E1222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2021 PERSONAL EXPLANATION lives and begged our federal government to families received any relief from the federal provide the necessary PPE. I called on Presi- government. It’s beyond infuriating that the HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS dent Trump to activate the Defense Production Senate Republicans kept any relief at bay— OF FLORIDA Act, and the FEMA Administrator to help and even though House Democrats passed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prioritize critical resources to our local hos- COVID–19 relief packages in May and Octo- Sunday, January 3, 2021 pitals and nursing homes. And I secured, de- ber, both of which would have been more livered. and facilitated PPE donations to union meaningful and impactful. But with cases and Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, due to a workers and other non-health care workers. deaths surging, millions unemployed, families preexisting family obligation, I was unable to I met with small business owners. especially on the cusp of eviction, and an untold number participate in the votes scheduled for Monday, those in predominantly Asian American neigh- of families struggling to put food on the table, December 28, 2020. Had I been present, I borhoods, who had been severely impacted by I had to vote for this package. would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 252, xenophobia—even before the first known As we look to the 117th Congress, we must and YEA on Roll Call No. 253. COVID–19 cases in New York. I also heard pass a stronger relief bill—one that truly re- f from constituents who are essential workers, flects our values and acknowledges the un- many of whom come from our immigrant com- PERSONAL EXPLANATION precedented hardships that millions of Ameri- munities—the janitors, grocers, and transit cans are facing. We cannot let those who workers. Even as the pandemic ravaged our have passed—to have died in vain. The only HON. MICHAEL WALTZ city, I was heartened by the strength and per- way we will rise above this crisis is to meet it OF FLORIDA severance of these constituents who showed head on with a comprehensive package that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES up—and continue to show up—every single puts American families and workers first. Sunday, January 3, 2021 day to keep New York City safe and running. Madam Speaker, at the start of the 116th Mr. WALTZ. Madam Speaker, I was sick in Madam Speaker, no matter what, I never Congress, I joined the Homeland Security November and missed the following roll call lost sight of my sworn duty to uphold and de- Subcommittee on the House Appropriations votes. Had I been present, I would have voted fend the Constitution, and to fight for my con- Committee. It has been my honor to serve on YEA on Roll Call No. 219; YEA on Roll Call stituents. this subcommittee, as well as the Commerce, During the 116th Congress, I was proud to No. 220; YEA on Roll Call No. 221; YEA on Justice. and Science, and State, Foreign Op- help pass a number of robust legislation on Roll Call No. 222; NAY on Roll Call No. 223; erations Subcommittees—on behalf of my behalf of my constituents and the American NAY on Roll Call No. 224; NAY on Roll Call congressional district and State of New York. people. From lowering health care costs and No. 225; YEA on Roll Call No. 226; and NAY During the 116th Congress, my good friend prescription drug prices to ensuring women re- on Roll Call No. 227. Representative NITA LOWEY made ‘herstory’ as ceive equal pay for equal work; from curbing f she took up the gavel and became the first fe- the gun violence epidemic by strengthening male chair of the House Appropriations Com- REFLECTIONS ON THE 116TH background checks for gun sales to providing mittee. I will greatly miss Chairwoman LOWEY, CONGRESS a pathway to citizenship for those who have as well as my esteemed colleague and chair only known this country, such as the Dream- of our Commerce, Justice, and Science Sub- HON. GRACE MENG ers or TPS and DED holders—I am proud to committee. Chairman SERRANO. I wish them OF NEW YORK have helped pass life-saving and life-enhanc- both strength and blessings in their retirement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing bills. Unfortunately, too many of these bills at the end of this 116th Congress. languished in the Senate; because of Senate Sunday, January 3, 2021 I am proud that our committee passed all 12 Majority Leader MCCONNELL’s and Senate Re- of the spending bills for the Fiscal Years 2020 Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to publican’s shameful inaction and disregard, and 2021. Spending bill packages for each fis- speak about the 116th Congress, which was these bills never saw the light of day. cal year amounted to $1.4 trillion—totaling This year has been especially challenging as historic as it was harrowing. These last two $2.8 trillion during this 116th Congress. as people all over my district and across the years stretched and struck us at our core. At Among the many provisions I was proud to country face the excruciating pain, loss, and the same time, they inspired us like nothing have helped secure, I am especially pleased fear over the health and economic fallout of before. No matter what, every single day, I the two spending packages included $50 mil- COVID–19. Furthermore, be it economic, edu- was proud and grateful for the chance to rep- lion for federal research at the CDC and NIH cational, or health, this pandemic has exposed resent the families of New York’s Sixth Con- into our nation’s gun violence epidemic—the and exacerbated existing disparities, wherein gressional District. first time in over 20 years such funding was Against the backdrop of the most diverse communities of color are the hardest hit. allowed. I am also glad the recent Fiscal Year Congress ever, and with a record number of For Asian Americans, however, they are 2021 spending bill includes $114 billion for elected women, the 116th Congress com- fighting an additional battle—one against xen- SNAP; $6 billion for WIC; a new $5 million to menced in midst of the longest shutdown in ophobia. Since the beginning of the pandemic, develop databases to track excessive use of the history of our country. The humanitarian Asian Americans in my district and across the force and officer misconduct; $9.24 billion to crisis at the border crushed our souls. The nation endured demeaning and dangerous ensure clean air and water, and hold polluters House of Representatives impeached Presi- acts of hate and bigotry. That is why I intro- accountable; $3.8 billion for opioid prevention dent Trump for abuse of power and obstruc- duced H. Res. 908—a resolution condemning and treatment; $5.9 billion for the Child Care tion of justice. The dehumanizing death of all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to and Development Block Grant; $952 million for George Floyd absolutely shocked our nation. COVID–19. The resolution garnered 157 co- Senior Nutrition programs; $789 million for mi- But millions of people—from all walks of life— sponsors and was endorsed by over 500 orga- nority serving institutions; $90 billion for VA came together to protest the ongoing systemic nizations from across the country. The Senate medical care, including suicide prevention and racial injustice and police brutality. companion of my resolution was introduced by outreach, homelessness, and gender-specific And of course, the COVID–19 pandemic now-Vice President-elect KAMALA HARRIS, and care; and $3.5 billion for Community Develop- has upended every facet of our lives. As of Senators DUCKWORTH and HIRONO. I am grate- ment Block Grants, which the President pro- today, there are over 20 million cases in the ful this legislation passed the House of Rep- posed eliminating. U.S., and over 350,000 Americans who have resentatives, and thankful to my colleagues died from COVID–19. Earlier in 2020, when who bravely voted for this legislation. Passage I would also like to take this opportunity to New York was at the epicenter of the COVID– of this resolution sends a clear signal to the include in the RECORD the following work that 19 crisis, my congressional district was the American people that we reject racism, xeno- became law this Congress on behalf of the nexus of that epicenter. In fact, my district was phobia, and violence. It also honors the more people of the Sixth Congressional District of the harbinger of what the rest of our nation is than 2 million Asian Americans who are fight- New York: fighting right now. Elmhurst Hospital, which is ing on the frontlines of this pandemic. H.R. 4567, the ‘‘FAFSA Translation Act’’, in my district, was hit particularly hard with a With regards to COVID–19, I am grateful to which requires the Department of Education to translate FAFSA into no few than 11 for- surge of patients. It was operating with limited have helped deliver three critical and life-sav- eign languages, and to make these translated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ing corona virus relief packages this year. forms available in paper and electronic for- ventilators. Shamefully, because of Senate Republicans, mats, which appears on Page 2779 in Sec. 483 I heard from frontline health care workers, the third and most recent relief package of Title VII, Division FF of the ‘‘Consoli- and cried with them, as they feared for their passed nearly nine months since American dated Appropriations Act, 2021’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:14 Jan 04, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.005 E03JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS January 3, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1223 Sec. 2(a)(2) of H.R. 1922, ‘‘Restoring Access sion of Viral Hepatitis in the combined fed- strual hygiene products safer by ensuring to Medication Act’’, which permits the pur- eral spending packages for Fiscal Years 2020 that women know what they are putting in chase of menstrual hygiene products using and 2021. their bodies. health flexible spending accounts, as Sec. $2 million for first-time grants for ‘‘Family ‘‘Title IX’’, which appears on Page 286 of 3702 of Public Law 116–136, the ‘‘Coronavirus Friendly Visitation Spaces in Correctional House Report 116–450 (accompanying the Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’’—or Facilities’’, which appears on Page 178 of ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021’’). the ‘‘CARES Act’’. This provision stems Title II, Division B of the ‘‘Consolidated Ap- Related to my bill, the ‘‘Supporting Sur- from my comprehensive menstrual equity propriations Act, 2021’’. States and localities vivors of Sexual Harassment in Schools Act legislation H.R. 1882, the ‘‘Menstrual Equity may use this grant funding to provide child- of 2020’’ (H.R. 8193), this provision directs the for All Act’’. friendly visitation spaces. The aim of this Department of Education’s Office for Civil H.R. 6040, the ‘‘Small Business Relief From funding is to preserve positive family con- Rights to report on the status of Title IX co- Communicable Disease Induced Economic nections in order to reduce recidivism and ordinators, prevalence of rape in schools, and Hardship Act of 2020’’ (introduced with Rep- intergenerational criminal justice system in- to submit recommendations to prevent, resentatives Vela´ zquez and CHU), which ap- volvement, plus to promote healthy child de- mitigate, and address sexual harassment, as- pears as Title II of the ‘‘Families First velopment. sault, and rape in schools. Coronavirus Response Act’’ (Public Law 116– ‘‘Religious freedom in prisons’’—directing ‘‘Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial 116–127). Included in the first COVID–19 relief DOJ to ensure the Constitutional religious Literacy’’, which appears on Page 258 of package, this measure allowed the Small rights and needs of incarcerated individuals House Report 116–450 (accompanying the Business Act Administration (SBA) to pro- by: accommodating prayer services, devo- ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021’’). vide an estimated $7 billion in loans to help tional items, religious holiday observances, Related to my bill, the ‘‘21st Century Youth small businesses impacted by financial losses and dietary restrictions; training of Bureau Entrepreneurship Act’’ (H.R. 5253), this pro- as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. of Prisons (BOP) employees; and conducting vision directs the Department of Education Sec. 316 of the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria- compliance reviews of no fewer than 25 BOP to support entrepreneurship and financial tions Act, 2021’’, which makes housing co- facilities every three years, which appears on literacy programs for students. operatives eligible for forgivable loans under Page 84 of House Report 116–455 (accom- ‘‘Food Additives’’, which appears on Page the Paycheck Protection Program, which ap- panying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations 86 of House Report 116–446 (accompanying pears on Page 171 of Title III, Division N. Act, 2021’’). the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, Sec. 2877 of Public Law 116–92, the ‘‘Na- $3.5 million for first-time grants for ‘‘Fam- 2021’’). Related to my bill, the ‘‘Get Addi- tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ily-Based Alternative Sentencing Pilot Pro- tives Out Act’’ (H.R. 2269), this provision re- Year 2020’’, which requires the Defense De- grams’’, which appears on Page 178 of Title partment to submit a report on the number quires a report to Congress on the effects of II, Division B of the ‘‘Consolidated Appro- direct and indirect food additives to deter- of military installations that may have lead priations Act, 2021’’. These programs will service lines; what steps DOD has taken to mine if they pose physical and behavioral allow parents to remain with their depend- health risks to children. replace such lines; and whether DOD has es- ent children while receiving wraparound tablished an awareness campaign to inform Commissioned a first-time study by the Of- services, rather than being incarcerated. fice on Women’s Health to report on afford- military service members and their families ‘‘Menstrual hygiene products’’ which ap- of these service lines (via amendment no. 12 ability and accessibility of menstrual hy- pears on Page 62 of House Report 116–101 (ac- giene products by race, socioeconomic sta- to H.R. 2500). companying Public Law 116–93, the ‘‘Consoli- Sec. 1596 of the ‘‘William M. (Mac) Thorn- tus, age, and within institutions, including dated Appropriations Act, 2020,’’ Division B). berry National Defense Authorization Act public schools, colleges, and universities, Related to my bill, the ‘‘Menstrual Equity for Fiscal Year 2021’’, which permanently au- which appears on House Reports 116–62 and for All Act’’ (H.R. 1882), this provision en- thorizes the National Guard Suicide Preven- 116–450. Related to my bill, the ‘‘Menstrual sures prisoners are provided menstrual hy- tion program (via amendment no. 202 to H.R. Equity for All Act’’ (H.R. 1882), this provi- giene products at no cost and at a quantity 6395). This program includes suicide preven- sion seeks to address the underlying issues of the prisoner deems sufficient, directs the Di- tion and resilience programming for member period poverty. of the National Guard and Reserves and their rector of BOP to provide a guidance on the ‘‘Gender-Based Violence’’, which directs families. I have worked to extend this pro- distribution and accessibility of these prod- the State Department and USAID to assess gram over the last several years. ucts to all prisoners in BOP custody, and en- the implementation and delivery of humani- Sec. 557 of the ‘‘William M. (Mac) Thorn- sures no visitor is prohibited from visiting tarian assistance to prevent, mitigate, and berry National Defense Authorization Act an incarcerated Individuals due to the visi- address sexual and gender-based violence in for Fiscal Year 2021’’, which adds an assess- tor’s usage of menstrual hygiene products. humanitarian crises. Related to my bill, the ment of barriers to English language learn- ‘‘Mail Fishing’’, which appears on Page 106 ‘‘Safe from the Start Act’’ (H.R. 4092), this ers into evaluation of barriers to minority of House Report 116–456 (accompanying the provision appears on Page 89 of Title VII, Di- participation in the Armed Forces (via ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021)’’. vision K of the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations amendment no. 200 to H.R. 6395). Related to my bill, the ‘‘Keep Mail Safe Act’’ Act, 2021’’. 7.56 billion in new discretionary funding (H.R. 3579), this provision ensures oversight Urged the support for reunification of Ko- for the U.S. Census Bureau in order to fully of USPS’s efforts to retrofit mail collection rean Americans and their families in North fund a fair and accurate 2020 Decennial Cen- boxes. Korea, which appears on House Reports 116– sus. which appeared in H.R. 1158, ‘‘Consoli- ‘‘Safe transportation of waste and debris’’, 444 and 116–78. This provision is related to dated Appropriations Act. 2020’’, Division B. which appears on Page 53 of House Report my bill, the ‘‘Divided Families Reunification Public Law 116–93. This is S3.7 billion above 116–106 (accompanying Public Law 116–94, the Act’’ (H.R. 1771). what was provided in Fiscal Year 2019. ‘‘Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, ‘‘Hygiene Products’’, which appears on $270 million for the Nonprofit Security 2020’’). Related to my bill, the ‘‘Train Cov- Page 28 of House Report 116–447 (accom- Grant Program. the federal initiative that erings for Community Safety Act’’, this pro- panying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations provides houses of worship and nonprofit en- vision calls on FRA to ensure the safe trans- Act, 2021’’). Related to my bill, the ‘‘Men- tities with funding to protect their prop- portation of waste and debris by rail. strual Hygiene Products in Federal Buildings erties against threats and attacks, in com- Provision regarding recall reform, which Act’’ (H.R. 2403), this provision directs the bined federal spending packages for Fiscal appears on Page 56 of House Report 116–456 Committee on House Administration to re- Years 2020 and 2021, including a record break- (accompanying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria- port on the feasibility of making menstrual ing $180 million for FY21 funding. tions Act, 2021’’). Related to my bill the products available at no cost in House office $271 million for the Small Business Devel- ‘‘Total Recall Act’’ (H.R. 5097), this provision buildings. opment Centers, a federal initiative that addresses low participation rates for prod- Directed the Department of Education to helps small businesses grow and thrive, in ucts recalled by the Consumer Product Safe- report on higher education institutional sup- combined federal spending packages for Fis- ty Commission. port and outreach for students who are par- ‘‘Women Entrepreneurs and Women-owned cal Years 2020 and 2021. In fact, in May 2019, ents, which appears on Page 273 of House Re- Businesses’’, which appears on Page 100 of I helped launched the SBDC at Queens Col- port 116–450 (accompanying the ‘‘Consoli- House Report 116–456 (accompanying the lege after securing funding to establish the dated Appropriations Act, 2021’’). ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act. 2021’’). Center. ‘‘Gender-Neutral Facilities’’, which ap- Related to my bill the ‘‘Interagency Com- 45.5 million for Women’s Business Centers pears on Page 28 of House Report 116–447 (ac- mittee on Women’s Business Enterprise Act’’ in the combined federal spending packages companying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria- (H.R. 4569), this provision calls on the SBA to for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021. tions Act, 2021’’). This provision directs the increase outreach and direct support to $192 million for YouthBuild—a community- Architect of the Capitol to incorporate gen- women entrepreneurs. based pre-apprenticeship program that pro- der-neutral bathrooms in future construc- ‘‘Menstrual Product Labeling’’, which ap- vides job training and educational opportu- tion and remodeling projects for House office pears on Page 89 of House Report 116–446 (ac- nities for at-risk youth—in the combined buildings—thus ensuring that the People’s companying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria- federal spending packages for Fiscal Years House is indeed, for all people. 2020 and 2021. tions Act, 2021’’). Related to my bill, the As Co-Chair of the Congressional Hepatitis ‘‘Menstrual Products Right To Know Act’’ Furthermore, as the only Asian American Caucus, I secured $78.5 million for the Divi- (H.R. 2268), this provision aims to make men- Appropriator in Congress. I

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:14 Jan 04, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.008 E03JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E1224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2021 was also re-elected as the Appropriations during the 116th Congress, and will continue Sec. 1101 of the ‘‘Violence Against Women Task Force Chair of the Congressional Asian to fight to secure passage of these measures Reauthorization Act of 2019’’, to ensure that Pacific American Caucus, where I fight to en- into law in the 117th Congress: cultural competency training is included in trauma screening trainings provided to cor- sure our federal dollars prioritize the health, H.R. 615, the ‘‘Refugee Sanitation Facility rectional officers, and each BOP employee, livelihood, food security, housing needs, edu- Safety Act of 2019’’, which would keep including instructors and health care profes- cation, and civil liberties of Asian Americans women and girls safe in refugee camps. sionals (via H.Amdt. 135 or amendment no. 19 and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). For the most re- H.R. 1771, the ‘‘Divided Families Reunifica- to H.R. 1585). tion Act’’, seeks to reunite Korean Ameri- cent Fiscal Year 2021 federal spending. I led Sec. 2 of the ‘‘Climate Action Now Act’’, to cans with their family in North Korea. and coordinated Caucus appropriations re- H.R. 3949, the Safe Drinking Water in Play- recognize the fundamental priority of safe- quests that resulted in securing nearly $160 grounds and Parks Act, which would create a guarding food security and ending hunger, billion in federal funding for AAPI community new $5 million grant program to replace and the particular vulnerabilities of food priorities. water fountains at public playgrounds and production systems to the adverse impacts of climate change (via H.Amdt. 181 or amend- $124 million for racial and ethnic ap- parks, as Sec. 33106 of the ‘‘Moving Forward ment no. 14 to H.R. 9). proaches to community health. for the com- Act’’, (via amendment no. 47 to H.R. 2). bined spending packages for Fiscal Years Sec. 6011 of the ‘‘Moving Forward Act’’, Sec. 6 of the ‘‘United States Export Fi- 2020 and 2021. which would require covers on all rail cars to nance Agency Act of 2019’’, to include Asian $532 million for Community Development protect communities near rails from debris American- and Native American Pacific Is- Financial Institutions Fund in the combined and odors. This section stems from my bill lander-serving Institutions in recruitment spending packages for Fiscal Years 2020 and the Train Coverings for Community Safety efforts to diversify the United States Export 2021. Act (submitted via amendment no. 198 to Finance Agency workforce (via H.Amdt. 674 $90 million for the Minority Business De- H.R. 2). or amendment no. 10 to H.R. 4863). velopment Administration in combined fed- Sec.40011 of the ‘‘Moving Forward Act’’, Sec. 6 of the ‘‘United States Export Fi- eral spending packages for Fiscal Years 2020 which would ensure safe public transpor- nance Agency Act of 2019’’, which would in- and 2021 to support minority businesses tation for pregnant women (via amendment clude paid internships in recruitment efforts around the country. no. 42 to H.R. 2). (via H.Amdt. 675 or amendment no. 11 to H.R. Over $9.5 million for AANAPISIs in the Sec., 3005 of H.R. 2. the ‘‘Moving Forward 4863). combined federal spending packages for Fis- Act’’, which would require the race and eth- Sec. 6 of the ‘‘United States Export Fi- cal Years 2020 and 2021. nicity of officers who stop motor vehicles on nance Agency Act of 2019’’, to include com- $1.2 million for the Asian Pacific American highways, as well as the race/ethnicity of the munity colleges in recruitment efforts to di- Center at the Smithsonian in the combined driver (via amendment no. 45 to H.R. 2). versify the United States Export Finance federal spending packages for Fiscal Years Sec. 60022 of the ‘‘Moving Forward Act’’, Agency (via H.Amdt. 676 or amendment no. 2020 and 2021. which would require a GAO study of housing 12 to H.R. 4863). ‘‘Incarcerated AAPI Data’’, which appears needs of populations at higher risk of home- Sec. 6 of the ‘‘United States Export Fi- on Page 95 of House Report 116–455 (accom- lessness, and recommend policy and practice nance Agency Act of 2019’’, to amend 12 USC panying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations changes by federal agencies to ensure hous- 635a(d) to add 2 additional advisory com- Act, 2021’’). This provision directs the Bu- ing infrastructure needs of those populations mittee members—one who represent higher reau of Justice Statistics to collect and re- are better met (via Jayapal, Meng amend- education of 4-year institutions and one who port data on incarcerated AAPIs. ment no. 129 to H.R. 2). represent community colleges (via H.Amdt. Directed the SBA to increase outreach and Sec. 2601 of the ‘‘Moving Forward Act’’, 677 or amendment no. 13 to H.R. 4863). direct support to small businesses in under- which would require as part of the National Sec. 572 of the House-passed ‘‘National De- served communities, including the Asian Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center American community, and to increase en- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year training methods that would cater to the 2020’’, which would permit any member of gagement with minority serving institutions needs of diverse participants (via amend- in its programming and grant making, per the armed services who gives birth to be ex- ment no. 43 to H.R. 2). empt from deployment for 12 months after House Report 116–456 (accompanying the Sec. 1801 of H.R. 1, the ‘‘For the People Act ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021’’). such birth unless they request deployment. of 2019,’’ which would require that poll work- Currently, only members who give birth Directed the Department of Education to ers receive training that would enable them collect and report disaggregated AAPI data while on active duty are coverage lines (via to provide access and delivery of services in amendment no. 13 to H.R. 2500). of student bullying per House Report 116–450 a culturally competent manner to all voters, (accompanying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria- Sec. 1245 of the House-passed ‘‘William M. including those with limited English pro- (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author- tions Act, 2021’’). Improving data in this area ficiency, diverse cultural ethnic back- will help combat increased rates of bullying ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021’’, which grounds, disabilities, and regardless of gen- would add into the sense of Congress on bur- of AAPI students, particularly light of der, sexual orientation, or gender identity. COVID–19-related increase in anti-Asian sen- den sharing by partners and allies a provi- These methods must ensure that each voter sion to engage South Korea and Japan in fair timent. will have access to poll worker services that Supported the collaboration of the Na- and equitable negotiations regarding their are delivered in a manner that meets the tional Museum of American History, Smith- respective special measures agreements (via unique needs of the voter (via amendment sonian Asian Pacific American Center, and amendment no. 198 to H.R. 6395). no. 42 to H.R. 1). the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Edu- Sec. 724 of the House-passed ‘‘William M. Sec. 114 and Sec. 112 of the ‘‘National Ap- cation Project, which appears on Page 139 of (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author- prenticeship Act of 2020’’, to include user- House Report 116–448 (accompanying the ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021’’, which friendly formats and languages that are eas- ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021’’). would require all materials prepared by the ily accessible in efforts to promote youth ap- DOD for the general public relating to As a member of the Commerce, Justice, prenticeships and greater diversity in na- COVID–19 be translated into other language and Science Subcommittee, I am proud to tional apprenticeship system; and, to include (via amendment no. 724). have led the charge in Congress against the FCC under the Ex Officio nonvoting President Trump’s unconstitutional attack members section of the National Advisory I am also grateful that the Committee on against our immigrant communities. I secured Committee on Apprenticeships (via amend- House Administration held a hearing on an amendment in the House-passed Fiscal ment no. 149 to H.R. 8294). Wednesday, February 5, 2020 entitled ‘‘Over- Sec. 1101 of the ‘‘Violence Against Women sight of the Smithsonian Institution: Opportuni- Year 2020 CJS Appropriations Bill to prohibit Reauthorization Act of 2019’’, to ensure that the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial parenting classes are made available to pris- ties for Growth by Honoring Latino Americans Census. Furthermore, my bill ‘‘No Funds for oners with limited English proficiency (via and Asian Pacific Americans’’, which included Apportionment Exclusion Act’’ (H.R. 7724) was H.Amdt. 133 or amendment no. 17 to H.R. my bill H.R. 4132—the ‘‘Commission to Study included as an amendment in the House- 1585). the Potential Creation of National Museum of passed Fiscal Year 2021 CJS spending pack- Sec. 1102 of the ‘‘Violence Against Women Asian Pacific American History and Culture age, in order to stop President Trump’s at- Reauthorization Act of 2019’’, to direct the Act’’. tempt to exclude undocumented immigrants Director of BOP to develop tools to commu- Madam Speaker, there is no greater honor nicate parenting program availability and from being counted in congressional appor- eligibility criteria to each BOP employee than serving the constituents of New York’s tionment. and each pregnant inmate to ensure that Sixth Congressional District. As we look to the Additionally, I am also proud to have se- each pregnant inmate understands the re- 117th Congress, I will continue to keep their cured passage of the following legislation sources available to them (via H.Amdt. 134 or safety, health, and well-being at the heart of through the U.S. House of Representatives amendment no. 18 to H.R. 1585). my work in Congress.

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