Safe Families (b) LENGTH OF REPRESENTATION.—Once a RATED CHILDREN.— Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–89). child is designated as an unaccompanied (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (2) STATE LAW.—Nothing in this section alien child under subsection (a)— after the after the date of the enactment of may be interpreted to supersede or modify (1) the child shall be represented by coun- this Act, the Secretary shall publish final State child welfare laws, as applicable. sel at every stage of the proceedings from public guidance that describes, with speci- the child’s initial appearance through the ficity, the manner in which a parent or legal (i) GAO REPORT ON PROSECUTION OF ASY- termination of immigration proceedings; and guardian may locate a child who was sepa- LUM SEEKERS.— (2) any ancillary matters appropriate to rated from the parent or legal guardian (1) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the such proceedings even if the child reaches 18 under subsection (a)(1). In developing the United States shall conduct a study of the years of age or is reunified with a parent or public guidance, the Secretary shall consult prosecution of asylum seekers during the pe- legal guardian while the proceedings are with the Secretary of Health and Human riod beginning on January 1, 2008 and ending pending. Services, immigrant advocacy organizations, on December 31, 2018, including— (c) NOTICE.—Not later than 72 hours after child welfare organizations, and State child (A) the total number of persons who an unaccompanied alien child is taken into welfare agencies. claimed a fear of persecution, received a fa- Federal custody, the child shall be notified (2) WRITTEN NOTIFICATION.—The Secretary vorable credible fear determination, and that he or she will be provided with legal shall provide each parent or legal guardian were referred for prosecution; counsel in accordance with this section. who was separated, with written notice of (B) an overview and analysis of the metrics (d) WITHIN DETENTION FACILITIES.—The the public guidance to locate a separated used by the Department of Homeland Secu- Secretary shall ensure that unaccompanied child. rity and the Department of Justice to track alien children have access to counsel inside (3) LANGUAGE ACCESS.—All guidance shall the number of asylum seekers referred for all detention, holding, and border facilities. be available in English and Spanish, and at prosecution; (e) PRO BONO REPRESENTATION.— the request of the parent or legal guardian, (C) the total number of asylum seekers re- (1) IN GENERAL.—To the maximum extent in the language or manner that is under- ferred for prosecution, a breakdown and de- practicable, the Attorney General should standable by the parent or legal guardian. scription of the criminal charges filed make every effort to utilize the services of (e) REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR SEPARATED against asylum seekers during such period, competent counsel who agree to provide rep- FAMILIES.—Not less frequently than month- and a breakdown and description of the con- resentation to such children under this sec- ly, the Secretary shall provide the parent or victions secured; tion without charge. legal guardian of a child who was separated— (D) the total number of asylum seekers (2) DEVELOPMENT OF NECESSARY INFRA- (1) a status report on the monthly activi- who were separated from their children as a STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS.—The Attorney ties of the child; result of being referred for prosecution; General shall develop the necessary mecha- (2) information about the education and (E) a breakdown of the resources spent on nisms— health of the child, including any medical prosecuting asylum seekers during such pe- (A) to identify counsel available to provide treatment provided to the child or medical riod, as well as any diversion of resources re- pro bono legal assistance and representation treatment recommended for the child; quired to prosecute asylum seekers, and any to children under this section; and (3) information about changes to the costs imposed on States and localities; (B) to recruit such counsel. child’s immigration status; and (F) the total number of asylum seekers (f) CONTRACTS; GRANTS.— (4) other information about the child, de- who were referred for prosecution and also (1) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General signed to promote and maintain family re- went through immigration proceedings; and may enter into contracts with, or award

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.053 S05JNPT1 S3258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 grants to, nonprofit agencies with relevant (2) CHILD.—The term ‘‘child’’ means an in- to restore and conserve the District’s expertise in the delivery of immigration-re- dividual who— coastal resources such as habitat, fish- lated legal services to children to carry out (A) has not attained 18 years of age; and eries, and endangered species. the responsibilities under this section, in- (B) has no permanent immigration status. If included in the Coastal Zone Man- cluding providing legal orientation, screen- (3) COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION.—The term agement Program, the District of Co- ing cases for referral, recruiting, training, ‘‘committees of jurisdiction’’ means— and overseeing pro bono attorneys. (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the lumbia would be eligible for $1 million (2) SUBCONTRACTS.—Nonprofit agencies Senate; or more of federal funding annually to may enter into subcontracts with, or award (B) the Committee on Health, Education, assist in coastal flood-control projects, grants to, private voluntary agencies with Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; to combat non-point source water pol- relevant expertise in the delivery of immi- (C) the Committee on the Judiciary of the lution, and to develop special area gration related legal services to children in House of Representatives. management plans in areas experi- order to carry out this section. (4) DANGER OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AT THE encing environmental justice and/or (g) MODEL GUIDELINES ON LEGAL REPRESEN- HANDS OF THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.— flooding issues. TATION OF CHILDREN.— The term ‘‘danger of abuse or neglect at the The National Coastal Zone Manage- (1) DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES.—The Ex- hands of the parent or legal guardian’’ shall ecutive Office for Immigration Review, in not mean migrating to or crossing the ment Program, housed in NOAA, was consultation with voluntary agencies and United States border. established through the passage of the national experts, shall develop model guide- (5) DESIGNATED AGENCY.—The term ‘‘des- Federal Coastal Zone Management Act lines for the legal representation of alien ignated agency’’ means— of 1972. At the time, Congress recog- children in immigration proceedings, which (A) the Department of Homeland Security; nized the need to manage the effects of shall be based on the children’s asylum (B) the Department of Justice; and increased growth in the nation’s coast- guidelines, the American Bar Association (C) the Department of Health and Human al zone, which includes jurisdictions Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and Services. bordering the oceans and the Great other relevant domestic or international (6) FINDING.—The term ‘‘finding’’ means an sources. individualized written assessment or screen- Lakes. (2) PURPOSE OF GUIDELINES.—The guidelines ing by the trained agent or officer that in- There are currently 34 jurisdictional developed under paragraph (1) shall be de- cludes a consultation with a child welfare coastal zone management programs, signed to help protect each child from any specialist, formalized as required under sub- including both States and territories. individual suspected of involvement in any section (b)(3) and consistent with subsections In order for the District of Columbia to criminal, harmful, or exploitative activity (c), (d), and (h). participate in the program, Congress associated with the smuggling or trafficking (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ must pass this amendment to the of children, while ensuring the fairness of means the Secretary of Homeland Security. Coastal Zone Management Act that the removal proceeding in which the child is involved. By Mr. CARPER: would include the District under the (h) DUTIES OF COUNSEL.—Counsel provided S. 1734. A bill to amend the Coastal definition of a ‘‘coastal state.’’ under this section shall— Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I ask (1) represent the unaccompanied alien the District of Columbia to receive unanimous consent that the text of the child in all proceedings and matters relating Federal funding under such Act, and bill be printed in the RECORD. to the immigration status of the child or for other purposes; to the Committee There being no objection, the text of other actions involving the Department of on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the bill was ordered to be printed in Homeland Security; the RECORD, as follows: (2) appear in person for all individual mer- tation. S. 1734 its hearings before the Executive Office for Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, today I Immigration Review and interviews involv- am once again introducing legislation Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ing the Department of Homeland Security; to allow the District of Columbia to re- resentatives of the United States of America in (3) owe the same duties of undivided loy- ceive funding and other benefits under Congress assembled, alty, confidentiality, and competent rep- the Coastal Zone Management Act. I SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. resentation to the child as is due to an adult am pleased to offer this companion leg- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Flood Pre- vention Act of 2019’’. client; and islation to a bill, H.R. 2185, introduced SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (4) carry out other such duties as may be by the Congresswoman from the Dis- proscribed by the Attorney General or the FOR FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER THE Executive Office for Immigration Review. trict of Columbia, ELEANOR HOLMES COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT NORTON. OF 1972. SEC. 5. INCREASES IN IMMIGRATION JUDGES Section 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Manage- AND SUPPORT STAFF. Few of us realize that 70 percent of the District is located within the ment Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453(4)) is amend- (a) IMMIGRATION JUDGES.—The Attorney ed by inserting ‘‘the District of Columbia,’’ General shall increase the total number of coastal plain. Similar to my State of after ‘‘the term also includes’’. immigration judges to adjudicate pending Delaware, sea level rise, upstream cases and efficiently process future cases by sources of water, degraded infrastruc- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. not fewer than 75 judges during fiscal year ture, and coastal subsidence mean that WHITEHOUSE, Mr. REED, and Mr. 2019. the District could experience serious (b) SUPPORT STAFF.—The Attorney General COONS): shall— future cleanup and repair costs due to S. 1741. A bill to direct the Secretary (1) increase the total number of judicial flooding—including damage to federal of Energy to establish a program to ad- law clerks by 75 during fiscal year 2019; and property, which makes up almost 30 vance energy storage deployment by (2) increase the total number of support percent of the District. The National reducing the cost of energy storage staff for immigration judges, including legal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- through research, development, and assistants and interpreters, by 300 during fis- tion (NOAA) reports that since 1950, demonstration, and for other purposes; cal year 2019. nuisance flooding has increased by to the Committee on Energy and Nat- SEC. 6. DOCKET MANAGEMENT FOR RESOURCE more than 300% in the District. And, ural Resources. CONSERVATION. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, today I Notwithstanding any opposition from the since 2006, DC has experienced two 100- Secretary, immigration judges may adminis- year flooding events, and District offi- am introducing a set of three bills that tratively close cases, and the Board of Immi- cials estimate that a future 100-year will lower the cost of energy storage, gration Appeals may remand cases for ad- flood event could cause over $1.2 billion increase flexibility in the power grid, ministrative closure, if an individual in re- in damages. Needless to say, these and create a comprehensive set of moval proceedings— events will become more and more grant programs to advance develop- (1) appears to be prima facie eligible for a common due to climate change—in- ment of renewable energy technologies visa or other immigration benefit; and cluding rising sea levels—and coastal throughout the country. (2) has a pending application for such ben- Currently, many energy tech- efit before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration subsidence. Services or another appropriate agency. The District of Columbia would use nologies—like energy storage—com- funding from the Coastal Zone Manage- pete in unfair markets, making it hard SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: ment Program for flood risk planning for new innovations to measure up to (1) AGENT; OFFICER.—The terms ‘‘agent’’ and environmental restoration to pre- more established technologies like and ‘‘officer’’ include contractors of the Fed- vent and mitigate future flood damage. those of the fossil fuel industry. Con- eral Government. At the same time, this work would help gress and the Department of Energy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.053 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3259 can work hand-in-hand with industry 1151(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end (b) VETERANS LOANS.—Section 3709(c) of to level the playing field, using a fair, the following: title 38, United States Code, is amended— tech-neutral approach when updating ‘‘(F)(i) Aliens who— (1) in the matter before paragraph (1), by the electricity system, to benefit the ‘‘(I) have earned a degree in a STEM field striking ‘‘is refinanced’’ and inserting ‘‘is a at the master’s level or higher while phys- refinance’’; and American consumer. ically present in the United States from a (2) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and My Reducing the Cost of Energy United States institution of higher edu- inserting the following new paragraphs: Storage Act will provide funding to the cation (as defined in section 101(a) of the ‘‘(1) the date on which the borrower has Department of Energy to research and Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. made at least six consecutive monthly pay- develop ways to lower the cost of en- 1001(a))) accredited by an accrediting entity ments on the loan being refinanced; and ergy storage technologies. Ultimately, recognized by the Department of Education; ‘‘(2) the date that is 210 days after the first this bill will make it possible for re- ‘‘(II) have an offer of employment from, or payment due date of the loan being refi- newable energy to be used on a more are employed by, a United States employer nanced.’’. in a field related to such degree at a rate of (c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in reliable and affordable basis. pay that is higher than the median wage this Act may be construed to restrict or oth- To protect the power supply from dis- level for the occupational classification in erwise modify the authorities of the Govern- ruptions caused by natural disasters, the area of employment, as determined by ment National Mortgage Association. which can wipe out power to millions the Secretary of Labor; and of homes, my Flexible Grid Infrastruc- ‘‘(III) are admissible pursuant to an ap- By Mr. LEE (for himself and Mr. ture Act will require the Department proved labor certification under section HAWLEY): of Energy to find and develop ways to 212(a)(5)(A)(i). S. 1753. A bill to promote account- make the power grid more flexible and ‘‘(ii) In this subparagraph, the term ‘STEM ability and effective administration in responsive to these challenges. The bill field’ means a field of science, technology, the execution of laws by restoring the engineering, or mathematics described in the original understanding of the Presi- will also connect displaced workers to most recent version of the Classification of training programs that will allow them dent’s constitutional power to remove Instructional Programs of the Department of subordinates from office; to the Com- to transition to high-skill clean energy Education taxonomy under the summary jobs. Finally, this bill will provide group of— mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- States and utilities with resources to ‘‘(I) computer and information sciences ernmental Affairs. Mr. LEE. Mr. President, President upgrade the flexibility and reliability and support services; Trump was famous for many things of the power grid. ‘‘(II) engineering; In order to ensure private sector ‘‘(III) mathematics and statistics; even before he was elected. One of ‘‘(IV) biological and biomedical sciences; those things was the catch-phrase growth in distributed energy tech- ‘‘(V) physical sciences; ‘‘You’re fired,’’ which he popularized nologies, my Distributed Energy Dem- ‘‘(VI) agriculture sciences; or on his reality TV show ‘‘The Appren- onstration Act will create competitive, ‘‘(VII) natural resources and conservation tice.’’ cost-share grant programs for new sciences.’’. This is a relatively commonplace small-scale, grid-connected projects, (b) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRATION STATUS.—Section 204(a)(1)(F) of the Immi- phrase. It is something that most per- such as rooftop solar panels, hot water sons are familiar with, but it is not heaters, electric vehicles, and modern- gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(F)) is amended— surprising that the phrase would have ized utility pricing technologies. (1) by striking ‘‘203(b)(2)’’ and all that fol- so much appeal for a television audi- Together or apart, these bills will lows through ‘‘Attorney General’’; and ence. I think the reason has something promote a more flexible electricity (2) by inserting ‘‘203(b)(2), 203(b)(3), or to do with the fact that it carries a cer- grid that can respond to power disrup- 201(b)(1)(F) may file a petition with the Sec- tain power and resonance with it be- tions from natural disasters and ensure retary of Homeland Security’’. (c) DUAL INTENT FOR F NONIMMIGRANTS cause the person who has the authority reliable, low-cost electricity for con- to use it within any organization is, sumers now and in the future. They SEEKING ADVANCED STEM DEGREES AT UNITED STATES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDU- generally speaking, a person who gets will also lower costs for energy storage CATION.—Notwithstanding sections to call the shots. It is emblematic of technologies that make renewable en- 101(a)(15)(F)(i) and 214(b) of the Immigration executive control and, therefore, the ergy more reliable and cost-effective, and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ability to get things done within an or- boost funding for cutting-edge re- 1101(a)(15)(F)(i), 1184(b)), an alien who is a ganization. search, and reward State and private bona fide student admitted to a program in That is not to say that good leaders sector innovations, which will make re- a STEM field (as defined in section get their way solely or even primarily newable energy more reliable and 201(b)(1)(F)(ii)) for a degree at the master’s level or higher at a United States institution by threatening to fire people who work affordab1e for U.S. energy consumers. of higher education (as defined in section for them. Effective leadership, more 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 often than not, requires what are some- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself. Mr. U.S.C. 1001(a))) accredited by an accrediting times called soft leadership skills. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HARRIS, and entity recognized by the Department of Edu- But the fact, nonetheless, remains Ms. KLOBUCHAR): cation may obtain a student visa or extend that the head of an organization must S. 1744. A bill to provide lawful per- or change nonimmigrant status to pursue always have hanging in reserve, sort of manent resident status for certain ad- such degree even if such alien intends to like an employer Damoclean sword— vanced STEM degree holders, and for seek lawful permanent resident status in the the absolute right to terminate a sub- United States. other purposes; to the Committee on ordinate. the Judiciary. By Ms. SINEMA (for herself and It is the ultimate and essential back- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Mr. TILLIS): stop that enforces and reifies an execu- unanimous consent that the text of the S. 1749. A bill to clarify seasoning re- tive’s power to make decisions. This is bill be printed in the RECORD. There quirements for certain refinanced true for pretty much any leader, being no objection, the text of the bill mortgage loans, and for other purposes; whether that leader happens to be the was ordered to be printed in the considered and passed. CEO of a corporation, the coach of a RECORD, as follows: S. 1749 sports team, or a general out on the S. 1744 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- field of battle. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Yet, remarkably, under our laws, the resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, President of the United States lacks Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. authority over many high-ranking offi- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting cers within the executive branch. De- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Keep STEM Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of spite its elemental association with Talent Act of 2019’’. 2019’’. Executive power, Congress and the SEC. 2. LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS SEC. 2. SEASONING REQUIREMENTS FOR CER- courts have time and again deprived FOR CERTAIN ADVANCED STEM DE- TAIN REFINANCED MORTGAGE GREE HOLDERS. LOANS. the President of the ability to remove (a) ALIENS NOT SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMER- (a) GINNIE MAE.—Section 306(g)(1) of the his subordinates at will. ICAL LIMITATIONS.—Section 201(b)(1) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1)) is These restrictions often take the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. amended by striking the second sentence. form of statutory for-cause removal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.055 S05JNPT1 S3260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 protections, such as the provision of ployed in the execution of the law will some cases, with effectively making it the Federal Trade Commission Act be in their proper situation, and the and interpreting it, and you are taking that provides that Commissioners may chain of dependence be preserved; them beyond the supervision that be removed only ‘‘for inefficiency, ne- [they] will depend, as they ought, on would otherwise be appropriate by the glect of duty, or malfeasance in of- the President, and the President on the President of the United States within fice.’’ community.’’ the executive branch of government. In enacting laws like this, Congress Madison’s argument prevailed, and In their fight against British tyr- has cast aside the original meaning of the First Congress declined, on con- anny, the Patriots of the American the Constitution and thereby eroded a stitutional grounds, for the reasons ar- Revolution rallied behind the principle critical safeguard of American free- ticulated by James Madison himself, to of ‘‘no taxation without representa- dom. As anyone who has studied the create for-cause removal protections tion.’’ Today we are faced with a some- Constitution or constitutional law, for for the heads of the newly established what different threat to freedom, as that matter, can guess, my reference to executive branch departments. They Chief Justice Roberts wrote in a case the FTC’s for-cause protection is not considered it; Madison raised, very per- just a few years ago. ‘‘The growth of accidental. suasively, this constitutional argu- the Executive Branch, which now That statute formed the basis of the ment against it; and then they voted it wields vast power and touches almost lawsuit that culminated in the 1935 de- down. That was the original under- every aspect of daily life, heightens the cision by the Supreme Court in a case standing of the removal power, and it concern that it may slip from the Ex- called Humphrey’s Executor, in which predominated for nearly 150 years after ecutive’s control, and thus from that of the Supreme Court held for the first the Founding. the people.’’ time that Congress may impose restric- Since Humphrey’s Executor and its In other words, as Chief Justice Rob- tions on the President’s removal radical departure from the original un- erts explained, when you take this power. derstanding in 1935, for-cause removal power away from the President, you In so holding, the Supreme Court protections, both statutory and other- are taking it away from the people. overruled its earlier precedent in wise, have, sadly, proliferated, giving The people lose their input on and Myers v. United States, which had held rise to a vast, headless, out-of-control their control over these very important that Congress may not limit the Presi- branch of government, a fourth branch functions of what is appropriately de- dent’s ability to remove principal offi- of government, if you will, that exists scribed as the people’s government. cers within the Federal Government, beyond the control of the President The concern is further compounded but Humphrey’s Executor didn’t simply and is therefore unaccountable to the by the existence of independent agen- overrule Myers. Rather, as Justice people. cies that are, by law, divorced from Scalia later wrote, ‘‘it gutt[ed], in six In fact, by some estimations, there any Presidential control. As a result, quick pages devoid of textual or histor- are over 80 so-called independent agen- in this new fight against tyranny, our ical precedent. . . . a carefully re- cies within the executive branch. These watchword perhaps must be ‘‘no regu- searched and reasoned 70-page opin- executive branch agencies that we refer lation without representation.’’ That is ion.’’ That juxtaposition alone tells to somehow as independent are en- why I have spearheaded the Article I you what you need to know about these trusted with regulating immense Project and why I supported legislation decisions. One had constitutional text swaths of American life—from com- such as the REINS Act and the Separa- and original understanding and histor- petition policy and workplace safety tion of Powers Restoration Act that ical precedent behind it. The other was regulations to labor relations and even would bring the Federal regulatory ap- constitutional law by judicial fiat. securities laws. They make rules; they paratus, as we know it, to heel. Article II of the Constitution unques- adjudicate rights; and they enforce Of course, more is needed. We need to tionably establishes a unitary execu- laws. The potential for abuse is tre- not only reform Congress’s relationship tive. The vesting clause provides that mendous; the inconsistency with the with the administrative state but the ‘‘the executive power shall be vested in republican principles this country was President’s as well. To that end, I am a President of the United States of founded on, obvious. introducing new legislation called the America.’’ Now, there are a lot of people here Take Care Act. The bill would restore As Alexander Hamilton explained it who like the sound of the term ‘‘inde- the unitary executive envisioned by in Federalist No. 70, placing the total- pendent agency,’’ and they might sup- the Founders and, in fact, required by ity of the Executive power in a single pose, incorrectly, that an agency that the Constitution by stripping away all individual was no happenstance. It was is independent, that is beyond the con- existing for-cause removal protections no mistake. It wasn’t just sort of some trol of the President of the United from the so-called independent agen- fluke. The delegates to the Constitu- States to oversee, that that is some- cies. It would also limit Congress’s tional Convention recognized that a how a good thing. ability to create for-cause protections unified executive was essential to en- On closer inspection, we discover by implication in the future and take sure energy and accountability in the that quite the opposite is true. When other critical steps to fortify the Presi- execution of the laws, and the Con- we insulate someone from Presidential dent’s directive authority. stitution was drafted accordingly, con- oversight, what we are doing is taking Simply put, the Take Care Act would sistent with this understanding. the American people out of the picture. eliminate the headless fourth branch of Without the authority to supervise There is a reason why we have elec- government, empower the President to and direct, and, yes, ultimately fire his tions every 4 years, and those elections ensure faithful execution of the law, subordinates, it is impossible for the focus on the election of a President. It and make the bureaucracy accountable President to fulfill his duty imposed by is so there is some chain of account- to the people again. Importantly, the article II to ‘‘take care that the laws ability between the people and the ex- Take Care Act would not cause the be faithfully executed.’’ ecutive branch of government. work of administrative agencies to be- The Founders also understood that That has become more important, come subject to the unmitigated whims the President’s removal power was the not less, over the last few decades as and caprices of a President. There is bedrock of his authority to oversee the we have created more and more execu- still very real, very meaningful polit- executive branch. In a famous debate tive branch agencies and we have en- ical constraints, including the Senate’s during the First Congress, James Madi- trusted those agencies with more and advise and consent role, that would en- son argued that ‘‘if any power whatso- more power. It has never been more im- sure, as they do now, in areas outside ever is in its nature Executive, it is the portant than it is today to make sure of these so-called independent agen- power of appointing, overseeing, and the people are connected. If you dis- cies, that the executive officers can controlling those who execute the connect the American people by insu- fulfill their congressionally assigned laws.’’ lating them from the political process, duties without undue interference. He went on to note that ‘‘if the Presi- then you have a whole group of people In other words, although there are dent should possess alone the power of who these days are charged not just some so-called independent agencies as removal from office, those who are em- with administrating the laws but, in to which the President has no removal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.059 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3261 power, there are a whole lot that are SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS which killed 1 individual and injured 3 oth- not. The President’s Cabinet and many ers; other positions within the Federal Gov- (2) honors the memory of Lori Gilbert ernment involve people who are ap- SENATE RESOLUTION 231—CON- Kaye, who was killed in the attack; (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy re- pointed by the President, confirmed by DEMNING THE HORRIFIC ANTI- SEMITIC ATTACK ON THE covery for the individuals injured in the at- the Senate, and who serve at the pleas- tack; ure of the President who can be fired at CHABAD OF POWAY SYNAGOGUE (4) offers heartfelt condolences to— any moment for any reason the Presi- NEAR SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, (A) the Chabad of Poway congregation; dent might deem appropriate. ON APRIL 27, 2019 (B) the San Diego area Jewish community; Nevertheless, that does not mean Ms. HARRIS (for herself and Mrs. and (C) the friends and family of those individ- that Presidents go around just firing FEINSTEIN) submitted the following res- people arbitrarily because Presidents uals affected by the tragedy; olution; which was referred to the (5) recognizes the dedicated service of the understand that there is a political Committee on the Judiciary: law enforcement emergency response offi- cost to doing that. We have seen in re- S. RES. 231 cials and medical professionals who re- cent years, and we have seen earlier in Whereas on April 27, 2019, a 19-year-old sponded to the attack and cared for the vic- American history, how Presidents, armed with an assault rifle attacked the tims; and even when they have disagreements Chabad of Poway Synagogue near San Diego, (6) reaffirms the commitment of the with members of their Cabinet or other California, while congregants were cele- United States to condemn— people who serve at the pleasure of the brating the last day of the Passover holiday; (A) anti-Semitism; President—Presidents are still reluc- Whereas the gunman wounded Almog (B) White supremacy; Peretz, Noya Dahan, and Rabbi Yisroel Gold- (C) White nationalism; and tant to fire people because there are (D) all forms of hatred. political costs attached to that, and es- stein; Whereas Lori Gilbert Kaye, a founding f pecially where Congress perceives member of the congregation, was killed there might be a partisan political mo- while bravely saving the life of Rabbi Gold- SENATE RESOLUTION 232—CALL- tive in mind, Congress may well take stein; ING FOR THE IMMEDIATE EX- action. Whereas, in describing the attack, Rabbi TRADITION OR EXPULSION TO In the case of the Senate, it almost Goldstein said— THE UNITED STATES OF CON- inevitably will at least threaten, if not (1) ‘‘. . . Lori took the bullet for all of us. VICTED FELONS JOANNE carry out the threat, to hold up future She died to protect all of us’’; and CHESIMARD AND WILLIAM MO- confirmations of Presidential ap- (2) ‘‘This is Lori. This is her legacy, and RALES AND ALL OTHER FUGI- pointees if Presidents abuse this power. her legacy will continue. It could have been so much worse.’’; TIVES FROM JUSTICE WHO ARE So it simply isn’t true to say that Whereas Oscar Stewart, a veteran of the RECEIVING SAFE HAVEN IN this would open the floodgates and Army, and Jonathan Morales, a border pa- CUBA IN ORDER TO ESCAPE cause all Presidents to just fire people trol agent, bravely fought back, running to- PROSECUTION OR CONFINEMENT arbitrarily without hesitation in the ward the perpetrator of the attack; FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES COM- future. What it would mean is that our Whereas law enforcement and first re- MITTED IN THE UNITED STATES elected President would have the power sponders, including the San Diego Sheriff’s to represent the people and to oversee Department, acted quickly and profes- Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Mr. the executive branch of the Federal sionally to respond to the attack and care RUBIO) submitted the following resolu- Government just as article II already for the victims; tion; which was referred to the Com- Whereas the perpetrator of the attack, who mittee on Foreign Relations: requires. expressed White supremacist and White na- So all this bill would do would be to tionalist sentiments, entered the synagogue S. RES. 232 rescind and limit unconstitutional re- shouting anti-Semitic slurs; Whereas Joanne Chesimard, one of the strictions on the President’s removal Whereas the attack occurred 6 months to most wanted terrorists of the Federal Bu- power, and while it may be more con- the day after the attack on the Tree of Life reau of Investigation, was convicted of the venient to limit this power by statute, Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 2, 1973, murder of New Jersey State convenience and efficiency are not the which killed 11 innocent people and injured 6 Trooper Werner Foerster; primary objectives or the hallmarks of others, including 4 law enforcement officers; Whereas William Morales, leader and chief Whereas anti-Semitism is an age-old form bomb-maker for the terrorist organization a democratic government, as the Su- of prejudice, discrimination, persecution, Fuerzas Armadas de Liberacio´ n Nacional, preme Court has repeatedly reminded and marginalization of Jewish people that committed numerous terrorist attacks on us. runs counter to the values of the United United States soil, including the bombings of Another famous catchphrase popular- States; Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan on ized by an American President is ‘‘the Whereas, according to an annual audit con- January 25, 1975, and the Mobil Oil employ- buck stops here,’’ which President Tru- ducted by the Anti-Defamation League, in ment office in New York on August 3, 1977, man, of course, displayed on a placard 2018— which killed 5 people and injured over 60 oth- on his desk in the Oval Office at the (1) anti-Semitic incidents remained at ers; White House during his Presidency. near-historic levels in the United States; and Whereas more than 70 fugitives from the (2) the number of anti-Semitic incidents United States, charged with offenses ranging What it means is, the President is the with known connections to extremists or in- from hijacking to kidnapping to drug of- final decision maker within the execu- spired by extremist ideology reached the fenses to murder, are believed to be receiving tive branch, and, therefore, bears the highest levels since 2004; safe haven in Cuba; sole and ultimate responsibility for Whereas, in a manifesto attributed to the Whereas other fugitives from United executing the laws. perpetrator of the attack, the perpetrator of States justice who are receiving safe haven In order to fulfill that very special, the attack claimed responsibility for the in Cuba include Charles Hill, wanted for the sacred, important responsibility, the burning of a mosque in Escondido, Cali- killing of a State trooper in New Mexico, and President must have plenary power to fornia, and demonstrated anti-Muslim bias; Victor Manuel Gerena, on the list of the 10 Whereas growing White supremacy and most wanted fugitives of the Federal Bureau direct the President’s subordinates in White nationalism is— of Investigation for carrying out a brutal how they carry out their assigned (1) a threat to the security of the United robbery of a Wells Fargo armored car in Con- tasks and, if necessary, fire them. That States; and necticut; is what the Constitution and, indeed, (2) antithetical to the American values of Whereas, according to the Treaty Between common sense require. By restoring dignity and respect of all people, including the United States and Cuba for the Mutual the original understanding and restor- Jewish, Muslim, Black, Latino, Asian Amer- Extradition of Fugitives from Justice, signed ing the removal power to the Presi- ican, immigrant, and LGBTQ peoples; and at Washington April 6, 1904 (33 Stat. 2265), dency, the Take Care Act would give Whereas hate has no place in the United and the Additional Extradition Treaty Be- States and there is a duty to condemn all tween the United States and Cuba, signed at the President this authority. forms of hatred: Now, therefore, be it Havana, January 14, 1926 (44 Stat. 2392), the By taking this step, we would re- Resolved, That the Senate— United States has a bilateral extradition empower the American people with (1) condemns the horrific anti-Semitic at- treaty with Cuba; that which is rightfully theirs to begin tack on the Chabad of Poway Synagogue Whereas, in January 2002, the Government with. near San Diego, California, on April 27, 2019, of Cuba deported to the United States Jesse

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.059 S05JNPT1 S3262 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 James Bell, a United States fugitive wanted Whereas, despite the clarity of the applica- uting Spanish-language copies of the Con- on drug charges; ble legal precedent and the vital importance stitution of the United States on campus un- Whereas, in March 2002, the Government of of protecting public colleges in the United less he stood in the free speech zone, which Cuba extradited drug trafficker Luis States as true ‘‘marketplaces of ideas’’, the comprised approximately 0.003 percent of the Hernando Gomez Bustamante to Colombia, Foundation for Individual Rights in Edu- total area of the 426 acres of the college; and Gomez Bustamante was subsequently ex- cation has found that approximately 1 in 10 Whereas, in December 2018, the University tradited to the United States in July 2007 to of the top colleges and universities in the of California, Berkeley, home of the 1960s face drug trafficking charges; and United States quarantine student expression campus free speech movement, settled a law- Whereas it is imperative that the Govern- to so-called ‘‘free speech zones’’, and a sur- suit for $70,000 and changed its restrictive ment of Cuba abide by its extradition treaty vey of 466 schools found that almost 30 per- policies after it was sued in Federal court for with the United States and immediately ex- cent maintain severely restrictive speech singling out one student group, apart from tradite or expel to the United States those codes that clearly and substantially prohibit other student groups, with the imposition of legally indicted or convicted of serious constitutionally protected speech; stricter rules for inviting ‘‘high-profile’’ pub- criminal offenses in the United States: Now, Whereas, according to the American Civil lic speakers; therefore, be it Liberties Union (ACLU), ‘‘Speech codes Whereas the States of Virginia, Missouri, Resolved, That the Senate— adopted by government-financed state col- Arizona, Kentucky, Colorado, Utah, North (1) calls for the immediate extradition or leges and universities amount to government Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Lou- expulsion to the United States of convicted censorship, in violation of the Constitution. isiana, South Dakota, and Iowa have passed felons Joanne Chesimard and William Mo- And the ACLU believes that all campuses legislation prohibiting public colleges and rales and all other fugitives from justice who should adhere to First Amendment prin- universities from quarantining expressive are receiving safe haven in Cuba in order to ciples because academic freedom is a bedrock activities on the open outdoor areas of cam- escape prosecution or confinement for crimi- of education in a free society.’’; puses to misleadingly labeled free speech nal offenses committed in the United States; Whereas the University of Chicago, as part zones; and (2) urges the international community to of its commitment ‘‘to free and open inquiry Whereas free speech zones have been used continue to press for the immediate extra- in all matters’’, issued a statement in which to restrict political speech from all parts of dition or expulsion of all fugitives from jus- ‘‘it guarantees all members of the University the political spectrum and have thus inhib- tice who are receiving safe haven in Cuba; community the broadest possible latitude to ited the free exchange of ideas at campuses and speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn’’, across the country: Now, therefore, be it (3) calls on the Secretary of State and the and more than 50 university administrations Resolved, That the Senate— Attorney General to continue to press for and faculty bodies have endorsed a version of (1) recognizes that free speech zones and the immediate extradition or expulsion from the ‘‘Chicago Statement’’; restrictive speech codes are inherently at Cuba or from any other country of all fugi- Whereas, in December 2014, the University odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed tives from United States justice so that they of Hawaii at Hilo settled a lawsuit for $50,000 by the First Amendment to the Constitution may be tried and, if convicted, serve out after it was sued in Federal court for prohib- of the United States; their sentences. iting students from protesting the National (2) recognizes that institutions of higher Security Agency unless those students were f education should facilitate and recommit standing in the tiny, flood-prone free speech themselves to protecting the free and open SENATE RESOLUTION 233—RECOG- zone at the university; exchange of ideas; NIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF Whereas, in July 2015, California State (3) recognizes that freedom of expression Polytechnic University, Pomona, settled a PROTECTING FREEDOM OF and freedom of speech are sacred ideals of lawsuit for $35,000 after it was sued in Fed- the United States that must be vigorously SPEECH, THOUGHT, AND EX- eral court for prohibiting a student from PRESSION AT INSTITUTIONS OF safeguarded in a world increasingly hostile handing out flyers about animal abuse out- to democracy; HIGHER EDUCATION side of the free speech zone at the university, (4) encourages the Secretary of Education comprising less than 0.01 percent of campus; Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. to promote policies that foster spirited de- Whereas, in May 2016, a student-plaintiff bate, academic freedom, intellectual curi- TILLIS, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. settled her lawsuit against Blinn College in osity, and viewpoint diversity on the cam- COTTON, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Ms. Texas for $50,000 after administrators told puses of public colleges and universities; and ERNST, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr. her she needed ‘‘special permission’’ to advo- (5) encourages the Attorney General to de- SCOTT of South Carolina, and Mr. CRUZ) cate for Second Amendment rights outside of fend and protect the First Amendment the tiny free speech zone at the college; submitted the following resolution; across public colleges and universities. Whereas, in February 2017, Georgia which was referred to the Committee Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, it on the Judiciary: Gwinnett College agreed to modify its re- strictive speech policies after two students is so interesting to always come to the S. RES. 233 sued in Federal court to challenge a require- floor and speak on topics that are im- Whereas the First Amendment to the Con- ment that students obtain prior authoriza- portant to Tennesseans and I think stitution of the United States guarantees tion from administrators to engage in ex- also to Americans. As I begin my re- that ‘‘Congress shall make no law . . . pressive activity within the limits of a tiny marks, I want to kind of build the con- abridging the freedom of speech’’; free speech zone, comprising less than 0.0015 text for this and take us back to a time Whereas, in Healy v. James, 408 U.S. 169 percent of campus; I know the Presiding Officer recalls, (1972), the Supreme Court of the United Whereas, in March 2017, Middlebury Col- and so do I. It was the sixties. I was a States held that the First Amendment to the lege students and protesters from the com- Constitution of the United States applies in munity prevented an invited speaker from child who was growing up. I remember full force on the campuses of public colleges giving his presentation and then attacked it as a decade where bold statements and universities; his car and assaulted a professor as the two and brash behavior and activists from Whereas, in Widmar v. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 attempted to leave, resulting in the pro- each side of the aisle set the standard (1981), the Supreme Court of the United fessor suffering a concussion; for what we today look at and say is a States observed that ‘‘the campus of a public Whereas, in January 2018, Kellogg Commu- modern-day political protest. What we university, at least for its students, pos- nity College in Michigan settled a lawsuit saw in this decade was once-sleepy col- sesses many of the characteristics of a public for $55,000 for arresting two students for lege campuses became the scenes of forum’’; handing out copies of the Constitution of the widespread unrest. Tensions were high Whereas lower Federal courts have also United States while talking with their fellow held that the open, outdoor areas of the cam- students on a sidewalk; and conditions were perfect for what puses of public colleges and universities are Whereas, in June 2018, the University of else but a Supreme Court battle. public forums; Michigan agreed to change its restrictive In September 1969, a group of stu- Whereas section 112(a)(2) of the Higher speech code on the same day the United dents attending Central Connecticut Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011a(a)(2)) States Department of Justice filed a state- State University decided they wanted contains a sense of Congress noting that ‘‘an ment of interest in support of a lawsuit in to organize a local chapter of the orga- institution of higher education should facili- Federal court challenging the constitu- nization Students for Democratic Soci- tate the free and open exchange of ideas’’, tionality of the speech code of the univer- ety. The university president rejected ‘‘students should not be intimidated, har- sity; the application, claiming that the SDS assed, discouraged from speaking out, or dis- Whereas, in December 2018, the Los Ange- philosophy was ‘‘antithetical to the criminated against’’, ‘‘students should be les Community College District, a 9-campus treated equally and fairly’’, and ‘‘nothing in community college district that includes school’s policies’’ and could be a dis- this paragraph shall be construed to modify, Pierce College, settled a lawsuit for $225,000 ruptive influence on campus. change, or infringe upon any constitu- and changed its restrictive speech policies Now, I am sure he thought he had a tionally protected religious liberty, freedom, after it was sued in Federal court for prohib- good point. The national SDS organiza- expression, or association’’; iting a Pierce College student from distrib- tion was known for its fiery protests,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.059 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3263 and its now-notorious acts of civil dis- tecting one another in the public ture while fulfilling the Palestinians’ right obedience. They made it their business square—even if we want more than to self-determination, creating a foundation to make authority figures nervous. anything to shut down what we are for just and durable peace and prosperity. Nervousness, however, is not an excep- hearing. I may disagree with what you tion to the First Amendment. The stu- have to say, but I will defend your f dents knew that, so the lawsuits start- right to say it. ed flying. The students’ case finally Above all, we have a duty to help SENATE RESOLUTION 235—DESIG- made it to the Supreme Court, which them understand that an America NATING JUNE 12, 2019, AS held that ‘‘the First Amendment to the where curiosity is replaced by sus- ‘‘WOMEN VETERANS APPRECIA- Constitution of the United States ap- picion, where debate is replaced by in- TION DAY’’ plies in full force on the campuses of timidation, and where speech is re- Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mrs. public colleges and universities.’’ That placed by silence is no America at all. BLACKBURN) submitted the following case, Healy v. James, was a win for free f resolution; which was referred to the speech. Although precedent continues Committee on the Judiciary: SENATE RESOLUTION 234—AFFIRM- to trend in the right direction, the ING THE UNITED STATES COM- S. RES. 235 First Amendment is in danger on the MITMENT TO THE TWO-STATE Whereas, throughout all periods of the his- American college campus. From so- SOLUTION TO THE ISRAELI-PAL- tory of the United States, women have called free speech zones to severely re- proudly served the United States to secure ESTINIAN CONFLICT, AND NOT- stricted speech codes, campus officials and preserve freedom and liberty for— ING THAT ISRAELI ANNEXATION are doing their best to ensure that stu- (1) the people of the United States; and OF TERRITORY IN THE WEST dents are protected from anything that (2) the allies of the United States; BANK WOULD UNDERMINE may challenge their preexisting no- Whereas women have formally been a part PEACE AND ISRAEL’S FUTURE of the United States Armed Forces since the tions of right and wrong. establishment of the Army Nurse Corps in Instead of creating a safe environ- AS A JEWISH AND DEMOCRATIC STATE 1901, but have informally served since the in- ment, these policies have backfired, ception of the United States military; creating an atmosphere of fear and vio- Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mrs. Whereas women have served honorably and lence toward opposing viewpoints. FEINSTEIN, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. WARREN, with valor, including— Just this past April, protesters at the Mr. DURBIN, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. BALD- (1) disguised as male soldiers during the University of Texas at Austin used WIN, and Mr. UDALL) submitted the fol- American Revolution and the Civil War; smoke bombs to shut down a pro-life lowing resolution; which was referred (2) as nurses during World War I and World speaker at a Young Conservatives of to the Committee on Foreign Rela- War II; and (3) as combat helicopter pilots in Afghani- Texas event. tions: stan; In 2017, the editorial staff at Welles- S. RES. 234 Whereas, as of May 2019, women constitute ley College’s student newspaper threat- Whereas longstanding United States policy approximately 15 percent of United States ened hostility toward anyone whose be- has recognized that a two-state solution to Armed Forces personnel on active duty, in- liefs—their beliefs; not just their words achieve peace between the Israelis and Pal- cluding— but their beliefs—did not fit into the estinians would serve as the best hope for (1) nearly 19 percent of active duty per- acceptable liberal mold. peace and security in the region; sonnel in the Air Force; That same year, Middlebury College Whereas roadmaps for peace outlined by (2) 18 percent of active duty personnel in campus—their left behaved so disgrace- President Bill Clinton, President George W. the Navy; Bush, and President Barack Obama reflected (3) 14 percent of active duty personnel in fully that one progressive columnist the bipartisan United States policy pro- the Army; begged the students at his alma mater moting a negotiated two-state solution that (4) 8 percent of active duty personnel in the to find a way to protest views they dis- supports the self-determination of both Marine Corps; and agree with without shutting down Israelis and Palestinians; (5) nearly 15 percent of active duty per- speech entirely. Whereas successive United States adminis- sonnel in the Coast Guard; In the face of such hostility toward trations of different political parties identi- Whereas, as of May 2019, women constitute free and open debate, I ask this body, fied settlement expansion as an impediment nearly 21 percent of personnel in the Na- what have we done, and what can be to peace; tional Guard and Reserves; Whereas Israel’s status as a Jewish and Whereas by 2020— done to turn back the tide? democratic state has been indispensable to (1) the population of women veterans is ex- Today, on the eve of National Higher its national identity throughout its history; pected to reach 2,000,000, which represents an Education Day, I am introducing the Whereas Israel has built and maintained exponential increase from 1,100,000 in 1980; Campus Free Speech Resolution of 2019. relationships with its Arab neighbors; and It is a first step in restoring sanity to Whereas ongoing security coordination be- (2) women veterans are expected to con- free speech for American college stu- tween Israelis and Palestinians promotes stitute more than 10 percent of the total vet- dents. This resolution first and fore- stability; eran population; most recognizes that free speech zones Whereas deep United States-Israel coopera- Whereas the United States is proud of and and restrictive speech codes contradict tion provides significant mutual benefit to appreciates the service of all women vet- the security and prosperity of both countries erans who have demonstrated great skill, the guarantees of the First Amend- and strengthens the unbreakable bond be- sacrifice, and commitment to defending the ment. It recognizes that universities tween the people of each country; and principles upon which the United States was should protect the free and open ex- Whereas any resolution to the Israeli-Pal- founded and which the United States con- change of ideas and that freedom of estinian conflict must guarantee Israel’s se- tinues to uphold; speech is worth protecting in a world curity: Now, therefore, be it Whereas women veterans have unique sto- increasingly hostile to democracy. Resolved, That is the sense of the Senate ries and should be encouraged to share their Through this resolution, I encourage that— recollections through the Veterans History the Secretary of Education to promote (1) the policy of the United States should Project, which has worked since 2000 to col- be to preserve conditions conducive to a ne- lect and share the personal accounts of war- policies that encourage intellectual cu- gotiated two-state solution; time veterans in the United States; and riosity, viewpoint diversity, and de- (2) United States efforts to promote peace Whereas, by designing June 12, 2019, as bate. Last but not least, I encourage between the Israelis and Palestinians should ‘‘Women Veterans Appreciation Day’’, the the Attorney General to defend and explicitly endorse a two-state solution as the Senate can— protect the First Amendment. goal of any process to resolve the conflict’s (1) highlight the growing presence of Standing by as universities surrender core issues; women in the Armed Forces and the Na- to activists who value their own com- (3) unilateral annexation of portions of the tional Guard; and fort over the free exchange of ideas West Bank would jeopardize prospects for a (2) pay respect to women veterans for their two-state solution, harm Israel’s relation- dutiful military service: Now, therefore, be it isn’t just a mistake; it is a moral in- ship with its Arab neighbors, threaten Resolved, That the Senate designates June version. Israel’s Jewish and democratic identity, and 12, 2019, as ‘‘Women Veterans Appreciation We have a duty to make sure younger undermine Israel’s security; and Day’’ to recognize the service and sacrifices generations understand that protecting (4) a two-state solution is the best hope to of women veterans who have served valiantly the First Amendment means pro- preserve Israel’s Jewish and democratic na- on behalf of the United States.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.036 S05JNPT1 S3264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 SENATE RESOLUTION 236—RE- Whereas, in July 2015, President Obama (9) reaffirms the national interest of the AFFIRMING THE STRONG PART- designated Tunisia as a major non-NATO United States in continued democracy in Tu- NERSHIP BETWEEN TUNISIA AND ally; nisia, including— Whereas Tunisia has committed approxi- (A) respect for the rule of law; THE UNITED STATES AND SUP- mately 15 percent of its budget to defense (B) independent media; PORTING THE PEOPLE OF TUNI- and interior ministries for counterterrorism (C) a vibrant civil society; and SIA IN THEIR CONTINUED PUR- in recent years, at the expense of economic (D) universal rights and freedoms, includ- SUIT OF DEMOCRATIC REFORMS and social development; ing equal rights for all citizens and freedom Whereas Tunisia faces economic chal- of speech; Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Mr. lenges, including high inflation and high un- (10) affirms the national interest of the ROMNEY) submitted the following reso- employment, especially among young United States in Tunisia’s economic pros- lution; which was referred to the Com- Tunisians; perity and development, including through mittee on Foreign Relations: Whereas the United States Government is increased foreign direct investment, tour- committed to continuing a strong economic ism, entrepreneurship, technical coopera- S. RES. 236 partnership with Tunisia as its government tion, and strengthened trade ties; Whereas relations between the United undertakes reforms to transform its econ- (11) reaffirms the commitment of the States and Tunisia began in 1795, and the 2 omy to meet the aspirations of all of the United States Government to Tunisia, in- countries have partnered in trade and secu- citizens of Tunisia; cluding a commitment to provide appro- rity since the signing of the Treaty of Peace Whereas it is in the interest of the United priate levels of assistance, in support of the and Friendship, signed at Tunis, August 28, States, and consistent with the values of the ongoing transition of Tunisia to an inclu- 1797; United States, to support the aspirations of sive, prosperous, and secure democracy; Whereas the United States was the first the people of Tunisia in developing a plu- (12) recognizes important partnerships, in- major power to recognize a sovereign Tuni- ralist democracy and transparent, effective cluding— sia, following its independence from France institutions; (A) the U.S.-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue; in 1956; Whereas, in accordance with the United (B) the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Military Com- Whereas the people of the United States States-Tunisia strategic partnership, both mission; and of Tunisia share core values, such as re- countries are dedicated to working together (C) the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Com- spect for human rights, democracy, and the to promote— mission; rule of law; (1) economic development and business op- (D) the Tunisian American Enterprise Whereas, on January 14, 2011, the peaceful portunities in Tunisia; Fund; and mass protests of the Jasmine Revolution (2) education for the advancement of long- (E) international educational exchange successfully brought to an end the authori- term development in Tunisia; and programs, including the Fulbright Program tarian rule of President Ben Ali; (3) increased security cooperation to ad- and the Thomas Jefferson Scholars Program; Whereas, in the aftermath of Ben Ali’s res- dress common threats in Tunisia and across (13) urges increased United States engage- ignation, Tunisians— the region; and ment and cooperation with the people and (1) initiated a peaceful, consensus-based, Whereas the United States Government Government of Tunisia, including— and inclusive transition to democracy; should provide a level of funding to strongly (A) Tunisia’s democratic institutions; (2) held the first competitive, multi-party assist and reinforce Tunisia’s promising (B) civil society; democratic elections of the 2011 Arab Spring; transition into a democratic, stable, and (C) schools and universities; prosperous nation: (3) adopted a new constitution in 2014; and (D) independent media; and Now, therefore, be it (E) the private sector; and (4) held new elections under that constitu- Resolved, That the Senate— (14) reaffirms the historic and continuing tion later that year; (1) commends the people of Tunisia for friendship between the people of the United Whereas, on December 31, 2014, after win- their commitment to democracy, the rule of States and the people of Tunisia. ning a free and fair presidential election, law, and free and fair elections; f Beji Caid Essebsi was inaugurated as the (2) commends the political leaders of Tuni- first freely elected President of Tunisia; sia for their willingness to compromise and SENATE RESOLUTION 237—SUP- Whereas, on October 9, 2015, the Norwegian work together in the national interest; PORTING THE MISSION AND Nobel Committee awarded the Tunisian Na- (3) condemns all acts of terrorism, and ex- GOALS OF NATIONAL CRIME VIC- tional Dialogue Quartet, a coalition of 4 civil tends condolences to the families of victims society organizations, the 2015 Nobel Peace TIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK IN 2019, of terrorism and to the people and Govern- WHICH INCLUDE INCREASING Prize for the coalition’s work— ment of Tunisia; (1) building on the promise of the 2011 Jas- (4) commends the people and Government PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE mine Revolution; and of Tunisia for their resilience in the face of RIGHTS, NEEDS, AND CONCERNS (2) ensuring that the transition of Tunisia terrorist attacks and their enduring commit- OF, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE into a democracy did not descend into vio- ment to a free, democratic, and peaceful Re- TO ASSIST, VICTIMS AND SUR- lence or renewed authoritarianism; public of Tunisia; VIVORS OF CRIME IN THE Whereas Tunisia has been the only North (5) encourages President Essebi, Head of UNITED STATES African country to achieve a ‘‘Free’’ rating Government Chahed, and the Parliament of by the Freedom House’s annual Freedom in Tunisia to work together to accelerate eco- Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. the World report, and has maintained a nomic reforms and anti-corruption measures; LEAHY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. CRAPO) ‘‘Free’’ rating since 2015; (6) looks forward to new free and fair par- submitted the following resolution; Whereas the political evolution of Tunisia liamentary and presidential elections sched- which was considered and agreed to: stands as an inspiration for citizens of other uled for the last several months of 2019; S. RES. 237 states aspiring to establish the institutions (7) calls on the Government of Tunisia— Whereas, in 2017, according to a survey by of democracy after a history of autocratic (A) to fully implement the Tunisian Con- the Bureau of Justice Statistics— rule; stitution of 2014, including the protection of (1) an estimated 5,600,000 violent victimiza- Whereas Tunisia suffered significant ter- civil liberties and the establishment of new tions were committed against residents of rorist attacks in 2015 and 2016; institutions, such as the Constitutional the United States who were 12 years of age or Whereas, on October 29, 2018, a terrorist at- Court; older; and tack on Avenue Habib Bourguiba in Tunis (B) to continue its commitment to demo- (2) households in the United States experi- wounded 20 people and was perpetrated by an cratic accountability and transitional jus- enced an estimated 13,340,000 property vic- unemployed university graduate who had tice, including with regard to corruption; timizations; been unemployed for 3 years and had no (C) to continue decentralizing political Whereas, in 2017, only 45 percent of violent known ties to terrorist groups; power to local governments, which is a key crimes and 36 percent of property victimiza- Whereas, in the aftermath of these at- step toward more accountable governance tions were reported to police; tacks, citizens and leaders of Tunisia have and a means to address long-standing issues Whereas, as of 2015, the most conservative reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue, of dramatic regional disparity in health care, estimate for the economic losses sustained pluralism, and democracy; education, poverty, and infrastructure; and by victims of property crimes and victims of Whereas a significant number of Tunisian (D) to further develop its plan to identify, violent crime was approximately fighters for extremist groups, including the prosecute, deradicalize, or reintegrate into $11,200,000,000 per year; Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) report- society Tunisian fighters returned from Whereas the economic cost alone does not edly returned to Tunisia, many clandes- abroad; fully describe the emotional, physical, and tinely, between 2011 and 2018; (8) calls on the neighbors and partners of psychological impact endured by a victim of Whereas Tunisia continues to face serious Tunisia to work cooperatively with the Gov- crime; threats to its security from violent extrem- ernment of Tunisia to counter terrorist Whereas crime can touch the life of any in- ist groups operating within the country as threats, secure borders, and support the dividual, regardless of the age, race, national well as in neighboring countries; democratic transition of Tunisia; origin, religion, or gender of the individual;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.069 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3265 Whereas a just society acknowledges the SENATE RESOLUTION 238—DESIG- States in 2016, comprising approximately 2.2 impact of crime on individuals, families, NATING THE WEEK OF JUNE 3 percent of the current-dollar gross domestic schools, and communities by— THROUGH JUNE 9, 2019, AS product; (1) protecting the rights of crime victims ‘‘HEMP HISTORY WEEK’’ Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite and survivors; and Account shows that the outdoor recreation (2) ensuring that resources and services are Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. MCCON- sector experienced faster growth in real available to help rebuild the lives of the vic- NELL, Mr. MERKLEY, and Mr. PAUL) sub- gross output, compensation, and employ- tims and survivors, including victims’ com- mitted the following resolution; which ment than the overall economy in 2016, while pensation to reimburse victims for out-of- was considered and agreed to: also providing 4,546,000 jobs across the coun- pocket expenses due to crime; try; S. RES. 238 Whereas, despite impressive accomplish- Whereas the Consolidated Appropriations ments in increasing the rights of, and serv- Whereas Hemp History Week will be held Act of 2019 (Public Law 116–6) encouraged the ices available to, crime victims and sur- from June 3 through June 9, 2019; Department of Commerce to continue its vivors and the families of the victims and Whereas the goals of Hemp History Week work with the Outdoor Recreation Satellite survivors, many challenges remain to ensure are to commemorate the historical relevance Account; that all crime victims and survivors and the of industrial hemp in the United States and Whereas regular outdoor recreation is as- families of the victims and survivors are— to promote the full growth potential of the sociated with positive health outcomes and (1) treated with dignity, fairness, and re- industrial hemp industry; spect; better quality of life; Whereas industrial hemp is an agricultural Whereas outdoor recreation is part of the (2) offered support and services, regardless commodity that has been used for centuries of whether the victims and survivors report national heritage of the United States; and to produce many innovative industrial and Whereas June 2019 is an appropriate month crimes committed against them; and consumer products, including soap, fabric, (3) recognized as key participants within to designate as ‘‘Great Outdoors Month’’ to textiles, construction materials, clothing, the criminal, juvenile, Federal, and Tribal provide an opportunity to celebrate the im- paper, cosmetics, food, and beverages; justice systems in the United States when portance of the great outdoors: Now, there- the victims and survivors report crimes; Whereas the global market for hemp is es- fore, be it Whereas crime victims and survivors in the timated to consist of more than 25,000 prod- Resolved, That the Senate— United States and the families of the victims ucts; (1) designates June 2019 as ‘‘Great Outdoors and survivors need and deserve support and Whereas the value of hemp imported into Month’’; and assistance to help cope with the often dev- the United States for use in the production (2) encourages all people in the United astating consequences of crime; of other retail products is estimated at ap- States to recreate in the great outdoors in Whereas, since Congress passed the first proximately $76,000,000 annually; June 2019 and year-round. Whereas the United States hemp industry resolution designating Crime Victims Week f in 1985, communities across the United estimates that the annual market value of States have joined Congress and the Depart- hemp retail sales in the United States is SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- ment of Justice in commemorating National more than $1,000,000,000; TION 19—CELEBRATING THE 50TH Crime Victims’ Rights Week to celebrate a Whereas, despite the legitimate uses of ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO shared vision of a comprehensive and col- hemp, agricultural producers of the United 11 MOON LANDING laborative response that identifies and ad- States were for decades prohibited under law dresses the many needs of crime victims and from growing hemp; Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. survivors and the families of the victims and Whereas, in December 2018, Congress estab- BROWN) submitted the following con- survivors; lished a legal framework for agricultural current resolution; which was referred Whereas Congress and the President agree producers to cultivate, grow, and sell hemp to the Committee on Commerce, on the need for a renewed commitment to in the United States; Science, and Transportation: serve all victims and survivors of crime in Whereas the United States is the largest S. CON. RES. 19 the 21st century; consumer of hemp products in the world; and Whereas, in 2019, National Crime Victims’ Whereas industrial hemp holds great po- Whereas, on May 25, 1961, President John Rights Week was celebrated from April 7 tential to bolster the agricultural economy F. Kennedy, Jr., before a joint session of through April 13, and the theme, ‘‘Honoring of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Congress, declared, ‘‘Now it is time to take our Past. Creating Hope for the Future.’’, Resolved, That the Senate— longer strides—time for a great new Amer- celebrates the progress made by those before (1) designates the week of June 3 through ican enterprise—time for this Nation to take us as we look to a future of crime victim June 9, 2019, as ‘‘Hemp History Week’’; a clearly leading role in space achievement, services that is even more inclusive, acces- (2) recognizes the historical relevance of which in many ways may hold the key to our sible, and trauma-informed; industrial hemp; and future on Earth’’, setting the goal of sending Whereas engaging communities in victim (3) recognizes the growing economic poten- astronauts to the Moon and returning them assistance is essential in promoting public tial of industrial hemp. safely to the Earth; safety; f Whereas the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (in this preamble re- Whereas the United States must empower SENATE RESOLUTION 239—DESIG- crime victims and survivors by— ferred to as ‘‘NASA’’) mobilized and estab- (1) protecting the legal rights of the vic- NATING JUNE 2019 AS ‘‘GREAT lished the Apollo space program to meet the tims and survivors; and OUTDOORS MONTH’’ goal set by President Kennedy; (2) providing the victims and survivors Whereas the Apollo space program built on Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. PE- with services to help them in the aftermath the achievements of the prior space pro- of crime; and TERS, Mr. GARDNER, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. grams of NASA, including the Mercury and Whereas the people of the United States RISCH, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. Gemini missions; recognize and appreciate the continued im- KLOBUCHAR, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. HEINRICH, Whereas the successful Moon landing hon- portance of— Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. KING, and Ms. ERNST) ored the tragic sacrifice of every astronaut (1) promoting the rights of, and services submitted the following resolution; whose life had previously been lost in the for, crime victims and survivors; and which was considered and agreed to: service of United States spaceflight research, (2) honoring crime victims and survivors including— S. RES. 239 and individuals who provide services for the (1) Roger B. Chaffee, Virgil I. ‘‘Gus’’ victims and survivors: Now, therefore, be it Whereas hundreds of millions of people in Grissom, and Edward H. White II, the astro- Resolved, That the Senate— the United States participate in outdoor nauts whose lives were lost during pre-flight (1) supports the mission and goals of Na- recreation annually; tests for Apollo 1; and tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor (2) Theodore C. Freeman, Charles A. Bas- include increasing individual and public Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of sett II, Elliot See, Jr., Robert H. Lawrence, awareness of— 2016 (Public Law 114–249; 130 Stat. 999) to as- Jr., Michael J. Adams, and Clifton C. Wil- (A) the impact of crime on victims and sur- sess and analyze the outdoor recreation liams, Jr.; vivors and the families of the victims and economy of the United States and the effects Whereas the crew of the Apollo 11 mission survivors; and attributable to the outdoor recreation econ- consisted of— (B) the challenges to achieving justice for omy on the overall economy of the United (1) Neil Armstrong, Mission Commander; victims and survivors of crime and the fami- States; (2) Edwin E. ‘‘Buzz’’ Aldrin, Lunar Module lies of the victims and survivors and the Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Pilot; and many solutions available to meet those chal- Account released in September 2018 by the (3) Michael Collins, Command Module lenges; and Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United Pilot; (2) recognizes that crime victims and sur- States Department of Commerce shows that Whereas James A. Lovell, Jr., Fred W. vivors and the families of the victims and outdoor recreation contributed more than Haise, Jr., and William A. Anders stood survivors should be treated with dignity, $412,000,000,000 of current-dollar gross domes- ready to support or stand in for the Apollo 11 fairness, and respect. tic product to the economy of the United crew;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.062 S05JNPT1 S3266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 Whereas, on July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph of the Senate on Wednesday, June 5, crew launched from the NASA Launch Oper- 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. ations Center, now known as the John F. ate, the following committees are au- COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Kennedy Space Center, aboard a Saturn V thorized to meet during today’s session rocket; The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Whereas, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong of the Senate: is authorized to meet during the ses- and Buzz Aldrin landed the Eagle Lunar COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN sion of the Senate on Wednesday, June Module on the surface of the Moon, and Neil AFFAIRS 5, 2019, at a time to be determined, to Armstrong said to Mission Control in Hous- The Committee on Banking, Housing, conduct a hearing on the nomination of ton, Texas, ‘‘Houston, Tranquility Base here. and Urban Affairs is authorized to James Byrne, of Virginia, to be Deputy The Eagle has landed.’’; meet during the session of the Senate Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Whereas, when Neil Armstrong took the on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 10 a.m., first step onto the Moon, he declared, to conduct a hearing on the following f ‘‘That’s one small step for a man, one giant nominations: Thomas Peter Feddo, of leap for mankind.’’; PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of Whereas Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask the Treasury for Investment Security, planted the flag of the United States in lunar unanimous consent that floor privi- Nazak Nikakhtar, of Maryland, to be soil, recording the achievement of the coun- leges be granted for the remainder of Under Secretary for Industry and Secu- try as the first to land on the Moon; the day to my fellow, Dr. Kali Cyrus, Whereas Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin rity, and Ian Paul Steff, of Indiana, to and that they be granted for the rest of placed a plaque on the Moon that reads, ‘‘We be Assistant Secretary and Director the year to the interns in my office, came in peace for all mankind’’, recording General of the United States and For- named Jyot Singh, Darcy Farwell, Al- the peaceful, scientific intent of the Apollo eign Commercial Service, both of the missions; Department of Commerce, Michelle exandra Hartman, Jordan Sicklick, Whereas the Apollo 11 crew collected lunar Bowman, of Kansas, to be a Member of Holly McGrath, Jordan Adjepong, and samples and conducted experiments to gain a Cady Stanton. better understanding of the composition of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Paul Shmotolokha, of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Moon and conditions on its surface; objection, it is so ordered. Whereas the Lunar Laser Ranging Washington, to be First Vice President Retroreflector installed by the Apollo 11 of the Export-Import Bank of the f crew is still used to measure the distance of United States, and Allison Herren Lee, MEASURE READ THE FIRST the Moon from the surface of the Earth; of Colorado, to be a Member of the Se- TIME—H.R. 6 Whereas the success of the Apollo 11 Moon curities and Exchange Commission. landing was due to the skill, dedication, and COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I collective effort of tens of thousands of TRANSPORTATION understand there is a bill at the desk, workers, scientists, engineers, and contrac- The Committee on Commerce, and I ask for its first reading. tors of the United States; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Whereas the trajectory calculations of Science, and Transportation is author- Katherine Johnson and other mathemati- ized to meet during the session of the clerk will read the title of the bill for cians in the computer pool at NASA were Senate on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the first time. critical to the design of the Apollo 11 mis- 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. The legislative clerk read as follows: sion and the rendezvous of the Apollo 11 COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL A bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation Lunar Lander with the Command and Serv- RESOURCES of removal and adjustment of status of cer- ice Module in lunar orbit; The Committee on Energy and Nat- tain aliens, and for other purposes. Whereas the Apollo 11 mission dem- ural Resources is authorized to meet Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I onstrated the focus and capability of the sci- entific community of the United States and during the session of the Senate on now ask for a second reading, and in established the United States as the world Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 10 a.m., to order to place the bill on the calendar leader in space exploration; conduct a hearing on the nomination of under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- Whereas the Apollo 11 Moon landing was Robert Wallace, of Wyoming, to be As- ject to my own request. broadcasted live over radio and television to sistant Secretary of the Interior for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- millions across the world; Fish and Wildlife. tion is heard. The bill will be read for Whereas, 50 years later, the Apollo 11 Moon COMMITTEE ON FINANCE the second time on the next legislative landing continues to inspire national sci- The Committee on Finance is author- day. entific efforts in space, medicine, and other fields; and ized to meet during the session of the f Whereas the knowledge and experience Senate on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at gained from the Apollo space program con- 9:45 a.m., to conduct a hearing. EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE tinues to inform missions to Mars, the far COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 28, reaches of the solar system, and beyond: The Committee on Foreign Relations 2019 AS ‘‘HONORING THE NA- Now, therefore, be it is authorized to meet during the ses- TION’S FIRST RESPONDERS Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- sion of the Senate on Wednesday, June DAY’’ resentatives concurring), That Congress— 5, 2019, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a hear- (1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Apollo 11 Moon landing; ing. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- (2) honors the bravery and skill of the crew COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ate proceed to the immediate consider- of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. The Committee on the Judiciary is ation of Calendar No. 108, S. Con. Res. ‘‘Buzz’’ Aldrin, and Michael Collins; authorized to meet during the session 15. (3) commends the efforts of all individuals of the Senate on Wednesday, June 5, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of the United States who contributed to the 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on clerk will report the resolution by achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the following nominations: Peter Jo- title. exemplifying a cooperative effort on a na- tional scale that continues to inspire sci- seph Phipps, of Pennsylvania, to be The legislative clerk read as follows: entific progress; and United States Circuit Judge for the A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 15) (4) supports the continued leadership of the Third Circuit, Charles R. Eskridge Ill, expressing support for the designation of Oc- United States in the exploration and utiliza- to be United States District Judge for tober 28, 2019, as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s tion of space through human spaceflight. the Southern District of Texas, Wil- First Responders Day’’. f liam Shaw Stickman IV, to be United There being no objection, the Senate States District Judge for the Western proceeded to consider the resolution. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO District of Pennsylvania, and Jennifer Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I MEET Philpott Wilson, to be United States ask unanimous consent that the con- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I have 8 District Judge for the Middle District current resolution be agreed to, the requests for committees to meet during of Pennsylvania. preamble be agreed to, and the motion today’s session of the Senate. They COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY to reconsider be considered made and have the approval of the Majority and The Committee on the Judiciary is laid upon the table with no intervening Minority leaders. authorized to meet during the session action or debate.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.063 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3267 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (4) DIGITAL ECONOMY.— Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous objection, it is so ordered. (A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph consent that the bill be considered read The concurrent resolution (S. Con. (B), the term ‘‘digital economy’’ has the a third time. Res. 15) was agreed to. meaning given the term by the Secretary in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without carrying out this section. The preamble was agreed to. objection, it is so ordered. (B) CONSIDERATIONS.—In establishing a def- (The concurrent resolution, with its inition for the term ‘‘digital economy’’ under The bill was ordered to be engrossed preamble, is printed in the RECORD of subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall con- for a third reading and was read the May 1, 2019, under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- sider— third time. tions.’’) (i) the digital-enabling infrastructure that Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- f a computer network needs to exist and oper- ther debate on the bill. ate; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there MEASURING THE ECONOMIC IM- (ii) the roles of e-commerce and digital further debate? PACT OF BROADBAND ACT OF media. If not, the bill having been read the 2019 (5) DIGITAL MEDIA.—The term ‘‘digital media’’ means the content that participants third time, the question is, Shall the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I in e-commerce create and access. bill pass? ask unanimous consent that the Com- (6) E-COMMERCE.—The term ‘‘e-commerce’’ The bill (S. 1749) was passed, as fol- merce, Science, and Transportation means the digital transactions that take lows: Committee be discharged from further place using the infrastructure described in S. 1749 consideration of S. 1289 and that the paragraph (4)(B)(i). Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Senate proceed to its immediate con- (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ resentatives of the United States of America in sideration. means the Secretary of Commerce. Congress assembled, (b) BIENNIAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS The PRESIDING OFFICER. The SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. clerk will report the bill by title. REQUIRED.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and biennially This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting The legislative clerk read as follows: thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of A bill (S. 1289) to require the Secretary of with the Director of the Bureau of Economic 2019’’. Commerce to conduct an assessment and Analysis of the Department of Commerce SEC. 2. SEASONING REQUIREMENTS FOR CER- analysis of the effects of broadband deploy- and the Assistant Secretary, shall conduct TAIN REFINANCED MORTGAGE LOANS. ment and adoption on the economy of the an assessment and analysis regarding the (a) GINNIE MAE.—Section 306(g)(1) of the United States, and for other purposes. contribution of the digital economy to the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1)) is economy of the United States. There being no objection, the com- amended by striking the second sentence. (c) CONSIDERATIONS AND CONSULTATION.—In mittee was discharged, and the Senate (b) VETERANS LOANS.—Section 3709(c) of conducting each assessment and analysis re- proceeded to consider the bill. title 38, United States Code, is amended— quired under subsection (b), the Secretary Mr. MCCONNELL. I further ask (1) in the matter before paragraph (1), by shall— striking ‘‘is refinanced’’ and inserting ‘‘is a unanimous consent that the bill be (1) consider the impact of— refinance’’; and considered read a third time and passed (A) the deployment and adoption of— (2) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and and that the motion to reconsider be (i) digital-enabling infrastructure; and inserting the following new paragraphs: considered made and laid upon the (ii) broadband; ‘‘(1) the date on which the borrower has (B) e-commerce and platform-enabled peer- table with no intervening action or de- made at least six consecutive monthly pay- to-peer commerce; and bate. ments on the loan being refinanced; and (C) the production and consumption of dig- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(2) the date that is 210 days after the first ital media, including free media; and objection, it is so ordered. payment due date of the loan being refi- (2) consult with— nanced.’’. The bill (S. 1289) was ordered to be (A) the heads of any agencies and offices of (c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in engrossed for a third reading, was read the Federal Government as the Secretary this Act may be construed to restrict or oth- the third time, and passed, as follows: considers appropriate, including the Sec- erwise modify the authorities of the Govern- S. 1289 retary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of ment National Mortgage Association. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Adminis- trator of the Small Business Administration, Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous resentatives of the United States of America in consent that the motion to reconsider Congress assembled, and the Federal Communications Commis- sion; be considered made and laid upon the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. table with no intervening action or de- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Measuring (B) representatives of the business commu- the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of nity, including rural and urban internet bate. 2019’’. service providers and telecommunications The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without infrastructure providers; objection, it is so ordered. SEC. 2. ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS REGARDING (C) representatives from State, local, and THE EFFECT OF THE DIGITAL ECON- f OMY ON THE ECONOMY OF THE tribal government agencies; and UNITED STATES. (D) representatives from consumer and EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: community organizations. DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK OF (1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- (d) REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit to JUNE 1, 2019, THROUGH JUNE 9, GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees the appropriate committees of Congress a re- 2019, AS ‘‘NATIONAL FISHING port regarding the findings of the Secretary of Congress’’ means— AND BOATING WEEK’’ (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, with respect to each assessment and analysis and Transportation of the Senate; conducted under subsection (b). Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (B) the Committee on Environment and f ask unanimous consent that the Com- Public Works of the Senate; PROTECTING AFFORDABLE MORT- merce, Science, and Transportation (C) the Committee on Small Business and Committee be discharged from further Entrepreneurship of the Senate; GAGES FOR VETERANS ACT OF 2019 consideration and that the Senate now (D) the Committee on Energy and Com- proceed to S. Res. 174. merce of the House of Representatives; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (E) the Committee on Transportation and ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Infrastructure of the House of Representa- clerk will report the resolution by tives; and ate proceed to the immediate consider- title. (F) the Committee on Small Business of ation of S. 1749, submitted earlier The legislative clerk read as follows: the House of Representatives. today. A resolution (S. Res. 174) expressing sup- (2) ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘As- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The port for the designation of the week of June sistant Secretary’’ means the Assistant Sec- clerk will report the bill by title. 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as ‘‘National retary of Commerce for Communications and The legislative clerk read as follows: Fishing and Boating Week’’. Information. A bill (S. 1749) to clarify seasoning require- There being no objection, the com- (3) BROADBAND.—The term ‘‘broadband’’ ments for certain refinanced mortgage loans, means an Internet Protocol-based trans- mittee was discharged, and the Senate and for other purposes. mission service that enables users to send proceeded to consider the resolution. and receive voice, video, data, or graphics, or There being no objection, the Senate Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous a combination of those items. proceeded to consider the bill. consent that the resolution be agreed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:55 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.073 S05JNPT1 S3268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 to, the preamble be agreed to, and the The preambles were agreed to. There being no objection, the Senate, motions to reconsider be considered (The resolutions, with their pre- at 6:21 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, made and laid upon the table. ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD June 6, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) f objection, it is so ordered. f NOMINATIONS The resolution (S. Res. 174) was agreed to. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- Executive nominations received by The preamble was agreed to. MENT—S.J. RES 20 AND S.J. RES. the Senate: (The resolution, with its preamble, is 26 UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION printed in the RECORD of April 30, 2019, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) ask unanimous consent that with re- AMY KARPEL, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMIS- f spect to S.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res 26, SION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 16, 2023, VICE IRVING A. WILLIAMSON, TERM EXPIRED. RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVER- Senator PAUL, or his designee, be rec- DEPARTMENT OF STATE SARY OF THE TIANANMEN ognized at a time to be determined by SQUARE MASSACRE the majority leader in consultation KELLEY ECKELS CURRIE, OF GEORGIA, TO BE AMBAS- with the Democratic leader, but no SADOR AT LARGE FOR GLOBAL WOMEN’S ISSUES. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I later than June 14, to make a motion DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ask unanimous consent that the For- to discharge such resolution; further, KENNETH CHARLES CANTERBURY, JR., OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BE DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TO- eign Relations Committee be dis- that there be up to an hour of debate BACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, VICE BYRON TODD charged from further consideration of on each motion, equally divided be- JONES, RESIGNED. S. Res. 221 and the Senate proceed to tween the proponents and the oppo- IN THE ARMY its immediate consideration. nents, with 7 minutes reserved for both THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED the chairman and the ranking member WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND objection, it is so ordered. respectively, prior to each vote; and RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: The clerk will report the resolution that following the use or yielding back To be lieutenant general by title. of that time, the Senate vote in rela- LT. GEN. ERIC P. WENDT The legislative clerk read as follows: tion to the motion to discharge; fur- THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF A resolution (S. Res. 221) recognizing the THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN ther, that if either motion to discharge THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square is agreed to, the joint resolution be eli- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: massacre and condemning the intensifying gible for the expedited procedures To be major general repression and human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party and the use of under the Arms Export Control Act. BRIG. GEN. MICHAEL R. BERRY surveillance by Chinese authorities. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT objection, it is so ordered. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY There being no objection, the com- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: mittee was discharged, and the Senate f To be major general proceeded to consider the resolution. ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 6, BRIG. GEN. MICHEL M. RUSSELL, SR. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT 2019, AND MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY ask unanimous consent that the reso- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I lution be agreed to, the preamble be To be brigadier general agreed to, and the motions to recon- ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it COL. CURTIS A. BUZZARD sider be considered made and laid upon COL. ANDREW C. HILMES the table. adjourn, to then convene for a pro COL. PATRICK R. MICHAELIS forma session only, with no business THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN objection, it is so ordered. conducted on Thursday, June 6, at 10:30 THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED The resolution (S. Res. 221) was a.m. I further ask that when the Sen- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: agreed to. ate adjourns on Thursday, June 6, it To be major general The preamble was agreed to. next convene at 3 p.m., Monday, June BRIG. GEN. JOSEPH L. BIEHLER 10, and that following the prayer and BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM B. BLAYLOCK II (The resolution, with its preamble, BRIG. GEN. THOMAS R. BOUCHARD was printed in the RECORD of May 23, pledge, the morning hour be deemed BRIG. GEN. PAUL B. CHAUNCEY III 2019, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) expired, the Journal of proceedings be BRIG. GEN. JOHANNA P. CLYBORNE approved to date, the time for the two BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM J. EDWARDS f BRIG. GEN. LEE M. ELLIS leaders be reserved for their use later BRIG. GEN. PABLO ESTRADA, JR. BRIG. GEN. LAPTHE C. FLORA RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY in the day, morning business be closed, BRIG. GEN. TROY D. GALLOWAY the Senate proceed to executive session BRIG. GEN. LEE W. HOPKINS Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I BRIG. GEN. MARVIN T. HUNT ask unanimous consent that the Sen- and resume consideration of the Holte BRIG. GEN. MARK C. JACKSON nomination. Finally, notwithstanding BRIG. GEN. RICHARD F. JOHNSON ate now proceed to the en bloc consid- BRIG. GEN. TIM C. LAWSON eration of the following Senate resolu- the provisions of rule XXII, that the BRIG. GEN. KEVIN D. LYONS cloture motions filed during today’s BRIG. GEN. MICHAEL A. MITCHELL tions, which were submitted earlier BRIG. GEN. MICHEL A. NATALI today: S. Res. 237, S. Res. 238, and S. session ripen upon disposition of the BRIG. GEN. CHAD J. PARKER Hertling nomination. BRIG. GEN. GREGORY C. PORTER Res. 239. BRIG. GEN. JEFFREY D. SMILEY There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without BRIG. GEN. DAVID N. VESPER proceeded to consider the resolutions objection, it is so ordered. IN THE NAVY C en bloc. Mr. M CONNELL. For the informa- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- tion of all Senators, the Senate will IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE ther debate on the resolutions. vote on confirmation of the Holte, Al- INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: To be rear admiral (lower half) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ston, Jr., and Hertling nominations, as further debate? well as cloture on the Morrison nomi- CAPT. HUAN T. NGUYEN Hearing none, the question is on nation, in the order listed at 5:30 p.m., IN THE AIR FORCE agreeing to the resolutions en bloc. Monday, June 10. THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- MENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR The resolutions (S. Res. 237, S. Res. f FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: 238, and S. Res. 239) were agreed to. To be lieutenant colonel Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019, AT 10:30 A.M. JASON A. KOSKINEN ask unanimous consent that the pre- To be major ambles be agreed to and the motions to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if reconsider be considered made and laid there is no further business to come be- ROBIN T. BINGHAM upon the table, all en bloc. fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- IN THE ARMY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sent that it stand adjourned under the THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY objection, it is so ordered. previous order. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:55 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 9801 E:\CR\FM\G05JN6.076 S05JNPT1 June 5, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3269 To be colonel ROBERT J. WOLFE SAMUEL P. SMITH, JR. JOSEPH W. YOUNG SANG M. SOK SEAN C. HEIDGERKEN JAMES J. ZACCHINO, JR. DAVID K. SPENCER JOHN J. HOSEY, JR. D001385 MICHAEL P. STACHOUR EDWARD J. LYNCH D006471 RYAN P. STAMATIS STEVEN R. MEEK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JOEY J. SULLINGER STEPHEN J. MIKO TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHRISTOPHER S. SYNOWIEZ JOHN F. POPIAK UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MICHAEL D. TETER MICHAEL J. SIEBER JOSHUA P. TRIMBLE CLINT E. TRACY To be colonel JAMES O. TURNER, JR. NICOLE E. VINSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RICHARD R. ABELKIS DAVID E. VIOLAND TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY LEONARDO ADAMS STEVEN B. WALDROP UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CHRISTOPHER H. BACHMANN MARK R. WHITEMAN STEPHEN J. BANKS To be colonel CHIKE T. WILLIAMS THEODORE A. BANNER WINSTON S. WILLIAMS, JR. JESSE ABREU JACQUELYN M. BARCOMB CARL J. WOJTASZEK GERARD M. ACOSTA LEE A. BARNARD DANIEL C. WOOD II TRAVIS D. ADKINS DEREK S. BICKLER BRENDA D. ZOLLINGER KEVIN W. AGNESS JAMES N. BLAIN, JR. D006093 RICKY L. ALLBRITTON JOSHUA J. BRADLEY D013144 WILLETTE L. ALSTONWILLIAMS LOUIVE B. BROGAN D013328 CHRISTOPHER W. ANDERSON DONALD K. BROOKS D014376 DAPHNE H. AUSTIN ANDREW R. BROWN G010416 BRETT A. AYVAZIAN JOSEPH P. BUCCINO G010471 ROB W. BARNHILL GEOFFREY R. BULL G010532 SHARI R. BENNETT MATTHEW D. BUTT SCOTT M. BISHOP KATHLEEN S. CAGE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PAUL M. BONANO ERICA L. CAMERON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY ERIC L. BOOKER JASON L. CAMPBELL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: PETER A. BOOKER KWOK F. CHIU To be colonel LUCAS J. A. BRAXTON ANDREW P. CLARK ANDRE L. BROWN SEAN P. COAKLEY VINCENT A. AMERENA JACOB M. BROWN JONATHAN D. CORNETT RONALD E. ANZALONE TAVI N. BRUNSON RANDY R. COTE THOMAS J. ARRIAGA NATHANAEL D. BRYANT JULIA O. COXEN ANTHONY P. BARBINA THOMAS A. BUCHHOLZ ZACHARY W. COYAN STEPHEN L. BATTLE BEIRE D. CASTRO MICHAEL P. CULLINANE HENRY M. BENNETT, JR. FAITH M. CHAMBERLAIN STEVEN B. CUNNINGHAM AARON D. BOHRER BONNIE B. B. CLEMENTE STEPHEN M. DAIL MANDI L. BOHRER CHRISTOPHER F. CONLEY VICTOR M. DEEKENS GARY S. BONHAM RALPH M. CRUM CHRISTOPHER S. DENHAM JAMES L. BOOTH ELIZABETH H. CURTIS MARK A. DENTON JOSEPH S. BRANNON KANDACE M. DAFFIN TRAVIS J. DOLAN JAY W. BROOKE BOBBY H. DAVIS BRIAN J. FICKEL LOYD W. BROWN ERIC B. DENNIS BRIAN P. FLEMING SEAN M. BROWN KHANH T. DIEP JOSHUA A. GILLEN DANFORD W. BRYANT II ANTHONY E. DOUGLAS JOSEPH C. GUIDO, JR. DARREN W. BUSS ANDREW J. DUUS BRETT I. HANSON THOMAS A. CALDWELL ANGEL R. ESTRADA EDMOND A. HARDY GREGORY V. CAMPION CARL J. FAISON MATTHEW W. HEIM JOHN P. CARSON IV NICOLE E. FISCHER SHANNON E. HELBERG JOHN M. CASIANO JAMES M. GALLAGHER CAROL M. HICKEY JASON A. CLARKE JAMES E. GANNON ANDREW J. HIERSTETTER JASON T. COOK CEDRIC D. GASKIN, JR. KEITH D. HOCKMAN JESSE T. CURRY ERIN M. GILLIAM ZACHARY B. HOHN ADAM J. CZEKANSKI ANH H. HA RICHARD C. HYDE RICHARD J. DAVIS MICHAEL D. HAGERTY, JR. KIRK A. INGOLD WILLIAM L. DAVIS MICHAEL F. HAMMOND JOHN M. IVES DAMON A. DELAROSA JOSEPH M. HERMAN BRIAN P. JACOBSON MATTHEW B. DENNIS CRYSTAL M. HILLS CRAIG S. JAYSON HANNON A. DIDIER NED C. HOLT JAMES R. JOHNSON ETHAN J. DIVEN DANIEL L. HORN BRIAN M. JORGENSON DWIGHT D. DOMENGEAUX, JR. RYAN A. HOWELL BRIAN M. KADET SEAN P. DONNELLY YU K. HU CHARLES J. KARELS PATRICK A. DOUGLAS ANTHONY E. HUGHLEY MINDY A. KIMBALL BRIAN M. DUCOTE ROBIN D. HUSTED RICHARD A. KIPHUTH SAMUEL G. EDWARDS FRANK E. JEFFERSON, JR. DIANE E. KLEIN JAMES M. EGAN BENJAMIN G. JOHNSON MATTHEW D. KOEHLER SCOTT J. EMMEL ERIK C. JOHNSON ERIK E. KOENIG JOHNNY A. EVANS, JR. LEE M. JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER M. KORPELA CHAD A. FROEHLICH JEFFERY W. JURAND MICHAEL T. KOSUDA JON R. GARDNER SHAWN L. KADLEC KANAME K. KUNIYUKI II JOSEPH R. GEARY ROBERT L. KELLAM KARLTON L. LANE JOHN J. GEIS III BRIAN J. KETZ MARK J. LAVIN II BRIAN J. GERBER DAVID P. KEY ALEX M. LEONOVICH WADE A. GERMANN GREGORY W. LEIPHART THEODORE T. LIEBREICH DANIEL C. GIBSON ANDREW S. LUNOFF MICHAEL I. MAHARAJ JOHN B. GILLIAM MICHAEL R. MAI CHRISTOPHER E. MARKS MICHAEL GOMEZ TIMOTHY E. MATTHEWS CHRISTOPHER S. MARTIN MATTHEW J. GOMLAK CRAIG M. MCILWAIN CHRISTOPHER M. MARTINEZ MATTHEW F. GOODING JAMES W. MCKENNA RAYMOND M. MATTOX STEVEN E. GVENTER BRETT M. MEDLIN MICHAEL E. MCCARTHY JEREMY T. GWINN JOHN G. MISENHEIMER, JR. DAVIS K. MCELWAIN JEFFREY D. HALL MARK S. MORGAN KEITH D. MCMANUS BRIAN P. HALLBERG JARED P. NOVAK ZACHARY F. MILLER BRYAN M. HARRIS ROBERT L. PETROSKY, JR. MATTHEW J. MOAKLER JONATHAN L. HARVEY KEVIN M. POLOSKY DANIEL R. MORRIS MARCUS C. HAY GRETA A. RAILSBACK IAN H. MURRAY RALPH D. HEATON JOE A. RATLIFF RICHARD J. NOWINSKI MICHAEL D. HELTON TONI M. RIEKE MARTIN L. ODONNELL BRIAN T. HOFFMAN PERNELL A. ROBINSON CHRISTOPHER J. ORTIONA KYLE M. HOGAN RIZALDO D. L. SALVADOR DAVID E. OWENS ROBERT J. HOLCOMBE GINA D. SANNICOLAS BYRON C. PATERAS RONALD J. HUGHES JOHN L. SCHIMMING KRISTY K. PERRY RICHARD J. IKENA, JR. MICHAEL G. SCHOONOVER ROBERT E. PETTY V SEDRICK L. JACKSON JUSTIN R. SHELL ROBERT W. PHILLIPS TRAVIS A. JACOBS SHAWANTA D. SMART GREGORY D. PIPES ERIC JACOBSON ADAM D. SMITH BRANDON A. PRESSLEY JEREMY W. JAMES LANCE M. SNEED WAYNE E. PRINCE ANDREW Q. JORDAN MICHAEL P. SOLOVEY MATTHEW R. PROVOST CHRISTOPHER E. JUDGE JENNY T. STACY PABLO A. RAGGIO STEPHEN M. KAPLACHINSKI NATASHA J. STANLEY MANUEL F. RAMIREZ DEREK R. KELLER TONEY R. STEPHENSON JOHN M. REEDER ZACHARY D. KERNS JEREMY L. STLAURENT KLAUDIUS K. ROBINSON JAMES A. KIEVIT TIMOTHY SUGARS JOSEPH A. ROMAN CHRISTOPHER J. KIRK JASON F. TATE JAMES M. ROSS ANDREW J. KISER STACY M. TOMIC KENNETH J. RUTKA, JR. DAMON M. KNARR KECIA M. TROY TONI K. SABO ADAM J. LACKEY SANTEE B. VASQUEZ CADE M. SAIE PHILLIP H. LAMB LISA A. VILLARREALRENNARD ADAM A. SANNUTTI JEFFREY J. LESPERANCE JEFFREY E. WAGSTAFF DARCY L. L. SCHNACK CHRISTOPHER M. LEUNG RALPH L. WARE MICHAEL S. SCIOLETTI RYAN P. LEVESQUE MICHAEL J. WILLIAMS COREY N. SHEA ADAM J. LEWIS MICHELLE M. WILLIAMS BRYAN P. SHRANK ALEXANDER C. LOVASZ ANTHONY L. WILSON JAMES A. SINK ADAM L. LOWMASTER JULIA A. WILSON DONALD E. SMITH II SHARON R. LYGHT

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:55 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 9801 E:\CR\FM\A05JN6.005 S05JNPT1 S3270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 5, 2019 TIMOTHY M. MAHONEY MICHAEL A. STONE CONFIRMATIONS MICHAEL J. MANNION JONATHAN S. STOVER CHRISTOPHER M. MARQUEZ NATHAN S. SURREY Executive nominations confirmed by ELIZABETH A. MARTIN DANIEL L. SWANSON JARRET D. MATHEWS KELVIN P. SWINT the Senate June 5, 2019: ROBERT W. MATTHEWS STEPHEN C. TAYLOR BRIAN E. MCCARTHY COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION DOUGLAS M. THOMAS SEAN P. MCGEE HEATH P. TARBERT, OF MARYLAND, TO BE CHAIRMAN THURMAN C. MCKENZIE JASON C. TOWNSEND OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. SCOTT W. MCLELLAN MATTHEW P. TUCKER HEATH P. TARBERT, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A COMMIS- ROBERT B. MCNELLIS RICHARD P. TUCKER SIONER OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMIS- JON W. MEREDITH DARYL S. VONHAGEL SION FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 13, 2024. KEYES M. METCALF KARIN L. WATSON CARY J. METZ MARCUS S. WELCH DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JACOB W. MILLER JASON L. WEST JAMES M. MITCHELL SETH A. WHEELER SUSAN COMBS, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- PATRICK C. MOFFETT MICHAEL T. WHITNEY RETARY OF THE INTERIOR. PETER J. MOON KIRK J. WHITTENBERGER JOHN D. MORIS DEPARTMENT OF STATE ROBERT J. WISHAM MICHAEL G. MOUROUZIS TIMOTHY L. WOODRUFF DAVID SCHENKER, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE AN ASSIST- CARLOS E. MOYA ANT SECRETARY OF STATE (NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS). JEFFREY M. MUNN MARCUS W. WRIGHT THOMAS D. MURPHY, JR. MATTHEW T. ZIGLAR IN THE MARINE CORPS JENNIFER A. MYKINS D002263 BRIAN J. NEWILL D005922 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID A. NORRIS D006292 AS COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS AND APPOINT- LANCE A. OBRYAN D010375 MENT IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE CHRISTOPHER W. OGWIN D011554 GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF DAVID J. PAINTER D014888 IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 601 AND 8043: FREDRICK B. PARKER D014896 MARC E. PELINI To be general SCOTT A. PENCE IN THE NAVY ESTHER S. PINCHASIN LT. GEN. DAVID H. BERGER DANIEL P. RAYCA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GINA M. RICHARDSMCCLOSKEY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY f ALEXIS RIVERAESPADA RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JASON H. ROSENSTRAUCH WITHDRAWAL MATTHEW L. ROWLAND To be captain JOSHUA R. RUISANCHEZ Executive Message transmitted by KAREN L. RUTKA MARTIN E. ROBERTS JOHN W. SANDOR the President to the Senate on June 5, VICTOR R. SATTERLUND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRIAN P. SCHOELLHORN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY 2019 withdrawing from further Senate GERALD P. SCHUCK RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: consideration the following nomina- JONATHAN K. SHAFFNER KEVIN R. SHARP To be captain tion: MICHAEL J. SHOUSE AMY KARPEL, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE A MEMBER OF KENT G. SOLHEIM TODD W. GEYER THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMIS- ANDREW C. STEADMAN ERIC C. MCAFEE SION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING MICHAEL P. STEWART ANTHONY J. SMOLA JUNE 16, 2020, VICE F. SCOTT KIEFF, RESIGNED, WHICH TED L. STOKES, JR. WAS SENT TO THE SENATE ON JANUARY 16, 2019.

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