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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 No. 170 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Roberta and I are praying for Olivia leadership, and I thank his entire staff called to order by the Speaker pro tem- King’s children, her family, and her for their heroism. Special commenda- pore (Ms. WILD). friends at this difficult time. tion also goes to Collierville Fire Chief f As Collierville Alderman Maureen Buddy Billings and his men and women Fraser said: ‘‘Everybody needs to be for their swift action that prevented DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO more like Olivia King. She was very the additional loss of life. TEMPORE kind, very generous, very Christian, Further, I want to recognize all the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- and a rule-follower.’’ first responders, the doctors, the sur- fore the House the following commu- Our hearts go out to all the victims, geons, the nurses, and their staff for nication from the Speaker: their loved ones, and everyone in the delivering the necessary and imme- WASHINGTON, DC, entire community who has been im- diate care to these victims. September 29, 2021. pacted. Lastly, I would like to extend my I hereby appoint the Honorable SUSAN I want to quote Collierville Police sincere appreciation to Collierville WILD to act as Speaker pro tempore on this Chief Dale Lane, who said that Mayor Stan Joyner, Town Adminis- day. Collierville is ‘‘one of the most resil- trator James Lewellen, and Collierville . ient communities in America.’’ I be- Municipal School Board Chairman Speaker of the House of Representatives. lieve that this is an absolutely true Wright Cox for their continued and f statement. strong leadership. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE On that tragic day, we witnessed our Mayor Joyner issued a proclamation brave heroes—law enforcement offi- declaring tomorrow, September 30, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cers, Federal agents, firefighters, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., as a day of and ant to the order of the House of Janu- EMTs, doctors, nurses, and other local meditation for the town of Collierville ary 4, 2021, the Chair will now recog- officials—spring into action. Not a sin- and her victims. nize Members from lists submitted by gle person hesitated to act or tend to a The people of Collierville are strong the majority and minority leaders for person in need. and resilient. They will always remain morning-hour debate. Their training and selfless actions Collierville Strong. The Chair will alternate recognition helped save people’s lives that day. f between the parties, with time equally There is no doubt about it. I cannot allocated between the parties and each thank enough everyone for their in- PASS TRANSFORMATIONAL Member other than the majority and credible bravery and courage that day. CLIMATE LEGISLATION minority leaders and the minority The collaboration and cooperation The SPEAKER pro tempore. The limited to 5 minutes, but in no between all the law enforcement agen- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from event shall debate continue beyond cies and all the first responders was Washington (Ms. STRICKLAND) for 5 11:50 a.m. tremendous. These agencies included: minutes. f the Collierville Police Department; the Ms. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, Collierville Fire Department; the Americans nationwide have felt the RECOGNIZING HEROES AND Shelby County Sheriff’s Office; the impact of this year’s extreme weather, VICTIMS IN COLLIERVILLE Germantown Police Department; the from flooding to wildfires to record The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Germantown Fire Department; the heat. In Washington State, heat domes Chair recognizes the gentleman from Memphis Police Department; the Mem- in June and August of this year have Tennessee (Mr. KUSTOFF) for 5 minutes. phis Fire Department; the Bartlett caused hundreds to die of heat expo- Mr. KUSTOFF. Madam Speaker, last Fire Department; the Bartlett Police sure, roads and highways to buckle, week, our community in Collierville, Department; the Fayette County Sher- and shellfish to broil in their streams. Tennessee, experienced a horrific trag- iff’s Office; the DeSoto County, Mis- The iconic Mount Rainier, one of the edy. sissippi, Sheriff’s Office; the Tennessee snowiest places on Earth, was not im- On Thursday, September 23, last Highway Patrol; the FBI; and other mune to this. The unprecedented heat, week, a gunman opened fire at the Federal law enforcement agencies. nearly 40 degrees above the previous re- Kroger on Byhalia Road. Fifteen people They worked flawlessly together to ad- corded high, has had a devastating im- were shot, and one woman, Olivia King, dress and handle the situation in a pact on the mountain. This image a mother and grandmother, died as a timely and professional manner. shows Mount Rainier during most of result of her injuries in the hospital I also commend Collierville Police the summer, its sides bare, compared later that day. Chief Dale Lane’s strong and effective to its typical snow cover.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.000 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 For longtime residents of Wash- saw an opportunity. She wanted to and often too casually, but the indi- ington State, it is jarring to see Mount save money for college. vidual I am speaking about unquestion- Rainier without snow on its peak. In Again, as I said, she is an excellent ably defines the term and sets an ex- just 4 days this summer, 4 days in late student. She wants to be a veteri- ample we should all strive to achieve. June, the peak of the heat dome, the narian. Now, she knows that path is Elizabeth Jean Beck Vuna has served mountain lost 30 percent of its total not going to be easy, and it is going to as my district office casework manager snow cover. This is a visual demonstra- take a few dollars in the bank. She for 20 years. She has served the Con- tion that is real. knew that this business opportunity gress and the American people for over The lack of snow became more nota- would give her a wonderful chance. 33 years. Prior to serving my constitu- ble as the summer progressed, and this Here she is in front of Tashina’s Cof- ents, she worked for Congressman heat is an ecological issue and an eco- fee. She also wanted to make sure that Glenn Anderson and Congressman Ste- nomic issue. Washington State’s shell- her local community, her small town, phen Horn from Long Beach, Cali- fish industry is among the largest in had the same amenities that large fornia. , contributing $270 million towns do, and I think we can all agree It is worth noting that the bitter par- to the State economy and supporting that a powerful cup of coffee is a great tisan politics of today have never nearly 3,000 jobs. amenity. From firsthand experience, I touched Elizabeth’s commitment to The heat dome this summer dev- can tell you that her coffee really is ex- service. She has worked for Democrats astated shellfish farms that make up cellent. and Republicans without concern for the core of this industry. Shellfish She works so hard, Madam Speaker, political philosophy. It is that dedica- growers reported shellfish baking to long days, long weeks, to make this tion, that determination to help peo- death, literally, in shallow water and business a success. Tashina is pas- ple, and that diligence that truly on the beach. Taylor Shellfish, located sionate about instilling a sense of inde- makes her irreplaceable. in my district, reported losing over 2 pendence and hard work among other Elizabeth will be retiring on Sep- million clam seeds. young people on her reservation. tember 30. When she does, we will be As our planet warms and climate This woman is going places. I am losing one of the most effective and change takes hold, these extreme proud to say that she is my friend. compassionate caseworkers in the his- weather events are becoming more Her father sums it up well. He said, tory of the Congress. Yes, I know that common, costing lives and critically Tashina ‘‘is not a victim. She is an ad- sounds boastful, but it is quite simply damaging our environment and our vocate.’’ the truth. economy. Now, Tashina’s story is one of many Little did I know when I hired Eliza- Against this backdrop, our need to throughout Indian Country and the beth in 2002 what a profound impact pass transformational climate change State of South Dakota that don’t get she would have on the lives of so many legislation becomes even more stark the attention that they deserve. I of my constituents and on me. and more urgent. We must invest in think of so many Tribal leaders that I Elizabeth began her career in public electric vehicle . We have met with over the years who service because, when her brother re- must dramatically expand public tran- choose self-reliance: Leslie Crow, our turned home from the Vietnam war, he sit. We must build an energy grid using office’s inaugural Ben Reifel fellow. could find no assistance for his PTSD renewable sources of power. She is a teacher, a college instructor, a and Agent Orange-related illnesses. We have a once-in-a-generation op- small business woman. She decided it would be her mission to portunity to create tens of thousands I think of Lakota Vogel. She is the ensure that other would not of jobs and build a sustainable society executive director of the Four Bands face a similar fate and often focused for future generations. My district, my Community Fund, and she works with her efforts in helping veterans obtain State, and our planet depend on it. Tribal members to build economic op- the benefits they so richly deserved. f portunity on the Cheyenne River In- She also felt an affinity for immi- dian Reservation. grants since she and her husband INDEPENDENCE IN INDIAN I think of Myrna Thompson, sec- adopted five orphaned children from COUNTRY retary of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Tonga. That experience led her to be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The whose long-term service as secretary of come a local expert in international Chair recognizes the gentleman from that Tribe has been a consistent and adoption. South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) for 5 min- reliable source of leadership for her Her compassion for all immigrants utes. people. also led her to become a recognized ex- Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam Speaker, there are so many pert in the field, and she diligently ad- Madam Speaker, October 11 is, in others. It has been clear to me that Na- vocated for all immigrants to be af- South Dakota, Native American Day. tive American people across this coun- forded all the benefits legally available Now, when America turns its eyes to try are resilient. And those who choose to them. Indian reservations, so often—too hard work and independence over reli- The number of constituents Eliza- often—the focus is on poverty, despair, ance, they are so often successful, and beth has helped in a substantive man- dysfunction. But there are wonderful they are so often strong. ner are in the tens of thousands, and I stories from Indian Country as well, They provide us a great opportunity. am probably undercounting. stories of hope, opportunity, hard We can be more like them. We can be She has mentored other congres- work, success, entrepreneurship. more like Tashina and Lakota and Les- sional staff and given guidance and di- With that in mind, I want to talk to lie and Myrna. rection to everyone who was lucky you about Tashina Red Hawk. She is a This Native American Day, we should enough to ask her to do so. 17-year-old member of the Rosebud all take a moment to admire their hard Not a week goes by that I do not hear Tribe. She is an excellent stu- work and entrepreneurship, and we from some of my constituents about dent, and she is a rodeo queen. She is should follow their example. If there this miracle or feat that she accom- my friend, and let me tell you, Madam were more Tashina Red Hawks, we plished on their behalf, whether it is Speaker, she is impressive. would have a better Nation. large or small. Tashina graduated early from high f As her retirement became known, my school, and then, when the pandemic office received dozens of emails thank- hit and her college classes went online, PAYING TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH JEAN BECK VUNA ing her for her service and asking if she rather than do what so many teens did, couldn’t stay just a little longer. spending more time on social media or The SPEAKER pro tempore. The video games, she decided to become an Chair recognizes the gentleman from b 1015 entrepreneur. It is just an amazing (Mr. SCHIFF) for 5 minutes. She has assisted the many studios in story. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise my district as well as the Jet Propul- Her local coffee shop had remained today to pay tribute to a true public sion Laboratory and the California In- closed during the pandemic, so Tashina servant. We use that term frequently stitute of Technology, but perhaps

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Abortion is not prideful. It is not banks report to the IRS all trans- husband, Steve; sons, Jesse and Sean, a form of empowerment. Abortion is actions over $600, which is patently lu- who tragically prematurely passed robbing a human being of God’s most dicrous. I am prepared to offer an away; adopted Tongan children, Malia, precious gift: life. amendment on the final bill if either of Angela, Michelle, Joshua, and Jacob; While the left’s narrative grows only these two provisions, amongst others, and over a dozen grandchildren. more devious, the voices of those who are changed. She will be missed in our office and survived abortions, or whose parents This is the largest tax-and-spend bill by our constituents beyond measure, chose life, continue to be silenced. The in the history of the country. Only 1 and I cannot thank her enough for her stories of these men and women are in- percent has even been scored by the service. valuable, and they deserve to be heard Congressional Budget Office. It would I ask all Members to join me in by everyone. That is the truth of the result in a whopping $10,600 per Amer- thanking Elizabeth Jean Beck Vuna for matter. ican in new spending. We are spending her unwavering dedication to public Madam Speaker, Republicans fun- money we don’t have on things that we service and wish her good health and damentally understand that life begins don’t need, and I urge this Congress to prosperity in retirement. at conception and ends at natural join me in opposing this horrible legis- death. We believe that life is a precious f lation which will weaken our great Na- and sanctified gift that God has be- tion and reduce our freedom. PULLING BACK THE PRO-CHOICE stowed upon us. CURTAIN I am proud to stand alongside so A PATH TO HEALING AND RECONCILIATION Mr. MANN. Madam Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER pro tempore. The many constituents of ’s Fifth Congressional District, as well as today to discuss what I see as the path Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from to healing and reconciliation in our North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- my Republican colleagues in the peo- ple’s House, in fighting to protect life. country. utes. We have a promise from God about Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, the pro- The unborn deserve nothing less than unwavering advocates who stand for how to heal our Nation. It is very sim- abortion lobby cheered last week as them. I will always serve as a strong ple, and it is from II Chronicles. The House Democrats rushed through H.R. voice for the unborn, and I do not plan Lord says: ‘‘If my people who are called 3755, the abortion on demand until on stopping anytime soon. by my name shall humble themselves birth act. and pray and seek my face and turn f Throughout the course of the debate from their wicked ways, then will I last Friday, I listened as my colleagues RECKLESS AND SHORTSIGHTED hear from heaven, and will forgive across the aisle took to their bully pul- RECONCILIATION PACKAGE their sin, and will heal their land.’’ pit and sang the praises of the abortion The SPEAKER pro tempore. The It is almost as though God crafted industry in America. Chair recognizes the gentleman from this message for our present moment. I The talking points that afternoon (Mr. MANN) for 5 minutes. am proud to be part of the crew of peo- were so distorted from reality that it Mr. MANN. Madam Speaker, I rise to ple on this Earth who strive to live by was as if members of the abortion discuss this reckless and shortsighted God’s promises: those who follow lobby were the ones that wrote them. reconciliation package and what I be- Jesus. You can find us throughout Kan- Some Members claimed that passing lieve to be its worst effects on the sas and from Austin, Texas, to Ham- this bill was a duty that must be ful- American people. ilton, Montana, to Simmons, Ken- filled to restore the rights of women. The budget reconciliation process ex- tucky, to Thompson, . Others claimed it was a duty that ists to reduce the national deficit with In this country, so many people ad- upheld the oath they took to defend a majority vote, not to let the major- vance against one another in jealousy the Constitution. ity party jam partisan legislation and pride, they rush to judgment and Madam Speaker, no matter the jus- through this Congress. Since January, they rob each other of the dignity and tification that was given, the American Speaker PELOSI and House Democrats we owe our fellow citizens when people can see that this is yet another have not used reconciliation for its in- we should be carrying each other’s bur- elaborate smokescreen coming from tended purpose but rather to pass the dens. If we don’t stop this behavior, we the majority. $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on will incur the punishment it deserves: But what really shook me to my core party lines and now the $3.5 trillion enmity, discord, and separation. was how abortion was being normalized budget blueprint. Here, we see the op- I think of my daughter when I tuck in those moments. Women’s health was posite of the intended use for the rec- her in at night and my son when we go being used as a euphemism for abor- onciliation process and the opposite of fishing. I don’t want them to live in a tion, as if the health of the baby that the word ‘‘reconciliation’’ itself. This country that is playing the dangerous is destroyed is inconsequential, not to is division. game of division and hatred for the mention that half of the babies that Senator , chairman next 99 years, but a world of hope, are aborted are female. You cannot of the Senate Budget Committee, said peace, and love. If our country keeps claim that this issue is one of ‘‘wom- that under this budget, no middle-in- rejecting God, we will only make it en’s health’’ when that is the case. come family would pay more in taxes. harder for ourselves to accomplish this. The same sentiment applies to the That is not true. The reconciliation COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF DR. BARRY phrase ‘‘reproductive freedom’’ that bill includes damaging tax increases, FLINCHBAUGH was thrown around multiple times. Ex- falling largely on the shoulders of mid- Mr. MANN. Madam Speaker, I rise plain to me how the process of destroy- dle-income families, small business today to commemorate the life of a ing an innocent baby resembles free- owners, and family farms. This bill truly great Kansan, Dr. Barry dom for the baby. It is outrageous to would be the largest tax-and-spend Flinchbaugh, who died last year at the link abortion and the concept of free- measure in America’s history and age of 78. dom together. would increase the national debt to $45 Dr. Flinchbaugh taught my ag policy These are the kinds of deliberate spin trillion by 2031. In addition to the dev- class at Kansas State University, tactics that attempt to hide the hor- astating spending and tax hikes, it which is the best class I took at col- rors of abortion from the American would allow the Federal Government lege. He had a larger-than-life de- people. No set of elaborate talking to intervene even more in our daily meanor; was committed to production points from pro-abortion advocates can lives and kill countless jobs. agriculture; was involved, at some

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But he wasn’t fight this tragic occurrence. From en- foot in the Oval Office. Month after interested in notoriety. He was pas- gaging in open conversations about month after month, we hear about Bor- sionate about his family, his field of mental health to checking on our der Patrol agents encountering hun- study, and his students, who were his neighbor, there are steps we can all dreds of thousands of migrants at- legacy and his pride and joy. I was one take to help those in crisis. tempting to illegally enter our coun- of the 5,000 students Dr. Flinchbaugh September may be Suicide Preven- try. President Biden put Vice President taught over the span of 49 years, and I tion Month, but community engage- HARRIS in charge of fixing our southern can picture him now, cigar in hand, ment and prevention efforts should be border, but whatever she is doing to holding court in his classroom or in his maintained year-round. ‘‘address the root cause of migration’’ office, surrounded by transfixed young I encourage everyone to educate obviously isn’t working. people, many of whom would later go themselves on the warning signs of sui- Last week, the press on to become leaders in the very field cide, as it could save a life. secretary whined about Republicans they learned from him. REMEMBERING DON AND MARGIE VARNADOE giving floor speeches about the crisis I would like to close with one of his Mr. CARTER of . Madam at the border. I say to the press sec- quotes that I think we all need to hear, Speaker, I rise today with a heavy retary: We wouldn’t need to be down especially in this deliberative body at heart to remember and honor Don and here raising Hades if your boss would the present time. He said: ‘‘There are Margie Varnadoe of Glynn County, quit being so soft, start doing his job, two ways to make public decisions: Georgia, who tragically passed away on and enforce the dadgum border laws. September 25. Don and Margie were compromise or dictatorship. There’s b 1030 nothing in between.’’ aboard Amtrak’s Empire Builder train when it derailed near Joplin, Montana. Chaos at the southern border is just f Don and Margie were known through- one of the many crises of Joe Biden’s RECOGNIZING JULIAN STANFORD out the community for their service to own creation. I could stand down here The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Glynn County school system. for hours talking about inflation Chair recognizes the gentleman from Margie was a teacher, a principal, a caused by reckless government spend- Georgia (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. personnel director, and assistant super- ing, a failed exit from that Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam intendent. She was loved by her stu- left 13 American servicemembers dead, Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dents and peers for her dedication to including one of my constituents—his resiliency and the courage of Julian educating our future generations. family lives in my neighborhood—and Stanford. Julian is a 17-year-old high Don was a retired St. Simons real es- much more. tate agent and school board member school student who was recently in- But my point is this, Madam Speak- for four years. During his term, Don fo- volved in a life-changing accident. er, Americans across the political spec- While driving home after work on cused on improving the school system trum see Joe Biden idly by so that all students in Glynn County August 21, Julian attempted to avoid while this country is being destroyed. could have a positive learning experi- an oncoming vehicle, resulting in para- They think this President is grossly in- ence. competent and incapable of responsibly lyzing injuries. Julian was transferred Both cared immensely for their com- to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, running the executive branch. I have munity, and I am thankful for Don and even talked to Democrats here in Con- Georgia, where his treatment has been Margie’s impact on Georgia’s First centered around healing and prayer. gress who are extremely concerned Congressional District. Their irreplace- about these very issues. Prior to his accident, Julian was an able presence will be missed by all. honor roll student and an active leader Serious problems are getting worse, in his high school’s Republican Party. f yet Joe Biden doesn’t show any inter- Known throughout his community for SERIOUS PROBLEMS ARE GETTING est in solving them. Given this Presi- his laughter and his love of music, WORSE dent’s lack of interest in serving as Julian’s passion for life is truly inspir- Chief Executive, I can confidently say The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this President is mentally unwell and ing. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Despite the extent of his injuries, Ju- unfit for office. Tennessee (Mr. BURCHETT) for 5 min- It is time for Joe Biden to step down. lian continues to fight daily with his utes. We need a leader who cares about the mom by his side. Julian is a living mir- Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, future of this country, not one who acle whose determination is remark- Joe Biden preached vague, feel-good isn’t even aware of the damage he is able. messages to voters, like healing our causing. I am praying for Julian and his fam- country and pursuing bipartisanship, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- ily, that he makes a full recovery, and during his campaign for President. In bers are reminded to refrain from en- I know he will go on to achieve great his victory speech, he ripped off a line gaging in personalities toward the things. from and said: ‘‘I pledge President. Julian, we love you and you inspire to be a President who seeks not to di- f us. Keep up the good fight. vide but to unify, who doesn’t see red RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION and blue States but a United States.’’ WE MUST SECURE OUR BORDER MONTH Madam Speaker, these messages were The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam blatant lies. His record 8 months into Chair recognizes the gentleman from Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sep- his tenure proves his only intention is (Mr. BILIRAKIS) for 5 minutes. tember as National Suicide Prevention to govern on behalf of the Democrat Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I Month. This important month is an op- Party’s far-left base. rise today to discuss the ongoing bor- portunity to remember those who have Look at the ongoing farce on our der crisis. lost their lives to suicide and share re- southern border. The Department of Last week, President Biden’s Home- sources to fight the stigma sur- Homeland Security just released thou- land Security Secretary, Alejandro rounding mental health challenges. sands of unvetted Haitian migrants Mayorkas, told Congress, ‘‘The border As the tenth leading cause of death into this country, no questions asked. is secure.’’ The facts indicate that this in the United States, suicide affects Even worse, the President turned his statement was absolutely false. Americans from all walks of life. The back on Border Patrol agents over that The Biden administration has em- challenges surrounding mental health bogus horse photo. braced policies to open the southern

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In hydrogen, in various types of tory. in communities across our country, thermal water technologies there is so According to U.S. Customs and Bor- coast to coast, communities just like much where America will lead the der Protection, this August alone, mine. world in inventions for the future. 208,887 people were apprehended trying Cities like Toledo, Sandusky, Lorain, To succeed, we have to make sure to illegally enter our country through Lakewood, Cleveland, Parma, for too these investments make it through the southern border, which is a 317 per- long have received far fewer resources this Congress and that infrastructure cent increase from last August. It is than are needed to keep pace with life investment makes it to President really a big problem, Madam Speaker. in this 21st century. Biden’s desk. Old infrastructure is Since February of 2021, the agency As we look around our country right crumbling, as our climate is changing, says more than 1.2 million people have now, we bear witness to historic water and we are running out of time. been apprehended illegally crossing the shortages in Lake Mead. On the other We know that a functioning Soo border. That staggering statistic rep- hand, in my region of the country, we Locks system between Lake Superior resents more than the entire Pasco or have historic high water levels in the and the rest of the Great Lakes, for ex- Pinellas Counties, which are in my Great Lakes. Meanwhile, we have rag- ample, supports more than 11 million congressional district. I represent ing wildfires in California. We have jobs. That is a ‘‘wow’’ by any measure. them. watched power blackouts in Texas; tor- And we know that clean energy tech- When I was at the border a few rential rains and flooding in nologies, like solar and wind, are vital months ago, Madam Speaker, the CBP City, in Dearborn, , and rural to powering our Nation and producing agents I spoke with made it clear that farmlands outside Nashville; as well as clean and affordable energy, and build- they weren’t even making a dent when hurricanes that have been ravaging ing our future right here, right now at it came to capturing the historic num- States throughout the Gulf of Mexico. home. ber of people who are illegally entering Truly, in this new century, we must In northern , we have brilliant our country or with seizing the ex- set a firmer course to sustain life in workers at innovative companies like traordinary volume of drugs that are our country and, yes, sustain life on Toledo Solar and First Solar that are flowing across the border. Mother Earth herself. developing the revolutionary solar pan- That is truly unfathomable when you As a Representative from the Great els that will power homes, businesses, consider that CBP has seized 724 Lakes, I can say without a shadow of a and factories in every corner of our Na- pounds of fentanyl and 595 pounds of doubt that Lake Erie and the econo- tion. We are literally building the change heroin so far in fiscal year 2021. mies and people who truly rely on it right now, providing for our These deadly drugs don’t just stay in face growing environmental challenges domestic energy security and inde- communities along the border. They unlike any we have seen before. are spread throughout the country into pendence. The Great Lakes are the largest But companies like these need work- communities like mine in the Tampa source of freshwater on Earth, and Bay area. These drugs are ruining and ers, and workers need training, and surely on this continent. They are re- that is what the infrastructure and claiming countless lives, Madam sponsible for transporting our Nation’s Speaker. In fact, Florida currently jobs bill will allow us to do, build back heavy manufacturing materials from better for America’s tomorrow, as ranks second in the Nation for over- ports to factories, support our commer- dose deaths. President Biden knows we must. cial and defense capabilities, and serve We are talking about good-paying, These are our neighbors and members as the lifeblood for our industrial of our family who are dying. We have middle-class jobs. We are talking about heartland. investing in climate resilience and en- to take action now. But the changing climate is impact- In addition to drugs, weapons and hu- vironmental conservation that restores ing these majestic waters, requiring mans are being trafficked through the communities, puts people to work, and sizable investments to correct and border. Human traffickers are making ensures our families have wages that overcome. an estimated $15 million a day. I am meet their needs and allow them to Recently, the House Transportation buy the vitals they need for life. concerned for these victims, many of and Infrastructure Committee included whom are children. $350 million for a new state-of-the-art— f The root causes of this crisis are get ready—Great Lakes heavy ice- HONORING THE LIFE OF clear. President Biden’s disastrous im- breaker for our region. Some Members SHERWOOD BOEHLERT migration policies are to blame. His of Congress said, ‘‘Oh, you have ice?’’ administration stopped building the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Let me tell you, in the winter, yes, we wall, brought back catch-and-release, Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from do. This investment will ensure that and tried to get rid of the remain in New York (Ms. TENNEY) for 5 minutes. for decades to come the thousands of Mexico policy. Ms. TENNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise The President himself has actually miles of shipping lanes of the Great today to honor the life and legacy of articulated a new openness toward mi- Lakes and the Saint Lawrence Seaway, my former Congressman, Sherwood grants; something the leaders of Cen- our Nation’s longest coastline, are nav- Boehlert, affectionately known by ev- tral America point to as a root cause of igable, and that the materials that eryone as Sherry. the crisis they are seeing. make our country run are able to be Sherry was a devout public servant The situation at the border is a dan- delivered and that our freshwater who passed away last week at the age gerous, unmitigated disaster, Madam bounty is preserved for the future. of 84. After serving in the United Speaker. I want to especially thank Chairman States Army, his love for his commu- Especially now, as our enemies feel PETER DEFAZIO of the Transportation nity and State led him to begin his ca- emboldened by what recently tran- and Infrastructure Committee for tak- reer in public service. He was elected as spired in Afghanistan, we have to se- ing up this request from our bipartisan the Oneida County Executive in 1979. cure our border as a matter of national House Great Lakes Task Force. He was then elected to represent our security. As co-chair of the Appropriations community in the House of Represent- Subcommittee on Energy and Water, f atives in 1983 and served for 24 years, our members delivered the funding bill until 2006. HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN necessary to turbocharge investments Throughout his time in Congress, INFRASTRUCTURE in coastal resiliency across our coun- Sherry was committed to representing The SPEAKER pro tempore. The try; in home weatherization programs, our region to the best of his ability. He Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from as climate changes from coast to coast; returned home whenever he could. In Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) for 5 minutes. to modernize the Soo Locks, essential 2001, he was elected chair of the House Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise for industry as well as the defense of Committee on Science, a coveted posi- today to highlight the work Congress this Nation; and to focus on next-gen- tion that built on his love of nature

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.008 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5514 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 and our environment. He actually led many tributes, even on the Senate side. We also learned from the COVID–19 the charge to tackle the issue of acid He will always be fondly remembered crisis that access to quality healthcare rain and had tremendous success. by all of our colleagues, Republicans is critical. It is critical that we have He is remembered by his colleagues and Democrats. ample physicians and nurses. We can as a remarkable individual and never Earlier this week, I had the distinct make more protective equipment, but lost sight of the reason he was elected: honor of participating in his funeral we can’t make more doctors and to fight for all of us in upstate New service alongside previous elected offi- nurses. Therefore, we have a serious York. cials from our region, also other Con- shortage of healthcare professionals, Sherry was born in 1936. He spent his gress Members. It was a solemn occa- and that is why a part of this effort to childhood in my hometown of New sion honoring his life, but also a joyous build back America better is to provide Hartford, New York. Prior to elected one to celebrate all that he achieved medical schools and underserved areas office, Sherry Boehlert graduated from for our community. improved access to our broadband. Utica College, a local favorite. He went Today, my thoughts and my That is critical. We must do that. on to serve as chief of staff to former are with Sherry’s family, especially his In addition, investing in public trans- Congressman Alexander Pirnie and wife, Marianne, who is also a devoted portation for our economy is just as es- then also served under former Con- public servant. sential. The United States is trailing gressman Donald Mitchell before he ac- I ask that you please join me now in other nations when it comes to invest- tually served as county executive and remembering Sherry with a moment of ments in modern infrastructure and later as Congressman. He married his silence in this great Chamber where he transportation like high-speed rail. It lovely wife, Marianne, and was im- served so many years. Thank you, all. is time that we bring our system into mensely proud as a father to his four f the 21st century. children. Finishing California’s high-speed rail b 1045 I just wanted to share a few reflec- efforts, along with four other corridors tions on Sherry. I obviously had the TIME IS NOW TO INVEST IN in the country, will help our climate, honor of working with him while I was INFRASTRUCTURE improve traffic gridlock, and reduce a staffer for the Assembly. I do live in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The emissions that pollute the air. our former Congressman’s home, Alex- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Climate change is an important part ander Pirnie, and while Sherry was his California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. of this essential package of investing chief of staff, he often commented to Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, the in our infrastructure. We know, with me about what I have done with the time is now to make historic invest- the results of droughts, fires, floods, house. Where I was, what I have done ments in families, workers, and com- and hurricanes, that the climate is with it, how much time he spent there munities across the country. changing, and we need to provide tools and how he knew every corner of it, Everyone, no matter who they are or to address that. working with our former Congressman. where they live, deserves access to Without critical investments in this I also have a funny story about our modern, dependable infrastructure to infrastructure package that we will family business. Our , the maintain the quality of life for Ameri- vote on tomorrow, our Nation will suf- Mid-York Weekly, and also the cans in the 21st century. That is why fer. Making life better for our constitu- Pennysaver were located in the dis- we must pass the President’s bipar- ents is my top priority and should be trict, and I had the occasion to invite tisan infrastructure package tomor- the priority of Congresspeople through- Congressman Boehlert to visit us and row. out the country. It requires us to focus to see our operations. It was quite a We are living off the investments our on the health and development of our fun day. grandparents and parents made genera- communities, and the economy needs We got to the back—in the newspaper tions ago. In many communities, that us to support this effort. business, as many know, we have an in- is no longer sustainable. Madam Speaker, may I inquire as to serting operation where we put our fly- In my home State of California, we how much time I have remaining. ers in the back of the newspaper, and it are suffering from the devastating ef- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tended to be filled with a lot of retired fects of climate change, historical tleman has 11⁄2 minutes remaining. farmers and a lot of people from our fires, and droughts. Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, as we community, particularly a lot of very Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley, talk about building back better, let me energetic senior citizens—and Sherry which I represent, also need an infra- also note that we must pass a con- got back there and was really excited structure that reflects their ability to tinuing resolution to ensure that gov- to meet them all. put food on America’s dinner table ernment stays operating. One of them put him to the challenge every night. The devastating dry condi- Shutting down the government is not to see if he could actually do the job. tions and the lack of water have led an option, and we should act upon this And so Sherry, without hesitation, many of them to fallow their fields, in the next 24 hours to whatever ex- took off his business coat, rolled up his hundreds and thousands of acres of pro- tended date is agreed as well as lifting sleeves, sat down and started inserting ductive farmland. the debt ceiling. in our business. They loved It is as simple as this: Without food In the 17 years I have been here, I him for that. It was really a fun mo- from our farmers, Americans don’t eat. have never, under Republican and ment, and I think he had a really great It is a national security issue. There- Democratic administrations alike, time with our seniors and with a lot of fore, we must fix our broken water in- voted to shut down government. That our staff. frastructure system. is irresponsible, and therefore, we must We are always grateful for him for The only way to ensure farmers have also lift the debt ceiling. This is, in coming to our newspaper. And also for the water they need to feed our Nation fact, to pay bills that Congress in the his annual support of a publication, a is to build and improve more convey- previous administration has already special publication we put out each ance and storage facilities. created, and we don’t want to be dead- February honoring our Presidents, our This infrastructure package will help beats. Vice-Presidents, our First Ladies, and that, as well as efforts that we are pur- The impacts on our economy would of course our First Dogs, and Sherry suing under the reconciliation pack- be devastating in terms of even con- was always so supportive of us for that. age. We need to capture and improve templating shutting down government We are just so glad that we are able and store water for times such as now. or not lifting the debt ceiling. to honor him this week with so many In addition to that, we need to make HONORING SHERWOOD BOEHLERT great reflections and so many people other critical investments in rural and Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I was reaching out to me in Congress. Over underserved areas by expanding saddened to learn of our colleague Con- the last week, it was really heart- broadband. Broadband access today is gressman Sherry Boehlert’s passing. I warming to get those messages from just like rural electrification was in served with him during his last term, Members of Congress, and I might add the 1930s. No American should be with- as he was chair of the Science, Space, on both sides of the aisle. I have seen out broadband. and Technology Committee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.009 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5515 Sherry was terrific. Sherry’s focus on No one can tackle addiction on their With You as our ruler, we have but to making sure that Americans address own, and by recognizing National Re- submit to Your design. the needs of science in a changing covery Month, we are showing there is And so we pray that we would hum- world was always at the forefront as light at the end of the tunnel, and with ble ourselves before You this day, that chairman of the committee. I went the right support, there is a road to re- You would lead us in the way we should with Sherry on an incredible trip to covery. go: in our dealings with each other, in Antarctica to explore the impacts of Throughout the month of September, the decisions we face, in the debates we climate change. Faces and Voices of Recovery encour- hold. Beyond his contributions to the Con- ages local communities to host events O Lord, You are the alpha and gress and to the people of our country, to highlight the services available for omega, the beginning and the ending. Sherry was an avid baseball fan. Sher- those in need. In You, we live, move, and have our ry loved representing Cooperstown and Last week, Venango County Human being. had the best baseball collection I have Services celebrated National Recovery May we serve You well and faithfully ever seen. Month at Franklin’s Bandstand Park. this day. God bless you, Sherry, and your fam- This event had family-friendly activi- In Your sovereign name we pray. ily. ties, where those who participated Amen. f could win prizes, enjoy refreshments, f and pin a ribbon on the recovery board. RECOGNIZING NATIONAL The event celebrated community mem- THE JOURNAL RECOVERY MONTH bers, first responders, healthcare work- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ers, and others who support recovery. 11(a) of House Resolution 188, the Jour- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Local vendors were encouraged to set nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 up tables to share information about proved. minutes. their programs. The evening ended in a Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. candlelight vigil, remembering those f Madam Speaker, I rise today to recog- who had passed due to their addiction. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE nize September as National Recovery By engaging our local communities, The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- Month. we can continue to make recovery and woman from Florida (Mrs. MURPHY) It is important that we draw atten- those who support it possible. We can come forward and lead the House in the tion to this special month as we con- work together to change the way ad- Pledge of Allegiance. tinue to battle the ongoing addiction diction and recovery are understood, to Mrs. MURPHY of Florida led the epidemic in our country. better support those who are strug- Pledge of Allegiance as follows: For 32 years, National Recovery gling. Month has continued to celebrate the As September ends, let’s continue to I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- gains made by those in recovery as well elevate the organizations that provide as promote and support new evidence- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, resources and support to those recov- indivisible, with and justice for all. based treatment and recovery prac- ering from addiction. f tices. It is also a time to focus on rais- f ing awareness and understanding of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER mental health and substance use dis- RECESS orders. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Over the past month, many of my ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute colleagues have sported purple ribbons declares the House in recess until noon speeches on each side of the aisle. to show our support for those in recov- today. f ery. Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 54 Currently, over 23 million Americans minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- INVESTING IN AMERICA’S are in recovery from an addiction to cess. INFRASTRUCTURE drugs or . By recognizing Na- f (Mrs. MURPHY of Florida asked and tional Recovery Month, we can high- was given permission to address the b 1200 light the strength of the recovery com- House for 1 minute.) munity and show support to our AFTER RECESS Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Madam healthcare workers, first responders, The recess having expired, the House Speaker, I rise in strong support of the friends, family, and community who was called to order by the Speaker at Infrastructure Investment and Jobs support those in recovery. noon. Act. Addiction to alcohol or other sub- The Senate passed with all 50 f stances like is an ongoing epi- Democrats and 19 Republicans voting demic plaguing communities across the PRAYER yes. Now, it is time for the House to Nation. We know addiction does not The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret follow suit. Then we can send the bill discriminate. It can happen to anyone, Grun Kibben, offered the following to President Biden, who played a crit- regardless of race, gender, or socio- prayer: ical role in crafting this legislation. economic status. O God, our king eternal, You divide In Congress, we have been talking That is why this year’s National Re- the day from the night, turn the shad- about investing in America’s infra- covery Month theme is ‘‘Recovery for ow of darkness into morning light. You structure for decades, to the point that Everyone: Every Person, Every Fam- separate the dry land from the waters, it has become a punch line. Now, we ily, Every Community.’’ the Earth from the heavens. are finally on the cusp of taking action As we continue to battle the addic- Remind us again that You have cre- to match the rhetoric. tion epidemic, we must highlight the ated all things, breathed life into each Passage of this bill will prove the two work of organizations like Faces and creature that walks on the Earth, flies parties can still work together in par- Voices of Recovery that promote Na- in the sky, or swims in the sea. You are tisan times. It will show the American tional Recovery Month and continue to the source of our every blessing. people their elected leaders can govern provide resources to those in recovery Call to our awareness that You reign in a competent and constructive way, as well as friends and family. over dominions and nations, principal- despite their differences. In my home State of Pennsylvania, ities and palaces. Sit upon the throne The bill will provide my home State there were more than 5,200 deaths due of our hearts and reign in us. of Florida with better roads and to drug overdoses this past year. These With You as our guide, we have but bridges, improved rail and bus options, numbers continue to be highly alarm- to yield to Your direction. modernized air and seaports, high- ing, and we must continue to work to With You as our master, we have but speed broadband, and clean drinking combat this epidemic. to serve Your will. water. It will improve quality of life

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.011 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5516 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 and create good-paying jobs, helping to rectly to this understanding: the prin- shrinks and families struggle to stay diversify our economy and sustain our ciple of civilian control of the military afloat. Study after study has shown growing population. is critical to this republic. that instead of promoting jobs or The bill will also make historic in- A marine who posts videos of himself growth, tax cuts for the rich have in- vestments to combat climate change, saying ‘‘follow me and we will bring creased inequality. an existential threat to our planet, our the whole system down’’ is not a mar- It is time to reject the failed theory country, and the Florida way of life. tyr. Stuart Scheller is a liability to our of trickle-down economics and finally I urge my Republican colleagues to national security, and he will be pro- give everyday Americans a fair shot. abandon their cynical quest for polit- vided the same due process that our The Build Back Better Act will pro- ical advantage and to vote for this fellow Marines have fought for and died vide one of the biggest middle-class tax good bill. I ask my Democratic col- to protect. cuts in history and invest in the Amer- ican people to build a stronger, more leagues to discard their ill-fated effort f to gain leverage over members of their inclusive economy. PLUNGING OUR NATION FURTHER own party and to vote for this good The best part? It is paid for by mak- INTO CRIPPLING DEBT bill. ing those at the top finally pay their fair share. f (Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina asked and was given permission to ad- The system has been rigged against RECOGNIZING STATE COLLEGE dress the House for 1 minute.) most Americans for far too long. We AREA Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. have a chance to fix it now. Let’s get it (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Madam Speaker, for the last 9 months, done. asked and was given permission to ad- Washington Democrats have been f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- steamrolling Congress and the Amer- WE NEED TO STOP THE SOCIALIST vise and extend his remarks.) ican people with a series of socialist, SPENDING SPREE Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Big Government takeovers. With such (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given Madam Speaker, I rise today to recog- fragile control of the White House, permission to address the House for 1 nize the State College Area Meals on Senate, and House, Democrats have au- minute.) Wheels as they celebrate 50 years of thorized trillions in unchecked spend- Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, this service and 1.5 million meals delivered. ing, plunging our Nation into further is a consequential week for the country State College Meals on Wheels pre- crippling debt. that we love and its future. pares and delivers meals to the elderly The American people are suffering House Democrats are preparing to and those people living with disabil- the economic consequences of Biden’s ram through the most expensive spend- ities within the State College school unhinged spending in the form of stag- ing package this institution has ever district. gering inflation and decreased pur- seen, with a combined price tag of $5.5 What originally started as a small vi- chasing power, which I fear could lead trillion. sion serving under 30 clients has now us to double-digit inflation by the end $5.5 trillion, let that astronomical blossomed into eight separate delivery of this year. figure sink in. routes, averaging 250 clients a year. I refuse to stand by as House Demo- This package contains a $2.1 trillion When our world came to a halt dur- crats attempt to bankrupt our children tax increase on hardworking families ing the COVID–19 pandemic, Meals on and grandchildren. To correct this be- and job creators, the largest in history. Wheels stepped up. The organization havior and increase financial trans- It bypasses needed infrastructure prior- didn’t miss a single delivery during the parency, I have introduced the IN- ities in favor of Green pet pandemic. They even picked up a few FORM Act, the companion bill to Sen- projects, and it adds mountains of debt more clients who were adversely af- ator from . burden to our kids’ and grandkids’ fu- fected. The INFORM Act brings much-need- ture. Like many, Meals on Wheels had to ed accountability to government Meanwhile, all of this reckless spend- adapt to the pandemic. A key aspect of spending by requiring two new govern- ing comes at a time when inflation is the meal delivery was the frequent in- ment-wide reporting standards on the already sky-high, and it will only make person conversations with the clients. national debt and deficits and studies the cost of daily necessities continue When COVID–19 prevented the face-to- net fiscal burdens on different popu- to go up and up. face chatting, they changed their serv- lations. There is simply no justification for a ices to provide regular phone calls to With the debt growing bigger every package so expansive, so excessive, and catch up with their clients. day and Democrats showing no sign of so extreme. Madam Speaker, State College Meals restraint in their plans to try to bank- For the sake of America’s future, we on Wheels is a staple in our commu- rupt America, my bill is an essential need to stop this socialist spending nity, and I congratulate them on 50 part of ensuring that we create a re- spree in its tracks. years and 1.5 million meals delivered. sponsible financial future for genera- f f tions to come. ELECTRIFYING FEDERAL VEHICLE CORRECTING THE RECORD ON f FLEETS STUART SCHELLER TRICKLE-DOWN ECONOMICS HAS (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permis- (Mr. AUCHINCLOSS asked and was FAILED sion to address the House for 1 minute given permission to address the House (Ms. SCANLON asked and was given and to revise and extend her remarks.) for 1 minute.) permission to address the House for 1 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Madam Speaker, minute and to revise and extend her re- York. Madam Speaker, I rise in support I rise today to . marks.) of the robust funding to electrify Fed- Yesterday, while proselytizing about Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, over eral vehicle fleets included in the Build the ongoing case of Stuart Scheller, the past 50 years, income inequality Back Better Act. one of my colleagues demonstrated a has exploded in our country. Our climate is rapidly changing, and concerning misunderstanding of armed For decades, trickle-down economics humans are the primary cause. service to one’s country. has guided our country’s fiscal policy, In 2019, the transportation sector ac- Stuart Scheller did not ‘‘stand up to selling the American people a bill of counted for 70 percent of petroleum incompetence.’’ He broke his oath, one goods about how cutting taxes for big used in the United States and was the that all Marines take that explicitly business and the wealthy would even- largest contributor to greenhouse gas outlines our duty to obey the Presi- tually benefit society at large. emissions nationwide. dent’s legal orders; the same oath I Most Americans have experienced Transitioning to electric vehicles took when I was sworn into the Marine this policy failure firsthand. They have will reduce our carbon output and im- Corps 11 years ago. Yesterday, the watched the rich and powerful accumu- prove the environment for our children Chairman of the Joint Chiefs spoke di- late wealth while the middle class and our grandchildren.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.014 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5517 That is why the Committee on Over- tial items for crisis care. The crash am praying for safety for them and sight and Reform approved nearly $12 cart is now universally used in medical their loved ones. billion to transition the postal fleet settings around the world and has f and GSA fleets to electric vehicles and saved countless lives. HONORING THE LIFE OF MAJOR to charge them at post offices across Anita also cofounded the Emergency GENERAL ROBERT T. HERBERT the country. Nurses Association to advocate for This funding will help purchase more nurses and support their training (Mr. AMODEI asked and was given than 300,000 electric vehicles and the across America. permission to address the House for 1 devices needed to charge them, making I ask my colleagues to join me in minute and to revise and extend his re- the United States a leader on climate honoring emergency nurses as well as marks.) change and building an environ- Anita Dorr’s lasting contributions to Mr. AMODEI. Madam Speaker, I rise mentally friendly fleet of the future. the medical field and to my commu- today in honor of the life and memory I urge my colleagues to support the nity. of my friend, Major General Robert T. Build Back Better Act and its robust f Herbert, of the Nevada Army National funding for electric vehicles. Guard. CRISIS AT THE BORDER An adopted Nevadan, Bob began a 42- f (Mr. GUEST asked and was given per- year career in the U.S. Army in 1975 at b 1215 mission to address the House for 1 the age of 18. After serving along the ADDRESSING THE CALIFORNIA minute and to revise and extend his re- East-West German border, Bob moved DROUGHT CRISIS marks.) to Nevada as a test pilot at the age of Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, last 25. Later in his career, Bob served as (Mr. VALADAO asked and was given week during a Committee on Homeland senior policy adviser and director of permission to address the House for 1 Security hearing, Secretary Mayorkas appropriations for Senator , minute and to revise and extend his re- testified, and he stated on numerous from 2001 to 2017. marks.) occasions that our border is secure. Bob loved anything with a loud en- Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I Even as encounters of migrants gine, having accrued more than 7,000 rise today to again request an urgent reached historic levels and the amount flight hours as a pilot of both fixed and response to the California drought cri- of narcotics being smuggled across our rotary-wing aircraft. He loved to ride sis. border soar, Secretary Mayorkas and his collection of motorcycles, took Members of Congress have been back the Biden administration refuse to great pride in his customized truck, in Washington for legislative business admit there is a problem. and was in the process of rebuilding a for over one week, and still, my col- The border crisis is fueled by the Pontiac Firebird. leagues in the majority refuse to take President’s actions, such as his deci- Both as a civilian and a soldier, Bob up this issue. sion to stop building the wall; his deci- was respected and admired by anyone My legislation, the NEED Water Act sion to cancel successful Trump immi- he interacted with, myself included. and the RENEW WIIN ACT, are critical gration policies; and his decision to Simply put, Bob Herbert was an all- steps to addressing California’s ongo- signal that amnesty will be provided to American consensus at everything he ing drought and the water shortages those who come here illegally. tried. farmers and communities continually Former Secretary of State Colin I offer my condolences to his wife, face in the State. Powell had a policy known as the Pot- , his parents and family, and any- Water is the top issue for many fami- tery Barn rule, which was, in short, one else who was lucky enough to call lies in my district. Securing this vital ‘‘You break it, you own it.’’ him a friend, including you, Madam resource for our farmers and ensuring The Biden administration has cre- Speaker. We will miss you, General. communities have a clean, reliable ated this crisis, and now it is time for f source of water has always been a pri- the President to own the consequences TREMENDOUS ACHIEVEMENTS OF ority of mine in Congress. of his actions. LIEUTENANT PATRICIA BROWN It is disappointing that the House f majority does not share my priority of AND SENIOR DEPUTY SHERIFF taking care of families in rural Cali- HONORING OUR BRAVE PAUL SHIFFER fornia and supporting farmers that feed SERVICEMEMBERS (Mr. CLYDE asked and was given per- our entire Nation. (Mrs. KIM of California asked and mission to address the House for 1 I implore my colleagues to step was given permission to address the minute and to revise and extend his re- across the aisle to work with me to ad- House for 1 minute and to revise and marks.) dress the suffering of families and extend her remarks.) Mr. CLYDE. Madam Speaker, I rise farmers in California. Communities in Mrs. KIM of California. Madam today to highlight the tremendous my district and across the State ur- Speaker, I rise today to remember our achievements of two law enforcement gently need our help. 13 fallen servicemembers who made the officers in Stephens County, Georgia. f ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant Patricia Americans and our allies in Afghani- ‘‘Pat’’ Brown recently reached her 30- HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS stan. year tenure with the Stephens County OF ANITA DORR TO EMERGENCY These brave men and women—includ- Sheriff’s Office. After serving in the NURSING ing southern California marines Lance field for many years, Lieutenant Brown (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and Corporal Dylan Merola, Lance Corporal now diligently leads the records divi- was given permission to address the Kareem Nikoui, and Corporal Hunter sion and continues to display excep- House for 1 minute.) Lopez—were young, many in their 20s tional service to her community. Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam and incredibly brave, valiantly putting Senior Deputy Sheriff Paul Shiffer Speaker, I rise today to mark National their lives on the line for others. reached his 50-year tenure this past Emergency Nurses Week and to honor Their valiant efforts, courage, and year. Yes, I said 50 years of law en- the contributions of Anita Dorr. heroism in the face of danger will never forcement service. And he continues to Anita was an emergency room nurse be forgotten. faithfully serve as head of the civil di- at the Erie County Medical Center in We remember their names and their vision. Whether he is working extra Buffalo, New York. She observed that stories always, and we rally with our hours or using his personal time to cus- emergency rooms could do better in new Gold Star families. tom make Christmas ornaments for the many types of crises coming My heart is also with our wounded each employee, Senior Deputy Shiffer through emergency room doors. soldiers, including Marine Corporal has gone above and beyond to serve his She developed the crash cart, which David Nick Traylor from La Habra in community for half a century. has drawers that contain defibrillators, my 39th Congressional District. Thank- The good folks of Stephens County life-supporting drugs, and other essen- fully, he is safe and is in good care. I are fortunate to have Deputies Brown

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.016 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 and Shiffer, and I congratulate them If you have watched the boondoggle under a closed rule. The rule self-exe- both for their devoted service to the on the floor this week, you know ex- cutes an amendment in the nature of a Ninth District. actly what I mean. substitute consisting of the text of f f Rules Committee Print 117–16, tempo- rarily extending the public debt limit. OPEN BORDERS AND AMNESTY IS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- The rule provides one hour of debate, THE END OF AMERICA VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF equally divided and controlled by the (Mrs. MILLER of Illinois asked and S. 1301, PROMOTING PHYSICAL chair and ranking minority member of was given permission to address the ACTIVITY FOR AMERICANS ACT the Committee on Ways and Means or House for 1 minute.) Mr. MCGOVERN, from the Com- their respective designees. Finally, the Mrs. MILLER of Illinois. Madam mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- rule provides one motion to commit. Speaker, the Biden administration in- leged report (Rept. No. 117–133) on the Madam Speaker, having just sat tentionally opened our southern border resolution (H. Res. 688) providing for through a Rules Committee meeting, it and empowered drug cartels and human consideration of the bill (S. 1301) to is a pleasant surprise that the Repub- traffickers to flood illegal immigrants provide for the publication by the Sec- licans have now rediscovered the issue into our country with no vetting and retary of Health and Human Services of the debt. Wow. no COVID testing or vaccine require- of physical activity recommendations Where the hell were you for the past ments. for Americans, which was referred to 4 years? Secretary Mayorkas admitted on Fri- the House Calendar and ordered to be Where was your concern when you all day that the 12,000 Haitian migrants in printed. passed the tax cut bill for the wealthy Del Rio, Texas, who were released into and big corporations that CBO pro- f the U.S., were not tested for COVID or jected would add $1.9 trillion to the def- subject to any vaccine mandates. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION icit? That is trillion with a T. And that President Biden and Secretary OF S. 1301, PROMOTING PHYSICAL is even after taking into account any Blinken promised rigorous vetting for ACTIVITY FOR AMERICANS ACT effects from economic growth. the Afghan nationals they flew into Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, by Give me a break. our country, but so far we have seen direction of the Committee on Rules, I Madam Speaker, the question before several arrested for sexually assaulting call up House Resolution 688 and ask us today is this: Will the United States children and assaulting a female serv- for its immediate consideration. of America pay its bills? icemember while on U.S. soil. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- I wish that were hyperbole. This is outrageous. lows: We always have. The United States The Biden administration has a dou- has never defaulted. Never, ever de- H. RES. 688 ble standard, treating American citi- faulted, not once. zens worse than foreign nationals. Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- But the actions of my friends on the This is what it means to put America lution it shall be in order to consider in the House bill (S. 1301) to provide for the publica- other side have made the world seri- last. tion by the Secretary of Health and Human ously wonder about the full faith and Instead of addressing the root cause Services of physical activity recommenda- credit of this Nation. of Biden’s border crisis, House Demo- tions for Americans. All points of order Raising the debt ceiling has tradi- crats are now ramming through Presi- against consideration of the bill are waived. tionally been something that both par- dent Biden’s reckless $4.3 trillion so- An amendment in the nature of a substitute ties have agreed to, no matter who con- cialist agenda, which includes amnesty consisting of the text of Rules Committee trolled Congress or who sat in the and free college for illegal immigrants. Print 117-16 shall be considered as adopted. White House. Americans want secure borders and The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions I have been in Congress more than 20 sound immigration. Open borders and in the bill, as amended, are waived. The pre- years now. I voted to raise the debt amnesty is the end of America. vious question shall be considered as ordered ceiling when I was in the majority, and f on the bill, as amended, and on any further I voted to raise the debt ceiling when I amendment thereto, to final passage without was in the minority. I voted to raise it AMERICA’S DEBT IS BEING intervening motion except: (1) one hour of AUCTIONED under Democratic Presidents and Re- debate equally divided and controlled by the publican Presidents, and I cast those (Mr. LONG asked and was given per- chair and ranking minority member of the votes even when I vehemently dis- Committee on Ways and Means or their re- mission to address the House for 1 agreed with our spending decisions. minute and to revise and extend his re- spective designees; and (2) one motion to commit. I opposed the Republican tax cut for marks.) the wealthy and large corporations The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, the that passed under the last administra- TITUS). The gentleman from Massachu- Ways and Means Committee went in tion. I still think it is awful, awful, setts is recognized for 1 hour. last Saturday to mark up a $3.5 trillion awful policy; but I still, nevertheless, Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, for spending bill, and when they got done, voted to raise the debt ceiling under the purpose of debate only, I yield the they had a $4.3 trillion spending bill. the prior administration because re- customary 30 minutes to the distin- I don’t know exactly how that hap- gardless whether we win or lose on pol- guished gentleman from Oklahoma pened, but I might have a suggestion icy here, defaulting on our debt would (Mr. COLE), pending which I yield my- on how it could have possibly hap- lead to economic catastrophe on a self such time as I may consume. Dur- pened. global scale. I am at a trillion. Now two, two tril- ing consideration of this resolution, all lion. Now three. Are you able to buy $3 time yielded is for the purpose of de- b 1230 trillion down here? Now 31⁄4. What do bate only. would rise; the stock you go for? 31⁄2, 31⁄2. Now 4. Oh, 31⁄2, now GENERAL LEAVE market would crater; interest rates 4. At last call, 31⁄2. Oh, 4 trillion, 4–1, 4– Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I would skyrocket; imports would be- 1, 4.1, now 2. You can afford 2. 4.2. Now ask unanimous consent that all Mem- come more expensive; and inflation 3. $4.2 trillion, and I have sold it for $4.3 bers be given 5 legislative days to re- would increase. trillion. vise and extend their remarks. We are not talking about a scenario You know, Madam Speaker, Missou- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that only impacts wealthy investors or rian Harry Truman said, when you get objection to the request of the gen- large corporations. Every single Amer- elected to Congress, you spend your tleman from ? ican would be hurt, everyone with a first 6 months up here thinking, wow, There was no objection. pension or a retirement account, every- how did I ever get here? And then you Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, one with a small business, everyone spend the whole rest of your career today the Rules Committee met and re- with a car or home loan, and everyone thinking, how did some of these other ported a rule, House Resolution 688, who walks into a store, whether they people get here? providing for consideration of S. 1301 are buying groceries or the latest

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.018 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5519 smartphone. Our country would be Still, you are not going to vote to do bloated spending measures, and so long thrown into a recession virtually over- the responsible thing here. That is as they continue to ram through par- night. crystal clear. But please get out of the tisan policies like those found in the This is the type of disaster that Re- way and tell all your friends in the , Republicans will not publicans are flirting with here, Senate to get out of the way, too. work with them to raise the debt limit. Madam Speaker. They are not refusing Let us pass this. Let us do the re- Since the beginning of this year, to raise the debt ceiling to try to pre- sponsible thing. Democrats have been pushing their pol- vent President Biden’s agenda in the We will do it with a Democratic ma- icy agenda despite having the bare future. This isn’t about the bipartisan jority in the House and the Senate. We minimum of a majority in both the transportation bill or reconciliation are good at cleaning up your mess. House and the Senate. The results have bill, which we have yet to consider, be- Let’s pass this rule and the under- been shocking: more Big Government cause raising the debt ceiling only pays lying legislation. Let’s step back from , more spending, and higher for the prior debts that we have al- the brink. Let’s prevent an avoidable taxes. They have been doing all this on ready racked up. We are talking about economic meltdown. And let’s do what their own, with only Democrats voting the spending Republicans voted for America has always done: pay its bills. for these measures. under President Trump. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- To be clear, this is the choice the ma- They ballooned the deficit, and now ance of my time. jority has made. They have chosen to they are trying to wash their hands of Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I thank govern in a majority-rules fashion. the consequences. It is like going to a the gentleman from Massachusetts They are pushing through bill after bill restaurant, eating a meal, and refusing (Mr. MCGOVERN), my very good friend, larded up with huge spending and more to pay the tab when the waiter brings the distinguished chairman of the and more Big Government socialism all the bill. Only here, they risk bringing Rules Committee, for yielding me the on their own. The majority also has down the entire global economy. customary 30 minutes, and I yield my- the power to lift the debt ceiling all on All because of what? They are upset self such time as I may consume. their own, using a process they are that their party doesn’t control Con- Madam Speaker, today’s rule covers quite familiar with, reconciliation. gress. Give me a break. We are talking a standalone bill that suspends the na- Since they have chosen to ram the about people’s livelihoods here. tional debt limit through the end of rest of their agenda through on their Earlier this week, Senate Repub- 2022. own, they also have the responsibility licans filibustered a continuing resolu- Today’s item does not come out of a to lift the debt ceiling on their own. If tion that would have lifted the debt vacuum. Just last week, the Demo- they want to keep spending the peo- ceiling. Every day Republicans waste cratic majority in the House passed a ple’s money like this, then they alone playing political games brings us one to fund the gov- must act and take responsibility. day closer to a default, one day closer ernment through early December. Un- Madam Speaker, my good friend al- to catastrophe. fortunately, that bill also included this luded to the fact that he has repeatedly I have heard the Senate minority same suspension of the debt ceiling voted for debt ceiling increases in his leader and others suggest that rec- through 2022. The inclusion of this item onciliation is some kind of panacea capacity as a Member. I know that to meant that not a single Republican in that will allow us to raise the debt ceil- be true, and I respect my friend. I have the House supported last week’s bill, ing easily and in a partisan way. Well, done that myself. I have voted under and not a single Republican in the Sen- let me remind them that there are both Republicans and Democrats. But I ate supported it either. challenges with that, and it will take do want to address this point about the But today, not content with having time, time that we do not have. debt limit. Just yesterday, the Treasury Sec- run headlong into a brick wall once, The point was best summed up by retary said that we are likely to hit the majority is now seeking to do the Speaker PELOSI in her Dear Colleague the debt limit on October 18, just days same thing again. As baseball player letter Sunday night. ‘‘The debt limit is from now. and philosopher Yogi Berra once said, a shared responsibility, and I urge Con- We have had a lot of fights on this today is truly deja vu all over again. gress to come together . . . on a bipar- floor. Congress has been a little dys- Madam Speaker, I don’t know how tisan basis, as it has in the past.’’ Oh, functional from time to time. But let much more clear Republicans can be on really? I think we should look at the me repeat, the United States of Amer- this topic. So long as the Democratic record and clear that up. ica has never defaulted in its more majority continues to insist on spend- The last five times that Congress than 200-year history. Not once. ing money hand over fist, Republicans voted on raising the debt limit when Republicans are playing with fire will refuse to help them lift the debt Republicans controlled the White here. We need cooler heads to prevail. ceiling. House, the Senate, and the House, The underlying bill is that chance. It is This year alone, the majority has President Biden, who was then in the an opportunity to raise the debt ceiling rammed through one partisan spending Senate, didn’t vote to raise it a single in a clean way, the kind of approach bill through reconciliation already. time. Majority Leader SCHUMER voted that would have passed overwhelm- That bill spent $1.9 trillion, allegedly to raise it once out of five times. The ingly on suspension a few years ago. for COVID relief, but really about a Democratic leadership voted to raise it We need to get this done, Madam laundry list of progressive policy prior- once out of five times. Speaker. We don’t have a moment to ities. And I remind my friends they So to somehow pretend that both spare. Economists estimate that de- were offered a compromise of many sides have not on occasion used the faulting on our debts even for just a hundreds of billions of dollars, but that debt ceiling to express their concerns few hours could cost taxpayers hun- wasn’t sufficient. or that everybody has rallied to the dreds of billions of dollars over the Today, the majority is neck-deep in cause simply does not square with the next decade. negotiations on an even bigger partisan facts. After all that we have done to bring reconciliation bill, this one supposedly Madam Speaker, I will make a bold our Nation through the COVID pan- $3.5 trillion but, frankly, likely to run prediction. I suspect the debt ceiling demic, that is a hit that we can’t af- much higher than that. If passed, this will at some point get raised, and I sus- ford, Madam Speaker. one would mean Democrats have pect it will be before we reach a dead- So, to my friends on the other side, I pushed through $51⁄2 trillion of spending line. And I share my friend’s point get it. You are not going to vote for in 1 year, which is almost one-and-a- that, indeed, that needs to happen. this even though 97 percent of what is half times the amount of normal Fed- However, when you launch a program necessitating us to raise the debt ceil- eral spending. And that all comes on as expensive and as expansive as the ing was accumulated before President top of our regular discretionary and Democrats have, and you choose to do Biden even took office. Much of it was nondiscretionary spending. it on a partisan line way, then don’t racked up under President Trump on Madam Speaker, Republicans have shirk the responsibility at the end of your watch when you controlled the been very clear on this for months. So the day. Don’t try to shift it to others. Congress. long as Democrats keep pushing these I think that is what is happening here.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.021 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 One last point, Madam Speaker. We Senators now threatening to use the amendment in the RECORD, along with talk a lot about the Trump debt. I re- to try to derail this, to put the extraneous material immediately mind my friends they were in control one hurdle after another after another. prior to the vote on the previous ques- the last 2 years of the Trump Presi- They said they wanted Democrats to tion. dency. I remind my friends that most bear the burden. Democrats will do it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of the debt was actually accumulated We always do. We are good at cleaning objection to the request of the gen- in that time. And I do remind my up messes that are left for us by our tleman from Oklahoma? friends it was a bipartisan effort. The Republican friends. But get out of the There was no objection. biggest part of that debt was COVID re- way. Get out of the way, and let us do Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield 4 lief, which we agreed on, on both sides what the American people expect us to minutes to the gentlewoman from Iowa of the aisle and both supported, and we do, and that is to pay our bills. (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS), my good friend raised the debt ceiling for it. Let me say one other thing. Every- and author of this bill, to further ex- So, when we work together, we can body keeps telling me—and I heard this plain the amendment. on the Rules Committee, too—the bi- solve these problems. My friends have Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam partisan infrastructure bill and the chosen not to work with us, and I think Speaker, I thank my colleague for reconciliation, unless I missed some- now they are going to have to bear the yielding me the time on this critical thing, we haven’t passed either one of responsibility. I am sure they are up to issue. I would say to the gentleman them yet. I mean, hopefully, we will, the task. from Massachusetts that I am also giv- but those are things we are going to do Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ing him the opportunity to urge all of ance of my time. in the future. By the way, on the reconciliation our colleagues to defeat the previous Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I question so we can take up the bill, yield myself such time as I may con- bill, we are doing something that my Republican friends refused to do on H.R. 1897, the REACT Act. sume. My commonsense legislation would Let me say this, and let me preface their tax cut bill, and that is we are require the Department of Homeland my remarks by saying I love the gen- paying for it. So, we understood the Security to test all migrants illegally tleman from Oklahoma. He is one of issue of the debt, I guess, long before crossing our border who they plan to my favorite people here in the Con- they did. At least we are more con- release into our communities for gress. But I would remind him that sistent than my Republican friends are. COVID–19. when the Republicans passed their ex- In any event, I would just again say I have traveled to the U.S.-Mexico pensive tax cut for the rich, for the to my friends, we are not even asking border twice this year. On both trips, I very wealthy, for big corporations, you to vote for this anymore because have spoken with the brave men and they didn’t work with us. They just that is a hopeless cause at this point. women serving in Customs and Border shoved it through. As I mentioned ear- We are just asking you to get out of Protection and also the physicians who lier, CBO tells us that the addition to the way so we can get this done. are stationed there. I saw the crisis our debt is close to $2 trillion, and that Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- they are facing firsthand. I believe that is after taking into account any poten- ance of my time. it is our Congressional responsibility tial benefits from growth. b 1245 to address this crisis and support our I didn’t like that policy. I still don’t Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield officers. like that policy. I think the rich al- myself such time as I may consume. Earlier this month, the DHS Office of ready get enough, and I think big cor- Madam Speaker, just to quickly re- porations get too much in this country. Inspector General called for the De- spond to my friend, I remind him, his partment to improve COVID–19 detec- But nonetheless, my view did not pre- leadership didn’t vote to raise the debt vail. tion and prevention measures at the ceiling. I remind him four out of the U.S.-Mexico border amid record-setting Then, when we had to vote on the last five times we had complete con- debt ceiling, the issue was: Do we pay migrant arrivals. I even inquired of trol. I remind him that the majority Secretary Mayorkas in a hearing our bills? leader in the United States, Mr. SCHU- Now, this is a quote from the distin- whether or not testing was being done, MER, didn’t vote for it four out of five and he alluded and gave the allusion guished Minority Leader KEVIN MCCAR- times. And I remind him that then- THY. Let me read it. He says: ‘‘When that there was testing. However, to Senator Biden didn’t vote for it once. quote directly from the report, ‘‘CBP the United States makes promises, it So please, please, let’s look at the does not conduct COVID–19 for mi- keeps them, which is why the House facts here before we start saying how grants who enter CBP custody and is voted today to avoid the threat of a much Democrats have always bellied not required to do so.’’ debt default.’’ up to the bar to help us out. That is The report further stated that: ‘‘We That was several years ago, but he is just simply not the case. right. When the United States makes Madam Speaker, if we defeat the pre- recommended DHS reassess its COVID– promises, it keeps them. I didn’t think vious question, I will offer an amend- 19 response framework to identify that was a partisan issue. I didn’t ment to the rule to bring up H.R. 1897 areas for improvement to mitigate the think that that was controversial. for immediate consideration. This bill spread of COVID–19 while balancing its But, look, here we are in Washington. is simple: Before the Biden administra- primary mission of securing the bor- Everything is a political fight. I mean, tion can release any illegal immigrant der.’’ that is the way this place seems to from custody, the person must have a Currently, everyone legally entering work nowadays. And I get it. I am not negative COVID–19 test. the United States by plane is required even asking Republicans to vote with Madam Speaker, the Biden adminis- to display a negative test for COVID– us to raise the debt ceiling anymore. I tration’s crisis at the southern border 19. Why aren’t we requiring this of mean, it is just a hopeless cause. They is not only a humanitarian and a secu- those who come here illegally? have made a political decision. I get it. rity crisis, but it is also a public health Numerous public health officials— So, we are not asking for your support. crisis. and I am one—have stated that the What we are asking for is for you to Just last week, Secretary Mayorkas failure of the U.S. authorities to test get out of the way. admitted that 12,000 migrants in Del adult migrants for the coronavirus in In the Senate, Democrats are pre- Rio, Texas, who were released by the jam-packed border processing centers pared to carry the burden and raise the Biden administration, were not tested is creating a potential for new trans- debt ceiling to make sure we pay bills, for COVID–19 and were not subject to missions, including among migrants 97 percent of which were accumulated any vaccination or testing mandates. who may have arrived healthy at before Joe Biden was President. We are This stands in stark contrast with the America’s door. still paying for the Trump tax cuts. CDC’s continuing embrace of mask The administration has correctly rec- We will do it. We will clean up the mandates, even for the vaccinated. ognized the need to test individuals ar- mess. What we are asking for is for you Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous riving from Afghanistan—and not only to get out of the way. Yet, we have consent to insert the text of my are they tested, they are vaccinated for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.022 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5521 COVID–19 and other childhood ill- gentlewoman—we can talk about this more to promote it and administer it nesses—but it does not seem to under- at another time—but in the meantime, than Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. stand the importance of doing the same Iowa needs to do better, as well as Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to to those crossing our border illegally. many other States in this country. the distinguished gentlewoman from In August, more than 208,000 mi- Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to Tennessee (Mrs. HARSHBARGER), my grants were encountered along the the gentleman from Texas (Mr. DOG- very good friend, to speak more about southwest border. This means each GETT). the need to ensure illegal immigrants day, approximately 6,700 individuals Mr. DOGGETT. Madam Speaker, are tested for COVID–19 before being were encountered. To put this in per- today, I am voting to approve legisla- released. spective, President Obama’s Secretary tion to cover massive costs incurred by Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Madam of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, the self-described ‘‘King of Debt’’ for Speaker, I rise to oppose the previous stated in his tenure that 1,000 appre- wasteful tax expenditures that we, question so that we could immediately hensions a day was considered a bad Democrats, strongly opposed. consider H.R. 1897, the REACT Act. It day. We are at more than six times While his other claim to be ‘‘a stable is urgent that we pass this critical and that now, and on top of that, we con- genius’’ never had an ounce of credi- commonsense legislation offered by my tinue to face a global pandemic. bility, Trump has indeed earned the friend and colleague from Iowa, Mrs. I applaud the work being done by the undisputed title, ‘‘King of Debt.’’ MILLER-MEEKS. CBP agents and officers working Republicans have a ‘‘dine and dash’’ We all know that the crisis on our around the clock to keep this country strategy—run up a tab for a massive southern border is a national security feast for the wealthiest one percent, safe and healthy. I will also do what- crisis. My colleague, Mrs. MILLER- and then dodge the bill to cover it. It is ever I can to support their work. MEEKS is a physician and I am a phar- We recently watched a debacle unfold surely a new low. macist, so we totally understand. What More than $2 trillion for a massive in Del Rio, Texas, where we have is less discussed is that it is also a pub- tax scam. Multinational corporations learned that DHS did not test any of lic health crisis. Illegal immigrants are in America today, thanks to their she- approximately 15,000 migrants who coming across our southern border in nanigans, now pay an effective tax rate camped out under the Del Rio Bridge, record numbers and they are coming of less than 8 percent, with 55 corpora- from countries with low COVID vac- many of whom who came from South tions paying absolutely nothing on $40 America where they are experiencing billion in combined profits. That is the cination rates. My colleagues are right. The ERs are the lambda variant. We now know that equity that they added to our Tax Code full of a lot of unvaccinated people, be- around 12,000 of these individuals were as working families around this coun- cause there are 200,000 or more coming released into the United States. try paid their fair share. Right now, the majority is preparing Even more public debt was incurred across the southern border every a reckless multi-trillion-dollar tax- as we rightly responded to help Ameri- month and 209,000 were encountered in and-spend package. None of the money cans recover from Trump’s pandemic August alone. And the Biden adminis- in that legislation would go to CBP, de- incompetence. After ignoring COVID tration is then transporting these ille- spite the DHS Inspector General clear- and sound medical advice from his own gal immigrants to communities all ly stating that CBP officials do not scientific advisors, then refusing the across our country—in most cases, have the necessary resources to con- most basic public health measures, his without the ’s approval, as is duct testing. failed mismanagement has been dev- in Tennessee. If the majority already wants to astating to our country, both in lives Currently, there is no requirement spend trillions upon trillions, why not and in dollars—hundreds of thousands for individuals released by CBP or ICE include money to support CBP and of American lives. They are marked to test negative for COVID before they testing for COVID–19? out on the Mall today with white flags are released. That means that any The current lack of testing at our all around the Washington Monument, COVID-positive migrants released by border is completely unacceptable and and they have taken a toll on one the administration are spreading irresponsible. It puts the health and American family after another. COVID throughout our communities. safety of CBP border communities, mi- Last year, it was bleach; this year, it Just this week, the DHS Secretary grants, and all Americans at risk. The is horse dewormer. You could not make admitted that there were at least 12,000 current lack of testing is unacceptable. this stuff up. or more Haitian migrants released into Madam Speaker, for this reason, I While there is no limit to the duplic- our communities who were not subject urge my colleagues on both sides of the ity of those that are politically to COVID testing mandates—and I aisle to support my legislation, the enraptured by the Trump personality won’t even talk about the non-SIV Af- REACT Act, by voting ‘‘no’’ on the pre- cult—those with so little commitment ghans. vious question. to American that they Contrast this with the Biden admin- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, we refuse to recognize the result of the istration’s policy of forcing American are talking about whether or not the last national election and continue workers to get tested or vaccinated or United States of America will pay its promoting the big lie, there is a statu- its policy of only letting fully vac- bills and not default. I mean, that is tory limit that this Congress faces for cinated tourists fly into our country. what this is about. And we could talk our national debt. The lack of COVID testing at the about this, but with all due respect to Today, it must be raised in recogni- southern border is reckless and it is the gentlewoman from Iowa, if we want tion of all the damage that Trump and unacceptable, and it is a detriment to to solve this pandemic, it begins at his delusional cohorts have wreaked on our healthcare system. home. our country. Putting ‘‘’’ But it doesn’t have to be this way. She represents a State where just or ‘‘Making It Great’’ surely includes There is a solution to the border health maybe a little more than 50 percent are not driving it off a cliff into a self-in- crisis. vaccinated. flicted, politically-motivated financial My friend from Iowa introduced the Go home and tell your people to get disaster. REACT Act to protect American public vaccinated. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield health from the border crisis. This crit- It is the unvaccinated in this country myself such time as I may consume. ical bill would require testing for ev- that are filling up our emergency I am sure my friend from Massachu- eryone crossing our border, and it rooms, that are allowing this disease to setts is not aware of this, but Mrs. MIL- would require a negative test before be able to mutate. LER-MEEKS has actually run multiple CBP or ICE can release these illegal So there’s that old saying, ‘‘physi- events for vaccines. She has vaccinated immigrants from custody. cian, heal thyself,’’ and to hear this people herself. She has spent 24 years The ultimate solution is just to close from a party that embraces the con- in public health in service to the coun- the border, but since that is a common- spiracy theories that are out there that try. sense solution, it is not going to hap- are discouraging people from getting So I agree with you about the vac- pen. It is time to implement the proper vaccinated. But I would encourage the cine. Nobody in this body has done health screenings for these individuals

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.024 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 entering our country and stop putting Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, so I urge my fellow Americans at risk. thank the gentleman for yielding. Members to vote against the previous Madam Speaker, the House should Madam Speaker, please inform the question so we can immediately take immediately pass the REACT Act be- White House that there is a crisis along up this important bill. cause lives depend on it. our southern border. That is why de- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I feating the previous question is so im- just want to point out for the record yield myself such time as I may con- portant, so we can take up this amend- that in Texas only 51 percent of the sume. ment. population is fully vaccinated. That is Madam Speaker, we are on the edge More than 1 billion undocumented better than Tennessee, but still that of default, on the edge of catastrophe, immigrants crossed the southern bor- means half the population. and this is the response from my Re- der this year, including hundreds of Madam Speaker, I yield 15 seconds to publican friends. thousands in the last several months. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BUR- Madam Speaker, yes, I have nothing It is the highest level in years. In the GESS). but the highest respect for the gentle- most recent accounting, over 15,000 il- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, the woman from Iowa, but I just pointed legal immigrants, the majority origi- gentleman will notice that the primary out that a little over 50 percent of her nating from the country of , were county that I represent, Denton Coun- State is vaccinated. That is not good. camped under a bridge in Del Rio. They ty, has a significantly higher vaccina- And the gentlewoman from Tennessee had no food. They had no water. They tion rate because we put together a who just spoke, her State is even had no sanitation. They had no shelter. vaccine hub at Texas Motor Speedway. worse—something like 45 percent are The Biden administration admitted We are very grateful for the participa- fully vaccinated. That is dangerous for in 12,000 of these migrants and Sec- tion of all members of the community. not only the people of Iowa and Ten- retary Mayorkas admitted that not a Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I nessee, but for the people of this coun- single one was vaccinated or tested for merely point out that we have a lot of try. the coronavirus. work to do in this country to be able to Doctor after doctor after doctor have It is unconscionable that thousands control the virus. Madam Speaker, I also include in the told us that this is spreading because of migrants continue to stream across RECORD a letter to Speaker PELOSI of the lack of attention to getting peo- our border without being tested while from Janet Yellen, who is the Sec- ple vaccinated in this country. So we the Biden administration implements retary of the Treasury. need to do better. mandates for masks and mandates for What we are talking about here vaccines for American citizens. But DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Washington, DC, September 28, 2021. today is whether or not we are going to this not only contradicts the guidance default, whether we are going to court Hon. NANCY PELOSI, from our public health authorities, but Speaker, House of Representatives, a catastrophe. it puts American citizens at risk and Madam Speaker, I will say to the Washington, DC. their communities in danger. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: I am writing to fol- gentleman from Oklahoma, he went Madam Speaker, I have offered low up on my previous letters regarding the through a list of people who voted amendments several times throughout debt limit and to provide additional informa- against raising the debt ceiling in the consideration of the reconciliation bill tion regarding the Department of the Treas- ury’s ability to continue to finance the oper- past. I am willing to bet that many of that we previously passed, the America those were attached to policy items ations of the U.S. government. Rescue Plan, and during the of In my letter, I explained that where there was an objection. the Build Back Better plan in the En- I don’t recall Democrats threatening Treasury’s cash and extraordinary measures ergy and Commerce Committee to pro- would most likely be exhausted sometime to filibuster—threatening to fili- vide funding for and require testing of during the month of October. Based on our buster—raising the debt ceiling. And migrants entering along our southern most recent information, including tax pay- yet, that is what Republicans are border. Every time Democrats voted ments associated with the September 15 doing, cheered on by Republicans in deadline for third quarter estimated tax pay- against this commonsense amendment. ments for businesses and individuals, I am the House. So it is hypocritical to declare that So, look, we are happy to clean up now able to further refine that projection. Americans must take precautions, your mess. We are happy to do the We now estimate that Treasury is likely to Americans must be subject to man- exhaust its extraordinary measures if Con- right thing. All Democrats will vote for dates to protect public health, while al- gress has not acted to raise or suspend the it in the House. I am not asking any- lowing non-Americans, noncitizens, to debt limit by October 18. At that point, we more for you to join us because it is a roam free into the country without so expect Treasury would be left with very lim- waste of my breath. ited resources that would be depleted quick- But what we are asking you to do is much as a temperature check. ly. It is uncertain whether we could continue Representative MILLER-MEEKS’ bill get out of the way so that something to meet all the nation’s commitments after will require a negative coronavirus test really horrible doesn’t happen in this that date. While this is our best estimate, before any immigrant without proper the federal government’s cash flows are sub- country. documentation can be released from ject to unavoidable variability. For example, Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- the government’s daily gross cash flow (ex- ance of my time. custody. As you know, currently the procedure is catch and release. cluding financing) over the past year aver- b 1300 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ages nearly $50 billion per day and has ex- ceeded $300 billion. As a result, it is impor- Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield time of the gentleman has expired. tant to remember that estimates regarding myself such time as I may consume. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield how long our remaining extraordinary meas- Madam Speaker, to my good friend an additional 1 minute to the gen- ures and cash may last can unpredictably from Massachusetts, if we want to deal tleman from Texas. shift forward or backward. This uncertainty with urgent matters, why don’t we pass Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, this underscores the critical importance of not a clean CR and make sure the govern- Nation was built by immigrants. And waiting to raise or suspend the debt limit. ment doesn’t shut down in 48 hours. we take in, legally and lawfully, over a The full faith and credit of the United States should not be put at risk. That is urgent. And hopefully we will million immigrants each year; more Furthermore, we know from previous debt be able to get about that business than any other country. But those limit impasses that waiting until the last shortly. seeking to come here must follow our minute can cause serious harm to business Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to laws, must follow our current regula- and consumer confidence, raise borrowing the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BUR- tions. costs for taxpayers, and negatively impact GESS), my very good friend and fellow Unfortunately, they do not get to the credit rating of the United States for Rules Committee member, classmate, cross the border just because they want years to come. Failure to act promptly could member of the Energy and Commerce to; they must acquire proper docu- also result in substantial disruptions to fi- Committee, who has been a passionate mentation and take precautions to pro- nancial markets, as heightened uncertainty can exacerbate volatility and erode investor advocate on this issue and who will tect public health, as is currently re- confidence. speak more about the previous ques- quired by all other Americans by the I am also writing to notify you, pursuant tion. Biden administration. to 5 U.S.C. 8348(1)(2), of my determination

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And I will again say to my colleagues, I As a result, the Treasury Department will if they are found unvaccinated, give don’t even know how many Members of continue to suspend additional investments them the vaccine. I think we can argue the Republican Conference are vac- of amounts credited to, and will redeem an about immigration all day long. I don’t cinated. We have people who come here additional portion of the investment held by, know why in the world we argue about and fight against efforts to get every- the CSRDF, as authorized by law. that particular issue at all. What my In addition, because the Postal Account- body vaccinated, who fight against ability and Enhancement Act of 2006 pro- friend from Iowa is proposing is very communities that want to encourage vides that investments in the Postal Service much common sense. people to wear masks in order to pro- Retiree Health Benefits Fund (PSRHBF) Madam Speaker, the bill before us tect the citizens of that community. shall be made in the same manner as invest- today is a deeply misguided bill. It We are here to legislate. This bill ments for the CSRDF, the Treasury Depart- makes in order one item, a standalone will fulfill one of the most basic re- ment will also continue to suspend addi- bill lifting the debt ceiling through the sponsibilities Congress has; that is, to tional investments of amounts credited to, end of 2022. and will redeem an additional portion of the ensure that America pays its bills. We Republicans have been very clear on always have, Madam Speaker. investments held by, the PSRHBF. By law, their stance. So long as Democrats the CSRDF and PSRHBF will be made whole And, you know, to try to make this once the debt limit is increased or sus- continue to spend, spend, spend on par- debate into a debate about reconcili- pended. Federal retirees and employees will tisan reconciliation bills, Republicans ation—by the way, which we want to be unaffected by these actions. will not act to help them lift the debt pay for as much of it as possible so it Again, I respectfully urge Congress to pro- ceiling. The majority has been gov- won’t add to the deficit and the debt. tect the full faith and credit of the United erning in a partisan manner since they That is a future debate. States by acting as soon as possible. took control earlier this year. That is Sincerely, This is about paying all the bills that their prerogative. were accumulated; 97 percent of which JANET L. YELLEN. If they continue to insist on ram- was accumulated, not under Joe Biden, Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, let ming their big government socialist but under his predecessor. Stuff that me quote from the letter. It says: ‘‘We agenda through Congress on narrow my friends on the other side of the know from previous debt limit im- partisan votes, then it becomes their aisle voted for. And to turn this into a passes that waiting until the last responsibility to lift the debt limit on political football about what might minute can cause serious harm to busi- their own. happen down the road is really ridicu- ness and consumer confidence, raise Madam Speaker, I urge my col- lous. It is dangerous. It is reckless. borrowing costs for taxpayers, and neg- leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous My friends have said that they want atively impact the credit rating of the question and ‘‘no’’ on the rule, and I Democrats to basically carry these United States for years to come. Fail- yield back the balance of my time. bills. Happy to do it. On our side no- ure to act promptly could also result in Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I substantial disruptions to financial yield myself the balance of my time. body wants to default. On our side we markets, as heightened uncertainly Madam Speaker, let me remind my all understand the consequences. Mark Zandi, an economist for Moody’s, said can exacerbate volatility and erode in- colleagues that MITCH MCCONNELL led vestor confidence.’’ three efforts to increase the debt limit that it would be such a catastrophe if We are not asking you to do anything under President Trump. He has voted we defaulted on our debt. He said it more other than to just step out of the over 30 times to increase the debt limit would impact generations and genera- way. We will do the serious business of by over $20 trillion during his career. tions and generations into the future. making sure that we don’t default on He worked with President Obama in Every economist, no matter what our financial obligations. 2015, saying then: I made it very clear their political affiliation may be, has Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- that after the November election we said the same thing. So we have to do ance of my time. are certainly not going to shut down this. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I just the government or default on the na- And, again, to try to make this about want to quickly inquire of my friend. I tional debt. We will figure some way to something else is just trying to avoid am prepared to close, if my friend is. handle that. What is different now? Not dealing with reality. I would say to my Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I a thing. Nothing. colleagues, all we are asking for now— am. He did the right thing then. He is we are no longer asking for your vote— Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, could I simply unwilling to do the right thing you know, that is a waste of time at have a quick time check? today. Instead, he is making up new this particular point. I have seen all The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- precedent out of whole cloth, the im- the press releases. I have seen the talk- tleman from Oklahoma has 121⁄2 min- pacts of which would be devastating. ing points come out of the RCCC and utes remaining. So this is not just about Senator the RNC. It is maddening to see how Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I can as- MCCONNELL, every Republican in the this issue can be so distorted. We are sure Members I won’t use it all. House and Senate should do the right not asking for that anymore. You al- Madam Speaker, I yield myself the thing and raise the debt ceiling. ready decided to make this a political balance of my time. It has never been the responsibility issue. Madam Speaker, I just want to of just one party to ensure that Amer- We are just asking you to get the hell quickly point out to my friend who has ica pays its bills. And to pretend other- out of the way and to allow us to keep cited a number of statistics on State wise, is to blindly be following a policy this government running on track and vaccinations, and I agree with him. Ev- that will send our economy off a cliff. not in default. That should not be a eryone should be vaccinated. I spend a Madam Speaker, I just have to say to controversial issue. It should not be an lot of time in my district urging people my Republican friends, stop doubling issue that people walk away from. to do that. I know my good friend from down on the insanity. At some point we When you accumulate bills, you got to Massachusetts does the same thing. all have to act like grownups around pay for them. But with respect to the previous here and get the people’s business done. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- question, nobody is vaccinated that is Too many of my friends on the other leagues to vote for this rule so we can coming across illegally. They are not side of the aisle continue to get on one prevent a completely avoidable eco- tested, and they are not vaccinated. knee and genuflect in front of the altar nomic meltdown. This is really a commonsense item. I of and all the stuff that The material previously referred to am surprised, quite frankly, my friends goes with that. Well, you know what, it by Mr. COLE is as follows:

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 688 Maloney, Sean Pingree Speier Walorski Wenstrup Wittman Manning Pocan Stansbury Waltz Westerman Womack At the end of the resolution, add the Matsui Porter Stanton Weber (TX) Williams (TX) Young following: McBath Pressley Stevens Webster (FL) Wilson (SC) Zeldin McCollum Price (NC) Strickland SEC. 2. Immediately upon adoption of this ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—2 resolution, the House shall proceed to the McEachin Quigley Suozzi McGovern Raskin Swalwell Biggs Roy consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. McNerney Rice (NY) Takano 1897) to require a diagnostic test for COVID– Meeks Ross Thompson (CA) NOT VOTING—6 19 for an inadmissible alien released from the Meng Roybal-Allard Thompson (MS) Brady Green (TN) Pappas custody of the United States Customs and Mfume Ruiz Titus Carson Lesko Pence Border Protection or the United States Im- Moore (WI) Ruppersberger Tlaib migration and Customs Enforcement, and for Morelle Rush Tonko b 1341 other purposes. All points of order against Moulton Ryan Torres (CA) Mrvan Sa´ nchez Torres (NY) consideration of the bill are waived. The bill Messrs. ROUZER, WALTZ, DAVID- Murphy (FL) Sarbanes Trahan SON, LUCAS, and TURNER changed shall be considered as read. All points of Nadler Scanlon Trone order against provisions in the bill are Napolitano Schakowsky Underwood their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ waived. The previous question shall be con- Neal Schiff Vargas Mr. BIGGS changed his vote from sidered as ordered on the bill and on any Neguse Schneider Veasey ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘present.’’ amendment thereto to final passage without Newman Schrader Vela ´ So the previous question was ordered. intervening motion except: (1) one hour of Norcross Schrier Velazquez O’Halleran Scott (VA) Wasserman The result of the vote was announced debate equally divided and controlled by the Ocasio-Cortez Scott, David Schultz as above recorded. chair and ranking minority member of the Omar Sewell Waters Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one mo- Pallone Sherman Watson Coleman MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE tion to recommit. Panetta Sherrill Welch RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS SEC. 3. Clause l(c) of rule XIX shall not Pascrell Sires Wexton Armstrong Kirkpatrick Reschenthaler apply to the consideration of H.R. 1897. Payne Slotkin Wild (Timmons) (Stanton) (Meuser) Perlmutter Smith (WA) Williams (GA) Babin Lawson (FL) Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I Rush Peters Soto Wilson (FL) (Arrington) (Evans) (Underwood) Phillips Spanberger Yarmuth yield back the balance of my time, and Barraga´ n McCaul (Salazar) Ryan (Kildee) I move the previous question on the (Gallego) McEachin Sires (Pallone) NAYS—206 resolution. Beyer (Connolly) (Wexton) Stefanik Butterfield McHenry Aderholt Garbarino McClain (Smucker) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (Kildee) (Cammack) Allen Garcia (CA) McClintock Torres (NY) Fulcher (Johnson Meng (Jeffries) question is on ordering the previous Amodei Gibbs McHenry (Jeffries) (OH)) Napolitano question. Armstrong Gimenez McKinley Wilson (FL) Grijalva (Garcı´a (Correa) Arrington Gohmert Meijer The question was taken; and the (IL)) Payne (Pallone) (Hayes) Speaker pro tempore announced that Babin Gonzales, Tony Meuser Bacon Gonzalez (OH) Miller (IL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the ayes appeared to have it. Baird Good (VA) Miller (WV) question is on the resolution. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, on that I Balderson Gooden (TX) Miller-Meeks The question was taken; and the demand the yeas and nays. Banks Gosar Moolenaar Barr Granger Mooney Speaker pro tempore announced that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bentz Graves (LA) Moore (AL) the ayes appeared to have it. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Graves (MO) Moore (UT) Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, on that I 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Bice (OK) Greene (GA) Mullin Bilirakis Griffith Murphy (NC) demand the yeas and nays. The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (NC) Grothman Nehls The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vice, and there were—yeas 217, nays Boebert Guest Newhouse Bost Guthrie Norman ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 206, answered ‘‘present’’ 2, not voting 6, 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. as follows: Brooks Hagedorn Nunes Buchanan Harris Obernolte The vote was taken by electronic de- [Roll No. 305] Buck Harshbarger Owens vice, and there were—yeas 214, nays Bucshon Hartzler Palazzo YEAS—217 Budd Hern Palmer 212, not voting 5, as follows: Adams Courtney Horsford Burchett Herrell Perry [Roll No. 306] Aguilar Craig Houlahan Burgess Herrera Beutler Pfluger Allred Crist Hoyer Calvert Hice (GA) Posey YEAS—214 Auchincloss Crow Huffman Cammack Higgins (LA) Reed Adams Connolly Green, Al (TX) Axne Cuellar Jackson Lee Carl Hill Reschenthaler Aguilar Cooper Grijalva Barraga´ n Davids (KS) Jacobs (CA) Carter (GA) Hinson Rice (SC) Allred Correa Harder (CA) Bass Davis, Danny K. Jayapal Carter (TX) Hollingsworth Rodgers (WA) Auchincloss Costa Hayes Beatty Dean Jeffries Cawthorn Hudson Rogers (AL) Axne Courtney Higgins (NY) Bera DeFazio Johnson (GA) Chabot Huizenga Rogers (KY) Barraga´ n Craig Himes Beyer DeGette Johnson (TX) Cheney Issa Rose Bass Crist Hoyer Bishop (GA) DeLauro Jones Cline Jackson Rosendale Beatty Crow Huffman Blumenauer DelBene Kahele Cloud Jacobs (NY) Rouzer Bera Cuellar Jackson Lee Blunt Rochester Delgado Kaptur Clyde Johnson (LA) Rutherford Beyer Davids (KS) Jacobs (CA) Bonamici Demings Keating Cole Johnson (OH) Salazar Bishop (GA) Davis, Danny K. Jayapal Bourdeaux DeSaulnier Kelly (IL) Comer Johnson (SD) Scalise Blumenauer Dean Jeffries Bowman Deutch Khanna Crawford Jordan Schweikert Blunt Rochester DeFazio Johnson (GA) Boyle, Brendan Dingell Kildee Crenshaw Joyce (OH) Scott, Austin Bonamici DeGette Johnson (TX) F. Doggett Kilmer Curtis Joyce (PA) Sessions Bourdeaux DeLauro Jones Brown Doyle, Michael Kim (NJ) Davidson Katko Simpson Bowman DelBene Kahele Brownley F. Kind Davis, Rodney Keller Smith (MO) Boyle, Brendan Delgado Kaptur Bush Escobar Kirkpatrick DesJarlais Kelly (MS) Smith (NE) F. Demings Keating Bustos Eshoo Krishnamoorthi Diaz-Balart Kelly (PA) Smith (NJ) Brown DeSaulnier Kelly (IL) Butterfield Espaillat Kuster Donalds Kim (CA) Smucker Brownley Deutch Khanna Carbajal Evans Lamb Duncan Kinzinger Spartz Bush Dingell Kildee Ca´ rdenas Fletcher Langevin Dunn Kustoff Stauber Bustos Doggett Kilmer Carter (LA) Foster Larsen (WA) Ellzey LaHood Steel Butterfield Doyle, Michael Kim (NJ) Cartwright Frankel, Lois Larson (CT) Emmer LaMalfa Stefanik Carbajal F. Kind Case Gallego Lawrence Estes Lamborn Steil Ca´ rdenas Escobar Kirkpatrick Casten Garamendi Lawson (FL) Fallon Latta Steube Carson Eshoo Krishnamoorthi Castor (FL) Garcı´a (IL) Lee (CA) Feenstra LaTurner Stewart Carter (LA) Espaillat Kuster Castro (TX) Garcia (TX) Lee (NV) Ferguson Letlow Taylor Cartwright Evans Lamb Chu Golden Leger Fernandez Fischbach Long Tenney Case Fletcher Langevin Cicilline Gomez Levin (CA) Fitzgerald Loudermilk Thompson (PA) Casten Foster Larsen (WA) Clark (MA) Gonzalez, Levin (MI) Fitzpatrick Lucas Tiffany Castor (FL) Frankel, Lois Larson (CT) Clarke (NY) Vicente Lieu Fleischmann Luetkemeyer Timmons Castro (TX) Gallego Lawrence Cleaver Gottheimer Lofgren Fortenberry Mace Turner Chu Garamendi Lawson (FL) Clyburn Green, Al (TX) Lowenthal Foxx Malliotakis Upton Cicilline Garcı´a (IL) Lee (CA) Cohen Grijalva Luria Franklin, C. Mann Valadao Clark (MA) Garcia (TX) Lee (NV) Connolly Harder (CA) Lynch Scott Massie Van Drew Clarke (NY) Gomez Leger Fernandez Cooper Hayes Malinowski Fulcher Mast Van Duyne Cleaver Gonzalez, Levin (CA) Correa Higgins (NY) Maloney, Gaetz McCarthy Wagner Clyburn Vicente Levin (MI) Costa Himes Carolyn B. Gallagher McCaul Walberg Cohen Gottheimer Lieu

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Johnson (GA) O’Halleran McCollum Quigley Thompson (MS) Horsford Lesko Smith (WA) Davis, Rodney Johnson (LA) Obernolte McEachin Raskin Titus Houlahan Pence Dean Johnson (OH) Ocasio-Cortez McGovern Rice (NY) Tlaib DeFazio Johnson (SD) Omar McNerney Ross Tonko b 1400 DeGette Johnson (TX) Owens Meeks Roybal-Allard Torres (CA) DeLauro Jones Palazzo Meng Ruiz Torres (NY) So the resolution was agreed to. DelBene Jordan Pallone Mfume Ruppersberger Trahan The result of the vote was announced Delgado Joyce (OH) Palmer Moore (WI) Rush Trone as above recorded. Demings Joyce (PA) Panetta Morelle Ryan Underwood A motion to reconsider was laid on DeSaulnier Kahele Pappas Moulton Sa´ nchez Vargas DesJarlais Kaptur Pascrell Mrvan Sarbanes Veasey the table. Deutch Katko Payne Murphy (FL) Scanlon Vela MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Diaz-Balart Keating Perlmutter Nadler Schakowsky Vela´ zquez RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Dingell Keller Peters Napolitano Schiff Wasserman Doggett Kelly (IL) Pfluger Neal Schneider Schultz Armstrong Kirkpatrick Reschenthaler Donalds Kelly (MS) Phillips Neguse Schrier Waters (Timmons) (Stanton) (Meuser) Doyle, Michael Kelly (PA) Pingree Newman Scott (VA) Watson Coleman Babin Lawson (FL) Rush F. Khanna Pocan Norcross Scott, (Arrington) (Evans) (Underwood) Duncan Kildee Porter O’Halleran Sewell Wexton Barraga´ n McCaul (Salazar) Ryan (Kildee) Dunn Kilmer Posey Ocasio-Cortez Sherman Wild (Gallego) McEachin Sires (Pallone) Ellzey Kim (CA) Pressley Omar Sherrill Williams (GA) Beyer (Connolly) (Wexton) Stefanik Emmer Kim (NJ) Price (NC) Pallone Sires Wilson (FL) Butterfield McHenry (Smucker) Escobar Kind Quigley Panetta Slotkin Yarmuth (Kildee) (Cammack) Torres (NY) Eshoo Kinzinger Raskin Fulcher (Johnson Meng (Jeffries) (Jeffries) Espaillat Kirkpatrick Reed NAYS—212 (OH)) Napolitano Estes Krishnamoorthi Reschenthaler ´ Wilson (FL) Grijalva (Garcıa (Correa) Evans Kuster Rice (NY) Aderholt Franklin, C. Lucas (IL)) Payne (Pallone) (Hayes) Allen Scott Luetkemeyer Fallon Kustoff Rice (SC) Amodei Fulcher Mace f Feenstra LaHood Rodgers (WA) Armstrong Gaetz Malliotakis Ferguson Lamb Rogers (AL) Arrington Gallagher Mann FEDERAL ROTATIONAL CYBER Fischbach Lamborn Rogers (KY) Fitzgerald Langevin Rose Babin Garbarino Massie WORKFORCE PROGRAM ACT OF Bacon Garcia (CA) Mast Fitzpatrick Larsen (WA) Rosendale Baird Gibbs McCarthy 2021 Fleischmann Larson (CT) Ross Balderson Gimenez McCaul The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Fletcher Latta Rouzer Banks Gohmert McClain Fortenberry LaTurner Roybal-Allard Barr Golden McClintock ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Foster Lawrence Ruiz Bentz Gonzales, Tony McHenry ished business is the vote on the mo- Foxx Lawson (FL) Ruppersberger Bergman Gonzalez (OH) McKinley tion to suspend the rules and pass the Frankel, Lois Lee (CA) Rush Good (VA) Meijer Franklin, C. Lee (NV) Ryan Bice (OK) bill (H.R. 3599) to establish a Federal Biggs Gooden (TX) Meuser Scott Leger Fernandez Salazar ´ Bilirakis Gosar Miller (IL) rotational cyber workforce program for Fulcher Letlow Sanchez Bishop (NC) Granger Miller (WV) the Federal cyber workforce, and for Gaetz Levin (CA) Sarbanes Boebert Graves (LA) Miller-Meeks Gallagher Levin (MI) Scalise Graves (MO) Moolenaar other purposes, as amended, on which Gallego Lieu Scanlon Bost the yeas and nays were ordered. Brady Green (TN) Mooney Garamendi Lofgren Schakowsky Brooks Greene (GA) Moore (AL) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Garbarino Long Schiff Griffith Buchanan Moore (UT) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Garcia (CA) Loudermilk Schneider Grothman Mullin Garcı´a (IL) Lowenthal Schrader Buck Guest Murphy (NC) question is on the motion offered by Garcia (TX) Lucas Schrier Bucshon Guthrie Nehls Gibbs Luetkemeyer Schweikert Budd the gentlewoman from the District of Hagedorn Newhouse Gimenez Luria Scott (VA) Burchett Columbia (Ms. NORTON) that the House Harris Norman Gohmert Lynch Scott, Austin Burgess Harshbarger Nunes suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Golden Mace Scott, David Calvert Hartzler Obernolte amended. Gomez Malinowski Sewell Cammack Hern Owens Gonzales, Tony Malliotakis Sherman Carl The vote was taken by electronic de- Herrell Palazzo Gonzalez (OH) Maloney, Sherrill Carter (GA) vice, and there were—yeas 410, nays 15, Herrera Beutler Palmer Gonzalez, Carolyn B. Simpson Carter (TX) Hice (GA) Perry not voting 6, as follows: Vicente Maloney, Sean Sires Cawthorn Higgins (LA) Pfluger [Roll No. 307] Gooden (TX) Mann Slotkin Chabot Hill Posey Gottheimer Manning Smith (MO) Cheney Hinson Reed YEAS—410 Granger Mast Smith (NE) Cline Hollingsworth Reschenthaler Adams Blumenauer Carter (GA) Graves (LA) Matsui Smith (NJ) Cloud Hudson Rice (SC) Aderholt Blunt Rochester Carter (LA) Graves (MO) McBath Smith (WA) Clyde Huizenga Rodgers (WA) Aguilar Bonamici Carter (TX) Green (TN) McCarthy Smucker Cole Issa Rogers (AL) Allen Bost Cartwright Green, Al (TX) McCaul Soto Comer Jackson Rogers (KY) Allred Bourdeaux Case Griffith McClain Spanberger Crawford Jacobs (NY) Rose Amodei Bowman Casten Grijalva McCollum Spartz Crenshaw Johnson (LA) Rosendale Armstrong Boyle, Brendan Castor (FL) Grothman McEachin Speier Curtis Johnson (OH) Rouzer Arrington F. Castro (TX) Guest McGovern Stansbury Davidson Johnson (SD) Roy Auchincloss Brady Cawthorn Guthrie McKinley Stanton Davis, Rodney Jordan Rutherford Axne Brooks Chabot Hagedorn McNerney Stauber DesJarlais Joyce (OH) Salazar Babin Brown Cheney Harder (CA) Meijer Steel Diaz-Balart Joyce (PA) Scalise Bacon Brownley Chu Harris Meng Stefanik Donalds Katko Schrader Baird Buchanan Cicilline Harshbarger Meuser Steil Duncan Keller Schweikert Balderson Buck Clark (MA) Hartzler Mfume Steube Dunn Kelly (MS) Scott, Austin Banks Bucshon Clarke (NY) Hayes Miller (IL) Stevens Ellzey Kelly (PA) Sessions Barr Budd Cleaver Hern Miller (WV) Stewart Emmer Kim (CA) Simpson Barraga´ n Burchett Cline Herrell Miller-Meeks Strickland Estes Kinzinger Smith (MO) Bass Burgess Cloud Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Suozzi Fallon Kustoff Smith (NE) Beatty Bush Clyburn Hice (GA) Mooney Swalwell Feenstra LaHood Smith (NJ) Bentz Bustos Clyde Higgins (LA) Moore (AL) Takano Ferguson LaMalfa Smucker Bera Butterfield Cohen Higgins (NY) Moore (UT) Taylor Fischbach Lamborn Spartz Bergman Calvert Cole Hill Moore (WI) Thompson (CA) Fitzgerald Latta Stauber Beyer Cammack Comer Himes Morelle Thompson (MS) Fitzpatrick LaTurner Steel Bice (OK) Carbajal Connolly Hinson Moulton Thompson (PA) Fleischmann Letlow Stefanik Bilirakis Ca´ rdenas Cooper Hollingsworth Mrvan Timmons Fortenberry Long Steil Bishop (GA) Carl Correa Horsford Mullin Titus Foxx Loudermilk Steube Bishop (NC) Carson Costa Houlahan Murphy (FL) Tlaib

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:05 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.007 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 Tonko Vela Westerman SECTION 1. TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PUBLIC this Chamber. Regrettably, that appar- Torres (CA) Vela´ zquez Wexton DEBT LIMIT. Torres (NY) Wagner ently is not the case this time. Wild (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3101(b) of title 31, Our Democratic Caucus, with some Trahan Walberg Williams (GA) , shall not apply for the pe- Trone Walorski Williams (TX) riod beginning on the date of the enactment of hope and help, I believe, from the Re- Turner Waltz Wilson (FL) publicans at the right moment, will Underwood Wasserman this Act and ending on December 16, 2022. Wilson (SC) (b) SPECIAL RULE RELATING TO OBLIGATIONS meet the moment and prevent a dev- Upton Schultz Wittman Valadao Waters ISSUED DURING EXTENSION PERIOD.—Effective astating financial catastrophe. We will Womack Van Drew Watson Coleman on December 17, 2022, the limitation in effect Yarmuth take the action necessary to protect Van Duyne Webster (FL) Young under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States businesses, workers, and families. Vargas Welch Code, shall be increased to the extent that— When Americans’ jobs and retirement Veasey Wenstrup Zeldin (1) the face amount of obligations issued savings are on the line, we are going to NAYS—15 under chapter 31 of such title and the face make sure we do what is necessary to Biggs LaMalfa Roy amount of obligations whose principal and in- terest are guaranteed by the United States Gov- prevent disaster. Boebert Massie Rutherford Madam Speaker, I encourage every Good (VA) McClintock Sessions ernment (except guaranteed obligations held by Gosar Norman Tenney the Secretary of the Treasury) outstanding on Member to support this critical meas- Greene (GA) Perry Tiffany December 17, 2022, exceeds ure, and I reserve the balance of my NOT VOTING—6 (2) the face amount of such obligations out- time. standing on the date of the enactment of this Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield Jackson McHenry Pence Lesko Meeks Weber (TX) Act. myself such time as I may consume. (c) EXTENSION LIMITED TO NECESSARY OBLI- Madam Speaker, today’s debt ceiling b 1416 GATIONS.—An obligation shall not be taken into issue is a political and economic crisis Messrs. BABIN and ARRINGTON account under subsection (b)(1) unless the of the Democrats’ own making. They changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to issuance of such obligation was necessary to have known for 2 years this day was fund a commitment incurred pursuant to law by ‘‘yea.’’ the Federal Government that required payment coming. They never even bothered to So (two-thirds being in the affirma- before December 17, 2022. a budget for the government, tive) the rules were suspended and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill, much less pass it, and never lifted a bill, as amended, was passed. finger to start the bipartisan discus- The result of the vote was announced as amended, shall be debatable for 1 hour equally divided and controlled by sions on how to raise the debt ceiling as above recorded. while addressing America’s exploding A motion to reconsider was laid on the chair and ranking minority mem- ber of the Committee on Ways and national debt. the table. They have insisted on one-party rule Stated for: Means or their respective designees. The gentleman from Massachusetts all year, from an unnecessary, wasteful Mr. JACKSON. Madam Speaker, I missed $2 trillion COVID stimulus that didn’t (Mr. NEAL) and the gentleman from votes today fulfilling my official duties and stimulate the economy or defeat the meeting with constituents. Had I been present, Texas (Mr. BRADY) each will control 30 minutes. virus to a national takeover of State I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 307. and local elections, bailouts of failing PERSONAL EXPLANATION The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts. State and local governments, ignoring Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, had I been the humanitarian and security crisis at GENERAL LEAVE present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall the southern border, and the disastrous No. 305, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 306, and ‘‘yea’’ Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I ask surrender to the in Afghani- on rollcall No. 307. unanimous consent that all Members stan. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE have 5 legislative days in which to re- House Democrats have made it clear: RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS vise and extend their remarks and to We are running the place. Just sit Armstrong Kirkpatrick Reschenthaler insert extraneous material on S. 1301. down and shut up. (Timmons) (Stanton) (Meuser) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The bottom line on the debt ceiling Babin Lawson (FL) Rush objection to the request of the gen- (Arrington) (Evans) today: Democrats alone have set fire to (Underwood) tleman from Massachusetts? Barraga´ n McCaul (Salazar) Ryan (Kildee) America’s house and are now demand- (Gallego) McEachin Sires (Pallone) There was no objection. ing Republicans put it out for them. Beyer (Connolly) (Wexton) Stefanik Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield I urged Treasury Secretary Yellen, Butterfield McHenry (Smucker) myself such time as I may consume. (Kildee) (Cammack) who I respect and who has bipartisan Torres (NY) Fulcher (Johnson Meng (Jeffries) Madam Speaker, one of the essential (Jeffries) credibility, to do what the congres- (OH)) Napolitano duties of Congress is to preserve the Wilson (FL) sional Democrats have not: engage Grijalva (Garcı´a (Correa) (Hayes) full faith and credit of the United with Republicans on a reasonable (IL)) Payne (Pallone) States. Today, we will once again take f framework of financial stability for action to do precisely that. our Nation. PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A suspension of the debt ceiling will There is precedent. Secretary FOR AMERICANS ACT prevent us from defaulting on debt we Mnuchin certainly set that, reaching Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, pursuant already owe. This is not about new out repeatedly to Democrat leadership to House Resolution 688, I call up the spending. It is about investments that on these issues. bill (S. 1301) to provide for the publica- this Congress has agreed to in the past Although it should be noted, given tion by the Secretary of Health and and previously approved. the strident blame game now by Speak- Human Services of physical activity This is about what the American er PELOSI on the debt ceiling, I remem- recommendations for Americans, and family does every day. They don’t get ber February 2018 when she, Leader ask for its immediate consideration in to say: ‘‘I am not going to make my HOYER, Whip CLYBURN, and 116 other the House. credit card payment this month. I am House Democrats voted to default on The Clerk read the title of the bill. not going to make my mortgage pay- America’s debt, shut down the govern- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ment this month. Oh, maybe I won’t ment, and refuse disaster relief to dev- UNDERWOOD). Pursuant to House Reso- make my car payment this month. And astated communities across America. lution 688, an amendment in the nature I won’t honor the personal loan that I One of the Democrat leaders even of a substitute consisting of the text of signed up for.’’ said: ‘‘Republicans control the House, Rules Committee Print 117–16, is con- Our vote today is not a novel exer- the Senate, and the White House. The sidered as adopted, and the bill, as cise. Congress has addressed the debt responsibility to govern rests squarely amended, is considered read. limit 78 times since 1960 to prevent de- on their shoulders.’’ The text of the bill, as amended, is as fault, 29 times with a Democrat in the Well, right now, the Democrats con- follows: White House and 49 times with a Re- trol the House, the Senate, and the S. 1301 publican in the White House. White House. The responsibility to gov- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Ensuring that the government can fi- ern rests squarely on their shoulders. resentatives of the United States of America in nance its existing obligations is a re- I agree that Congress should not play Congress assembled, sponsibility that we share jointly in political games with the debt ceiling or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:54 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.009 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5527 ignore the danger of making perma- is to spend more and to tear out the debt of the United States, authorized nent the temporary COVID relief with brakes. by law, shall . . . not be questioned.’’ spending that will bankrupt our Nation Let’s be honest. This is an economic Madam Speaker, even by questioning in the future. and political crisis of the Democrats’ it, our credit rating was brought down Democrats control everything—the own making. There isn’t enough money when the Republicans questioned it House, the Senate, and the Presi- in America to cover what Democrats when President Obama was in office. dency—and they can easily pass the want to spend, and Americans know it. Let’s just talk about the con- debt ceiling by including it in their $31⁄2 That is why President Biden has gone sequences. Our distinguished chairman trillion tax hikes and state ex- out of his way to sell his $3.5 trillion of the Committee on Ways and Means pansion, which requires no Republican bill as not adding to the debt, saying talked about what it meant in people’s votes. the ‘‘Build Back Better agenda costs personal lives. And that is really what But rather than work together, what zero dollars,’’ a claim that ranks right we are here about, for people in their did Democrats do? As I noted, they up with: ‘‘If you like your healthcare personal lives, their financial and rammed through a partisan, nearly $2 plan, you can keep it.’’ health security. trillion so-called stimulus bill. This Unfortunately for him and for the The consequences of not lifting the was unaccountable, partisan Wash- taxpayers that will have to foot the debt ceiling would be catastrophic. The ington spending that only made mat- bill, fact-checker nonpartisan Moody’s Analytics found ters worse, especially rising inflation found this claim misleading. these consequences could include a loss of 6 million jobs, the elimination of po- for working families. b 1430 For example, in that bill, Democrats tentially $15 trillion of household undid a bipartisan agreement to pro- They said that it ‘‘would take dubi- wealth, sending the unemployment tect taxpayers against the greatest ous gimmicks that will help disguise rate surging to 9 percent, and a decline theft of American tax dollars in our the true cost of President Biden’s agen- in the real GDP of our country by 4 lifetime, which by now has lost up to da.’’ percent. $400 billion to fraud. Again, considering Democrats have What that means in people’s personal They even opened the door to greater not had a single conversation about lives, according to the Joint Economic fraud by replacing the Republican child spending, stimulus, or the debt with us Committee, default on not lifting the tax credit that rewarded work with the to date, I think they, by their behav- debt ceiling could prompt a lasting cash-for-kids welfare check program ior, have taken responsibility to pass downgrade in America’s credit, dras- with few safeguards. this by themselves. tically increasing the cost for car Stopping fraud and taking care of tax It is irresponsible to keep raising the loans—families have car loans—mort- dollars should be a bipartisan goal that debt limit, keep on spending without gages, student loans, credit card bills, would stretch the spending in the Fed- any framework, or any discussion and other borrowing. I don’t know if eral Government. Instead, Democrats about this explosion of America’s debt. there is anyone in the country who are demanding this tax and spending We need to grow the economy, con- doesn’t have such a loan, certainly binge that will kill 3 million U.S. jobs, strain our spending, work together, among America’s working families. drive prices even higher, and impose both parties together, to get our finan- In a larger sense, JPMorgan Chase the largest expansion to the welfare cial house back in order for our chil- CEO Jamie Dimon predicted that such state in our lifetime. dren and grandchildren. a default ‘‘could cause an immediate, I urge my Democrat colleagues: End Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- literally cascading catastrophe of un- the brinkmanship. We can achieve a bi- ance of my time. believable proportions and damage to partisan framework. Just look at the Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 America for 100 years. Let me repeat Republicans’ repeated efforts. minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- that: ‘‘could cause an immediate, lit- In 2016, the House passed a Ways and fornia (Ms. PELOSI), Speaker of the erally cascading catastrophe of unbe- Means bill called the Debt Manage- House, for a firm rebuttal. lievable proportions and damage to ment and Fiscal Responsibility Act, Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I America for 100 years.’’ creating a system that would have al- thank the gentleman for yielding and As I said before, it would be cata- lowed Congress to make informed deci- thank him for his masterful leadership strophic. We must act now. sions about the debt ceiling and con- of the Committee on Ways and Means Yesterday, Secretary Yellen an- sider changes before it became a crisis. to address many of the health concerns nounced that by October 18, the Treas- Yet, the Obama administration op- and climate concerns, issues of fairness ury is set to exhaust extraordinary posed the bill. in our economy in such an important measures and cash on hand, leading us Today, Democrats are hardly worried way that has been manifested in the barreling towards a default. This has about new burdens as they put the IRS rescue package and now in the Build been going on since the end of July in charge of workers’ paid family and Back Better legislation. when the debt limit expired. medical leave, or hire 80,000 new IRS Today, we come to the floor about a Addressing the debt limit is not agents, or impose IRS bank surveil- very important issue of concern on the about future spending. This is about lance on the personal and business ac- economic stability and fiscal soundness meeting the obligations that the Amer- counts of Main Street and working of our country. ican government has already incurred, families. Madam Speaker, as you recall, last including when we worked together on And Democrats won’t take up a simi- week, House Democrats honored our the bipartisan COVID relief legislation lar bill, the Debt Solution and Ac- responsibility to the American people last December. Only 3 percent of the countability Act, offered by Ways and by voting on lifting the debt ceiling current debt that we are lifting the Means Republican Representative and on a continuing resolution to keep debt ceiling to accommodate has been from Pennsylvania. government open to avoid a dev- accrued under President Biden. Democrats’ alternatives these days astating shutdown. Not one Republican A big chunk of this, though, is attrib- to a bipartisan framework range from voted to lift the debt ceiling or to keep uted to at least $2 trillion in the tax ridiculous to irresponsible. government open, even though there scam of 2017 where the Republicans One Democrat Congressman has pro- were very important measures to ad- gave 83 percent of the benefits to the posed U.S. Treasury mint a trillion- dress the needs of people affected by top 1 percent. And now we have to lift dollar coin—a trillion-dollar coin. Why Ida and to help us help the evacuees the debt ceiling to pay for that. not a quadrillion-dollar coin? from Afghanistan, and other issues in The debt limit has long been a bipar- This farfetched idea sounds about as there of concern to all Americans. tisan issue, and you could talk about brilliant as many Democrats’ own calls We all know the full faith and credit times when Democrats and Repub- to end the debt limit entirely, as the of the United States should not be licans voted against it, in part. But it Speaker has sought. questioned. This is in the Constitution. is very hard to find a time when they I think Democrats’ best answer to In the Fourteenth Amendment, Section said my vote will take down the debt Washington’s out-of-control spending 4, states: ‘‘The validity of the public limit. Democrats have never done that.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:05 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.038 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 Congress has addressed the debt limit America has long had one of the most pro- in , Social Security, and Med- 78 times, as the distinguished chairman gressive tax codes among developed nations, icaid. mentioned, since 1960; 29 times with a with higher-income people paying higher tax These catastrophic debts are growing Democrat in the White House; 49 times rates, say the Organization for Economic Co- increasingly unsustainable. And now operation & Development (OECD). under a Republican President. The top 1% pay 40% of all income taxes, the Democrats are using the debt ceil- More recently, since 2011, each of the and the top 10% pays 70% of all income ing as a blackmail to enable passage of seven times that the debt limit was ad- taxes, according to the Tax Foundation. an unaffordable so-called human infra- dressed, Congress did so on a bipartisan After the GOP Tax Cuts, the rich pay a structure bill. I still don’t quite under- basis. This includes three times under larger, not smaller, share of income taxes. stand what that means, but maybe the most recent former President when 3. False: ‘‘83% of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act they will enlighten us during the de- Democrats cooperated. (TCJA) tax cuts went to top 1%.’’ bate. We did so because the full faith and The Washington Post gave this false state- The Democrats, themselves, can’t ment ‘‘3 Pinocchios,’’ calling it a ‘‘zombie credit of the United States of America claim’’ and ‘‘galling.’’ Politifact agreed, call- honestly tell us how much this bill cannot be questioned—the Constitution ing it ‘‘misleading.’’ would cost. First, they said it was $3.5 says that—and because of all of the 4. False: ‘‘Corporate tax receipts declined trillion, then the amount was raised to consequences that would happen if we by 40% after GOP Tax Cuts.’’ over $4 trillion. And both figures, obvi- did not lift the debt ceiling. Repub- Like government revenue that reached ously, underestimate the true cost by licans’ refusal to support a suspension record levels in the two years after GOP tax trillions of dollars. of the debt limit now is cynical, hypo- reform, corporate tax receipts are higher and Then with an amazing message dis- critical, and downright dangerous. growing after TCJA, despite Democrats’ cipline, Democrats in the House, Sen- claims. As MITCH MCCONNELL himself has Corporate tax revenues this year are $285 ate, and White House, along with their said about the need to address the debt billion, 22% higher than the Obama-Biden media cheerleaders, suddenly began limit, this is what he said last time: Admin’s last year. claiming, in unison, that the bill won’t ‘‘Don’t play Russian roulette with our The Congressional Budget Office projects cost anything at all. economy.’’ Yet, that is exactly what he corporate tax revenues under TCJA will in- They previously argued that ‘‘tax the is doing: playing Russian roulette—in- crease to $379 billion in 2023—a record high. rich’’ would pay for everything. But teresting that he is playing Russian Biden’s own budget scorers project U.S. now, they have apparently conjured a roulette—with our economy and with corporate tax revenues under TCJA will reach 1.63% of GDP by 2025, higher than the true economic miracle: the financial security and the well- 1.55% average in the decade before the GOP No one will have to pay for the astro- being of America’s working families. tax cuts. nomical cost of this bill. It is Congress’ The kitchen table concerns: How are 5 Myth: ‘‘55 profitable U.S. corporations first self-financing, multi-trillion-dol- they going to pay the bills? Well, now paid no taxes last year.’’ lar spending plan. It is amazing that no the interest rate will be higher if the This is an unverifiable claim by a far-left ever figured this Republicans prevail. group (ITEP) using flawed methodology. It is out before. That is why today, we will pass this not based on actual tax data—taxpayer data Now that the Democrats are full of suspension of the debt limit. Demo- is private and most 2020 tax corporate re- their new socialist colleagues, you turns have yet to be filed. crats are for the people and will never This group confuses the difference between have finally achieved the Marxist let the full faith and credit of the taxable income and financial statement re- dream of abolishing money. United States be questioned because we ports. The bill itself is the mother of all so- take an oath to the Constitution of the Similar reports that U.S. multinational cialist spending programs. It is as if United States—and that is an oath that corporations only pay very low tax rates on the Democrats are rejecting all fiscal we always intend to uphold—and be- their earnings overseas are flawed either by restraint and decided that they had one cause we have a responsibility to the double-counting, faulty methodology, or shot to turn America into a socialist health and well-being of America’s cherry-picked data. 6. Myth: ‘‘The Death Tax only impacts two . working families, and this would have of every 1,000 taxpayers who die.’’ Madam Speaker, I reject that trans- a disastrous effect on them. Relatively few estates pay the Death Tax, formation and the spending gimmicks Madam Speaker, I salute the distin- but many more file estate tax returns, and needed to enact it. I urge all Members guished chairman once again, and I millions of farms and other family busi- to vote against this scheme and vote urge—and hopefully—a strong bipar- nesses are forced to waste precious time and down the increase in the debt limit. tisan vote on this legislation. money to avoid a mistake that will result in Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I in- a confiscatory tax bill from the IRS. minutes to the gentleman from Cali- The Death Tax crushes investment in clude in the RECORD this fact-check workers & expanded operations, harms fornia (Mr. THOMPSON), a very capable from The Washington Post about this growth & opportunity. member of the Committee on Ways and claim we just heard, that 83 percent of The Death Tax ranks as a devastatingly in- Means. the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went to the efficient tax since it raises a very small Mr. THOMPSON of California. top 1 percent. They gave that false amount of revenue while placing a very large Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- statement ‘‘3 Pinocchios,’’ calling it a burden on farms and other family businesses. tleman for yielding and his great lead- ‘‘zombie claim’’ and ‘‘galling.’’ In fact, the Cato Institute says the Death ership in regard to the issues that we PolitiFact agreed, calling it ‘‘mis- Tax ‘‘is anti-saving and anti-investment,’’ are dealing with today. leading.’’ encourages ‘‘wealthy folks to consume their Madam Speaker, I rise in support of wealth before death,’’ and does nothing for [From the Washington Post] U.S. long-term growth. this legislation. THE PINOCCHIO SIX: MYTHS, LIES & DEBUNKED A growing number of women- and minor- Madam Speaker, our national debt CLAIMS ABOUT TAXES ity-owned businesses are finding themselves rose $7.8 trillion under the last Presi- 1. False: Biden: ‘‘All of [GOP Tax Cuts] subject to the Death Tax as they try to build dent, a Republican President. My Re- went to folks at the top and corporations wealth for the first time and pass it on to the publican colleagues voted for that that pay no taxes.’’ next generation. spending; raising the debt ceiling is The Washington Post fact check gave this Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield about paying those bills. But my Re- ‘‘4 Pinocchios,’’ saying this is ‘‘simply wrong’’ and ‘‘clearly false.’’ 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- publican colleagues who claim to be Three of every four dollars in the 2017 tax fornia (Mr. NUNES). the party of fiscal responsibility don’t cuts went to individuals, cutting taxes for Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, I thank want to pay their bills. the lowest-income Americans by 10% while the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BRADY) Well, the Republicans are risking cutting taxes for the top 1% by less than for yielding. economic Armageddon to score polit- one-half of 1%. Madam Speaker, I rise today and op- ical points against a Democratic Presi- In the 2017 GOP tax reform, corporations pose the Democrat’s latest socialist dent. If we don’t pass this bill, unem- effectively paid for 85% of their tax cuts thanks to eliminating special tax provisions spending spree. ployment numbers will skyrocket, and broadening the U.S. tax base. Today, the Federal Government pre- markets will tumble, Social Security 2. Myth: ‘‘The wealthy don’t pay their ‘fair sides over nearly $30 trillion in debt payments will be delayed, borrowing share.’ ’’ and $100 trillion of unfunded liabilities costs will go up, so that means for car

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But unless and as much as $15 trillion in household Madam Speaker, it is time to stop until we do that, we need to meet our wealth; cause the unemployment to playing games, political games, and obligations and be able to protect the surge to 9 percent; and send global fi- raise the ceiling, as we have done many full faith and credit of the United nancial markets into chaos. times before in a bipartisan way. States, and I hope we do that in a more Republicans must work and be real Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield honest basis. with Democrats to address the debt 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield limit to ensure that hardworking West (Mrs. MILLER). 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mis- Americans, businesses, and commu- Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia. souri (Mr. SMITH), the ranking Repub- nities across the country do not pay Madam Speaker, let us be clear. My lican of the Budget Committee. the price. colleagues across the aisle want to Mr. SMITH of . Madam Raising the debt limit is the only re- raise the debt ceiling to pay for their Speaker, I truly hope that my Demo- sponsible thing to do. 3.5 trillion tax and spending spree. crat colleagues don’t believe the gar- Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield In my home State of West Virginia bage that they have been spouting, but 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kan- and across the country, people are pay- I would say that they probably do. Un- sas (Mr. ESTES). ing more for gas, groceries, and other fortunately, for months Democrats Mr. ESTES. Madam Speaker, I rise everyday items because of the liberals’ have been pursuing a radical partisan today to oppose this disastrous at- reckless spending. agenda that contains the most expen- tempt to suspend the debt ceiling. Taxpayers are sick of footing the bill sive piece of legislation in the history For the past 9 months, the Democrat- for the terrible policies which continue of Congress, all while ignoring our Na- led House has made spending trillions to make the problem of inflation even tion’s debt. Now they are scrambling. of dollars on Big Government socialist worse. First they claimed it was Repub- and Green New Deal programs their Americans shouldn’t have to pay for licans’ responsibility to cosign a loan priority. They have done this while ig- the consequences of Democrats’ out-of- for their reckless spending bill, even noring so many critical needs of our touch actions. Democrats are respon- though they control the White House, country, which has led to a crisis at sible for the spending, and they need to the House, and the Senate. Then they our southern border, runaway infla- take responsibility for the borrowing. tried adding a debt ceiling increase to tion, rising crime, workforce shortages, This entire Congress, House Democrats a bill to keep the government open, and a disastrous retreat from Afghani- have chosen to go it alone and push knowing it would fall on its face in the stan. through liberal items without any Re- . For the most part, my colleagues on publican input. Then they argued there wasn’t the left have simply ignored these cri- The liberals have managed to spend enough time to raise the debt limit on ses, while Republicans have introduced trillions by themselves. They can raise their own, even though they have time commonsense legislation and pushed the debt ceiling alone, too. Socialism and they have tools to do it. In fact, the administration to answer for these has a price tag. It is time the Demo- last weekend the House Budget Repub- very real and concerning issues. crats learn that lesson. licans gave Democrats a chance to ad- But today we are facing a crisis by b 1445 dress the debt limit by demanding their own creation that they cannot ig- Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 their budget in a markup be revised. nore: suspending the debt ceiling when minutes to the gentleman from They refused. Then we offered to post- we already have $28 trillion in debt. (Mr. BLUMENAUER), whose work on in- pone the markup for just 48 hours to Some of my colleagues have even sug- frastructure is a model for the Nation. allow them to address the debt limit in gested that we should abandon the debt Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, reconciliation. limit altogether, giving the Federal I appreciate the gentleman’s courtesy Since you love to do everything else Government no safeguards to prevent and his leadership on this issue. I agree in reconciliation, why not to raise the ballooning debt and damaging the with his comments earlier. people’s debt? You are spending it. It is United States’ credit rating. The notion that somehow this is a time for you to get a loan for it. Folks, Families, farmers, businesses, and wild, Democratic, socialist spending we are in a crisis right now. My coun- even State and local governments have spree and we need to raise the debt terpart on the House Budget Com- to live within their means and make ceiling to deal with it is patently false. mittee made the statement: We should responsible financial decisions to be I just note that there was $5 trillion raise the debt a gazillion dollars. successful, but the attitude in Wash- that was spent recently in the end of This is what we are dealing with, ington continues to pass on massive the Trump administration and recently folks. The America people are fed up. debt to future generations in exchange here dealing with the COVID crisis. They want fiscal accountability. We for our current lifestyle. Much of that spending was passed on need a reasonable body in this House. But we aren’t looking at this debt a bipartisan basis. It wasn’t wild so- Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 crisis in a vacuum. We could be voting cialist spending. These are funds that minutes to the gentleman from Illinois on $5.5 trillion in more spending soon if the American people desperately need- (Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS), a member of the Speaker PELOSI can pull together her ed. Ways and Means Committee, a cham- caucus. The dismissive comment about cash pion of the underserved. Suspending the debt ceiling while for kids—give me a break. Being able Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. also proposing trillions in new spend- to provide 69 million American chil- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- ing is reckless. Every American, adult dren with monthly payments has re- port of this legislation. and child, already bears the burden of sulted in lifting almost half of poor This is legislation that protects the about $85,000 each. Raising the debt children out of poverty, and it is wildly full faith and credit of our Nation; that ceiling is about future spending. An un- popular by the American public. This is protects the well-being of millions of limited debt ceiling until December of not reckless. This is reasonable. It is our most vulnerable citizens, including 2022 would result in a massive increase more necessary now than ever. seniors receiving Social Security, vet- in spending by the Democrats. I do hope we are able to move for- erans, servicemembers, small busi- The last debt ceiling increase covered ward with the broad outline of pro- nesses, as well as physicians treating all of the spending done during the grams moving forward for infrastruc- Medicare and Medicaid patients; and Trump administration and for the first ture, the environment, and fighting the that protects our economic recovery 7 months of the Biden administration. . In the meantime, we and the global financial system. We can’t just keep kicking the can must and we will meet our obligations The refusal of Republican leadership down the road for future generations to to pay for money that the Congress has to extend the debt limit threatens cat- figure out. We need to stop the reckless already spent. astrophic damage to America and spending, taxing, and borrowing now.

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Madam Madam Speaker, I am strongly op- children. James Madison said: ‘‘ . . . a Speaker, the Republican Party is, in posed to the Democrats’ radical social- public debt is a public curse, and in a fact, the party of debt and deficit. Ron- ist agenda, and I oppose this bill which Republican Government a greater ald Reagan, a Republican, grew the def- will help them advance that agenda. curse than any other.’’ icit to $152 billion. Bush 1, a Repub- Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield Trillions of dollars have been spent. lican, grew that deficit to $290 billion. 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from We were promised bipartisanship and President Clinton, a Democrat, wiped Washington (Ms. DELBENE), a member restoration of unity in this place. We out the entirety of the deficit and gave of the Ways and Means Committee, are jamming more bipartisan spending $128 billion surplus to Bush 2, a Repub- chief architect of the child credit ex- bills starting with COVID, which was a lican, who turned that $128 billion sur- pansion. bailout of union pensions and which plus into a $1.4 trillion deficit. Obama, Ms. DELBENE. Madam Speaker, I rise was a bailout of blue States and Demo- a Democrat, cut the Bush deficit of $1.4 today and ask this body to keep in crat-run cities. Very little went to trillion to $600 billion, from which mind four numbers: 6 million, 9, 15 tril- COVID. That is deception. Trump, a Republican, grew that deficit lion, and 4. Moody’s predicts that if We are accelerating what Admiral to $1 trillion. Congress fails to address the debt ceil- Mullin said was the greatest threat to Over the past 60 years, Democrats ing, we will lose 6 million jobs, reach a the United States. He said that the have created 21 million more jobs than 9 percent unemployment rate, wipe out greatest threat to our national secu- Republicans. Annual economic growth $15 trillion in household wealth, and rity was our national debt. So we is almost double. The Democratic see a decline in real GDP of 4 percent. promised the cradle-to-grave cash, en- Party continues the clean up the mess That would trigger a global market titlements, and more handouts without that the Republicans have made. And panic not seen since the 2008 financial any regard to responsibility and with- the Republicans are running away from crisis. The brinkmanship that has been out any requirement for work, and we the mess that they are responsible for. displayed by my colleagues on the are going to bankrupt the next genera- Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield other side of the aisle is really incom- tion. We are going to steal from them 2 minutes to the gentleman from Penn- prehensible, but also dangerous. what we have enjoyed. sylvania (Mr. SMUCKER). The debt limit has long been a bipar- This is not a profile in courage. Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, tisan issue. Each of the last seven Madam Speaker, I urge my col- there are several problems with what I times the debt limit has been ad- leagues to reconsider all of this spend- am hearing on the floor today. One, dressed, it was on a bipartisan basis. ing that is bankrupting the country, this is a blank check for Democrats to Putting politics ahead of the country is and I urge them to vote ‘‘no’’ on the continue to spend at unprecedented the exact kind of cynicism that makes reconciliation bill. levels. They talk about this spending American people sick. And as a former Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 for previous expenditures. Not true. business leader, these are the games minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- This doesn’t even set a limit. This that keep our business community fornia (Ms. CHU), who is a very capable would suspend completely the debt from being able to invest, to innovate, member of the Ways and Means Com- limit until December 16, 2022. They can and grow. mittee. spend as much as they want. It is a big So I say to my colleagues, it is your Ms. CHU. Madam Speaker, I rise problem. duty to extend the debt ceiling and today in support of doing what every Number two. Democrats aren’t talk- protect the American people from an adult is expected to do: pay their bills. ing about finding ways to reduce the economic crash. The Joint Economic That means raising the debt limit. debt. We must tackle that problem. Committee, which we all depend on for Let’s be clear: this is not about new Rather, they believe that they can advice and guidance, predicts a default spending. This has nothing to do with spend their way into a prosperous econ- will result in a lasting downgrade of any of our plans for new investments in omy. In fact, they are attempting to America’s credit, drastically increas- infrastructure. Those plans are all paid completely erode the foundation of our ing costs for car loans, mortgages, stu- for through other means. When we society that has been built on indi- dent loans, and credit. raise the debt ceiling, it is so we can vidual freedom and personal responsi- Six million jobs, a 9 percent unem- pay the bills for money we have al- bility, and they want to pave the way ployment rate, $15 trillions in house- ready spent. That means the reason we for the radical socialist agenda. hold wealth, and a decline in real GDP need to raise the debt ceiling right now Unfortunately, we are already seeing of 4 percent is what is at stake. We is to pay Donald Trump’s bills—which, the economic damage from their disas- must vote ‘‘yes.’’ as usual, he would rather leave unpaid. trous policies. Inflation is showing a 4 Under the last administration, the percent increase year to date. Con- b 1500 deficit grew every year, totaling over sumer price inflation is higher than Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield $7 trillion in debt increases, requiring that. That is more than double the 2 minutes to the gentleman from west Congress to raise the debt ceiling three Federal Reserve’s 2 percent goal. Those Texas (Mr. ARRINGTON). times. increases are being felt in my district; Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, it And why was that? they are being felt across the country; is not our duty to raise the debt limit; Because the 2017 GOP tax scam used and they are essentially a hidden tax it is our duty to not spend so reck- the reconciliation process to spend $2 on the American people. lessly and so egregiously and irrespon- trillion on tax cuts for corporations Another problem we have, while they sibly that we bankrupt this country, and the wealthy that were not paid for. are attempting to spend even more and we rob our children of their free- The American people were told that money, cause even more economic doms and the opportunities that we the tax cuts would pay for themselves, harm, they will further degrade con- have all been blessed with as Ameri- but that was a lie. And now the bill fidence in the dollar. cans. That is our duty. comes due. Again. And, finally, another problem. This is I won’t give Republicans a pass on But this time the Republicans are re- an exercise in futility, and they know this, Madam Speaker. This place is bro- fusing to even allow a vote. It is not it. They know that this bill is very un- ken. We play by a different set of that they are choosing to vote ‘‘no’’, likely to pass in the Senate. So this is rules—if we are honest—than the which would be their prerogative, even simply to score cheap political points American people. The pay-fors just for if it is political and insincere. Instead, today. the infrastructure bill are total jokes. they are filibustering to prevent us

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It is our responsi- wealthiest people and to raise taxes on pay the bills for the old debt that was bility to pay the government’s bills no regular Americans by trying to upend already rung up under all of the pre- matter who is in charge. our initiative to provide, for example, vious administrations combined, in- Madam Speaker, if you can vote to the child tax credit and to blackmail cluding, and especially, the last one. give tax cuts to billionaire amateur as- us into not providing those benefits. That is what this is about. tronauts like and Elon We have heard a great deal, Madam Are we going to pay our bills? Musk, then you can vote to pay the bill Speaker, about how this will hurt the Of course, the answer is yes. I have for it. It is that simple. markets and how this will create voted to raise the debt ceiling under a Madam Speaker, I urge my col- chaos, but who will really pay the Democratic administration, and I have leagues to support this legislation. price? done it under a Republican administra- Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield It is everyday people and ordinary tion because it is the responsible thing 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ne- people, those Social Security recipi- to do. braska (Mr. SMITH), who is the ranking ents and veterans whose benefits will But the second thing is the future. member of the tax policy sub- be delayed; people who won’t be able to Why do we constantly keep finding committee. get a car or a washer and dryer at a ourselves in this rather bizarre, coun- Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam reasonable interest rate; and those terproductive debate that achieves Speaker, I would like to state for the thousands of people who will lose jobs. nothing? record the prior remarks shared were That is where the damage will come in. We always know the debt ceiling is inaccurate. Madam Speaker, instead of paying ultimately going to be raised. The fact of the matter is, the Tax these partisan games, I urge my col- The question is: How much of a polit- Cuts and Jobs Act actually resulted in leagues across the aisle to act respon- ical game of chicken will we have to go more revenues to the Treasury. Let’s sibly. The full faith and credit of the through? not forget that. And the fact of the United States should never be put in And that game of chicken comes at a matter is, a growing economy will do jeopardy. And by the way, people are real cost. The last time the United far more for the American people than not leverage. States came close to not raising the new government programs that we Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I re- debt ceiling was exactly 10 years ago. can’t afford. serve the balance of my time. The GAO found the cost at $1.3 billion, We are standing here now, and of Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 and, my God, just imagine if ever a course, I think we should make good on minute to the gentleman from Michi- miscalculation brought about an occa- our debts and make good on our obliga- gan (Mr. KILDEE), who is always a sion in which by accident we truly tions. This bill is not the solution. In- champion of the industrial heartland. didn’t raise the debt ceiling. stead of focusing on basics of gov- Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I When on the Ways and Means Com- erning, the majority has chosen to thank my friend and chairman for mittee I asked Secretary Mnuchin spend the past 10 months kind of argu- yielding time. what would happen, he replied that the ing here and there—a lot actually— Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- consequences would be so dire he first passing their $2 trillion inflation port of this legislation to protect the couldn’t even imagine them. catalyst at the beginning of the year, American economy, to save it from ca- So let’s fix this. I have a piece of leg- and now arguing among themselves tastrophe, and to prevent a default on islation with Budget Committee Chair- how to spend another $5 trillion. the obligations of the United States of man YARMUTH that would take this out This bill is clearly not the solution. America. The full faith and credit of of the political sphere. It would This bill isn’t bipartisan. It was the United States can’t be questioned. depoliticize it. And instead, make this brought to the floor solely by Demo- The full faith and credit of the United the responsibility of the Treasury Sec- crats and reflects their take-it-or- States should never be a partisan ques- retary—Democratic Treasury Sec- leave-it approach to governing. It does tion. retary today, Republican Treasury Sec- nothing to address our Nation’s spend- We have passed action to address the retary tomorrow. That would be the re- ing problem. It is a blank check which debt limit 78 times—29 times with a sponsible approach and end this game allows the majority to spend as much Democrat in White House and 49 times once and for all. as they want in the coming months un- with a Republican in the White House. Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I re- restrained by a true debt limit for the In fact, when President Trump was in serve the balance of my time. duration of this Congress. office, Democrats helped. We cooper- Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 Democrats control government and ated, and we helped to address this minutes to the gentleman from Penn- can immediately raise the debt ceiling issue three times. sylvania (Mr. EVANS), who is a very ca- right now. There is a better way, how- Yet now they are refusing to vote and pable gentleman. He is champion of all ever, than this particular bill. refusing to support, meeting obliga- things Philadelphia, as well as quite Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. tions that we already have. A robust knowledgeable about the debt ceiling. Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 debate about the future is fine, and we Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I minutes to the gentlewoman from Wis- should have that, and we will have dis- proudly rise in strong support of this consin (Ms. MOORE), who is always the agreements. But we should never, ever, bill. We have to pay our bills and up- great champion of expanding the ever question, let anyone question the hold the full faith and credit of the earned income tax credit. promises made by the United States United States. My constituents in Ms. MOORE of . Madam Government. Philadelphia don’t get a choice. They Speaker, I rise today to urge my col- Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I re- have to pay their bills. Congress must leagues to support raising the debt serve the balance of my time. do the same. limit and to keep the main thing the Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 We are working together to finalize main thing. minutes to the gentleman from Penn- legislation to advance the Build Back I really don’t have time to address sylvania (Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE), who Better agenda that we share with the Taliban, Afghanistan, the southern is a champion of very complicated President Biden. As we do that, we border, socialism, and all the rest of issues relating to the debt ceiling. must remember we are elected to gov- the stuff that has been raised. But I do Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- ern. Let me repeat that. We are elected have time to talk about blackmail that vania. Madam Speaker, I will attempt to govern. was raised here. This is the failure to to address two things: the present and Yes, the Senate needs to act, but we join the Democrats in raising the debt the future. also must be responsible in this House. ceiling to pay for one thing: the $2 tril- First, on the present, there is no We are responsible for protecting the lion that Republicans ran up providing question, none—and let’s not let the recovering economy against the threat

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It will affect every American ness and did not want to vote to raise first-ever default in the Nation’s debt. family, as borrowing costs and unem- the debt ceiling in order to adhere to Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I re- ployment will rise and markets will the Constitution, as the leader, he serve the balance of my time. crash. voted to raise the debt ceiling, and he Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 Provoking such a financial crisis said: ‘‘We will raise the debt ceiling be- minutes to the gentleman from Illinois through such a sovereign default would cause America can’t default. That (Mr. SCHNEIDER), who is a member of be self-sabotage, and it is flirting with would be a disaster.’’ the Ways and Means Committee and brazen irresponsibility. We are better Is there any poorer recollection? well-known for his midwestern values. than that. Let’s act responsibly, do our Then for those of us who are histo- Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, job, and raise the debt ceiling. rians or love history, in 1789, Alexander today is my dad’s 88th birthday. As a Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, it is a Hamilton, the Nation’s first and great- CPA he taught me about financial re- pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gen- est Treasury Secretary, understood sponsibility. He taught me about pay- tleman from California (Mr. GOMEZ), that the path to American prosperity ing our bills on time. I am sure he whose work on USMCA was out- and greatness lay in its creditworthi- never could imagine our Congress standing. ness, which provided the affordable ac- would or could possibly put the full Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise cess to needed to fund internal faith and credit of the United States at because I have had enough of the improvements and economic growth. risk, but that is exactly the path my games. I have had enough of the bad That is why we are known as the great- colleagues on the other side of the aisle faith arguments and enough of the hy- est economy in the world. are advocating today. pocrisy when it comes to the debt limit I would venture to say to my col- The stakes could not be higher. Sec- from the other side of the aisle. leagues that the importance of what we retary Yellen has said that it would be Increasing or suspending the debt do stands on the premise of the Con- catastrophic for the United States to limit enables us to fulfill our existing stitution. We the people have formed to default on its debt. There would be financial obligations, and part of that create a more perfect Union and for the chaos in the financial markets, higher includes the Republican Donald Trump general welfare of our people. interest rates, slowed economic tax cuts from 2017, the tax cuts that Vote to increase the ability to pay growth, an estimated 6 million lost went to the top one-tenth of 1 percent our bills and stand worthy in the jobs, and $15 trillion of people’s wealth and the largest corporations. world’s eye. disappeared. That shows who they prioritized, by I want Leader MCCONNELL to remem- For the last 4 years the Republicans giving corporations permanent tax cuts ber his words. We need to do this on be- have run up our Nation’s debt. The bill while giving tax cuts to the middle half of the American people. is now due, and the Republicans want class that expire in 2025 and were so Madam Speaker, as a senior member of the to tear up the statement and throw small people didn’t even notice that Committees on the Judiciary, on Homeland away the checkbook. they were given a tax cut in their pay- Security, and on the Budget, I rise in support b 1515 checks. of the rule governing debate for RCP 117–16, Burying our heads in the sand won’t So, we are trying to fulfill the obliga- S. 1301, the ‘‘Temporary Extension of Public solve our problems, and it won’t keep tion of their tax cuts, and it does not Debt Act,’’ which provides funding to extend our creditors at bay. It will, however, authorize new spending. It doesn’t au- the national debt limit through December 16, cause catastrophic damage to our Na- thorize new spending. It doesn’t au- 2021 and avoids a wasteful, irresponsible, tion’s credibility, damage to our Na- thorize new spending. What it does is reckless threatening of one of the nation’s sin- tion’s economy, damage to our Na- helps pay for that previous spending gular indispensable assets: the full faith and tion’s future, to our children’s future. that has already occurred. credit of the United States. I urge my colleagues to put the par- I know my colleagues over here love Madam Speaker, American families do not tisanship aside, put the country first. to talk about the Pinocchios, but I get to choose which bills to pay and which Let’s vote ‘‘yes’’ on this bill and make want to say that they sit on a throne of ones to ignore; neither can the United States sure that our country pays its debts. lies, based on the arguments they have Congress without putting the nation into de- Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield been making not only in the Ways and fault for the first time in its history. 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Means Committee but the ones they Long ago, in 1789, Alexander Hamilton, the California (Mr. PANETTA) again, a very are trying to fool the American public nation’s first and greatest Treasury Secretary, knowledgeable member of the Ways with today. understood that the path to American pros- and Means Committee. If we default, it ruins the credit- perity and greatness lay in its creditworthiness Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I worthiness of the United States. It which provided the affordable access to cap- rise today to urge all of my colleagues causes our credit rating to be down- ital needed to fund internal improvements and in Congress to fulfill our obligation, graded, interest rates to increase, and economic growth. not just to the people of our districts, will make things a lot more expensive. The nation’s creditworthiness was one of its but to the people and the economy of But for them, it is okay as long as they most important national assets and according our Nation. score their political points and put the to Hamilton: ‘‘the proper funding of the present Suspending and raising the debt limit blame at the feet of the Democrats. debt, will render it a national blessing.’’ simply lets our government pay our But that is not something that we But to maintain this blessing, or to ‘‘render bills. It is a very simple responsibility should be playing with, and that is for public credit immortal,’’ Hamilton understood that has been done 78 times since 1960, both Republicans and Democrats. Do that it was necessary that: ‘‘the creation of including 49 times under Republican not play with the full faith and credit debt should always be accompanied with the administrations, and that includes of the United States. It is irrespon- means of extinguishment.’’ three times during the Trump adminis- sible, and it is beneath you to do that. In other words, to retain and enjoy the pros- tration. Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I am perity that flows from good credit, it is nec- We raise the debt ceiling because we pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- essary for a nation to pay its bills. have to take into account the spending woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), Madam Speaker, if our friends across the that we have already committed to, in- the very capable Congresswoman. aisle really want to shrink the deficit, reduce cluding this time, where 97 percent of Ms. JACKSON LEE. As a member of the national debt, practice fiscal responsibility, the spending was done during the the Budget Committee, we sat for and bring about sustained economic growth Trump administration. many hours on Saturday giving this and prosperity, there is a much better, easier, If my colleagues are concerned with Congress and the American people a and more certain way to achieve these goals fiscal responsibility, they should know budget. So I know that the discussions than by tampering with the U.S. Constitution.

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But if I am here, I want to us to keep America’s creditworthy In the 1990s under the leadership of Presi- to guarantee you that I will vote to lift status and to prohibit a national and dent Clinton the budget was balanced for four the debt limit—guarantee you. international crisis. consecutive years, the national debt was paid I said 3 years ago, I would never vote There is an urgency to our action, down, the national debt, 23 million new jobs against raising the debt limit and and we twiddle our partisan thumbs. were created, and projected surpluses ex- keeping America’s creditworthy status, Leader MCCONNELL, I am sure, has ceeded $5 trillion. never. In my view, it is intellectually been quoted frequently. I haven’t heard Under President Obama the financial crisis dishonest to do so. all the debate, but frequently. ‘‘Let me and economic meltdown inherited from his Re- This is a phony issue, and anybody make it perfectly clear. The country publican predecessor was ended, the annual who is intellectually honest with them- must never default. The debt ceiling deficit was reduced by 67 percent, the auto in- selves knows it is a phony issue be- will need to be raised.’’ That is his dustry was saved from collapse, and 15 mil- cause it has no relationship to what quote. lion jobs were created. the debt is. The debt relates to when Now, what he didn’t add was: But I In contrast, under every Republican admin- we cut revenues or spend money, not am not going to help. But I am going istration since President Reagan the size of some arbitrary limit that we theoreti- to ask my party to be irresponsible. the deficit bequeathed to his successor was cally put on our debt. We ought to be But I am going to ask my party not to substantially larger than the one he inherited, honest with the American public be- do what I say should never happen and a major economic recession occurred, and cause too many people demagogue allow the country to default. economic growth was lower than it was at the about this issue. I don’t know how you rationalize beginning of his administration. Madam Speaker, on Monday, Senate that. I don’t know how anybody with According to Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Republicans voted against keeping the intellectual honesty rationalizes that, Zandi, it would be ‘‘cataclysmic’’ for the United government open and paying the bills Madam Speaker, that you think we States to default. that our Nation has already incurred. must never default, but by the way, I Republicans know the debt ceiling needs to That was not a reflection of responsible won’t vote for it. be raised; in 2019 during the Trump Adminis- opposition in a democracy. What does that mean? What kind of tration, Majority Leader MCCONNELL and Sen- We talk about the loyal opposition. language is that? What kind of lack of ate Republicans voted to raise the debt ceil- The loyal opposition ought not to be principle is that? ing, ‘‘We raised the debt ceiling because loyal to the majority, but they ought In order to give him and his fellow America can’t default[,] that would be a dis- to be loyal to the country. Instead, Republicans one last opportunity to aster.’’ their vote is a reckless and irrational prevent a default at a time when our Madam Speaker, this debate over extending action that signaled very clearly to the recovery from the pandemic is not yet the debt limit is not about restraining future American people, the financial mar- complete and still quite fragile, today, spending, it is about paying the bills piled up kets, and the international community we are considering a clean debt limit already under both Republican and Demo- that Republicans would choose to pre- suspension, not a number, just a date, cratic administrations. cipitate an economic catastrophe for which is, by the way, what both Repub- To preserve the sanctity of the full faith and American businesses and families to licans and Democrats have used in the credit of the United States, protect American score political points against President past. jobs and businesses of all sizes, and ensure Biden and Democrats. That is what is The bill before us simply says the the continued growth of the economy, I strong- happening here today. United States of America will pay its ly support the provision in the bill before ex- Three times over the past 4 years, bills on time. What a radical propo- tending the public debt limit to December 16, House and Senate Republicans voted to sition. 2021. suspend the debt limit when President Yet, our Republican friends cannot I strongly support this legislation and urge Trump asked them to do so. I have no summon the intention to do just that. all Members to join me in voting for S. 1301, idea what President Trump is asking If Senate Republicans still cannot be the ‘‘Temporary Extension of Public Debt Act.’’ people to do at this point in time, but consistent with their own votes from Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield my experience is it is not the respon- the past 4 years, they can stand aside myself 30 seconds, and I can’t help but sible thing. and, as Leader MCCONNELL has sug- remember that, in February 2018, my Madam Speaker, when they asked gested, vote for to allow Demo- colleague from Houston, Texas, voted Democrats for our help taking that crats to pass the bill with 51 votes. At to default on America’s debt, to shut needed step in order to prevent a cata- least do that. At least have the courage down the government, and to withhold strophic default, we joined with them to allow others to display the courage disaster funding for Hurricane Harvey to vote for it. of standing up and voting for what they in our region. When Speaker Boehner could only know is absolutely essential and what I reserve the balance of my time. get 78 of his colleagues to vote with they have said is absolutely essential. Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I am him to maintain fiscal responsibility in But if you believe that the full faith very pleased to yield 1 minute to the this country, only 78—I guess 77 be- and credit of our country is worth safe- gentleman from (Mr. HOYER), cause he was the 78th—would follow. guarding, that our businesses and the majority leader, one of the most And how did those bills carry? Because working families deserve to be spared capable legislators I have known. we, in the minority, joined with Speak- unnecessary economic pain, then vote Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I er Boehner. ‘‘yes’’ on both sides of the aisle. thank the chairman of the Ways and When Speaker Ryan did the same This is not a partisan vote. This is an Means Committee for yielding. As you thing, couldn’t get the majority of his American vote. This is for our country. can tell, he is a good friend of mine, own colleagues to back him, we gave This is for our fiscal responsibility. and he uses hyperbole in introducing the necessary votes to pursue and to This is for fiscal stability. This is for me. I appreciate that. ensure fiscal responsibility. Why? Be- families. The ranking member of the Ways and cause it was the right thing to do, be- Means Committee just made a com- cause it was the necessary and respon- b 1530 ment. I don’t think anybody has clean sible thing to do. Don’t twiddle your thumbs and say it hands on this issue. I tell the ranking Treasury Secretary Yellen told us is a partisan vote. It is not. member, I don’t think anybody has yesterday that we will run out of ex- A ‘‘yes’’ vote on this bill is not a vic- clean hands. I don’t know the exact traordinary measures to forestall a de- tory for Democrats or for the Presi- voting pattern of the ranking member. fault on October 18. That is fewer than dent. It is the responsible thing to do I think he probably has been on both 20 days from today. and a victory for our country. Al- sides of this issue himself. I think I Yet, we talk about partisanship, and though we ought never to get to this have been. we accuse others of not doing it one place, we get to it all time, because we

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It is an outrageous intrusion pay our bills. myself such time as I may consume. into the private lives of all Americans. We have always come together to pay What a bunch of nonsense that we And they want to do that because they our bills. In 2017, when the debt ceiling just heard. I respect the majority lead- think they can raise money to lift the was reached, 183 Democrats, every er. I love his talk about courage and SALT cap, to give tax breaks to mil- Democrat present, voted to lift that principle and language and all of that. lionaires, to create tax havens for bil- limit, joining 133 Republicans. But what he didn’t tell you was that lionaires against the very tax hikes Resist the ill-considered parts of the in February of 2018, Speaker PELOSI, that they are proposing. Penthouse oc- argument that have been offered today he, Whip CLYBURN, 119 House Demo- cupants are cheering. The building jan- and vote for the responsible position to crats, voted to shut down this govern- itor gets nothing. raise the debt ceiling based upon the ment, to default on America’s debt, This is why they don’t want to take full faith and credit of the dollar bill and deny hurricane assistance to com- responsibility for lifting the debt ceil- that we know is redeemed everywhere munities not just in Texas, but across ing, because they have huge plans to across the globe. the country. He played politics with really harm middle-class Americans Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- America’s debt. So did many Demo- while giving huge tax breaks to their crats that day. ance of my time. While they lecture us about irrespon- friends. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pre- When Democrats want to sit down sibility, here is what we do know. This vious question is ordered on the bill, as is a dangerous, irresponsible charade. with Republicans and have a serious amended. Democrats are desperate to blame the conversation about how we raise the The question is on the third reading GOP for this when, in fact, they cre- debt ceiling, how we address the finan- of the bill. ated this economic crisis. cial stability of this country, let me The bill was ordered to be read a For 2 years, our Democrat colleagues tell you, I am in, a lot of us are in. I third time, and was read the third have known this day was coming and am hopeful someday we can get to that time. never even passed a budget. They because that is what our country de- MOTION TO COMMIT didn’t even try to pass a budget to deal serves. I will oppose this debt ceiling. Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I have with this. They never sat down with Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous a motion to commit at the desk. Republicans. They have rammed every- consent to include the text of my The SPEAKER pro tempore. The thing through this House this year. amendment in the RECORD imme- Clerk will report the motion to com- Now, even though they have all of diately prior to the vote on the motion mit. the votes they need, they are just play- to commit. The Clerk read as follows: ing political games, willing to shut The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Brady moves to commit S. 1301 down this government, willing to deny to the Committee on Ways and Means. disaster aid, willing to harm our econ- tleman from Texas? omy and working families so they There was no objection. The material previously referred to don’t have to raise this debt ceiling. Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I yield by Mr. BRADY is as follows: The truth is, they don’t want to. back the balance of my time. Strike section 1 and insert the fol- They can. They don’t want to. They are Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I yield lowing: manufacturing this crisis. They have myself the balance of my time. SECTION 1. RESTRICTION ON USE OF FUNDS TO all the votes they need. They are will- Madam Speaker, we keep hearing IMPLEMENT CERTAIN INFORMATION ing to bring this economy to the brink. from our colleagues that somehow we REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Notwithstanding any other provision They have got all the votes they need. are asking them to cosign a loan. I am of law, no funds appropriated to the All they have to do is include it in rec- prepared here to vote to lift the debt Department of the Treasury shall be onciliation. They just don’t want to. ceiling. That is the responsible posi- used to implement any new informa- They just don’t want to. tion. tion reporting requirements on inflows We could fact-check so much of what We have heard a lot today from the or outflows of deposits and withdrawals we heard today. We could spend the other side about why Democrats should in individual and business banking ac- next 2 hours on this, and we could talk shoulder the responsibility of acting counts and other financial accounts. about all of the tax breaks for the bil- responsibly in terms of governance, but The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lionaires and the wealthy in the new that is not how governing simply ant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX, the pre- spending bill that is being brought to works. vious question is ordered on the motion the floor. Trust me, this isn’t just We have been given great responsi- to commit. about past debts. This is about a green bility and privilege to serve this great The question is on the motion to light to spend America deeper and country, and that responsibility means commit. deeper and deeper into debt. making hard decisions and putting the To quote our Democrat leaders in good of the Nation ahead of all else, in- The question was taken; and the 2018: ‘‘Republicans control the House, cluding day-to-day politics. Speaker pro tempore announced that the Senate, and the White House. The So in my hand, Madam Speaker, I the noes appeared to have it. responsibility to govern rests squarely have a $1 bill. For anybody in this Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, on on their shoulders.’’ Chamber or who is watching or who has that I demand the yeas and nays. Democrats control the House, the ever had a chance to travel this great The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Senate, and the White House. This re- country of ours, you know that wher- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution sponsibility rests on their shoulders. ever you go, you can redeem this dol- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. I will tell you, Madam Speaker, at lar. The purchasing power of this dollar Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- the end of this debate, I intend to offer is well known to all. ther proceedings on this question are a motion to commit the bill to the But you know what is even more fas- postponed. Committee on Ways and Means and in- cinating about this? No matter where f clude a provision that would prohibit you travel in the world, to any nook or the IRS from implementing a bank sur- cranny of this globe, you put the dollar ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER veillance scheme. on the table and they figure out how to PRO TEMPORE The reason I am doing this is because redeem it. This argument today is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Democrats are leading a campaign to about the full faith and credit of the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair

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(3) A notification relating to the plan to titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in f mitigate, repair, or resolve each security vulnerability or defect listed in the notifica- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of DHS SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN tion required under paragraph (2). the House Budget Committee, provided that RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2021 (f) ENFORCEMENT.—In developing guidance such statement has been submitted prior to under subsection (a), the Secretary shall in- the vote on passage. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. struct covered officers with respect to— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the (1) the processes available to such officers ant to the rule, the gentleman from rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4611) to di- enforcing subsections (b) and (c); and Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON) and the rect the Secretary of Homeland Secu- (2) when such processes should be used. gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. rity to issue guidance with respect to (g) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The guidance re- GUEST) each will control 20 minutes. certain information and communica- quired under subsection (a) shall take effect The Chair recognizes the gentleman tions technology or services contracts, on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section. from Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON). and for other purposes, as amended. GENERAL LEAVE The Clerk read the title of the bill. (h) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. The text of the bill is as follows: the Comptroller General of the United States Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- H.R. 4611 shall submit to the Secretary, the Com- sent that all Members may have 5 leg- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- mittee on Homeland Security of the House of islative days in which to revise and ex- resentatives of the United States of America in Representatives, and the Committee on tend their remarks and to include ex- Congress assembled, Homeland Security and Governmental Af- traneous material on this measure. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. fairs of the Senate a report that includes— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there This Act may be cited as the ‘‘DHS Soft- (1) a review of the implementation of this section; objection to the request of the gen- ware Supply Chain Risk Management Act of tleman from Mississippi? 2021’’. (2) information relating to the engagement of the Department of Homeland Security There was no objection. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. GUIDANCE WITH RESPECT TO CER- with industry; TAIN INFORMATION AND COMMU- (3) an assessment of how the guidance Madam Speaker, I yield myself such NICATIONS TECHNOLOGY OR SERV- issued pursuant to subsection (a) complies time as I may consume. ICES CONTRACTS. with Executive Order 14208 (86 Fed. Reg. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- (a) GUIDANCE.—The Secretary of Homeland 26633; relating to improving the nation’s cy- port of H.R. 4611, the DHS Software Security, acting through the Under Sec- bersecurity); and Supply Chain Risk Management Act of retary, shall issue guidance with respect to (4) any recommendations relating to im- 2021. new and existing covered contracts. proving the supply chain with respect to cov- With each passing day, we see ered contracts. (b) NEW COVERED CONTRACTS.—In devel- cyberattacks becoming increasingly oping guidance under subsection (a), with re- (i) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: spect to each new covered contract, as a con- (1) BILL OF MATERIALS.—The term ‘‘bill of more frequent and sophisticated, pos- dition on the award of such a contract, each materials’’ means a list of the parts and ing a significant threat to homeland contractor responding to a solicitation for components (whether new or reused) of an security and the U.S. economy. such a contract shall submit to the covered end product or service, including, with re- The tactics cybercriminals use to officer— spect to each part and component, informa- steal information or disrupt access to (1) a planned bill of materials when sub- tion relating to the origin, composition, in- critical information systems are ever mitting a bid proposal; and tegrity, and any other information as deter- evolving. Many prey upon vulnerabili- (2) the certification and notifications de- mined appropriate by the Under Secretary. ties within the victim’s security meas- scribed in subsection (e). (2) COVERED CONTRACT.—The term ‘‘covered ures or the victim’s software supply (c) EXISTING COVERED CONTRACTS.—In de- contract’’ means a contract relating to the veloping guidance under subsection (a), with procurement of covered information and chain. respect to each existing covered contract, communications technology or services for The ransomware attack on the Colo- each contractor with an existing covered the Department of Homeland Security. nial Pipeline and the attempted hack contract shall submit to the covered offi- (3) COVERED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICA- of a water treatment plan in Oldsmar, cer— TIONS TECHNOLOGY OR SERVICES.—The term Florida, earlier this year, show just (1) the bill of materials used for such con- ‘‘covered information and communications how easily critical infrastructure sys- tract, upon the request of such officer; and technology or services’’ means the terms— tems can be compromised. (2) the certification and notifications de- (A) ‘‘information technology’’ (as such Last year’s compromise of the scribed in subsection (e). term is defined in section 11101(6) of title 40, SolarWinds Orion software supply (d) UPDATING BILL OF MATERIALS.—With re- United States Code); spect to a covered contract, in the case of a (B) ‘‘information system’’ (as such term is chain demonstrated how widespread change to the information included in a bill defined in section 3502(8) of title 44, United and damaging such attacks can be. of materials submitted pursuant to sub- States Code); In the SolarWinds attack, sections (b)(1) and (c)(1), each contractor (C) ‘‘telecommunications equipment’’ (as cybercriminals were able to add mali- shall submit to the covered officer the up- such term is defined in section 3(52) of the cious code to a commercial software date to such bill of materials, in a timely Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. product that was subsequently manner. 153(52))); and downloaded by several Federal agen- (e) CERTIFICATION AND NOTIFICATIONS.—The (D) ‘‘telecommunications service’’ (as such cies, including the Department of certification and notifications referred to in term is defined in section 3(53) of the Com- Homeland Security. subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2), with respect to a munications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153(53))). As the lead Federal agency for cyber- covered contract, are the following: (4) COVERED OFFICER.—The term ‘‘covered (1) A certification that each item listed on officer’’ means— security, it is important that DHS lead the submitted bill of materials is free from (A) a contracting officer of the Depart- by example, aggressively protecting its all known vulnerabilities or defects affecting ment; and own networks. the security of the end product or service (B) any other official of the Department as To that end, H.R. 4611 would enhance identified in— determined appropriate by the Under Sec- the Department’s ability to protect its (A) the National Institute of Standards and retary. networks by modernizing how it buys Technology National Vulnerability Data- (5) SOFTWARE.—The term ‘‘software’’ information and communications tech- base; and means computer programs and associated nology or services. (B) any database designated by the Under data that may be dynamically written or H.R. 4611 directs DHS to issue De- Secretary, in coordination with the Director modified during execution. of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Se- (6) UNDER SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Under partment-wide guidance to improve curity Agency, that tracks security Secretary’’ means the Under Secretary for visibility into the supply chain for vulnerabilities and defects in open source or Management of the Department of Homeland software purchased from new and exist- third-party developed software. Security. ing contractors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.055 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 Specifically, under this legislation, The SolarWinds espionage campaign Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, on that contractors would have to provide a against the United States, which I demand the yeas and nays. bill of materials that identifies each spread surreptitiously through a soft- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- part or component of the software sup- ware product, represents the greatest ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution plied to DHS and take steps to ensure intrusion into the Federal Government 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. that each item is free from known se- in the history of the United States. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- curity vulnerabilities or defects. SolarWinds should serve as a wake- ther proceedings on this motion are The bill of materials process is akin up call. The United States Government postponed. to the listing of ingredients on a pack- can no longer take for granted the safe- f age of food. ty of the software it uses. The Federal Once DHS has this detailed supply Government must be proactive in iden- DARREN DRAKE ACT chain information, it will have far tifying and correcting cyber vulnera- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. greater visibility into what it is pur- bilities; and as the lead agency on cy- Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the chasing and installing on its networks. bersecurity, DHS in particular must rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4089) to di- emerge as the gold standard. b 1545 rect the Secretary of Homeland Secu- I am therefore proud to partner, on a rity to develop and disseminate best With this information, DHS can take bipartisan basis, with my colleague, practices for rental companies and more timely action to mitigate risks the gentleman from New York (Mr. dealers to report suspicious behavior to associated with software on its net- GARBARINO), to pass H.R. 4611, the DHS law enforcement agencies at the point work. Software Supply Chain Risk Manage- of sale of a covered rental vehicle to Importantly, H.R. 4611, which was in- ment Act of 2021. prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism troduced by my colleague from New H.R. 4611 would require the DHS using motor vehicles, and for other York (Mr. TORRES), requires DHS to in- Under Secretary for Management to purposes, as amended. struct personnel on how to enforce the issue department-wide guidance that in The Clerk read the title of the bill. new requirements to hold contractors turn requires DHS contractors to sub- The text of the bill is as follows: accountable. mit a software bill of materials, identi- H.R. 4089 Finally, the bill requires the Govern- fying the origin of each component of ment Accountability Office to review software provided to DHS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the department-wide guidance and as- DHS should know the precise origin resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, sess how it aligns with President of the software it uses; whether a soft- Biden’s recent executive order on im- ware component comes from a ques- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. proving the Nation’s cybersecurity. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Darren Drake tionable firm that fails to follow best Act’’. As the President stated in this order, practices in cybersecurity; whether it SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO CERTAIN the Federal Government must take de- comes from a hostile nation-state in- INFORMATION COLLECTED BY RENT- cisive steps to modernize its approach tent on planting back doors. AL COMPANIES AND DEALERS. to cybersecurity to keep pace with to- Homeland security can easily die in (a) DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION.— day’s dynamic and increasingly sophis- darkness, and the purpose of H.R. 4611 (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year after ticated cyber threat environment. is to bring greater light, greater trans- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- I could not agree more. parency to the software supply chains retary of Homeland Security shall develop and Enactment of H.R. 4611 would be a which for far too long have been left disseminate best practices for rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law decisive step toward improving DHS’s wide open to cyber espionage and sabo- ability to prevent, detect, and respond enforcement agencies at the point of sale of a tage. We owe it to ourselves to learn covered rental vehicle. to cyberattacks on its own networks. from the experience of SolarWinds, for (2) CONSULTATION; UPDATES.—The Secretary I urge my colleagues to support this those who fail to learn from history are shall develop and, as necessary, update the best legislation and reserve the balance of doomed to repeat it. practices described in paragraph (1) after con- my time. Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I have sultation with Federal, State, local, and Tribal Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I yield no further speakers, and I urge Mem- law enforcement agencies and relevant trans- myself such time as I may consume. bers to support this bill. I yield back portation security stakeholders. (3) GUIDANCE ON SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR.—The Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- the balance of my time. port of H.R. 4611, the DHS Software Secretary shall include, in the best practices de- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. veloped under paragraph (1), guidance on defin- Supply Chain Risk Management Act of Madam Speaker, I yield myself the bal- 2021. ing and identifying suspicious behavior in a ance of my time to close. manner that protects civil rights and civil lib- As we have seen over the past year, As the lead Federal agency for cyber- erties. our software supply chains are increas- security, DHS has taken steps to in- (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than one ingly vulnerable. It is vital that the crease public awareness of software year after the date of the enactment of this Act, Department of Homeland Security does vulnerabilities routinely exploited by the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit its part to ensure that software in use malicious cyber actors. to Congress a report on the implementation of by the Department and its contractors To identify and manage these types this section, including an assessment of— is secure. of vulnerabilities on its own network, (1) the impact of the best practices described in subsection (a) on efforts to protect the United This legislation will help DHS better DHS needs better visibility into the understand and track the software and States against terrorist attacks; and supply chains of the software it pro- (2) ways to improve and expand cooperation systems in use by its contractors so cures. and engagement between— that it can better mitigate risk within Enactment of H.R. 4611 would ensure (A) the Department of Homeland Security; the software supply chain. that DHS has access to the information (B) Federal, State, local, and Tribal law en- I urge Members to join me in sup- it needs to enhance its ability to man- forcement agencies; and porting H.R. 4611, and I reserve the bal- age the risks to its own networks. (C) rental companies, dealers, and other rel- ance of my time. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. evant rental industry stakeholders. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. 4611, and I yield back the balance of my (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) The terms ‘‘dealer’’ and ‘‘rental company’’ Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to time. the gentleman from New York (Mr. have the meanings given those terms in section The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 30102 of title 49, United States Code. TORRES), the vice chair of the Com- question is on the motion offered by (2) The term ‘‘covered rental vehicle’’ means a mittee on Homeland Security and the the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. motor vehicle that— of the bill. THOMPSON) that the House suspend the (A) is rented without a driver for an initial Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4611, as term of less than 4 months; and Speaker, a cyberattack on a software amended. (B) is part of a motor vehicle fleet of 35 or supply chain is like an infectious dis- The question was taken. more motor vehicles that are used for rental pur- ease outbreak, spreading widely and The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the poses by a rental company. rapidly, and causing untold damage far opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and wide. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ant to the rule, the gentleman from

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GENERAL LEAVE have carried out multiple vehicle-ram- The bill will also require the Sec- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. ming attacks in North America and retary of Homeland Security to report Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- Western Europe. to Congress regarding the implementa- sent that all Members may have 5 leg- Al-Qaida and ISIS have promoted tion of these best practices and other islative days in which to revise and ex- these type of attacks for years, includ- ways they are helping improve coordi- tend their remarks and include extra- ing in Inspire, the online magazine of nation between the Department and neous material on this measure. al-Qaida, and Rumiya, ISIS’s magazine. rental vehicle providers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ISIS has called upon its followers to This commonsense, bipartisan bill is objection to the request of the gen- conduct vehicle-ramming attacks by aimed at stopping ISIS-inspired, lone tleman from Mississippi? buying, renting, stealing, or borrowing wolf, and domestic terrorists from eas- There was no objection. trucks and targeting large outdoor ily trucks and other vehicles to wreak Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. events, crowded pedestrian streets, havoc and cause mass destruction and Madam Speaker, I yield myself such outdoor markets, and rallies. health. It is an important addition to time as I may consume. This legislation requires the Depart- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- our arsenal as we work to eradicate ment of Homeland Security to develop port of H.R. 4089, the Darren Drake threats of terror across our Nation. and disseminate best practices for rent- Act. I want to thank Darren’s parents, This month the Nation observed the al companies and dealers to report sus- Jimmy and Barbara Drake, who have 20th anniversary of the September 11th picious behavior to law enforcement become dear friends, for working with attacks. Next month we mark the agencies at the point of sale of a cov- me on this effort. I thank them for fourth anniversary of the deadliest ter- ered rental vehicle to prevent and miti- their leadership. We will continue rorist attack to be carried out in New gate acts of terrorism using these working to ensure this measure be- York City since the 9/11 attacks. motor vehicles. comes law, in Darren’s memory and In that attack, a lone wolf, inspired This represents an important tool for honor, to help prevent future attacks by ISIS, rammed a rented truck into addressing extremist threats—the abil- and save lives. It is the least we can do. pedestrians and cyclists who were out ity of government and the private sec- Madam Speaker, I strongly urge all enjoying a sunny Halloween afternoon tor to work together to mitigate ter- my colleagues to support this common- on a pathway that ran along the Hud- rorism risk. sense, bipartisan legislation to help our son River. I urge Members to join me in sup- Nation fully combat terror wherever it That attack took the lives of 8 people porting H.R. 4089, and I reserve the bal- rears its ugly head. and injured 11 others. One of the vic- ance of my time. Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I have tims of the attack was Darren Drake, a Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. no further speakers, and I urge Mem- 32-year-old bicyclist and the namesake Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to bers to support this bill. I yield back for this important legislation. the gentleman from (Mr. the balance of my time. While it is not within our power to GOTTHEIMER), the sponsor of this bill. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. bring back Darren Drake or the seven Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Madam Speaker, Madam Speaker, I yield myself the bal- other victims of this tragedy, we do I rise today in support of H.R. 4089, the ance of my time to close. have the ability to learn from this Darren Drake Act, bipartisan legisla- Madam Speaker, from the 2016 Bas- event to better address the threats of tion I introduced in the Committee on tille Day truck attack in to the vehicle-based attacks. Homeland Security with my Repub- 2017 deadly car ramming in Charlottes- H.R. 4089, introduced by my colleague lican colleague and co-chair of the ville to the 2017 attack that took the from New Jersey (Mr. GOTTHEIMER), Problem Solvers Caucus, the gen- lives of Darren Drake and seven others, seeks to ensure that rental vehicle fa- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. we have seen the use of vehicles to cilities, like the one where Darren FITZPATRICK), to help prevent terrorist carry out terrorist attacks become dis- Drake’s killer rented a truck, are bet- vehicle attacks and to protect Ameri- turbingly common. ter equipped to prevent vehicle-based cans nationwide. Our Nation faces a complex and attacks. This legislation is named in memory evolving threat landscape. But the Specifically, the Darren Drake Act of a constituent from my district, threat of vehicle-ramming attacks is requires the Department of Homeland Darren Drake from New Milford, New not going away. Security to develop best practices for Jersey, who was one of those tragically As long as would-be terrorists seek to vehicle rental companies and dealers to killed in the terrorist attack in Lower use rental vehicles as weapons of ter- report suspicious behavior in a manner Manhattan on October 31, 2017, when an ror, we must provide rental dealers that protects civil rights and civil lib- ISIS-inspired terrorist drove a rented with the ability to do their part. erties. The bill directs DHS to consult and pickup truck into cyclists and runners I urge my colleagues to support the share best practices with State and for one mile along the West Side High- Darren Drake Act, and I yield back the local partners and rental companies to way, killing eight. balance of my time. help strengthen communication and re- The bill takes critical steps to stop The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lationships to guard against vehicle- these weapons of terror and help pre- question is on the motion offered by based attacks. vent terrorist truck attacks by requir- the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. H.R. 4089 is a commonsense measure ing the Department of Homeland Secu- THOMPSON) that the House suspend the that acknowledges that vehicle rental rity to develop and disseminate best rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4089, as companies are important partners in practices for vehicle rental companies amended. efforts to prevent vehicle-based ter- and dealers to report suspicious behav- The question was taken. rorist attacks and provide them with ior to law enforcement. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the tools to identify suspicious behav- These best practices will be devel- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ior and notify authorities. oped and updated in consultation with in the affirmative, the ayes have it. I urge my colleagues to support the State and local law enforcement as Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, on that Darren Drake Act and reserve the bal- well as industry experts. I demand the yeas and nays. ance of my time. This crucial legislation will provide The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I yield rental companies and car dealers with ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution myself such time as I may consume. the vital information they need to flag 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- and stop potential terrorist threats in Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- port of H.R. 4089, the Darren Drake their tracks. We can take no chances ther proceedings on this motion are Act. when it comes to terrorism, which is postponed.

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Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. include cybersecurity guidelines designed to According to the K–12 Cybersecurity Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the assist K–12 educational institutions in facing Resource Center, in 2020 alone, there the cybersecurity risks described in sub- rules and pass the bill (S. 1917) to es- section (b)(1), using the findings of the study. were over 480 publicly disclosed cyber tablish a K–12 education cybersecurity (d) ONLINE TRAINING TOOLKIT.—Not later incidents at schools in the United initiative, and for other purposes. than 120 days after the completion of the de- States, an 18 percent increase over the The Clerk read the title of the bill. velopment of the recommendations required previous year. The text of the bill is as follows: under subsection (c), the Director shall de- Notably, the rate of such incidents S. 1917 velop an online training toolkit designed for increased in the second half of last officials at K–12 educational institutions to— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- year as COVID–19 forced schools to (1) educate the officials about the cyberse- shift to virtual learning, creating new resentatives of the United States of America in curity recommendations developed under Congress assembled, risks, such as the disruption of online subsection (c); and classes and online school meetings. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (2) provide strategies for the officials to This Act may be cited as the ‘‘K–12 Cyber- implement the recommendations developed The impacts of ransomware attacks security Act of 2021’’. under subsection (c). on schools have included the cancella- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (e) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Director tion of classes, the release of sensitive Congress finds the following: shall make available on the website of the information, like the name of a 9-year- (1) K–12 educational institutions across the Department of Homeland Security with old student being evaluated for a dis- United States are facing cyber attacks. other information relating to school safety ability, and costs as high as $7.7 mil- (2) Cyber attacks place the information the following: lion for County schools to systems of K–12 educational institutions at (1) The findings of the study conducted respond to and recover from a Novem- risk of possible disclosure of sensitive stu- under subsection (b)(1). ber 2020 attack. dent and employee information, including— (2) The cybersecurity recommendations de- With many schools still operating veloped under subsection (c). (A) grades and information on scholastic under virtual or hybrid conditions be- development; (3) The online training toolkit developed (B) medical records; under subsection (d). cause of the ongoing COVID–19 pan- (C) family records; and (f) VOLUNTARY USE.—The use of the cyber- demic, the vulnerabilities to such (D) personally identifiable information. security recommendations developed under cyberattacks are even greater. (3) Providing K–12 educational institutions (c) by K–12 educational institutions shall be In December, the FBI Cybersecurity with resources to aid cybersecurity efforts voluntary. and Infrastructure Security Agency, or will help K–12 educational institutions pre- (g) CONSULTATION.— CISA, and the Multi-State Information vent, detect, and respond to cyber events. (1) IN GENERAL.—In the course of the con- Sharing and Analysis Center released a duction of the study required under sub- SEC. 3. K–12 EDUCATION CYBERSECURITY INITIA- joint cybersecurity advisory to alert TIVE. section (b)(1) and the development of the rec- ommendations required under subsection (c), schools to the increase in cyber threats (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: and provide best practices on how to (1) CYBERSECURITY RISK.—The term ‘‘cyber- the Director shall consult with individuals security risk’’ has the meaning given the and entities focused on cybersecurity and reduce the risk of such incidents. term in section 2209 of the Homeland Secu- education, as appropriate, including— To further assist K–12 schools, we rity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659). (A) teachers; must do more to help schools guard (2) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means (B) school administrators; against cyber threats. the Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastruc- (C) Federal agencies; S. 1917, the K–12 Cybersecurity Act, ture Security. (D) non-Federal cybersecurity entities introduced by Senator (3) INFORMATION SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘infor- with experience in education issues; and from Michigan, requires CISA to con- mation system’’ has the meaning given the (E) private sector organizations. (2) INAPPLICABILITY OF FACA.—The Federal duct a study of the cybersecurity risks term in section 3502 of title 44, United States facing K–12 educational institutions Code. Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C App.) shall and develop recommendations based on (4) K–12 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.—The not apply to any consultation under para- term ‘‘K–12 educational institution’’ means graph (1). that study. an elementary school or a secondary school, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- By developing an online training tool as those terms are defined in section 8101 of ant to the rule, the gentleman from kit for schools, and making the study the Elementary and Secondary Education Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON) and the and recommendations publicly avail- Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. able, CISA will be able to provide (b) STUDY.— GUEST) each will control 20 minutes. schools with targeted information to (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days better protect their networks and re- after the date of enactment of this Act, the The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON). duce their cybersecurity risk. Director, in accordance with subsection An identical version of this legisla- (g)(1), shall conduct a study on the specific GENERAL LEAVE cybersecurity risks facing K–12 educational tion was introduced in the House by Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. institutions that— Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- LANGEVIN) and cosponsored by Rep- (A) analyzes how identified cybersecurity sent that all Members have 5 legisla- risks specifically impact K–12 educational resentatives MATSUI, SLOTKIN, tive days to revise and extend their re- institutions; GARBARINO, and CLYDE. The House (B) includes an evaluation of the chal- marks and to include extraneous mate- measure was reported favorably by the lenges K–12 educational institutions face in— rial on this measure. Homeland Security Committee by (i) securing— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there voice vote in July. (I) information systems owned, leased, or objection to the request of the gen- Passing S. 1917 today would send this relied upon by K–12 educational institutions; tleman from Mississippi? and bill to the President for signature, al- There was no objection. lowing CISA to begin this important (II) sensitive student and employee Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. records; and work to better secure our schools. (ii) implementing cybersecurity protocols; Madam Speaker, I yield myself such Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to (C) identifies cybersecurity challenges re- time as I may consume. support this legislation, and I reserve lating to remote learning; and Madam Speaker, in the past few the balance of my time. (D) evaluates the most accessible ways to weeks, millions of students have re- Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- communicate cybersecurity recommenda- turned to school across the country. self such time as I may consume. tions and tools. The range of public health, safety, and I rise today in support of S. 1917, the (2) CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING.—Not later security risks that schools face today K–12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021. than 120 days after the date of enactment of is truly astounding. Schools around our country are in- this Act, the Director shall provide a Con- gressional briefing on the study conducted In recent years, schools have increas- creasingly the target of malicious under paragraph (1). ingly been subjected to ransomware at- cyber actors and have recently been (c) CYBERSECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS.— tacks where cybercriminals lock net- targeted with a deluge of ransomware Not later than 60 days after the completion works and demand ransom payments, attacks.

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The question is on the mo- This bill requires CISA to conduct a the myriad threats they face. tion offered by the gentleman from study to develop recommendations and It is why we took steps to invest $50 Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON) that the provide resources regarding specific cy- million in support for State and local House suspend the rules and pass the bersecurity risks facing K–12 edu- government entities as part of the bill, S. 1917. cational institutions. Importantly, it forthcoming reconciliation bill. The question was taken; and (two- requires CISA to do so in consultation It is also why I fought to increase the thirds being in the affirmative) the with teachers, schools, administrators, budget of the Cybersecurity and Infra- rules were suspended and the bill was Federal agencies, nine Federal cyberse- structure Security Agency by more passed. curity entities, and other private-sec- than $400 million earlier this year. I A motion to reconsider was laid on tor organizations. thank Chairwoman ROYBAL-ALLARD for the table. In doing so, the study required by her leadership, and I thank her team f this bill would help the Federal Gov- and the members of the Appropriations ernment better support schools in de- HOMELAND SECURITY FOR Committee, along with Chairman CHILDREN ACT fending against cyber threats. THOMPSON and his team and the mem- I urge Members to join me in sup- bers of the Homeland Security Com- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. porting S. 1917, and I reserve the bal- mittee. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules ance of my time. It should also be the reason that we and pass the bill (H.R. 4426) to amend Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. pass the K–12 Cybersecurity Act into the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to Speaker, while we are in the process of law without delay. ensure that the needs of children are getting the sponsor of this legislation This bill would direct the Cybersecu- considered in homeland security plan- prepared to give his comments, let me rity and Infrastructure Security Agen- ning, and for other purposes, as amend- say that we all have been involved in cy to study the cybersecurity risks fac- ed. making sure that our schools are as ing our elementary schools and sec- The Clerk read the title of the bill. safe as possible. Clearly, this legisla- The text of the bill is as follows: ondary schools. tion, as offered by Senator PETERS and With a detailed understanding of the H.R. 4426 Representative LANGEVIN and others, is specific cybersecurity challenges fac- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- integral to making sure that our resentatives of the United States of America in ing our schools, including challenges schools are kept as safe as possible Congress assembled, raised by remote learning, CISA would from cyberattacks. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the then be required to develop cybersecu- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Homeland gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. rity recommendations and online Security for Children Act’’. training tools for educational officials LANGEVIN), the sponsor of the House SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SECRETARY OF at K–12 institutions. Our educators and HOMELAND SECURITY. version of this bill. Section 102 of the Homeland Security Act Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I administrators would be equipped with the knowledge they need to better de- of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 112) is amended by adding at thank the gentleman for yielding, and the end of the following new subsection: I commend the chairman for his strong fend themselves against cyber threats ‘‘(h) PLANNING REQUIREMENTS.—The Sec- leadership on cybersecurity issues and and keep our schools safe for our stu- retary shall ensure the head of each office in support of this act before us today. dents. and component of the Department takes into This bill, the House companion of Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative account the needs of children, including chil- which I sponsored with Representatives MATSUI for her tireless attention to dren within under-served communities, in mission planning and mission execution. In MATSUI, KATKO, and GARBARINO, would this issue and Representatives furtherance of this subsection, the Secretary help address a serious issue that has GARBARINO, SLOTKIN, and CLYDE for joining us in advancing this legisla- shall require each such head to seek, to the not received the attention it deserves: extent practicable, advice and feedback from the cyber threats targeting our Na- tion. I recognize the efforts of my col- organizations representing the needs of chil- tion’s schools. leagues in the Senate, Senator PETERS dren. The Federal Advisory Committee Act The education of our children is and Senator SCOTT, who deftly shep- (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply whenever such clearly a critical function, yet the in- herded this bill through their Chamber. advice or feedback is sought in accordance creasing frequency and severity of Finally, I recognize my good friend, with this subsection.’’. cyber threats targeting K–12 schools Chairman , for ensur- SEC. 3. TECHNICAL EXPERT AUTHORIZED. have jeopardized the education of stu- ing this bill received the consideration Paragraph (2) of section 503(b) of the Home- land Security Act (6 U.S.C. 313(b)) is amend- dents across America. it deserves. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ed— In the past 4 years, more than 1,000 (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking ‘‘and’’ educational organizations across the support this important legislation. at the end; country have fallen victim to Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I urge all (2) in subparagraph (H), by striking the pe- cybercriminals. More than 400 inci- Members to support this bill, and I riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and dents have occurred in the past year yield back the balance of my time. (3) by adding at the end the following new alone. What is more, an increasing pro- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. subparagraph: portion of these incidents are Speaker, I yield myself the balance of ‘‘(I) identify, integrate, and implement the ransomware attacks that are particu- my time. needs of children, including children within under-served communities, into activities to larly debilitating to the operation of With sophisticated cybercriminals operating overseas launching prepare for, protect against, respond to, re- our schools. cover from, and mitigate against the risk of Our students and educators have ex- ransomware attacks on our schools, it natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and perienced more than enough disruption is essential that the Federal Govern- other disasters, including catastrophic inci- in the past year and a half. We cannot ment step up efforts to support the cy- dents, including by appointing a technical afford to let this issue continue to go bersecurity of our schools. expert, who may consult with relevant out- unaddressed. Without more assistance, many of side organizations and experts, as necessary, Many of our schools do not have the our Nation’s school districts will con- to coordinate such integration, as nec- resources to counter the cyber threats tinue to be vulnerable, as many lack essary.’’. that we face. Without assistance, this the cyber expertise to defend against SEC. 4. REPORT. these incidents. Not later than one year after the date of problem will continue to get worse, the enactment of this Act and annually jeopardizing our students’ privacy and Enactment of the K–12 Cybersecurity thereafter for five years, the Secretary of ability to learn. Act would enhance the technical sup- Homeland Security shall submit to the Com- Fortunately, this Congress has al- port provided by CISA to schools to mittee on Homeland Security and the Com- ready demonstrated a recognition of help better protect school IT networks. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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She has heard about is- children, including children within under- TODAY’S KIDS WILL LIVE THROUGH THREE lands being inundated by rising seas, caught served communities, into Department policy TIMES AS MANY CLIMATE DISASTERS AS glimpses of hurricanes and droughts on the in accordance with subsection (h) of section THEIR GRANDPARENTS, STUDY SAYS news. 102 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as (By Sarah Kaplan, September 27, 2021) Meanwhile, adults ‘‘don’t listen, and they amended by section 2 of this Act), including keep doing it and keep making the Earth Adriana Bottino-Poage is 6 years old, with information on the following: hotter’’ she added. ‘‘Everything will keep cherub cheeks and curls that bounce when (1) The designation of any individual re- getting worse and worse until I grow up. she laughs. She likes soccer, art and visiting sponsible for carrying out such subsection Somebody has to do something.’’ the library. She dreams of being a scientist (h). The Science paper was partly inspired by and inventing a robot that can pull pollution (2) Any review, formal or informal, of De- Thiery’s three sons, who are 7, 5 and 2. But out of the air. She wants to become the kind partment policies, programs, or activities to its implications are not restricted to chil- of grownup who can help the world. assess the suitability of such policies, pro- dren. Anyone under 40, he said, is destined to Yet human actions have made the world a grams, or activities for children and where live a life of unprecedented disaster expo- far more dangerous place for Adriana to feedback from organizations representing sure, experiencing rates of extreme events grow up, according to a first-of-its-kind the needs of children should be reviewed and that would have just a 1 in 10,000 chance of study of the impacts of climate change incorporated. happening in a preindustrial world. across generations. (3) Any review, change, modification, or ‘‘It used to be a story of, like, ‘yeah we If the planet continues to warm on its cur- promulgation of Department policies, pro- have to limit global warming because of rent trajectory, the average 6-year-old will grams, or activities to ensure that such poli- grandchildren,’ ‘‘ he said. ‘‘This study is live through roughly three times as many cies, programs, or activities are appropriate making clear that climate change has ar- climate disasters as their grandparents, the for children. rived. It’s everywhere.’’ study finds. They will see twice as many (4) Coordination with organizations or ex- The numbers provided in the study are al- wildfires, 1.7 times as many tropical cy- perts outside the Department pursuant to most certainly an underestimate, said co-au- clones, 3.4 times more river floods, 2.5 times such subsection (h) conducted to inform any thor Joeri Rogelj, director of the Grantham more crop failures and 2.3 times as many such review, change, modification, or pro- Institute for Climate Change and the Envi- droughts as someone born in 1960. mulgation of such policies, programs, or ac- ronment at Imperial College . Data These findings, published this week in the tivities. limitations, and the complexity of the anal- journal Science, are the result of a massive The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ysis, meant the scientists didn’t assess the effort to quantify what lead author Wim increased risk of some hazards, such as ant to the rule, the gentleman from Thiery calls the ‘‘intergenerational inequal- coastal flooding from sea level rise. The Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON) and the ity’’ of climate change. study also doesn’t take into account the in- gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Drawing on multiple climate and demo- creased severity of many events; it only GUEST) each will control 20 minutes. graphic models, Thiery and 36 colleagues looks at frequency. The Chair recognizes the gentleman compared the risks faced by previous genera- On the other hand, he noted, countries also tions to the number of extreme events to- from Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON). have a chance to adapt to the changes that day’s children will witness in their lifetimes. GENERAL LEAVE are coming. If the world invests in making Unless world leaders agree on more ambi- communities safer—for example, installing Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. tious policies when they meet for the United Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that flood barriers, adopting fire-safe building Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scot- codes, providing shelter for people at risk all Members have 5 legislative days to land, this fall, the study says, today’s chil- from deadly heat—disasters don’t have to be revise and extend their remarks and to dren will be exposed to an average of five as destructive for future generations as they include extraneous material on this times more disasters than if they lived 150 are for people today. measure. years ago. ‘‘Our aim is for this not to be the conclu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The changes are especially dramatic in de- sion of this debate,’’ Rogelj said, ‘‘but for objection to the request of the gen- veloping nations; infants in sub-Saharan Af- this to be the start of looking at the lived rica are projected to live through 50 to 54 experience of children being born today.’’ tleman from Mississippi? times as many heat waves as someone born There was no objection. Kim Cobb, a climate scientist at the Geor- in the preindustrial era. gia Institute of Technology who was not in- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. The disparities underscore how the worst Speaker, I yield myself such time as I volved in the new research, called it a ‘‘ro- effects of climate change will be experienced bust study’’ based on established findings may consume. in places that contributed least to warming, from the United Nations Intergovernmental Mr. Speaker, during disasters, chil- by people who have had little say in the poli- Panel on Climate Change. As a scientist, dren are uniquely vulnerable to phys- cies that allow continued emissions to occur, Cobb said, she was unsurprised by the re- ical and emotional harm. Sixteen years Thiery said. More than half of all greenhouse sults. ago, Hurricane Katrina opened our eyes gases in the atmosphere were generated after But Cobb is also a mother to four children. to the disproportionate consequences 1990, meaning that most of the disasters to- Reading the report through that lens, she of disasters on our Nation’s children. It day’s children will experience can be linked said, ‘‘it brings into sharp focus what so to emissions produced during their parents’ uprooted 300,000 children, forcing them many economic models of climate change lifetimes. impacts fail to capture—the vast toll of to enroll in new schools, and separated ‘‘Young people are being hit by climate cri- human suffering that is hanging in the bal- 5,000 children from their families, some sis but are not in position to make deci- ance with our emissions choices this dec- for months. sions,’’ he said. ‘‘While the people who can ade.’’ Drawing on the lessons from Katrina, make the change happen will not face the She added: ‘‘The moral weight of this mo- the National Commission on Children consequences.’’ ment is almost unbearable.’’ and Disasters in 2010 issued rec- Aggressive efforts to curb fossil fuel use In a report published in conjunction with ommendations to better protect chil- and other planet-warming activities can still Thiery’s findings, Save the Children Inter- dramatically improve the outlook for to- dren during catastrophes. To date, national called on world leaders to make the day’s children, he added. If people manage to changes necessary to meet the 1.5 degree Cel- fewer than a quarter of those rec- limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 de- sius target. Wealthy nations must also fol- ommendations have been implemented. grees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels, low through on their unmet pledge to give Children today face a diverse range of newborns’ risk of extreme heat exposure will $100 billion per year to help low-income homeland security challenges that im- fall almost by half. They could see 11 percent countries curb their own emissions and pact their lives. We have seen COVID– fewer crop failures, 27 percent fewer droughts adapt to changes that are already underway, 19, school shootings, hurricanes, and and almost a third as many river floods than the group said. wildfires disrupt access to education if emissions continue unabated. Yolande Wright, who directs the non- and have far-reaching impacts on the But the world is nowhere near meeting profit’s climate efforts, also hopes the find- that 1.5 degree target. A U.N. report pub- ings will bolster legal efforts to force cli- lives of children. lished earlier this month warned that, based mate action on behalf of children. Last year, According to a study published this on countries’ current climate pledges, green- a federal appeals court threw out a case week, children today will experience house gas emissions could actually increase brought by 21 American young people who three times as many climate-related by 16 percent by the end of the decade. That argued that the government’s failure to act disasters as their grandparents. would put the planet on track to warm by 2.7 on climate change was a violation of their

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:50 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.027 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5541 rights. Similar cases have been filed in Por- H.R. 4426 would also permanently au- Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- tugal, Peru and elsewhere. thorize a ‘‘children’s technical expert’’ self such time as I may consume. ‘‘Now that we can really quantify how a within the Federal Emergency Manage- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support child in their lifetime will see so many more ment Agency to prioritize the interests of H.R. 4426, the Homeland Security for of these extreme events . . . it helps make the case,’’ Wright said. of children in emergency preparedness, Children Act. Environmental attorney Dan Galpern, gen- response, and recovery initiatives. While terrorist attacks, natural dis- eral counsel and director of Climate Protec- Lastly, the legislation, as introduced asters, and other large-scale emer- tion and Restoration Initiative, agreed that by my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. gencies have devastating effects on our ‘‘anticipatory research’’ like this can help PAYNE) would require DHS to report to communities that last for years, the establish governments’ and corporations’ li- Congress on the Department’s work to impacts on children whose lives are ability for real harms experienced by kids. incorporate children’s interests often shaped by such emergencies can Young people already say climate change throughout all its work. be felt throughout our country for dec- has touched their lives and harmed their Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I urge mental health. In a recent survey of 16- to 25- ades. This legislation will help ensure year-olds, scientists found that three quar- my colleagues to support H.R. 4426, the that DHS, especially FEMA, is consid- ters of respondents feared the future and Homeland Security for Children Act, ering those long-term implications in more than half believed they would have less and I reserve the balance of my time. all aspects of its mission and planning. opportunity than their parents. Nearly 60 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- I commend Representative PAYNE for percent said their governments had betrayed MITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND his tireless effort over the years to sup- them and future generations—making them INFRASTRUCTURE, port and protect our Nation’s children. feel even more anxious. Washington, DC, September 23, 2021. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to join ‘‘The future for me and everyone who Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, me in supporting H.R. 4426. I have no comes after is so insecure,’’ said Emanuel Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, more speakers, and I yield back the Smari Nielsen, a 14-year-old climate activist House of Representatives. Washington, DC. from Norway. ‘‘When politicians and those DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: I write con- balance of my time. with power do not do anything, it makes me cerning H.R. 4426, the Homeland Security for Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. feel tired. It almost makes me angry.’’ Children Act. There are certain provisions in Speaker, I yield myself the balance of Adriana, the 6-year-old, said she feels this legislation that fall within the Rule X my time. ‘‘super nervous’’ when she thinks about what jurisdiction of the Committee on Transpor- Mr. Speaker, our Nation’s children the future might hold. In those moments, tation and Infrastructure. need our help. Natural disasters have there’s nothing that helps her feel better. In order to expedite floor consideration of impacted one in three Americans. ‘‘I just wait till I’m done thinking about H.R. 4426, the Committee on Transportation it,’’ she said. and Infrastructure agrees to forgo action on Since the onset of the COVID–19 pan- Experts say one way to help children cope the bill. However, this is conditional on our demic, over 5.5 million children have with climate anxiety is to help them feel em- mutual understanding that forgoing consid- tested positive, and conditions are not powered to do something about it. The Save eration of the bill would not the trending in the right direction. the Children report calls for communities, Committee with respect to the appointment According to the American Academy countries and global institutions like the of conferees or to any future jurisdictional of Pediatrics, last week, with kids back U.N. to give young people a greater role in claim over the subject matters contained in at school, the number of infected chil- the bill or similar legislation that fall within setting climate policy. dren had exponentially risen to the Cormac Buck, an 8-year-old from Savan- the Committee’s Rule X jurisdiction. I also nah, Ga., has decided to stop eating meat request that you urge the Speaker to name third highest level since the beginning (except for the occasional chicken nugget). members of this Committee to any con- of the pandemic. He is part of a group of kids at his school ference committee which is named to con- As a partner to schools, which are who have asked teachers and administrators sider such provisions. critical to infrastructure, the Depart- to use fewer fossil fuels. Please place a copy of this letter and your ment of Homeland Security has a crit- ‘‘Sometimes I hear some depressing things response acknowledging our jurisdictional ical mission to play in helping to pro- happening, like some animals because of cli- interest into the committee report on H.R. 4426 and into the Congressional Record dur- tect children. To do so effectively, it is mate change are really close to extinction critical that children’s unique needs . . . and I feel sad,’’ he said. ‘‘And then I nor- ing consideration of the measure on the mally try to think of a way to stop that from House floor. are front and center in DHS programs happening again.’’ Sincerely, and policies. Enactment of the Home- And adults must earn back children’s PETER A. DEFAZIO, land Security for Children Act will do trust, Thiery said, by making the dramatic Chair. just that. emissions reductions that have been so long -- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to delayed. Our choices now will determine HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, support H.R. 4426, and I yield back the COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, whether kids grow up in a world with four balance of my time. times as many heat waves or seven times as Washington, DC, September 23, 2021. Hon. PETER A. DEFAZIO, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The many heat waves, a world with occasional question is on the motion offered by crop failures or chronic food shortages. Chairman, Committee on Transportation and ‘‘We can still avoid the worst con- Infrastructure, House of Representatives, the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. sequences,’’ he said. ‘‘That is what gives me Washington, DC. THOMPSON) that the House suspend the strength as a father . . . Their future is in DEAR CHAIRMAN DEFAZIO: Thank you for rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4426, as our hands.’’ your letter regarding H.R. 4426, the ‘‘Home- amended. land Security for Children Act.’’ I recognize The question was taken; and (two- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. that the Committee on Transportation and Speaker, the safety of our children is Infrastructure has a jurisdictional interest thirds being in the affirmative) the central to our country’s well-being, in H.R. 4426, and I appreciate your effort to rules were suspended and the bill, as and we must ensure that, for its part, allow this bill to be considered on the House amended, was passed. the Department of Homeland Security floor. A motion to reconsider was laid on is equipped to consider these needs. I concur with you that forgoing action on the table. The Homeland Security for Children the bill does not in any way prejudice the f Committee on Transportation and Infra- Act would ensure the unique needs of structure with respect to its jurisdictional ONE-STOP PILOT PROGRAM ACT children are taken into account prerogatives on this bill or similar legisla- OF 2021 throughout the Department by man- tion in the future, and I would support your dating the DHS Secretary direct all effort to seek appointment of an appropriate Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. components and offices to consider number of conferees to any House—Senate Speaker, I move to suspend the rules children when creating policies and im- conference involving this legislation. and pass the bill (H.R. 4094) to conduct plementing programs. I will include our letters on H.R. 4426 in the a pilot program at foreign last point of Congressional RECORD during floor consider- departure airports to permit pas- b 1615 ation of this bill. I look forward to working sengers and their accessible property It specifically directs the Depart- with you on this legislation and other mat- to continue on additional flights or ters of great importance to this Nation. ment to seek feedback from organiza- Sincerely, flight segments originating in the tions that represent children when de- BENNIE G. THOMPSON, United States without additional secu- veloping and carrying out policies and Chairman, rity re-screening, and for other pur- programs. Committee on Homeland Security. poses, as amended.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:50 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.030 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 The Clerk read the title of the bill. of departure airports at which a pilot program Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the The text of the bill is as follows: has been established in accordance with this Senate. H.R. 4094 section, the Administrator shall ensure that pas- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sengers and their property arriving from such ant to the rule, the gentleman from Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- airports are re-screened in the United States be- Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON) and the resentatives of the United States of America in fore such passengers and their property are per- Congress assembled, mitted into sterile areas of airports in the United gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. States. In the case of continued or egregious GUEST) each will control 20 minutes. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘One-Stop Pilot failure to maintain such security standards and The Chair recognizes the gentleman Program Act of 2021’’. protocols, the Administrator shall suspend or from Mississippi. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ONE-STOP SECU- terminate the aviation security screening agree- GENERAL LEAVE RITY. ment, as determined appropriate by the Admin- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding 44901(a) of istrator, and shall notify the appropriate con- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that title 49, United States Code, the Administrator gressional committees of such suspension or ter- of the Transportation Security Administration, all Members have 5 legislative days to mination, as the case may be, not later than revise and extend their remarks and to in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border seven days after such suspension or termi- Protection, is authorized to conduct a pilot pro- nation. include extraneous material on this gram at not more than six foreign last point of (f) CERTIFICATIONS AND BRIEFINGS TO CON- measure departure airports to permit passengers and GRESS.—Not later than 30 days before an avia- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there their accessible property arriving on direct tion security screening agreement in accordance objection to the request of the gen- flights or flight segments originating at such with subsection (d) enters into force, the Admin- tleman from Mississippi? participating foreign airports to continue on ad- istrator shall provide to the appropriate con- There was no objection. ditional flights or flight segments originating in gressional committees the following: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. the United States without additional security (1) A copy of such agreement. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I (2) A homeland security threat assessment for re-screening if— may consume. (1) the initial screening was conducted in ac- the country in which such foreign last point of cordance with an aviation security screening departure airport is located, information on any Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support agreement described in subsection (d); corresponding mitigation efforts to address any of H.R. 4094, the One-Stop Pilot Pro- (2) passengers arriving from participating for- security issues identified in such threat assess- gram Act of 2021. eign airports are unable to access their checked ment, and the Administrator’s plans for ensur- This legislation seeks to simplify and baggage until the arrival at their final destina- ing through joint covert testing or other meas- streamline the security screening proc- tion; and ures compliance with the security standards and ess for certain international air trav- (3) upon arrival in the United States, pas- protocols set forth in such agreement. elers arriving in the U.S. sengers arriving from participating foreign air- (3) A certification that such agreement satis- It does so by directing the Transpor- ports do not come into contact with other arriv- fies all requirements specified in subsection (b) tation Security Administration to ing international passengers or those pas- or, in the event that one or more of such re- carry out a pilot program to allow pas- sengers’ property or other persons who have not quirements is not so satisfied, an identification been screened or subjected to other appropriate of the unsatisfied requirement and information sengers arriving from certain foreign security controls required for entry into the air- on what actions will be taken to ensure such re- airports to proceed directly to their port’s sterile area. maining requirement is satisfied before such connecting flights in the United States (b) REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOT PROGRAM.—In agreement enters into force. without having to go through the do- carrying out this section, the Administrator (4) A certification that the Administrator con- mestic security screening process. shall ensure there is no reduction in the level of sulted with stakeholders, including air carriers, Under current law, TSA is required security or specific aviation security standards airport operators, relevant interagency partners, to screen international passengers and or requirements for screening passengers and and other stakeholders the Administrator deter- their belongings upon their arrival in their property prior to boarding an inter- mines appropriate. national flight bound for the United States, in- (5) A detailed briefing on the substance of the U.S. before they can continue on to cluding specific aviation security standards and paragraphs (1) through (4). a connecting flight at a domestic air- requirements regarding the following: (g) SUNSET.—The pilot program described in port. In practice, this means that upon (1) High risk passengers and their property. subsection (a) shall terminate six years after the landing, passengers must go through a (2) Weapons, explosives, and incendiaries. date of enactment of this section. TSA checkpoint with their carry-on (h) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than five (3) Screening passengers and property trans- items and have their checked baggage ferring at a foreign last point of departure air- years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordi- rescreened by TSA. port from another airport and bound for the Under the pilot program required United States, and addressing any co-mingling nation with the Administrator, shall submit to of such passengers and property with pas- the appropriate congressional committees a re- under H.R. 4094, arriving international sengers and property screened under the pilot port regarding the implementation of the pilot passengers would forego TSA screening program described in subsection (a). program described in subsection (a), including when transferring to a domestic flight (4) Insider risk at foreign last point of depar- information relating to the following: if they originated from certain airports ture airports. (1) The impact to homeland security and where strong security measures are in international aviation security, including any (c) RE-SCREENING OF CHECKED BAGGAGE.— place on the front end. The Administrator may determine whether benefits and challenges, of such pilot program. (2) The impact to passengers, airports, and air As amended, this bill requires foreign checked baggage arriving from participating for- airports participating in the pilot to eign airports referenced in subsection (a) must carriers, including any benefits and challenges, be re-screened in the United States by an explo- of such pilot program. uphold security screening standards sives detection system before such baggage con- (3) The impact and feasibility of continuing and procedures that are comparable to tinues on any additional flight or flight seg- such pilot program or expanding into a more those used by TSA. In doing so, pas- ment. permanent program, including any benefits and sengers and their belongings at these challenges. (d) AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING AGREEMENT (i) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this airports will be securely screened be- DESCRIBED.—An aviation security screening section may be construed as limiting the author- fore they arrive in the United States so agreement described in this subsection is an ity of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to in- they can more easily catch their con- agreement signed by the Administrator, without spect persons and baggage arriving in the necting flight to their final destina- delegating such authority, and entered into United States in accordance with applicable with a foreign country that delineates and im- tion. law. plements security standards and protocols uti- Beyond an improved passenger expe- (j) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: rience, requiring security standards lized at a foreign last point of departure airport (1) ADMINISTRATION; TSA.—The terms ‘‘Admin- that are determined by the Administrator to be istration’’ and ‘‘TSA’’ mean the Transportation and protocols at foreign airports to be comparable to those of the United States and Security Administration. on par with those used in the U.S. therefore sufficiently effective to enable pas- (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- could help strengthen aviation security sengers and their accessible property to deplane trator’’ means the Administrator of the Trans- around the globe. into sterile areas of airports in the United States portation Security Administration. Mr. Speaker, 20 years after 9/11, en- without the need for re-screening. (3) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- hancing transportation security re- (e) RE-SCREENING REQUIREMENT.—If the Ad- TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional mains a critical priority. With that, I ministrator determines that the foreign country committees’’ means— participating in the aviation security screening (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of support H.R. 4094, and I urge my col- agreement has not maintained and implemented the House of Representatives; and leagues to vote ‘‘yes.’’ security standards and protocols comparable to (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of those of the United States at foreign last point Governmental Affairs and the Committee on my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:50 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.070 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5543 Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ence. Travelers will no longer have to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF self such time as I may consume. rush to be rescreened by TSA during AIRPORT EXECUTIVES, Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support their layover and will have more time Alexandria, VA, June 29, 2021. of H.R. 4094, the One-Stop Pilot Pro- at the airport without fear of missing Hon. , Ranking Members, Committee on Homeland Se- gram Act of 2021. This legislation will their connecting flights. curity, House of Representatives, Wash- allow TSA to conduct a pilot program The aviation industry will also real- ington, DC. with select foreign airports that will ize efficiencies as a result of this bill. DEAR RANKING MEMBER KATKO: On behalf make international air travel both Air carriers will potentially be able to of the American Association of Airport Ex- more secure and more efficient. shorten connection times for travelers ecutives (AAAE) and the thousands of men Streamlining international aviation and streamline staffing at partici- and women across the country who manage security for passengers from certified pating airports. U.S. airports will also and operate our nation’s airports, thank you foreign airports would not only encour- see benefits as connecting travelers for your continued leadership in Congress on age airports around the globe to reach will have more time to dine and shop aviation security issues. I am writing to ex- press AAAE’s support for the ‘‘One Stop U.S. security standards, but it will also while on their layover. This is criti- Pilot Program Act of 2021’’ that you intro- help revitalize a struggling inter- cally important as the travel and tour- duced earlier this week. national aviation industry. This inno- ism industry continues to struggle This legislation would permit the Trans- vative pilot program shows that it is with the effects of this brutal pan- portation Security Administration (TSA) to possible to have both better security demic. conduct a three-year pilot program at up to and a more seamless passenger experi- For these reasons, and many others, 10 airports at which connecting passengers’ ence. aviation and travel industry stake- and their carry-on baggage would not need to be rescreened upon arrival in the United I thank Ranking Member KATKO for holders are very enthusiastic about States before connecting to another domes- his tireless work with colleagues on this legislation, and I appreciate their tic flight provided that the last point of de- both sides of the aisle to bring this leg- strong support. parture airport has a commensurate level of islation to where it is today. Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD screening to the U.S. Some of AAAE’s air- Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to join letters of support from Airlines for port members had been exploring this con- me in supporting H.R. 4094, and I re- America, the American Association of cept with TSA prior to the COVID–19 pan- serve the balance of my time. Airport Executives, and the Airports demic as a way to eliminate screening redun- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Council International North America. dancy and improve passenger facilitation. We appreciate the necessary changes your Speaker, I reserve the balance of my AIRLINES FOR AMERICA, legislation would make to permit this con- time. Washington, DC, June 29, 2021. cept to be tested on a pilot basis. Ranking Member JOHN KATKO, Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Once international travel is allowed to House Committee on Homeland Security, minutes to gentleman from New York fully resume, which AAAE and our airport House of Representatives, Washington, DC. (Mr. KATKO), the ranking member. members are eagerly awaiting and working Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4094, DEAR RANKING MEMBER KATKO: I write to express Airlines for America’s (A4A) robust to see implemented as quickly and safely as the One-Stop Pilot Program Act of 2021 support for H.R. 4094, the ‘‘One-Stop Pilot possible in concert with the federal govern- authorizes the Transportation Security Program Act of 2021.’’ This bill would serve ment, the One Stop Pilot Program will pro- Administration to establish a pilot pro- as a critical tool for the Transportation Se- vide additional passenger facilitation solu- gram to streamline international trav- curity Administration (TSA), partner gov- tions to make international travel more el and enhance aviation security. ernments and the commercial aviation in- seamless and secure. We appreciate your efforts to advance this Specifically, under this bill, inter- dustry to pilot innovative ways to increase security at foreign last point of departure security screening concept. Our member air- national travelers from certified last ports remain interested in piloting this idea. point of departure airports would not airports while increasing efficiency of screening for passengers and baggage within AAAE stands ready to work with you to ad- need to be rescreened upon arrival in the United States. vance this legislation. the United States for their domestic This bill would authorize a pilot program Sincerely, connecting flight. at 10 or fewer foreign last point of departure STEPHANIE K. GUPTA, H.R. 4094 will improve international airports, permitting passengers flying from Senior Vice President, aviation security since participating these airports and their carry-on baggage to Security and Facilitation. LPD airports must elevate their level continue to additional flights or flight seg- -- ments within the U.S. without additional se- AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL, of security to that of the United States June 25, 2021. in order to be certified. Given the de- curity rescreening. U.S. airlines have col- laborated positively with the TSA on similar Hon. JOHN KATKO, sire and competition among inter- initiatives for years, but unfortunately our Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Se- national airports to participate, the collective efforts have been stymied by out- curity, House of Representatives, Wash- one-stop security pilot will help to dated requirements in the Aviation and ington, DC. raise the global baseline of aviation se- Transportation Security Act. DEAR RANKING MEMBER KATKO: On behalf curity. By permitting the TSA to pilot a new con- of Airports Council International-North The bill ensures robust oversight of cept in a safe and controlled manner, it will America, which represents local, regional, the pilot program by requiring TSA to be possible to demonstrate how such security and state governing bodies that own and op- erate commercial airports throughout the brief and certify to Congress that secu- enhancement programs may be permanently and broadly implemented. The bill is con- United States, I want to share our support of rity standards are maintained at par- sistent with standards and recommended your new bill, H.R. 4094, the One-Stop Pilot ticipating pilot airports. Additionally, practices set by the International Civil Avia- Program Act. the pilot program will inform Congress tion Organization and puts the United States Airports welcome the introduction of this and DHS as to whether a more perma- in a position to lead the international com- important legislation to establish a pilot nent one-stop program is practical and munity on modern approaches to enhance program at the U.S. Department of Home- beneficial to U.S. aviation security. aviation security. land Security that would allow passengers One-stop screening would enable TSA Safety and security are always the top pri- and their baggage departing from approved foreign airports to continue onto their con- to better utilize its screening work- orities of A4A and our member airlines, and we are encouraged that this bill maintains necting flights without having to go through force and technology to help facilitate the high aviation security standards for additional security screening. This one-stop the increased travel volume as we flights into and within the United States. security pilot would create needed effi- emerge from the COVID–19 pandemic. Upon passage, we look forward to continued ciencies by eliminating an unnecessary and Just this morning, the TSA adminis- collaboration with the TSA on all One-Stop burdensome rescreening process for pas- trator testified before the Committee security efforts. sengers and baggage that were subject to a on Homeland Security about the secu- On behalf of the commercial U.S. aviation commensurate level of screening at their de- rity and efficiency benefits that this industry, A4A strongly supports this legisla- parting airport. It also would allow TSA to reallocate scarce resources to augment staff- pilot program will have on TSA’s oper- tion. Thank you for your leadership on this issue. ing at checkpoint and checked baggage ations. Sincerely, screening locations. The pilot program will also provide LAUREN BEYER, Thank you for your efforts to enhance international travelers with a more Vice President, Security and Facilitation, aviation security and the passenger experi- seamless and efficient travel experi- Airlines for America. ence at America’s airports. I look forward to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:50 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.071 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 continuing to work with you on these impor- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. subsection that was in the inventory of such tant issues. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Unmanned office or component on the day before the ef- Sincerely, Aerial Security Act’’ or the ‘‘UAS Act’’. fective date of this Act until— KEVIN M. BURKE, SEC. 2. ON OPERATION OR PRO- (A) such time as the Secretary of Home- President and CEO, Airports CUREMENT OF CERTAIN FOREIGN- land Security has— Council International—North America. MADE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYS- (i) granted a waiver relating thereto under TEMS. subsection (b), or Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, lastly, I (a) PROHIBITION ON AGENCY OPERATION OR (ii) declined to grant such a waiver, or thank my friend, Representative PROCUREMENT.—Except as provided in sub- (B) one year after the date of the enact- from Florida, for section (b) and subsection (c)(3), the Sec- ment of this Act, retary of Homeland Security may not oper- her partnership on this bipartisan bill, whichever is later. ate, provide financial assistance for, or enter and I thank Chairman THOMPSON, my (d) DRONE ORIGIN SECURITY REPORT TO CON- into or renew a contract for the procurement friend, for his commitment to bringing GRESS.—Not later than 180 days after the of— it to the floor today. date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (1) an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to join retary of Homeland Security shall submit to that— the Committee on Homeland Security of the me in supporting H.R. 4094. (A) is manufactured in a covered foreign House of Representatives and the Committee Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. country or by a corporation domiciled in a on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Speaker, I have no further speakers, covered foreign country; fairs of the Senate a terrorism threat assess- and I reserve the balance of my time. (B) uses flight controllers, radios, data ment and report that contains information Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I also have transmission devices, cameras, or gimbals relating to the following: no further speakers. manufactured in a covered foreign country (1) The extent to which the Department of Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to or by a corporation domiciled in a covered Homeland Security has previously analyzed foreign country; support this bill, and I yield back the the threat that a UAS, a software operating (C) uses a ground control system or oper- balance of my time. system associated with a UAS, or a system ating software developed in a covered foreign Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. for the detection or identification of a UAS country or by a corporation domiciled in a Speaker, I yield myself the balance of from a covered foreign country operating in covered foreign country; or my time. the United States poses, and the results of (D) uses network connectivity or data stor- Mr. Speaker, the pilot program au- such analysis. age located in a covered foreign country or (2) The number of UAS, software operating thorized under H.R. 4094 is intended to administered by a corporation domiciled in a systems associated with a UAS, or systems provide TSA and its international avia- covered foreign country; for the detection or identification of a UAS tion security partners with an oppor- (2) a software operating system associated from a covered foreign country in operation tunity to streamline travel and en- with a UAS that uses network connectivity by the Department, including an identifica- hance security. or data storage located in a covered foreign tion of the component or office of the De- country or administered by a corporation Importantly, H.R. 4094 includes es- partment at issue, as of such date. domiciled in a covered foreign country; or sential security guardrails to ensure (3) The extent to which information gath- (3) a system for the detection or identifica- that the pilot is carried out in a way ered by such a UAS, a software operating tion of a UAS, which system is manufactured that does not result in lessened secu- system associated with a UAS, or a system in a covered foreign country or by a corpora- rity standards regarding, for example, for the detection or identification of a UAS tion domiciled in a covered foreign country. from a covered foreign country could be em- the carriage of small knives on planes (b) WAIVER.— ployed to harm the national or economic se- or the transfer of upstream passengers (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home- without rescreening. land Security is authorized to waive the pro- curity of the United States. (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: That is why the legislation, which hibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary (1) COVERED FOREIGN COUNTRY.—The term certifies in writing to the Committee on was introduced by the gentleman from ‘‘covered foreign country’’ means a country Homeland Security of the House of Rep- New York (Mr. KATKO), received bipar- that— resentatives and the Committee on Home- tisan support when it was approved by (A) the intelligence community has identi- land Security and Governmental Affairs of the Committee on Homeland Security fied as a foreign adversary in its most recent the Senate that a UAS, a software operating in July. Annual Threat Assessment; or system associated with a UAS, or a system (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to for the detection or identification of a UAS coordination with the Director of National support the bill, and I yield back the referred to in any of subparagraphs (A) Intelligence, has identified as a foreign ad- balance of my time. through (C) of such subsection that is the versary that is not included in such Annual The SPEAKER pro tempore. The subject of such a waiver is required— Threat Assessment. question is on the motion offered by (A) in the national interest of the United (2) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.—The term the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. States; ‘‘intelligence community’’ has the meaning (B) for counter-UAS surrogate research, THOMPSON) that the House suspend the given such term in section 3(4) of the Na- testing, development, evaluation, or train- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4094, as tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)). ing; or amended. (3) UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM; UAS.—The (C) for intelligence, electronic warfare, or The question was taken; and (two- terms ‘‘unmanned aircraft system’’ and information warfare operations, testing, thirds being in the affirmative) the ‘‘UAS’’ have the meaning given the term analysis, and or training. ‘‘unmanned aircraft system’’ in section 331 of rules were suspended and the bill, as (2) NOTICE.—The certification described in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of amended, was passed. paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Com- 2012 (Public Law 112–95; 49 U.S.C. 44802 note). A motion to reconsider was laid on mittees specified in such paragraph by not the table. later than the date that is 14 days after the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f date on which a waiver is issued under such ant to the rule, the gentleman from paragraph. Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON) and the b 1630 (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.— gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. UNMANNED AERIAL SECURITY (1) IN GENERAL.—This Act shall take effect GUEST) each will control 20 minutes. ACT on the date that is 120 days after the date of The Chair recognizes the gentleman the enactment of this Act. from Mississippi. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. (2) WAIVER PROCESS.—Not later than 60 Speaker, I move to suspend the rules days after the date of the enactment of this GENERAL LEAVE and pass the bill (H.R. 4682) to prohibit Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish a process by which the head Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that from operating or procuring certain of an office or component of the Department all Members may have 5 legislative foreign-made unmanned aircraft sys- of Homeland Security may request a waiver days in which to revise and extend under subsection (b). tems, and for other purposes, as their remarks and include extraneous (3) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding the prohi- amended. material on this measure. bition under subsection (a), the head of an The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The Clerk read the title of the bill. office or component of the Department of The text of the bill is as follows: Homeland Security may continue to operate objection to the request of the gen- H.R. 4682 a UAS, a software operating system associ- tleman from Mississippi? Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ated with a UAS, or a system for the detec- There was no objection. resentatives of the United States of America in tion or identification of a UAS described in Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Congress assembled, any of subparagraphs (1) through (3) of such Speaker, I yield myself such time as I

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:50 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.038 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5545 may consume. I rise in support of H.R. manufactured in , which domi- rules were suspended and the bill, as 4682, the Unmanned Aerial Security nates the United States market. Of the amended, was passed. Act. top 10 drone manufacturers that supply A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. Speaker, to help carry out many the United States market, a single Chi- the table. of its many missions, the Department nese manufacturer towers over all the f of Homeland Security has increasingly others with nearly 77 percent of the DHS CONTRACT REPORTING ACT come to rely on drones. market share. OF 2021 For instance, DHS utilizes drones to DHS has issued warnings in recent get ‘‘eyes in the sky’’ to make timely years about Chinese-made drones, spe- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. assessments about the extent of dam- cifically citing concerns that they may Speaker, I move to suspend the rules age caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, be sending sensitive data to their man- and pass the bill (H.R. 4363) to establish and other natural disasters in in- ufacturers in China, where it can be a daily public reporting requirement stances in where FEMA cannot easily accessed by the Chinese Government. for covered contract awards of the De- deploy personnel to affected areas by Our colleagues in the Senate share partment of Homeland Security, and ground. our concern. In fact, Senator RICK for other purposes, as amended. In remote parts of the land border, SCOTT has introduced similar legisla- The Clerk read the title of the bill. DHS uses this technology to detect and tion to ban the purchase and use of The text of the bill is as follows: prevent illicit drug activities. With so these drones across the Federal Gov- H.R. 4363 many unmanned aerial systems in the ernment, not just at DHS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- marketplace today developed in na- Given the role that drones have in resentatives of the United States of America in tions that are considered foreign adver- protecting homeland security, it is Congress assembled, saries, there are legitimate security more important than ever to require SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. concerns about the integrity of data DHS to assess its drone fleets. This bill This Act may be cited as the ‘‘DHS Contract they collect. would require DHS to provide a threat Reporting Act of 2021’’. In fact, recent reports suggest that assessment report to Congress on SEC. 2. DAILY PUBLIC REPORT OF COVERED CON- Chinese-manufactured drones might be TRACT AWARDS. whether the agency has analyzed the compromised and used to send sen- (a) DAILY REPORT.— threat of its drone from adversarial na- sitive information to the Chinese Gov- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall post, tions; the number of these drones that ernment. In response to security con- maintain, and update in accordance with para- the Department is currently operating; cerns, the Departments of Interior and graph (2), on a publicly available website of the and the extent to which the informa- Department, a daily report of all covered con- Defense have taken steps to limit their tion gathered by these drones may be a tract awards. Each reported covered contract use of foreign-made drones. threat to the homeland or economic se- award shall include information relating to— H.R. 4682, the Unmanned Aerial Secu- (A) the contract number, modification num- rity Act, would direct the Department curity of the United States. Second, the bill would prohibit DHS ber, or delivery order number; of Homeland Security to take similar (B) the contract type; protective measures. It would prohibit from buying or using drones made in (C) the amount obligated for such award; DHS from purchasing or using drone adversarial nations going forward. (D) the total contract value for such award, systems manufactured in a foreign Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank including all options; (E) the description of the purpose for such country that is deemed to be an adver- my friend and colleague, Ranking Member KATKO, for being an original award; sary by either the intelligence commu- (F) the number of proposals or bids received; nity’s Annual Threat Assessment or cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation. Along with Members on the other side (G) the name and address of the vendor, and the Secretary of Homeland Security. whether such vendor is considered a small busi- Importantly, H.R. 4682 does allow the of the aisle, this is truly a bipartisan ness; DHS Secretary to waive the prohibi- piece of legislation. (H) the period and each place of performance tion, case by case, in certain cir- With China looming as a growing for such award; cumstances, such as for counter-drone threat on the horizon, maintaining our (I) whether such award is multiyear; (J) whether such award requires a small busi- research, testing, development, train- homeland security is of the utmost im- portance, and I urge my colleagues to ness subcontracting plan; and ing, or for certain intelligence oper- (K) the contracting office and the point of ations. support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. contact for such office. H.R. 4682 has bipartisan support and (2) UPDATE.—Updates referred to in para- was reported out of committee by voice Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. graph (1) shall occur not later than two busi- vote. Speaker, I have no more speakers, and ness days after the date on which the covered Mr. Speaker, I urge my House col- I am prepared to close after the gen- contract is authorized or modified. leagues to support this legislation, and tleman from Mississippi closes. I re- (3) SUBSCRIBING TO ALERTS.—The website re- I reserve the balance of my time. serve the balance of my time. ferred to in paragraph (1) shall provide the op- Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I have no tion to subscribe to an automatic notification of further speakers, and I urge all Mem- the publication of each report required under self such time as I may consume. such paragraph. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support bers to support this bill, and I yield (4) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Paragraph (1) shall of H.R. 4682, the Unmanned Aerial Se- back the balance of my time. take effect on the date that is 180 days after the curity Act. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. date of the enactment of this section. It is imperative that the Department Speaker, I yield myself the balance of (b) UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACT ACTION OR DE- of Homeland Security be able to pro- my time. FINITIZED AMOUNT.—If a covered contract tect the Nation against all threats. Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- award reported pursuant to subsection (a) in- This defense includes ensuring that the league from Mississippi (Mr. GUEST) for cludes an undefinitized contract action, the Sec- unmanned aircraft systems, commonly introducing this bill that seeks to en- retary shall— known as drones, that DHS uses and sure the integrity and security of the (1) report the estimated total contract value for such award and the amount obligated upon buys, are not made in foreign countries drone systems that the Department of award; and that do not align with our interests; Homeland Security operates. (2) once such award is definitized, update the countries such as China. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to total contract value and amount obligated. DHS requires the dominant, air do- support H.R. 4682, and I yield back the (c) EXEMPTION.—Each report required under main capabilities that drones provide balance of my time. subsection (a) shall not include covered contract to accomplish many of its land and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The awards relating to classified products, programs, maritime missions. We know that DHS question is on the motion offered by or services. uses drones for surveilling our south- the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) COVERED CONTRACT AWARD.—The term THOMPSON) that the House suspend the west border. Utilizing drones is a cost- ‘‘covered contract award’’— efficient way to protect large areas of rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4682, as (A) means a contract action of the Depart- the homeland. amended. ment with the total authorized dollar amount of However, many of the commercial The question was taken; and (two- $4,000,000 or greater, including unexercised op- drones used in the United States are thirds being in the affirmative) the tions; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:50 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.075 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5546 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 (B) includes— had misspent funding that Congress they don’t already know some key de- (i) contract awards governed by the Federal specifically appropriated for migrant tails about the contract. Acquisition Regulation; medical care and related supplies. Furthermore, DHS acquisition man- (ii) modifications to a contract award that in- agement is still on the Government Ac- crease the total value, expand the scope of H.R. 4363 seeks to improve visibility work, or extend the period of performance; in DHS’ contract awards by requiring countability Office’s high-risk list. (iii) orders placed on a multiple award or mul- daily reporting of contract awards on GAO reports that although DHS has tiple-agency contract that includes delivery or the Department’s public website. The taken steps to strengthen its acquisi- quantity terms that are indefinite; reports are to include key information tion requirements development proc- (iv) other transaction authority agreements; about the award, such as the purpose of ess, DHS continues to face challenges and the contract and where work is ex- in effectively executing its acquisition (v) contract awards made with other than full portfolio, with many programs not and open competition. pected to be performed. (2) DEFINITIZED AMOUNT.—The term ‘‘defini- The reports are also to include infor- meeting the cost and schedule goals tized amount’’ means the final amount of a cov- mation about the award recipient, such they establish. ered contract award after agreement between as the name of the company and I want to change this. The bill I am the Department and the contractor at issue. whether it is considered a small busi- putting forward today will increase the (3) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ ness. transparency into these contracts. The means the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021 re- (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means H.R. 4363 has bipartisan support and was reported out of committee by voice quires DHS to have a public facing the Secretary of Homeland Security. website where it will report all con- (5) SMALL BUSINESS.—The term ‘‘small busi- vote. Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- tract awards over $4 million. ness’’ means an entity that qualifies as a small leagues to support this legislation, and business concern, as such term is described To illustrate the current opaqueness I reserve the balance of my time. of our oversight, I want to ask: Does under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- anybody here know whether all the U.S.C. 632). self such time as I may consume. (6) TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE.—The term ‘‘total DHS contracts that should have been contract value’’ means the total amount of Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support awarded competitively actually were? I funds expected to be provided to the contractor of H.R. 4363, the DHS Contract Report- don’t know the answer. But I do know at issue under the terms of the contract through ing Act of 2021. that competition and contract awards the full period of performance. The Department of Homeland Secu- helps to lower the cost of services and (7) UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACT ACTION.—The rity, along with its component agen- term ‘‘undefinitized contract action’’ means any technologies the Department buys, and cies, is appropriated billions of dollars to get the best return on investment contract action for which the contract terms, every year to carry out its mission. specifications, or price is not established prior to for the American taxpayer. the start of the performance of a covered con- This legislation, authorized by my col- To get at this type of information tract award. league, Representative HARSHBARGER, and to have more insight into DHS’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- will bring long overdue transparency to awards more generally, this bill also ant to the rule, the gentleman from the money DHS spends when con- requires DHS to include key aspects of tracting services from the private sec- Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON) and the each contract award it reports, such as gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. tor. the total amount it plans to spend; I commend Representative GUEST) each will control 20 minutes. what the contract is for; what type of The Chair recognizes the gentleman HARSHBARGER for her legislation to agreement it is; and whether the gov- from Mississippi. battle waste, fraud, and abuse, and to ernment competed the contract award. ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent According to the government’s top GENERAL LEAVE Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. efficiently and transparently. 100 contractors report for 2020, DHS Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to join alone awarded over $12 billion to its top 100 contractors. And this is an in- all Members may have 5 legislative me in supporting H.R. 4363, and I re- crease in spending of $1 billion from days in which to revise and extend serve the balance of my time. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. just the previous year. their remarks and include extraneous Speaker, I have no more speakers, and material on this measure. b 1645 I am prepared to close after the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there This includes everything from drones objection to the request of the gen- tleman from Mississippi closes. I re- serve the balance of my time. and IT systems to medical services at tleman from Mississippi? the border. With these significant lev- There was no objection. Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ten- els of increased spending, it is crucial Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. that Congress have better oversight of nessee (Mrs. HARSHBARGER). Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4363, DHS contracts. Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I the DHS Contract Reporting Act of the If this requirement would have been 2021. I yield myself such time as I may rise today in support of H.R. 4363, the in place last year, the American people consume. DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021. and Congress would have had that in- Mr. Speaker, the Department of Improving transparency and account- sight into nearly 1,000 contracts DHS Homeland Security spends billions of ability is an essential way for the awarded in 2020. We need to put this re- dollars each year to acquire goods and America people to gain and have con- quirement in place now so that Con- services needed to carry out its mis- fidence in their government and the gress can ensure better stewardship of sions. Department of Homeland Security. taxpayer dollars next year. It purchases everything from disaster Currently, there is no clear line of With increased Federal spending relief supplies to passenger screening sight into DHS’ purchasing decisions. across the board, it is more important equipment to software designed to pro- Even though DHS is required to report than ever that this committee does its tect Federal Government networks some contract awards to the House and job to ensure DHS is being a good stew- from cyber threats. Senate Appropriations Committees, it ard of taxpayer dollars. More account- The Department’s Inspector General is not required to report them to other ability will make the Department a and the Government Accountability committees with oversight responsibil- better business partner and a better Office have consistently identified ities such as ours, the House Com- provider of services to the public, and challenges with respect to DHS con- mittee on Homeland Security. that is why I urge my colleagues to tract management efforts. And most importantly, if the Amer- support this bill. For instance, the DHS Inspector Gen- ican people want to know where their I would like to thank Ranking Mem- eral has identified instances where tax dollars are going, that information ber KATKO and Representatives LURIA FEMA awarded contracts to inexperi- is almost impossible to find. and SLOTKIN for reaching across the enced vendors that were unable to de- Today, if someone wanted to find a aisle and cosponsoring this bill with liver critical supplies in response to DHS contract award, they would have me. major disasters. to know how to use and navigate the Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. In June 2020, GAO determined that cumbersome Federal data systems, and Speaker, I reserve the balance of my U.S. Customs and Border Protection even then they may not be successful if time, and I am prepared to close.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:50 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.041 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5547 Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I have no Delgado Lamb Quigley Kelly (MS) Newhouse Smith (NJ) Demings Lamborn Raskin Kelly (PA) Norman Smucker further speakers. I urge Members to DeSaulnier Langevin Reed Kustoff Nunes Spartz support this bill, and I yield back the Deutch Larsen (WA) Rice (NY) LaHood Obernolte Steel balance of my time. Diaz-Balart Larson (CT) Rogers (AL) LaMalfa Owens Steil Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Dingell Lawrence Ross Latta Palazzo Steube Doggett Lawson (FL) Roybal-Allard LaTurner Pence Stewart Speaker, I yield myself the balance of Doyle, Michael Lee (CA) Ruiz Letlow Perry Taylor my time. F. Lee (NV) Ruppersberger Long Pfluger Tenney Mr. Speaker, DHS obligated the $20 Escobar Leger Fernandez Rush Loudermilk Posey Tiffany billion on goods and services in fiscal Eshoo Levin (CA) Ryan Mace Reschenthaler Timmons Espaillat Levin (MI) Sa´ nchez Malliotakis Rice (SC) Turner year 2020, making it the fourth highest Evans Lieu Sarbanes Mann Rodgers (WA) Valadao spending civilian agency in the Federal Fitzpatrick Lofgren Scanlon Massie Rogers (KY) Van Drew Government. Fletcher Lowenthal Schakowsky Mast Rose Van Duyne Foster Lucas Schiff McCaul Rosendale Wagner Congress has a responsibility to en- Foxx Luetkemeyer Schneider McClain Rouzer Walberg sure that the Department’s funds are Frankel, Lois Luria Schrader McClintock Roy Walorski well spent. Enactment of H.R. 4363 Gallego Lynch Schrier Meuser Rutherford Waltz would provide greater transparency Garamendi Malinowski Scott (VA) Miller (IL) Salazar Weber (TX) Garcı´a (IL) Maloney, Scott, David Miller (WV) Scalise Webster (FL) into the Department’s contract awards Garcia (TX) Carolyn B. Sewell Miller-Meeks Schweikert Wenstrup and enable better oversight of DHS’s Gibbs Maloney, Sean Sherman Moolenaar Scott, Austin Westerman spending. Golden Manning Sherrill Mooney Sessions Williams (TX) Gomez Matsui Sires Moore (AL) Simpson Wilson (SC) Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Gonzalez (OH) McBath Slotkin Moore (UT) Smith (MO) Wittman support H.R. 4363, and I yield back the Gonzalez, McCarthy Smith (WA) Mullin Smith (NE) Zeldin Vicente McCollum Soto balance of my time. NOT VOTING—2 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gottheimer McEachin Spanberger Granger McGovern Speier Hartzler Lesko question is on the motion offered by Green, Al (TX) McHenry Stansbury the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Grijalva McKinley Stanton b 1718 THOMPSON) that the House suspend the Harder (CA) McNerney Stauber Hayes Meeks Stefanik Mr. HERN, Mses. MACE, HERRERA rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4363, as Higgins (NY) Meijer Stevens BEUTLER, Messrs. GUTHRIE, amended. Himes Meng Strickland PFLUGER, Mrs. WALORSKI, Messrs. The question was taken; and (two- Horsford Mfume Suozzi NUNES, GRAVES of Missouri, Mrs. thirds being in the affirmative) the Houlahan Moore (WI) Swalwell Hoyer Morelle Takano MILLER of West Virginia, Mr. rules were suspended and the bill, as Huffman Moulton Thompson (CA) SMUCKER, Mrs. STEEL, Messrs. amended, was passed. Huizenga Mrvan Thompson (MS) BALDERSON, KELLY of Mississippi, A motion to reconsider was laid on Issa Murphy (FL) Thompson (PA) Jackson Lee Murphy (NC) Titus BERGMAN, BUCHANAN, BAIRD, the table. Jacobs (CA) Nadler Tlaib WITTMAN, GARCIA of California, Jacobs (NY) Napolitano Tonko f TURNER, FLEISCHMANN, ELLZEY, Jayapal Neal Torres (CA) Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Messrs. Jeffries Neguse Torres (NY) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHIEF FI- Johnson (GA) Nehls Trahan WALBERG, SIMPSON, Mrs. RODGERS NANCIAL OFFICER SALARY Johnson (OH) Newman Trone of Washington, Messrs. GUEST, HOME RULE ACT Johnson (TX) Norcross Underwood MOOLENAAR, ROGERS of , Jones O’Halleran Upton OBERNOLTE, BRADY, BACON, SMITH The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Joyce (OH) Ocasio-Cortez Vargas of New Jersey, Ms. SALAZAR, Messrs. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Kahele Omar Veasey Kaptur Pallone Vela CRAWFORD, GONZALES of Texas, ished business is the vote on the mo- Katko Palmer Vela´ zquez STEWART, SMITH of Missouri, JOHN- tion to suspend the rules and pass the Keating Panetta Wasserman SON of South Dakota, VALADAO, bill (H.R. 1204) to amend the District of Kelly (IL) Pappas Schultz Khanna Pascrell Waters MCCAUL, GIMENEZ, WENSTRUP, Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Kildee Payne Watson Coleman LAHOOD, SCHWEIKERT, District of Columbia to establish the Kilmer Perlmutter Welch WESTERMAN, CHABOT, and ARM- rate of pay of the Chief Financial Offi- Kim (CA) Peters Wexton STRONG changed their vote from cer of the District of Columbia, on Kim (NJ) Phillips Wild Kind Pingree Williams (GA) ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ which the yeas and nays were ordered. Kinzinger Pocan Wilson (FL) Mr. CORREA changed his vote from The Clerk read the title of the bill. Kirkpatrick Porter Womack ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Krishnamoorthi Pressley Yarmuth Kuster Price (NC) Young So (two-thirds not being in the af- question is on the motion offered by firmative) the motion was rejected. the gentlewoman from the District of NAYS—170 The result of the vote was announced Columbia (Ms. NORTON) that the House Aderholt Cline Gonzales, Tony as above recorded. suspend the rules and pass the bill. Allen Cloud Good (VA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Armstrong Clyde Gooden (TX) MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS vice, and there were—yeas 259, nays Arrington Crawford Gosar Babin Crenshaw Graves (LA) 170, not voting 2, as follows: Armstrong Kirkpatrick Reschenthaler Bacon Curtis Graves (MO) (Timmons) (Stanton) (Meuser) [Roll No. 308] Baird Davidson Green (TN) Babin Lawson (FL) Rush Balderson DesJarlais Greene (GA) (Arrington) (Evans) (Underwood) YEAS—259 Banks Donalds Griffith Barraga´ n McCaul (Salazar) Ryan (Kildee) Adams Brown Clyburn Barr Duncan Grothman (Gallego) McEachin Sires (Pallone) Aguilar Brownley Cohen Bergman Dunn Guest Beyer (Connolly) (Wexton) Stefanik Allred Bucshon Cole Bice (OK) Ellzey Guthrie Butterfield Meng (Jeffries) (Smucker) Amodei Bush Comer Biggs Emmer Hagedorn (Kildee) Steube Napolitano Auchincloss Bustos Connolly Bilirakis Estes Harris Fulcher (Johnson (Franklin, C. (Correa) Axne Butterfield Cooper Bishop (NC) Fallon Harshbarger (OH)) Scott) Payne (Pallone) Barraga´ n Calvert Correa Boebert Feenstra Hern Grijalva (Garcı´a Wilson (FL) Bass Carbajal Costa Brady Ferguson Herrell (IL)) Reed (Rice (SC)) (Hayes) Beatty Ca´ rdenas Courtney Brooks Fischbach Herrera Beutler Bentz Carson Craig Buchanan Fitzgerald Hice (GA) f Bera Carter (LA) Crist Buck Fleischmann Higgins (LA) Beyer Cartwright Crow Budd Fortenberry Hill PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Bishop (GA) Case Cuellar Burchett Franklin, C. Hinson FOR AMERICANS ACT Blumenauer Casten Davids (KS) Burgess Scott Hollingsworth Blunt Rochester Castor (FL) Davis, Danny K. Cammack Fulcher Hudson The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bonamici Castro (TX) Davis, Rodney Carl Gaetz Jackson ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Bost Chu Dean Carter (GA) Gallagher Johnson (LA) ished business is the vote on the mo- Bourdeaux Cicilline DeFazio Carter (TX) Garbarino Johnson (SD) tion to commit on the bill (S. 1301) to Bowman Clark (MA) DeGette Cawthorn Garcia (CA) Jordan Boyle, Brendan Clarke (NY) DeLauro Chabot Gimenez Joyce (PA) provide for the publication by the Sec- F. Cleaver DelBene Cheney Gohmert Keller retary of Health and Human Services

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:44 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.078 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 of physical activity recommendations Bustos Jackson Lee Perlmutter The question was taken; and the for Americans, offered by the gen- Butterfield Jacobs (CA) Peters Speaker pro tempore announced that Carbajal Jayapal Phillips tleman from Texas (Mr. BRADY), on Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Pingree the ayes appeared to have it. which the yeas and nays were ordered. Carson Johnson (GA) Pocan Mr. BRADY. Mr. Speaker, on that I The Clerk will redesignate the mo- Carter (LA) Johnson (TX) Porter demand the yeas and nays. Cartwright Jones Pressley tion. Case Kahele Price (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Clerk redesignated the motion. Casten Kaptur Quigley ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Castor (FL) Keating Raskin 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Rice (NY) question is on the motion to commit. Chu Khanna The vote was taken by electronic de- Ross vice, and there were—yeas 219, nays The vote was taken by electronic de- Cicilline Kildee Roybal-Allard Clark (MA) Kilmer Ruiz 212, not voting 1, as follows: vice, and there were—yeas 211, nays Clarke (NY) Kim (NJ) Ruppersberger [Roll No. 310] 219, not voting 1, as follows: Cleaver Kind Rush [Roll No. 309] Clyburn Kirkpatrick Ryan YEAS—219 Cohen Krishnamoorthi Sa´ nchez Adams Gonzalez, Ocasio-Cortez Connolly Kuster YEAS—211 Sarbanes Aguilar Vicente Omar Cooper Lamb Aderholt Gohmert Moolenaar Scanlon Allred Gottheimer Pallone Correa Langevin Allen Gonzales, Tony Mooney Schakowsky Auchincloss Green, Al (TX) Panetta Costa Larsen (WA) Amodei Gonzalez (OH) Moore (AL) Schiff Axne Grijalva Pappas Courtney Larson (CT) Armstrong Good (VA) Moore (UT) Schneider Barraga´ n Harder (CA) Pascrell Craig Lawrence Arrington Gooden (TX) Mullin Schrader Bass Hayes Payne Crist Lawson (FL) Babin Gosar Murphy (NC) Schrier Beatty Higgins (NY) Pelosi Crow Lee (CA) Bacon Granger Nehls Scott (VA) Bera Himes Perlmutter Cuellar Lee (NV) Baird Graves (LA) Scott, David Beyer Horsford Peters Newhouse Davids (KS) Leger Fernandez Balderson Graves (MO) Sewell Bishop (GA) Houlahan Norman Davis, Danny K. Levin (CA) Phillips Banks Green (TN) Sherman Blumenauer Hoyer Nunes Dean Levin (MI) Pingree Barr Greene (GA) Sherrill Blunt Rochester Huffman Obernolte DeFazio Lieu Pocan Bentz Griffith Sires Bonamici Jackson Lee Owens DeGette Lofgren Porter Bergman Grothman Slotkin Bourdeaux Jacobs (CA) Palazzo DeLauro Lowenthal Pressley Bice (OK) Guest Smith (WA) Bowman Jayapal Palmer DelBene Luria Price (NC) Biggs Guthrie Soto Boyle, Brendan Jeffries Pence Delgado Lynch Quigley Bilirakis Hagedorn Spanberger F. Johnson (GA) Perry Demings Malinowski Raskin Bishop (NC) Harris Brown Johnson (TX) Pfluger DeSaulnier Maloney, Speier Rice (NY) Boebert Harshbarger Brownley Jones Posey Deutch Carolyn B. Stansbury Ross Bost Hartzler Bush Kahele Reed Dingell Maloney, Sean Stanton Roybal-Allard Brady Hern Bustos Kaptur Reschenthaler Doggett Manning Stevens Ruiz Brooks Herrell Butterfield Keating Rice (SC) Doyle, Michael Matsui Strickland Ruppersberger Buchanan Herrera Beutler Carbajal Kelly (IL) Rodgers (WA) F. McBath Suozzi Rush Buck Hice (GA) Ca´ rdenas Khanna Rogers (AL) Escobar McCollum Swalwell Ryan Bucshon Higgins (LA) Carson Kildee Rogers (KY) Eshoo McEachin Takano Sa´ nchez Budd Hill Carter (LA) Kilmer Rose Espaillat McGovern Thompson (CA) Sarbanes Burchett Hinson Cartwright Kim (NJ) Rosendale Evans McNerney Thompson (MS) Scanlon Burgess Hollingsworth Case Kind Rouzer Fletcher Meeks Titus Schakowsky Calvert Hudson Casten Kinzinger Roy Foster Meng Tlaib Schiff Cammack Huizenga Castor (FL) Kirkpatrick Rutherford Frankel, Lois Mfume Tonko Schneider Carl Issa Castro (TX) Krishnamoorthi Salazar Gallego Moore (WI) Torres (CA) Schrier Carter (GA) Jackson Chu Kuster Scalise Garamendi Morelle Torres (NY) Scott (VA) Carter (TX) Jacobs (NY) Cicilline Lamb Schweikert Garcı´a (IL) Moulton Trahan Scott, David Cawthorn Johnson (LA) Clark (MA) Langevin Scott, Austin Garcia (TX) Mrvan Trone Sewell Chabot Johnson (OH) Clarke (NY) Larsen (WA) Sessions Golden Murphy (FL) Underwood Sherman Cheney Johnson (SD) Cleaver Larson (CT) Simpson Gomez Nadler Vargas Sherrill Cline Jordan Clyburn Lawrence Smith (MO) Gonzalez, Napolitano Veasey Sires Cloud Joyce (OH) Cohen Lawson (FL) Smith (NE) Vicente Neal Vela Slotkin Clyde Joyce (PA) Connolly Lee (CA) Smith (NJ) Gottheimer Neguse Vela´ zquez Smith (WA) Cole Katko Cooper Lee (NV) Smucker Green, Al (TX) Newman Wasserman Soto Comer Keller Correa Leger Fernandez Spartz Grijalva Norcross Schultz Spanberger Crawford Kelly (MS) Costa Levin (CA) Harder (CA) O’Halleran Waters Speier Crenshaw Kelly (PA) Stauber Courtney Levin (MI) Hayes Ocasio-Cortez Watson Coleman Curtis Kim (CA) Steel Craig Lieu Stansbury Higgins (NY) Omar Welch Davidson Kinzinger Stefanik Crist Lofgren Stanton Himes Pallone Wexton Davis, Rodney Kustoff Steil Crow Lowenthal Stevens Horsford Panetta Wild DesJarlais LaHood Steube Cuellar Luria Strickland Houlahan Pappas Williams (GA) Diaz-Balart LaMalfa Stewart Davids (KS) Lynch Suozzi Hoyer Pascrell Wilson (FL) Donalds Lamborn Taylor Davis, Danny K. Malinowski Swalwell Huffman Payne Yarmuth Duncan Latta Tenney Dean Maloney, Takano Dunn LaTurner Thompson (PA) NOT VOTING—1 DeFazio Carolyn B. Thompson (CA) Ellzey Letlow Tiffany DeGette Maloney, Sean Thompson (MS) Emmer Long Timmons Lesko DeLauro Manning Titus Estes Loudermilk Turner b 1735 DelBene Matsui Tlaib Fallon Lucas Upton Delgado McBath Tonko Feenstra Luetkemeyer Valadao Ms. CHENEY changed her vote from Demings McCollum Torres (CA) Ferguson Mace Van Drew ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ DeSaulnier McEachin Torres (NY) Fischbach Malliotakis Van Duyne Deutch McGovern Trahan Fitzgerald Mann Wagner So the motion to commit was re- Dingell McNerney Trone Fitzpatrick Massie Walberg jected. Doggett Meeks Underwood Fleischmann Mast Walorski The result of the vote was announced Doyle, Michael Meng Vargas Fortenberry McCarthy Waltz as above recorded. F. Mfume Veasey Foxx McCaul Weber (TX) Escobar Moore (WI) Vela Franklin, C. McClain Webster (FL) MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Eshoo Morelle Vela´ zquez Scott McClintock Wenstrup RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Espaillat Moulton Wasserman Fulcher McHenry Westerman Armstrong Kirkpatrick Reschenthaler Evans Mrvan Schultz Williams (TX) Waters Gaetz McKinley (Timmons) (Stanton) (Meuser) Fletcher Murphy (FL) Wilson (SC) Foster Nadler Watson Coleman Gallagher Meijer Babin Lawson (FL) Rush Garbarino Meuser Wittman Frankel, Lois Napolitano Welch (Arrington) (Evans) (Underwood) Garcia (CA) Miller (IL) Womack Gallego Neal Wexton Barraga´ n McCaul (Salazar) Ryan (Kildee) Gibbs Miller (WV) Young (Gallego) Sires (Pallone) Garamendi Neguse Wild McEachin ´ Gimenez Miller-Meeks Zeldin Beyer (Connolly) Stefanik Garcıa (IL) Newman Williams (GA) (Wexton) Garcia (TX) Norcross Wilson (FL) NAYS—219 Butterfield Meng (Jeffries) (Smucker) (Kildee) Steube Gomez O’Halleran Yarmuth Napolitano Adams Beatty Bourdeaux Fulcher (Johnson (Franklin, C. (Correa) NAYS—212 Aguilar Bera Bowman (OH)) Scott) Payne (Pallone) Allred Beyer Boyle, Brendan Grijalva (Garcı´a Wilson (FL) Aderholt Babin Barr Auchincloss Bishop (GA) F. (IL)) Reed (Rice (SC)) (Hayes) Allen Bacon Bentz Axne Blumenauer Brown Amodei Baird Bergman Barraga´ n Blunt Rochester Brownley The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Armstrong Balderson Bice (OK) Bass Bonamici Bush question is on the passage of the bill. Arrington Banks Biggs

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:44 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29SE7.081 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5549 Bilirakis Green (TN) Murphy (NC) Ryan (Kildee) Steube (Hayes) Policymakers need to give students Bishop (NC) Greene (GA) Nehls Sires (Pallone) (Franklin, C. Boebert Griffith Newhouse Stefanik Scott) the tools they need to succeed so they Bost Grothman Norman (Smucker) Wilson (FL) can graduate and become leaders in our Brady Guest Nunes f communities. Brooks Guthrie Obernolte I have written legislation, the Stu- Buchanan Hagedorn Owens Buck Harris Palazzo VACATING DEMAND FOR YEAS dent Mental Health Rights Act, that Bucshon Harshbarger Palmer AND NAYS ON H.R. 978, CHAI would strengthen mental health poli- Budd Hartzler Pence SUTHAMMANONT REMEMBRANCE cies on college campuses to better pro- Burchett Hern Perry ACT OF 2021 tect young people struggling with men- Burgess Herrell Pfluger Calvert Herrera Beutler Posey Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I tal health challenges. Cammack Hice (GA) Reed ask unanimous consent that the order- Students have begun a third school Carl Higgins (LA) Reschenthaler year disrupted by COVID–19. They con- Carter (GA) Hill Rice (SC) ing of the yeas and nays on the motion Carter (TX) Hinson Rodgers (WA) that the House suspend the rules and tinue to face the challenges of being Cawthorn Hollingsworth Rogers (AL) pass the bill (H.R. 978) to require the physically isolated from their peers Chabot Hudson Rogers (KY) head of each agency to establish a safe- and navigating remote or hybrid in- Cheney Huizenga Rose struction. Cline Issa Rosendale ty plan relating to COVID–19 for any Cloud Jackson Rouzer worksite at which employees or con- The problem is clear: Protecting stu- Clyde Jacobs (NY) Roy tractors are required to be physically dents’ health is urgent and necessary. Cole Johnson (LA) Rutherford f Comer Johnson (OH) Salazar present during the COVID–19 pandemic, Crawford Johnson (SD) Scalise and for other purposes be vacated, to b 1800 Crenshaw Jordan Schrader the end that the motion be considered Curtis Joyce (OH) Schweikert MLB RESOLUTION Davidson Joyce (PA) Scott, Austin as withdrawn. Davis, Rodney Katko Sessions The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and DesJarlais Keller Simpson objection to the request of the gen- was given permission to address the Diaz-Balart Kelly (MS) Smith (MO) tleman from California? House for 1 minute and to revise and Donalds Kelly (PA) Smith (NE) There was no objection. extend his remarks.) Duncan Kim (CA) Smith (NJ) Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Dunn Kustoff Smucker f Ellzey LaHood Spartz er, I rise today to ask my colleagues to Emmer LaMalfa Stauber MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME support legislation that I, along with Estes Lamborn Steel Representative , are in- Fallon Latta Stefanik CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5305, EX- Feenstra LaTurner Steil TENDING GOVERNMENT FUND- troducing to ask the House of Rep- Ferguson Letlow Steube ING AND DELIVERING EMER- resentatives to denounce Major League Fischbach Long Stewart GENCY ASSISTANCE ACT Baseball’s actions in closing a plant in Fitzgerald Loudermilk Taylor Caledonia, , and moving Fitzpatrick Lucas Tenney Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Fleischmann Luetkemeyer Thompson (PA) unanimous consent that it be in order manufacturing jobs to communist Fortenberry Mace Tiffany at any time to take from the Speaker’s China. Foxx Malliotakis Timmons For more than two decades, Miken Franklin, C. Mann Turner table the bill H.R. 5305, with the Senate Sports has been located in the Cal- Scott Massie Upton amendment thereto, and to consider in Fulcher Mast Valadao edonia community. As an integral the House, without intervention of any Gaetz McCarthy Van Drew small business, Miken employs nearly point of order, a motion offered by the Gallagher McCaul Van Duyne 150 hardworking Americans. This deci- Garbarino McClain Wagner chair of the Committee on Appropria- sion to close the plant and move jobs Garcia (CA) McClintock Walberg tions or her designee that the House Gibbs McHenry Walorski to China directly defies Major League concur in the Senate amendment; that Gimenez McKinley Waltz Baseball’s position as America’s pas- Gohmert Meijer Weber (TX) the Senate amendment and the motion time. Golden Meuser Webster (FL) be considered as read; that the motion Gonzales, Tony Miller (IL) Wenstrup There is nothing American about be debatable for 1 hour equally divided Gonzalez (OH) Miller (WV) Westerman outsourcing jobs to China, removing and controlled by the chair and rank- Good (VA) Miller-Meeks Williams (TX) income from American workers, and Gooden (TX) Moolenaar Wilson (SC) ing minority member of the Committee destroying a community’s economy. Gosar Mooney Wittman on Appropriations or their respective Granger Moore (AL) Womack We know that very well in Atlanta, designees; and that the previous ques- Graves (LA) Moore (UT) Young Georgia. Graves (MO) Mullin Zeldin tion be considered as ordered on the Major League Baseball should be an NOT VOTING—1 motion to adoption without inter- unquestionable supporter of American vening motion. Lesko jobs. The League’s decision to close the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there plant and move those jobs to China is objection to the request of the gen- b 1752 incredibly disheartening. America’s tleman from Massachusetts? pastime should be supported by Amer- So the bill was passed. There was no objection. ican-made products and jobs. The result of the vote was announced f Mr. Speaker, I urge Major League as above recorded. Baseball to live up to its responsibility A motion to reconsider was laid on STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH POLICIES ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES to the American people by reversing the table. this decision to keep these jobs at PERSONAL EXPLANATION (Ms. PORTER asked and was given home and to purchase American-made Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, had I been permission to address the House for 1 products, and I ask my colleagues for present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall minute and to revise and extend her re- their support. No. 308, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 309, and ‘‘nay’’ marks.) f on rollcall No. 310. Ms. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, too often, INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE our country fails to get people the RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS mental healthcare they need. This is (Ms. MANNING asked and was given Armstrong Grijalva (Garcı´a Napolitano true for Americans of all ages, and it is permission to address the House for 1 (Timmons) (IL)) (Correa) particularly acute for our Nation’s col- minute and to revise and extend her re- Babin Kirkpatrick Payne (Pallone) lege students. marks.) (Arrington) (Stanton) Reed (Rice (SC)) They face the hurdles of corporate Ms. MANNING. Mr. Speaker, I rise Barraga´ n Lawson (FL) Reschenthaler (Gallego) (Evans) (Meuser) greed in our healthcare system and today to express my strong support for Beyer (Connolly) McCaul (Salazar) Rush stigma against mental health treat- the historic bipartisan Investment and Butterfield McEachin (Underwood) ment. But they also run into road- Jobs Act. This bill will provide critical (Kildee) (Wexton) Fulcher (Johnson blocks with unhelpful or, at times, ac- funding to rebuild our Nation’s phys- Meng (Jeffries) (OH)) tively harmful campus policies. ical infrastructure and accelerate our

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:44 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.033 H29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H5550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021 shift to green energy, all while cre- childcare and lower costs for Medicare with pandemic potential. It would ating good-paying jobs in communities and college tuition. shore up domestic manufacturing of like mine. Build Back Better pays over the long critical supplies so that we are no In North Carolina, more than 3,000 run with investments for reducing fast- longer at the mercy of a fragile global miles of highway and 1,400 bridges need rising climate change issues and pays supply chain. repair. The average driver spends $500 a right now with investments in much- We have the resources to prevent the year on vehicle maintenance costs, needed social programs. next pandemic. The only question that thanks to this rundown infrastructure. f remains is do we have the political will More than 400,000 North Carolina to Build Back Better. EROSION MITIGATION residents lack adequate access to inter- f (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given net. This bill expands broadband ac- ADJOURNMENT cess, helping to ensure that everyone permission to address the House for 1 has the tools they need to stay con- minute and to revise and extend his re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nected and participate fully in school marks.) ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- and in remote work. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I just tion 188, the House stands adjourned All these investments create good- want to point out to the American pub- until 10 a.m. tomorrow for morning- paying jobs, spurring economic devel- lic and my colleagues in this Chamber hour debate and noon for legislative opment, and catapulting our Nation and the U.S. Forest Service, the ex- business. Thereupon (at 6 o’clock and 7 min- into the 21st century. treme importance of all the fire devas- utes p.m.), under its previous order, the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tation we have had in Northern Cali- House adjourned until tomorrow, join me in supporting this bill. fornia and the need to immediately get Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 10 f upon the effort to cover up the erosion that we are going to have there. a.m. for morning-hour debate. ABORTION ON DEMAND BILL We need to mitigate the erosion that f (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given has a great potential to be there. This EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, permission to address the House for 1 fire here, the Dixie fire—currently al- ETC. minute and to revise and extend his re- most put out—has reached, finally, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive marks.) nearly a million acres, on top of the communications were taken from the Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, last fire last year and another 2 years be- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: week, I voted in opposition to one of fore that. EC–2250. A letter from the Alternate OSD the most radical attacks on the unborn We have over 1.5 million acres that FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department that Congress has ever seen. have burned and are now a repository of Defense, transmitting the Department’s H.R. 3755, the abortion on demand for ash and erosion that is going to af- final rule — National Industrial Security bill would create a dangerous national fect what is known as the Feather Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); standard that would allow the execu- River watershed, an extremely impor- Amendment [Docket ID: DoD-2020-OS-0045] tion of innocents solely because of tant watershed to the California State (RIN: 0790-AL41) received September 20, 2021, their race, sex, or disability. Water Project whose customers num- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 . 868); to the Com- Our Nation denounces those who de- ber about 25 million people in Cali- mittee on Armed Services. value life. We condemn China and fornia, as well as much of agriculture. EC–2251. A letter from the Assistant Gen- North Korea for their human rights We need that erosion control to hap- eral Counsel, Division of Regulatory Serv- abuses, and yet, we must reconcile pen immediately, especially on the ices, Department of Education, transmitting with the fact that some of our Nation’s heels of the Beckwourth fire, the Dixie the Department’s final priorities — Effective leaders are devaluing the life of Amer- fire, so that we don’t have our streams, Educator Development Division [Docket ID: our rivers, our lakes, plugged up with ED-2021-OESE-0045] received August 20, 2021, ican babies. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law It is simple. Abortion is murder, and ash, with soil that makes it impossible 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- murder is wrong. ‘‘Thou shalt not kill’’ for our water supply this coming year mittee on Education and Labor. is not a statement to reject for the to be delivered to people in agriculture. EC–2252. A letter from the Assistant Gen- sake of politics. f eral Counsel, Division of Regulatory Serv- As a Catholic and a father, I will al- ices, Office of Elementary and Secondary PRIORITIZE PANDEMIC ways defend the unborn. As a conserv- Education, Department of Education, trans- PREPAREDNESS mitting the Department’s Major final re- ative Congressman, I will continue (Mr. TORRES of New York asked and quirements — American Rescue Plan Act fighting to keep taxpayer dollars from Homeless Children and Youth Program (RIN: being used to fund these violent proce- was given permission to address the 1801-AA24) received August 20, 2021, pursuant dures. House for 1 minute and to revise and to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, May God have mercy on us all. extend his remarks.) Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on f Mr. TORRES of New York. Mr. Education and Labor. Speaker, one of the central values of EC–2253. A letter from the Assistant Gen- CLIMATE CHANGE AND SOCIAL the Build Back Better Act is pandemic eral Counsel, Division of Regulatory Serv- PROGRAMS preparedness. ices, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, trans- (Ms. NORTON asked and was given COVID–19 has left a death toll of mitting the Department’s final priority and permission to address the House for 1 more than 600,000 Americans and a cost definition — Teacher and School Leader In- minute and to revise and extend her re- of $16 trillion. If the cataclysm of centive (TSL) Program [Docket ID: ED-2020- marks.) COVID–19 cannot move our country to OESE-0199] received August 20, 2021, pursu- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, the Build prioritize pandemic preparedness, then ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Back Better Act is historic, but I want nothing will. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee to focus on two of its most important A wise person once said, Those who on Education and Labor. fail to learn from history are doomed EC–2254. A letter from the Assistant Gen- programs: climate change and much- eral Counsel, Division of Regulatory Serv- needed social programs. to repeat it. And if we fail to pass the ices, Office of Elementary and Secondary First, climate change, the most im- Build Back Better Act, we are in dan- Education, Department of Education, trans- portant issue facing the entire world, ger of reliving a history whose repeat mitting the Department’s final priorities and without exception. The U.S. can double we cannot afford. requirement — Innovative Approaches to its impact—reducing carbon emissions The Build Back Better Act would en- Literacy [Docket ID ED-2021-OESE-0036] re- 50 percent while creating 2 million jobs able the United States to develop and ceived August 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. annually over the next 10 years in distribute vaccines within a few 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 clean technologies. months of a new pandemic threat. It Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and Labor. And the Build Back Better social pro- would enable the United States to de- EC–2255. A letter from the Assistant Gen- grams respond to needs Americans velop vaccines not only for particular eral Counsel, Division of Regulatory Serv- have long prioritized. Among them, viruses but whole families of viruses ices, Office of General Counsel, Department

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Resolution providing 2019-FSA-0115] (RIN: 1840-AD48) received Sep- AC59) received September 23, 2021, pursuant for consideration of the bill (S. 1301) to pro- tember 23, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, vide for the publication by the Secretary of 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Health and Human Services of physical ac- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education the Judiciary. tivity recommendations for Americans and Labor. EC–2264. A letter from the Chairman, Sur- (Rept. 117–133). Referred to the House Cal- EC–2256. A letter from the Director, Office face Transportation Board, transmitting the endar. of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Board’s final rule — Fees for Services Per- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s formed in Connection With Licensing and f Related Services-2021 Update [Docket No.: final rule — Measuring, Evaluating, and Re- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS porting Radioactive Material in Liquid and EP 542 (Sub-No. 29)] received September 20, Gaseous Effluents and Solid Waste [Regu- 201, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Under clause 2 of rule XII, public latory Guide RG 1.21, Revision 3] received Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the bills and resolutions of the following September 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Transportation and Infra- titles were introduced and severally re- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 structure. ferred, as follows: Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and EC–2265. A letter from the Vice President, By Mr. GOSAR: Commerce. River and Resources Stewardship, Natural EC–2257. A letter from the Director, Office Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority, H.R. 5409. A bill to require the Secretary of of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- transmitting the Authority’s final rule — Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley latory Commission, transmitting the Com- Floating Cabins (RIN: 3316-AA24) received Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila mission’s issuance of Regulatory Guide — September 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. County, ; to the Committee on Nat- Measuring, Evaluating, and Reporting Ra- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ural Resources. dioactive Material in Liquid and Gaseous Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself, Mr. Effluents and Solid Waste (RG 1.21, Revision tation and Infrastructure. MEIJER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. MACE, Ms. 3) received September 27, 2021, pursuant to 5 EC–2266. A letter from the Regulation De- LEE of California, Mr. CASTRO of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. velopment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Texas, and Mr. LIEU): H.R. 5410. A bill to provide for clarification 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- Policy and Management, Office of General and limitations with respect to the exercise ergy and Commerce. Counsel (00REG), Department of Veterans EC–2258. A letter from the Director, Office Affairs, transmitting the Department’s of national security powers, and for other of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- Major interim final rule — Presumptive purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- latory Commission, transmitting the Com- Service Connection for Respiratory Condi- fairs, and in addition to the Committees on mission’s final rule — Operator Licensing tions Due to Exposure to Particulate Matter Transportation and Infrastructure, and Examinations Standards for Power Reactors, (RIN: 2900-AR25) received September 20, 2021, Rules, for a period to be subsequently deter- Revision 12 received September 22, 2021, pur- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- sideration of such provisions as fall within 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. EC–2267. A letter from the Regulation De- on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota (for velopment Coordinator, Office of Regulation EC–2259. A letter from the Alternate OSD himself, Mr. PHILLIPS, and Mr. WEBER Policy and Management, Office of the Gen- FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department of Texas): eral Counsel (00REG), Department of Vet- of Defense, transmitting the Department’s H.R. 5411. A bill to hold the salaries of sen- erans Affairs, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Defense Federal Acquisition ior government officials in escrow and pro- final rule — Veterans Care Agreements (RIN: Regulation Supplement; Use of Firm-Fixed- hibit the use of official funds for travel by 2900-AQ45) received September 20, 2021, pur- Price Contracts for Foreign Military Sales such officials if each of the regular appro- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- (DFARS Case 2021-D019) [Docket: DARS-2021- priation bills for a fiscal year prior has not 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 0016] (RIN: 0750-AL37) received September 20, been enacted into law by the beginning of on Veterans’ Affairs. the fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public EC–2268. A letter from the Regulation De- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addi- velopment Coordinator, Office of Regula- tion to the Committees on Oversight and Re- Committee on Foreign Affairs. tions Policy and Management, Office of the EC–2260. A letter from the Alternate OSD form, House Administration, Rules, and the General Counsel (00REG), Department of FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department Budget, for a period to be subsequently de- Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- of Defense, transmitting the Department’s termined by the Speaker, in each case for ment’s interim final rule — Extension of the final rule — Defense Federal Acquisition consideration of such provisions as fall with- Presumptive Period for Compensation for Regulation Supplement: Improved Energy in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Persian Gulf War Veterans (RIN: 2900-AR22) Security for Main Operating Bases in Europe cerned. received September 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 (DFARS Case 2020-D030) [Docket: DARS-2020- By Mr. SCHIFF: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 0039] (RIN: 0750-AL15) received September 20, H.R. 5412. A bill to authorize appropria- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Vet- 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public tions for fiscal year 2022 for intelligence and erans’ Affairs. intelligence-related activities of the United Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the EC–2269. A letter from the Director, Legal States Government, the Community Man- Committee on Foreign Affairs. Processing Division, Internal Revenue Serv- agement Account, and the Central Intel- EC–2261. A letter from the Alternate OSD ice, transmitting the Service’s temporary ligence Agency Retirement and Disability FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department regulations — Recapture of Excess Employ- System, and for other purposes; to the Com- of Defense, transmitting the Department’s ment Tax Credits under the American Relief mittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). final rule — Civil Monetary Penalty Infla- Plan Act of 2021 [TD 9935] (RIN: 1545-BQ09) By Ms. BARRAGA´ N (for herself, Mr. tion Adjustment [Docket ID: DOD-2016-OS- received September 23, 2021, pursuant to 5 TURNER, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. NOR- 0045] (RIN: 0790-AL18) received September 20, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. TON, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. COHEN, Ms. 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on MATSUI, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. KILMER, Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Ways and Means. Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. Committee on the Judiciary. EC–2270. A letter from the Director, Legal FITZPATRICK, Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. EC–2262. A letter from the Chief, Regu- Processing Division, Internal Revenue Serv- MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. LARSON of latory Coordination Division, USCIS Office ice, transmitting the Service’s IRB Only rule Connecticut, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, of Policy and Strategy, Department of — Guidance on the Employee Retention Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Credit under Section 3134 of the Code and on GALLEGO, Mr. TONKO, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. partment’s final rule — International Entre- Miscellaneous Issues Related to the Em- BLUMENAUER, and Mr. NEGUSE): preneur Program: Automatic Increase of In- ployee Retention Credit (Notice 2021-49) re- H.R. 5413. A bill to codify the existing Out- vestment and Revenue Amount Require- ceived August 23, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. door Recreation Legacy Partnership Pro- ments [CIS No.: 2699-21; DHS Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 gram of the National Park Service, and for USCIS-2021-0018] (RIN: 1615-AC75) received Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and other purposes; to the Committee on Natural September 20, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Means. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Resources. Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judici- f By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself and Ms. ary. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON CASTOR of Florida): EC–2263. A letter from the Chief, Regu- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 5414. A bill to amend title XIX of the latory Coordination Division, U.S. Citizen- Social Security Act to ensure that children ship and Immigration Services, Department Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of in foster care who are placed in a qualified of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- committees were delivered to the Clerk residential treatment program are eligible

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BOYLE of Penn- health services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. sylvania (for himself, Mr. YARMUTH, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, By Mrs. HARTZLER (for herself, Mr. Mr. LIEU, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. and in addition to the Committee on Ways BACON, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. MOORE of ESPAILLAT, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. WILD, and Means, for a period to be subsequently Utah, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. Mr. COHEN, and Mr. EVANS): determined by the Speaker, in each case for BALDERSON, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. H.R. 5415. A bill to provide the Secretary of consideration of such provisions as fall with- KINZINGER, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. the Treasury authority to increase the pub- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- GOHMERT, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. MAST, Mr. lic debt limit; to the Committee on Ways and cerned. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. OWENS, Means. By Mr. RUSH (for himself and Mr. Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, By Mr. BUTTERFIELD (for himself, SMITH of Missouri): and Mr. HICE of Georgia): Mr. MCCAUL, and Ms. WILD): H.R. 5426. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H. Res. 692. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 5416. A bill to amend the Federal Social Security Act to provide for Medicare dedication and courage of United States vet- Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish coverage of staff-assisted home dialysis for erans, veterans’ organizations, and private additional authorities of the Food and Drug certain hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis citizens who have worked and continue to Administration regarding the conduct of pe- patients and to ensure all patients are edu- work to evacuate United States persons and diatric investigations of molecularly tar- cated on modality options and receive the re- vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan; to the geted drugs to treat cancer, and for other sources, information, and support to succeed Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addi- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and on the modality of their choice, and for tion to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Commerce. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Armed Services, for a period to be subse- By Mr. CRENSHAW: H.R. 5417. A bill to prohibit funding for the and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- quently determined by the Speaker, in each implementation and enforcement of federal mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be case for consideration of such provisions as red flag orders; to the Committee on the Ju- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in fall within the jurisdiction of the committee diciary. each case for consideration of such provi- concerned. By Mr. CRENSHAW: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself and H.R. 5418. A bill to prohibit the Depart- committee concerned. Mr. CHABOT): ment of Transportation and other agencies By Ms. TITUS (for herself and Mr. KIL- H. Res. 693. A resolution recognizing the from promulgating rules requiring a person DEE): 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in H.R. 5427. A bill to regulate bump stocks in mission to provide an independent source of order to engage in interstate commerce, and the same manner as machineguns; to the news to closed societies in Asia; to the Com- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- mittee on Foreign Affairs. ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the tion to the Committee on the Judiciary, for f Committees on Transportation and Infra- a period to be subsequently determined by structure, and Homeland Security, for a pe- the Speaker, in each case for consideration MEMORIALS riod to be subsequently determined by the of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials Speaker, in each case for consideration of tion of the committee concerned. were presented and referred as follows: such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (for tion of the committee concerned. herself, Mrs. HAYES, and Mrs. ML-116. The SPEAKER presented a memo- By Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois: MCBATH): rial of the Legislature of the State of Arkan- H.R. 5419. A bill to amend certain banking H.R. 5428. A bill to require the Secretary of sas, relative to House laws to establish requirements for bank Education, in consultation with the Attor- 1019, to encourage the United States Con- mergers, and for other purposes; to the Com- ney General and the Secretary of Health and gress to review issues related to dairy prod- mittee on Financial Services. Human Services, to publish an annual report ucts and make changes to improve federal By Mr. GOHMERT (for himself, Mr. on indicators of school crime and safety that milk marketing orders in order to better WEBER of Texas, and Mr. DUNCAN): includes data on school shootings, and for support dairy farmers; to the Committee on H.R. 5420. A bill to provide for the contin- other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- Agriculture. ued payment of social security benefits dur- cation and Labor. ML-117. Also, a memorial of the Legisla- ing lapses in appropriations; to the Com- By Mr. WELCH (for himself and Mr. ture of the State of , relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 1010, to en- mittee on Appropriations. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois): By Mr. KAHELE (for himself, Mr. H.R. 5429. A bill to amend the Consolidated courage the to estab- ´ ´ CASE, Miss GONZALEZ-COLON, Ms. LEE Appropriations Act, 2021 to address the tim- lish a maximum limit of opiate alkaloid con- of California, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Mr. ing for the use of funds with respect to tamination of poppy seeds and ensure the SABLAN, and Mrs. RADEWAGEN): grants made to shuttered venue operators; to safety of imported poppy seeds and to issue H.R. 5421. A bill to amend the Food, Agri- the Committee on Small Business. import requirements and conduct testing; to culture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 By Ms. BONAMICI (for herself, Mr. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. to provide research and extension grants to GUTHRIE, Mr. SMITH of Washington, f combat plant pests and noxious weeds that Mr. BROWN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. impact coffee plants, and for other purposes; CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY KELLER, Mrs. MCBATH, Mrs. HAYES, to the Committee on Agriculture. STATEMENT Ms. ADAMS, Ms. TITUS, Ms. NEWMAN, By Mr. KAHELE (for himself, Mr. Mr. MORELLE, and Mr. THOMPSON of Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of CASE, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, and Mr. Pennsylvania): SABLAN): the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 5422. A bill to amend the Food, Agri- H. Res. 689. A resolution expressing support tives, the following statements are sub- culture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 for the designation of September 2021 as ‘‘Na- mitted regarding the specific powers to modify the macadamia tree health initia- tional Workforce Development Month’’ and granted to Congress in the Constitu- tive, and for other purposes; to the Com- recognizing the necessity of investing in workforce development to support workers tion to enact the accompanying bill or mittee on Agriculture. . By Mr. KILDEE (for himself, Mr. BLU- and to help employers succeed in a global MENAUER, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. RYAN, economy; to the Committee on Education By Mr. GOSAR: Mr. SCHNEIDER, Ms. BOURDEAUX, Mr. and Labor. H.R. 5409. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. By Mr. CARTER of Georgia (for him- Congress has the power to enact this legis- HIGGINS of New York, and Mr. self, Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: SWALWELL): GOSAR, and Mr. SESSIONS): Article IV, Section 3, clause 2 which pro- H.R. 5423. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H. Res. 690. A resolution disapproving the vides Congress with the power to ‘‘dispose of enue Code of 1986 to establish the advanced action of Major League Baseball to move one and make all needful Rules and Regulations solar manufacturing production credit; to of their equipment production facilities to respecting the Territory and other Property the Committee on Ways and Means. China and encouraging Major League Base- belonging to the United States.’’ By Mr. KIM of New Jersey: ball to buy American-made products; to the By Mr. MCGOVERN: H.R. 5424. A bill to amend the Richard B. Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5410. Russell National School Lunch Act to elimi- By Mr. GROTHMAN (for himself, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- nate certain requirements under the summer POCAN, Mr. TIFFANY, Ms. MCCOLLUM, lation pursuant to the following: food service program for children, and for Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. COSTA, Mr. FITZ- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, Clause 3, other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- GERALD, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. Clause 11, Clause 14, and Clause 18. cation and Labor. LAMALFA, Mr. KIND, Mr. STEIL, Ms. By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota: By Mr. O’HALLERAN (for himself, Mr. JACOBS of California, Mrs. STEEL, Mr. H.R. 5411. MCKINLEY, Mr. KIND, and Mr. SMITH PHILLIPS, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. PETERS, Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Nebraska): and Ms. CHU): lation pursuant to the following:

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Article 1, Section 8 of the United States In addition, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 1057: Ms. of Florida, Ms. Constitution states that ‘‘The Congress shall have the STEVENS, and Mrs. HINSON. By Mr. SCHIFF: Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide for H.R. 1115: Ms. ESCOBAR and Mrs. CAMMACK. H.R. 5412. the common Defense and general Welfare of H.R. 1133: Mr. CARBAJAL. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States. . . .’’ H.R. 1179: Ms. SHERRILL. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KAHELE: H.R. 1226: Mr. LAMB. Among other powers, those vested in Con- H.R. 5421. H.R. 1311: Mr. SIRES. gress pursuant to Article I, Section 8 to: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1321: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Provide for the common defense and gen- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1332: Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. STEEL, Mrs. eral welfare of the United States; U.S Constitution including Article 1, Sec- MCCLAIN, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. Regulate commerce, and tion 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare Clause) and HILL, and Ms. TITUS. Make all laws which shall be necessary and Article l, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and H.R. 1348: Mrs. TORRES of California and proper for carrying into execution Congress’s Proper Clause), Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2 Mr. PAPPAS. other powers as provided under that Article. (Property) H.R. 1389: Ms. PINGREE. By Ms. BARRAGA´ N: By Mr. KAHELE: H.R. 1419: Mr. CASE. H.R. 5413. H.R. 5422. H.R. 1442: Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1471: Mr. CASE. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1476: Mr. GOHMERT. Article 1 Section 8 of the United States U.S Constitution including Article 1, Sec- H.R. 1548: Mr. TAKANO. Constitution tion 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare Clause) and H.R. 1551: Mr. GRIFFITH. By Mr. BILIRAKIS: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and H.R. 1574: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 5414. Proper Clause), Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2 H.R. 1656: Mr. DAVIDSON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- (Property) H.R. 1667: Mr. SCHIFF. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KILDEE: H.R. 1676: Mr. DESAULNIER. This bill is enacted pursuant to Article 1, H.R. 5423. H.R. 1774: Ms. SPANBERGER. Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1813: Ms. STANSBURY. the United States. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1888: Mr. SMITH of Washington. By Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Article I, Section 8 H.R. 1897: Mr. RICE of . sylvania: By Mr. KIM of New Jersey: H.R. 1919: Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 5415. H.R. 5424. H.R. 1946: Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- SCHWEIKERT, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. WIL- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: SON of South Carolina, Ms. MENG, Mr. MANN, Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. tion under the General Welfare Clause. tion H.R. 2007: Mr. CLEAVER, Mrs. LAWRENCE, BY MR. BUTTERFIELD: By Mr. O’HALLERAN: Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. BROWN, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. ´ H.R. 5416. H.R. 5425. JEFFRIES, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. CARDENAS, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- TITUS, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Mr. MFUME, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. CARTER of Under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Clause 18, section 8 of article 1 of the Con- , Mr. SOTO, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. Constitution, Congress has the power to col- stitution EVANS, Mr. JONES, Ms. PLASKETT, Ms. MAT- lect taxes and expend funds to provide for By Mr. RUSH: SUI, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mrs. DINGELL, the general welfare of the United States. H.R. 5426. Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. WELCH, Ms. KUSTER, Congress may also make laws that are nec- ´ Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, and Ms. BARRAGAN. essary and proper for carrying into execution lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2049: Mr. COSTA. their powers enumerated under Article I. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 2059: Mr. COLE. BY MR. CRENSHAW: By Ms. TITUS: H.R. 2116: Mr. RASKIN, Mr. QUIGLEY, and H.R. 5417. H.R. 5427. Ms. MANNING. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2166: Ms. CRAIG. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2168: Ms. WILD and Ms. JAYAPAL. Article I, Section 8: The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to H.R. 2193: Mr. RASKIN. Clause 1: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the H.R. 2222: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts United States Constitution. H.R. 2249: Mrs. HAYES, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: SCHNEIDER, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. POCAN, the common Defence and general Welfare of H.R. 5428. and Mr. CROW. the United States; but all Duties, Imposts H.R. 2339: Ms. SCHRIER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Excises shall be uniform throughout the H.R. 2352: Mr. CASE. lation pursuant to the following: United States’’ H.R. 2453: Mr. PAPPAS. The United States Constitution Article 1 Clause 18: ‘‘To make all Laws which shall H.R. 2466: Mr. CRIST. Section 8 be necessary and proper for carrying into H.R. 2530: Mr. KIND. By Mr. WELCH: Execution the foregoing Powers, and all H.R. 2716: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 5429. other Powers vested by this Constitution in H.R. 2748: Mr. KEATING. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Government of the United States, or in H.R. 2759: Mr. LUCAS. lation pursuant to the following: any Department or Officer thereof. H.R. 2811: Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. SCHRIER, and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 The Congress To make all Laws which shall be necessary Ms. WEXTON. shall have the Power To . . . make all Laws and proper for carrying into Execution the H.R. 2840: Mr. CROW, Ms. WEXTON, Mr. which shall be necessary and proper for car- foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- SCHIFF, Mr. HIMES, and Mr. BUCHANAN. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, ed by this Constitution in the Government of H.R. 2848: Mr. CRIST. and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- the United States, or in any Department or H.R. 2930: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. tion in the Government of the United States, Officer thereof. H.R. 2946: Ms. LOFGREN. or in any Department or Officer thereof . . . By Mr. CRENSHAW: H.R. 3031: Ms. MENG. H.R. 5418. f H.R. 3046: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3089: Mr. MULLIN and Mr. WENSTRUP. lation pursuant to the following: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 3114: Mr. NADLER. Article I, Section VIII, Clause III Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3166: Mr. LAMB. By Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois: ILIRAKIS were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 3259: Mr. B . H.R. 5419. H.R. 3288: Mr. MCGOVERN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions, as follows: H.R. 3294: Mr. LOWENTHAL. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 82: Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 3305: Mr. TORRES of New York, Mr. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 151: Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. STAN- CLEAVER, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. By Mr. GOHMERT: TON, and Mr. GALLEGO. QUIGLEY, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 5420. H.R. 303: Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 3342: Mr. KIND. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 534: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 3344: Mr. LIEU. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 623: Mr. TRONE and Mr. LUCAS. H.R. 3362: Ms. MENG. Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the U.S. H.R. 911: Mr. EVANS. H.R. 3446: Ms. BOURDEAUX. Constitution sets forth the power of appro- H.R. 997: Mr. GAETZ. H.R. 3485: Mr. VARGAS, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mrs. priations and states that ‘‘No Money shall be H.R. 1016: Ms. ESCOBAR. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Il- drawn from the Treasury but in Consequence H.R. 1041: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. linois, Mr. STANTON, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, of Appropriations made by Law. . . .’’ TRONE, Mr. EVANS, and Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. CLARK of

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Massachusetts, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Ms. SPEIER, H.R. 4785: Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. FORTEN- CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. CASE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. WILD, and Mr. BERRY, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. SIRES, Mr. Ms. STEVENS, and Ms. ROSS. SIRES. ISSA, Ms. WILD, Mr. LIEU, Mr. SHERMAN, and H. Res. 336: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 3541: Ms. MANNING. Ms. SPANBERGER. H. Res. 397: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 3548: Ms. PORTER. H.R. 4818: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. H. Res. 404: Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 3565: Mr. KIND. H.R. 4833: Mr. NEGUSE. H. Res. 407: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 3572: Mrs. MCBATH. H.R. 4842: Mr. EMMER. H. Res. 413: Mrs. MCBATH. H.R. 3577: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 4878: Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 3617: Mr. CICILLINE and Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 4941: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H. Res. 471: Mr. KAHELE. H.R. 3645: Mr. EMMER. H.R. 4965: Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. H. Res. 516: Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. H.R. 3670: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 4996: Mr. REED and Mrs. CAMMACK. H. Res. 641: Mr. OWENS. H.R. 3685: Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. H.R. 5004: Mr. CRENSHAW. H. Res. 647: Mrs. MCCLAIN, Mr. KELLY of H.R. 3754: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 5035: Ms. MENG. Pennsylvania, and Mr. KIND. H.R. 5048: Ms. STANSBURY and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 3783: Mr. RASKIN, Mr. MICHAEL F. H. Res. 653: Mr. KILMER and Mr. H.R. 5102: Mr. JACKSON and Mr. ISSA. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. TONKO, and Ms. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 5121: Mr. JACKSON. MCCOLLUM. ELCH H.R. 5142: Mr. GOMEZ and Mr. FOSTER. H. Res. 665: Mr. W . H.R. 3868: Mr. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 5150: Mrs. HAYES and Mrs. AXNE. H. Res. 666: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 3967: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. H.R. 5177: Ms. STANSBURY. H. Res. 670: Ms. ADAMS and Ms. PINGREE. COHEN, Mrs. AXNE, and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 5207: Mrs. CAMMACK. H. Res. 676: Mr. FORTENBERRY. H.R. 4093: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 5255: Ms. BROWNLEY and Ms. NEWMAN. H.R. 4134: Mrs. DEMINGS. H.R. 5256: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. f H.R. 4151: Mr. KAHELE. H.R. 5326: Mr. WENSTRUP. H.R. 4194: Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 5330: Mr. BABIN. H.R. 4233: Mr. RYAN and Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 5342: Mr. SCHIFF and Mr. YARMUTH. PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 4252: Mr. TURNER. H.R. 5350: Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 4379: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 5360: Mr. LAMBORN and Mr. RUTHER- Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions H.R. 4402: Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. KILDEE, FORD. and papers were laid on the clerk’s Mr. HUFFMAN, Mrs. AXNE, Ms. TITUS, Mr. H.R. 5379: Mrs. BOEBERT, Mr. NORMAN, and desk and referred as follows: of New York, and Mr. WEBER of Texas. PT-69. The SPEAKER presented a petition Mr. CROW. H.R. 5390: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ and Mr. of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, H.R. 4445: Mr. VAN DREW, Ms. LEE of Cali- BUTTERFIELD. relative to The Justice in Po- fornia, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Mrs. H.R. 5404: Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. licing Act, H.R. 1280, and urging and request- BEATTY, and Ms. PINGREE. SMITH of Missouri, and Mr. RICE of South H.R. 4449: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. LEE Carolina. ing the United States Senate to strengthen of California, and Mr. CARSON. H.J. Res. 12: Mr. OWENS. and pass the bill with all due haste; to the H.R. 4571: Mr. HUDSON and Mr. COHEN. H.J. Res. 48: Ms. ADAMS and Mr. LEVIN of Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 4575: Mr. MCKINLEY. California. PT-70. Also, a petition of Florida State H.R. 4592: Mr. MEUSER, Ms. VAN DUYNE, and H. Con. Res. 40: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Representative Matt Willhite, relative to Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. H. Con. Res. 44: Ms. BOURDEAUX and Ms. Florida House Memorial 71, urging Congress H.R. 4613: Mr. ALLEN. WILLIAMS of Georgia. to recognize the epidemic of suicide among H.R. 4635: Mr. RYAN. H. Con. Res. 45: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. WIL- veterans and to fully fund suicide prevention H.R. 4693: Mr. STEIL and Mr. RUTHERFORD. SON of South Carolina, and Mr. SHERMAN. efforts by the United States Department of H.R. 4735: Mr. COHEN. H. Res. 69: Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. CASTOR of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Vet- H.R. 4781: Mr. SUOZZI. Florida, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. erans’ Affairs.

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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 No. 170 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was Ms. WARREN thereupon assumed the fund the government, we still need to called to order by the Honorable ELIZA- Chair as Acting President pro tempore. address the urgent matter of extending BETH WARREN, a Senator from the Com- f the debt ceiling and preserving the full monwealth of Massachusetts. faith and credit of the United States. f RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME To paraphrase Austan Goolsbee, who just met with our cau- PRAYER The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. Under the previous order, the cus this morning, throughout history, The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- leadership time is reserved. there have certainly been governments fered the following prayer: that have defaulted on their debt, but Let us pray. f never has there been a default caused Eternal God, who rules over the by pure stupidity—in this case, Repub- waters, hear our cry for help. Lord, RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER lican stupidity. protect and defend this land we love. Well, Democrats are working to pre- Guide our Nation through the night The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- vent such an outcome from happening with Your light from above, using our pore. The majority leader is recog- now. Over the past week, our caucus lawmakers to do Your work on Earth. nized. has tried to find a workable solution to Lord, stand close to our Senators. Be f avoid default on our sovereign debt, their shepherd in these challenging but the Republicans have stymied us at times. Give them strength for life’s EXTENDING GOVERNMENT FUND- every opportunity. marathon, as You bless them with ING AND EXTENDING EMER- On Monday, we considered a con- Your peace. GENCY ASSISTANCE ACT tinuing resolution which, among other Mighty God, we will not be defeated, Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, on things, would have extended the debt because we place our hope in You. the CR, the Senate could take action ceiling until the end of 2022, allowing We pray in Your powerful Name. us to pay for the debt incurred by the Amen. as early as today to address a concern that demands the immediate attention previous administration. Republicans f of this Chamber: funding the Federal unanimously voted in favor of default. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Government beyond September 30. So, on Tuesday, we gave Republicans another chance. We offered to solve the The Presiding Officer led the Pledge To prevent a government shutdown, debt ceiling impasse by doing exactly of Allegiance, as follows: Senate Democrats will be introducing a continuing resolution that keeps the what Republicans claimed they wanted I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the all along: Raise it with only Demo- United States of America, and to the Repub- government open until early Decem- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ber, while also providing long-sought cratic votes. We gave them a chance to indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. emergency funding to help Americans oppose it, like they said they would, f still reeling from natural disasters and allow Democrats to solve this from this summer, as well as funding problem ourselves. Again, it was pre- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING cisely what they asked for. And Leader to help resettle Afghan refugees. We PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MCCONNELL cited this precedent sev- can approve this measure quickly and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The eral times in the last few days as to send it to the House so it can reach the clerk will please read a communication how to get out of the debt crisis. But President’s desk before funding expires to the Senate from the President pro once again, Republicans blocked that midnight tomorrow. With so many tempore (Mr. LEAHY). proposal in favor of default, and, quite critical issues to address, the last thing The legislative clerk read the fol- frankly, no Republican provided a good the American people need right now is lowing letter: answer as to why. When Leader MCCON- a government shutdown. This proposal U.S. SENATE, NELL came out to rebut, he didn’t dis- will prevent one from happening. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, cuss the merits of our proposal. He I want to thank my colleagues who Washington, DC, September 29, 2021. said: We don’t want Democrats going To the Senate: are working quickly to prepare this forward and doing other things. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, legislation. Well, this is about debt that we have of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby f appoint the Honorable , a already incurred, debts from the past, spending from the past. It is not about Senator from the Commonwealth of Massa- DEBT LIMIT chusetts, to perform the duties of the Chair. the future. PATRICK J. LEAHY, Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, If we never did debt ceiling—if we al- President pro tempore. now on debt limit, of course, once we ways let the debt ceiling lapse because

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If snooping that Democrats are putting an absurd argument—an absurd argu- Republicans choose to keep making together behind closed doors: taxes on ment—because they have no real argu- this harder, if Republicans choose to small businesses, taxes on family ments because we were doing exactly— drag out this process, they will own the farms, double taxes on the ones who exactly—what Republicans have asked consequences of their default. pass the reins to the next generation, for: Pass it with your own votes. f new taxes that would make America So Democrats have offered Repub- one of the least hospitable places in the licans multiple, entirely reasonable MEASURES PLACED ON THE CAL- world to invest, grow a business, or ways to get out of the mess they cre- ENDAR EN BLOC—S. 2868, H.R. 3755 create jobs. ated, but instead of stepping aside and AND H.R. 5323 Nonpartisan analysis has confirmed letting the responsible party address Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I un- there would be new taxes for big the debt limit, Republicans have cho- derstand there are three bills at the chunks—big chunks—of the 98 percent sen to actively obstruct. Again, we are desk due for a second reading en bloc. of Americans who make less than not asking for Republicans to support The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. $400,000 a year, shattering President raising the debt ceiling. If they want to ´ LUJAN). The clerk will read the bills by Biden’s pledge to leave their wallets stop payments from going to veterans title for the second time. alone. and Social Security recipients, be our The legislative clerk read as follows: guest. We are just asking for Repub- A bill (S. 2868) to temporarily extend the And then there is the bizarre, un- licans to get out of the way. Get out of public debt limit until December 16, 2022. popular new plan to give the IRS big the way, and let us do what they say A bill (H.R. 3755) to protect a person’s abil- new power to snoop into all of Amer- they wanted us to do: Raise the debt ity to determine whether to continue or end ica’s personal financial transactions in ceiling without their votes. a pregnancy, and to protect a healthcare pro- excess of a few hundred dollars. Time is short. The danger is real. vider’s ability to provide abortion services. A bill (H.R. 5323) making supplemental ap- Currently, the government has spe- Yesterday, the Treasury Secretary cial authorities to demand information wrote that if the debt ceiling is not ad- propriations for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2022, and for other purposes. on citizens’ transactions in excess of dressed by October 18, the government Mr. SCHUMER. In order to place the $10,000. In theory, this is a targeted could enter a catastrophic default— tool for sniffing out things like money catastrophic—for the first time in his- bills on the calendar under the provi- sions of rule XIV, I will object to fur- laundering, terrorism, or massive tax tory. fraud. Secretary Yellen’s warning was un- ther proceeding en bloc. mistakable. A default would be ‘‘disas- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Now, the Democrats want to create a trous for the American economy, glob- tion having been heard, the bills will be new reporting requirement, not for al financial market and millions of placed on the calendar. $10,000 transactions but for anything families and workers whose financial Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I sug- over a few hundred bucks. If American security would be jeopardized by a gest the absence of a quorum. families are sending or receiving $600 delay in payments.’’ Yet, every day, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The from their checking accounts, Demo- the outcome grows more and more clerk will call the roll. crats want the IRS to snoop through likely because of Republican intran- The legislative clerk proceeded to it—a massive new dragnet that would sigence, because Republicans are delib- call the roll. sweep up all kinds of ordinary trans- erately preventing the government Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I actions that normal, law-abiding from being able to pay its bills. ask unanimous consent that the order Americans make all the time. In effect, Now, in solving this crisis, this body for the be rescinded. Democrats want to let the IRS system- cannot and will not go through a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without atically snoop through normal fami- drawn-out, unpredictable process objection, it is so ordered. lies’ checking accounts as though they sought by the minority leader. It risks f were all potential financial criminals the full faith and credit of the United until proven otherwise. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY States. To do this through reconcili- LEADER And then there was the latest fas- ation requires ping-ponging separate cinating statement from the authors of bills back from the Senate and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- this awful plan. President Biden re- House. It is unchartered waters. Indi- publican leader is recognized. cently tried to suggest that, because vidual Senators could move to delay f they want to pair their reckless spend- and delay and delay. It is very risky THE ECONOMY ing with their biggest tax hike in half and could well lead us to default, even a century, that somehow makes the en- if only one Senator wanted that to hap- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the tire package free. The President says it pen. That is very possible. So you can’t American people continue to hear is free? Democrats want to jack up do it this route. Everyone who has about a steady stream of really bad Americans’ tax rates, drain money studied it knows it is risky, and it is ideas that Washington Democrats are from people’s pockets, spend it on so- simply a political gambit by Leader packing into their next reckless tax- cialism, and then say the whole thing MCCONNELL, who has changed his tune ing-and-spending spree. nets out to zero dollars? several different times. He said over There is one clear thread that sort of and over again: Just you Democrats ties it all together—pain for American This might be the best encapsulation vote for it. We give them that chance. families and profit for our adversaries, of Washington-Democrat thinking I Now, he has backed off that and moved hurting families and helping China. It have ever heard. They want to print into this untenable excuse. It is not a is a perfect policy storm that would and borrow trillions of dollars and then real answer. stick working Americans with higher set it on fire. But as long as they send If the Republicans really want to pre- prices, higher taxes, fewer jobs, and your taxes skyrocketing at the same vent a default like they claim they do, less freedom, while also putting Amer- time, it is all a wash. Heads, they win. they should step aside and let Demo- ica at a global disadvantage. Tails, you lose. Heads, Democrats crats do the responsible thing. As de- That is true about the radical envi- waste your money. Tails, they hike fault gets closer and closer to becom- ronmental policies, as I explained yes- your taxes. ing a reality, our Republican col- terday. It is true about the Big Govern- This silly magical thinking rightly leagues will be forced to ask them- ment healthcare provisions that would earned our President multiple—mul- selves how long they are going to keep leave us with fewer new drugs and tiple—Pinocchios from fact-checkers. playing political games while the eco- fewer cures. It was true about the And Democrats’ reckless taxing-and- nomic stability of our country is at Democrats’ efforts to stuff a big am- spending spree will earn it zero votes risk. At stake is the well-being of mil- nesty for illegal immigrants into the from Senate Republicans.

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Morning Daines Lummis Toomey actly the advice the President told the Ernst Marshall Tuberville business is closed. American people he had not received. NOT VOTING—3 To be very clear, the Commander in f Chief gets to make the final decision, Blunt Crapo Moran no matter what the advisers suggest. The nomination was confirmed. But he needs to own his decision. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The President publicly misstating --- the previous order, the motion to re- what advice he got from his top gen- consider is considered made and laid EXECUTIVE CALENDAR erals is corrosive to the civil-military upon the table, and the President will dynamic that keeps America safe. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under be immediately notified of the Senate’s The military did their job. They gave the previous order, the Senate will pro- action. their best military advice. It was re- ceed to executive session and resume f consideration of the following nomina- jected. So they saluted and executed EXECUTIVE CALENDAR the order of the Commander in Chief. tion, which the clerk will report. That is the way it is supposed to work. The senior assistant legislative clerk The PRESIDING OFFICER. The But having rejected their advice, the read the nomination of Jessica Lewis, clerk will report the nomination. President doesn’t get to claim he never of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of The legislative clerk read the nomi- received it, nor does he get to claim, as State (Political-Military Affairs). nation of Robert T. Anderson, of Wash- ington, to be Solicitor of the Depart- he has since tried to pretend, that the Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- only alternative to his botched retreat sence of a quorum. ment of the Interior. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- was sending 10,000 soldiers back to Af- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ator from Maryland. ghanistan. clerk will call the roll. UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—EXECUTIVE That is a false choice. We have heard The senior assistant legislative clerk directly from the two senior military CALENDAR proceeded to call the roll. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, in a few officers in the chain of command, as Mr. SASSE. Mr. President, I ask moments, I am going to make a unani- well as the President’s principal mili- unanimous consent that the order for mous consent request in regard to tary adviser, the Chairman of the Joint the quorum call be rescinded. Dilawar Syed to be the Deputy Admin- Chiefs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without istrator of the Small Business Admin- Everyone with an ounce of common objection, it is so ordered. sense knows President Biden’s botched istration. VOTE ON LEWIS NOMINATION Let me give you a little bit of back- retreat was not the extraordinary suc- Under the previous order, the ques- ground on Mr. Syed’s nomination and cess the President claimed. As General tion is, Will the Senate advise and con- Milley acknowledged, it is more accu- why I am using this unusual process to rate to describe the withdrawal as a sent to the Lewis nomination? advance the nomination to the floor for strategic failure. Mr. SASSE. I request the yeas and floor consideration. We have now heard confirmation nays. We all know the tremendous need at from our top military officers that the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a the Small Business Administration as terrorist threat in Afghanistan is al- sufficient second? a result of COVID–19. We worked to- ready growing. And relying on over- There appears to be a sufficient sec- gether, Democrats and Republicans, the-horizon counterterrorism leaves us ond. and created many new programs to with much less ability to do anything The clerk will call the roll. help small businesses. We created the at all about it. The senior assistant legislative clerk Paycheck Protection Program, both What a debacle. We face a greater called the roll. the first—and we modified it—and then terrorist threat from Afghanistan than Mr. THUNE. The following Senators a second round. We created the Eco- we did before we withdrew, we have are necessarily absent: the Senator nomic Injury Disaster Loan and Loan less intelligence about that growing from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator Advance Program and the Targeted threat, and we have fewer tools with from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO), and the Sen- Grant Program. which to combat it. This administra- ator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). We provided for the Shuttered Venue tion gave our enemies in Afghanistan The result was announced—yeas 70, Operators Grant Program, we estab- everything they wanted and got less nays 27, as follows: lished the Restaurant Revitalization than nothing in return. [Rollcall Vote No. 390 Ex.] Fund, and the list goes on and on and So, Mr. President, I know some of my YEAS—70 on. All this created new programs and responsibilities for the Small Business colleagues want to unilaterally declare Baldwin Hagerty Padilla an end to the War on Terrorism. Ah, if Bennet Hassan Peters Administration. And we did this to- only it were that easy. But the terror- Blumenthal Heinrich Portman gether, Democrats and Republicans, in ists aren’t through with us. Booker Hickenlooper Reed order to advance the needs for small Brown Hirono Risch businesses during COVID–19. I hope my Democratic colleagues will Burr Inhofe think twice before they compound the Romney Over $1 trillion of funds were admin- Cantwell Kaine Rosen failures in Afghanistan by trying to Capito Kelly Rounds istered by the Small Business Adminis- Cardin King narrow or repeal the 2001 authorization Rubio tration as a result of our initiatives. Carper Klobuchar Sanders for the use of military force. I, for one, Casey Leahy And our constituents had tremendous will strenuously oppose any further ef- Collins Lee Schatz needs. Tens of millions of small busi- forts by the Democratic administration Coons Luja´ n Schumer nesses have benefited from what we did Shaheen or this Democratic Congress to take Cornyn Manchin to help them through COVID–19. Cortez Masto Markey Sinema away any more tools or authorities Cramer McConnell Smith I know that every one of our offices that our military servicemembers and Duckworth Menendez Stabenow has gotten numerous inquiries from intelligence professionals need to keep Durbin Merkley Tester small businesses as to how these pro- our country safe from our enemies. Feinstein Murkowski Tillis grams were stood up, whether they Fischer Murphy Van Hollen At some point we will have a dif- Gillibrand Murray Warner could qualify, concerns about their ap- ferent administration that will better Graham Ossoff plications being filed promptly, the

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But now the Republicans found As a matter of fairness, as a matter Small Business Administration, and we a new reason to block his nomination. of the needs of the small business com- were pretty tough on the Small Busi- Committee Republicans announced munity in our States, as a matter of ness Administration to get these pro- that they would withhold a quorum on the integrity of this body to have a grams up and running because we knew the vote because process that has some degree of respect how desperate it was for our small affiliates received loans under the Pay- for the nominees who go through the business community. check Protection Program. nomination process, I am going to Now, the Deputy Administrator’s job As one of the negotiators of the make a UC request that the nomina- is to oversee the day-to-day operations CARES Act—and this was Democrats tion be put on our calendar, like any of the Agency. That is the position we and Republicans again working to- other reported nominee, subject to the are talking about for Mr. Syed—the gether; negotiated this with Senator action of this body. Deputy Administrator of the Small RUBIO, Senator COLLINS, and Senator Before I make that unanimous con- Business Administration. SHAHEEN. Let me explain to my col- Over 5 months ago, the Small Busi- sent request, with Senator PAUL’s in- leagues how nonprofits are treated dulgence, I know that Senator PADILLA ness Committee, under my leadership under the Paycheck Protection Pro- as chair, had a hearing on Mr. Syed’s would like to make a comment. If he gram. would be willing to allow Senator appointment, and we discovered during When the SBA considers whether or PADILLA to speak next, and then I will that nomination process that he is ex- not a business qualifies as a small busi- tremely well qualified to assume these make my unanimous consent request. ness, it considers affiliation. Generally, responsibilities. He has spent decades affiliations exist when one business I yield the floor. building and developing and scaling controls or has the power to control The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- successful small businesses, as well as another or when a controls ator from California. his advocacy for underserved small Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I want businesses. or has the power to control both busi- to join Chairman CARDIN in calling at- The hearing, I thought, went ex- nesses. Control may arise with owner- tremely well and that we would have ship, management, or other relation- tention to the unacceptable obstruc- no difficulty advancing his nomination ships or interactions between the par- tion by our Republican colleagues who to the floor of the U.S. Senate. But ties. are doing nothing other than playing after his hearing, my Republican col- The CARES Act requires that non- political games with the confirmation leagues requested information from the profits eligible for PPP loans abide by process. Small Business Administration about the same affiliation rules that are ap- Dilawar Syed is an outstanding and his loans that he took out as a small plicable to small businesses. highly qualified nominee to serve as business owner. It was a reasonable re- The fact is that the Planned Parent- Deputy Administrator of the Small quest. On June 8, I helped arrange to hood Federation of America does not Business Administration. Mr. Syed supply that information to the mem- exercise control over its member orga- brings decades of experience as a busi- bers of the committee, and they re- nizations because it does not have com- ness leader and entrepreneur in a num- viewed his small business loan applica- mon management. Each member orga- ber of fields. He is a dedicated public tions, Mr. Syed’s small business appli- nization is its own independent, not- servant who helped guide President cations. for-profit, tax-exempt organization Obama’s support of Asian-American There was one thing that was pretty with its own independent board of di- small business owners in the wake of unusual about that in that even though rectors that is solely responsible for the , and he has served he was qualified to receive forgivable the hiring and retention of its CEO. as the founding chair of the California 7(a) loans under the Paycheck Protec- Planned Parenthood Federation does Entrepreneurship Task Force. tion Program, he decided to repay the not have the power to remove CEOs or He has earned support from business loans because he said he didn’t need directors of its individual member or- groups and on both sides of the aisle. the government to pay on a forgivable ganizations. Notably, the U.S. Chamber of Com- loan. He took exemplary action, and This type of federated structure is merce enthusiastically announced after the review, I believe all my col- common in the nonprofit world and is their support for his nomination, citing leagues were satisfied that his arrange- the reason why nonprofits such as the his very impressive background. YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs also ments with the SBA were exemplary. In June of this year, two of our Re- Next, the Republicans decided to qualify for PPP loans. publican colleagues joined the Demo- move to a different target. They ac- The SBA must apply its affiliation cratic members of the Small Business cused Mr. Syed of being anti- bi- rules in a uniform way, and it is wrong Committee and voted to send Mr. ased, which was completely, com- to ask the SBA to do otherwise for po- pletely unfounded. litical or ideological reasons. There is Syed’s nomination to the full Senate The American Jewish Committee no reason why Planned Parenthood for confirmation. But, today, Repub- wrote our committee to say: should be singled out for receiving PPP licans are refusing to allow the Senate The unsupported accusations that some- loans, which I must remind my col- to vote on his nomination. In so doing, how Jewish businesses or those with ties to leagues were created to help keep they are also obstructing the work of Israel may not fare as well under Syed’s Americans in their jobs during the pan- the SBA itself—work that has never leadership in the Small Business Adminis- demic. That is the reason for it. That is been more critical. tration has no factual grounding. Indeed, he why we included nonprofits. As the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has specifically disavowed support for the wrote back in April, ‘‘It is essential for boycott, divestment, and sanctions move- The partisan, unnecessary, and un- ment, which seeks the dissolution of Israel. conscionable inaction of our Repub- SBA’s senior leadership team to be in . . . AJC rejects the charge. lican colleagues shows no concern for place to deliver on the agency’s They go on to say it is un-American, the millions of small businesses still COVID–19 small business emergency re- the charges that have been made, and I relying on SBA support to survive lief responsibilities.’’ Again, critical. agree. COVID–19 and rebuild their future and Mr. Syed is ready to serve with dedi- My colleagues had the right to ask that would benefit greatly by having a cation and skill as the SBA pursues its questions for the record, and they did. confirmed Deputy Administrator to mission of supporting economic growth Mr. Syed responded to those questions work on the day-to-day operations at for entrepreneurs and working fami- for the record, again repeating the fact the SBA. lies. He is also ready to make history that he has been against the Boycott, One last point, if I might. The Small as the highest ranking Muslim official Divestment, and Sanctions movement Business Committee reported out Mr. in any Presidential administration, and that he has worked with companies Syed’s nomination by a bipartisan and our Nation’s hard-working small in Israel and, in fact, visited Israel in vote, but due to a technicality, another business owners urgently need his lead- order to promote the relationships. vote was required, and the Republican ership.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:37 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.008 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6753 My Republican colleagues who are sponsible for the Agency’s day-to-day minishes our credibility to tell our ad- playing these political games to ob- operations and involved in all policy ministrators to administer these pro- struct this nomination are also block- decisions, including the PPP program. grams fairly for all constituencies. And ing resources needed by their own con- The Biden administration has contin- to deny Small Businesses of America a stituents. ued to obstruct confirmed Deputy Administrator dur- Let’s end this, and I urge the Senate of the illegal Planned Parenthood ing these extremely challenging times to swiftly confirm Mr. Syed. loans, and the nominee has refused to for small businesses does not hurt Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- provide to the committee a commit- Syed; it hurts the small business com- ator from Maryland. ment that he would take action to re- munity. Mr. CARDIN. I ask unanimous con- cover the funds that are being dis- I thank Mr. Syed for his willingness sent that the Committee on Small bursed illegally. to serve, and I hope we can find a path Business and Entrepreneurship be dis- The Republican members of because this debate has noth- charged from further consideration of Small Business Committee have con- ing to do with his qualifications or why PN231, the nomination of Dilawar Syed tinued to make it clear that we will he should be confirmed. to be Deputy Administrator of the not allow a vote on this nominee to With that, I will yield the floor. Small Business Administration; that at occur until the Small Business Admin- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President. a time to be determined by the major- istration takes action to recover the il- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ity leader, in consultation with the Re- legally disbursed funds to the big busi- ator from Hawaii. publican leader, the Senate proceed to ness known as Planned Parenthood. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, I rise its consideration; that there be 1 hour I object. today in strong support of Dilawar for debate on the nomination equally The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Syed’s nomination to serve as Deputy divided in the usual form; that upon PADILLA). Administrator of the Small Business the use or yielding back of time, the Objection is heard. Administration. Senate vote without intervening action The Senator from Maryland. I have a letter of support from the or debate; that if confirmed, the mo- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, let me Congressional Asian Pacific American tion to reconsider be considered made just repeat a comment. I know Senator Caucus that I would ask unanimous and laid upon the table with no inter- HIRONO is on the floor, and I want to consent to have printed into the vening action or debate and the Presi- give her an opportunity to speak on RECORD. dent be immediately notified of the this, but let me make this clear. There being no objection, the mate- Senate’s actions. The affiliate rules that are used by rial was ordered to be printed in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there the Small Business Administration are RECORD, as follows: objection? exactly the same for a for-profit or a SEPTEMBER 14, 2021. The Senator from Kentucky. nonprofit, and there are lots of small Hon. , Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, reserving businesses that have a big name next Hon. , the right to object, this motion is an U.S. Senate, Committee on Small Business & En- to them that are eligible for the pro- trepreneurship, Washington, DC. attempt to get around the ruling that grams under the Small Business Ad- DEAR CHAIR CARDIN AND RANKING MEMBER the SBA has that Planned Parenthood ministration before COVID–19 and after PAUL: As members of the Congressional is, indeed, a small business. This would COVID–19. The affiliation rules have Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), allow illegal funding of Planned Par- been in the SBA for a long time, and I which is comprised of 76 members of Con- enthood affiliates through the Pay- read them into the RECORD earlier in gress, we write to strongly endorse the swift check Protection Program. my comments. confirmation of Dilawar Syed, who has been Let’s be very clear. Planned Parent- What they cannot do is pick and nominated to serve as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration hood is not a small business; Planned choose who they like and don’t like. (SBA). He has decades of experience in busi- Parenthood is a big business. This is That is not how you administer a pro- ness, entrepreneurship, and public service, not my allegation; this is a ruling from gram. making him extremely well-qualified for this the Small Business Administration. So, in the nonprofit world, I gave the position. The Small Business Administration example of the YMCAs—a pretty big AAPI small businesses have been espe- ruled in May of 2020 that Planned Par- name but, the truth of the matter is, cially hard hit during the COVID–19 pan- enthood was a big business, not a small they are all independently operated, demic. In fact, according to a report by the business, and ineligible for the PPP and the national YMCA cannot dis- New York Federal Reserve, the Asian Amer- ican community not only experienced the program. The program was intended for charge the CEO of a local YMCA. So we largest drop in entrepreneurship during the small businesses. The current ruling judge the qualifications based upon the pandemic, but while other communities of from the Small Business Administra- local activities. The same is true for a color saw a rebound in entrepreneurship as tion is, they are ineligible because they lot of affiliates on for-profit compa- the pandemic continued, that rebound had are a big business. nies: big chains that are independently yet to happen for AAPIs. Mr. Syed has a long This program was intended to sup- owned and not controlled. They can history working with all communities, but port small businesses across the coun- qualify for these funds. has particularly strong ties to the AAPI try that were forced to lock down dur- I can tell you a lot of organizations community, having served as a Commis- sioner on the White House Commission on ing COVID–19. However, the Small that are related in the faith commu- AAPIs. At this pivotal moment for AAPI Business Administration, despite hav- nity to an umbrella, but they are not small businesses, having Mr. Syed’s back- ing previously ruled that they were in- controlled, so, therefore, the affiliate ground represented at SBA is critical. eligible, that they were a big business, rules allow them to apply independ- Mr. Syed, an immigrant who has embodied has now unlawfully approved nearly ently for these funds as long as they the values of hard work and ingenuity, has $100 million in taxpayer funds to can qualify. built and scaled businesses with major im- Planned Parenthood. On June 30 alone, We knew that developing this pro- pacts in technology, healthcare, and business services. He has shown incredible prowess as the Small Business Administration ap- gram. We didn’t want to change the af- an entrepreneur in business growth and de- proved four new loans to Planned Par- filiate rules because that would have velopment. For example, as President of enthood despite a clear determination been wrong. Freshworks, a customer service software by the Small Business Administration So what my colleague is requesting is company, Mr. Syed grew the company from a that these entities are ineligible. So we just—would be illegal for the adminis- few dozen customers to thousands of small have a great contradiction here. They tration to say that we are not going to and medium businesses across the U.S. Dur- say they are ineligible. That is the ex- select a particular group because we ing his tenure as Commissioner on the White isting rule from the Small Business Ad- don’t particularly agree with what House Commission on AAPIs, Mr. Syed ac- they are doing or how they operate. tively worked to connect entrepreneurs in ministration. Yet they are still giving underserved regions to the SBA and Depart- them money. That is not how the rules work. That is ment of Commerce. From serving as the This nomination is for the position of not what you are allowed to do. founding chair of the California Entrepre- Deputy Administrator of the Small So I regret that my colleague has neurship Task Force to spearheading rapid Business Administration, which is re- raised these objections. I think it di- response engagement during the COVID–19

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:37 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.010 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE S6754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2021 pandemic with the state’s most vulnerable Ms. HIRONO. In the midst of the pan- slow the process so that this adminis- small businesses to increase awareness of demic, what is normally a very bipar- tration can have people in place who critical programs like the SBA’s Paycheck tisan small business committee, Re- can actually do the job to help the Protection Program, Mr. Syed has consist- American people—enough is enough. ently helped empower and uplift our nation’s publicans are blocking Mr. Syed’s nom- small businesses. ination. This is particularly egregious I just say to the Republicans: You Mr. Syed’s nomination has the support of behavior by Republicans on the com- know, put your votes where your more than 150 civic, government, higher edu- mittee because Mr. Syed is exception- mouths are. You say you support small cation and business leaders and organiza- ally qualified to hold this position and businesses; you say you support this, tions, including endorsements from the U.S. is widely supported by business groups that, and the other thing; and yet you Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Black Cham- and communities across the country. will not let this administration get on bers, National Asian/Pacific Islander Amer- In fact, let me read a paragraph from with their job to do what is necessary ican Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneur- to help small businesses, to help our ship, Small Business Roundtable, Anti-Defa- the Congressional Asian Pacific Amer- mation League, American Jewish Congress, ican Caucus letter that I just men- communities, in the midst of an ongo- and many others. Upon confirmation, Mr. tioned. ing pandemic. It boggles the mind. I Syed would become the highest-ranking I am reading from the letter: say: Act like the Senators you are, who Muslim American in the Biden administra- Mr. Syed’s nomination has the support of were sent here to do your job, and let’s tion to date, as well as one of the highest- more than 150 civic, government, higher edu- get on with this nomination. ranking AAPIs. cation and business leaders and organiza- I yield the floor. However, we are disappointed to see the tions, including endorsements from the U.S. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President. treatment Mr. Syed has received from those Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Black Cham- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on the Committee that have held up his con- bers, National Asian/Pacific Islander Amer- ator from Maryland. firmation vote, based on false accusations, ican Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneur- Mr. CARDIN. Let me thank Senator anti-Muslim sentiment, and efforts to ham- ship, Small Business Roundtable, Anti-Defa- string Committee business unless specific HIRONO for her comments, and I also mation League, American Jewish Congress, conditions on unrelated matters are met. thank Senator PADILLA for his com- and many others. Upon confirmation, Mr. Since June 16, the Committee has made ments. Syed would become the highest ranking Mus- three different attempts to consider Mr. I have never gone through something lim American in the Biden administration to Syed’s nomination, but each time certain date, as well as one of the highest ranking like this before, where the Republicans members have challenged the proceedings or AAPIs. are breaking a quorum after they have blocked them from moving forward. On two already voted a nominee for reasons Republicans have continued to block separate occasions, these members even boy- unrelated to the nominee. It makes no cotted the proceedings—denying Mr. Syed this nomination for months. Earlier sense, and the reasons that they are fair consideration. Targeting nominees like this summer, they disputed the results using makes no sense at all, since they Mr. Syed for their faith, ethnicity, or place of a meeting the committee had to ad- are asking the SBA to violate the law. of birth, furthers the perpetual foreigner vance the nomination. Since then, they We are going to continue. As chair of stereotype to which AAPIs are constantly have refused to show up for three other subjected. We stand firmly against the use of the committee, I am going to continue meetings, including one we held last these typecasting misconceptions. These tac- to look at every conceivable way that week, denying the necessary quorum tics have been rejected by leading civil we can get Mr. Syed confirmed. I think for a vote to be taken. rights and faith-based organizations and he is an extraordinary person who will The reasons for blocking Mr. Syed’s have no place in our government or our na- serve our Nation with great distinc- tion. There is no question that Mr. Syed is nomination have changed over time. tion, and I know our small business uniquely well suited and highly qualified for First, they were concerned about SBA community needs a confirmed Deputy this role, and small business owners and en- loans his company received during the trepreneurs across the country deserve this Administrator. pandemic, even though these loans You know, what surprises me is that standard of leadership at SBA. Continuing to were lawful and fully repaid before he block his nomination is a disservice to these our Republican colleagues talk about business owners and entrepreneurs. was nominated. Then they insinuated their support for small businesses, and The Deputy Administrator role has tradi- he was somehow anti-Jewish and anti- I said we worked on COVID together to tionally been focused on managing execution Israel—note the groups that I read that create these programs. President of SBA’s programmatic mission and day-to- have supported him—despite his wide- Trump never filled the position of Dep- day operations, which includes bringing des- spread support in these communities. perately needed relief to struggling small uty Administrator so this position has And now, they are concerned about been vacant for a long time. businesses and entrepreneurs across the na- lawful SBA loans to Planned Parent- tion. This position has been left vacant for We need this position. The small over three years and continuing to do so pre- hood Health Centers, something that business community needs this posi- vents the agency from having a fully staffed Mr. Syed certainly had no control over. tion. So it is my hope that we will find senior leadership team at a time when the Throughout the last several months, a path forward as quickly as possible to SBA’s importance in our nation’s economic Mr. Syed has repeatedly made himself get this nomination confirmed. I am recovery is at an all-time high. available to address any concerns my Mr. Syed’s impressive background both in confident that we will get a strong bi- colleagues might have about his back- partisan vote for Mr. Syed’s nomina- public service and the private sector in busi- ground or qualifications, things that ness and entrepreneurship along with his tion and confirmation. Republicans tell leadership in the AAPI community will un- clearly matter in his ability to do the me they think he is well qualified. doubtedly be assets in his role as SBA’s Dep- job. So let’s stop using these parliamen- uty Administrator. We are confident that It boggles the mind that Republicans tary procedures to obstruct. Let’s get Dilawar Syed is the perfect fit for this role are blocking someone who is the very on with the business of the Senate. and we urge the Committee to promptly picture of the American dream: an en- I would suggest the absence of a move forward with his confirmation. trepreneur, a job creator who was born quorum. Sincerely, in Pakistan and educated in America, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The , Member of Congress, CAPAC who understands firsthand the chal- Chair; , Member of Congress, clerk will call the roll. CAPAC First Vice-Chair; Kaiali‘i Kahele, lenges businesses have faced during The legislative clerk proceeded to Member of Congress, CAPAC Freshman Rep- this pandemic. Mr. Syed would be an call the roll. resentative; Mazie K. Hirono, U.S. Senator; asset to SBA and the businesses they Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask , Member of Congress, CAPAC serve, our own constituents. unanimous consent that the order for Second Vice-Chair; , M.D., Member Every day that Republicans continue the quorum call be rescinded. of Congress; , U.S. Sen- their obstruction, they are doing a dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ator; Ted W. Lieu, Member of Congress, service to these businesses who can objection, it is so ordered. CAPAC Whip; , Member of Congress; least afford this uncertainty and tur- AFGHANISTAN , Member of Congress; Jan Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, yester- Schakowsky, Member of Congress; Ro moil in this moment. Khanna, Member of Congress; , Mr. Syed deserves fair consideration. day’s Senate Armed Services Com- Member of Congress; , Member Republican efforts to block not just mittee hearing gave us disturbing new of Congress; , Member of Con- this nomination but so many others for information on the President’s Afghan- gress. the simple reason that they want to istan debacle. Thanks to yesterday’s

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But the Afghan military was playing a Ceding Afghanistan to the Taliban General Milley and General key role in combating the Taliban and and its terrorist allies has not exactly McKenzie’s testimony made clear that terrorist activity in Afghanistan, and made us look like an intimidating foe. they had both recommended that the it was the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. It wouldn’t be surprising if terrorists United States leave a small contingent support that precipitated its collapse. are thinking that all they have to do in of U.S. troops in the country—advice Thanks to the President’s with- future battles is wait us out until we that the President ignored. drawal, our ability to combat terrorist give up and withdraw. Thanks to President Biden’s ill-con- activity in Afghanistan and the region I am sure the President would like to sidered withdrawal from Afghanistan, has been significantly degraded, as put his chaotic Afghanistan with- here is the situation we now find our- General Milley’s testimony yesterday drawal behind him, but there is a big selves in. The Taliban is once again in made clear. As the Washington Post re- problem with that—namely, the fact control of Afghanistan, and just in case ported: that his administration still has U.S. anyone thinks this is a kinder and Al-Qaeda remnants are in Afghanistan and citizens left behind in Afghanistan. The gentler Taliban, let’s look at the facts. interested in growing, Milley said, but the administration has been hazy on the The Taliban has stocked its govern- United States no longer has military or in- details, either because it is not sure ment with terrorists, including former telligence assets on the ground to keep tabs how many American citizens are left or on the militants. inmates of Guantanamo Bay and mem- The withdrawal makes it ‘‘much more dif- because administration officials don’t bers of the Haqqani Network, a U.S.- ficult for us to conduct intelligence, surveil- want to give a number. But it is clear designated foreign terrorist organiza- lance, reconnaissance,’’ Milley said, includ- that there are still a number of Ameri- tion with a number of members on the ing missions to locate militants. cans stuck in Afghanistan. U.N. Security Council’s sanctions list. That, again, is from the Washington And then there are the tens of thou- Many of the members of the new Post. sands of Afghans we abandoned—Af- Taliban Cabinet are on the U.N. Secu- In short, there is every reason to ex- ghans who were affiliated with the U.S. rity Council’s sanctions list, and the pect that Afghanistan will once again Government or worked with the U.S. government is well stocked with pre-9/ become a haven for terrorists. In fact, military and whom we promised to pro- 11 Taliban leaders, the same leaders because of the huge number of weapons tect. These individuals and their fami- who allowed Afghanistan to serve as a and equipment we left behind, it is lies are currently in grave danger. refuge for al-Qaida. probably more accurate to say that Af- My office continues working to evac- So that is the new Taliban govern- ghanistan will likely become a ter- uate a number of green card holders ment. What is it doing? Well, in mid- rorist superstate. Meanwhile, as I said, and at-risk Afghans to safe countries September the Taliban announced that our ability to effectively detect and de- in the region, and several of the indi- secondary schools would reopen for fend against emerging threats in Af- viduals we are working with have re- boys. There was no mention of girls. ghanistan has been significantly dimin- ceived death threats from the Taliban. The Taliban official announced that ished. There is no intelligence or coun- And while there are dedicated State women would not be allowed to play terterrorism strategy that will fully Department and Defense Department any sport that might show their bodies. offset the loss of American boots on personnel coordinating with - Women are being excluded from the the ground. led groups to evacuate Afghan citizens, workplace. U.S. military and intelligence per- the administration is still—still— In Helmand province, barbers have sonnel still in the country, in coordina- struggling to develop a clear path for been barred from shaving or trimming tion with our local partners, were play- getting them out of the country. beards. ing a critical role in providing intel- We still need to learn more about the In one city, the body of an alleged ligence on evolving terrorist threats in chaotic U.S. , which re- criminal was hung from a crane in the Afghanistan and throughout the re- sulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service- city square, while in Kabul, Taliban gion. That intelligence network is now members and scores of Afghan civil- members brutally flogged a man ac- gone. We no longer have human intel- ians. But one thing is very clear: Presi- cused of stealing a phone. And a senior ligence on the scene. dent Biden made an ill-considered and Taliban leader announced the return of We no longer have any bases in-coun- disastrous decision when he chose to executions and the cutting off of hands try from which to conduct operations. withdraw our troops on an arbitrary as punishment. Future missions will have to be staged timetable, and the Afghan people are A kindler, gentler Taliban this is not. from distant bases or seaborne assets, currently suffering the consequences. And this formerly somewhat ragtag complicating the mission and signifi- And should Afghanistan once again group is now the possessor of a signifi- cantly increasing our response time. become a terrorist haven, as seems cant amount of U.S. military equip- That is not just an inconvenience. By likely, our country could also pay a ment, including weapons, combat vehi- compromising our ability to respond to deadly price. We have to make sure it cles, aircraft, and surveillance equip- terrorist activity, this withdrawal is doesn’t come to that. ment, much of it acquired from the Af- endangering our country. For 20 years, I yield the floor. ghan National Security Forces. we have managed to prevent another I suggest the absence of a quorum. And while the President might like major terrorist attack on U.S. soil. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to blame the Afghan forces for dis- How long is that going to last when Af- clerk will call the roll. banding, the truth is he bears part of ghanistan is once again a haven for ter- The bill clerk proceeded to call the the responsibility for their collapse. rorists and our intelligence and re- roll. For years, the United States trained sponse capabilities have been perma- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask and equipped Afghan troops to fight nently weakened? unanimous consent that the order for the way that we do, including a reli- I haven’t even mentioned the damage the quorum call be rescinded. ance on close air support and a sophis- that the President’s bungled with- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ticated intelligence-gathering oper- drawal has done to our relationships HICKENLOOPER). Without objection, it is ation. And the limited number of U.S. with our allies. The President, who, so ordered. troops still in the country were playing supposedly, was set to restore Amer- INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE an essential role—providing intel- ica’s standing in the world, is instead Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, more ligence, logistics, and air support the presiding over a national embarrass- than 3 months ago, ProPublica began Afghan military needed. ment that has left our allies wondering publishing a series of stories. These Then the President pulled all remain- whether or not we will keep our com- stories were based on what they have ing U.S. support almost overnight. It is mitments. We have damaged our credi- described as ‘‘a vast trove of Internal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.013 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE S6756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2021 Revenue Service data on the tax re- from the Department of Justice and may provide additional assistance regarding turns of thousands of the nation’s the IRS be printed in the RECORD. this or any other matter. wealthiest people, covering over 15 There being no objection, the mate- Sincerely, years.’’ rial was ordered to be printed in the JOE GAETA, Deputy Assistant Attorney General. I have spoken about this apparent RECORD, as follows: Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I call leak or hack on IRS data before. Dur- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, ing the August recess, Pro’s OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, on Attorney General Garland, FBI Di- Morning Tax, writing about Washington, DC. rector Wray, and Commissioner Rettig ProPublica, noted that ‘‘it’s been al- Hon. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, to take the apparent leak or hack of most two-and-a-half months since it Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, taxpayers’ information very seriously ran its first story on that leaked tax U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. and cooperate with our constitu- DEAR SENATOR GRASSLEY: This responds to data and, though the leak is perhaps tionally mandated responsibility to your letter to the Attorney General and the conduct oversight to see that the laws the worst in the IRS’s history, the gov- Director of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- ernment has yet . . . to say anything tion (FBI) dated June 6, 2021, urging the in- are faithfully executed. publicly about how it happened.’’ vestigation and prosecution of the disclosure The protection of taxpayers’ informa- As absurd as that statement is, it is of confidential taxpayer information as re- tion provided to the IRS is of critical also accurate, and I will speak about ported in the media. We are sending iden- importance to the basic functioning of the accuracy of that. The Biden admin- tical responses to the other Senators who government. Determining the source of istration has not said what happened joined in your letter. We appreciate knowing the information published by regarding perhaps the worst leak or of your concerns about this matter. ProPublica should be a top priority for hack in the history of the IRS. As you may be aware, the Secretary of the our Nation’s tax enforcement Agency Treasury testified recently that the Internal Now, in doing my constitutional duty Revenue Service (IRS) is looking into the and, allegedly, premier law enforce- of congressional oversight, I have sent matter as is the Treasury Inspector General ment entity. I intend to continue letters to the IRS and to the Attorney for Tax Administration (TIGTA). She further working with Ranking Member CRAPO General and to the FBI, who have pro- stated that the matter had been referred to of the Finance Committee and anybody vided an embarrassingly small amount the Treasury Inspector General, as well as else to continue looking into this mat- of information in response to my let- the Department of Justice. ter. I hope that we are able to resolve ters. The Department is committed to taking how any confidential taxpayer infor- investigative steps as appropriately predi- The first ProPublica story was pub- mation was obtained from the IRS and lished on June 8 of this year. On June cated and authorized, carefully reviewing re- ferrals we receive, and, as appropriate, con- those responsible are held accountable. C ONNELL 11, I joined Leader M C and Fi- sidering relevant and admissible evidence in TAXES nance Committee Ranking Member light of the Principles of Federal Prosecu- Mr. President, on another matter, CRAPO on a letter to Attorney General tion. See Justice Manual 9–27.000. While we President Biden and congressional Garland and FBI Director Wray. Days understand how important this issue is to Democrats have repeatedly pledged not later, on June 16, I sent a letter with you, longstanding Department policy will to raise taxes on anyone earning under other Judiciary Committee members preclude us from providing your office with any information related to this matter out- $400,000. They have said it so many asking more detailed questions. times that it has begun to sound like a It took almost 2 months for the De- side the public record. broken record. The thing is, when partment of Justice to respond to these We hope this information is helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact this office if we someone feels the need to repeat a letters by sending me two copies of the may provide additional assistance regarding claim over and over, it is likely that same form letter in response to my let- this or any other matter. they are trying to pull the wool over ter. Dated August 10, one of the letters Sincerely, contains an apparent typo in that it our eyes. That is exactly the case with JOE GAETA, the Democrats’ tax pledge. purports to be in response to a letter Deputy Assistant Attorney General. According to an analysis by the non- ‘‘dated June 6, 2021.’’ -- Given that ProPublica began pub- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, partisan Joint Committee on Taxation, lishing stories about this on June 8, if OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, there isn’t a single income group com- I was clairvoyant enough to write a Washington, DC. pletely spared from the Democrats’ tax letter on the leak 2 days earlier, I Hon. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, hikes. In other words, it is going to hit Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, a lot of people with incomes below would already know what really hap- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. pened. The fact that the Department $400,000 a year. DEAR SENATOR GRASSLEY: This responds to And I know my colleagues know responded to two different letters with your letter to the Attorney General and the the exact same form letter and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- what the Joint Committee on Taxation couldn’t correctly refer to my letters tion (FBI) dated June 11, 2021, urging the in- is. It is an expert group that studies shows a lack of diligence that is not vestigation and prosecution of the disclosure the Tax Code and the impact of tax unique to this matter. of confidential taxpayer information as re- changes. But, for the public at large, In response to a different letter I sent ported in the media. We are sending iden- this is a nonpartisan group of people tical responses to the other Senators who with Senator CRAPO to the Commis- that do a very fine job of saying how joined in your letter. We appreciate knowing changes in the Tax Code will affect sioner of the IRS, Rettig, I received a of your concerns about this matter. recent response that states: ‘‘We do not As you may be aware, the Secretary of the whomever they are supposed to affect. yet have any information concerning Treasury testified recently that the Internal Not those making under $400,000, not the source of the alleged taxpayer in- Revenue Service (IRS) is looking into the those making under $100,000, and not formation published by ProPublica.’’ matter as is the Treasury Inspector General even those making under $10,000 will be Now, the IRS Commissioner is advo- for Tax Administration (TIGTA). She further guaranteed not having their taxes in- cating for Congress to pass an expan- stated that the matter had been referred to creased, as the President promised. sive new reporting requirement for the the Treasury Inspector General, as well as So going back to the Joint Com- IRS. Every bank account over $600 is the Department of Justice (Department). mittee on Taxation analysis, over 12 The Department is committed to taking going to be sent to the IRS for their re- investigative steps as appropriately predi- percent of taxpayers with incomes be- view and use if they want to go after cated and authorized, carefully reviewing re- tween $50,000 and $100,000 would see a the taxpayers. If Commissioner Rettig ferrals we receive, and, as appropriate, con- tax increase. Thirty-five percent of doesn’t even know whether the sidering relevant and admissible evidence in those earning between $100,000 and ProPublica information came from the light of the Principles of Federal Prosecu- $200,000 would pay higher taxes. You IRS, how can he assure us the IRS can tion. See Justice Manual 9–27.000. While we can’t raise taxes on small businesses properly protect this new information understand how important this issue is to and other job creators—these entre- that they want the Congress to pass? I you, longstanding Department policy will preneurs—without hitting the middle preclude us from providing your office with don’t think he is going to be able to any information related to this matter out- class. convince anybody of that. side the public record. Economic studies show that when Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- We hope this information is helpful. Please you raise taxes on businesses, any- sent that the response I have received do not hesitate to contact this office if we where from 20 to 70 percent of that tax

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And then you need to re- stablecoins in advance of these coming the reduction or elimination of min- member that when it falls on share- discussions. imum balance requirements, ease of ac- holders, there are millions of middle- Financial innovation has the poten- cess to a CBDC, and convertibility into class Americans trying to accumulate tial to bring new prosperity to the next physical cash. a nest egg for retirement. generation of Americans, reduce sys- Third is the concept of So, yes, when you hike taxes on temic risk, and promote inclusion for programmability. Money represents small business from a top rate of 37 many who are, unfortunately, at the value, but it is not programmable percent to over 46 percent—once in- periphery of our financial system. today. cluding the Democrats’ proposed America’s leadership in global finan- Programmability, at its core, is the surtaxes—you, President Biden, hit the cial services is a heritage our country technological means to specify the middle class. When you increase taxes can rightly be proud of, but our coun- automated behavior or control logic of on corporations from 21 percent to 26.5 try must not become complacent, be- money in a manner that is tied to the percent—returning our corporate tax cause this leadership is a privilege, not actual value itself. Programmability rate to one of the highest in the devel- a right. focuses on the characteristics of oped world once figuring in State taxes I am supportive of the Federal Re- money, including the identity of the as well—you, President Biden, also hit serve Board’s efforts to study how cen- owner, the amount of money being the middle class. tral bank digital currency, or CBDC, transferred, and the conditions under Yet, Democrats contend their pro- may be appropriate in the United which the outside world can interact posal includes tax cuts for the middle States. I want to lay out what I believe with that money. A CBDC should contain robust class. More accurately, they cut taxes are the key tenets of a consumer-fo- programmability, allowing users to for a chosen group of middle and lower cused U.S. central bank digital cur- easily specify conditions with respect income Americans and a select few rency, including factors such as legiti- to that money, such as interest pay- millionaires. Unlike the 2017 tax law mate need, financial inclusion, ments; payment versus payment, which that was passed by a Republican Sen- programmability, privacy, and avoid- is ‘‘I only pay you if you pay me’’; de- ate that cuts taxes for the vast major- ing systemic risk. My comments are livery versus payment, which is ‘‘I give ity of the middle class, the Democrats’ only focused on a consumer-focused you a security or a commodity only if tax-and-spending bill leaves most— central bank digital currency, as an you pay me’’; escrow, or preventing over 70 percent—of the taxpayers with interbank or wholesale central bank your child from buying ice cream ex- either a goose egg or a tax hike. digital currency is a different propo- cept on Fridays; and, of course, avoid- The Democrats’ tax bill is about sition. ing overdraft fees. picking winners and losers; it is not The first principle is legitimate need. A central bank digital currency about sound tax policy. If you don’t A serious value proposition must exist should also be future-proofed, with a have the right family composition or in order to move forward with a central core code that can be adapted to fully spend your money how Democrats bank digital currency, one that cannot meet future demands and which also want, you don’t get a tax cut, but you be reliably met by private-sector inno- contains room for value-added services may get a tax increase. On the other vation. built upon the CBDC architecture. hand, if you are wealthy and on a wait- It is important to note that the U.S. Fourth is the critical role of privacy. ing list for a $69,000, all-electric, 2022 dollar is already digitized; that is, it A CBDC must have the same level of SUV, you are in store for a $12,500 tax has been reduced to electronic form. privacy as physical cash today. Appro- credit—financed in part on the backs of Most Americans predominantly use an priate transactional anonymity is a the middle class. Moreover, if you are a electronic means of banking every day, public good. Americans must have con- multibillion-dollar company with a and interbank settlement also takes fidence that a central bank digital cur- preexisting commitment to go net zero place through electronic channels. rency is not being used for surveillance emissions by 2040, you are in for a mul- These payment rails are generally elec- and that their personal financial data timillion-dollar tax windfall—once tronic commercial bank money, how- is either not being collected or is sub- again, that tax windfall financed in ever. A CBDC would be central bank ject to rigorous technological and legal part on the backs of the middle class. money, which represents a direct claim controls, including the Fourth Amend- So I hope the American people won’t on the Federal Reserve System. ment to the U.S. Constitution. We can- be fooled by my Democratic colleagues’ So we must ask hard questions about not allow a CBDC to become a rhetoric. Their bill hikes taxes on mil- whether there are other means of ac- panopticon, or an all-seeing eye, as will lions of taxpayers, and their narrowly complishing the goals of a central bank soon be the case with China’s central targeted tax cut leaves most out in the digital currency and identify opportu- bank digital currency. cold. nities, risks, and costs. Fifth is avoiding systemic risk and I yield the floor. The second is financial inclusion. disruption. A CBDC should not create I suggest the absence of a quorum. About 5.4 percent of households in systemic risk or undue disruption to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the United States did not have a bank the U.S. economy. Transitional ar- clerk will call the roll. account as of 2019, with a further 18.7- rangements for a CBDC may be nec- The senior assistant legislative clerk percent of the population being under- essary, and physical cash must remain proceeded to call the roll. banked. A CBDC should meaningfully legal tender as long as Americans de- Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, I ask reduce these statistics. A CBDC also sire it, with Congress’s having the final unanimous consent that the order for has the potential to reduce the cost of say on the future of physical cash. the quorum call be rescinded. payments for both depository institu- These are the five principles that I The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tions and consumers by removing ex- consider essential to any central bank OSSOFF). Without objection, it is so or- isting frictions in sending money. digital currency proposal. Congress dered. The programmability of a CBDC will must have the ultimate say on whether CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES AND also likely promote financial inclusion the United States adopts a central STABLECOINS by giving consumers more control over bank digital currency. I encourage my Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, the Fed- their money, allowing those from dis- colleagues to think deeply about these eral Reserve Board of Governors will advantaged backgrounds access to the issues and to develop their own rubric soon be releasing a discussion paper on latest technology features. This would for the future of money. a potential U.S. central bank digital allow consumers to automate the pay- Finally, I want to say a few words currency. Additionally, the President’s ment of bills, assist with monthly about stablecoins in advance of the Working Group on Financial Markets budgeting, reduce or eliminate over- President’s working group report that is expected to release a set of rec- draft fees, and most importantly, allow will be coming out shortly.

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And I think, if we tary velocity than other forms of the President Biden has repeatedly said are going to go back to reality, the U.S. dollar. Stablecoins also enable he would not raise taxes on those mak- American people would ask not to de- faster payments between individuals ing less than $400,000 a year, but rising scribe these actions as being done for and businesses than are possible today. inflation as a result of his harmful eco- the good of the environment or the cli- For these reasons, stablecoins are a nomic and energy agenda is effectively mate. I totally believe we must address very important private-sector innova- a tax. climate, but the stark truth is that tion that have the potential to pro- This is predictable. Democrats and President Biden’s energy policies mote financial inclusion and new mar- left-of-center economists like Larry prioritize shutting down domestic pro- ket opportunities. However, Summers warned about the risk of in- duction and domestic jobs in favor of stablecoins also present certain novel flation and predicted a sharp rise in using dirtier Russian gas. risks to the U.S. economy. prices. He sounded the alarm at the $1.9 Why do I say dirtier? There is a Na- In particular, stablecoins must be 100 trillion American Rescue Plan. He said tional Lab that recently reported of percent backed by cash and cash that could overheat the economy. It natural gas produced in Louisiana and equivalents, and this should be audited did. exported to Europe compared to gas This summer, used car prices were up regularly. coming to Europe from Russia, that 45 percent, gasoline 45 percent, whole I am concerned that some stablecoins over the 20-year horizon the carbon in- milk 7.5 percent. American families are are not always fully backed by appro- tensity is 43 percent less for gas that paying higher prices for goods and priate assets in a transparent manner. comes from the United States to Eu- I am also concerned that some services that are essential, and it con- rope than from Russian gas coming to stablecoin designs could become a silo tinues to go higher. The U.S. Depart- Europe, and 10 percent less over 100 for high-quality liquid assets, including ment of Labor reported that consumer prices in June increased 5.4 percent rel- years. Treasurys, which have an important If you really cared about lowering ative to a year ago—the largest in- and independent role as collateral in greenhouse gas emissions, creating jobs crease since August 2008, more than capital markets. for the American worker, and strength- Additionally, stablecoin issuers double the target rate of 2 percent the ening our economy and our national se- should comply with anti-money laun- Federal Reserve establishes. curity, you would encourage the pro- dering and sanctions law and should Now, President Biden and his admin- exhibit a high degree of resiliency. istration, his Treasury Department, duction of U.S. natural gas and ship it This includes operational risk, cyberse- have reassured that this inflation is around the world, displacing that curity and liquidity, and redemption transitory or temporary. which was coming from countries such management, consistent with the Fed- Just last week, the Wall Street Jour- as Russia. It seems as if the administration is eral Reserve’s payment system risk nal reported that the Federal Reserve more interested in virtue-signaling policy. sees inflation ‘‘lasting quite a while,’’ Some issuers of stablecoins and given their recent and upcoming ac- than truly pursuing a low-carbon solu- stablecoin-like instruments, including tions—so, if you will, belying the reas- tion, and I would love for someone to Paxos and Avanti Bank and Trust, are surances of the administration. explain why the administration is so already inside the regulatory param- Looking particularly at energy, it is hell-bent on shutting down energy pro- eter. Properly supervised, stablecoins not surprising that electricity and gas- duction in the United States, with the are not tantamount to the so-called oline prices are soaring, and the aver- good-paying jobs and the economic op- ‘‘wildcat banks’’ of the 19th century. It age price of gas has now gone over $3 a portunity, especially in Louisiana but may be the case that stablecoins gallon since May. The national average not only in Louisiana. And it is done in should only be issued by depository in- is $3.19, $1 more per gallon than a year a cleaner, more environmentally stitutions or through money market ago—now, again, predictable. friendly way than in almost every funds or similar vehicles. One of the first things President other part of the Nation. It is as if they We must do more to ensure Biden did when he took office was to would rather the United States be de- stablecoins are subject to right-sized cancel the Keystone XL Pipeline, kill- pendent on foreign sources, those that regulations and supervision. But, at ing 11,000 jobs that went with it—by are often not allies, than to produce the same time, we must ensure that the way, not jobs for bureaucrats in energy cleanly, creating American jobs these rules enable innovation that can Washington, DC, doing quite well dur- in the United States of America. make payments faster, cheaper, and ing the pandemic because they con- The United States is a global leader more inclusive. Properly supervised, tinue to get paid, but jobs for construc- in decreasing greenhouse gas emissions stablecoins have an important role to tion workers who, if they don’t have entirely, almost, because of the in- play moving forward. this job, don’t have another job and creased production of U.S. natural gas. I look forward to continuing the con- have less ability to take care of their As production increased and prices versation around financial innovation family and to better provide for their fell, natural gas replaced coal, so that that we began a few months ago as we child’s future. now, off the top of my head, I think I consider the future of money in our He stopped domestic oil and gas know that, in absolute amounts, green- country. leases and only does that which the house gas emissions in the United I yield the floor. court tells him he has to do. States are less now than they were in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Oddly, since he did all of this in the 2004. And if not, they are almost there. ator from Louisiana. name of addressing issues of carbon Our economy is a lot bigger, and we ENERGY emission, the administration then re- have a lot more people, and yet we Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, the dif- moved sanctions so that Russia can have managed to hold greenhouse gas ference between medicine and poli- complete the construction of the Nord emissions at a declining rate because tics—because I am a doctor—is that in Stream 2 pipeline, going from Russia to we produced natural gas. medicine, you are forced to look at re- Germany, and now is asking OPEC, We need to encourage exploration ality as reality is, whereas in politics which includes , Venezuela, Saudi and production in our country. We we can make up reality. It is: Oh, my Arabia, to increase oil production so should not be shutting it down, and we gosh, I want it to be this way; so let’s we can import their oil—so much for should not be shutting down the good assume that it is. the energy independence our country, jobs that go with it. The administra- I think it is a time for, at least—one, researchers, and companies worked so tion’s backward and disastrous energy I think it is always better to look at hard to develop. policy is playing out before our eyes. It

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Facebook’s research- Zuckerberg and the rest of Facebook’s is not putting American workers out of ers found that young users who spend top executives were very well aware of jobs. It is to restart American energy their day scrolling past filtered faces the real-world context behind all of production, hold lease sales in the Gulf and lavish lifestyles can spiral into a that research, and the context will of Mexico, and get American energy in so-called ‘‘social comparison journey’’ make you sick. our country back on track, recreating that mimics the grief cycle. Sixty- Between 2009 and 2019, the percentage the jobs that have been destroyed, and, eight percent of teen girls and 40 per- of high school students who experi- by the way, increasing a greater ability cent of boys experience this when they enced ‘‘persistent feelings of sadness or to export to other countries around the use Instagram. This is their research— hopelessness’’ increased by more than world, helping to lower global green- their research. Sixty-eight percent of 10 percent. The percentage of high house gas emissions. teen girls and 40 percent of teen boys school students who seriously consid- I yield the floor. experience that grief cycle. ered attempting suicide increased by 5 I suggest the absence of a quorum. Yes. Heartbreaking, infuriating, and percent. Numbers regarding suicide The PRESIDING OFFICER. The guess what—it gets even worse. The in- plans and suicide attempts also trended clerk will call the roll. ternal research also shows that in the wrong direction. And even less The legislative clerk proceeded to Facebook execs at the highest levels severe mental health crises can lead to call the roll. were in on the scheme to use these risky sexual behavior, drug use, tru- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I traumatized young users to pull mem- ancy, delinquency. ask unanimous consent that the order bers of their households into This is all no secret. It is publicly for the quorum call be rescinded. Instagram. Younger family members available information compiled by the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without were of particular interest. CDC, accessible by anyone capable of objection, it is so ordered. This reporting is sunshine on a par- executing a Google search. SOCIAL MEDIA ticularly disgusting aspect of It is getting harder for our kids and Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, by Facebook’s strategy to shape the world grandkids to make it through the day. now we are all very familiar with the in their image. They haven’t even had a chance to live toll that COVID–19 has taken on the Facebook often touts their compli- yet, and already they are experiencing American people. If there is cause for ance with COPPA and other child pro- hopelessness and despair. They feel so encouragement coming from all of this, tection standards as proof of their com- terribly about themselves that they it is that our collective experience has mitment to online safety. Oh, but if it would rather die than live another day. helped to destigmatize mental health were only so. But the Wall Street Jour- Facebook has evidence that their problems. nal reports show that Facebook has ac- platform facilitates these mental The down side is that now we tend to tual knowledge that they are col- health spirals for young users. Yet they look at everything through the lens of lecting personal information online focused on how to trick them into the pandemic. But the fact of the mat- from kids under 13 years of age. These thinking that scrolling through con- ter is that for millions of Americans, are children. They are suffering. But in tent that makes them miserable is their private battles with mental the eyes of Facebook, they are the somehow healthy and normal behavior. health began well before of 2020. product. They are the product. They Our children are not all right, and I It is from that perspective that I are the product that Facebook is using am willing to state for the record that want to examine the Wall Street Jour- to get data so that they make more the people pushing success buttons at nal’s truly excellent ongoing investiga- money. It is sickening. Facebook—they really do not care. tion into Facebook’s refusal to address All of this and more was revealed to On September 21, the New York the serious, and at times threatening, me and my staff by a very brave and Times published an expose on the com- failings of their platforms. well-informed whistleblower from pany’s frankly shocking efforts to re- On September 14, the Journal pub- within Facebook. I have been working habilitate its image by promoting pro- lished an article revealing that closely with my colleague Senator Facebook content into user news feeds. Facebook, Inc., executives know that BLUMENTHAL to bring this information By all accounts, this reporting backed their popular Instagram photo-sharing to light, and I thank him and his staff the company into a corner. They were program is toxic—toxic—especially for for being excellent advocates on behalf caught redhanded manipulating the young women and girls. of young people and teenagers. flow of information, which is a charge They know for a fact that 32 percent On October 5, Senator BLUMENTHAL— that in other contexts has drawn fire of teen girls said that, when they felt Chairman BLUMENTHAL—and I will host from activists, politicians, and even bad about their bodies, Instagram a hearing in the Commerce Consumer Facebook itself. made them feel even worse. Protection, Product Safety, and Data In response to the well-earned back- They knew that Instagram makes Security Subcommittee where the lash that Facebook received, Mark body image issues worse for one in whistleblower will offer an insider ac- Zuckerberg chose to avoid account- three girls. They knew that teens count of Facebook’s total lack of gov- ability and instead made a joke about blame Instagram for increases in the ernance and the growth-focused tunnel an anecdote the Times reporters in- rate of anxiety and depression. How did vision that has caused the company’s cluded regarding a video he had posted they know all of this? Because they, leadership to ignore everything they of himself cruising around on a glori- Facebook, had done their own research. know about the real world. fied surfboard. That is the sort of reac- In 2019 and 2020, Facebook’s in-house At this point, I want to emphasize a tion you see from a person who feels analysts performed a series of deep few important points we can extrapo- that they are invincible. When they dives into teen use of Instagram that late from what we know thus far. feel like they are so rich and powerful reveals that ‘‘aspects of Instagram ex- Facebook’s internal research re- and so totally in control of their own acerbate each other to create a perfect vealed at the very least a strong cor- destiny that they are the master of the storm.’’ This is their awareness. That relation between use of their platforms universe, that no one can touch them, ‘‘perfect storm’’ that they mention and some forms of deteriorating men- that is what you get. manifests itself in the minds of teen- tal health in kids and teens. But here In light of all we have seen in the agers in the form of intense social pres- is the larger issue: Even if Facebook past from this company and all that we sure, addiction, body image issues, eat- didn’t find proof of a causal link, it is have learned so far from the whistle- ing disorders, anxiety, depression, and unreasonable to assume that a com- blower, I think it is time to adjust Mr.

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But it is clear that this is a no-holds- mother’s womb. Eighty percent of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- barred attack on the right to life. One Americans oppose third-trimester abor- ator from Texas. of the most outrageous and unprece- tions but not Pelosi’s abortion act, em- ABORTION dented aspects of the bill is it limits braced by all but two of the Democrats Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, this State laws limiting abortion even after here in the U.S. Senate. morning, the Senate Judiciary Com- viability. This goes far beyond where The American people clearly do not mittee had a hearing to discuss two of the Supreme Court went in Roe v. want abortion laws that put us in the our Democratic colleagues’ biggest Wade. It also undermines another land- same league as China and North headaches: the Supreme Court of the mark abortion case, Planned Parent- Korea—two of the world’s most aggres- United States and State laws that pro- hood v. Casey. In Casey, the Supreme sive human rights abusers. Until 2016, tect the right to life. Court abandoned the trimester frame- China had a strict one-child policy. This wasn’t the first time we have work of Roe, replacing it with a viabil- Families who didn’t comply with that seen an attack on both waged by Mem- ity standard to determine a State law’s policy could be fined, lose their jobs, bers of the Senate. Last year, the ma- constitutionality. Even the author of and the baby would even be the subject jority leader, Senator SCHUMER, walked Roe v. Wade and of Casey agreed that of a forced abortion. And it became across the street to the Supreme Court this viability standard was largely ar- common in China, as a result of this and threatened two Supreme Court bitrary. But this decision came in 1992, limitation on pregnancy, for families Justices by name based on an abortion when a baby was considered viable to prefer a son and undergo gender-se- case that they were considering. after 23 or 24 weeks. But the marvels of lection abortions. If you are pregnant Sadly, it seems that our Democratic modern medicine continue to challenge with a female child, well, abortion is colleagues have simply given up when this estimate. Last June, a baby was fair game because they preferred to use it comes to protecting innocent life. In born at 21 weeks and 2 days, and this abortion as a means to select the gen- 2020, February 2020, the Senate voted past summer, he celebrated his first der of their child. on a bill that would outlaw elective birthday. Democrats’ legislation doesn’t sim- abortions after 20 weeks, when science The extreme legislation attacking ply remain silent on gender-selective tells us that a fetus can actually feel the right to life coming out of the abortions; it goes so far as to prohibit pain. Had this bill become law, it would House and now embraced by Senate States from outlawing abortion as a have put U.S. domestic policy in line Democrats would undercut the Su- method of gender selection. Not only with that of most of the rest of the preme Court’s ruling in Casey v. that, it undermines State efforts to world. Planned Parenthood and would invali- protect unborn babies with disabilities Unfortunately, we happen to be in a date State laws that limit abortions or Down syndrome. Unborn children small category, including North Korea after 20 weeks, which is now the con- being killed solely on gender or disabil- and communist China, when it comes sensus period of viability. ities is a devastating problem in other to the ability to get an abortion well A number of States have passed laws countries. We cannot allow such a gro- into the period of gestation, including to restrict access for different gesta- tesque practice to become mainstream up to late-term abortions. As it stands tional periods—for example, in Massa- here in the United States. We are bet- today, the United States is currently chusetts and Nevada, for example, ter than that. one of only seven countries to allow abortions are restricted after 24 weeks. The list of atrocities included in this elective abortions after 20 weeks. As I In California, Washington, and Illi- legislation is a long one. It requires said, those seven countries include the nois—they are among the many States healthcare providers who hold deep re- Communist Party China and North that restrict abortions after viability. ligious objections to abortion to vio- Korea. But our Democratic colleagues But the Democratic proposal is so ex- late their own deeply held religious be- filibustered that bill too. treme, it would invalidate the laws liefs and kill unborn babies. It invali- Then came one more opportunity to passed in each of these blue States. dates informed consent laws, which re- protect the most vulnerable among us. If this proposal, the Pelosi abortion quire healthcare providers to share ac- The Senate voted on legislation requir- bill, became law, it would allow curate information with their patient ing doctors to provide lifesaving care healthcare providers to perform abor- about the baby and whether specifi- to infants who survive abortions, just tions at any point so long as it is done cally the child can feel pain. It gives like any other newborn child would re- to preserve the mother’s health. This the Attorney General of the United ceive. That sounds like common sense, actually undermines the decision of the States sweeping authority to block right? Well, if you ask the American Supreme Court of the United States State laws that try to protect innocent people, they say yes. More than three- that said it is constitutional to limit human life. So this radical proposal quarters of the American people, when so-called partial birth abortions as a from the House, now embraced by all it comes to polling, said they support barbaric practice that does not have but two of our Senate Democrats, providing medical treatment for babies constitutional protection. would overturn existing State laws and who survive abortions. But there are But the provision that would allow allow abortions on a scale our country no Federal laws requiring healthcare abortion at any point in the pregnancy has never seen before. providers to care for these children just so long as it is done to preserve the I think it is a sad commentary on the as they would any other infant in their mother’s health—that doesn’t mean conscience of America when all but a care. And, yes, you guessed it—Demo- the pregnancy actually threatens the handful of our Democratic colleagues crats blocked that bill too. life of the mother. Let’s be clear on are fighting to implement these radical The attack on innocent life has been that point. If a single healthcare pro- policies. But we cannot and we will not years in the making, but we have never vider determines that the birth of the stay silent at a time when our most seen anything quite like the latest en- baby would impact on the mother’s vulnerable are being attacked in such a deavor that has come from the House mental health, an abortion would be manner. We have a moral imperative of Representatives. The so-called Wom- legal at any point in the pregnancy up to defend those who cannot defend en’s Health Protection Act is actually to birth. themselves, born or unborn, to protect ‘‘NANCY PELOSI’s Abortion Protection This is way out of step with where those who cannot protect themselves. Act.’’ most Americans are. A poll this last Babies with heartbeats, fingerprints, This isn’t just about messaging. The summer found that 65 percent of Amer- taste buds—they deserve to have pro- Senate version of the bill is cospon- icans believe that abortion should be tection of the law too. The Declaration

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She was devastated. these things makes them eligible to be more defense than right now in the She already had a child at home and sued for a minimum of $10,000 now in face of these outrageous proposals. knew that bringing another child into Texas. I yield the floor. their lives threatened her family’s situ- There is a reason why the Texas leg- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ation and their financial security. islators designed the law this way. ator from Illinois. As Representative Howard went on to They sensed an opportunity on the Su- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, earlier note, having an abortion was ‘‘the preme Court. They knew an emergency today, as we just heard from my col- right decision for this mother’s life and legal challenge to this Texas law had a league from Texas, the Judiciary Com- her family’s well-being.’’ good chance of coming to mittee held a hearing on the abortion But the Texas law went into effect, the Supreme Court. And they knew the ban that took effect in the State of and the Supreme Court deprived this Supreme Court has shown a willingness Texas earlier this month. I hope every woman of her constitutional right. to allow sweeping changes to the law American who tuned in to this hearing SB 8 marks a turning point in the to take place on a short timetable listened very closely—very closely—be- decades-long campaign to undermine without detailed explanation. cause here is what we heard: the Supreme Court’s holding in Roe v. It was interesting to listen to the Re- My Republican colleagues on the Wade. For years, legislative efforts to publican Senators go into orbit over committee literally made no effort to ban previability abortion have been the fact that we would raise questions defend the Texas abortion law, the stopped by courts. Until now. about the shadow docket. It is a mo- Texas abortion ban—SB 8, as it is The legal architects behind this tions docket where the Justices on the known in Texas—not a single effort to Texas law crafted a scheme to avoid ju- Supreme Court can decide an issue on a defend it on its merits. They made no dicial review. They lifted the responsi- very short timeframe without even ex- effort to engage on the issue of the bility of enforcement from the State plaining their position. shadow docket process through which and put it in the hands of private citi- That is exactly what happened with the Supreme Court allowed this bill to zens. Listen to this: As a result of this SB 8. When the law came before the Su- become law, and they made no effort to Texas law, they have turned ordinary preme Court, a majority of Supreme argue that women’s constitutional citizens into bounty hunters. Court Justices, late at night, allowed it rights should be protected. I want to clarify something. I have to take effect. What we witnessed during today’s read it and asked the Texas State rep- The next day, the Court issued a one- hearing was the opening salvo on the resentative to verify. It has been said paragraph opinion to explain it. It said fate and future of Roe v. Wade. Here that you can sue a person who aids and they would not stay Texas’s abortion are the facts: abets an abortion in Texas and recover ban because of the law’s ‘‘complex and This Texas law is no ordinary piece $10,000 costs and attorney’s fees. That novel’’ procedural questions. In other of legislation. To quote Supreme Court is not what the law said. The law says words, the Texas legislators got their Justice Sonia Sotomayor, it is ‘‘a fla- you can recover not less than $10,000 in way. By designing SB 8 with a new grantly unconstitutional law engi- costs and attorney’s fees. The first law- bounty hunter enforcement model, neered to prohibit women from exer- suits have been filed already against Texas lawmakers managed to evade ju- cising their constitutional rights and doctors in these clinics, and they are dicial review. evade judicial scrutiny.’’ seeking damages in the amount of In her dissent, Justice Sotomayor ex- This law has effectively banned abor- $100,000 or more. plained how this scheme worked. She tion after 6 weeks in the Nation’s sec- You don’t even have to live in Texas said, ‘‘The Court has rewarded the ond largest State, even in cases of rape to receive this bounty. Consider Dr. State’s effort to delay federal review of and incest. The fact is, many women do Alan Braid, the first person to be sued a plainly unconstitutional statute, en- not even know they are pregnant by 6 under this new Texas law. Earlier this acted in disregard of the Court’s prece- weeks. month, Dr. Braid, a practicing OB–GYN dents, through procedural entangle- The architects behind SB 8 took an in San Antonio, penned an op-ed in the ments of the State’s own creation.’’ extreme proposal that clearly violated Washington Post explaining why he is The Court’s ruling on SB 8 is dis- Supreme Court precedent and paired it continuing to provide abortions despite tressing for a number of reasons. For with a new, disturbing private bounty the law. one, it has galvanized lawmakers hunter enforcement scheme, and they As someone who has worked in medi- across the country to undermine con- did so in the hope that the courts cine since 1972, the year before Roe v. stitutional rights in their States. Over would not block the law because it Wade, Dr. Braid remembers a time the past month, lawmakers and can- wasn’t clear who should be sued. when women could not safely access didates in Arkansas, Florida, South At midnight on September 1, the Su- abortion care. He believes he has a Dakota, and other States have pledged preme Court allowed SB 8 to go into ef- ‘‘duty of care’’ to his patients, and he to follow suit and copycat the Texas fect. As a result, millions of Texas refuses to ‘‘sit back and watch us re- law. They saw what happened when women have had their constitutional turn to 1972,’’ in the doctor’s own this bill came before the Supreme rights challenged and suspended. words. Well, as I mentioned, he is al- Court. The Supreme Court basically This attack on women has already ready facing the legal consequences of said it can go forward. caused irreparable harm to countless this new Texas law. Additionally, the conservative ma- women who lost their right to repro- Who is exactly the bounty hunter jority on the Supreme Court has now ductive care in Texas. who filed the first lawsuit against him? signaled that it is willing to use the At today’s hearing, we heard from You might guess it is a fellow Texan, shadow docket to allow even laws un- Donna Howard, a State representative right? You are wrong. It is a disbarred constitutional on their face to take ef- from Texas. In her written testimony, who lives in Arkansas, a bounty fect, as long as it aligns with certain she shared the story of a woman who hunter; $100,000 is what he thinks this ideological norms. was denied the healthcare she was enti- law is going to give him. Another witness we heard from today tled to under the Federal Constitution. That lawsuit being filed against Dr. was Professor Steve Vladeck, an expert The woman went in to an appointment Braid illustrates how irregular this in constitutional law who has written on August 31 of this year, and at the Texas law’s bounty hunter enforcement extensively about the Court’s shifting time, there was no heartbeat detected model really is. Anyone from any State use of the shadow docket. on the State-mandated sonogram. But can file a lawsuit against any physi- The shadow docket, of course, refers when she came back the next day to cian. But when we include the cat- to situations where the Court issues

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Under this bill, orders are used to help resolve routine of the United States said, while an- those who lose employment or lose or procedural questions frequently nouncing the mandate, ‘‘This isn’t their livelihoods due to this mandate without public deliberation, full brief- about freedom or personal choice.’’ may sue the United States for relief. ings, or even signed opinions. ‘‘This isn’t about freedom or personal The bill would make these very Ameri- But as Professor Vladeck testified, choice.’’ It stuns me to think that a cans whole after the President of the there has been a notable uptick in the sweeping Federal mandate could be United States made working impos- Supreme Court issuing shadow docket about anything other than freedom or sible for them. orders that are ‘‘having a far broader personal choice. It is like robbing a This bill is only one of many that I substantive impact, for better or bank and then saying it is not about have introduced to combat this uncon- worse, compared to [the] emergency the money. stitutional, unwarranted, indefensible rulings in the past.’’ And many of these Our Constitution was designed to mandate. While I believe this mandate shadow docket orders appear to be protect the of the people of will eventually be invalidated in driven by ideology. the United States. But now, the gov- court—I am quite confident that it Let me tell why I say that. Listen to ernment is being used by the Executive will—until that day comes, these bills these numbers. During the 4-year Pres- to force Americans to be vaccinated or can provide businesses and the Amer- idency of Donald Trump, the Supreme to be terminated. ican people with the certainty that Court issued 28 grants of emergency re- Yesterday, I came to the floor to they need to make their own decisions. lief on the shadow docket at the re- speak about those Americans with sin- We will be protecting their God-given quest of the Trump administration—28 cerely held beliefs, whether religious or and constitutionally protected right to grants of shadow docket relief out of 36 otherwise. My bill yesterday would make medical decisions for themselves. requests. Each of these orders advanced have simply required that any mandate So, Madam President, I am here President Trump’s political agenda, in- of this sort contain an exemption for today and I will be back tomorrow and cluding one that allowed the resump- those individuals. fighting against this mandate for as tion of Federal executions for the first Now, I don’t believe that such an ex- long as it takes. time and in nearly two decades. ception would be sufficient to resolve Madam President, as if in legislative Now, let’s do a comparison. If there the constitutional and the policy prob- session, I ask unanimous consent that were 36 requests of the Supreme Court lems with such a mandate. But there the Judiciary Committee be discharged for shadow docket opinions and 28 of are millions of Americans who would from further consideration of S. 2840, them were granted in the 4 years of be able to live according to their be- and that the Senate proceed to its im- Donald Trump, how about previous liefs if, in fact, such an exemption were mediate consideration. Further, I ask Presidents? During the 16 years of the included by law, which it should be. unanimous consent that the bill be George W. Bush and Obama Presi- Lamentably, my colleague the senior considered read a third time and dencies, from 2001 to 2017, the Supreme Senator from Washington objected. So passed, and that the motion to recon- Court issued four—four—orders in 16 I pledged to come back again today and sider be considered made and laid upon years. In this last 4-year period of tomorrow, for as long as it takes, to the table. time, they granted 28 out of 36 with the win the fight against this egregious The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Trump Justice Department. mandate. an objection? With its handling of Texas’s abortion Today, I am providing another oppor- Mr. DURBIN. Reserving the right to ban, as well as other shadow docket or- tunity for this body to protect Ameri- object. ders, the Supreme Court’s conservative cans. majority has indicated a willingness to This mandate poses a real threat to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- change substantive law in sweeping the well-being of millions. Those who jority whip. ways without due deliberation and pub- choose not to be vaccinated are at risk Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, lic reporting. of losing their jobs. My office has been more than 680,000 Americans have died In doing so, they are undermining in contact with 144 Utahns who are from COVID. The majority of these confidence in the Court, and the con- concerned about this very issue. I deaths occurred before we had viable, servative majority has opened the door shared some of their stories yesterday. effective, and safe vaccines. Doctors for ideologically driven legal schemes Despite what many on the other side were begging for these vaccines to save to rewrite laws from the shadows, like of this debate would have you believe, lives, and now we have three safe, ef- SB 8. This is a five-alarm fire for due these are, in fact, everyday Americans: fective, widely available vaccines in process, as well as our constitutional people with preexisting medical condi- America. All three have been proven rights. tions, like autoimmune disorders. successful and safe. And as I expressed during this to- These are people who are just wanting However, one in four adults in Amer- day’s hearing, I hope every Member of to provide for their families and not to ica still refuses to get the vaccine. Ac- the Senate—Democrat or Republican— be able to expect that. These are preg- cording to the CDC, these unvaccinated will join together to protect and pre- nant mothers who are concerned about individuals—listen to this—are 10 serve independent, transparent, and the safety of their own health and that times more likely to be hospitalized reasoned judicial decision making of their unborn children. from COVID, 10 times more likely to based on the . Some of these people are the heroes die from COVID than those who got the At a time when the public’s con- of yesterday. They are first responders; shot. And as long as large numbers of fidence in our governmental institu- they are medical professionals and es- Americans remain unvaccinated, this tions has been greatly eroded, we must sential workers who sacrificed to carry virus is going to continue to spread and restore it. our Nation through the hardest days of raise the risk of mutation and more I yield the floor. this pandemic. And they are still he- deadly variants. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. roes today. These Americans are not We have tried approaches to ROSEN). The Senator from Utah. the enemy. incentivize people. What more can we UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2840 President Biden and those who sup- do? We created a lottery in Illinois and Mr. LEE. Madam President, I rise port this effort are grasping for solu- said: If you are vaccinated, you are again today to express my objection to tions they believe can bolster their po- automatically buying a lottery ticket; President Biden’s sweeping vaccine litical position and shift blame on the you don’t even have to pay for it. mandate and to offer legislation that status of the pandemic. Those paying The head of the Federal Bureau of would protect Americans from this the price are the people back home, in- Prisons union for employees, with only Federal intrusion. cluding many of the people I just de- 50 percent of those working in Federal As I said yesterday, the Federal Gov- scribed. prisons vaccinated, said they were ernment has no business mandating So today, I offer another proposal. going to set up a popcorn machine at COVID–19 vaccination for all Ameri- This bill would provide those Ameri- the prisons in the break room in the

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He but liabilities laws need to be carefully ple, you ought to be able to at least has directed Federal Agencies and calibrated to promote the right behav- have the decency to tell them what OSHA to mandate vaccination for Fed- ior and incentives. This short, vague your source of authority is. He still eral employees and certain private bill does not even try to strike a bal- hasn’t done it. workers. These directives were issued ance between health and safety. It is a If we assume that he is going to come under the OSHA Act and other estab- shot across the bow to entities that are up with one and that he is going to lished legal authorities; and, listen, using vaccine mandates. issue a mandate, that mandate is going they have been welcomed by the Busi- Remember, courts have long rejected to put a whole lot of people in a ter- ness Roundtable and other employers challenges to vaccine requirements im- rible position, forcing them to choose who were waiting for a signal from the posed by public entities. And the Sen- between getting a vaccine that, for White House that we were serious, and ator might take a look at his home whatever reason, they don’t want and they are supported by a majority of the State. In Senator LEE’s home State of termination—between submission and American people. Utah, there are public actors, like Salt poverty. That is unfair. I recognize that some of my col- Lake Community College, the Univer- Now, look, I get the fact that a lot of leagues disagree with that action, and sity of Utah, and Utah State Univer- us were and are enthusiastic and grate- that has prompted this bill from my sity, that are using COVID vaccine ful for the vaccine. I have received the friend and fellow Senator from Utah. mandates to promote health and safe- vaccine, as has every member of my His bill, the Don’t Jab Me Act, would ty. family. I think the vaccine is a good create a private right of action for any And I want to show the Senate this thing. I also understand that there are ‘‘aggrieved individual’’ to sue the Fed- chart because it tells an amazing story. people who feel differently. In some eral Government ‘‘for injuries sus- Remember the report about all the cases, there are people who have been tained as a result of a COVID–19 vac- attorneys general who were going to advised by board-certified medical doc- cination mandate.’’ file lawsuits, in keeping with the Sen- tors not to get the vaccine based on the I know that the Senator is careful in ator’s message, against Joe Biden for existence of one or more autoimmune his words. I would ask him to look these mandates for these employees? diseases, past personal or family his- carefully at that word ‘‘injuries.’’ It is Well, we took a look at their State. tory, and their idiosyncratic reactions misleading. Twenty-four States threatened law- to other vaccines or to this vaccine. COVID–19 vaccines are safe and effec- suits against Joe Biden for the very There are other people who might have tive. They were evaluated in tens of reason stated by the Senator from religious or other sincerely held per- thousands of clinical trials. They meet Utah. sonal beliefs that might make this the FDA’s rigorous scientific standards How are they doing compared to all choice a really unfair one for the Fed- for safety, effectiveness, and quality. the other States, the 26 States that eral Government to force upon them. They have undergone and will continue didn’t file a lawsuit? So, yeah, I am glad we have got the to undergo the most extensive, inten- Well, it turns out the infection rate vaccine. I think the vaccine is good. I sive safety monitoring in history. for COVID–19 over the past 3 months is think the vaccine is helping a lot of In an extremely rare case that an in- more than twice in those States as it is people. But to tell every American that dividual suffers an injury, a harm, from in the States not filing these lawsuits. he or she must get this under penalty a COVID–19 vaccine, there is a system Since mid-June, the death rate is al- of losing a job, and then for the Presi- in place to provide compensation. most three times the rate of those dent, after acknowledging that he Under the Countermeasures Injury States that didn’t file the lawsuit, and doesn’t have authority, to mandate Compensation Program, a person can the vaccination rates are significantly this for every American turns Amer- already seek to recover damages for lower. ica’s employers—all those with more physical injuries suffered because of So for those who have an idea about than 99 employees—into the COVID–19 COVID–19 vaccines. guiding the State to the right outcome, vaccine police for the entire country. The Senator from Utah’s bill appears shouldn’t public health and safety be It is unjustifiable, even at a policy to go beyond compensating individuals important? level, before we get to the obvious con- for physical injuries caused by the vac- I am sure we all understand the issue stitutional defects and the lack of any cine. It lets people sue the government of liberty and how important it is to semblance of any statutory authority. for ‘‘injuries sustained as the result of America, but there was a word before So I am disappointed that we can’t a COVID–19 vaccine mandate.’’ liberty that the Founding Fathers pass this one today. I will be back Now, what kind of injuries might used: life. Life. again tomorrow. I will continue to there be? These vaccine mandates are about come back for weeks to come because Well, we surely don’t know. The bill saving lives in America, and it is for the American people deserve better does not define the type of injuries that reason that I object. than this. They deserve not to have that a person could sue for. The entire The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- people in Washington, DC, purporting bill is two and a half pages of very jection is heard. to make very personal healthcare deci- vague language. Mr. LEE. Madam President, I appre- sions for them and conditioning their What we do know is that the bill, if ciate the insight provided by my friend own private-sector employment on enacted, would authorize a flood of and distinguished colleague, the senior compliance with the dictate of one lawsuits by individuals claiming that a Senator from Illinois and the assistant man in Washington, DC. vaccine mandate injured them in some majority leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- physical, maybe nonphysical way. We I respectfully submit that this is ator from . don’t know. about allowing people to obtain redress Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I It is ironic. For more than a year, my for, among other things, the awful Hob- ask unanimous consent that Senator Republican colleagues claimed the pan- son’s choice people are facing and are PETERS and I be allowed to continue to demic would create a tsunami of increasingly going to be facing as this complete our remarks before the roll- COVID lawsuits. Remember all of the mandate kicks in. It hasn’t been issued call vote. times Senator MCCONNELL went to the yet. We still don’t know what is in it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without floor and said: Hang on tight. The trial We still don’t know his precise basis objection, it is so ordered. are just going to be hell-bent for the authority. We assume that he NOMINATION OF ROBERT T. ANDERSON now, filing lawsuits all across America. would have told us his precise basis for Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, There will be a tsunami of lawsuits. the authority if, in fact, it existed. the Senate is about to vote on the

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The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 52, viser to the Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Meyer is an accomplished lawyer nays 46, as follows: Secretary Haaland. He would oversee and dedicated public servant who is [Rollcall Vote No. 391 Ex.] more than 430 attorneys and a staff well qualified to serve as the Depart- YEAS—52 within 6 legal divisions. He would be ment’s chief legal officer. His nomina- Baldwin Hickenlooper Reed responsible for ensuring that business tion maintains bipartisan support, in- Bennet Hirono Rosen conducted in the Interior Department Blumenthal Kaine Sanders cluding from former DHS general coun- Booker Kelly Schatz follows the law and is done trans- sels who served under both Democratic Brown King Schumer parently. He would be granted tremen- and Republican administrations. Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen Cardin Leahy Sinema dous powers to shape how the Depart- Mr. Meyer’s previous government ´ Carper Lujan Smith ment fulfills its mission by issuing service spans 17 years and includes sen- Casey Manchin Stabenow final legal interpretations on all mat- Collins Markey ior roles in the Department of Justice, Tester Coons Menendez ters within the jurisdiction of the De- the U.S. Senate, and as the deputy gen- Van Hollen Cortez Masto Merkley partment. eral counsel for DHS during the Obama Duckworth Murkowski Warner These decisions directly impact administration. Durbin Murphy Warnock homes and businesses in Wyoming and Since returning to private practice in Feinstein Murray Warren throughout the Nation. These decisions Gillibrand Ossoff Whitehouse 2016, Mr. Meyer’s legal work has con- Hassan Padilla Wyden can make or break our Nation’s ability tinued to focus on cyber security, tech- Heinrich Peters to protect our environment, to use and nology, and homeland security. NAYS—46 enjoy our natural resources, to create Throughout the confirmation process, good-paying jobs, and to pay for serv- Barrasso Grassley Romney Mr. Meyer has demonstrated that he Blackburn Hagerty Rounds ices such as public education. understands the complex legal issues Blunt Hawley Rubio Over the course of his career, Mr. An- facing DHS and the importance of en- Boozman Hoeven Sasse derson has both taught and practiced suring that the Department cooperates Braun Hyde-Smith Scott (FL) Burr Inhofe Scott (SC) law, primarily focused on Tribal issues. with Congressional oversight. Capito Johnson Now, I am concerned that Mr. Ander- Shelby DHS has not had a Senate-confirmed Cassidy Kennedy Sullivan Cornyn Lankford son lacks sufficient legal experience general counsel for over 2 years. DHS Thune Cotton Lee beyond the Tribal law to effectively Tillis needs qualified, Senate-confirmed lead- Cramer Lummis Toomey navigate the complex web of issues ers in place to effectively carry out its Cruz Marshall governing the multiple use of public critical mission of safeguarding our Daines McConnell Tuberville Ernst Paul Wicker lands and Federal lands. Nation. Young I am very concerned about Mr. An- Fischer Portman I urge my colleagues to confirm Mr. Graham Risch derson’s actions, specifically actions he Meyer today. NOT VOTING—2 has taken as the Principal Deputy So- I yield the floor. Crapo Moran licitor since January 20 of this year. He CLOTURE MOTION has revoked many solicitors’ opinions The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this issued under the Trump administra- to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the vote, the yeas are 52, the nays are 46. The motion is agreed to. tion. His work has paved the way for Senate the pending cloture motion, the Biden administration’s punishing which the clerk will state. f policies that are in direct conflict with The senior assistant legislative clerk CLOTURE MOTION the Department of the Interior’s mul- read as follows: tiple-use mandate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Mr. Anderson’s responses to ques- CLOTURE MOTION to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- tioning by Senator CASSIDY during his Senate the pending cloture motion, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the which the clerk will state. nomination hearing were particularly Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby concerning to me. Senator CASSIDY The senior assistant legislative clerk move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- read as follows: asked whether the nominee agreed that nation of Executive Calendar No. 264, Robert CLOTURE MOTION the requirement to ‘‘maintain’’—main- T. Anderson, of Washington, to be Solicitor tain—oil and gas leasing programs of the Department of the Interior. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- meant to lease some more—not just Charles E. Schumer, Tammy Duckworth, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the , , Sheldon Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby maintain the leases that were already move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- leased, but continue leasing. Mr. An- Whitehouse, Richard J. Durbin, Eliza- beth Warren, , Gary C. nation of Executive Calendar No. 159, Jona- derson responded that he thought it Peters, Mark R. Warner, Tammy Bald- than Eugene Meyer, of Ohio, to be General was an open question. win, , Mazie K. Hirono, Counsel, Department of Homeland Security. Madam President, to suggest that , Patrick J. Leahy, Charles E. Schumer, Tammy Duckworth, the Secretary is no longer required to Robert P. Casey, Jr., Thomas R. Car- Brian Schatz, Alex Padilla, Sheldon plan for and hold new offshore oil and per, . Whitehouse, Richard J. Durbin, Eliza- gas leases simply and unfortunately The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- beth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Gary C. imous consent, the mandatory quorum Peters, Mark R. Warner, Tammy Bald- but truly ignores the law of the land. win, Martin Heinrich, Mazie K. Hirono, Let me be clear. The Secretary of the call has been waived. Debbie Stabenow, Patrick J. Leahy, Interior is required to comply with the The question is, Is it the sense of the Robert P. Casey, Jr., Thomas R. Car- law like everyone else. Mr. Anderson’s Senate that debate on the nomination per, Tina Smith. willingness to put the Biden adminis- of Robert T. Anderson, of Washington, The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- tration’s war on American energy to be Solicitor of the Department of imous consent, the mandatory quorum ahead of following established law, in the Interior, shall be brought to a call has been waived. my opinion, disqualifies him from serv- close? The question is, Is it the sense of the ing as Solicitor. The yeas and nays are mandatory Senate that debate on the nomination I will vote against Mr. Anderson’s under the rule. of Jonathan Eugene Meyer, of Ohio, to nomination, and I will urge other Sen- The clerk will call the roll. be General Counsel, Department of ators to do so. The senior assistant legislative clerk Homeland Security, shall be brought to I yield the floor. called the roll. a close?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.028 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6765 The yeas and nays are mandatory UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—EXECUTIVE after that, the full Senate passed his under the rule. CALENDAR nomination by unanimous consent, The clerk will call the roll. Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, in a along with several other nominations The legislative clerk called the roll. few minutes, I will put forward the for roles in the Trump Treasury De- Mr. THUNE. The following Senators unanimous consent request that the partment. That is how the process gen- are necessarily absent: the Senator Senate take up and approve a highly erally unfolds. from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO) and the Sen- qualified and unquestionably non- Two years later, Brian McGuire was ator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). controversial nominee. I am going to nominated to replace Mr. Maloney. His The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there take just a few minutes to talk about hearing was held July 24, 2019. The Fi- any other Senators in the Chamber de- Jonathan Davidson, nominated to be nance Committee approved his nomina- siring to vote? the next Deputy Under Secretary for tion a week later. He was confirmed to The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 52, Legislative Affairs at the Treasury De- serve in the Trump administration on nays 46, as follows: partment. September 24. [Rollcall Vote No. 392 Ex.] To do this briefly, there are a few In both cases, these two nominees, YEAS—52 key points to make about this impor- colleagues, were confirmed 2 months tant nomination. To start, Jon isn’t Baldwin Hickenlooper Reed after their hearings. Bennet Hirono Rosen just a person off the street being nomi- Jon Davidson has been waiting 4 Blumenthal Kaine Sanders nated for a new job in the Biden admin- months since his hearing on May 25— Booker Kelly Schatz istration. In fact, my guess is, vir- nearly twice as long as Trump nomi- Brown King Schumer tually every Member of this body, Cantwell Klobuchar nees waited for the same job. Shaheen Democrats and Republicans alike, have Capito Leahy Sinema I think we all understand that it is ´ Cardin Lujan Smith worked with Jon at one point or an- Carper Manchin essential to have qualified individuals Stabenow other. Casey Markey heading up offices of Legislative Af- Tester Coons Menendez From 2011 until he was nominated Van Hollen fairs. They help to make sure adminis- Cortez Masto Merkley this past spring, Jon served as chief of trations follow the laws, just as the Duckworth Murphy Warner staff to another Finance Committee Warnock Senate passes as intended. They help Durbin Murray colleague, Senator BENNET. He is Feinstein Ossoff Warren Members write legislation. They make Gillibrand Padilla Whitehouse known as somebody who is honest, who sure that all Members get responses to Hassan Peters Wyden is hardworking, and who is committed, Heinrich Portman their questions with respect to over- most importantly, to bringing people sight. together to tackle big challenges, and NAYS—46 Setting everything else aside, you he has been doing it a long time. Barrasso Grassley Romney would think Senate Republicans would Blackburn Hagerty Before his work with Senator BEN- Rounds be especially interested now in making Blunt Hawley Rubio NET, Jon served as chief of staff to Sen- sure the Senate can perform that es- Boozman Hoeven Sasse ator . He spent time in Braun Hyde-Smith Scott (FL) sential oversight. I myself am looking the office of Representative JOHN SAR- Burr Inhofe Scott (SC) for some straight answers to a number Cassidy Johnson BANES, and he was later chief counsel Shelby of oversight requests I had posed to the Collins Kennedy Sullivan to our friend and colleague, Senator Cornyn Lankford Thune Treasury Department, and having Jon Cotton Lee . You don’t have to take Tillis installed in his new role as Treasury Cramer Lummis it from me that Jon knows his way Toomey would sure help to move that process Cruz Marshall around the Congress. All of those Mem- Tuberville along. Federal Agencies and the Con- Daines McConnell bers trusted Jon as a right-hand man. Ernst Murkowski Wicker gress need these legislative point Young The second issue: I can’t find any Fischer Paul guards in order for Agencies to run as Graham Risch controversy with respect to his nomi- smoothly as possible. NOT VOTING—2 nation. He cleared the Senate’s Fi- nance Committee on a 28-to-0 vote. This isn’t a policy position, nor is Crapo Moran Let me repeat that: 28-to-0 vote. Jon Davidson a nominee who raises The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this In fact, the Finance Committee re- any major concern from anybody. I vote, the yeas are 52, the nays are 46. ported out several nominees this Con- have yet to hear even anything resem- The motion is agreed to. gress without any Republican opposi- bling a substantive reason from Senate tion, none at all. Normally, that would Republicans for opposing a nominee f be enough to pave the way for prompt like Jon Davidson, who got a 28-to- nothing vote out of committee to lead EXECUTIVE CALENDAR and full Senate consideration, but I think we all understand these are not this office. There is no reason for de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The normal times here in the U.S. Senate. laying any longer. clerk will report the nomination. It used to be the case, at the end of Therefore, I ask unanimous consent The bill clerk read the nomination of July, the two sides would come to- that the Senate proceed to the fol- Jonathan Eugene Meyer, of Ohio, to be gether and look to pass a package of lowing nomination: Calendar No. 168, General Counsel, Department of Home- noncontroversial nominees by unani- Jonathan Davidson, to be Deputy land Security. mous consent. My Finance Committee Under Secretary of the Treasury; that ORDER OF PROCEDURE team thought this would be the case the nomination be confirmed, the mo- Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I ask this year. Unfortunately, that did not tion to reconsider be considered made unanimous consent that notwith- take place. Senate Republicans were and laid upon the table with no inter- standing rule XXII, all postcloture just in no mood to clear even the most vening action or debate; that no fur- time on executive Calendar Nos. 264 uncontroversial nominees. ther motions be in order to the nomi- and 159 be considered expired at 4:45 This is an extraordinary level of ob- nation; and that the President be im- p.m. today; that the vote on confirma- struction beyond what you saw when mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- tion of the Anderson nomination occur the previous administration was staff- tion. at 4:45 p.m. today; and that the vote on ing up. For example, let’s take the pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. confirmation of the Meyer nomination vious two nominees for the same posi- HICKENLOOPER). Is there objection? occur at a time to be determined by tion Jon is up for. Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President. the majority leader, following con- Drew Maloney was the first Trump The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sultation with the Republican leader nominee for Legislative Affairs at ator from Texas. on Thursday, September 30. Treasury. The Finance Committee held Mr. CRUZ. Reserving the right to ob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a hearing on this nomination on June ject. Mr. President, this continues a objection? 7, 2017. The committee voted on his discussion we have been having for Without objection, it is so ordered. nomination a week later, favorably re- days and indeed weeks and indeed The senior Senator from Oregon. ported by a vote of 25 to 1. A few weeks months. Joe Biden is being flagrantly

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The Sen- dent’s discretion to impose sanctions That would prevent the sanctions from ator from Oregon. on Russia in cases where Congress going into effect, but it would also Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, let’s un- deemed it necessary to mandate them. trigger an automatic vote here in this derstand exactly what is at issue here. CAATSA passed Congress overwhelm- Congress to override that decision. Jonathan Davidson has been nomi- ingly. The vote was 98 to 2. Indeed, in I have made that offer, along with nated to be the Deputy Under Sec- September 2020, my colleague Senator Senator TOOMEY, in writing months retary for Legislative Affairs. In that WYDEN wrote a letter that was joined ago. It is a reasonable compromise, and particular role, he would not be di- by 10 other Democrats about Russian yet the Biden administration won’t rectly involved in decisions over sanc- malign activities. take it. They won’t take it because tions, No. 1. Senator WYDEN’s letter stated: ‘‘Con- they are terrified, if and when Congress No. 2, when it comes to Nord Stream gress has mandated a broad range of votes on that override, that an over- 2, the Biden administration, to their sanctions tools, and it is long past time whelming bipartisan majority of Con- credit, has recognized the threat from for the administration to send a direct gress in the Senate and the House will Russia, but also that the pipeline is message to President Putin.’’ vote to override Joe Biden’s indefen- nearly complete and the Trump admin- The letter continues, specifically cit- sible decision to surrender to Vladimir istration failed to stop the construc- ing the ‘‘sanctions mandated provided Putin. tion. for in’’ CAATSA. Nonetheless, in the spirit of reason- Everything my colleague from Texas President Biden is legally obligated ableness, I am happy to offer the Sen- is raising in his concerns about Nord to Nord Stream 2 AG, the company re- ator from Oregon the same deal or a Stream 2 is already happening with an- sponsible for the planning, the con- similar deal, at least, right here and other pipeline—Turk Stream 2—and struction, and the eventual operation right now. my colleague is aware of this. He has of Putin’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline. Nord Stream 2 AG has committed UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2894 been briefed repeatedly. acts that require the imposition of Mr. President, there is a bill that I Now, for those who don’t have access these mandated sanctions under filed that imposes CAATSA 228 sanc- to the same kind of information that CAATSA Section 228. Section 228 man- tions on Nord Stream 2 AG. Every my colleague has, gas is already being dates sanctions on any company that Democrat in this Chamber has sup- diverted from Ukraine into Europe conducts any ‘‘significant trans- ported sanctions on Nord Stream 2. through Turk Stream 2 because the actions,’’ including ‘‘deceptive trans- In a moment, I am going to ask for past administration did nothing about actions,’’ for Russian companies that unanimous consent to pass the legisla- that pipeline either. are already sanctioned. tion simply mandating that the Biden The Biden administration has actu- In May, the Biden State Department administration, that the Treasury De- ally put a plan forward to mitigate the sent Congress a certification con- partment—and this is a Treasury nomi- effects of Nord Stream 2 and has re- firming that Nord Stream 2 AG had en- nee that we are discussing—follow the ceived concrete agreements from the gaged in those actions. It is clear that law. Germans to move Ukraine toward en- Nord Stream 2 AG falls under the man- If the Senator from Oregon will agree ergy independence and address Russian datory sanctions of CAATSA. Nobody, to my unanimous consent request and threats. not even the Biden administration, de- that bill passes the Senate, I will not I am just going to close with just an- nies that the Biden State Department object to this nominee if the Senator other dose of good government. The 9/ sent that certification confirming from Oregon is willing to accept that, 11 Commission specifically warned those actions. Nevertheless, President because that will move the process about the need to have senior, con- Biden and, in particular, the Depart- along. The objective is to stop this firmed individuals in place to avoid a ment of Treasury is refusing to imple- pipeline that strengthens Putin, weak- threat to the homeland. And, by the ment the law. ens Europe, and weakens America. way, we did that during the Trump ad- I have spoken directly with Sec- And, indeed, if we pass the legislation ministration. We have far less people retary Yellen. I have spoken directly mandating the CAATSA sanctions, I confirmed today than we did in 2001, with the Deputy Secretary of Treasury. won’t object to this nominee. When before 9/11. The law is clear and unequivocal. And that legislation passes the House, I will In my view, this has got to end. For because of the political agenda of the lift my hold on another Treasury nomi- these reasons, I object to the UC. Biden White House, because of Presi- nee. And when the President does the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- dent Biden’s desire to surrender to right thing and signs it into law, I will jection to the modification is heard. Vladimir Putin and to give him a lift my holds on all the Treasury nomi- Is there objection to the original re- multibillion-dollar pipeline, weakening nees. quest? America, weakening Europe, and giv- So it is a reasonable, incremental The Senator from Texas. ing vast resources to Putin to hold Eu- step forward that gives the Senator Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, reserving rope subject to energy blackmail, from Oregon the chance to dem- the right to object. I recognize that my Treasury is refusing to follow the law. onstrate that when Democrats give friend from Oregon has been busy with Nevertheless, I have been willing to speeches about how Nord Stream 2 is affairs on the Finance Committee and offer a compromise. I have placed holds bad for America, bad for Europe, bad so has not been involved in the now 2 on nominees to the State Department for the environment but good for Rus- years of debate over Nord Stream 2 on and some of the nominees to the Treas- sia and Putin, we can now discover the Senate Foreign Relations Com- ury Department. And I have offered a whether or not Democrats actually be- mittee. But, unfortunately, that has compromise to lift the holds on this lieve what they have said in speeches resulted in the Senator from Oregon nominee and other nominees to the so many times. being given talking points—perhaps Treasury Department, and also to lift Therefore, I ask that the Senator from the administration, perhaps from the holds on career nominees to State modify his request so that in addition colleagues—that are simply factually if either the Biden administration fol- to confirming the nomination and, as if incorrect. I am sure that is inad- lows the law in CAATSA and impose in legislative session, that the Senate vertent. sanctions. That is option A. That proceed to the immediate consider- The Senator from Oregon just said would be the best option. ation of S. 2894, which is at the desk; that there is no way to stop this pipe- Or option B, if they decide because, that the bill be considered read a third line, and that the Trump administra- for whatever political reason, they be- time and passed; and that the motion tion failed to impose sanctions to stop

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Russia’s state-controlled gas-export monop- a Democrat, in the Senate. Both passed By the way, the European Par- oly and the pipeline owner, said last week with overwhelming bipartisan support liament—my friends on the Democratic that construction on the pipeline had been from both Houses of Congress. side of the aisle like to consider them- completed. But there are still bureaucratic The first bill passed in December of selves lovers of our friends in Europe. hurdles that have to be overcome to get it 2019. Nord Stream 2 at the time was The European Parliament voted on running. Nord Stream 2 is designed to accommodate more than 90 percent complete, and the Nord Stream 2. The vote was roughly the transmission of 55 billion cubic meters of argument then that was being pushed 500 to 50 against Nord Stream 2 because gas annually, the company said. by Russian disinformation and that, it makes our European allies subject to Republicans say they are concerned the sadly, has been echoed by the Biden ad- energy blackmail by Putin and his suc- pipeline project bolsters Europe’s reliance on ministration and was just echoed by cessor dictators. Russian energy and gives Moscow leverage the Senator from Oregon—the argu- This is bad for America, bad for Eu- over Washington’s trans-Atlantic allies. By ment from Russian disinformation was, rope, bad for peace, bad for the envi- holding up the five top Treasury nomina- the pipeline can’t be stopped; it is too tions, they hope to pressure the administra- ronment, but good for Vladimir Putin tion into sanctioning the managing firm and late. and for Russia. Joe Biden is mistaken stymie the pipeline’s startup. We know that was Russian to be committing this surrender, and ‘‘The administration’s so-called ‘deal’ with disinformation because it was conclu- my friend from Oregon errs in joining Germany hands Vladimir Putin a sively disproved. Putin stopped build- Joe Biden in that surrender to Russia. geostrategic victory, entrenches corrupt ing the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline the I hope the Senator from Oregon re- Russian influence in Europe, and drastically very day that the Cruz-Shaheen bipar- considers. I hope Congress comes to- weakens the security of Ukraine, Poland, tisan sanctions were signed into law— gether again. But as long as that does and other states on the of Kremlin not the next day, not the next week. aggression,’’ Mr. Toomey, the ranking mem- not happen, I object. ber of the Banking Committee, and Mr. Cruz That day, we stopped the pipeline in its The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- said in a letter to the chairmen of the Senate tracks. jection was heard. Banking and Foreign Relations Committees. But, Mr. President, it was not only Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am A Treasury spokeswoman said that while stopped for 1 day; it was stopped for going to be very brief and then make a the department has experienced career staff more than a year. For December of unanimous consent request. who are experts in their fields, ‘‘The Senate 2019, for January, February, March— Again, we have a difference of opin- should move quickly to confirm these nomi- every month in 2020, the pipeline lay ion with respect to the facts. That is nees who are integral to disrupting illicit fi- what the Senate is all about—real de- nance, combating terrorism, and admin- dormant. It was a piece of metal at the istering sanctions.’’ bottom of the ocean. So the claim that bate. In a moment, I am going to ask Nord Stream 2 AG officials didn’t respond we cannot stop this pipeline is flat-out unanimous consent to put into the to a request for comment. false because we did. RECORD at this point an article from The Banking Committee is scheduled to By the way, when the Senator from just a few days ago from the Wall vote Wednesday on the nominations of Brian Oregon said the Trump administration Street Journal that makes the truth Nelson as the Treasury’s undersecretary for couldn’t stop this pipeline, that, again, about Nord Stream 2 AG very clear. terrorism and financial intelligence and Eliz- is just incorrect. When the President In effect, in abeth Rosenberg for the role of assistant sec- retary for terrorism financing. signed the legislation, the pipeline was article that we are going to put into Without Republican support in the com- stopped that day. It remained stopped the RECORD, the pipeline owner said mittee, Democratic lawmakers face long for over a year. last week that construction on the odds getting the nominations approved. When did Putin return to building pipeline has been completed. That could leave empty the post respon- this pipeline? The date is important. There is no reason to object to this sible for overseeing U.S. sanctions policy, ex- Putin returned to building the Nord very talented individual, John David- tending a vacancy that has already lasted Stream 2 Pipeline on January 24, 2021, son, to head this important post after nearly two years. The nominations of Jona- than Davidson as deputy undersecretary, 4 days after Joe Biden was sworn into he got a 28-to-0 vote in the Senate Fi- Lily Lawrence Batchelder as assistant sec- office. And he did so because Joe Biden nance Committee. retary for tax policy and Benjamin Harris as and his team had already conveyed I think this article in the Wall Street assistant secretary for economic policy all weakness that they would not enforce Journal that I have just asked to be have been committee-approved, but full Sen- U.S. sanctions law and that they would printed in the RECORD at this point in ate ratification has been held up by Mr. roll over and give Putin and Russia a the debate, so we can make sure the Cruz. generational geopolitical gift. The only facts are correct, supports our basic The Texas Republican said he’s prepared to reason Putin began building again is proposition on this side of the aisle. lift his holds—as well as those he has on nearly two dozen State Department appoint- because the Biden White House defied There being no objection, the mate- ments—if the administration commits to U.S. law to surrender to Putin. rial was ordered to be printed in the sanctioning the Russian project management Now, Joe Biden is entitled to believe RECORD, as follows: firm. that is a good policy idea. What he is [From the Wall Street Journal, Sept. 13] Sen. Robert Menendez (D., N.J.), the chair- not entitled to do is ignore U.S. law. man of the Senate Foreign Relations Com- SENATE REPUBLICANS VOW TO BLOCK TREAS- mittee, didn’t immediately respond to a re- And the Senator from Oregon suggests URY NOMINATIONS UNTIL NORD STREAM II quest for comment. The chairman of the this nominee has nothing to do with FIRM IS SANCTIONED that. Well, it is the Department of the Banking Committee, Sen. (By Ian Talley and Brett Forrest) (D., Ohio), directed questions to the State Treasury that is ignoring the CAATSA WASHINGTON.—Senior Senate Republicans Department and White House. ‘‘Decisions on law, that is refusing to follow the pol- on Monday threatened to indefinitely hold sanctions regarding the NS II pipeline are icy. up the nominations of five top Treasury De- made by the administration,’’ a spokes- Sadly, this moment marks a new partment officials if the Biden administra- woman for Mr. Brown said. threshold in that debate. Up until this tion doesn’t blacklist the firm managing The Republican senators say a federal law point, it has only been the Biden White Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline project. called the Countering America’s Adversaries House that has been surrendering to Sen. (R., Pa.) and Through Sanctions Act, signed into law in Russia. Sadly, now we have a Demo- (R., Texas) said they are prepared to approve 2017, mandates blacklisting companies or in- the nominations, including two national se- dividuals involved in evasion of the act’s cratic Member of the Senate objecting curity posts that oversee sanctions and sanctions. They say the provisions allow for to legislation to stop the Biden White counterterror finance, if the Treasury De- the administration to delist the company, House from surrendering to Russia. partment blacklists Russia-owned Nord but that opens the door for Congress to vote That is a move in the wrong direction. Stream 2 AG. on the issue.

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Indeed, the considered read a third time and Democratic lawmakers opposed the Biden administration’s Nord Stream 2 decision, position of the Biden State Department passed, and that the motion to recon- those aides said Congress could vote to keep has been that even when the pipeline is sider be considered made and laid upon the firm on Treasury’s blacklists. complete, we can stop it from ever the table. The risk of sanctions, the aides said, could going online by stopping certification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there dissuade companies from providing certifi- So the legislation that I just asked objection? cation. for consent would do exactly that—it Ms. CANTWELL. Reserving the right In November, Norwegian certification com- would stop certification, and it would to object. pany DNV suspended its work on Nord The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Stream 2 after assessing that its activities leave it as a hunk of metal rather than could expose the company to sanctions under an operating pipeline enriching Putin ator from Washington. Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act, a at the expense of Europe and America. Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, Sen- 2019 U.S. law specific to the pipeline, a com- So we still have time to stop this. ator SCOTT’s bill would prohibit the De- pany spokesman said. One final observation. This morning, partment of Transportation, Amtrak, Last week, Germany’s energy regulator I spent a couple of hours in a classified Transportation Security Administra- Bundesnetzagentur received Nord Stream 2 briefing on this topic, on Nord Stream tion, or other Agencies from requiring AG’s application for an operating license. 2. A question that I posed to the Biden passengers in interstate transportation The company has four months to engage an independent certification company to com- State Department—I said: What ex- to show proof of COVID–19 in order to plete an assessment of the pipeline’s oper- actly did Joe Biden, did the adminis- travel. ational integrity. tration get in exchange for surren- I appreciate my colleagues—all of Once a certification is complete, the Ger- dering to Russia in a way that will im- whom I serve with on the Commerce man regulator would send its decision to the pact this country and Europe for dec- Committee. I know that they know European Commission, but this isn’t the ades to come? well—we have had a lot of discussions final hurdle to gas flows. Initial deliveries The answer, I will say, was alto- about the impacts of COVID–19 on our could face additional, unrelated delays. Last gether unsatisfactory. The only thing transportation sector. They know very month, a German court rejected Nord Stream 2 AG’s bid to bypass a European the Biden White House got was good well that we had to spend a lot of re- Union pro-competition regulation mandating will from Angela Merkel, whose party sources keeping our transportation sec- that a gas producer and the company that was just defeated resoundingly this tor moving. transports the gas be separate entities. past weekend in the election. So An- Why? One of the congressional aides said the gela Merkel is on her way out. We got Because we have to move goods and Biden administration, besides worrying good will from someone who will very services and products. During COVID– about creating diplomatic friction with al- soon no longer be the leader of Ger- 19, we had to move essential workers, lies, may also be concerned about setting and we had to move product. precedent regarding sanctions, because many. Treasury officials also could have to sanc- Instead, the German people voted There is no doubt our transportation tion other companies. in—elevated the Greens, who were vo- system needs to have keen oversight as Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I yield cally opposed to the Nord Stream 2 it relates to moving in even a pan- the floor. Pipeline. So the new government in demic. That is what we did. I am proud The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Germany is not going to appreciate of the work that we did. But it is not ator from Texas. Biden surrendering to Putin in a way lost on anybody that COVID–19, the Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I don’t that hurts the environment and hurts deadliest pandemic in U.S. history—as have objection to the article being in- Germany. But we have alienated the of September 28, there have already cluded in the RECORD, but I would note Ukrainians; we have alienated the been 700,000 COVID–19-related deaths in that, once again, the Senator from Or- Poles; we have alienated Eastern Eu- the United States and over 43 million egon is limited by the fact that he has rope. The voted 500 to infections. In my State, 7,586 deaths not participated in the debate on this 50, roughly, against Nord Stream 2. We and 652,000 cases. in the Senate Foreign Relations Com- got nothing, and we hurt U.S. jobs. So the point is here, we have been mittee for the last 2 years, because This is foolhardy, and I am hopeful fighting this pandemic with all of these what he stated in his first remarks was that the Senate will exercise our his- tools and no one has ever suggested the that there was no way to stop the pipe- torical role over and pre- one—that Senator SCOTT nor my col- line initially and the Trump adminis- vent a President and an administration leagues from the Commerce Committee tration failed to do so. That was factu- from making this mistake. are saying what the President might ally incorrect. I would note, Secretary of State do. That is not what he has suggested. We stopped the pipeline the day Blinken and the State Department ar- In fact, I was very involved in an President Trump signed the bipartisan gued vociferously in the interagency area of transportation where we want- Cruz-Shaheen sanctions into law. That process to sanction Nord Stream 2 AG, ed to get cruise ships back in service to was December of 2019, and the pipeline and it was the political operatives at Alaska at a critical moment—both for was stopped for over a year. As I men- the Biden White House who overrode Alaska and a critical moment during tioned, on January 24 of 2020, 4 days the State Department. They should not the pandemic. Not everybody was after Joe Biden was sworn into office, have done so, and today the Depart- ready to have that happen; not every- Putin began—returned to building the ment of the Treasury should follow the body was ready to move. And yet it pipeline because Biden had already law and impose sanctions under meant so much to Alaska that we all telegraphed his surrender to Russia. CAATSA or delist them and trigger a worked together. And in some in- Now, what my friend from Oregon vote in this Congress. stances, those cruise ships said: We are just said is—he repeated news coverage I yield the floor. going to require the vaccine. that the pipeline is now, today, com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- So the point is here, we are not try- plete. That is, in fact, correct, that be- ator from Florida. ing to mandate this. Now, if the Presi- cause Biden surrendered on this point, (The remarks of Mr. SCOTT of Flor- dent and the industry feel that it is im- Putin went all in and finished the pipe- ida, Mr. JOHNSON, and Mr. LEE per- portant to have a workforce so that line. But this is where being part of the taining to the introduction of S. 2895 that workforce continues to serve us Foreign Relations Committee discus- are printed in today’s RECORD under and conserve the growing response to sion matters, because even though the ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and the pandemic—which I mean respond- pipeline is now physically complete, it Joint Resolutions.’’) ing to the aftermath of the pandemic— does not mean it is operative. After the UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2895 that is why we spent money. That is pipeline is physically complete, there Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, why we are trying to take off. That is are months of certifications required as if in legislative session, I ask unani- why we are trying to return a work- and multiple authorities. mous consent that the Senate proceed force. That is why we are returning

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He has not said, if you want to since she worked as a volunteer for the jump tenfold in a matter of days. get on an airplane, you have to get vac- Committee to Aid Abused Women in But it is not just Texas where the cinated—maybe if you are flying over- Reno, NV. It was there—listening to right to medical care is threatened. seas and have to work with another the stories of women dealing with fam- Dangerous abortion bans have been country. ily violence—that she began to under- signed into law in Mississippi, Arizona, My colleague from Florida knows all stand both their struggles and their and Georgia, among others. And all of too well because he and I are working courage. this is happening because anti-abortion together to try to get temperature Sue went on to work with the coali- extremists have been working for dec- checks in a very broad way established tion for 32 years, helping develop it ades to limit women’s choices. at airports through the U.S. We have into a powerful organization statewide Let’s be very clear: they are on the agreed that is a smart thing to do. It for those affected by domestic and sex- brink of success. On December 1, the has been done on an international basis ual violence. Supreme Court is set to hear oral argu- for a long time and it prevents people I have had the pleasure of working ments in a case called Dobbs v. Jack- from getting on a plane who are sick. with Sue since I was Nevada’s attorney son Women’s Health, which deals with The President has not said this. general, and together we passed legisla- an abortion ban in Mississippi. This To now put a bill through that might tion to create dedicated funding for do- case was specifically chosen by anti- have prohibited the cruise ship indus- mestic violence programs. She has con- choice activists to help strike down try reestablishing service up to Alaska tinued to be a resource for me during Roe v. Wade. because now, all of a sudden, you are my time in the U.S. Senate, as I have Sadly, the Court has given every sig- going to have all of these things is not worked to prevent sex trafficking, to nal it is willing to do the activists’ bid- the way I want to go. stem the tide of violence against Na- ding by overturning Roe v. Wade and I like what we have been able to tive women, and push for the reauthor- allowing these bans to take effect. achieve. It has taken hard work and ization of the Violence Against Women That is why I and 47 of my Senate col- working together. It does not take us Act. leagues filed a friend of the court brief passing this bill by Senator SCOTT. During the height of the COVID–19 last week, calling on the Supreme I object, and I hope my colleagues pandemic, I pushed to make sure that Court to stick to the settled precedent understand that we are willing to work our next COVID package included more of Roe and strike down the Mississippi on anything related to the transpor- support for survivors of domestic vio- law. tation sector so it can keep our U.S. lence. Sue worked to distribute those But if the Supreme Court doesn’t economy moving. Federal funds fairly and effectively to abide by 50 years of its own rulings, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Nevadans, and she worked especially well, there are 19 States where abor- tion is heard. hard to promote a microloan program tion would be illegal the day after a The Senator from Florida. that families could use to regain finan- Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe Mr. SCOTT of Florida. First off, I am cial independence. V. Wade, and others where abortion disappointed my colleague objected. I As Sue enters her retirement, I want bans would likely follow. think No. 1 is this is unconstitutional. to make sure everyone in Nevada ap- All in all, nearly half of women na- First off, President Biden promised he preciates her decades of advocacy. She tionwide will see the nearest clinic wouldn’t be doing this. This is uncon- has made a profound difference for close. The average distance to the stitutional. families in the Silver State. I have no nearest clinic for those seeking repro- Here is what it is going to do. If you doubt that whoever succeeds Sue at the ductive care will jump from 25 to 279 talk to businesses around this country, coalition will continue to work tire- miles. Anyone who has ever worked a they are already struggling to get peo- lessly to end domestic and sexual vio- minimum-wage job knows that they ple back to work because of excess lence, because, honestly, we still have don’t have the luxury of traveling hun- funding that has been provided. And so much work to do. dreds of miles for healthcare. now we are going to tell a bunch of That is why I am here on the Senate Women’s healthcare isn’t optional. people that you can’t come back to floor today. The reality is that wom- Nevadans know this. That is why we work because you haven’t been vac- en’s rights are under attack around the worked so hard in Nevada to protect cinated. We are going to tell people, country, and that includes reproduc- the right to choose. you can’t get on an airplane because tive rights. Anti-abortion extremists In the nineties, we passed a ballot you haven’t been vaccinated. are going to great lengths to stop initiative to enshrine choice into law, This is wrong. This is not what the women from seeking reproductive care. and we have actually done away with Federal Government ought to be doing. As of June, they had proposed 500 new the kind of restrictions on abortion They ought to do what I did when I was laws restricting reproductive rights that are popping up in State after Governor. You give people the informa- and passed 70 of these laws. State. tion and feel comfortable that the Let’s start with Texas, where a new But what we are seeing in Texas and American public will make a good deci- law prohibits abortions before many other States across the country threat- sion. people even know they are pregnant. ens the future of Roe V. Wade every- I think this is a mistake. I hope my The law lets anyone sue those who aid where. Let me be clear: It threatens colleague will change her mind. And I and abet abortions and get a $10,000 re- the future of Roe V. Wade everywhere. hope this President will not continue ward. It has the potential to create a And without Roe, there will be no Fed- down the path of requiring Americans whole industry of vigilantes prying eral protections in place, paving the to get vaccinations, because I don’t into their neighbors’ lives, all to stop way for anti-choice lawmakers to pass think it is fair to Americans and I women from being able to access repro- legislation to restrict reproductive think it is unconstitutional. ductive healthcare. rights anywhere in the country. I yield the floor. The American people—70 percent of And that is why it is so important for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- us—oppose deputizing private citizens the Senate to pass the Women’s Health ator from Nevada. to collect these kinds of bounties. Protection Act. This bill would outlaw TRIBUTE TO SUSAN MEUSCHKE But even though the Texas law is ex- bans in other medically unnecessary Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Mr. President, treme, the Supreme Court has refused restrictions on abortion across the today, I want to recognize a friend of to stop it from going into effect. That country. It would mean that States mine, Susan Meuschke, who is the Ex- means that, right now, 7 million could not impose medically unneces- ecutive Director of the Nevada Coali- women of reproductive age in Texas sary ultrasounds, excessive waiting pe- tion to End Domestic and Sexual Vio- have been deprived of a key constitu- riods, and extreme burdens on

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We cannot let a dedicated DUCE Act, which is the act to reduce living fish, then shame on us. minority take that right away from plastic pollution, of which we have a This is a trajectory we have to the rest of us. lot. change, and my bill will change it. But, Let me just say, I am going to keep Humans have created 8 billion tons of of course, the plastic industry doesn’t working on this issue because it is so plastic, and it is all over the place. It love this. They are happy with using important to Nevadans and to women is in our water. It is in our rivers. It is only 2 percent recycled plastic in their all over this country. This is about in our food. The Presiding Officer is production. They are happy with less making sure that women can control from . As he knows, there was than 10 percent of recycled plastic in their own bodies and their futures, and a study done that tested the rain fall- the blue bin ever getting recycled. I will always stand up for that. ing in Colorado that showed that there They don’t seem to give a red hot damn about the trajectory we are on with I yield the floor. were microplastics in the raindrops in where we are going to be with waste VOTE ON ANDERSON NOMINATION Colorado. plastic in the oceans. But they obvi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. So we have a plastics problem, and this is a bill whose intention is to solve ously care a lot about the bill because SMITH). Under the previous order, all if you lived in Washington, DC, and that plastics problem. postcloture time has expired on the you got the Washington Post on Anderson nomination. I want to have you think about three numbers while I am making this Wednesday, September 22, you got this The question is, Will the Senate ad- little gem tucked in your newspaper on vise and consent to the Anderson nomi- speech: 2 percent, 10 percent, and 2050; 2 percent, 10 percent, and 2050. the front. It is a very glossy, multicol- nation? ored handout, and it says: Mr. PADILLA. Madam President, I What is 2 percent? Two percent is Stop the plastic tax. Keep everyday goods ask for the yeas and nays. how much recycled plastic the plastics industry uses in single-use, disposable, affordable. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a And then it shows a whole bunch of sufficient second? throwaway plastic. We had a hearing in the Environment everyday goods: a bicycle helmet, reus- There appears to be a sufficient sec- able plastic containers that you use in ond. and Public Works Committee, led by Chairman CARPER. We had witnesses in your refrigerator to put stuff away The clerk will call the roll. when you are putting it back in the The legislative clerk called the roll. who were experts. They said it is actu- fridge, sneakers, a plastic child’s toy, Mr. THUNE. The following Senators ally less than 2 percent. So the plastics industry is comfortable with a business and a baby diaper. are necessarily absent: the Senator Not one of those things is covered by model in which they are only using re- from Arkansas (Mr. COTTON), the Sen- our plastics tax—not one of them—not cycled plastic for less than 2 percent of ator from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO), and the personal hygiene products like a diaper their production of single-use, dispos- Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). and not multiuse products like a able stuff. The result was announced—yeas 53, child’s toy or a sneaker or a bicycle They will then say: Well, yeah, but nays 44, as follows: helmet or the plastic containers that we don’t need to worry about that be- [Rollcall Vote No. 393 Ex.] you store stuff in in your refrigerator. cause then it goes into the recycling YEAS—53 If you flip it over, they go at it even bin. further. There is a child’s baby seat. Baldwin Heinrich Peters Well, first of all, that is not much Bennet Hickenlooper Reed There is solar paneling. There is a help if you are only going to use 2 per- Blumenthal Hirono Rosen toothbrush. There is a cellphone. And Booker Kaine Sanders cent recycled plastic in your plastic there is a little package of tomatoes in Brown Kelly Schatz manufacturing and then 98 percent is Cantwell King Schumer Saran wrap in one of those foam Cardin Klobuchar all new fossil fuel-based plastic. Styrofoam containers. Shaheen But here we get to the second num- Carper Leahy Sinema The one thing on this whole page Casey Luja´ n Smith ber, 10 percent. When you put plastic in Collins Manchin that this plastics pollution fee would Stabenow that blue bin and send it out to be re- Coons Markey touch is that disposable bit of foam. Tester Cortez Masto Menendez cycled, less than 10 percent of that Van Hollen And if you would rather have that in Duckworth Merkley plastic actually gets recycled. Some the ocean instead of being recycled, Durbin Murkowski Warner people have said 6 percent. Some peo- Feinstein Murphy Warnock fine; vote against this bill. But if you Gillibrand Murray Warren ple have said 8 percent. Some people would like to see that kind of junk get Graham Ossoff Whitehouse have said 9 percent. But pretty much properly disposed of, you need to sup- Hassan Padilla Wyden everybody agrees that less than 10 per- port the act. NAYS—44 cent of what you put in the recycling So why do you think the industry got Barrasso Hagerty Romney bin to recycle ever gets recycled. And this so wrong? Bicycle helmets, chil- Blackburn Hawley Rounds the plastics industry is cool with that dren’s toys, car seats, toothbrushes? Do Blunt Hoeven Rubio too. you think they actually didn’t know Boozman Hyde-Smith Sasse The plastics industry is cool with 2 Braun Inhofe what was in the bill or is it possible Scott (FL) percent recycling content in their Burr Johnson Scott (SC) that they are just lying about the bill? Capito Kennedy Shelby throughput, in their supply, and they And what conclusion do you draw when Cassidy Lankford Sullivan are comfortable with 90 percent or an industry is lying about a piece of Cornyn Lee Thune Cramer Lummis more of your recycled plastics sent out legislation? The conclusion that I draw Tillis Cruz Marshall in the blue bins never being recycled. is that they know they would lose if Toomey Daines McConnell This brings me to the third number, Tuberville they argued on the truth, and so they Ernst Paul 2050. Twenty-fifty is the year which, on Fischer Portman Wicker lie. Grassley Risch Young present trends, will produce the fol- And they spent a lot of money on lowing state of affairs: There will be this. This is, you know, glossy. This is NOT VOTING—3 more waste plastic floating in the multicolor. We in politics, we send out Cotton Crapo Moran Earth’s oceans by mass than there will mailers. This is not inexpensive. You The nomination was confirmed. be living fish. That is the trajectory we put this onto every Washington Post— The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. are on with an industry that is totally that is a big deal. They flooded the DC HICKENLOOPER). Under the previous content to use only 2 percent recycled metropolitan area with this glossy order, the motion to reconsider is con- plastic in its production and to have pack of lies.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:52 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.043 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6771 So let’s just take a quick look at Anyway, it is a good discussion to and my sister worked there and I some of the stuff that they have been have because 2 percent of the plastics worked there. I worked on the shop’s saying. Their myth is that the RE- stream being recycled, 10 percent or floor. I did the maintenance. DUCE Act affects all plastic products. less of plastic in the blue bins ever ac- It was a lift truck—forklift truck No. Read the bill. It is a fee on single- tually being recycled, and an ocean dealership, so we would grind down the use plastics that targets the fossil fuel that has equal parts waste plastic and lift trucks and paint them. And I companies that make the fossil fuel fish in it by 2050 is not acceptable. learned how not just to work hard but feedstock for those single-use dispos- I yield the floor. learned how a small business can suc- able plastic products. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ceed. And it is not easy. All you have to do is read the bill to ator from Ohio. After losing money the first few see that. I don’t know how we could TAXES years, my dad found his niche and be- make that any clearer. We specifically Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I am came a successful small business. My exempt anything other than single-use here on the floor today to talk about brother later took the business to an disposable plastics. the massive tax increases that are even higher level, but it was still a Further, if it is a single-use dispos- being proposed by my colleagues on the small business that struggled depend- able plastic that is used in healthcare, other side of the aisle and by the Biden ing on what was happening in the econ- that is used in hospitals, in patient administration and by the Democrats omy, external factors they couldn’t treatments, we understand that; we ex- in the House as a way to pay for this control, like every small business. empt that too. It is the plastic spoons big, new spending package—$3.5 trillion It gave me a firsthand look as to how and the straws and the wrapping and is what it is advertised as, although difficult it is and how important it is, the foam containers and all the rest of some say that, if you do the full 10- both, to have small businesses out that junk that you can walk down any year calculation, it is more like $5 tril- there. My dad was absolutely com- beach in America and see; that is the lion. But it is a lot of money, and the mitted to ensuring the people who junk we are trying to see gets properly way it is paid for is by a huge increase worked there felt like they were part of recycled by charging a fee on the peo- in taxes. It is the biggest tax increase, it, so he had a profit-sharing plan. It ple who are throwing this stuff out into actually, we are told, in over 50 years. didn’t work too well when there was no the environment and not recycling it— And I have been on the floor talking profit, but once there was profit, it or at least 98 percent not recycling it. about this a few different times, and I worked pretty well. And there were Here is the other myth: The REDUCE talked about the impact on the econ- guys who turned a wrench their whole Act disadvantages U.S. businesses; we omy, generally. I talked about the im- career, lift truck technicians whom I will fail in international competition if pact on our competitiveness inter- have known my whole life, who are we do this. about my age, who are retiring today Not true. If you are importing plas- nationally, which we finally fixed in with a nice nest egg because of that tic, you have to pay just the same way 2017, which was really a bipartisan idea profit-sharing plan and, then later, a as if you used U.S.-made plastic. This to go to a different kind of system, and 401(k). So I have seen what small busi- is a fee on plastic that touches the U.S. it has worked so well. But today I want to talk about an- nesses can do for their employees, for economy if it is going to be single-use other sector of our economy that is the local economy, for the broader disposable, and we are going to need to community. think about recycling it. It applies to going to be hit really hard by these During COVID–19, small businesses any company doing business in the taxes, and that is small businesses, the have really struggled. It has been United States and imports from foreign backbone of our economy where most tough. They have been stretched really companies. So that is another made-up people work. Specifically, I want to thin. As I am sure is the case with myth. focus on how these small businesses are And the last one, which is really— going to be hurt by the specific tax every single one of my colleagues here maybe it is designed to annoy me, but issues that are being proposed. in the U.S. Senate, I have heard from a it is that the fee on plastics to encour- Small businesses are generally de- lot of small business owners across my age recycling would actually harm our fined as having 500 or fewer employees home State of Ohio who have told me climate; that this is an anti-climate and make up about 99 percent of our about the issues that they faced due to piece of legislation. companies in America. There are some shutdowns, due to people being sick, The fact of the matter is that by the really big companies, but when you due to the very difficult job right now middle of the century, plastics will ac- look at the small businesses, they are, of just getting workers to come to the count for about a quarter of global oil by far, the vast majority of our busi- business and to stay in the business. consumption. This is what the fossil nesses—about 32 million of them. They Workforce problems are the No. 1 issue fuel industry is banking on for its fu- employ over half of the U.S. workforce, I now hear about back home. ture as we start driving electric cars and they account for nearly two-thirds And due to the supply chain disrup- that are nicer than internal combus- of all jobs created in the United States tions, taking longer and longer to get tion cars and cheaper and easier to since 2000. Now, that is according to products and products having a higher maintain. the Small Business Administration. and higher price due to the inflation By 2030, greenhouse gas emissions So more than half the employees are that is reflected in that, it is tough from new plastics production will reach there, but they actually are responsible right now. Despite these hardships, a 1.3 billion tons—1.3 billion tons—which for creating more jobs than big busi- lot of the small businesses I know have is equivalent to running 300 coal-fired nesses. Think about it. Small busi- made it a real priority to ensure they powerplants. That doesn’t sound to me nesses are more agile. It tends to be are taking care of their people. much like . the startup businesses. It tends to be We helped them do that here through This REDUCE Act is a fair and sen- businesses that are hiring more people. the PPP program, the Paycheck Pro- sible and effective response to plastic So small business is really important. tection Program. I strongly support it pollution that is filling up our oceans, It is the backbone to our economy. because I have seen it work. I have our rivers, and even our raindrops. The I grew up in one of those small busi- seen employees be able to stick around costs will be paid by the fossil fuel in- nesses. When I was a kid, my dad left through the worst of COVID and now dustry where the profit is made. his job as a salesman for a bigger com- be able to come back to work. And by the way, when they try to pany, where he had healthcare and the We have got another surge going on push that cost down to consumers, benefits that come with that. And he right now in my home State and good luck, ExxonMobil, telling Coca- sort of put it all at risk to start his around the country with the Delta var- Cola: We are raising our prices to you. own business. iant, but we are learning better how to Coca-Cola and all of its beverage com- He started off with five employees. keep people at work and how to ensure panies have got pretty significant mar- My mom was the bookkeeper. They that folks are taken care of. Often ket clout, and they might just say: Not lost money the first few years, like a these small business owners have done so fast, pal; you eat that cost. This is lot of small businesses do, but he hung this out of their own pockets; in other your mess; you clean it up. in there. And my brother worked there words, they have lost money during the

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By 2031, more than three- that, and they have had to close their So why would Democrats propose bil- quarters of those middle-income tax- doors. lions in tax hikes on small businesses payers—between 100- and 200,000 bucks So this is a time when there is a lot right now? a year—will be paying higher taxes. of uncertainty out there in the econ- We ought to be helping our small Remember, again, this is not just a omy. It is a time when businesses have businesses instead, not making it hard- tax on individuals; it is a tax on small kind of been through the roller coaster er to stay afloat. Remember, as I said, businesses that are taxed through indi- of COVID. It is not the time to raise these are the biggest tax increases we viduals. taxes on small businesses. have had in over 50 years. On top of that, Democrats want to Back in 2017, Congress had the value Democrats claim they are just going cap the invaluable 20-percent deduction of these small businesses in mind when after large corporations, but, unfortu- on qualified business income that was we wrote the historic Tax Cuts and nately, that is not what is happening. designed to help pass-throughs compete Jobs Act reforms. Through provisions A lot of small businesses are going to with larger C corporations. like lowering the individual rate of be caught in the crosshairs of the in- Again, in 2017, not only lowered the taxation and enacting what is called come tax hikes that Democrats are rates to help small businesses, but we the section 199A deduction, we gave proposing. That is primarily because said: If you are a small business, you small businesses needed tax relief and about 95 percent of small businesses op- can get this deduction—this 20 percent encouraged them to invest in growing erate as what is called pass-throughs. deduction—on qualified business in- their operations, hiring more workers, The vast, vast majority of small busi- come. nesses are partnerships, sole propri- lifting wages. And for the small businesses listen- And it worked. The success of small etorships, or companies that are lim- ing this evening: Watch out. I know businesses in 2018 and 2019, before ited liability companies with sub- you have enjoyed that deduction and COVID and after the 2017 bill was put chapter S companies. So the business you have needed it to be able to stay into effect, was truly extraordinary. In doesn’t pay the taxes directly. The tax afloat during COVID. That is now at is actually paid by the owners of the February of 2020, just before COVID risk. business, on their 1040—individual tax And successful small businesses earn- hit, we had the 19th straight month of return. ing more than $5 million a year will be wage increases of 3 percent or more on What that means is that success of saddled with an additional 3-percent an annual basis. Nineteen straight pass-throughs, which combine to em- surcharge on top, resulting in over 50- months we had wages going up. ploy about 58 percent of the Nation’s percent average income tax. That Isn’t that what we all wanted? That workforce, will be taxed in line with means small businesses are going to was the whole idea, to have an oppor- whatever the income tax level is. And have a harder time hiring workers or tunity economy where people can get there are many reasonably successful paying them competitive wages. ahead. And wages were going up faster pass-throughs that will be lumped into In all, the average pass-throughs than inflation, which, unfortunately, is the top bracket of the Tax Code, which should expect their Federal tax rate to not the case now. In many instances, starts at $400,000 in income. rise from about 29.6 percent—about 30 even when people are getting some These small businesses, through the percent now—to 46.4 percent under the wage gains right now, with 5 percent- owner, will end up paying a 39.6 percent Democrats’ new plan. plus inflation, it is eating it up. increase tax, plus a 3.8 percent surtax Folks, that is not soaking the rich. We also had a situation back then on small business income. You add to That is slamming small business own- where we had not just wage growth but that the average State income tax of ers all across America, as well as their we had a reduction in poverty. We had about 5 percent, and that puts the fig- employees, many of whom are just try- the lowest poverty rate since we start- ure for small businesses at about 48 ing to make ends meet. ed keeping track of it back in the 1950s, percent on average—and well over 50 But Democrats don’t just want small prior to COVID. I think a lot of it was percent in some States—48 percent businesses to give more of their money because those tax cuts actually taxes. That is tough. And it is a big tax to the Federal Government; they want worked. And, again, for a small busi- increase for a lot of those businesses. to make small businesses give more of ness, it is really important because Again, they are pass-through busi- their time as well in the form of bur- that is where most people are em- nesses, so the owners are the ones who densome new information require- ployed. pay the taxes. ments that would bury the IRS in a sea We also had the lowest unemploy- If they weren’t paying the taxes, they of useless information, largely, that ment in 50 years in this country and wouldn’t often get a dividend from the would end up causing the most trouble the lowest unemployment ever for cer- company to pay those taxes; they for small businesses that don’t have tain groups, including Blacks, His- would be investing more in that busi- the lawyers or the accountants and panics, the disabled. So a lot of stuff ness. So it hurts the businesses di- other professionals to handle these bur- was going right. Then COVID hit. rectly. But a pass-through doesn’t even densome new requirements. Now we are coming out of COVID. have to reach that level of success we Under this Biden administration Again, the wrong time to raise taxes. talked about—the $400,000 income bank reporting proposal, individual and That Tax Code we put in place in 2017 level—in order to be hit with tax in- businesses would be required to report gave small business the chance to suc- creases. That is because, contrary to to the IRS inflows and outflows of ceed and, therefore, gave a lot of indi- what has repeatedly been said by the money out of an account—things like viduals the chance to meet their Amer- Biden administration, according to the expenditures and payments. The Biden ican dream. nonpartisan Joint Committee on Tax- administration proposal starts this re- The overall economy has improved ation analysis of the House Ways and porting as low as $600. some since 2020, but a lot of small busi- Means, Democratic tax proposal, a lot But even at that higher number that nesses have not seen that rebound yet. of taxpayers making less than $400,000 they are talking about now, what COVID, particularly, has hurt our hos- are going to see higher taxes. Some would be reportable would represent a pitality sector. I am in that business. percentage of taxpayers in every in- radical shift in the information re- My family business is in that business come bracket will see their rates go up, quired to be given to the IRS, which as well. It is tough. even folks making between 40,000 and normally just takes in information re- The travel business, entertainment 50,000 bucks per year. Check out the lated to income. This wouldn’t be business, and every small business, analysis yourself. You can go online, about income. This would be about again, that I know has been hit with Joint Committee on Taxation, and payments and expenditures. higher inflation for their input. So look at it. So my hope is that these information things are more expensive coming in, In fact, according to these distribu- reporting requirements, which is an ad- and yet it is hard to be able to raise tion tables by the Joint Committee on ditional burden on small businesses, is

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You can learn prior to the COVID pandemic? mostly on the smaller businesses that about what is going on in terms of our I know none of my Republican col- don’t have the ability to handle that tax collections. leagues are going to support these tax kind of new information and bureauc- As a share of the GDP, those tax col- hikes because they believe they would racy. lections will be back up right where be devastating to small businesses and The upshot is that the hundreds of they were before the 2017 tax bill, in a to our economy at large. And I would millions of accounts with major finan- couple of years, if we simply continue urge any of my colleagues on both cial institutions; e-payment apps, like as we are. sides of the aisle who care about our Venmo; and cryptocurrency exchanges, So the opportunity economy we long-term economic health to take a like Coinbase, are going to be subject talked about earlier, I think, in large long look at what this tax plan would to more paperwork and confusion. part created by the 2017 tax reforms is actually do, what it would mean to our So as an example, if you have one of on track to bring historically high tax competitiveness, what it would mean the 403 million active PayPal accounts, revenues to the Federal Government as to individuals and families, what it your personal account information will we get out of this COVID crisis. would mean to small businesses, and be sent to the IRS and likely result in Really, one of the biggest factors in instead make the smart choice to re- confusion at some point. Imagine try- holding back our economy at this point ject these tax increases on the small ing to prove that the money you are is surging inflation that is, unfortu- businesses—the very small businesses pooling together for a vacation for per- nately, wiping out a lot of the income that drive the economy in the United sonal use or for your weekly pizza gains that we have seen. States of America. night with buddies aren’t business in- But inflation is driven largely by the I yield back my time. come. You may have to prove that trillions in unprecedented stimulus The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. now. spending the Biden administration has KELLY). The majority leader. These small business tax hikes and pushed on the American people al- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, we are burdensome new reporting require- ready. ready to move forward. We have an ments are just one part of a set of tax Remember the $1.9 trillion back in agreement on the CR, the continuing overhauls that leave no stone March focused—so the Democrats resolution, to prevent a government unturned—from death taxes to mar- said—on COVID; but, in fact, when you shutdown. And we should be voting on riage taxes, capital gains tax increases, looked at it, most of it was not about that tomorrow morning. So I am going retirement account tax increases, and the COVID crisis, but it was a lot of to make that an order now. many more. new stimulation to the economy—a lot f It is no surprise that the president of of stimulus. the National Federation of Independent And at the time, people on both sides UNANIMOUS CONSENT Businesses wrote last week that ‘‘small of the aisle—Republicans and Demo- AGREEMENT—H.R. 5305 businesses aren’t just looking at one or crats—who were experts on the econ- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, as if two tax hikes under the proposed plan. omy said this is going to be problem- in legislative session and notwith- They’re looking at a slew of tax in- atic; this is just a lot of new money to standing rule XXII, I ask unanimous creases that would hit them from every throw into the economy. consent that upon the conclusion of angle.’’ Larry Summers, former Secretary of on Thursday, Sep- We all ought to be particularly con- the Treasury under Democratic admin- tember 30, the Senate proceed to the cerned that Democrats want to over- istrations and a Democratic economist, consideration of Calendar No. 137, H.R. haul so much of our Tax Code when said this is going to lead to higher in- 5305; that Senator LEAHY, or his des- these economic trends are so uncer- flation. He was roundly criticized for ignee, be recognized to offer substitute tain—high inflation, continuing COVID that by many in the media and many amendment No. 3830 and that the concerns, major supply chain disrup- on the other side of the aisle. Unfortu- amendment be reported by number, tions. nately, it turns out he was absolutely that only the first-degree amendments By the way, it now takes 80 days— right. It has led to this high inflation in order be the following: Cotton No. twice as long as it did before the pan- that, as we learned this week from 3833, Afghan refugees; Marshall No. demic—to move goods from Asia to Chairman Powell of the Federal Re- 3831, vaccine mandate; Braun No. 3832, North America. Once goods reach the serve, is not transitory, as was said No Budget No Pay; that at 10:30 a.m. on west coast, the wait time for con- early on. Unfortunately, this current Thursday, the Senate vote in relation tainers sitting at the docks waiting to inflation is going to continue at least to the first-degree amendments in the be moved by train or truck is the long- through this year and next year, we are order listed, with no second-degree est it has been since last summer, in told. amendments in order; that upon dis- the middle of even worse COVID condi- So this new $3.5 trillion in social position of the amendments, the Sen- tions. This is not the time to make spending is going to add to that—more ate vote on the substitute, as amended, things worse for small businesses. stimulus. The economists call that if amended; that the bill be considered And at a time when tax receipts are adding to the demand side of the econ- read a third time, and the Senate vote at or above the historical average, why omy. So you are adding to the supply on passage of the bill, as amended, if do Democrats feel so strongly that side of the economy; it would be amended, with the Braun and Marshall America is undertaxed? counter-inflationary. But you are add- amendments and passage requiring 60 The nonpartisan Congressional Budg- ing to the demand side, what people affirmative votes for adoption; and et Office—or CBO—projects corporate want to buy—you are adding to infla- that there be 2 minutes for debate tax receipts will climb to $379 billion in tion. So more money out there to be equally divided prior to each vote, all 2023, or 1.5 percent of our economy. Ac- buy the goods; fewer goods raises the without intervening action or debate. cording to the Tax Foundation, this cost of everything. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without would be ‘‘a record high in nominal So my concern is we are going to objection, it is so ordered. terms and nearly matching average drive inflation even higher if we go f corporate tax collections as a share of ahead with this $3.5 trillion social GDP’’ prior to the 2017 tax reforms. spending paid for, again, by these tax LEGISLATIVE SESSION So payroll tax revenue has risen by 4 increases that are going to hurt small --- percent as well, suggesting that work- businesses. ers are taking home bigger paychecks I can’t understand why Democrats MORNING BUSINESS than before. To say that we are are so insistent on jamming this par- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask undertaxed doesn’t seem to be con- tisan tax-and-spending bill through the unanimous consent that the Senate sistent with the data we are getting. U.S. Congress. proceed to legislative session and be in

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Mr. President, I want to the faith of the Honduran people in Elle continues to perform in the years speak briefly about the recent decision government of the people, by the peo- to come. by the National Jurisdiction Sen- ple, and for the people. I ask unanimous consent that the ar- tencing Court in Honduras to acquit f ticle ‘‘Welcome Home, Elle! Richford Honduran nationals Edwin Espinal and Community Hosts Parade in Honor of Raul Alvarez. Both men were found to TRIBUTE TO ELLE PURRIER ST. Home-Town Olympian Elle Purrier St. have been falsely accused of aggra- PIERRE Pierre,’’ published in the St. Albans vated property damage, aggravated Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, it was Messenger, be printed in the RECORD. arson, and the use of homemade explo- with great pride that Americans across WELCOME HOME ELLE! RICHFORD COMMUNITY sives, charges for which it turned out the country tuned in this summer for HOSTS PARADE IN HONOR OF HOME-TOWN the government had no credible evi- the return of the Olympic Games. I OLYMPIAN ELLE PURRIER ST. PIERRE dence. want to take a moment to celebrate (By Ruthie LaRoche) Espinal and Alvarez spent 19 months the achievements of one Vermonter On Saturday, Sept. 25, Elle Purrier St. in a maximum-security prison awaiting who traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to rep- Pierre walked beneath the American Flag, trial. They were reportedly subjected resent our Nation—and our State—in hoisted high on the Richford Volunteer Fire to harsh conditions, including receiv- these celebrated games. Elle Purrier Department’s ladder truck as part of a Wel- ing only 2 hours of sunlight per month. St. Pierre represented the United come Home parade held in her honor. This August, Purrier St. Pierre rep- Despite being accused of common States in the 1500-meter run at the 2020 resented the United States of America, rac- crimes, special courts created to try Olympic Games. This was Elle’s first ing in the women’s 1500 meter at the 2021 members of organized criminal net- turn as an Olympian, and she certainly Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. works presided over the process, in- made her mark, qualifying for the final Purrier St. Pierre walked just steps behind cluding a judge located at a military in the 1500-meter, in which she crossed a white and red heifer draped in the Stars base. It took 4 years for a court to rule the line in 10th place. and Stripes, the community she represented on their case and to finally absolve Elle is a Vermonter in the truest with pride, cheering and waving as she them of charges that were determined sense of the word. She grew up working passed. A little while later, Purrier St. Pierre to be without merit. on her family’s dairy farm in Mont- stood on a podium, the crowd of parade-goers Espinal and Alvarez, like dozens of gomery Center, a town of less than 800 now encircling her, listening in rapt atten- other protesters, were arrested during people along the Canadian border. Dur- tion as she spoke of her journey to the Olym- the 2017 electoral turmoil that cul- ing her freshman year of high school, pic stage. minated in the reelection of current she stumbled onto the Richford High Many knew her story well, but I’m sure President Juan Orlando Hernandez. School track team, initially skeptical there were portions very few knew, and it Their case was used as a means to si- of long-distance running. Nonetheless, was the unknown story that made the com- munity support so much more special. lence protesters and stifle discussion of her raw talent and grit quickly became ‘‘Representing the United States of Amer- the democratic process and the need clear, and she went on to become one of ica on the Olympic and world stage has been for transparent elections. the most decorated high school runners one of the highest honors of my life so far,’’ Edwin Espinal is a human rights de- in State history. said Purrier St. Pierre. fender who has faced political persecu- In college, she ran for the University ‘‘Competing at the Olympics is the epitome tion since 2009. He is not alone. Many of , where she garnered of sports, and wearing those three letters human rights and environmental de- 11 NCAA Division One All-American ti- (USA) across my chest was one of the best fenders, as well as independent journal- tles and a championship victory in the feelings I’ve ever had.’’ ists in Honduras, have suffered threats, indoor mile her senior year. Upon grad- PURRIER ST. PIERRE SPOKE OF HER TIME IN arbitrary arrests, beatings, and assas- uation in 2018, Elle signed with New TOKYO AND THE THOUGHTS OF HOME THAT BUOYED HER UP FROM HALF A WORLD AWAY sinations by Honduran police or others Balance to run professionally. Al- ‘‘These Olympic Games were different than acting on their behalf. though she has only run professionally most, but they were still astounding and his- I and others here have repeatedly for 3 years, she has set new national toric. I tried to embrace the challenges voiced our concerns with the Honduran records in the indoor 1-mile and 2-mile brought on by the pandemic but found my- Government’s misuse of the judicial distances. self feeling very isolated throughout the ex- process to silence dissent. Bringing In June, Elle won the 1500-meter at perience,’’ said Purrier St. Pierre. charges with no credible evidence and the U.S. Olympic Trials, breaking the ‘‘I spent many days alone since no friends holding social activists and other crit- Olympic Trial record and securing her or family members were allowed to travel to ics in prison and subjecting them to spot on the U.S. Olympic team in the Tokyo. I was trying to mentally and phys- ically prepare to compete against runners lengthy criminal processes undermines process. Elle sailed through the quali- who were the best in the world.’’ due process and erodes public con- fying rounds of the 1500, made it PURRIER ST. PIERRE WAS PREPARING TO COM- fidence in the integrity of the police through to the finals where she com- PETE IN THE MOST SIGNIFICANT RACE OF HER and the courts. peted against the strongest and fastest CAREER I am also concerned with the lack of runners in the world. While her friends ‘‘I knew I had prepared well for many due process in the case of the eight im- and family could not join her in Tokyo, years, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say it prisoned water defenders from they and so many others gathered in wasn’t extremely daunting. Something that Guapinol that has dragged on for years. the Richford High School cafeteria in helped me regain my courage was remem- And like many, I am waiting for the of- the early hours of the morning to bering the great country, state, and commu- ficial sentencing hearing of Roberto watch each of her races live. nity I was representing,’’ said Purrier St. David Castillo, the convicted coauthor Even as her success as a professional Pierre. runner has taken her across the globe, ‘‘I was thousands of miles away, but I felt of the murder of Honduran environ- the love from this place and all of you. That mentalist and indigenous activist, her roots remain strong. Elle love and support helped me persevere Berta Cceres. still considers Montgomery Center her through the games.’’ With another election just around home, where she lives with her hus- ON THE TEAM BUS IN TOKYO, PURRIER ST. the corner in Honduras, I urge the Hon- band, Jamie, who is also a dairy farm- PIERRE RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM HOME duran Government to support a free er. On September 25, Elle was cele- THAT BROUGHT TEARS TO HER EYES and fair electoral process, as well as brated at a welcome home parade ‘‘I was on my way to the track to make my freedom of expression, association, and through the town of Richford. Throngs Olympic debut; I opened my phone and saw a

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On their return home, Jesuit Preparatory School Street, and I immediately began to cry,’’ the duo received a warm welcome from ‘‘Before you stand up, you must know the first word that is coming out of your said Purrier St. Pierre. their community, including a ride ‘‘I cannot begin to explain how much your mouth.’’ This was the first piece of advice compassion and support through this experi- through town on the top of a fire truck, that —Belen Jesuit Pre- ence has meant to me.’’ courtesy of the Chesterfield Fire De- paratory School’s social studies department As she took the track, Purrier St. Pierre partment. chair and 11th–grade U.S. government teach- thought of the community behind her. Mike and Devin started their long- er—gave me. ‘‘I was racing for way more than myself; I awaited cross-country journey earlier Decades later, I think of his advice when- was racing for all the people that got me this summer. The two are currently ex- ever I am about to speak in any formal set- there and hoping to inspire the next young hibiting an incredible show of endur- ting. And I am not alone in remembering him generation in this great community,’’ said ance by pedaling 3,762 miles across the Purrier St. Pierre. and his guidance, for which, after five dec- ‘‘I was humbled to see the Franklin County entire United States and providing so- ades, he will be honored at Belen on Satur- community come together to support one of cial media updates to spread awareness day, and most deservedly so. their own; I could read your messages, see about the importance of suicide pre- ‘‘All prayers in the world can be condensed your signs, and watch in awe as you all vention. On their journey, they are into two words,’’ he told me. ‘‘Thank you’’ showed up to the Richford High School gym also sharing their story with people ‘‘I’ve tried to instill in students a sense of to cheer me on.’’ they meet along the way to further ex- gratitude to say Thank you, when they walk through Arlington National Cemetery, f pand their reach. through the halls of Congress, through their VOTE EXPLANATION These two thoughtful, brave, and de- cities, to find a niche in their lives to do termined young people embody what it something that benefits another citizen. Ms. SINEMA. Mr. President, I was means to be a Granite Stater. After a That way, we can continue on to the better- necessarily absent, but had I been heartbreaking loss that reverberated ment of ourselves and our country.’’ present would have voted yea on Roll through an entire community, Mike Collins’ career has had a lifelong impact on Call Vote 387, on the Confirmation of and Devin decided to make a positive generations of Belen Jesuit students during Monica P. Medina to be an Assistant the course of his 50 years at Miami’s storied impact by spreading a message of resil- all-male prep school, who have applied his Secretary of State for Oceans and ience and hope, all the while educating International Environmental and Sci- lessons to make our community and our others about suicide prevention and country better. entific Affairs. the importance of reaching out for ‘‘In my era, we were rambunctious,’’ said I was necessarily absent, but had I help.∑ Jose´ Cil, CEO of Restaurant Brands Inter- been present would have voted yea on national, the parent company of Burger Vote 389, on the Confirmation f King, ‘‘but he set a really high bar and drove of Todd D. Robinson to be an Assistant TRIBUTE TO PATRICK COLLINS us to excel—even if you weren’t an excellent Secretary of State for International student.’’ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recog- Narcotics and Law Enforcement Af- Collins’ passion for teaching beyond the nize Patrick Collins, a pillar of Belen textbook inspired him to succeed. fairs. Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, Former U.S. Congressman f FL, for his 50-year commitment to the agreed. ‘‘Mr. Collins’ addition to Jesuit peda- edification of thousands of young men gogy is the insight that being a ‘man for oth- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ers’ requires you to engage in the broader so- in the community. Throughout his ten- --- ciety without cynicism—without hatred— ure, Mr. Collins served as a teacher, but always with an openness to engage in TRIBUTE TO MIKE MARIANI AND chair of the social studies department, critical thought,’’ Garcia said. ‘‘In the ideal DEVIN MCLAUGHLIN founder and moderator of Close Up and republic, he is the ideal citizen.’’ ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am Founding of a Nation, tennis coach, Carlos Trujillo, former U.S. ambassador to and cofounder of the overseas study the Organization of American States, said, proud to recognize Mike Mariani of ‘‘The impact Mr. Collins has had as a U.S. Spofford and Devin McLaughlin of program. Mr. Collins’ decades of service shaped government teacher producing government West Chesterfield as September’s Gran- servants, very few teachers across the coun- ite Staters of the Month. Mike and numerous generations of students and try have had that kind of impact in their ca- Devin are currently biking nearly 4,000 are evidenced by his students’ testi- reers.’’ miles across the United States to raise monies. From his students, one can ‘‘To this day, I still apply the lessons I money and awareness for suicide pre- learn how Mr. Collins complemented learned from Coach Collins inside and out- vention efforts following the loss of their civic education with the values of side of the classroom,’’ said Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, who Mike’s brother to suicide in 2018. citizenship, patriotism, responsibility, and leadership. Ultimately, his passion played tennis under Collins’ coaching. Three years ago, Mike lost his 16- ‘‘I first began to understand the impor- year-old older brother Nathan. Nathan and love for his country has created a tance of a free press and the role of great was a junior at Keene High School at legacy that has positively impacted the journalism in our democracy while studying the time and was known to friends and Miami community, State of Florida, in his government classes. And, during a family for his sense of humor and love and country at large through the moral Close Up Foundation trip to Washington, for the outdoors. compass that he worked to instill in D.C. that he led, I was directly exposed to every single one of his students. the federal government, which inspired me In his memory, Mike and his best to apply to the White House Fellows Pro- friend Devin launched Pedaling for I admire Mr. Collins’ virtuous char- acter and am grateful for the fruit of gram years later.’’ Conde subsequently Prevention, an initiative to raise served under then-Secretary of State Colin awareness for suicide prevention by cy- his work. I look forward to continuing Powell. cling across the country. Pedaling for to learn of the impact that his students ‘‘He taught me to dream big and then work Prevention also raises money for The have on our communities and know hard to achieve those ambitions,’’ explained Samaritans in Keene, which is a non- that he serves as an exceptional exam- Mr. Conde. profit that provides resources, includ- ple to educators across the country. Eddy Acevedo, chief of staff and senior ad- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- visor to the CEO of the Wilson Center, as- ing an anonymous crisis hotline, to tutely observed, ‘‘Anyone who grows up in help Granite Staters battling depres- sent that an article from the Miami Herald dated September 23, 2021, about Miami thinks about getting involved in poli- sion or thoughts of self-harm. tics, in government, in public service.’’ This cross country bike ride was ini- Patrick Collins be printed in the Former U.S. Congressman tially scheduled for last year, but the RECORD. was one of those students with an innate de- COVID–19 pandemic forced Mike and The material follows: sire to serve. ‘‘He provided us with a thorough under- Devin to change their plans. Instead, FOR 50 YEARS, BELEN EDUCATOR HAS GIVEN standing of what government is and how it FLIGHT TO STUDENTS’ PASSION TO SERVE the pair travelled across New works, the way the system is designed to im- and held socially distanced meet-and- (By Rafael A. Ya´ niz) pede the passage of legislation, and what greets where folks could share their Patrick Collins, a beloved and influential people have to do to overcome those chal- stories about losing loved ones to sui- educator at Belen Jesuit Preparatory lenges.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:56 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.008 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE S6776 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2021 Garcia, who lost to Curbelo, added, ‘‘Mr. description of how performance goals are accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Collins teaches a realistic understanding of achieved, and for other purposes. uments, and were referred as indicated: H.R. 4250. An act to amend the State De- the political process, but he provides the in- EC–2244. A communication from the Acting partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to spiration to make working through that dif- General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory provide for rewards for the arrest or convic- ficult process an act of service for society’s Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, tion of certain foreign nationals who have most vulnerable members.’’ the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Data Collection That sentiment was not lost on Manny committed genocide or war crimes, and for other purposes. for Analytics and Surveillance and Market- Diaz, chair of the . Based Rate Purposes’’ ((RIN1902–AF22) ‘‘Mr. Collins asked us on the first day of H.R. 4686. An act to promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human (Docket No. RM16–17–000)) received in the Of- class if we knew what our rights were if we fice of the on Sep- found ourselves on a country road in Ala- rights in Cambodia, and for other purposes. H.R. 4981. An act to amend the Fentanyl tember 14, 2021; to the Committee on Energy bama and a big sheriff arrested us because Sanctions Act, to modify certain deadlines and Natural Resources. we looked Hispanic. I wanted to know the relating to the Commission on Combating EC–2245. A communication from the Acting answer to his question.’’ Synthetic Trafficking. Director of the Regulatory Management Di- Collins’ influence led Javi Correoso, Uber’s -- vision, Agency, public affairs senior manager, to pursue his At 6:24 p.m., a message from the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of passions. House of Representatives, delivered by a rule entitled ‘‘Regulation of Persistent, ‘‘He instills in you that the meaning and Mrs. Alli, one of its reading clerks, an- Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals purpose of public service is not the shining nounced that the House has passed the Under TSCA Section 6(h); Phenol, moments like running for office or photo Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Compliance ops, it’s about rolling up your sleeves and following bill, with an amendment, in Date Extension’’ ((RIN2070–AK89) (FRL No. helping citizens get a response from their which it requests the concurrence of 6015.5–03–OCSPP)) received in the Office of government,’’ Correoso said. the Senate: the President of the Senate on September 14, He also credits Collins for connecting him S. 1301. An act to provide for the publica- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and with former U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. tion by the Secretary of Health and Human Public Works. ‘‘It was the middle of football season, and I Services of physical activity recommenda- EC–2246. A communication from the Acting needed the 10 points extra credit wiggle room tions for Americans. Director of the Regulatory Management Di- in my grade that semester.’’ He was able to f vision, Environmental Protection Agency, snag those extra credits by volunteering in transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of her campaign office. MEASURES REFERRED a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Limited Approval ‘‘I couldn’t tell you what political party he The following bills were read the first and Limited Disapproval, California; Mojave belongs to,’’ Ros-Lehtinen said of Collins, and the second times by unanimous Desert Air Quality Management District’’ (FRL No. 8609–02–R9) received in the Office of ‘‘but he belongs to the fellowship of man. We consent, and referred as indicated: need to clone him. He’s always been a voice the President of the Senate on September 14, H.R. 1154. An act to authorize the Sec- of reason and commonsense in my life.’’ 2021; to the Committee on Environment and retary of the Interior to conduct a study to Collins is clear about what drives him: Public Works. assess the suitability and feasibility of desig- ‘‘I’m influenced by the experience of my EC–2247. A communication from the Acting nating certain land as the Great Dismal great grandfather. He was an Irish immi- Director of the Regulatory Management Di- Swamp National Heritage Area, and for grant who struggled, through perseverance vision, Environmental Protection Agency, other purposes; to the Committee on Envi- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of and grace, he was able to succeed,’’ he said. ronment and Public Works. ‘‘I’m a beneficiary of that generation of Irish a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Cali- H.R. 1228. An act to advance a diplomatic fornia; Antelope Valley Air Quality Manage- Americans who feels it would be selfish to solution to the conflict in Libya and support solely benefit from the opportunities in this ment District, Eastern Kern Air Pollution the people of Libya; to the Committee on Control District, and Yolo-Solano Air Qual- country. I feel like I owe it to him and to my Foreign Relations. ity Management District; Combustion family that the notion of civic responsibility H.R. 1693. An act to eliminate the disparity continues to those I have met through the in sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for Sources’’ (FRL No. 8777–02–R9) received in Cuban immigration experience that is Belen other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- the Office of the President of the Senate on Jesuit.’’ diciary. September 14, 2021; to the Committee on En- Rafael A. Ya´ niz is a Belen Alumnus and an H.R. 2617. An act to amend section 1115 of vironment and Public Works. EC–2248. A communication from the Asso- attorney and political analyst based in title 31, United States Code, to amend the ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- Miami. description of how performance goals are ment Division, Environmental Protection Read more here: https:// achieved, and for other purposes; to the Com- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/ mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; article254479452.html#storylink=cpy∑ mental Affairs. H.R. 4250. An act to amend the State De- Iowa; Infrastructure State Implementation f partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to Plan Requirements for the 2015 Ozone Na- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE provide for rewards for the arrest or convic- tional Ambient Air Quality Standard’’ (FRL tion of certain foreign nationals who have No. 8704–02–R7) received in the Office of the At 10:53 a.m., a message from the committed genocide or war crimes, and for President of the Senate on September 13, House of Representatives, delivered by other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Relations. Public Works. nounced that the House has passed the H.R. 4686. An act to promote free and fair EC–2249. A communication from the Asso- elections, political freedoms, and human following bill, without amendment: ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- rights in Cambodia, and for other purposes; ment Division, Environmental Protection S. 848. An act to amend the Higher Edu- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the cation Act of 1965 in order to improve the f report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; service obligation verification process for Missouri; Revision to Emission Data, Emis- TEACH Grant recipients, and for other pur- MEASURES PLACED ON THE sion Fees and Process Information Rule’’ poses. CALENDAR (FRL No. 8695–02–R7) received in the Office of The message further announced that The following bills were read the sec- the President of the Senate on September 13, the House has passed the following ond time, and placed on the calendar: 2021; to the Committee on Environment and bills, in which it requests the concur- Public Works. S. 2868. A bill to temporarily extend the EC–2250. A communication from the Asso- rence of the Senate: public debt limit until December 16, 2022. ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- H.R. 1154. An act to authorize the Sec- H.R. 3755. An act to protect a person’s abil- ment Division, Environmental Protection ity to determine whether to continue or end retary of the Interior to conduct a study to Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the a pregnancy, and to protect a health care assess the suitability and feasibility of desig- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Protection of provider’s ability to provide abortion serv- nating certain land as the Great Dismal Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Lab- Swamp National Heritage Area, and for ices. H.R. 5323. An act making supplemental ap- oratory and Analytical Use Exemption for other purposes. propriations for the fiscal year ending Sep- Essential Class I Ozone-Depleting Sub- H.R. 1228. An act to advance a diplomatic tember 30, 2022, and for other purposes. stances’’ ((RIN2060–AU80) (FRL No. 7810–02– solution to the conflict in Libya and support OAR)) received in the Office of the President the people of Libya. f of the Senate on September 13, 2021; to the H.R. 1693. An act to eliminate the disparity EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Committee on Environment and Public in sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for COMMUNICATIONS Works. other purposes. EC–2251. A communication from the Asso- H.R. 2617. An act to amend section 1115 of The following communications were ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- title 31, United States Code, to amend the laid before the Senate, together with ment Division, Environmental Protection

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:14 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.039 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6777 Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Evaluating, and Reporting Radioactive Ma- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; terial in Liquid and Gaseous Effluents and a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened West Virginia; 2020 Amendments to West Solid Waste’’ received in the Office of the Wildlife and Plants; Removing Textual De- Virginia’s Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ President of the Senate on September 21, scriptions of Critical Habitat Boundaries for (FRL No. 8931–02–R3) received in the Office of 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Plants’’ (RIN1018–BF82) received in the Office the President of the Senate on September 21, Public Works. of the President of the Senate on September 2021; to the Committee on Environment and EC–2260. A communication from the Direc- 13, 2021; to the Committee on Environment Public Works. tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Reactor and Public Works. EC–2252. A communication from the Asso- Regulation, Nuclear Regulatory Commis- EC–2268. A communication from the Chief ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and ment Division, Environmental Protection port of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Safety Evalua- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tion of Technical Specifications Task Force transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Traveler TSTF–554, ‘Revise Reactor Coolant a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24- Leakage Requirements’ ’’ received in the Of- Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Non- hour PM2.5 NAAQS Serious Area Plan’’ (FRL fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- essential Experimental Population of the No. 8909–02–R10) received in the Office of the tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- California Condor in the Pacific Northwest’’ President of the Senate on September 21, ronment and Public Works. (RIN1018–BC65) received in the Office of the 2021; to the Committee on Environment and EC–2261. A communication from the Chief President of the Senate on September 13, Public Works. of the Federal Duck Stamp Office, Fish and 2021; to the Committee on Environment and EC–2253. A communication from the Asso- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Public Works. ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2269. A communication from the Chief ment Division, Environmental Protection a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Migratory Bird of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Stamp) Contest’’ (RIN1018–BF62) received on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Iowa; Polk County; State Implementation September 15, 2021; to the Committee on En- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Plan’’ (FRL No. 8711–02–R7) received in the vironment and Public Works. Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- EC–2262. A communication from the Chief Habitat for Yellow Lance’’ (RIN1018–BD08) tember 21, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- of the Branch of Conservation, Permits, and received in the Office of the President of the ronment and Public Works. Regulations, Fish and Wildlife Service, De- Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- EC–2254. A communication from the Asso- partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- mittee on Environment and Public Works. ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2270. A communication from the Chief ment Division, Environmental Protection ‘‘Migratory Bird Hunting; 2021–2022 Seasons of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the for Certain Migratory Game Birds’’ Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; (RIN1018–BE34) received in the Office of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of North Carolina; Mecklenburg Miscellaneous President of the Senate on September 21, a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Rules Revisions’’ (FRL No. 8939–02–R4) re- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Wildlife and Plants; Revision of the Critical ceived in the Office of the President of the Public Works. Habitat Designation for the Jaguar in Com- Senate on September 21, 2021; to the Com- EC–2263. A communication from the Biolo- pliance With a Court Order’’ (RIN1018–AX13) mittee on Environment and Public Works. gist of the Branch of Delisting and Foreign received in the Office of the President of the EC–2255. A communication from the Asso- Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant mittee on Environment and Public Works. ment Division, Environmental Protection to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- EC–2271. A communication from the Chief Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Removing Arenaria cumberlandensis (Cum- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, AL; NOx SIP Call and Removal of CAIR; Cor- berland Sandwort) From the Federal List of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of rection’’ (FRL No. 8975–02–R4) received in the Endangered and Threatened Plants’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- (RIN1018–BD82) received in the Office of the Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Sta- tember 21, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- President of the Senate on September 13, tus for the Sierra Nevada Distinct Popu- ronment and Public Works. 2021; to the Committee on Environment and lation Segment of the Sierra Nevada Red EC–2256. A communication from the Asso- Public Works. Fox’’ (RIN1018–BC62) received in the Office of ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- EC–2264. A communication from the Biolo- the President of the Senate on September 13, ment Division, Environmental Protection gist of the Branch of Delisting and Foreign 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Significant New ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant EC–2272. A communication from the Chief Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and (20–9.B)’’ ((RIN2070–AB27) (FRL No. 8214–02– gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, OCSPP)) received in the Office of the Presi- Removing Trifolium Stoloniferum (Running transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of dent of the Senate on September 21, 2021; to Buffalo Clover) From the Federal List of En- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened the Committee on Environment and Public dangered and Threatened Wildlife’’ (RIN1018– Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Works. BC80) received in the Office of the President Habitat for Suwannee Moccasinshell’’ EC–2257. A communication from the Asso- of the Senate on September 13, 2021; to the (RIN1018–BD09) received in the Office of the ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- Committee on Environment and Public President of the Senate on September 13, ment Division, Environmental Protection Works. 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–2265. A communication from the Chief Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Significant New of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and EC–2273. A communication from the Chief Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and (21–1.B)’’ ((RIN2070–AB27) (FRL No. 8320–01– transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, OCSPP)) received in the Office of the Presi- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of dent of the Senate on September 21, 2021; to Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened the Committee on Environment and Public Habitat for Candy Darter’’ (RIN1018–BD15) Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for Works. received in the Office of the President of the Beardless Chinchweed and Designation of EC–2258. A communication from the Asso- Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- Critical Habitat’’ (RIN1018–BD35) received in ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- mittee on Environment and Public Works. the Office of the President of the Senate on ment Division, Environmental Protection EC–2266. A communication from the Chief September 13, 2021; to the Committee on En- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and vironment and Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Arizona: Final Au- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, EC–2274. A communication from the Chief thorization of State Hazardous Waste Man- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and agement Program Revisions’’ (FRL No. 8828– a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 02–R9) received in the Office of the President Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of the Senate on September 21, 2021; to the Habitat for the Western Distinct Population a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Committee on Environment and Public Segment of the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo’’ Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Sta- Works. (RIN1018–BE29) received in the Office of the tus With Section 4(d) Rule for Neuse River EC–2259. A communication from the Direc- President of the Senate on September 13, Waterdog, Endangered Species Status for tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Carolina Madtom, and Designations of Crit- clear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regu- Public Works. ical Habitat’’ (RIN1018–BC28) received in the latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–2267. A communication from the Chief Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- latory Guide (RG) 1.21 Rev 3, Measuring, Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, ronment and Public Works.

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A communication from the Assist- of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, and Medicaid Services, Department of Office of Elementary and Secondary Edu- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Health and Human Services, transmitting, cation, Department of Education, transmit- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of ‘‘Medicare Program; FY 2022 Hospice Wage titled ‘‘Final Requirements; American Res- Critical Habitat for the Northern Spotted Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice cue Plan Act Homeless Children and Youth Owl; Delay of Effective Date’’ (RIN1018–BF01) Conditions of Participation Updates, Hospice Program’’ (RIN1801–AA24) received in the Of- received in the Office of the President of the and Home Health Quality Reporting Pro- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- gram Requirements’’ (RIN0938–AU41) re- tember 14, 2021; to the Committee on Health, mittee on Environment and Public Works. ceived in the Office of the President of the Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC–2276. A communication from the Chief Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- EC–2292. A communication from the Assist- of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and mittee on Finance. ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, EC–2283. A communication from the Regu- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Office of Elementary and Secondary Edu- lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare cation, Department of Education, transmit- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened and Medicaid Services, Department of Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Health and Human Services, transmitting, titled ‘‘Final Priorities - Effective Educator Critical Habitat for the Northern Spotted pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Owl; Delay of Effective Date’’ (RIN1018–BF01) Development Division’’ (34 CFR Chapter II) ‘‘Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Pro- received in the Office of the President of the received in the Office of the President of the spective Payment Systems for Acute Care Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- Senate on September 14, 2021; to the Com- Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and mittee on Environment and Public Works. Prospective Payment System and Policy EC–2277. A communication from the Chief Pensions. Changes and Fiscal Year 2022 Rates; Quality of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and EC–2293. A communication from the Dep- Programs and Medicare Promoting Inter- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, uty Assistant General Counsel for Regu- operability Program Requirements for Eligi- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of latory Services, Office of Elementary and ble Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Secondary Education, Department of Edu- Changes to Medicaid Provider Enrollment; Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical cation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the and Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Habitat for the Northern Mexican report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Priority and Program’’ (RIN0938–AU56) received in the Of- Gartersnake’’ (RIN1018–BD96) received in the Definition - Teacher and School Leader In- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- centive (TSL) Program’’ (34 CFR Chapter II) tember 21, 2021; to the Committee on Fi- tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- received in the Office of the President of the ronment and Public Works. nance. EC–2284. A communication from the Assist- Senate on September 14, 2021; to the Com- EC–2278. A communication from the Regu- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and lations Writer, Office of Regulations and Re- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Pensions. ports Clearance, Social Security Administra- EC–2294. A communication from the Com- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, the report of the texts and background state- pliance Specialist, Wage and Hour Division, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Removing the Wait- Department of Labor, transmitting, pursu- ing Period for Entitlement to Social Secu- ments of international agreements, other than treaties (List 2021–0107 - 2021–0110); to ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Re- rity Disability Insurance Benefits for Indi- scission of Joint Employer Status Under the viduals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis’’ the Committee on Foreign Relations. Fair Labor Standards Act Rule’’ (RIN1235– (RIN0960–AI59) received in the Office of the EC–2285. A communication from the Assist- AA37) received in the Office of the President President of the Senate on September 13, ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- pro tempore of the Senate; to the Committee 2021; to the Committee on Finance. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the EC–2279. A communication from the Regu- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare the report of the texts and background state- EC–2295. A communication from the Direc- and Medicaid Services, Department of ments of international agreements, other tor of Regulations and Policy Management Health and Human Services, transmitting, than treaties (List 2021–0095 - 2021–0104); to Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Committee on Foreign Relations. partment of Health and Human Services, ‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilita- EC–2286. A communication from the In- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tion Facility Prospective Payment System spector General or the Railroad Retirement a rule entitled ‘‘Regulations Regarding ’In- for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 and Updates to Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- tended Uses’’’ (RIN0910–AI47) received in the the IRF Quality Reporting Program; Pay- port relative to the Board’s budget request Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- ment for Complex Rehabilitative Wheel- for fiscal year 2023; to the Committee on tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Health, chairs and Related Accessories (Including Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Education, Labor, and Pensions. Seating Systems) and Seat and Back Cush- EC–2287. A communication from the Board EC–2296. A communication from the Direc- ions Furnished in Connection with Such Members, Railroad Retirement Board, trans- tor of Regulations and Policy Management Wheelchairs’’ (RIN0938–AU38) received in the mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- the Board’s budget request for fiscal year partment of Health and Human Services, tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Fi- 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of nance. Labor, and Pensions. a rule entitled ‘‘Tobacco Products; Required EC–2288. A communication from the Sec- EC–2280. A communication from the Regu- Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Adver- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare tisements; Delayed Effective Date’’ mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled and Medicaid Services, Department of (RIN0910–AI39) received in the Office of the ‘‘Delays in Approvals of Applications Re- Health and Human Services, transmitting, President of the Senate on September 21, lated to Citizen Petitions and Petitions for pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 2021; to the Committee on Health, Education, Stay of Agency Action for Fiscal Year 2020’’; ‘‘Medicare Program; FY 2022 Inpatient Psy- Labor, and Pensions. chiatric Facilities Prospective Payment Sys- to the Committee on Health, Education, EC–2297. A communication from the Direc- tem and Quality Reporting Updates for Fis- Labor, and Pensions. tor of Regulations and Policy Management cal Year Beginning October 1, 2021 (FY 2022)’’ EC–2289. A communication from the Sec- Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- (RIN0938–AU40) received in the Office of the retary of Labor and the Director of the Pen- partment of Health and Human Services, President of the Senate on September 13, sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation, trans- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 2021; to the Committee on Finance. mitting, pursuant to law, the Pension Ben- EC–2281. A communication from the Regu- efit Guaranty Corporation’s fiscal year 2020 a rule entitled ‘‘Listing of Color Additives lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Actuarial Evaluation of the Expected Oper- Exempt From Certification; Butterfly Pea and Medicaid Services, Department of ations and Status of the PBGC Funds; to the Flower Extract’’ (21 CFR Part 73) received in Health and Human Services, transmitting, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and the Office of the President of the Senate on pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Pensions. September 21, 2021; to the Committee on ‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment EC–2290. A communication from the Assist- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, EC–2298. A communication from the Com- Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Office of Elementary and Secondary Edu- pliance Specialist, Wage and Hour Division, Reporting Program and Value-Based Pur- cation, Department of Education, transmit- Department of Labor, transmitting, pursu- chasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Re- 2022; and Technical Correction to Long-Term titled ‘‘Final Priorities and Requirement - scission of Joint Employer Status Under the Care Facilities Physical Environment Re- Innovative Approaches to Literacy’’ (34 CFR Fair Labor Standards Act Rule: Delay of Ef- quirements’’ (RIN0938–AU36) received in the Chapter II) received in the Office of the fective Date’’ (RIN1235–AA37) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- President of the Senate on September 14, Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Fi- 2021; to the Committee on Health, Education, tember 21, 2021; to the Committee on Health, nance. Labor, and Pensions. Education, Labor, and Pensions.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:14 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.023 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6779 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 2891. A bill to amend title 35, United By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. JOINT RESOLUTIONS States Code, to address matters relating to PORTMAN): the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the S. 2902. A bill to modernize Federal infor- The following bills and joint resolu- United States Patent and Trademark Office, mation security management, and for other tions were introduced, read the first and for other purposes; to the Committee on purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- and second times by unanimous con- the Judiciary. curity and Governmental Affairs. sent, and referred as indicated: By Mr. WARNER: f By Ms. WARREN: S. 2892. A bill to provide for continuing ap- S. 2882. A bill to amend certain banking propriations in the event of a lapse in appro- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND laws to establish requirements for bank priations under the normal appropriations SENATE RESOLUTIONS mergers, and for other purposes; to the Com- process, other than for the legislative branch The following concurrent resolutions mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- and the Executive Office of the President; to and Senate resolutions were read, and fairs. the Committee on Appropriations. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: By Mr. KAINE (for himself and Mr. By Mr. KELLY (for himself and Ms. By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. WARNER): SINEMA): S. 2883. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 2893. A bill to require the Secretary of PORTMAN): enue Code of 1986 to allow rehabilitation ex- Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley S. Res. 394. A resolution recognizing the penditures for public school buildings to Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its qualify for rehabilitation credit; to the Com- County, Arizona; to the Committee on En- mission to provide an independent source of mittee on Finance. ergy and Natural Resources. news to closed societies in Asia; to the Com- By Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. By Mr. CRUZ: mittee on Foreign Relations. By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. SCHATZ): S. 2894. A bill to require the imposition of S. 2884. A bill to amend the Food, Agri- sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG BLUNT, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. culture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 pursuant to the Countering America’s Adver- CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. WICKER, Mr. BEN- to provide research and extension grants to saries Through Sanctions Act; to the Com- NET, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mrs. FEIN- combat plant pests and noxious weeds that mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- STEIN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. impact coffee plants, and for other purposes; fairs. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. SMITH, Mr. REED, to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, By Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. COONS, Mr. BOOKER, and Forestry. Ms. LUMMIS, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. LEE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. and Mr. MARSHALL): WARNOCK, Mr. CASEY, Mr. KELLY, Mr. HIRONO): S. 2895. A bill to prohibit the Department PADILLA, Mr. KING, Ms. DUCKWORTH, S. 2885. A bill to amend the Food, Agri- of Transportation and other agencies from Mr. BROWN, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. HIRONO, culture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 promulgating rules requiring a person to Mr. WARNER, Ms. ROSEN, and Mr. to modify the macadamia tree health initia- provide proof of COVID–19 vaccination in HEINRICH): tive, and for other purposes; to the Com- order to engage in interstate commerce or S. Res. 395. A resolution recognizing Sep- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- travel, and for other purposes; to the Com- tember 28, 2021, as ‘‘National Voter Registra- estry. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tion Day’’; considered and agreed to. By Mr. BARRASSO: tation. By Mr. MORAN (for himself, Mr. S. 2886. A bill to amend title 54, United By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. TESTER, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. REED, Mr. States Code, to authorize the donation and WYDEN, Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. COTTON, Mr. BRAUN, and Mr. distribution of capes, horns, and antlers from LANKFORD): WARNOCK): wildlife management activities carried out S. 2896. A bill to amend the Energy Reorga- S. Res. 396. A resolution commemorating on National Park System land; to the Com- nization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower the centennial of the dedication of the Tomb mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. rights and protections, and for other pur- of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Na- By Mr. PADILLA (for himself, Ms. COL- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- tional Cemetery; considered and agreed to. LINS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. ural Resources. By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. HICKENLOOPER, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. By Mr. BURR: RUBIO, and Mr. BLUNT): S. Res. 397. A resolution recognizing the SMITH, Mr. KING, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. S. 2897. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 25th Anniversary of the National Geospatial- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclu- Intelligence Agency; considered and agreed WYDEN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. VAN HOL- sion from gross income for qualified scholar- to. LEN, Mr. OSSOFF, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, ships does not apply to athletic scholarships Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. if the recipient receives certain income de- f MARKEY, Mr. PETERS, Ms. WARREN, rived from the recipient’s name, image, or ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS and Ms. DUCKWORTH): likeness; to the Committee on Finance. S. 2887. A bill to codify the existing Out- By Mr. YOUNG: S. 337 door Recreation Legacy Partnership Pro- S. 2898. A bill to amend title III of the So- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the gram of the National Park Service, and for cial Security Act to provide for improve- names of the Senator from South Caro- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy ments to State unemployment systems and lina (Mr. SCOTT) and the Senator from and Natural Resources. to strengthen program integrity, and for Arizona (Mr. KELLY) were added as co- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- S. 2888. A bill to reduce passenger, crew- nance. sponsors of S. 337, a bill to establish a member, and airport personnel risk of expo- By Mr. OSSOFF (for himself, Mr. DUR- Senior Scams Prevention Advisory sure to COVID–19, decrease the risk of trans- BIN, and Mr. GRASSLEY): Council. mission of COVID–19 on board aircraft and to S. 2899. A bill to require the Director of the S. 535 United States destination communities Bureau of Prisons to address deficiencies and At the request of Ms. ERNST, the through air travel, and protect children and make necessary upgrades to the security name of the Senator from Oklahoma other vulnerable individuals by preventing camera and radio systems of the Bureau of (Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a cospon- further spread of COVID–19 in the United Prisons to ensure the health and safety of States; to the Committee on Commerce, employees and inmates; to the Committee on sor of S. 535, a bill to authorize the lo- Science, and Transportation. the Judiciary. cation of a memorial on the National By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Ms. By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. DUR- Mall to commemorate and honor the KLOBUCHAR): BIN, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. KAINE, Mr. VAN members of the Armed Forces that S. 2889. A bill to amend the Consolidated HOLLEN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. MERKLEY, served on active duty in support of the Appropriations Act, 2021 to address the tim- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Global War on Terrorism, and for other ing for the use of funds with respect to Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. SANDERS, and purposes. grants made to shuttered venue operators; to Mr. MURPHY): the Committee on Small Business and Entre- S. 2900. A bill to suspend the enforcement S. 561 preneurship. of certain civil liabilities of Federal employ- At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the By Ms. ROSEN (for herself, Ms. MUR- ees and contractors during a lapse in appro- name of the Senator from New Mexico KOWSKI, and Ms. SMITH): priations, and for other purposes; to the (Mr. LUJA´ N) was added as a cosponsor S. 2890. A bill to allow the participants in Committee on Finance. of S. 561, a bill to increase the rates of the National Health Service Corps to defer By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself and pay under the statutory pay systems their obligated service in order to receive Mr. PORTMAN): and for prevailing rate employees by training in palliative care services; to the S. 2901. A bill to amend title V of the Pub- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and lic Health Service Act to provide for in- 3.2 percent, and for other purposes. Pensions. creased oversight of recovery housing, and S. 564 By Mr. LEAHY (for himself and Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the CORNYN): Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. name of the Senator from New York

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S. 2372 At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the S. 1785 At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the names of the Senator from California At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the names of the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. PADILLA) and the Senator from name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from North Wyoming (Mr. BARRASSO) were added HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. Dakota (Mr. CRAMER), the Senator as cosponsors of S. 749, a bill to amend 1785, a bill to repeal the debt ceiling, from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ), the Senator the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to and for other purposes. from Arizona (Mr. KELLY), the Senator enhance tax benefits for research ac- S. 1856 from (Mr. TUBERVILLE) and tivities. At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the the Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS) S. 838 names of the Senator from Vermont were added as cosponsors of S. 2372, a At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, (Mr. LEAHY), the Senator from Min- bill to amend the Pittman-Robertson the name of the Senator from Nevada nesota (Ms. SMITH), the Senator from Wildlife Restoration Act to make sup- (Ms. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor Colorado (Mr. HICKENLOOPER), the Sen- plemental funds available for manage- of S. 838, a bill to amend section 5542 of ator from Georgia (Mr. OSSOFF) and the ment of fish and wildlife species of title 5, United States Code, to provide Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS) greatest conservation need as deter- that any hours worked by Federal fire- were added as cosponsors of S. 1856, a mined by State fish and wildlife agen- fighters under a qualified trade-of-time bill to enhance the security operations cies, and for other purposes. arrangement shall be excluded for pur- of the Transportation Security Admin- S. 2493 poses of determinations relating to istration and stability of the transpor- At the request of Mr. BENNET, the overtime pay. tation security workforce by applying name of the Senator from Missouri S. 1271 the personnel system under title 5, (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. PADILLA, the United States Code, to employees of of S. 2493, a bill to extend the deadline name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. the Transportation Security Adminis- for eligible health care providers to use OSSOFF) was added as a cosponsor of S. tration, and for other purposes. certain funds received from the 1271, a bill to reauthorize the Clean S. 1996 COVID–19 Provider Relief Fund, and for School Bus Program, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the other purposes. poses. name of the Senator from Vermont S. 2736 S. 1315 (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. BURR, the At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the sor of S. 1996, a bill to protect human names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. name of the Senator from Missouri rights and enhance opportunities for CRUZ) and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor LGBTQI people around the world, and (Ms. SINEMA) were added as cosponsors of S. 1315, a bill to amend title XVIII of for other purposes. of S. 2736, a bill to exclude vehicles to the Social Security Act to provide for S 2011 be used solely for competition from coverage of certain lymphedema com- . pression treatment items under the At the request of Mr. COONS, the certain provisions of the Clean Air Act, Medicare program. name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. and for other purposes. ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2794 S. 1593 2011, a bill to award a Congressional At the request of Mr. TUBERVILLE, At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the names of the Senator from Massachu- Gold Medal to honor the contributions the name of the Senator from South of all those whose efforts led to the Dakota (Mr. ROUNDS) was added as a setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator successful development of life saving cosponsor of S. 2794, a bill to amend from Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) were added as cosponsors of S. 1593, a bill to vaccines to combat the novel title 38, United States Code, to increase amend the Public Health Service Act coronavirus. automatic maximum coverage under with respect to the designation of gen- S. 2040 the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- eral surgery shortage areas, and for At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the ance program and the Veterans’ Group other purposes. name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. Life Insurance program, and for other S. 1596 CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- purposes. At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the sor of S. 2040, a bill to prohibit con- S. 2863 name of the Senator from North Caro- sumer reporting agencies from fur- At the request of Mr. RISCH, the lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- nishing a consumer report containing name of the Senator from Louisiana sponsor of S. 1596, a bill to require the any adverse item of information about (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- Secretary of the Treasury to mint a consumer if the consumer is a victim sor of S. 2863, a bill to require the im- coins in commemoration of the Na- of trafficking, and for other purposes. position of sanctions with respect to tional World War II Memorial in Wash- S. 2178 the Taliban and persons assisting the ington, DC, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. HICKENLOOPER, Taliban in Afghanistan, and for other S. 1725 the names of the Senator from Nevada purposes. At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the (Ms. ROSEN) and the Senator from New S. RES. 321 name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were added as At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, KELLY) was added as a cosponsor of S. cosponsors of S. 2178, a bill to provide the name of the Senator from Oregon 1725, a bill to grant a Federal charter collective bargaining rights for fire (Mr. MERKLEY) was added as a cospon- to the National American Indian Vet- fighters and emergency medical serv- sor of S. Res. 321, a resolution express- erans, Incorporated. ices personnel employed by States or ing the sense of the Senate to reduce S. 1735 their political subdivisions, and for traffic fatalities to zero by 2050. At the request of Mr. HICKENLOOPER, other purposes. S. RES. 360 the name of the Senator from Massa- S. 2305 At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the chusetts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a At the request of Mr. OSSOFF, the name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. cosponsor of S. 1735, a bill to establish name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. an Office of Native American Affairs CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- Res. 360, a resolution celebrating the within the Small Business Administra- sor of S. 2305, a bill to enhance cyberse- 30th anniversary of the independence of tion, and for other purposes. curity education. Ukraine from the former . S. 1759 S. 2346 S. RES. 391 At the request of Mr. HICKENLOOPER, At the request of Mr. COTTON, the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the the names of the Senator from South name of the Senator from Oklahoma name of the Senator from Texas (Mr.

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By Mr. PADILLA (for himself, STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, I rise Ms. COLLINS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS today to introduce the Coffee Plant BOOKER, Mr. HICKENLOOPER, Ms. Health Initiative Amendments Act, a ROSEN, Ms. SMITH, Mr. KING, bill that allows the Secretary of Agri- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. By Mr. KAINE (for himself and culture to provide research and exten- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. Mr. WARNER): sion grants for the purposes of pro- WYDEN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. VAN S. 2883. A bill to amend the Internal tecting coffee plants from outside HOLLEN, Mr. OSSOFF, Mrs. Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rehabili- threats such as invasive pests and GILLIBRAND, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, tation expenditures for public school weeds. Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. buildings to qualify for rehabilitation Coffee serves as a cornerstone of Ha- PETERS, Ms. WARREN, and Ms. credit; to the Committee on Finance. waii’s agricultural industry, both in Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, today, I DUCKWORTH): terms of culture and economics. Coffee want to discuss legislation I am intro- S. 2887. A bill to codify the existing has been grown in Hawaii for almost ducing, the School Infrastructure Mod- Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partner- 200 years and is revered all over the ernization Act. ship Program of the National Park To claim the Federal tax credit for world for exceptional quality and taste. Service, and for other purposes; to the historic preservation, a building ren- Coffee is grown on every main island in Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ovation must be for a different purpose Hawaii, with half of the acreage on Ha- sources. than that for which the building was waii Island and the other half spread Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I rise previously used, a requirement known across Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, to introduce the bipartisan Outdoors as the ‘‘prior use’’ rule. This bill waives and Lanai. Hawaii remains the largest for All Act. that requirement for renovations of K– grower of coffee in the United States, This legislation would ensure that 12 public school buildings. This will with over 27 million pounds produced access to local parks and outdoor make it easier to restore historic-but- and yielding just over $54 million dur- recreation is equitable and available to dilapidated school buildings across the ing the 2019–2020 season. all. Like all natural ecosystems in Ha- country so our children have safe, mod- The Outdoors for All Act would cod- waii, coffee production has experienced ern spaces in which to learn. ify and guarantee annual funding for As a Richmond City Council member numerous threats from pests and the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Part- and later mayor, I faced challenges fa- weeds. These include the black twig nership program, which provides grants miliar to many municipalities: over- borer, root-knot nematode, green scale, to build new outdoor recreation spaces, crowded schools, aging buildings, and crab spider, coffee berry borer, and cof- improve existing parks, and form con- limited dollars in the budget. But in fee leaf rust, to name a few. In response nections between underserved, urban one particular case, I and a group of to the 2010 arrival of the coffee berry communities and the outdoors. local stakeholders identified a creative borer in Hawaii, I successfully included It specifically invests in parks and solution. On one hand, we had an over- the coffee plant health initiative provi- open spaces in areas where 80 percent crowded High School sion in the 2014 farm bill. This provi- of Americans live. Any urban area with with in-zone and magnet students. On sion allowed the Secretary of Agri- a population of at least 30,000 can qual- the other hand, we had a closed Maggie culture to provide research and exten- ify for grants, which can benefit resi- Walker High School that needed ren- sion grants to help the coffee commu- dents in all 50 States. ovations. We put together a financing nity combat the coffee berry borer. The These grants would fund projects in package that made use of Federal and resulting Federal assistance provided park-poor, urban communities, and the State historic tax credits to renovate has been instrumental in providing cof- bill would require the National Park Maggie Walker High School and satis- fee producers the tools they need to Service to prioritize projects that sup- fied the prior use rule by consolidating protect their coffee crops from the cof- port underserved communities, provide the magnet program from Thomas Jef- fee berry borer. job-training to youth, and leverage re- ferson into a new Maggie Walker Gov- Within the past year another coffee sources through public-private partner- ernor’s School for Government and pest has emerged in Hawaii, a fungus ships. International Studies. Today, some 20 known as Coffee Leaf Rust. Like the As our cities grow and the effects of years later, this is one of America’s coffee berry borer, Federal funds are climate change intensify, this bill will highest performing public high schools. needed to research and develop pest increase equitable access to the many Without the Federal historic tax cred- management strategies to equip coffee benefits of local parks, from job cre- it, this would have been too expensive producers with the knowledge and ation, to shade and tree cover, to clean to make happen. tools necessary to safeguard their cof- air. This bill will make it easier to do fee yields. Nationwide, 100 million people, in- similar projects around the country. This bill builds upon the 2014 farm cluding 28 million children, do not have More modern school buildings will bol- bill coffee plant health initiative provi- a park within a half-mile of home. ster the quality of public education, sion by expanding the scope of research That is almost one third of America. and carrying out these projects will and extension grants to all invasive Additionally, in the 100 most popu- generate private sector infrastructure pests and noxious weeds threatening lated cities, neighborhoods where most investment and jobs. In Virginia alone, the coffee industry, not just the coffee residents identify as Black, Latino, according to a 2013 study, more than berry borer. While our researchers and American Indian/Alaska Native, or 800 K–12 schools are at least 50 years coffee growers are currently battling Asian American and Pacific Islander old, representing some 40 percent of all coffee leaf rust, future pest and weeds have access to an average of 44 percent the K–12 schools in the Commonwealth. not currently in Hawaii, like the Coffee less park acreage than predominantly As the Senate considers tax reform Leaf Miner and Coffee Wilt Disease, are White neighborhoods. and a comprehensive infrastructure likely to emerge. This expansion of the For example, in , low-in- package, I encourage my colleagues to coffee plant health initiative will pro- come communities and communities of support this common-sense incentive vide much needed Federal resources to color lack equal access to parks; a Los that is good for education, good for in- help our coffee community quickly re- Angeles County survey found that frastructure, and good for jobs. spond to the myriad pests waiting in Compton reported only 0.6 acres of the wings. parkland per 1,000 residents, in con- By Ms. HIRONO (for herself and This bill is supported by the Univer- trast to Malibu, which has 55.5 acres of Mr. SCHATZ): sity of Hawaii at Manoa College of parkland per 1,000 residents.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.031 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE S6782 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2021 This bill would address this stag- again, hospitals may still find them- country aren’t contributing to further gering inequity in Los Angeles and selves overwhelmed if large numbers of COVID–19 transmission. This is espe- across the country and make equity COVID–19 and influenza hospitaliza- cially critical for young children, who and justice a key focus of park invest- tions coincide this winter. remain ineligible to be vaccinated and ment and planning. The U.S. Air Travel Public Safety are increasingly accounting for re- I thank my colead Senator COLLINS Act would add an additional preventa- ported COVID–19 infections nationwide. and all of the bill’s cosponsors for tive layer to COVID–19 safety measures I want to thank the Infectious Dis- championing this effort with me in the for domestic air travel. Specifically, it eases Society of America for their sup- Senate. I also thank Congresswoman would require airline passengers to pro- port for this bill. Getting vaccinated is BARRAGA´ N for her steadfast dedication vide proof of vaccination before board- a matter of life and death, and it is the to park equity. ing a domestic flight within the United only option to safely returning to nor- I look forward to working with my States. malcy. I look forward to working with colleagues to pass the Outdoors for All The bill would also offer alternatives my colleagues on this important issue, Act as soon as possible. to airline passengers not yet fully vac- and I urge my fellow Senators to sup- Thank you. cinated by allowing them to provide ei- port the U.S. Air Travel Public Safety ther proof of a negative COVID–19 test By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: Act. S. 2888. A bill to reduce passenger, result or documentation proving that Thank you. crewmember, and airport personnel they have recovered from COVID–19. risk of exposure to COVID–19, decrease Current CDC guidance notes that By Mr. LEAHY (for himself and the risk of transmission of COVID–19 fully vaccinated travelers are much Mr. CORNYN): on board aircraft and to United States less likely to get and spread COVID–19 S. 2891. A bill to amend title 35, destination communities through air than people who are unvaccinated. Fur- United States Code, to address matters travel, and protect children and other thermore, new research published in a relating to the Patent Trial and Appeal vulnerable individuals by preventing Mayo Clinic Proceedings study shows Board of the United States Patent and further spread of COVID–19 in the that COVID–19 testing requirements Trademark Office, and for other pur- United States; to the Committee on for airline passengers could have a poses; to the Committee on the Judici- Commerce, Science, and Transpor- meaningful effect on detecting active ary. infections either immediately before or tation. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, 10 years Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I after a flight. This legislation builds on current re- ago this month, Congress worked on a rise today to introduce the U.S. Air broad bipartisan basis to pass the Travel Public Safety Act. This bill quirements in place since January 2021 that require proof of a negative Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, the would require airline passengers flying biggest change to the United States domestically to provide proof that they COVID–19 test result for all airline pas- sengers, including U.S. citizens, arriv- patent laws in half a century. The pat- are fully vaccinated and also encourage ent system exists to create incentives more healthcare workers to be vac- ing from a foreign country to the United States. Many Americans have that promote the of science cinated against COVID–19. and the useful arts for the benefit of The rise of the Delta variant and the already experienced this process, and airlines are required to collect this the public. Our whole economy depends latest COVID–19 surge in the United on a working patent system that rein- States continue to hit hospitals hard, passenger COVID–19 information on be- half of CDC. forces high-quality patents while en- and nearly all patients who are hos- suring that poor-quality patents can- pitalized or dying from COVID–19 are When added to current safety inter- ventions required for domestic flights, not throw a wrench into the gears. unvaccinated. Today, I am proud to introduce, along- According to the Centers for Disease these measures could decrease the risk side Senator CORNYN, the bipartisan Control and Prevention, surveillance of transmission during air travel, as Restoring the America Invents Act to data has shown that even after the well as the potential of air travelers ensure that the improvements we made more transmissible Delta variant be- spreading COVID–19 at their destina- to maintain high patent quality in the came dominant during the summer, tions. Leahy- continue to work as people who were fully vaccinated were The bill would also require CDC’s Ad- Congress intended. still about five times less likely to be visory Committee on Immunization One of the challenges we confronted infected and more than 10 times less Practices—ACIP—to develop rec- 10 years ago was that too many invalid likely to be admitted to the hospital or ommendations for COVID–19 vaccine patents were being issued. Instead of die compared to those unvaccinated. use in healthcare settings and among Further CDC studies have supported health care personnel in other settings. rewarding true innovation, these pat- that our vaccines remain effective ACIP currently recommends that ents were being used to indefinitely ex- against the severe consequences of healthcare personnel be vaccinated for tend monopolies, quash competition, COVID–19. For this and other reasons, vaccine-preventable diseases, such as and harm American consumers. For ex- we must take every opportunity to get Hepatitis B, measles, and influenza. ample, in the pharmaceutical industry, all eligible Americans vaccinated as ACIP’s recommendation for the brand-name drug companies would ar- quickly as possible. COVID–19 vaccine would further en- tificially extend a drug’s patent term We know that travel is a significant courage health workers to get the shot by patenting minor and insignificant factor in the spread of COVID–19. Ac- and reduce the chances of spread. This changes to the underlying product. In cording to a study published in the is particularly important as vaccina- other industries, entities that did not ‘‘Proceedings of the National Academy tion rates among health workers re- even make products would buy up tens of Sciences,’’ people traveling to other main lower than optimal. of thousands of questionable patents counties or States last year contrib- This legislation may also positively covering simple and obvious actions uted to higher COVID–19 case numbers affect vaccine acceptance among the like doing business on the internet, and in their destination communities. This general public. According to a poll by they would sue thousands of small was especially true during the 2020 the Kaiser Family Foundation, about 3 businesses that sold innovative prod- summer and winter holidays. in 10 people surveyed who were waiting ucts online. As friends and family gathered to- to be vaccinated said they would be One of the biggest accomplishments gether for Thanksgiving, in particular, more likely to get vaccinated if air- of the Leahy-Smith Act was that it we experienced the start of major lines required passengers to be vac- empowered members of the public to back-to-back surges that would cul- cinated. This number increased to challenge a patent’s validity at the minate into the highest daily cases, about 4 in 10 among unvaccinated indi- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office— hospitalizations, and deaths reported viduals who said they would only get PTO—directly, providing a faster, less nationally during the pandemic. the vaccine if required. expensive, and more accessible avenue While scientists aren’t expecting We must ensure the millions of air- than litigation in the courts. These COVID–19 peaks to reach these levels line passengers that crisscross our proceedings, called inter partes review

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:18 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.015 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6783 and post-grant review, have been wild- ens of patents covering trivial vaccine to protect Americans against ly successful. According to one eco- iterations of an already-patented drug COVID–19. nomic impact study, in one 5-year pe- or other product; and admissions by These vaccines show us what can riod, the Leahy-Smith Act saved the the patent owner, in the patent itself, happen through cooperation, inge- U.S. economy $2.64 billion in litigation that someone else first came up with nuity, and hard work. And I am grate- costs alone, with more than $1 billion the invention. It clarifies that, when ful for all those who helped us get here. more in added personal income for patent owners want to amend their I got the vaccine and encourage every- Americans. patent claims during these post- one to talk to their doctor and consider The Leahy-Smith Act’s new pro- issuance proceedings, the PTO must doing the same. That is what we all ceedings have been used thousands of fully examine and vet those claims be- should do: give Americans all the infor- times and have had the aggregate im- fore issuing them. Likewise, the bill mation and data so that they have ev- pact of improving the quality of pat- prohibits the PTO from issuing new erything they need to make a good de- ents in our patent system. Unfortu- claims to a patent that are essentially cision for their family. nately, over time and especially during the same as existing claims, addressing That is exactly what I did when I was the last administration, the PTO has the problem of patent thickets. And Governor of Florida in the face of life- limited the availability of these pro- the Restoring the America Invents Act threatening hurricanes. I made sure ceedings beyond what Congress in- addresses multiple related proceedings Florida families were well informed. I tended. The PTO began routinely de- pending at the PTO, specifying that went out and made sure everyone knew clining to hear challenges brought by the PTO must decide ahead of time exactly what to expect and how dan- members of the public, even when how to proceed, to avoid conflicting gerous the storm could be, but I didn’t those challenges met timing require- outcomes from separate parts of the issue mandates because that is not ments, met all other statutory criteria, agency. This is in addition to the agen- what governments should do. and would have likely succeeded on the cy’s ongoing obligation to make rules When I was Governor of Florida, we merits. In 2020, roughly one in five addressing common situations, such as had the Zika healthcare crisis, which challenges was summarily denied pro- under 35 U.S.C. § 316(a)(4). The PTO impacted newborns. Rather than plac- ceedings by the PTO, undermining the should study frequent scenarios and de- ing mandates on pregnant women or intent of the Leahy-Smith Act. termine whether new regulations are restricting their travel to areas with Furthermore, whether a patent is needed to address them. local transmission of Zika, we simply valid should not depend on which party Fundamentally, we need to address informed Floridians, worked to be as is in the White House or what indi- why the PTO issues invalid patents in transparent as possible, and offered vidual is in charge of the agency. Dur- the first place. But when these invalid free Zika testing to all pregnant ing the last administration, there was patents have already been issued, they women in Florida. reported nontransparent meddling by need to be addressed on the back end. Unfortunately, the Biden administra- the PTO Director in the work of the On this 10th anniversary of the Leahy- tion has gone in the complete opposite administrative patent judges who were Smith Act, I am proud to introduce direction. The White House has tried to making inter partes and post-grant re- this bill—the Restoring the America use the new OSHA guidance to create view decisions. While the Supreme Invents Act, that will restore the pat- fear; push another round of trillions of Court has recently held that the PTO ent system so it can continue to ac- dollars in reckless, wasteful spending; Director should have the last word on complish its goals into the next decade lock down our Nation; close our patentability decisions, the public de- and beyond, reinforcing high-quality schools; and kill the economy that so serves to know when decisions are patents while ensuring that poor-qual- many Americans have worked so hard being made by dedicated civil servant ity patents don’t disrupt the American to preserve and protect. judges and when they are being made economy, costing Americans untold Americans are sick and tired of the by the politically appointed Director. sums in unreasonable drug costs and government telling them what to do, This bill fixes both problems and gen- overly inflated prices generally. I am and the American people are more than erally restores the Leahy-Smith Act to excited to work alongside Senator COR- capable of making the right choices to what Congress intended 10 years ago. It NYN, on a bipartisan basis, to pass this protect themselves, their families, and requires institution of inter partes re- important piece of legislation. The their neighbors. view petitions that meet the statutory Founders envisioned the patent system As families and businesses in Florida criteria and further encourages district to promote the progress of science and and across the U.S. continue to work courts to stay litigation when a par- the useful arts for the benefit of the hard to recover from COVID–19’s devas- allel proceeding at the PTO will re- public. It is time to get back to the tation, travel is critical to getting our solve the same validity issues. The Founders’ vision. I hope the Senate economy fully reopened. America’s stay factors in this bill are intended to will act quickly to pass this critical truckers, shippers, pilots, and put a heavy thumb on the scale in legislation. deliverymen and -women play an im- favor of a district court stay, pre- --- portant role in delivering the goods venting duplicative proceedings, and By Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for needed to keep our economy going. Ev- protecting patent owners from having himself, Ms. LUMMIS, Mr. JOHN- erything from gas and groceries to to repeatedly defend their patents. The SON, Mr. LEE, and Mr. MAR- packages from small businesses and de- Restoring the America Invents Act fur- SHALL): partment stores, they help keep this ther imposes transparency. The PTO S. 2895. A bill to prohibit the Depart- country running. They also haven’t had Director must provide a separate writ- ment of Transportation and other the luxury of working from home. For ten opinion when overriding part or all agencies from promulgating rules re- 18 months, they have shown up to of a decision of administrative patent quiring a person to provide proof of work. They have figured out how to be judges, and the PTO Director may not COVID–19 vaccination in order to en- safe without the feds telling them what interfere in any way in the judges’ ini- gage in interstate commerce or travel, to do. tial decisionmaking. The public and and for other purposes; to the Com- But the job-killing Biden White any reviewing court should get to see mittee on Commerce, Science, and House is now considering requiring the judges’ decisions first, before any Transportation. those engaged in interstate commerce political actor might change the out- Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, or interstate travel be vaccinated and come. the past 18 months have been trying for provide proof of vaccination and a vac- This bill further clarifies other as- our Nation. cine passport. pects of the Leahy-Smith Act. It clari- Thankfully, the vaccine has brought The Federal Government has no busi- fies the intent of the Leahy-Smith Act normalcy back to the lives of many ness imposing vaccine mandates on the that the PTO can address, in inter Americans. In record time, thanks to American people and our hard-working partes review proceedings, certain the hard work of the Trump adminis- businesses. This proposal reeks of a clear instances of invalidity: double tration and scientists across our coun- power grab and is another attempt by patenting, where applicants amass doz- try, we developed a safe and effective the Biden White House to control

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:18 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.026 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE S6784 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2021 Americans. The Biden administration ess through as to how devastating demic. But that is not what we have wants to control Americans through these mandates are going to be on our seen. fear and mandates so the Federal Gov- economy. We have seen this new surge, this ernment is touching every single part Well before the President even an- new surge of a variant called Delta. So of your life. nounced his unlawful regulatory initia- what are we to make of this? Again, I I won’t stand for it. Americans won’t tive, I was hearing from truckdrivers; I am not a doctor; I am not a medical re- stand for it. They know that such an was hearing from nurses and doctors searcher—but I look at this, and I am order is an overreach of power. Ameri- who have already had COVID, who had going, well, it certainly doesn’t look cans should be free to make choices natural immunity, who are looking at, like the vaccine has been particularly they feel are in the best interests of for example, the reports, are looking at effective against the Delta variant. their own health and the health of some of the data and science saying But let’s look at some data, the type their loved ones, and the Federal Gov- that natural immunity is 13 to 27 times of data that we are not getting from ernment has no business requiring more effective than the vaccine, and our healthcare Agencies. So we have to travelers to turn over their personal they have chosen not to get it. look, unfortunately, to England and to medical information in order to make President Biden promised the Amer- Israel that are more transparent. I a delivery or to catch a flight. ican public he wouldn’t mandate this. don’t expect anybody to be able to read I believe Floridians and Americans He said: ‘‘I don’t think it should be the figures here. I will give you the across this country know what deci- mandatory. I wouldn’t demand it to be highlights, but I am showing that this sions are best for them. They don’t mandatory.’’ is from Public Health England. This is need the Biden administration control- His Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, said one of their Federal healthcare Agen- ling their lives. it is not the Federal Government’s cies. This is from their technical brief- The Supreme Court has already ruled role. ing No. 23, dated September 17, 2021. It that the Federal Government can’t I agree. The President also said: covers cases for about 71⁄2 months, from force people to purchase health insur- ‘‘This is not about freedom or personal the beginning of February to February ance under the . Why choice.’’ 12. What the data shows is that during would President Biden think he could No, this is exactly about freedom and that 71⁄2-month period in England, do so with a vaccine mandate? personal choice. there are about 750,000 new COVID In December, President Biden prom- I have written so many oversight let- cases. A little under 600,000 of those ised—promised—he would not require ters to the healthcare Agencies. I com- were the Delta variant, about 80 per- Americans to be vaccinated or require pletely agree with Senator SCOTT. I cent. The number of deaths associated that they carry vaccine passports— was a big supporter of Operation Warp with those 600,000 Delta cases was 2,542, promise by President Biden. The new Speed. I have gotten every vaccine which gives us a case fatality ratio of OSHA order breaks that promise. It until this one because I have had about 0.4. has been one lie after another with this COVID, but the Federal Agencies have Now, again, case fatality is higher President. not been transparent. They have not than infection fatality because these Today, I am introducing legislation given the American public information are actually registered cases, and there which will prevent unconstitutional that we need to make that informed are all kinds of infections that never vaccine mandates for interstate com- choice. get registered. So to put this in con- merce. I am thankful for Senators We need to recognize people’s health text, an infection fatality rate for a JOHNSON, LUMMIS, MARSHALL, and LEE autonomy. This is their body. They bad flu season is slightly under 0.2, half cosponsoring this legislation and for should be able to make these choices. of this. Again, put things in perspec- Congressman , who is I want to talk a little bit about some tive. introducing the companion bill in the of the information we are not getting Now, President Biden—and this has House of Representatives. from our healthcare Agencies that peo- been parroted by media, news media— We are working to make sure that ple who are choosing not to get vac- said that what we are currently experi- families across our country can travel cinated are looking at. And it is not encing is a pandemic of the freely and businesses can conduct disinformation. This is real informa- unvaccinated. They don’t give us, real- interstate commerce without the ridic- tion. It is just being withheld from the ly, any data to back that up; they just ulous government bureaucracy created public by our healthcare Agencies, by proclaim, pronounce, that 99 percent of by vaccine passports. the media, and the social media. people with COVID now are This bill would prohibit the Depart- The first thing I want to show is a unvaccinated, but they don’t give us ment of Transportation, the Depart- chart that I put together. Again, this is the data. ment of Commerce, and other Federal real data. This comes from the CDC in We have data from England. And here Agencies from requiring proof of vac- terms of the number of new cases per is the data. So of the 600,000 cases in cination or the use of a vaccine pass- day, as well as the number of deaths England, 43 percent were with the port to engage in interstate commerce per day. The deaths are down here in a unvaxxed; 27 percent were with the or travel. very thin red line. But you can see by fully vaxxed; another 30 percent were It protects people like my dad, who this chart that in terms of the surge of partially vaxxed or just undetermined. used to drive a truck and would carry the initial Alpha variant of COVID, it But I think what is interesting—here is goods across State lines. It protects pretty well peaked late December, another quote from President Biden— the rights of American citizens, as laid early January. President Biden said: If you are vac- out in our Constitution. The vaccines got the emergency use cinated, you are not going to be hos- President Biden is trying to upend authorization about mid-December. pitalized; you are not going to an ICU our way of life and impose his view of The orange line shows the percent of unit; you are not going to die; you are health on every American—and I am Americans vaccinated, fully vac- not going to get COVID if you have here to say that I won’t stand for it. cinated. You can see the initial surge, these vaccinations. Now, I would like to yield to my the initial pandemic, was winding down Well, maybe that is true in the friends Senator JOHNSON and Senator before the vaccines even could take ef- United States. I kind of doubt it be- LEE, as they will talk about this same fect. cause in England, of the 600,000 new bill. Now, again, we all hoped and prayed cases of Delta, of the over 2,500 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that the vaccine would be 100 percent deaths—63 percent of those deaths— ator from Wisconsin. effective and 100 percent safe. But when 1,613 people were fully vaccinated. Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise you look at this chart, as the pandemic Twenty-eight percent were with the in support of Senator SCOTT’s bill. I is winding down, the percent of fully unvaxxed. want to make a few different points. vaccinated individuals are going up, This is information the American First of all, I don’t believe this admin- you would think—again, you would people probably never heard. It is infor- istration or people who support the think what you would see is just a mation, by conveying it, I will get at- mandates are really thinking the proc- complete winding down of the pan- tacked. I will be vilified. I will be

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They had the courage So I find that five-worded mission of acting within one of Congress’s enu- and compassion to treat COVID pa- how he views the American people wor- merated powers. tients. Many got infected; some trag- rying in its own right. But I find it But more importantly here, under ar- ically died; most survived. Now, many nothing short of horrifying that he—as of those nurses are treating the vaccine if acting as some sort of omnipresent ticle I, section 7, you have to have pas- injured. nanny state disciplinarian executive is sage in the House; you have to have Let me just quick quote a couple of now set to plunge even more deeply passage in the Senate of the same leg- figures from the CDC’s own safety into everyday lives of the American islative vehicle, followed by present- early surveillance system—the VAERS people. ment to the President of the United report, the Vaccine Adverse Event Re- We are here today to remove one of States. That formula hasn’t been fol- porting System. Worldwide, from a the options from the unconstitutional lowed here. We have no Federal law on couple of weeks ago—these numbers buffet of strong-armed Executive tac- this as a result of that. We, thankfully, are pretty fresh—there have been over tics used by President Biden in connec- got rid of a King back in 1776. We have 15,000 deaths reported on VAERS. Now, tion with COVID–19. Requiring proof of never gone back—never looked back I realize VAERS does not prove causa- vaccination for interstate travel would and longed for the Union Jack. We tion. But of those 15,000 deaths, over create millions of second-class Ameri- shouldn’t be anxious to convert the 5,000 of those deaths have occurred on cans. And it would make all Americans Presidency into a type of monarchy, days 0, 1, or 2 following vaccination. subject to a form of government and a even if it is a mini monarchy. Now, again, it doesn’t prove causa- type of power to which we are not ac- Beyond the constitutional problems, tion, but if I were working at the CDC, customed. And that is really ill-suited requiring vaccine passports for domes- I would be looking at that very closely for our Constitution structure. tic travel within the United States and analyzing those cases. The final The Constitution itself protects would place a huge burden on not only number, total adverse events, on the Americans from this type of action. the American people, but also on air- VAERS system in 10 months, since the The Privileges and Immunities Clause lines and on other businesses that are COVID vaccines have been under emer- and the Fourteenth Amendment grants already hard hit by the pandemic. Mul- gency use authorization, over 725,000 Americans the right to freely travel be- tiple major airlines have already ex- adverse events. So, again, I was hoping tween the States. There is no precedent pressed their concerns with a vaccine and praying this vaccine was 100 per- for the Federal Government requiring passport mandate. cent effective, 100 percent safe, but anything like vaccination before trav- Look, the last thing the American that does not appear to be the case. eling domestically. There is no prece- And I believe this administration, I dent because there is no legitimate people need is more mandates and re- believe our healthcare Agencies need Federal power in this area to begin strictions preventing them from mak- to be honest and transparent with the with. ing their own reasonable decisions. public. They have not been. The Amer- It is important to remember that the Americans deserve to be able to make ican people have the right to choose. It Federal Government doesn’t have what a living and to be able to engage in should not be mandated. We should re- we call general police powers. These interstate commerce and to travel spect their personal choice. We should are the basic powers of government interstate without mandates making respect their freedom. that are there to protect life, liberty, them choose between providing for And I will just close on—I will be and property and to focus on things their families and undergoing a med- bringing more information as we dis- like health, safety, and welfare. ical procedure against their will. cuss other ways to push back on these You see, State governments retain That is why I am fighting President mandates over the next few days, so this general police power. Remember Biden’s existing mandate and fighting stay tuned. that James Madison, in Federalist No. against future intrusions by the execu- I yield the floor. 45, described the powers given to Con- tive branch into the lives of Ameri- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gress as few and defined and those re- cans. ator from Utah. served to the States as numerous and The bill offered by my friend and col- Mr. LEE. Mr. President, during this indefinite. pandemic, the people of the United The Founding Fathers understood league, the Senator from Florida, States have seen the Federal Govern- what general police powers were. They would ensure that Federal Agencies ment intrude into their lives more fre- deliberately, consciously, inten- cannot attempt to impose vaccine re- quently and more completely than ever tionally, and with very good reason did quirements for interstate travel or before. President Biden didn’t make not give those powers to the Federal commerce. I am proud to be here in any pretense about this. He didn’t Government. support of this bill. I am proud to de- mince any words. He didn’t sugarcoat So as a result, the Federal Govern- fend Americans and their constitu- it. He didn’t even try to hide behind ment doesn’t possess, under the Con- tional rights. I hope we can protect any veneer when he spoke to the Amer- stitution, the ability to pass laws or millions of our fellow citizens and the ican people. He said: ‘‘Our patience is regulations of this sort. No, in our sys- American way of life by passing this wearing thin.’’ tem of government—our national gov- bill. This five-word expose of the Presi- ernment—this Federal Government has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- dent’s thinking is deeply troubling. It to pass only those laws that are within ator from Florida. is not the kind of sentiment you ever these powers that are few and defined, Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, want expressed within a Free Republic, those enumerated in the Constitution. under no circumstances should the not from the Chief Executive. The President of the United States, To say ‘‘our patience is wearing under our Constitution, does not, Federal Government attempt to man- thin’’ might be something that you say moreover, have any kind of unilateral date these vaccines and require proof of of a foreign adversary. It might be lawmaking authority whatsoever. So vaccination in order to conduct busi- something you say of a subordinate the power is not Federal in the first ness. within government, someone who re- place. And even if it were a proper Fed- Small business owners who are try- ports up to the President. It is not eral power, which it is not, it is a legis- ing to restart their businesses, families something you say of the people—the lative power that he is trying to wield trying to take vacations, and truckers people who, in our system, collectively, here. Only we can give him that. Only who are getting back to work shouldn’t are the sovereign. we can enact legislation. have to choose between living their

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Now, therefore, be it SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Region of the People’s Republic of China; Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas the documentation of abuses in (1) recognizes the importance of Radio Free --- the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by Asia on its 25th anniversary as an inde- SENATE RESOLUTION 394—RECOG- Radio Free Asia has helped inform the poli- pendent news organization chartered and NIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY cies of the Congress and the Executive funded by Congress with a mission to bring Branch, including a determination by the uncensored, accurate news to people living in OF RADIO FREE ASIA AND ITS State Department that the Chinese govern- closed societies in Asia; MISSION TO PROVIDE AN INDE- ment, under the direction of the Chinese (2) honors the dedication and courage of PENDENT SOURCE OF NEWS TO Communist Party, is engaged in genocide the former and current journalists of Radio CLOSED SOCIETIES IN ASIA against Uyghurs and members of other eth- Free Asia in the face of threats and adver- Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. nic and religious minority groups; sity from foreign governments and rising Whereas Radio Free Asia has documented risks for press freedom in Asia and across PORTMAN) submitted the following res- the rapid deterioration of autonomy and the globe; and olution; which was referred to the democratic freedoms in Hong Kong by the (3) commends the continued effectiveness Committee on Foreign Relations: Chinese central government, including re- and success of Radio Free Asia in its pursuit S. RES. 394 strictions on freedom of speech and the press of independence and credible journalism. and crackdowns on activists, journalists, and Whereas, after the 1989 Tiananmen Square f protesters; Massacre, a bipartisan group of Senators and Whereas Radio Free Asia has been a pri- SENATE RESOLUTION 395—RECOG- Members of the House of Representatives, mary source of information on Tibetan re- led by then-Senators Joseph R. Biden and NIZING SEPTEMBER 28, 2021, AS gions in the People’s Republic of China, in- , came together and sponsored ‘‘NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRA- cluding on the March 2008 Lhasa Uprising legislation to create Radio Free Asia, a news TION DAY’’ and ensuing security crackdown, the spate of outlet with a congressionally-mandated mis- Tibetan self-immolations, and restrictions Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. sion to provide unbiased, independent, and on Tibetan language, education, religious BLUNT, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. domestic journalism for audiences in China, practice, and the display of images of the CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. WICKER, Mr. BEN- Burma, Cambodia, Laos, North Korea, Tibet, Dalai Lama; and Vietnam, whose people do not fully NET, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Whereas, in March 2020, Radio Free Asia Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. enjoy freedom of expression; reported that the Chinese government was BLUMENTHAL, Ms. SMITH, Mr. REED, Mr. Whereas Radio Free Asia— under-reporting the number of coronavirus (1) was established by United States law as fatalities in Wuhan province, which was WYDEN, Mr. COONS, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. part of the United States International later verified by leaked internal Chinese doc- BALDWIN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. WARNOCK, Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6201 et uments obtained by other news outlets; Mr. CASEY, Mr. KELLY, Mr. PADILLA, seq.); Whereas Radio Free Asia has provided the Mr. KING, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. BROWN, (2) was incorporated as a private, nonprofit Burmese people with continuous coverage of Mr. MARKEY, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. WARNER, corporation on March 11, 1996; and the 2021 military-led coup that deposed the (3) made its inaugural broadcast in Man- Ms. ROSEN, and Mr. HEINRICH) sub- elected government and ended 10 years of mitted the following resolution; which darin to the Chinese people on September 29, democratic reforms and growth of civil soci- 1996; ety; was considered and agreed to.: Whereas Laos, Vietnam, China, and North Whereas, in 2017, Radio Free Asia docu- S. RES. 395 Korea rank amongst the worst 9 countries in mented the human rights abuses against and Resolved, That the Senate— the world for media freedom in the 2021 expulsion of Rohingya from Burma, whose (1) recognizes September 28, 2021, as ‘‘Na- World Press Freedom Index, as based on an plight Radio Free Asia affiliate BenarNews tional Voter Registration Day’’; and evaluation of pluralism, independence of the has continued to cover in refugee camps in (2) encourages each voting-eligible citizen media, quality of legislative framework, and Bangladesh; of the United States— safety of journalists; Whereas Radio Free Asia has done in-depth (A) to register to vote; Whereas Radio Free Asia delivers program- reporting on the behavior of the North Ko- (B) to verify with the appropriate State or ming and content using many media plat- rean government, including the use of forced local election official that the name, ad- forms, including radio, television, and the labor, political prisoner camps, activities at dress, and other personal information on internet, in the languages of Mandarin, Ko- nuclear testing sites, and internal acknowl- record is current; and rean, Burmese, Tibetan, Uyghur, Khmer edgments of the presence of COVID–19 in the (C) to go to the polls on election day and (Cambodian), Cantonese, Lao, and Viet- country; vote if the voting-eligible citizen would like namese, and through English translations Whereas high-level defectors and refugees to do so. and content on the website and social media from North Korea have credited reports by f of Radio Free Asia; Radio Free Asia as a factor in their decision Whereas Radio Free Asia launched to leave the country and seek their future SENATE RESOLUTION 396—COM- BenarNews in 2015, an online news affiliate beyond the North Korean borders; MEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL that publishes news and content for audi- Whereas the Lao, Khmer (Cambodian), and OF THE DEDICATION OF THE ences in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnamese services of Radio Free Asia have TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOL- Thailand, and the Philippines that is focused reported on high-level corruption of officials DIER IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL on the consequences of extremism and con- and leaders, silencing of independent voices tributes to coverage by Radio Free Asia of and journalists, and the struggles of civil so- CEMETERY the influence of the People’s Republic of ciety, as well as activities by China that af- Mr. MORAN (for himself, Mr. China in Southeast Asia and the expanded fect the flow of the Mekong River; TESTER, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. REED, Mr. military presence of the People’s Republic of Whereas the journalism by Radio Free Asia COTTON, Mr. BRAUN, and Mr. WARNOCK) China in the South China Sea; has earned recognition among its peers, is submitted the following resolution; Whereas Radio Free Asia in 2020 launched cited by respected international and regional online brand, WHYNOT/WAINAO, engaging media outlets, and has won numerous awards which was considered and agreed to: younger Chinese Mandarin-speaking audi- for its investigative reporting and exclusive S. RES. 396 ences around the world, who are often skep- features from journalistic and human rights Whereas Congress, in the National Defense tical of pervasive Chinese government nar- groups; Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub- ratives, fostering an open dialogue on banned Whereas Radio Free Asia has been unjustly lic Law 114–328), directed the Secretary of or under-covered topics through probing targeted by repressive regimes, with its Defense to take appropriate action in observ- independent-thinking journalism, features, websites blocked, its radio signals jammed, ing the centennial of the Tomb of the Un- and content; and its journalists put at risk; known Soldier as a historical event to com- Whereas Radio Free Asia, consistent with Whereas Nguyen Tuong Thuy, Truong Duy memorate the 100th anniversary of the selec- its congressional mandate of editorial inde- Nhat, and Nguyen Van Hoa, contributors to tion and burial of an unknown solider from pendence, works to ensure that its journal- the Vietnamese Service of Radio Free Asia, the United States, who fell in France during ists and services adhere to the highest jour- have been unjustly jailed and detained; World War I, and honoring the service and nalistic standards and ethics, without influ- Whereas Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin, sacrifice of millions of veterans; ence or interference by the United States who have both worked as journalists for the Whereas, the Society of the Honor Guard, Government or any Administration; Khmer (Cambodian) Service of Radio Free Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been pre- Whereas the Uyghur Service of Radio Free Asia, continue to face unsubstantiated paring for the commemoration of the centen- Asia has served a vital role by providing an charges; and nial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:36 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.046 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6787 several years working alongside Arlington Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, charting, geomatics, and intelligence prod- National Cemetery, veteran service organi- Missouri; ucts to warfighters, first responders, civil zations, foreign allies, civic associations, Whereas on National POW/MIA Recogni- authorities, policymakers, and the maritime Congressional partners, and private citizens tion Day on September 17, 1999, the empty and aviation communities; to commemorate and educate the United Vietnam War Unknown Soldier crypt was re- Whereas, throughout its 25-year history, States about the Tomb of the Unknown Sol- dedicated to ‘‘Honoring and Keeping Faith the NGA has provided world-class GEOINT dier; with America’s Missing Servicemen’’ as a re- support to policymakers and military com- Whereas the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier minder of the commitment of the Armed manders of the United States, in times of was intended to represent more than just a Forces to fullest possible accounting of miss- peace and conflict, during significant na- single conflict, serving as a focal point for ing service members; tional security, humanitarian assistance, the United States regardless of race, creed, Whereas the has pro- and disaster relief efforts, including— or politics where the people of the United vided Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown (1) the operation that resulted in the kill- States can come together as a single Nation Soldier since March 25th, 1926, and main- ing of former al Qaeda leader Osama bin to mourn and honor the fallen soldiers from tained a constant 24-hour vigil since mid- Laden; the United States; night July 2nd, 1937; and (2) operational GEOINT support in the Whereas it is essential to remember and Whereas the Guards at the Tomb of the Un- space warfighting domain; renew the legacy of Veterans Day, which was known Soldier are responsible for maintain- (3) safety of navigation support for mari- established to pay tribute to individuals who ing the highest standards of the military of ners and pilots; (4) support to search and rescue, response, have served and sacrificed on behalf of the the United States while keeping a constant and recovery efforts for hurricanes, cyclones, United States in times of war or armed con- vigil at this national shrine, and have a spe- wildfires, and other humanitarian disasters flict, and their families; cial duty to prevent any desecration or dis- respect directed towards the Tomb of the Un- domestically and internationally; Whereas greater strides must be made to (5) countering drug trafficking and other demonstrate appreciation of those loyal peo- known Solder: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— illicit activities by transnational criminal ple of the United States whose values, rep- organizations; and resented by their sacrifices, are critical to (1) commends the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on (6) continued mission support to forward- the future of the United States; deployed members of the Armed Forces Whereas each citizen of the United States leading the commemoration of the Centen- nial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; across the globe; has a responsibility to raise awareness of and Whereas, since the terrorist attacks of respect for the national heritage of the (2) encourages all people of the United States to participate in fitting acts of re- September 11, 2001, the men and women of United States and to encourage citizens to the NGA have worked diligently to deter, de- dedicate themselves to the values and prin- membrance such as designating special places in their gardens as ‘‘Never Forget’’ tect, and prevent acts of terror by providing ciples for which those heroes of the United GEOINT support to United States and coali- States died; gardens which will serve as living tributes to all of the veterans of the United States and tion forces in support of global counterter- Whereas, on October 24, 1921, in accordance rorism and counterinsurgency operations; with an , the World War I Un- their families, observing a 2-minute period of silence in commemoration, the playing of Whereas the NGA continues to support na- known Soldier was selected in Chalons-sur- tional security requirements against the Marne, France; taps, or attending commemoration events with allies of the United States on October strategic competitors and potential adver- Whereas the World War I Unknown Soldier saries of the United States, using new intel- was protected, honored, and revered by the 24 and 25, 2021 in France or in Washington, D.C. on November 9 and 11, 2021; and ligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance people of France who presented their na- sensors; tion’s highest award for valor upon this un- (3) encourages the attendance of Veterans’ Day ceremonies, visitation of veteran ceme- Whereas the topographic mission of the known warrior from the United States; NGA traces its lineage to the year 1777 with Whereas, on October 25, 1921, the World teries and memorials, and the honoring of the American Flag. the Office of the Geography in the Conti- War I Unknown Soldier began the final dif- nental Army; ficult journey home aboard the historic USS f Whereas NGA continues to provide inte- Olympia through the remnants of 2 hurri- SENATE RESOLUTION 397—RECOG- grated geographic data, products, and serv- canes; ices in support of the national security ob- Whereas, on November 9, 1921, the World NIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL- jectives of the United States Government War I Unknown Soldier arrived at the his- by— toric Washington Navy Yard in Washington, INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (1) maintaining more than 51,000 topo- D.C. and lay in state at the United States Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. graphic maps in support of global combat op- Capitol; RUBIO, and Mr. BLUNT) submitted the erations, humanitarian assistance, disaster Whereas, on November 11, 1921, the World following resolution; which was consid- relief, and military training; War I Unknown Soldier was finally laid to ered and agreed to: (2) serving as the official geographic names rest in Arlington National Cemetery in the steward for the United States Government, S. RES. 397 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after being providing customers with more than conferred the Medal of Honor and other med- Whereas, in an effort to improve the im- 13,000,000 names; als of valor from allies of the United States; agery intelligence, mapping, and geodesy ca- (3) assisting in the understanding and reso- Whereas, on May 15, 1958, the pabilities of the United States, the National lution of sovereignty issues by providing Unknown Soldier was selected at the Na- Imagery and Mapping Agency, the prede- international land and maritime boundaries tional Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in cessor of the National Geospatial-Intel- in coordination with the Department of Hawaii, to represent all of the fallen and ligence Agency (in this preamble referred to State; missing from that war; as the ‘‘NGA’’), was founded on October 1, (4) generating human geography data that Whereas, on May 26, 1958, the World War II 1996, with the enactment of the National De- informs a global understanding of the human Unknown Soldier was selected at sea aboard fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997; environment; and the USS Canberra off of the coast of the Whereas the NGA derives from legacy (5) producing unclassified geospatial infor- State of Virginia, to represent all of the fall- agencies, including the Defense Mapping mation in support of national and partner ef- en and missing from that war; Agency, the Central Imagery Office, the De- forts in the Arctic and to enable scientific Whereas, on May 30, 1958, the World War II fense Dissemination Program Office, the Na- research in the Arctic region; and Korean War Unknown Soldiers were bur- tional Photographic Interpretation Center, Whereas the NGA is the primary organiza- ied in individual crypts next to the Tomb of and parts of the Defense Intelligence Agency, tion responsible for developing, maintaining, the Unknown Soldier after having the Medal the National Reconnaissance Office, and the and enhancing the World Geodetic System 84 of Honor conferred upon them; Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office, (including the Terrestrial Reference Frame, Whereas, on May 17, 1984, the Vietnam War which played vital roles in the defense of the Earth Gravity Model, and World Magnetic Unknown Soldier was designated at Pearl United States in conflicts dating back to Model), the foundation of all positioning, Harbor, Hawaii to represent all of the fallen World War II and modernized the discipline navigation, and timing systems supporting and missing from that war; of geospatial intelligence (in this preamble the Department of Defense, including the Whereas, on May 28, 1984, the Vietnam War referred to as ‘‘GEOINT’’) through imagery Global Positioning System; Unknown Soldier was buried in an individual analysis and mapping production; Whereas the NGA spearheaded an inter- crypt, between the World War II and Korean Whereas, with military and civilian em- national project with the National Aero- War Unknown Soldier, next to the Tomb of ployees serving at NGA headquarters in nautics and Space Administration to acquire the Unknown Soldier after being conferred Springfield, Virginia, the NGA West Campus radar data to create the first near-global, ho- the Medal of Honor; in St. Louis, Missouri, and additional loca- mogeneous set of land elevation data; Whereas, on May 14, 1998, the Vietnam War tions throughout the United States, and per- Whereas, during an 11-day mission in Feb- Unknown Soldier was disinterred and later sonnel deployed worldwide, totaling more ruary 2000, the Shuttle Radar Topography identified as Captain Michael J. Blassie, and than 200 locations in more than 25 countries, Mission flew aboard the space shuttle buried under his own name at the Jefferson NGA produces timely and relevant mapping, Endeavour and collected radar data on more

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Whereas the Maritime Safety Office of the United States of the world and space to an- DIVISION A—CONTINUING NGA, which traces its lineage to the year ticipate potential threats: Now, therefore, be APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 1830, collects and analyzes data for and pub- it The following sums are hereby appro- lishes the Notices to Mariners to provide Resolved, That the Senate— priated, out of any money in the Treasury government, civilian, and international (1) congratulates the women and men of not otherwise appropriated, and out of appli- mariners with vital, up-to-date maritime the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency cable corporate or other revenues, receipts, safety information that helps ensure safe on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of and funds, for the several departments, agen- navigation all over the world; the Agency; cies, corporations, and other organizational Whereas the NGA also supports military (2) honors the professional women and units of Government for fiscal year 2022, and and commercial vessels worldwide with navi- men, past and present, of the National for other purposes, namely: gational products and warning messages; Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for their self- SEC. 101. Such amounts as may be nec- Whereas, in addition to legacy paper less service and dedication to the United essary, at a rate for operations as provided charts, NGA provides worldwide digital nau- States; and in the applicable appropriations Acts for fis- tical charts that ensure safety of navigation (3) expresses gratitude to all the women cal year 2021 and under the authority and to a broad base of users; and men of the National Geospatial-Intel- conditions provided in such Acts, for con- Whereas the Aeronautical Navigation Of- ligence Agency for their past and continued tinuing projects or activities (including the fice of the NGA, which traces its lineage to efforts to provide timely and accurate costs of direct loans and loan guarantees) the year 1943, produces timely, relevant, and geospatial-intelligence support to deliver that are not otherwise specifically provided accurate aeronautical GEOINT to support overwhelming advantage to warfighters, de- for in this Act, that were conducted in fiscal more than 13,000 Department of Defense air- fense planners, and defense and national se- year 2021, and for which appropriations, planes and their crew members, allowing curity policymakers in the defense and secu- funds, or other authority were made avail- them to safely navigate around the world rity of the United States. able in the following appropriations Acts: every day; f (1) The Agriculture, Rural Development, Whereas the NGA has converted from Food and Drug Administration, and Related paper maps to downloadable digital maps AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 (division A and content, reducing the gear that pilots PROPOSED of Public Law 116–260), except section 799D, need to carry while also ensuring that the and including title IV of division O of Public Department of Defense meets global airspace SA 3830. Mr. LEAHY submitted an amend- Law 116–260. mandates for performance-based navigation; ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5305, making continuing appropria- (2) The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Whereas the NGA continues to innovate, Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 pursuing new methods of intelligence collec- tions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance, (division B of Public Law 116–260), except the tion and analysis to inform, complement, proviso in section 541 and sections 542 and and add to the support of warfighter and pol- and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table. 543. icymaker requirements by— (3) The Department of Defense Appropria- (1) embracing innovative cost-sharing and SA 3831. Mr. MARSHALL (for himself and tions Act, 2021 (division C of Public Law 116– risk-sharing constructs with the commercial Mr. BRAUN) submitted an amendment in- 260). electro-optical satellite industry; tended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. (2) engaging commercial technology pro- 5305, supra; which was ordered to lie on the (4) The Energy and Water Development and viders, including small satellite companies table. Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 and geospatial data analytics companies, SA 3832. Mr. BRAUN submitted an amend- (division D of Public Law 116–260), except the that hold the promise of rapid technological ment intended to be proposed by him to the last proviso under the heading ‘‘Department innovation and potential significant future bill H.R. 5305, supra; which was ordered to lie of Energy—Energy Programs—Science’’, the cost savings to the taxpayers of the United on the table. last two provisos under the heading ‘‘Depart- States; SA 3833. Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. ment of Energy—Energy Programs—Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Pro- (3) leveraging emerging technologies, such PORTMAN, Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. SCOTT of as artificial intelligence, automation, and Florida) submitted an amendment intended gram’’, and the two provisos under the head- augmentation to enable advanced computa- to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5305, ing ‘‘Department of Energy—Energy Pro- tional and intelligence capabilities; supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. grams—Advanced Technology Vehicles Man- (4) discovering, assessing, and integrating ufacturing Loan Program’’. new commercial geospatial data types and f (5) The Financial Services and General services that bring value to solving the com- Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (divi- plex intelligence problems of the United TEXT OF AMENDMENTS sion E of Public Law 116–260), except the States and supporting disadvantaged and un- SA 3830. Mr. LEAHY submitted an matter under the heading ‘‘Presidential derserved users operating in austere environ- amendment intended to be proposed by Transition Administrative Support’’ in title ments; and II, the matter under the heading ‘‘General (5) investing in breakthrough technologies him to the bill H.R. 5305, making con- tinuing appropriations for the fiscal Services Administration—Expenses, Presi- and capabilities that will strengthen stra- dential Transition’’ in title V, the proviso tegic warning, mission forecasting, and mili- year ending September 30, 2022, and for and the amount specified in such proviso tary intelligence and improve the means of providing emergency assistance, and under the heading ‘‘District of Columbia— navigation for NGA customers; for other purposes; which was ordered Federal Funds—Federal Payment for Emer- Whereas the NGA maintains United States to lie on the table; as follows: gency Planning and Security Costs in the GEOINT supremacy and hold the adversaries Strike all after the enacting clause and in- District of Columbia’’ in title IV, and title of the United States at bay by giving pri- IX. macy to the core missions of the United sert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (6) The Department of Homeland Security States, serves as the world’s premier Appropriations Act, 2021 (division F of Public This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Extending GEOINT force, and pursues a whole-of-enter- Law 116–260), except section 538, and includ- Government Funding and Delivering Emer- prise approach focused on— ing sections 101 through 103 and section 105 (1) recruiting and training the world-class gency Assistance Act’’. of title I of division O of Public Law 116–260. workforce of the NGA to lead the GEOINT SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. (7) The Department of the Interior, Envi- community; Sec. 1. Short Title (2) collaborating with both foreign and do- ronment, and Related Agencies Appropria- Sec. 2. Table of Contents. tions Act, 2021 (division G of Public Law 116– mestic partners on co-production of Sec. 3. References. GEOINT; 260). (3) leading the GEOINT community DIVISION A—CONTINUING (8) The Departments of Labor, Health and through the implementation of governance, APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 Human Services, and Education, and Related standards, and enterprise services; and DIVISION B—DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLE- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 (division H (4) supporting the national security inter- MENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 of Public Law 116–260), except sections 118 and 533. ests of the United States by delivering to DIVISION C—AFGHANISTAN SUPPLE- NGA customers persistent, accurate, secure, (9) The Legislative Branch Appropriations MENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 and timely GEOINT data, products, and serv- Act, 2021 (division I of Public Law 116–260), ices; and DIVISION D—OTHER MATTERS except sections 211 and 213, and including Whereas, throughout the years, the mis- Title I—Extensions, Technical Corrections, section 7 of Public Law 116–260. sion and commitment of the NGA has re- and Other Matters (10) The Military Construction, Veterans mained the same: to show the way by— Title II—Budgetary Effects Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations

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Notwithstanding any other provi- 4005(c), 4005(c)(2), 4005(d), 4005(d)(2), 4005(e), erations, and Related Programs Appropria- sion of this Act, except section 106, for those 4005(e)(2)(A), respectively, of such concurrent tions Act, 2021 (division K of Public Law 116– programs that would otherwise have high resolution. 260), except title IX other than sections 9001 initial rates of operation or complete dis- (c) This section shall become effective im- and 9002 and the matter preceding the first tribution of appropriations at the beginning mediately upon enactment of this Act, and proviso and the first proviso under the head- of fiscal year 2022 because of distributions of shall remain in effect through the date in ing ‘‘Consular and Border Security Pro- funding to States, foreign countries, grant- section 106(3). grams’’. ees, or others, such high initial rates of oper- SEC. 115. (a) Rescissions or cancellations of (12) The Transportation, Housing and ation or complete distribution shall not be discretionary budget authority that con- Urban Development, and Related Agencies made, and no grants shall be awarded for tinue pursuant to section 101 in Treasury Ap- Appropriations Act, 2021 (division L of Public such programs funded by this Act that would propriations Fund Symbols (TAFS)— (1) to which other appropriations are not Law 116–260), except sections 420 and 421. impinge on final funding prerogatives. provided by this Act, but for which there is SEC. 102. (a) No appropriation or funds SEC. 110. This Act shall be implemented so a current applicable TAFS that does receive made available or authority granted pursu- that only the most limited funding action of that permitted in the Act shall be taken in an appropriation in this Act; or ant to section 101 for the Department of De- (2) which are no-year TAFS and receive order to provide for continuation of projects fense shall be used for: other appropriations in this Act, (1) the new production of items not funded and activities. may be continued instead by reducing the for production in fiscal year 2021 or prior SEC. 111. (a) For entitlements and other rate for operations otherwise provided by years; mandatory payments whose budget author- section 101 for such current applicable TAFS, (2) the increase in production rates above ity was provided in appropriations Acts for as long as doing so does not impinge on the those sustained with fiscal year 2021 funds; fiscal year 2021, and for activities under the final funding prerogatives of the Congress. or Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, activities (b) Rescissions or cancellations described (3) The initiation, resumption, or continu- shall be continued at the rate to maintain in subsection (a) shall continue in an amount ation of any project, activity, operation, or program levels under current law, under the equal to the lesser of— organization (defined as any project, sub- authority and conditions provided in the ap- (1) the amount specified for rescission or project, activity, budget activity, program plicable appropriations Act for fiscal year cancellation in the applicable appropriations element, and subprogram within a program 2021, to be continued through the date speci- Act referenced in section 101 of this Act; or element, and for any investment items de- fied in section 106(3). (2) the amount of balances available, as of fined as a P–1 line item in a budget activity (b)Notwithstanding section 106, obligations October 1, 2021, from the funds specified for within an appropriation account and an R–1 for mandatory payments due on or about the rescission or cancellation in the applicable line item that includes a program element first day of any month that begins after Oc- appropriations Act referenced in section 101 and subprogram element within an appro- tober 2021 but not later than 30 days after of this Act. priation account) for which appropriations, the date specified in section 106(3) may con- (c) No later than November 22, 2021, the Di- funds, or other authority were not available tinue to be made, and funds shall be avail- rector of the Office of Management and during fiscal year 2021. able for such payments. Budget shall provide to the Committees on (b) No appropriation or funds made avail- SEC. 112. Amounts made available under Appropriations of the House of Representa- able or authority granted pursuant to sec- section 101 for civilian personnel compensa- tives and the Senate a comprehensive list of tion 101 for the Department of Defense shall tion and benefits in each department and the rescissions or cancellations that will be used to initiate multi-year procurements agency may be apportioned up to the rate for continue pursuant to section 101: Provided, utilizing advance procurement funding for operations necessary to avoid furloughs That the information in such comprehensive economic order quantity procurement unless within such department or agency, con- list shall be periodically updated to reflect specifically appropriated later. sistent with the applicable appropriations any subsequent changes in the amount of SEC. 103. Appropriations made by section Act for fiscal year 2021, except that such au- balances available, as of October 1, 2021, from 101 shall be available to the extent and in the thority provided under this section shall not the funds specified for rescission or cancella- manner that would be provided by the perti- be used until after the department or agency tion in the applicable appropriations Act ref- nent appropriations Act. has taken all necessary actions to reduce or erenced in section 101, and such updates shall SEC. 104. Except as otherwise provided in defer non-personnel-related administrative be transmitted to the Committees on Appro- section 102, no appropriation or funds made expenses. priations of the House of Representatives available or authority granted pursuant to SEC. 113. Funds appropriated by this Act and the Senate upon request. SEC. 116. Amounts made available by sec- section 101 shall be used to initiate or re- may be obligated and expended notwith- tion 101 for ‘‘Farm Service Agency—Agricul- sume any project or activity for which ap- standing section 10 of Public Law 91–672 (22 tural Credit Insurance Fund Program Ac- propriations, funds, or other authority were U.S.C. 2412), section 15 of the State Depart- count’’ may be apportioned up to the rate for not available during fiscal year 2021. ment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. operations necessary to accommodate ap- SEC. 105. Appropriations made and author- 2680), section 313 of the Foreign Relations proved applications for direct and guaran- ity granted pursuant to this Act shall cover Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 teed farm ownership loans, as authorized by all obligations or expenditures incurred for (22 U.S.C. 6212), and section 504(a)(1) of the 7 U.S.C. 1922 et seq. any project or activity during the period for National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. SEC. 117. Notwithstanding section 101, which funds or authority for such project or 3094(a)(1)). amounts are available to the Department of SEC. 114. (a) Each amount incorporated by activity are available under this Act. Agriculture for ‘‘Rural Business—Coopera- reference in this Act that was previously SEC. 106. Unless otherwise provided for in tive Service—Rural Microentrepreneur As- designated by the Congress as an emergency this Act or in the applicable appropriations sistance Program’’ for gross obligations for requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) Act for fiscal year 2022, appropriations and the principal amount of direct loans as au- of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- funds made available and authority granted thorized by section 379E of the Consolidated icit Control Act of 1985 or as being for dis- pursuant to this Act shall be available until Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. aster relief pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D) of whichever of the following first occurs: 2008s) not to exceed $25,000,000. (1) The enactment into law of an appro- such Act is designated by the Congress as an SEC. 118. (a) In carrying out the Special priation for any project or activity provided emergency requirement pursuant to section Supplemental Nutrition Program for for in this Act. 4001 of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the Women, Infants, and Children for the first (2) The enactment into law of the applica- concurrent resolution on the budget for fis- quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of ble appropriations Act for fiscal year 2022 cal year 2022, or as being for disaster relief Agriculture shall increase the amount of a without any provision for such project or ac- pursuant to sections 4004(b)(6) and 4005(f) of cash-value voucher to an amount rec- tivity. such concurrent resolution, respectively. ommended by the National Academies of (3) December 3, 2021. (b) All references to sections 251(b)(2)(B), Science, Engineering and Medicine and ad- SEC. 107. Expenditures made pursuant to 251(b)(2)(B)(ii)(III), 251(b)(2)(C), justed for inflation for women and children this Act shall be charged to the applicable 251(b)(2)(C)(ii), 251(b)(2)(E)(ii), participants. appropriation, fund, or authorization when- 251(b)(2)(E)(i)(II), 251(b)(2)(F), and (b) Amounts made available by section 101 ever a bill in which such applicable appro- 251(b)(2)(F)(ii)(I) of the Balanced Budget and to the Department of Agriculture for ‘‘Do- priation, fund, or authorization is contained Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 mestic Food Programs—Food and Nutrition is enacted into law. U.S.C. 901(b)) shall be treated for each Service—Special Supplemental Nutrition SEC. 108. Appropriations made and funds amount incorporated by reference in this Act Program for Women, Infants, and Children made available by or authority granted pur- in the Senate as references to sections (WIC)’’ shall be apportioned at the rate for suant to this Act may be used without re- 4004(b)(1), 4004(b)(1)(B)(i), 4004(b)(3), operations necessary to accommodate the in- gard to the time limitations for submission 4004(b)(3)(B), 4004(b)(4), 4004(b)(4)(B), crease described in subsection (a). and approval of apportionments set forth in 4004(b)(5), 4004(b)(5)(B), respectively, of S. SEC. 119. Notwithstanding sections 102 and section 1513 of title 31, United States Code, Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent 104, in addition to amounts otherwise pro- but nothing in this Act may be construed to resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022, vided by section 101, amounts are provided to

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the Department of Defense for ‘‘Procure- Stat. 1681), as amended by section 4007(k) of SEC. 132. In addition to amounts otherwise ment—Other Procurement, Air Force’’ at a Public Law 114–322, shall be applied by sub- provided by section 101, an amount is pro- rate for operations of $885,000,000, for the pro- stituting ‘‘2022’’ for ‘‘2021’’ each place it ap- vided to the Department of Homeland Secu- curement of equipment for the Strategic pears. rity for ‘‘U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Microelectronic Supply program, and such (b) During the period covered by this Act, Services—Operations and Support’’ for appli- amounts may be apportioned up to the rate section 9106(g)(2) of Public Law 111–11 (Omni- cation processing, the reduction of backlogs for operations necessary to carry out such bus Public Land Management Act of 2009) within asylum, field, and service center of- procurements. shall be applied by substituting ‘‘2022’’ for fices, and support of the refugee program at SEC. 120. Amounts made available by sec- ‘‘2021’’. a rate for operations of $250,000,000: Provided, tion 101 to the Department of Defense for (c) During the period covered by this Act, That such amounts shall be in addition to ‘‘Procurement—Procurement, Defense-Wide’’ section 104(c) of the Reclamation States any other funds made available for such pur- may be apportioned up to the rate for oper- Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 poses, and shall not be construed to require ations necessary for the procurement of U.S.C. 2214(c)) shall be applied by sub- any reduction of any fee described in section Military Global Positioning System User stituting ‘‘2022’’ for ‘‘2021’’. 286(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Equipment Increment 1 Application Specific (d) During the period covered by this Act, Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)): Provided further, That Integrated Circuits. section 301 of the Reclamation States Emer- prior to the obligation of such resources, SEC. 121. Notwithstanding sections 102 and gency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 104, amounts made available by section 101 2241) shall be applied by substituting ‘‘2022’’ shall provide to the Committees on Appro- to the Department of Defense for ‘‘Research, for ‘‘2021’’. priations of the Senate and the House of Development, Test and Evaluation—Re- SEC. 125. (a) Notwithstanding section 101, Representatives an expenditure plan that search, Development, Test and Evaluation, section 506 of division D of Public Law 116– identifies backlog reduction metrics and Air Force’’ may be apportioned up to the 260 shall be applied by substituting quarterly reports on the execution of such rate of operations necessary for the acquisi- ‘‘$841,000,000’’ for ‘‘$291,000,000’’. plan. tion of real property by the United States (b) Amounts provided by this Act for ‘‘De- SEC. 133. Amounts made available by sec- Government. partment of Energy—Energy Programs— tion 101 to the Department of Homeland Se- SEC. 122. During the period covered by this Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and curity under the heading ‘‘Federal Emer- Act, the limitation at section 2208(l)(3) of Decommissioning Fund’’ may be apportioned gency Management Agency—Disaster Relief title 10, United States Code, shall not apply up to the rate for operations necessary to Fund’’ may be apportioned up to the rate for with respect to advance billing for orders for avoid disruption of continuing projects or ac- operations necessary to carry out response relief efforts related to the COVID–19 pan- tivities funded in this appropriation. and recovery activities under the Robert T. demic. (c) The Secretary of Energy shall notify Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- SEC. 123. (a) Funding provided in prior Acts the Committees on Appropriations of the sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). SEC. 134. (a) Sections 1309(a) and 1319 of the making appropriations for energy and water House of Representatives and the Senate not National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 development and related agencies for fiscal later than 3 days after each use of the au- U.S.C. 4016(a) 4026) shall be applied by sub- years 2019, 2020, and 2021 under the heading thority provided in subsection (b). stituting the date specified in section 106(3) ‘‘Department of the Interior—Bureau of Rec- SEC. 126. Notwithstanding section 101, lamation—Water and Related Resources’’ for amounts are provided for ‘‘Executive Office of this Act for ‘‘September 30, 2021’’. (b) If this Act is enacted after September carrying out section 4007 of Public Law 114– of the President and Funds Appropriated to 30, 2021, this section shall be applied as if it 322 shall be made available, in accordance the President—The White House—Salaries were in effect on September 30 2021. with that section and as recommended by and Expenses’’ at a rate for operations of SEC. 135. Amounts made available by sec- the Secretary in a letter dated July 23, 2021, $60,000,000. tion 101 for ‘‘Department of the Interior—Na- for the construction, pre-construction, or SEC. 127. Notwithstanding section 101, tional Park Service—National Recreation study of the North-of-the-Delta Off Stream amounts are provided for ‘‘General Services and Preservation’’ for heritage partnership Storage (Sites Reservoir Project), the Los Administration—Allowances and Office Staff programs may be used to provide financial Vaqueros Reservoir Phase 2 Expansion for Former Presidents’’ at a rate for oper- assistance to any national heritage area, na- Project, the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Res- ations of $5,000,000. tional heritage corridor, cultural heritage SEC. 128. Amounts made available by sec- ervoir Expansion Project, and the Del Puerto corridor, national heritage partnership, na- tion 101 for ‘‘Small Business Administra- Canyon Reservoir. tional heritage route, national heritage tion—Business Loans Program Account’’ (b) Funding provided in the Energy and canalway, and battlefields national historic may be apportioned up to the rate for oper- Water Development and Related Agencies district established as of September 1, 2021, ations necessary to accommodate increased Appropriations Act, 2021 under the heading notwithstanding any statutory sunset provi- demand for commitments for general busi- ‘‘Department of the Interior—Bureau of Rec- sion terminating the Secretary’s authority ness loans authorized under paragraphs (1) lamation—Water and Related Resources’’ for to provide assistance to any such area and through (35) of section 7(a) of the Small Busi- carrying out section 4009(a) of Public Law notwithstanding any limitation on amounts ness Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), for guarantees of 114–322 shall be made available, in accord- authorized to be appropriated with respect to trust certificates authorized by section 5(g) ance with that section and as recommended any such area: Provided, That the Commis- of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 634(g)), by the Secretary in a letter dated July 23, sion sunset provision in section 804(j) of divi- for commitments to guarantee loans under 2021, for the North Pleasant Valley Desalter sion B of H.R. 5666 (Appendix D), as amended, section 503 of the Small Business Investment Facility, the Mission Basin Groundwater Pu- as enacted into law by 13 section 1(a)(4) of Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 697), and for commit- rification Facility Well Expansion and Brine Public Law 106–554, shall be applied by sub- ments to guarantee loans for debentures Minimization Project, the Los Robles stituting the date specified in section 106(3) under section 303(b) of the Small Business In- Desalter Project, and the Regional Brackish of this Act for ‘‘September 30, 2021’’: Provided vestment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 683(b)). Water Reclamation Program, further, That the authority in section 295D of (c) Funding provided in the Energy and SEC. 129. Notwithstanding section 101, Public Law 109–338, as amended, shall con- Water Development and Related Agencies amounts are provided for ‘‘District of Colum- tinue in effect through the date specified in Appropriations Act, 2021 under the heading bia—Federal Funds—Federal Payment to the section 106(3) of this Act. ‘‘Department of the Interior—Bureau of Rec- Court Services and Offender Supervision SEC. 136. Notwithstanding subsection lamation—Water and Related Resources’’ for Agency for the District of Columbia’’ at a (c)(2)(B) of section 200303 of title 54, United carrying out section 4009(c) of Public Law rate for operations of $249,754,000: Provided, States Codes, during the period covered by 114–322 shall be made available, in accord- That the second proviso under such heading this Act amounts made available from the ance with that section and as recommended in title IV of division E of Public Law 116–260 Land and Water Conservation Fund for fiscal by the Secretary in a letter dated July 23, shall be applied by substituting ‘‘$70,574 000’’ year 2022 pursuant to subsection (a) of such 2021, for the El Paso Aquifer Storage and Re- for ‘‘$66,743,000’’. section of such title shall be allocated by the covery Using Reclaimed Water Project, the SEC. 130. Notwithstanding any other provi- Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Pure Water Soquel: Groundwater Replenish- sion of this Act, except section 106, the Dis- Agriculture, as appropriate, only for the fol- ment and Seawater Intrusion Prevention trict of Columbia may expend local funds lowing agencies and accounts, for the pur- Project, the North Water Reuse made available under the heading ‘‘District poses specified, and in the amounts specified Coalition Project, the Pure Water Oceanside of Columbia—District of Columbia Funds’’ multiplied by the percentage of fiscal year Project, the City of Santa Fe Reuse Pipeline for such programs and activities under the 2022 covered by this Act: Project, the Replenish Big Bear Project, the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, (1) ‘‘Department of the Interior—Bureau of Central Coast Blue: Recycled Water Project, 2021 (title IV of division E of Public Law 116– Land Management—Land Acquisition’’, the Harvest Water Program, the East County 260) at the rate set forth in the Fiscal Year $7,500,000, for Acquisition Management; Advanced Water Purification Program: 2022 Local Budget Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24– (2) ‘‘Department of the Interior—United Phase Two, the Ventura Water Pure Pro- 173), as modified as of the date of enactment States Fish and Wildlife Service—Land Ac- gram, and the San Juan Watershed Project. of this Act. quisition’’, $17,000,000, for Land Acquisition SEC. 124. (a) During the period covered by SEC. 131. Section 330(e)(3) of title 11, United Management, this Act, title I of Public Law 108–361 (the States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘in that (3) ‘‘Department of the Interior—National Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act) (118 fiscal year’’ at the end of the paragraph. Park Service—Land Acquisition and State

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Assistance’’, $14,500,000, for Acquisition Man- ing steps taken and planned to be taken by SEC. 146. For purposes of annual leave ac- agement; the Department to phase out the use of cumulated in fiscal year 2021, the authority (4) ‘‘Department of the Interior—Office of emergency intake sites and a detailed plan provided in section 2106 of division C of Pub- the Secretary—Departmental Operations’’, for ending the use of emergency intake sites, lic Law 116–159 shall apply to such leave by $19,000,000, for Management Services, Ap- including a timeline of major milestones and substituting ‘‘2021’’ for ‘‘2020’’ in subsections praisal and Valuation Service Offices—Fed- projections for delivered online bed capacity (a) and (d). eral Lands; by facility type: Provided further, That such SEC. 147. Activities authorized by part A of (5) ‘‘Department of Agriculture—Forest report shall include an aligned spend plan for title IV (other than under section 403(c) or Service—State and Private Forestry’’, estimated fiscal year 2022 obligations by 418) and section 1108(b) of the Social Security $6,400,000, for Administrative Funds; and major category: Provided further, That the Act shall continue through the date specified (6) ‘‘Department of Agriculture—Forest Secretary shall submit monthly reports dur- in section 106(3), in the manner authorized Service—Land Acquisition’’, $12,000,000, for ing fiscal year 2022 to the Committees on Ap- for fiscal year 2021, and out of any money in Acquisition Management. propriations on all obligations and expendi- the Treasury of the United States not other- SEC. 137. (a) In addition to amounts pro- tures incurred by the Department for car- wise appropriated, there are hereby appro- vided by section 101, amounts are provided rying out such sections 462 and 235: Provided priated such sums as may be necessary for for ‘‘Department of Health and Human Serv- further, That such amount is designated by such purpose. ices—Indian Health Service—Indian Health the Congress as being for an emergency re- SEC. 148. Section 114(f) of the Higher Edu- Services’’ at a rate for operations of quirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011c(f)) shall be $22,080,000, for an additional amount for costs section 4001(b) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Con- applied by substituting the date specified in of staffing and operating facilities that were gress), the concurrent resolution on the section 106(3) of this Act for ‘‘September 30, opened, renovated, or expanded in fiscal budget for fiscal year 2022. 2021’’. SEC. 149. Section 458(a)(4) of the Higher years 2021 and 2022, and such amounts may SEC. 142. Amounts made available by sec- be apportioned up to the rate for operations tion 101 for ‘‘Department of Health and Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087h(a)(4)) necessary to staff and operate such facilities. Human Services—Administration for Chil- shall be applied through the date specified in (b) In addition to amounts provided by sec- dren and Families—Refugee and Entrant As- section 106(3) of this Act by substituting tion 101, amounts are provided for ‘‘Depart- sistance’’ may be apportioned up to the rate ‘‘2022’’ for ‘‘2021’’. SEC. 150. Notwithstanding section 101, sec- ment of Health and Human Services—Indian for operations necessary to carry out section tion 116 of division J of Public Law 116–260 Health Service—Indian Health Facilities’’ at 462 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and shall be applied during the period covered by a rate for operations of $2,261,000, for an addi- section 235 of the William Wilberforce Traf- this Act by substituting ‘‘fifth fiscal year’’ tional amount for costs of staffing and oper- ficking Victims Protection Reauthorization for ’’fourth fiscal year’’. ating facilities that were opened, renovated, Act of 2008, and up to the rate for operations or expanded in fiscal years 2021 and 2022, and SEC. 151. During the period covered by this necessary for activities authorized by sec- Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may such amounts may be apportioned up to the tion 414 of the Immigration and Nationality transfer up to $193,500,000 of the unobligated rate for operations necessary to staff and op- Act and section 501 of the Refugee Education balances from amounts made available for erate such facilities. Assistance Act of 1980. fiscal year 2021 under the heading ‘‘Veterans SEC. 138. In addition to amounts otherwise SEC. 143. Not later than 90 days after the Health Administration—Medical Services’’ provided by section 101, for ‘‘Department of date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 in title II of division F of the Further Con- Health and Human Services—Centers for Dis- days thereafter through fiscal year 2022, the solidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public ease Control and Prevention—Environmental Secretary of Health and Human Services Law 116–94), or in section 8002 of title VIII of Health’’, there is appropriated $1,500,000, for shall provide a report to the Committees on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub- an additional amount for fiscal year 2022, to Appropriations of the House of Representa- lic Law 117–2) to the following accounts of remain available until September 30, 2022, for tives and the Senate on (1) the total number the Department in the amounts specified: the Vessel Sanitation Program. of children that the Office of Refugee Reset- (1) ‘‘Veterans Benefits Administration— SEC. 139. (a) Funds made available in Pub- tlement has released to sponsors living in General Operating Expenses, Veterans Bene- lic Law 114–113 to the accounts of the Na- the United States, disaggregated by State, fits Administration’’, up to $178,000,000; tional Institutes of Health that were avail- and (2) the number of children that the Of- (2) ‘‘Departmental Adininistration—Board able for obligation through fiscal year 2016 fice of Refugee Resettlement has released to of Veterans Appeals’’, up to $5,800,000; and and were obligated for multi-year research sponsors living in the United States for (3) ‘‘Departmental Administration—Infor- grants shall be available through fiscal year whom the Office of Refugee Resettlement mation Technology Systems’’, up to 2022 for the liquidation of valid obligations has successfully conducted safety and wel- $9,700,000: Provided, That the transferred incurred in fiscal year 2016 if the Director of fare checks, and provided post-release serv- amounts shall be used, in addition to any the National Institutes of Health determines ices as appropriate, for the most recent quar- other amounts available for such purposes, the project suffered an interruption of ac- ter such data are available. for personnel costs and other expenses to im- tivities attributable to COVID–19. SEC. 144. Not later than 10 days after the plement the interim final rule entitled ‘‘Pre- (b)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary sumptive Service Connection for Respiratory shall become effective immediately upon en- of Health and Human Services shall provide Conditions Due to Exposure to Particulate actment of this Act. a report to the Committees on Appropria- Matter’’, published on August 5, 2021 (86 FR (2) If this Act is enacted after September tions of the House of Representatives and 42724), and any revisions to such rule. 30, 2021, this section shall be applied as if it the Senate, and disclose on a publicly avail- SEC. 152. Amounts made available by sec- were in effect on September 30, 2021. able website, on all transfers made for car- tion 101 to United States Government-funded SEC. 140. In addition to amounts provided rying out section 462 of the Homeland Secu- entities for ‘‘Related Agency—United States by section 101, amounts are provided for ‘‘De- rity Act of 2002 or section 235 of the William Agency for Global Media—International partment of Health and Human Services— Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Broadcasting Operations’’, ’’Related Pro- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Reauthorization Act of 2008 during fiscal grams—The Asia Foundation’’, ‘‘Related Administration—Mental Health’’ at a rate year 2021. This report shall include: (1) a list Programs—United States Institute of for operations of $77,621,000 for an additional of the source of funds transferred by public Peace’’, and ‘‘Related Programs—National amount for carrying out section 520E–3 of law; (2) the program, project, or activity Endowment for Democracy’’ may be appor- the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. funds were transferred from and the cor- tioned up to the rate for operations nec- 290bb–36c), and such amounts may be appor- responding amount that was transferred; (3) essary to support the evacuation of Afghan tioned up to the rate for operations nec- date of transfer; (4) the number of children journalists and other Afghan employees of essary to operate and maintain the National referred to the Office of Refugee Resettle- such entities, following consultation with Suicide Prevention Lifeline program. ment (ORR) by month for fiscal year 2021; the Committees on Appropriations. SEC. 141. In addition to amounts otherwise and (5) the age distribution of the children SEC. 153. Section 21009 of the Coronavirus provided by this Act, for ‘‘Department of referred to ORR by month for fiscal year Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Health and Human Services—Administration 2021; Provided, That the report shall be up- (Public Law 116–136) shall continue in effect for Children and Families—Refugee and En- dated every 30 days throughout fiscal year through the date specified in section 106(3) of trant Assistance’’, there is appropriated 2022. this Act. $2,500,000,000, for an additional amount for SEC. 145. During the period covered by this SEC. 154. Amounts made available by sec- fiscal year 2022, to remain available until Act, for services furnished under the Com- tion 101 to the United States International September 30, 2024, to carry out section 462 of munity Services Block Grant Act (‘‘CSBG Development Finance Corporation for ‘‘Cor- the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and sec- Act’’) with funds made available by this Act, porate Capital Account’’ and paid to the tion 235 of the William Wilberforce Traf- by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ‘‘Program Account’’ shall be available for ficking Victims Protection Reauthorization (Public Law 116–260), or by the Coronavirus the costs of modifying loans and loan guar- Act of 2008: Provided, That not later than No- Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act antees transferred to the Corporation pursu- vember 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and (Public Law 116–136), States may apply the ant to section 1463 of the BUILD Act of 2018 Human Services shall submit to the Commit- last sentence of section 673(2) of the CSBG (division F of Public Law 115–254): Provided, tees on Appropriations of the House of Rep- Act by substituting ‘‘200 percent’’ for ‘‘125 That such costs shall be as defined in section resentatives and the Senate a report detail- percent’’. 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

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SEC. 155. Section 1334 of the Foreign Affairs partment of Agriculture—Agricultural Pro- be in addition to amounts otherwise avail- Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (22 grams—Processing, Research and Mar- able for such purposes. U.S.C. 6553) shall be applied by substituting keting—Office of the Secretary’’, as last TITLE II amended by section 791(c) of title VII of divi- the date specified in section 106(3) of this Act DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE for ‘‘October 1, 2021’’. sion B of the Further Consolidated Appro- SEC. 156. Notwithstanding section 101, priations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116–94: Pro- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND amounts are provided for ‘‘Department of vided further, That notwithstanding section TECHNOLOGY Transportation—Office of the Secretary— 760.1503(j) of title 7 of the Code of Federal SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND Payments to Air Carriers’’ at a rate for oper- Regulations, in the event that a processor SERVICES ations of $247,700,000, and such amounts may described in the preceding proviso does not For an additional amount for ‘‘Scientific be apportioned up to the rate for operations elect to receive payments under such clause, and Technical Research and Services’’ for necessary to maintain Essential Air Service the Secretary shall make direct payments to necessary expenses to carry out investiga- program operations. producers under this heading in this Act: tions of building failures pursuant to the Na- SEC. 157. Amounts made available by sec- Provided further, That of the amounts pro- tional Construction Safety Team Act of 2002 tion 101 to the Department of Housing and vided under this heading in this Act, not (15 U.S.C. 7301), $22,000,000, to remain avail- Urban Development in the third paragraph more than one percent of the funds provided able until September 30, 2023. under the heading ‘‘Public and Indian Hous- herein may be used for administrative costs, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ing—Native American Programs’’ may be ap- including for streamlining the application ADMINISTRATION portioned up to the rate for operations nec- process and easing the burden on county of- essary to accommodate demand for guaran- fice employees, to carry out the matter OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES teed notes and other obligations as author- under this heading in this Act: Provided fur- For an additional amount for ‘‘Operations, ized by title VI of the Native American ther That, except as otherwise provided Research, and Facilities’’ for necessary ex- Housing Assistance and Self-Determination under this heading in this Act, the Secretary penses related to the consequences of hurri- Act of 1996. shall impose payment limitations consistent canes and of wildfires in calendar years 2020 This division may be cited as the ‘‘Con- with section 760.1507 of title 7, Code of Fed- and 2021, $92,834,000, to remain available tinuing Appropriations Act, 2022’’. eral Regulations (as in effect on the date of until September 30, 2023, as follows: DIVISION B—DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLE- enactment of this Act: Provided further, (1) $4,709,000 for repair and replacement of MENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 That, in the case of specialty crops or high observing assets, real property, and equip- value crops, as determined by the Secretary, ment; The following sums are appropriated, out the Secretary shall impose payment limita- (2) $3,425,000 for marine debris assessment of any money in the Treasury not otherwise tions consistent with section 760.1507(a)(2) of and removal; appropriated, for the fiscal year ending Sep- title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in ef- (3) $4,700,000 for mapping, charting, and ge- tember 30, 2022, and for other purposes, fect on January 1, 2019) Provided further, odesy services; namely: That, with respect to the payment limita- (4) $35,000,000 to improve: (A) hurricane in- TITLE I tions described under this heading in this tensity and track forecasting, including DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Act, the Secretary shall apply separate pay- through deployment of unmanned ocean ob- AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS ment limits for each of 2020 and 2021: Pro- serving platforms and enhanced data assimi- PROCESSING, RESEARCH AND MARKETING vided further, That the total amount of pay- lation; and (B) precipitation and flood pre- ments received under this heading in this diction, forecasting, and mitigation capabili- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Act and applicable policies of crop insurance ties; For an additional amount for the ‘‘Office of under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 (5) $20,000,000 to improve wildfire research, the Secretary’’, $10,000,000,000, which shall U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or the Non-insured Crop prediction, detection, forecasting, moni- remain available until December 31, 2023, for Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) under toring, data management, and communica- necessary expenses related to losses of crops section 196 of the Federal Agriculture Im- tion and engagement; and (including milk, on-farm stored commod- provement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. (6) $25,000,000 for Title IX Fund grants as ities, crops prevented from planting in 2020 7333) (minus any premiums or fees paid for authorized under section 906(c) of division O and 2021, and harvested adulterated wine such coverages) shall not exceed 90 percent of Public Law 114–113: grapes), trees, bushes, and vines, as a con- of the loss as determined by the Secretary: Provided, That the National Oceanic and sequence of droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, Provided further, That the total amount of Atmospheric Administration shall submit a floods, derechos, excessive heat, winter payments received under this heading in this spending plan to the Committees on Appro- storms, freeze, including a polar vortex, Act for producers who did not obtain a policy priations of the House of Representatives smoke exposure, quality losses of crops, and or plan of insurance for an insurable com- and the Senate within 45 days after the date excessive moisture occurring in calendar modity for the applicable crop year under of enactment of this Act. years 2020 and 2021 under such terms and con- the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION ditions as determined by the Secretary: Pro- et seq.) for the crop incurring the losses or For an additional amount for ‘‘Procure- vided, That, with respect to smoke tainted did not file the required paperwork and pay wine grapes, the loss (including a quality ment, Acquisition and Construction’’ for the service fee by the applicable State filing necessary expenses related to the con- loss) of such crop during the coverage period deadline for a noninsurable commodity for due to wildfire, as determined by the Sec- sequences of hurricanes and of wildfires in the applicable crop year under NAP for the calendar years 2020 and 2021, $52,205,000, to re- retary, is considered a qualified loss: Pro- crop incurring the losses shall not exceed 70 vided further, That losses due to drought main available until September 30, 2024, as percent of the loss as determined by the Sec- follows: shall only be eligible under this heading in retary: Provided further, That producers re- this Act if any area within the county in (1) $2,205,000 for repair and replacement of ceiving payments under this heading in this observing assets, real property, and equip- which the loss occurs was rated by the U.S. Act, as determined by the Secretary, shall be Drought Monitor as having a D2 (Severe ment; and required to purchase crop insurance where (2) $50,000,000 for improvements to oper- Drought) for eight consecutive weeks or a D3 crop insurance is available for the next two (Extreme Drought) or higher level of drought ational and research weather and climate available crop years and producers receiving supercomputing and dissemination infra- intensity during the applicable calendar payments under this heading in this Act years: Provided further, That of the amounts structure, observing assets, and satellites, shall be required to purchase coverage under along with associated ground systems, used provided under this heading in this Act, the NAP where crop insurance is not available in Secretary shall use $750,000,000 to provide as- for hurricane intensity and track prediction; the next available crop years, as determined precipitation and flood prediction, fore- sistance to producers of livestock, as deter- by the Secretary: Provided further, That not mined by the Secretary of Agriculture, for casting, and mitigation; and wildfire re- later than 120 days after the end of fiscal search, prediction, detection, forecasting, losses incurred during calendar year 2021 due year 2021, the Secretary shall submit a re- to drought or wildfires: Provided further, and monitoring: port to the Congress specifying the type, Provided, That the National Oceanic and That at the election of a processor eligible amount, and method of such assistance by Atmospheric Administration shall submit a for a loan under section 156 of the Federal state and territory. spending plan to the Committees on Appro- Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION priations of the House of Representatives 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272) or a cooperative processor PROGRAMS and the Senate within 45 days after the date of dairy, the Secretary shall make payments of enactment of this Act. for losses in 2021 to such processors (to be NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE paid to producer members, as determined by WATERSHED AND FLOOD PREVENTION FISHERIES DISASTER ASSISTANCE such processors) in lieu of payments to pro- OPERATIONS For an additional amount for ‘‘Fisheries ducers and under the same terms and condi- For an additional amount for ‘‘Watershed Disaster Assistance’’ for necessary expenses tions as payments made to processors pursu- and Flood Prevention Operations’’ for nec- associated with the mitigation of fishery dis- ant to title I of the Additional Supplemental essary expenses for the Emergency Water- asters, $200,000,000, to remain available until Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 shed Protection Program, $275,000,000, to re- expended: Provided, That such funds shall be (Public Law 116–20) under the heading ‘‘De- main available until expended, which shall used for mitigating the effects of commercial

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fishery failures and fishery resource disas- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE ther, That up to $65,000,000 of the amounts ters declared by the Secretary of Commerce, For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation made available under this heading in this including those declared by the Secretary to and Maintenance, Air Force’’, $330,000,000, to Act shall be used for continuing authorities be a direct result of hurricanes in calendar remain available until September 30, 2022, for projects to reduce the risk of flooding and years 2020 and 2021. necessary expenses related to the con- storm damage: Provided further, That any SCIENCE sequences of Winter Storm Uri occurring in projects using funding appropriated under this heading in this Act shall be initiated NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE calendar year 2021. only after non-Federal interests have en- ADMINISTRATION GENERAL PROVISION—THIS TITLE tered into binding agreements with the Sec- CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SEC. 1301. Notwithstanding any other pro- retary requiring, where applicable, the non- COMPLIANCE AND RESTORATION vision of law, funds provided by this title Federal interests to pay 100 percent of the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) shall only be for the purposes specified, and operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, For an additional amount for ‘‘Construc- shall not be subject to any transfer author- and rehabilitation costs of the project and to tion and Environmental Compliance and ity provided by law. hold and save the United States free from Restoration’’ for repair at National Aero- TITLE IV damages due to the construction or oper- nautics and Space Administration facilities CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL ation and maintenance of the project, except damaged by Hurricanes Zeta and Ida, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY for damages due to the fault or negligence of $321,400,000, to remain available until ex- the United States or its contractors: Pro- pended: Provided, That up to 15 percent of INVESTIGATIONS vided further, That of the amounts made such amount may be transferred to ‘‘Explo- For an additional amount for ‘‘Investiga- available under this heading in this Act, ration’’ for necessary expenses related to tions’’ for necessary expenses related to the such sums as are necessary to cover the Fed- flight hardware, tooling, production and completion, or initiation and completion, of eral share of construction costs for facilities schedule delays caused by Hurricane Ida: flood and storm damage reduction, including under the Dredged Material Disposal Facili- Provided further, That except as provided in shore protection, studies that are currently ties Program shall be derived from the gen- the preceding proviso, the amounts appro- authorized or that are authorized after the eral fund of the Treasury: Provided further, priated under this heading in this Act shall date of enactment of this Act, to reduce risk That the Assistant Secretary of the Army not be available for transfer under any trans- from future floods and hurricanes, at full for Civil Works shall provide a monthly re- fer authority provided for the National Aero- Federal expense, $100,000,000, to remain avail- port directly to the Committees on Appro- nautics and Space Administration in an ap- able until expended: Provided, That funds priations of the House of Representatives propriation Act for fiscal year 2022. made available under this heading in this and the Senate detailing the allocation and NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Act shall be for high-priority studies of obligation of these funds, beginning not later projects in States with a major disaster de- MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES than 60 days after the date of enactment of clared due to Hurricane Ida pursuant to the CONSTRUCTION this Act. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES For an additional amount for ‘‘Major Re- gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) For an additional amount for ‘‘Mississippi search Equipment and Facilities Construc- in fiscal year 2021: Provided further, That the River and Tributaries’’ for necessary ex- tion’’ for necessary expenses related to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil penses to address emergency situations at National Science Foundation Regional Class Works shall provide a monthly report di- Corps of Engineers projects, and to con- Research Vessel construction impacted by rectly to the Committees on Appropriations struct, and rehabilitate and repair damages Hurricane Ida, $25,000,000, to remain avail- of the House of Representatives and the Sen- to Corps of Engineers projects, caused by able until expended. ate detailing the allocation and obligation of natural disasters, $868,000,000, to remain RELATED AGENCIES these funds, including new studies selected available until expended: Provided, That of LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION to be initiated using funds provided under the amounts made available under this head- this heading in this Act, beginning not later PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES ing in this Act, such sums as are necessary than 60 days after the date of enactment of CORPORATION to cover the Federal share of eligible oper- this Act. For an additional amount for ‘‘Payment to ation and maintenance costs for coastal har- the Legal Services Corporation’’ to carry out CONSTRUCTION bors and channels, and for inland harbors the purposes of the Legal Services Corpora- For an additional amount for ‘‘Construc- shall be derived from the general fund of the tion Act by providing for necessary expenses tion’’ for necessary expenses, $3,000,000,000, to Treasury: Provided further, That of the related to the consequences of hurricanes, remain available until expended, to con- amounts made available under this heading wildfires, other extreme weather, and earth- struct flood and storm damage reduction, in- in this Act, $500,000,000 shall be available to quakes that occurred during calendar years cluding shore protection, projects that are construct flood and storm damage reduction 2020 and 2021, $40,000,000, to remain available currently authorized or that are authorized projects that are currently authorized or until September 30, 2022: Provided, That none after the date of enactment of this Act, and that are authorized after the date of enact- of the funds appropriated in this Act to the flood and storm damage reduction, including ment of this Act in States with a major dis- Legal Services Corporation shall be expended shore protection, projects that have signed aster declared due to Hurricane Ida pursuant for any purpose prohibited or limited by, or Chief’s Reports as of the date of enactment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and contrary to any of the provisions of, sections of this Act or that are studied using funds Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 506 of Public Law provided under the heading ‘‘Investigations’’ seq.) in fiscal year 2021: Provided further, 105–119, and all funds appropriated in this if the Secretary determines such projects to That the provisions of section 902 of the Act to the Legal Services Corporation shall be technically feasible, economically justi- Water Resources Development Act of 1986 be subject to the same terms and conditions fied, and environmentally acceptable: Pro- shall not apply to the construction of set forth in such sections, except that all ref- vided, That of such amount, $1,500,000,000 projects, including initial construction or erences in sections 502 and 503 to 1997 and shall be available for such projects in States periodic nourishment, completed using fund- 1998 shall be deemed to refer instead to 2021 with a major disaster declared due to Hurri- ing under this heading in this Act: Provided and 2022, respectively, and except that sec- cane Ida pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford further, That to the extent that ongoing con- tions 501 and 503 of Public Law 104–134 (ref- Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance struction projects are constructed using erenced by Public Law 105–119) shall not Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) in fiscal year 2021: funding provided under this heading in this apply to the amount made available under Provided further, That the provisions of sec- Act, such construction shall be at full Fed- this heading: Provided further, That, for the tion 902 of the Water Resources Development eral expense: Provided further, That for any purposes of this Act, the Legal Services Cor- Act of 1986 shall not apply to the construc- projects using funding provided under this poration shall be considered an agency of the tion of projects, including initial construc- heading in this Act, the non-Federal cash United States. tion or periodic nourishment, completed contribution for projects other than ongoing TITLE III using funding under this heading in this Act: construction projects shall be financed in ac- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Provided further, That the completion of on- cordance with the provisions of section DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—MILITARY going construction projects receiving fund- 103(k) of Public Law 99–662 over a period of 30 ing provided under this heading in this Act years from the date of completion of the OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE shall be at full Federal expense with respect project or separable element: Provided fur- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY to such funds: Provided further, That for any ther, That any projects using funding appro- For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation projects using funding provided under this priated under this heading in this Act shall and Maintenance, Navy’’, $565,000,000, to re- heading in this Act, the non-Federal cash be initiated only after non-Federal interests main available until September 30, 2022, for contribution for projects other than ongoing have entered into binding agreements with necessary expenses related to the con- construction projects shall be financed in ac- the Secretary requiring, where applicable, sequences of severe storms, straight-line cordance with the provisions of section the non-Federal interests to pay 100 percent winds, flooding, tornadoes, earthquakes, 103(k) of Public Law 99–662 over a period of 30 of the operation, maintenance, repair, re- wildfires, and hurricanes occurring in cal- years from the date of completion of the placement, and rehabilitation costs of the endar years 2020 and 2021. project or separable element: Provided fur- project and to hold and save the United

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ENFORCEMENT repairs, and other activities in response to TITLE VI For an additional amount for ‘‘Offshore such disasters, as authorized by law, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Safety and Environmental Enforcement’’, $826,000,000, to remain available until ex- PROTECTION, PREPAREDNESS, $223,000, to remain available until expended, pended: Provided, That funding utilized for RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY for necessary expenses related to the con- authorized shore protection projects shall re- FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY sequences of calendar year 2019, 2020 and 2021 store such projects to the full project profile wildfires, hurricanes and natural disasters. at full Federal expense: Provided further, FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS That the Assistant Secretary of the Army For an additional amount for ‘‘Federal As- for Civil Works shall provide a monthly re- sistance’’, $50,000,000, to remain available CONSTRUCTION port directly to the Committees on Appro- until September 30, 2022, for emergency man- For an additional amount for ‘‘Construc- priations of the House of Representatives agement performance grants under the Na- tion’’, $452,000, to remain available until ex- and the Senate detailing the allocation and tional Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. pended, for necessary expenses related to the obligation of these funds, beginning not later 4001 et seq.), the Robert T. Stafford Disaster consequences of calendar year 2019, 2020, and than 60 days after the date of enactment of Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 2021 wildfires, hurricanes and other natural this Act. U.S.C. 5121), the Earthquake Hazards Reduc- disasters. EXPENSES tion Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7701), section 762 of DEPARTMENT-WIDE PROGRAMS title 6, United States Code, and Reorganiza- WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT For an additional amount for ‘‘Expenses’’ tion Plan No. 3 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). for necessary expenses to administer and (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) oversee the obligation and expenditure of GENERAL PROVISION—THIS TITLE For an additional amount for ‘‘Wildland amounts provided in this Act for the Corps of SEC. 1601. (a) Repayments of the remaining Fire Management’’, $100,000,000, to remain Engineers, $30,000,000, to remain available balances of all loans, as of September 30, available until expended, for necessary ex- until expended: Provided, That the Assistant 2021, by the Federal Emergency Management penses related to wildfires: Provied, That of Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall Agency under section 417 of the Robert T. the amounts provided under this heading in provide a monthly report directly to the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- this Act, $55,000,000 shall be for hazardous Committees on Appropriations of the House sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5184) are hereby can- fuels management activities: Provided fur- of Representatives and the Senate detailing celled. ther, That of the amounts provided under the allocation and obligation of these funds, (b) Of the unobligated balances available this heading in this Act, $45,000,000, shall be beginning not later than 60 days after the to the Department of Homeland Security for for burned area recovery. date of enactment of this Act. ‘‘Federal Emergency Management Agency— RELATED AGENCIES DEPARTMENT OF Disaster Relief Fund’’, such sums as are nec- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AGRICULTURE essary may be transferred to the Disaster FOREST SERVICE CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT Assistance Direct Loan Program Account for FOREST SERVICE OPERATIONS CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACCOUNT carrying out subsection (a). For an additional amount for ‘‘Forest For an additional amount for ‘‘Central (c) Each amount repurposed or transferred Service Operations’’, $105,000,000, to remain Utah Project Completion Account’’, by this section that was previously des- available until expended, for necessary ex- $10,000,000 to be deposited into the Utah Rec- ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- penses related to the consequences of cal- lamation Mitigation and Conservation Ac- quirement or as being for disaster relief pur- endar year 2019, 2020, and 2021 wildfires, hur- count for use by the Utah Reclamation Miti- suant to the Balanced Budget and Emer- ricanes and other natural disasters. gation and Conservation Commission, to re- gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 or a concur- main available until expended, for expenses rent resolution on the budget is designated FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH necessary in carrying out fire remediation by the Congress as an emergency require- For an additional amount for ‘‘Forest and activities for wildfires. ment pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and sec- Rangeland Research’’, $25,000,000, to remain tion 4001(b), or as being for disaster relief available until expended, for necessary ex- BUREAU OF RECLAMATION pursuant to section 4004(b)(6) and section penses related to the consequences of cal- WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 4005(f), respectively, of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th endar year 2019, 2020, and 2021 wildfires, hur- For an additional amount for ‘‘Water and Congress), the concurrent resolution on the ricanes and other natural disasters for the Related Resources’’, $210,000,000, to remain budget for fiscal year 2022. forest inventory and analysis program.

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STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY sition at level II of the Executive Schedule disaster relief, long-term recovery, restora- For an additional amount for ‘‘State and under section 5313 of title 5, United States tion of infrastructure and housing, economic Private Forestry’’, $50,000,000, to remain Code, as in effect at the end of such calendar revitalization, and mitigation, in the most available until expended, for necessary ex- year. impacted and distressed areas resulting from penses related to the consequences of cal- (2) For purposes of applying this subsection a major disaster that occurred in 2020 or 2021 endar year 2019, 2020, and 2021 wildfires, hur- to an employee who would otherwise be sub- pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster ricanes and other natural disasters. ject to the premium pay limits established Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 under section 5547 of title 5, United States U.S.C. 5121 et seq.): Provided, That amounts NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM Code, ’’premium pay’’ means the premium made available under this heading in this For an additional amount for ‘‘National pay paid under the provisions of law cited in Act shall be awarded directly to the State, Forest System’’, $710,000,000, to remain avail- section 5547(a). unit of general local government, or Indian able until expended: Provided, That of the (3) For purposes of applying this subsection tribe (as such term is defined in section 102 amounts provided under this heading in this to an employee under a premium pay limit of the Housing and Community Development Act, $535,000,000 shall be for necessary ex- established under an authority other than Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302)) at the discretion penses related to the consequences of cal- section 5547 of title 5, United States Code, of the Secretary: Provided further, That the endar year 2019, 2020, and 2021 wildfires, hur- the agency responsible for administering Secretary shall allocate, using the best ricanes and other natural disasters, includ- such limit shall determine what payments available data, an amount equal to the total ing no less than $175,000,000 for high priority are considered premium pay. estimate for unmet needs for qualifying dis- post-wildfire restoration for watershed pro- (4) For the purpose of applying this sub- asters under this heading in this Act: Pro- tection, critical habitat, and burned area re- section, ‘‘basic pay’’ includes any applicable vided further, That any final allocation for covery: Provided further, That of the amounts locality-based comparability payment under the total estimate for unmet need made provided under this heading in this Act, section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, available under the preceding proviso shall $175,000,000 shall be for hazardous fuels miti- any applicable special rate supplement under include an additional amount of 15 percent of gation. section 5305 of such title, or any equivalent such estimate for additional mitigation: Pro- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE payment under a similar provision of law. vided further, That of the amounts made For an additional amount for ‘‘Capital Im- (e) This section shall take effect as if en- available under this heading in this Act, no provement and Maintenance’’, $470,000,000, to acted on January 1, 2021. less than $1,610,000,000 shall be allocated for remain available until expended, for nec- (f) If application of this section results in major declared disasters that occurred in essary expenses related to the consequences the payment of additional premium pay to a 2020 within 30 days of the date of enactment of calendar year 2019, 2020, and 2021 wildfires, covered employee of a type that is normally of this Act: Provided further, That the Sec- hurricanes and other natural disasters. creditable as basic pay for retirement or any retary shall not prohibit the use of amounts made available under this heading in this GENERAL PROVISION—THIS TITLE other purpose, that additional pay shall not— Act for non-Federal share as authorized by SEC. 1701. (a)(1) If services performed by (1) be considered to be basic pay of the cov- section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Commu- the designated employees under paragraph ered employee for any purpose; or nity Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. (2) of this subsection at the Department of (2) be used in computing a lump-sum pay- 5305(a)(9)): Provided further, That of the the Interior or the Department of Agri- ment to the covered employee for accumu- amounts made available under this heading culture during 2021 are determined by the lated and accrued annual leave under section in this Act, grantees may establish grant Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of 5551 or section 5552 of title 5, United States programs to assist small businesses for Agriculture, as applicable, to be primarily Code, or other similar provision of law. working capital purposes to aid in recovery: related to emergency wildland fire suppres- (g) Not later than 45 days after the date of Provided further, That as a condition of draw- sion activities, any premium pay for such enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the ing funds for any activity other than general services shall be disregarded in calculating Interior and Secretary of Agriculture shall administration, the Secretary shall certify the aggregate of such employee’s basic pay in advance that such grantee has in place jointly provide to the Committees on Appro- and premium pay for purposes of a limita- proficient financial controls and procure- priations of the House of Representatives tion under section 5547(a) of title 5, United ment processes and has established adequate and the Senate, the Senate Committee on States Code, or under any other provision of procedures to prevent any duplication of Agriculture Nutrition and Forestry, the law, whether such employee’s pay is paid on benefits as defined by section 312 of the Rob- House of Representatives Committee on Ag- a biweekly or calendar year basis. Any serv- ert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- riculture, the Senate Committee on Energy ices during 2021 that generate payments pay- gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5155), to en- and Natural Resources, the House of Rep- able in 2022 shall be disregarded in applying sure timely expenditure of funds, to main- resentatives Committee on Natural Re- this subsection. tain comprehensive websites regarding all sources, Senate Committee on Homeland Se- (2) The premium pay waiver under para- disaster recovery activities assisted with curity and Governmental Affairs, and the graph (1) of this subsection shall apply to in- amounts made available under this heading House of Representatives Committee on dividuals serving as wildland firefighters and in this Act, and to detect and prevent waste, Oversight and Reform, a framework to mod- as fire management response officials, in- fraud, and abuse of funds: Provided further, ernize the wildland firefighting workforce cluding regional fire directors, deputy re- That with respect to any such duplication of beginning in fiscal year 2022. gional fire directors, agency officials who di- benefits, the Secretary shall act in accord- rectly oversee fire operations, and fire man- TITLE VIII ance with section 1210 of Public Law 115–254 agement officers, and individuals serving on DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (132 Stat. 3442) and section 312 of the Robert incident management teams (IMTs), at the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), at Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5155): Provided fur- FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Geographic Area Coordinating Centers ther, That the Secretary shall require grant- (GACCs), and at Operations centers. For an additional amount for ‘‘Facilities ees to maintain on a public website informa- (3) The Departments of the Interior and and Equipment’’, $100,000,000, to remain tion containing common reporting criteria Agriculture shall provide a report to Con- available until September 30, 2024, for nec- established by the Department that permits gress detailing the number of positions, in- essary expenses related to the consequences individuals and entities awaiting assistance cluding by occupation, grade, and the aggre- of Hurricane Ida. and the general public to see how all grant gate pay by type of pay for each individual FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION funds are used, including copies of all rel- who receives pay authorized under sub- EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM evant procurement documents, including grantee administrative contracts and details section (a)(1). For an additional amount for the ‘‘Emer- (b) Any overtime pay for services described of ongoing procurement processes, as deter- gency Relief Program’’ as authorized under in subsection (a) that is payable under an au- mined by the Secretary: Provided further, section 125 of title 23, United States Code, thority outside of title 5, United States That prior to the obligation of funds a grant- $2,600,000,000, to remain available until ex- Code, shall be disregarded in calculating any ee shall submit a plan to the Secretary for pended. annual limit on the amount of overtime pay approval detailing the proposed use of all payable in 2021. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN funds, including criteria for eligibility and (c) Any pay that is disregarded under ei- DEVELOPMENT how the use of these funds will address long- ther subsection (a) or (b) shall be disregarded COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT term recovery and restoration of infrastruc- in calculating such employee’s aggregate ture and housing, economic revitalization, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND pay for purposes of applying the limitation and mitigation in the most impacted and dis- in section 5307 of title 5, United States Code, (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) tressed areas: Provided further, That such during 2021. For an additional amount for ‘‘Community funds may not be used for activities reim- (d)(1) Pay that is disregarded under sub- Development Fund’’, $5,000,000,000, to remain bursable by, or for which funds are made section (a) or (b) shall not cause the aggre- available until expended, for necessary ex- available by, the Federal Emergency Man- gate of the employee’s basic pay and pre- penses for activities authorized under title I agement Agency or the Army Corps of Engi- mium pay for the applicable calendar year to of the Housing and Community Development neers: Provided further, That funds allocated exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a po- Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) related to under this heading in this Act shall not be

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Notwithstanding any other pro- ministering the amounts made available the authority under this heading in this Act vision of law, funds provided by this title under this heading in this Act, the Secretary and allocations for disaster recovery in any shall only be for the purposes specified, and of Housing and Urban Development may prior or future Acts: Provided further, That of shall not be subject to any transfer author- waive, or specify alternative requirements the amounts made available under this head- ity provided by law. for, any provision of any statute or regula- ing in this Act, up to $5,500,000 shall be trans- SEC. 2203. The Inspector General of the De- tion that the Secretary administers in con- ferred to ‘‘Department of Housing and Urban partment of Defense shall carry out reviews nection with the obligation by the Secretary Development—Program Office Salaries and of the activities of the Department of De- or the use by the recipient of these funds (ex- Expenses—Community Planning and Devel- fense to transport and care for Afghans, in- cept for requirements related to fair housing, cluding but not limited to, the humane opment’’ for necessary costs, including infor- nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the treatment and living conditions of Afghans mation technology costs, of administering environment), if the Secretary finds that at any Department of Defense facility; the and overseeing the obligation and expendi- good cause exists for the waiver or alter- use of funds by the Department of Defense to ture of amounts made available under the native requirement and such waiver or alter- support such persons, including the moni- heading ‘‘Community Development Fund’’ in native requirement would not be incon- toring of potential waste, fraud, or abuse of this Act or any prior or future Act that sistent with the overall purpose of title I of such funds; and any related issues that the makes amounts available for purposes re- the Housing and Community Development Inspector General may direct: Provided, That lated to major disasters under such heading. Act of 1974: Provided further, That, notwith- the Inspector General shall provide to the standing the preceding proviso, recipients of TITLE IX congressional defense committees periodic funds provided under this heading in this Act GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS ACT updates on such oversight efforts and a writ- that use such funds to supplement Federal SEC. 1901. Each amount appropriated or ten report to such committees not later than assistance provided under section 402, 403, made available by this Act is in addition to 60 days after the date of enactment of this 404, 406, 407, 408(c)(4), or 502 of the Robert T. amounts otherwise appropriated for the fis- Act. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- SEC. 2204. Title IX of division C of Public cal year involved. sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) may Law 116–260 is amended under the heading SEC. 1902. No part of any appropriation adopt, without review or public comment, ‘‘Afghanistan Security Forces Fund’’ by in- contained in this Act shall remain available any environmental review, approval, or per- serting the following before the penultimate for obligation beyond the current fiscal year mit performed by a Federal agency, and such proviso: ‘‘Provided further, That the Sec- unless expressly so provided herein. adoption shall satisfy the responsibilities of retary of Defense may obligate and expend SEC. 1903. Unless otherwise provided for by the recipient with respect to such environ- funds made available under this heading for this Act, the additional amounts appro- mental review, approval or permit: Provided costs associated with the termination of con- priated by this Act to appropriations ac- further, That, notwithstanding section tracts previously funded with amounts pro- counts shall be available under the authori- 104(g)(2) of the Housing and Community De- vided under this heading in prior Acts, and ties and conditions applicable to such appro- velopment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5304(g)(2)), to pay valid invoices in satisfaction of liabil- priations accounts for fiscal year 2022. the Secretary or a State may, upon receipt ities under such contracts for which the ap- SEC. 1904. Each amount provided by this di- of a request for release of funds and certifi- plicable prior appropriation cannot be iden- vision is designated by the Congress as being cation, immediately approve the release of tified:’’. for an emergency requirement pursuant to funds for an activity or project assisted SEC. 2205. Not later than 90 days after the section 4001(a)(1) and section 4001(b) of S. under this heading in this Act if the recipi- date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent ent has adopted an environmental review, of Defense, in consultation with the Service resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022. approval or permit under the preceding pro- Secretaries and the Commander of United This division may be cited as the ‘‘Disaster viso or the activity or project is categori- States Central Command, shall submit to Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, cally excluded from review under the Na- the congressional defense committees a re- 2022’’. tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 port regarding the disposition of United U.S.C. 4321 et seq.): Provided further, That the DIVISION C—AFGHANISTAN SUPPLE- States property, equipment, and supplies, in- Secretary shall publish via notice in the Fed- MENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 cluding property, equipment, and supplies eral Register or on the website of the De- The following sums are appropriated, out provided to the Afghanistan National Secu- partment any waiver, or alternative require- of any money in the Treasury not otherwise rity Forces, which were destroyed, taken out ment, to any statute or regulation that the appropriated, for the fiscal year ending Sep- of Afghanistan, or remain in Afghanistan in Secretary administers pursuant to title I of tember 30, 2022, and for other purposes, connection with the United States military the Housing and Community Development namely: withdrawal: Provided, That such report shall include information on the future plans of Act of 1974 no later than 5 days before the ef- TITLE I fective date of such waiver or alternative re- the Department of Defense regarding any DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE quirement: Provided further, That the Sec- such items. retary is authorized to approve the use of FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TITLE III amounts made available under this heading SALARIES AND EXPENSES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN in this Act or a prior or future Act for activi- For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries SERVICES ties authorized under title I of the Housing and Expenses’’, $50,000,000, to remain avail- CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 able until September 30, 2022, for investiga- PREVENTION U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) related to unmet recovery tive activities associated with Afghan reset- CDC-WIDE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SUPPORT needs in the most impacted and distressed tlement operations. For an additional amount for ‘‘CDC—Wide areas resulting from a major disaster in this TITLE II Activities and Program Support’’, $21,500,000, Act or in a prior or future Act to be used for support of Operation Allies Welcome, to interchangeably and without limitation for DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE remain available until September 30, 2022, for the same activities in the most impacted and OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE medical support, screening, and other related distressed areas resulting from other major OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND public health activities related to Afghan ar- disasters assisted under this Act or a prior or CIVIC AID rivals and refugees. future Act when such areas overlap and when For an additional amount for ‘‘Overseas the use of the funds will address unmet re- ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid’’, covery needs of both disasters: Provided fur- REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE $2,200,000,000, to remain available until Sep- ther, That, until the Secretary publishes a For an additional amount for ‘‘Refugee and tember 30, 2023, for support of Operation Al- Federal Register Notice establishing the re- Entrant Assistance’’, $1,680,000,000, to remain lies Welcome by the Department of Defense. quirements for the previous proviso, grant- available until September 30, 2023, for sup- ees that received grants under the same GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE port of Operation Allies Welcome for car- heading for 2017, 2018 or 2019 disasters may SEC. 2201. Not later than 30 days after the rying out refugee and entrant assistance ac- submit for approval revised plans for the use date of enactment of this Act, and every 30 tivities in support of citizens or nationals of

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Afghanistan paroled into the United States UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND for Afghanistan may be made available for under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration MIGRATION ASSISTANCE FUND direct assistance to the Taliban. and Nationality Act and citizens or nation- For an additional amount for ‘‘United TITLE V als of Afghanistan for whom such refugee States Emergency Refugee and Migration GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS ACT and entrant assistance activities are author- Assistance Fund’’, $1,076,100,000, to remain SEC. 2501. In addition to amounts otherwise ized: Provided, That amounts made available available until expended, notwithstanding made available, there is appropriated for under this heading in this Act may be used section 2(c)(2) of the Migration and Refugee ‘‘U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Serv- for grants or contracts with qualified non- Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(2)), of ices—Immigration Examinations Fee Ac- profit organizations to provide culturally which $976,100,000 is for support for Operation and linguistically appropriate services, in- Allies Welcome and related efforts by the count’’, $193,000,000, to remain available until cluding wrap-around services during tem- Department of State, including additional expended, for necessary expenses in support porary housing and after resettlement, hous- relocations of individuals at risk as a result of Operation Allies Welcome, to be deposited ing assistance, medical assistance, legal as- of the situation in Afghanistan and related and used as provided in section 286(n) of the sistance, and case management assistance: expenses, and $100,000,000 is to respond to Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Provided further, That the Director of the Of- other unexpected and urgent humanitarian 1356(n)): Provided, That such amounts shall fice of Refugee Resettlement, in carrying out emergencies. be in addition to any other amounts made available for such purposes and shall not be section 412(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE Nationality Act with amounts made avail- construed to require any reduction of any fee SEC. 2401. During fiscal years 2022 and 2023, described in section 286(m) of the Immigra- able under this heading in this Act, may al- notwithstanding any applicable restrictions locate such amounts among the States in a tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)): on the ability of the Department of State Provided further, That amounts provided in manner that accounts for the most current and the United States Agency for Inter- data available. this section shall only be for the purposes national Development to enter into personal specified, and notwithstanding any other CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES PROGRAMS services contracts, including section 704 of provision of law are not available for non-ex- For an additional amount for ‘‘Children the Financial Services and General Govern- penditure transfer or reprogramming: Pro- ment Appropriations Act, 2021 (division E of and Families Services Programs’’, $7,773,000, vided further, That within 15 days of the date Public Law 116–260) as continued by section to remain available until September 30, 2022, of enactment of this Act, U.S. Citizenship 101 of division A of this Act (and any suc- for support of Operation Allies Welcome for and Immigration Services shall provide to cessor provision in a subsequently enacted necessary administrative expenses to carry the Committees on Appropriations and the appropriations Act), the authorities of sec- out refugee and entrant assistance activities Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate tion 2(c) of the State Department Basic Au- in support of citizens or nationals of Afghan- and the House of Representatives an expendi- thorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2669(c)), sec- istan. ture plan for the funds provided under this tion 636(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act GENERAL PROVISION—THIS TITLE paragraph, and every 30 days thereafter shall of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2396(a)(3)), and section provide updated execution data to such Com- SEC. 2301. (a) Not later than 45 days after 5(a)(6) of the Migration and Refugee Assist- the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- ance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2605(a)(6)) may be mittees for such funds: Provided further, That retary of Health and Human Services, the exercised, without regard to the geographic the reporting requirement in the previous Secretary of State, and the Secretary of limitations referenced therein, particularly proviso shall end on September 30, 2026. EC. 2502. (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwith- Homeland Security shall jointly submit a to enter into, extend, and maintain con- S strategy on Afghan evacuee resettlement to tracts with individuals who have served as standing any other provision of law, a citizen the appropriate congressional committees locally employed staff of the United States or national of Afghanistan (or a person with and leadership describing agency roles and mission in Afghanistan. no nationality who last habitually resided in responsibilities, vetting, immigration status SEC. 2402. The Secretary of State, in con- Afghanistan) shall be eligible for the benefits of each Afghan, and anticipated costs associ- sultation with the Administrator of the described in subsections (b) and (c) if— ated with implementing such strategy. United States Agency for International De- (1) such individual completed security and (b) DEFINITION OF AFGHAN EVACUEE.—In velopment, shall submit to the Committees law enforcement background checks to the this section, the term ‘‘Afghan evacuee’’ on Appropriations, not later than 45 days satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland means a person whose evacuation from Af- after the date of enactment of this Act, a re- Security and was subsequently— ghanistan to the United States, or a location port on the proposed uses of funds appro- (A) paroled into the United States between overseas controlled by the United States, priated by this title under the headings July 31, 2021, and September 30, 2022; or was facilitated by the United States as part ‘‘Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Con- (B) paroled into the United States after of Operation Allies Refuge. sular Service’’ and ‘‘United States Emer- September 30, 2022, and— (i) is the spouse or child (as such term is TITLE IV gency Refugee and Migration Assistance defined under section 101(b) of the Immigra- DEPARTMENT OF STATE Fund’’, by program, project, and activity, for which the obligation of funds is anticipated: tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(b)) of ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Provided, That such report shall be updated an individual described in subparagraph (A); EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND (including any changes in proposed uses from or CONSULAR SERVICE the initial plan) and submitted to the Com- (ii) is the parent or legal guardian of an in- For an additional amount for ‘‘Emer- mittees on Appropriations every 45 days dividual described in subparagraph gencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Serv- until September 30, 2023. (A) who is determined to be an unaccom- ice’’, $276,900,000, to remain available until SEC. 2403. Not later than 45 days after the panied child under 6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2); and expended, for support for Operation Allies date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary (2) such individual’s parole has not been Welcome and related efforts by the Depart- of State, in consultation with the Secretary terminated by the Secretary of Homeland ment of State, including additional reloca- of Homeland Security and the heads of other Security. tions of individuals at risk as a result of the relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to (b) BENEFITS.—An individual described in situation in Afghanistan and related ex- the Committees on Appropriations a report subsection (a) shall be eligible for— (1) resettlement assistance, entitlement penses, and to reimburse the account under on the status of the Priority 2 (P–2) designa- programs, and other benefits available to this heading in prior acts making appropria- tion granting United States Refugee Admis- refugees admitted under section 207 of the tions for the Department of State, foreign sions Program (USRAP) access for certain at Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. operations, and related programs for obliga- risk Afghan nationals and their eligible fam- 1157) until March 31, 2023, or the term of pa- tions previously incurred. ily members that was announced by the De- partment of State on August 2, 2021: Pro- role granted under subsection (a), whichever BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE vided, That such report shall include the ap- is later; FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT proximate number of Afghan nationals and (2) services described under section INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE their eligible family members who have been 412(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality For an additional amount for ‘‘Inter- referred to the program, the number of Af- Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)), subject to subpara- national Disaster Assistance’’, $400,000,000, to ghan nationals who have contacted a Reset- graph (B) of such section, if such individual remain available until expended, to address tlement Support Center to begin processing is an unaccompanied alien child as defined humanitarian needs in Afghanistan and the of their P–2 referral, the estimated time for under 6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2); and region impacted by the situation in Afghani- processing such applications, an assessment (3) a driver’s license or identification card stan. of the obstacles facing P–2 eligible individ- under section 202 of the REAL ID Act of 2005 uals seeking to leave Afghanistan, and a plan (division B of Public Law 109–13; 49 U.S.C. DEPARTMENT OF STATE for augmenting personnel needed for refugee 30301 note), notwithstanding subsection MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE processing or humanitarian parole: Provided (c)(2)(B) of such Act. For an additional amount for ‘‘Migration further, That such report shall be submitted (c) EXPEDITIOUS ADJUDICATION OF ASYLUM and Refugee Assistance’’, $415,000,000, to re- in unclassified form, but may be accom- APPLICATIONS.—With respect to an applica- main available until expended, to address panied by a classified annex. tion for asylum under section 208 of the Im- humanitarian needs in, and to assist refugees SEC. 2404. None of the funds appropriated in migration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158) from, Afghanistan. this title and made available for assistance filed by an individual described in subsection

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EXTENDING THE INCREASED FEDERAL (2) in the absence of exceptional cir- ducted since the United States withdrawal; (B) the rate at which individuals were MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE cumstances, issue a final administrative ad- FOR TERRITORIES. judication on the asylum application within granted or refused the benefits that formed (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1905(ff) of the So- 150 days after the date the application is the basis for such interviews; (C) the number of individuals who did not cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(ff)) is filed. appear at a scheduled interview; and amended— (d) CLARIFICATION.—Notwithstanding any (D) a description of the procedures for (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘Sep- other provision of law, nothing in this act screening for and detecting child marriage, shall be interpreted to— tember 30, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘December 3, human trafficking, gender-based violence, 2021’’ ; and (1) preclude an individual described in sub- and marriages entered into or relationships (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘Sep- section (a), from applying for or receiving as fiancee or fiance claimed for the sole pur- tember 30, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘December 3, any immigration benefits to which such indi- pose of securing evacuation. vidual is otherwise eligible; or (3) For each Federal department and agen- 2021’’. (2) entitle a person described in subsection cy involved in Operation Allies Welcome— (b) GAO REVIEW.—Not later than Novem- (a) to lawful permanent resident status. (A) as of the date of the report, the costs ber 15, 2021, the Comptroller General of the (e) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after incurred; and United States shall review the determination the date of enactment of this Act, and every (B) an identification of the source of appro- of the allotment for Puerto Rico for fiscal 3 months thereafter, the Secretary of Home- priated or other funds used to fund the ef- year 2022 under section 1108(g) of the Social land Security, in consultation with the Sec- fort. Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(g)), and include retary of Defense and the Secretary of State, (c) DEFINITION OF AFGHAN EVACUEE.—In in the review the legal opinion of the Comp- shall submit a report to Congress detailing this section, the term ‘‘Afghan evacuee’’ troller General on the most plausible plain the number of individuals described in sub- means a person whose evacuation from Af- reading of how such fiscal year 2022 allot- section (a); the number of individuals receiv- ghanistan to the United States, or a location ment level should be calculated. ing benefits in subsection (b), including their overseas controlled by the United States, SEC. 3106. MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FUND. eligibility for benefits as refugees notwith- was facilitated by the United States as part standing this Act; and any other information of Operation Allies Refuge. Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security deemed relevant by the Secretary. SEC. 2504. Each amount appropriated or Act (42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1)) is amended by made available by this Act is in addition to striking ‘‘$165,000,000’’ and inserting REPORTING REQUIREMENT amounts otherwise appropriated for the fis- ‘‘$69,000,000’’. SEC. 2503. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than cal year involved. 60 days after the date of the enactment of SEC. 2505. No part of any appropriation TITLE II—BUDGETARY EFFECTS this Act, and quarterly thereafter through contained in this Act shall remain available SEC. 3201. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. September 30, 2023, the Secretary of Home- for obligation beyond the current fiscal year (a) STATUTORY PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The land Security, in coordination with the head unless expressly so provided herein. budgetary effects of this division shall not be of any other applicable Federal agency, shall SEC. 2506. Unless otherwise provided for by entered on either PAYGO scorecard main- submit to Congress a report that includes this Act, the additional amounts appro- tained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statu- the elements described in subsection (b). priated by this Act to appropriations ac- tory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required by sub- counts shall be available under the authori- section (a) shall include the following: ties and conditions applicable to such appro- (b) SENATE PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The (1) A summary of the status of Afghan priations accounts for fiscal year 2022. budgetary effects of this division shall not be evacuees, including— SEC. 2507. Each amount provided by this di- entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained (A) the number of the Afghan evacuees vision is designated by the Congress as being for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 present in the United States, located at over- for an emergency requirement pursuant to (115th Congress). seas bases of the United States Armed section 4001(a)(l) and section 4001(b) of S. (c) CLASSIFICATION OF BUDGETARY EF- Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent Forces, or located in third countries who are FECTS.—Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budg- not located at such a base including— resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022. et Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the This division may be cited as the ‘‘Afghan- (i) the number who are U.S. lawful perma- joint explanatory statement of the com- istan Supplemental Appropriations Act, nent residents; mittee of conference accompanying Con- 2022’’. (ii) the number who are Special Immigrant ference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(8) of Visa holders; DIVISION D—OTHER MATTERS the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit (iii) the number who are Special Immi- TITLE I—EXTENSIONS, TECHNICAL Control Act of 1985, the budgetary effects of grant Visa applicants; CORRECTIONS, AND OTHER MATTERS this division shall not be estimated— (iv) the number who are in possession of a SEC. 3101. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE (1) for purposes of section 251 of such Act; valid nonimmigrant visa to enter the United CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS FOR NA- TIONAL DISASTER MEDICAL SYS- (2) for purposes of an allocation to the States; Committee on Appropriations pursuant to (v) the number who are employees of a U.S. TEM. Section 2812(c)(4)(B) of the Public Health section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Government agency; Act of 1974; and (vi) the number who are employees of a Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–ll(c)(4)(B)) is U.S. funded partner organization, media, or amended by striking ‘‘September 30, 2021’’ (3) for purposes of paragraph (4)(C) of sec- non-profit; and inserting ‘‘December 3, 2021’’. tion 3 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act (vii) the number of Priority 1 refugee refer- SEC. 3102. EXTENDING CERTAIN WAIVER AU- of 2010 as being included in an appropriation rals; THORITIES. Act. (a) NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM RE- (viii) the number of Priority 2 refugee re- --- QUIREMENT WAIVERS ADDRESSING COVID–19.— ferrals; Section 2202(e) of the Families First SA 3831. Mr. MARSHALL (for himself (ix) the number who have been relocated Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116– and Mr. BRAUN) submitted an amend- from the United States to a third country, 127; 42 U.S.C. 1760 note) is amended by strik- ment intended to be proposed by him and the country to which they were relo- ing ‘‘September 30, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘June to the bill H.R. 5305, making con- cated; and 30, 2022: Provided, That such waivers shall (x) the number who do not fall into any of tinuing appropriations for the fiscal only apply to school year 2021–2022’’. the above categories; year ending September 30, 2022, and for (b) FUNDING.—There are hereby appro- providing emergency assistance, and (B) the number of Afghan evacuees at over- priated, out of any funds in the Treasury not seas bases or other official staging areas who otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be for other purposes; which was ordered have been flagged as potential security con- necessary to carry out this section. to lie on the table; as follows: cerns or risks or included on the United SEC. 3103. EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL SPECIAL At the appropriate place in title I of divi- States no-fly list and who were therefore de- ASSESSMENT. sion D, insert the following: nied clearance to enter the United States; Section 3014(a) of title 18, United States and Code, is amended by striking ‘‘September 30, SEC. ll. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR COVID–19 VACCINE MANDATES. (C) the number of the Afghan evacuees who 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2021’’. have been paroled into the United States— SEC. 3104. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY ORDER (a) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds appro- (i) the number whose parole was termi- FOR FENTANYL-RELATED SUB- priated or otherwise made available under nated; and STANCES. this Act may be obligated or expended to im- (ii) the number whose parole has been ex- Effective as if included in the enactment of plement or enforce a COVID–19 vaccine man- tended. the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of date, including the promulgation of any rule

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(1) REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATIONS.—On Octo- is determined to be an unaccompanied child (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ber 1 of each year, the Secretary of the Sen- (as defined in section 462(g)(2) of the Home- (1) COVID–19 VACCINE MANDATE.—The term ate shall submit a request to the Chair- land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2))); ‘‘COVID–19 vaccine mandate’’ means— persons of the Committee on the Budget and and (A) any requirement that a person (other the Committee on Appropriations of the Sen- (2) such individual’s parole has not been than a Federal employee or an individual ate for certification of determinations made terminated by the Secretary of Homeland performing work on or in connection with a under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of para- Security. contract with the Federal Government) re- graph (2). (b) BENEFITS.—An individual described in ceive a COVID–19 vaccine, including a re- (2) DETERMINATIONS.—The Chairpersons of subsection (a) shall be eligible for— quirement that such a person either receive the Committee on the Budget and the Com- (1) resettlement assistance, entitlement such a vaccine or be subject to COVID–19 mittee on Appropriations of the Senate programs, and other benefits available to testing; or shall— refugees admitted under section 207 of the (B) any requirement that an employer re- (A) on October 1 of each year, make a de- Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. quire an employee or independent contractor termination of whether Congress is in com- 1157) until March 31, 2023; and to receive a COVID–19 vaccine, including by pliance with section 4103 and whether Sen- (2) services described in section 412(d)(2) of requiring such employee or independent con- ators may not be paid under that section; the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 tractor to either receive such vaccine or be (B) determine the period of days following U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)), subject to subparagraph (B) subject to COVID–19 testing. each October 1 that Senators may not be of such section, if such individual is an unac- (2) EMPLOYER.—The term ‘‘employer’’ paid under section 4103; and companied alien (as defined in section means a person engaged in a business affect- (C) provide timely certification of the de- 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of ing commerce who has employees or inde- terminations under subparagraphs (A) and 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2))). (B) upon the request of the Secretary of the pendent contractors. Such term includes a (c) EXPEDITIOUS ADJUDICATION OF ASYLUM Senate. State or political subdivision of a State but APPLICATIONS.—With respect to an applica- (b) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.— does not include the United States. tion for asylum under section 208 of the Im- (1) REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATIONS.—On Octo- migration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158) ber 1 of each year, the Chief Administrative SA 3832. Mr. BRAUN submitted an filed by an individual described in subsection Officer of the House of Representatives shall amendment intended to be proposed by (a)— submit a request to the Chairpersons of the him to the bill H.R. 5305, making con- (1) the initial interview on the asylum ap- Committee on the Budget and the Com- plication shall occur not later than 15 days tinuing appropriations for the fiscal mittee on Appropriations of the House of after the date on which such application is year ending September 30, 2022, and for Representatives for certification of deter- filed; and providing emergency assistance, and minations made under subparagraphs (A) and (2) in the absence of exceptional cir- for other purposes; which was ordered (B) of paragraph (2). cumstances, final administrative adjudica- (2) DETERMINATIONS.—The Chairpersons of to lie on the table; as follows: tion of the asylum application, not including the Committee on the Budget and the Com- At the end, add the following: administrative appeal, shall be completed mittee on Appropriations of the House of DIVISION E—NO BUDGET, NO PAY not later than 150 days after the date on Representatives shall— which such application is filed. SEC. 4101. SHORT TITLE. (A) on October 1 of each year, make a de- (d) CLARIFICATION.—Notwithstanding any This division may be cited as the ‘‘No termination of whether Congress is in com- other provision of law, nothing in this Act Budget, No Pay Act’’. pliance with section 4103 and whether Mem- may be interpreted— SEC. 4102. DEFINITION. bers of the House of Representatives may not (1) to preclude an individual described in In this division, the term ‘‘Member of Con- be paid under that section; subsection (a) from applying for or receiving gress’’— (B) determine the period of days following any immigration benefit to which such indi- (1) has the meaning given under section each October 1 that Members of the House of vidual is otherwise entitled; 2106 of title 5, United States Code; and Representatives may not be paid under sec- (2) to entitle a person described in sub- (2) does not include the Vice President. tion 4103; and section (a) to adjustment of status to lawful SEC. 4103. TIMELY APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT (C) provide timely certification of the de- permanent resident; or RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET AND terminations under subparagraphs (A) and (3) preclude a person described in sub- THE APPROPRIATIONS BILLS. (B) upon the request of the Chief Administra- section (a) from applying for a driver’s li- If both Houses of Congress have not ap- tive Officer of the House of Representatives. cense or identification card for which such proved a concurrent resolution on the budget SEC. 4106. EFFECTIVE DATE. person is eligible under State law. as described under section 301 of the Congres- This division shall take effect on Sep- sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act tember 29, 2023. (e) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 632) for a fiscal year before the date of the enactment of this Act, and October 1 of that fiscal year and have not SA 3833. Mr. COTTON (for himself, every 3 months thereafter, the Secretary of passed all the regular appropriations bills for Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the next fiscal year before October 1 of that SCOTT of Florida) submitted an amend- fiscal year, the pay of each Member of Con- State, shall submit a report to Congress de- ment intended to be proposed by him tailing— gress may not be paid for each day following to the bill H.R. 5305, making con- that October 1 until the date on which both (1) the number of individuals described in Houses of Congress approve a concurrent res- tinuing appropriations for the fiscal subsection (a); olution on the budget for that fiscal year and year ending September 30, 2022, and for (2) the number of individuals receiving all the regular appropriations bills. providing emergency assistance, and benefits under subsection (b), including SEC. 4104. NO PAY WITHOUT CONCURRENT RESO- for other purposes; which was ordered those who are eligible for benefits as refu- LUTION ON THE BUDGET AND THE to lie on the table; as follows: gees; and APPROPRIATIONS BILLS. Beginning on page 80, strike line 6 and all (3) any other information that the Sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any that follows through page 83, line 4, and in- retary considers relevant. other provision of law, no funds may be ap- sert the following: (f) EMERGENCY REQUIREMENT.—Each propriated or otherwise be made available SEC. 2502. (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwith- amount provided by this section is des- from the United States Treasury for the pay standing any other provision of law, a citizen ignated by Congress as being for an emer- of any Member of Congress during any period or national of Afghanistan (or a person with gency requirement pursuant to subsections determined by the Chairpersons of the Com- no nationality who last habitually resided in (a)(1) and (b) of section 4001 of S. Con. Res. 14 mittee on the Budget and the Committee on Afghanistan) shall be eligible for the benefits (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution Appropriations of the Senate or the Chair- described in subsections (b) and (c) if— on the budget for fiscal year 2022. persons of the Committee on the Budget and (1) such individual completed security and the Committee on Appropriations of the law enforcement background checks to the f House of Representatives under section 4105. satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland (b) NO RETROACTIVE PAY.—A Member of Security and was subsequently— Congress may not receive pay for any period (A) paroled into the United States between AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO determined by the Chairpersons of the Com- July 31, 2021, and September 30, 2022; or MEET mittee on the Budget and the Committee on (B) paroled into the United States after Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I have 6 Appropriations of the Senate or the Chair- September 30, 2022, and— persons of the Committee on the Budget and (i) is the spouse or child (as defined in sec- requests for committees to meet during the Committee on Appropriations of the tion 101(b) of the Immigration and Nation- today’s session of the Senate. They House of Representatives under section 4105, ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(b))) of an individual have the approval of the Majority and at any time after the end of that period. described in subparagraph (A); or Minority Leaders.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:36 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.041 S29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE S6800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2021 Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph to 4:30 p.m., to conduct a closed brief- prayer and pledge, the morning hour be 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- ing. deemed expired, the Journal of pro- ate, the following committees are au- f ceedings be approved to date, the time thorized to meet during today’s session for the two leaders be reserved for their RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY of the Senate: use later in the day, and morning busi- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND ness be closed; that upon the conclu- TRANSPORTATION unanimous consent that the Senate sion of morning business, the Senate The Committee on Commerce, now proceed en bloc to the consider- proceed to the consideration of H.R. Science, and Transportation is author- ation of the following Senate resolu- 5305, as provided under the previous ized to meet during the session of the tions, which were submitted earlier order; further, that upon disposition of Senate on Wednesday, September 29, today: S. Res. 395, S. Res. 396, and S. H.R. 5305, the Senate proceed to execu- 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. Res. 397. tive session to resume consideration of There being no objection, the Senate COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS the Chopra nomination; finally, that if The Committee on Foreign Relations proceeded to consider the resolutions any nominations are confirmed on is authorized to meet during the ses- en bloc. Thursday, the motions to reconsider be Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask sion of the Senate on Wednesday, Sep- considered made and laid upon the unanimous consent that the resolu- tember 29, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct table and the President be immediately tions be agreed to, the preambles, a classified members briefing. notified of the Senate’s action. where applicable, be agreed to, and COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that the motions to reconsider be con- The Committee on Foreign Relations objection, it is so ordered. sidered made and laid upon the table, is authorized to meet during the ses- all en bloc. f sion of the Senate on Wednesday, Sep- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tember 29, 2021, at 2 p.m., to conduct a ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. objection, it is so ordered. TOMORROW hearing. The resolution (S. Res. 395) was COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND agreed to. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, if GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (The resolution is printed in today’s there is no further business to come be- The Committee on Homeland Secu- RECORD under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- rity and Governmental Affairs is au- tions.’’) sent that it stand adjourned under the thorized to meet during the session of The resolutions (S. Res. 396 and S. previous order. the Senate on Wednesday, September Res. 397) were agreed to. There being no objection, the Senate, 29, 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hear- The preambles were agreed to. at 8:12 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, ing. (The resolutions, with their pre- September 30, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD f The Committee on the Judiciary is under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) CONFIRMATIONS authorized to meet during the session f of the Senate on Wednesday, Sep- Executive nominations confirmed by ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, tember 29, 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a the Senate September 29, 2021: hearing. SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask ROBERT T. ANDERSON, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE SOLIC- The Select Committee on Intel- unanimous consent that when the Sen- ITOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. ligence is authorized to meet during ate completes its business today, it ad- DEPARTMENT OF STATE the session of the Senate on Wednes- journ until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Sep- JESSICA LEWIS, OF OHIO, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- day, September 29, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. tember 30; further, that following the RETARY OF STATE (POLITICAL–MILITARY AFFAIRS).

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HONORING THE LIFE OF 1ST knowledge October 10th as Taiwan’s 110th the First District is home to such dedicated SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER COFFIN National Day, greatly appreciated as Double citizens. On behalf of my constituents, I wish Ten Day. This year is special to me as the them all the best in their future endeavors. HON. 40th birthday of my son, Julian Dusenbury f OF NEW JERSEY Wilson. THANKING MR. KEVIN HARRIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Taiwan serves as a beacon of freedom and an indispensable strategic partner of the FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE Wednesday, September 29, 2021 United States in the Indo-Pacific, and the spe- Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise cial people-to-people relationships further en- HON. today to recognize 1st Sergeant Christopher rich our lives every day. A few examples of OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Coffin, who tragically lost his life serving his these rewarding ties include: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country during Operation Freedom. Trade in U.S. goods and services with Tai- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 1st Sergeant Chris Coffin was assigned to wan was nearly $104 billion in 2019. the 352nd Civil Affairs Battalion when the ve- Trade and investment with Taiwan support Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, on his re- hicle he was traveling in was forced off the over 373,000 American jobs. tirement in September 2021, I rise today to road by insurgents on July 1, 2003. He died Taiwan is the seventh largest source of thank Kevin Harris for over 37 years of out- that day protecting a convoy that had travelled international students in the U.S., and standing service to the House of Representa- from Kuwait to Baghdad. Taiwan is my state of South Carolina’s tenth tives as a distinguished wood finisher. Sgt. Coffin was born in Branchburg, New largest export market with billion-dollar invest- Kevin Harris first came to the Capitol as a Jersey in 1951 and spent most of his child- ments in South Carolina industry creating jobs. 15-year-old to work on the grounds crew with hood there. In 1978, while attending Rider My lifelong appreciation of the people of the on the Senate University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, he Chinese heritage was inspired by my father, side. He was lucky enough to have an aunt met his wife, Betsy. The two of them shared 1st Lt. Hugh deV. Wilson, U.S. Army Air who worked for the then Congressman Walter a love for the outdoors, and would frequently Corps, 14th Air Force, with the Flying Tigers. E. Fauntroy, who later hired him on the House travel together to ski the Rocky Mountains. He developed an affection for the people of side. He started working with the House res- Chris was also a National Park Ranger, China while serving to protect the citizens of taurant system in 1984, which was eventually serving at Gettysburg National Military Park, Chengdu, Xi’an, and Kunming in 1944. contracted out. He was able to secure a posi- Pennsylvania and at Mount Rainier National I am pleased that the United States and Tai- tion with the Chief Administrative Officer Park, Washington. At Mount Rainier, he was a wan remain close allies, and I would like to (CAO) Labor Room, now known as CAO, Of- climbing ranger and was responsible for sav- again wish the people of Taiwan a Happy fice of Logistics & Support. Kevin worked for ing the lives of many injured or trapped visi- Double Ten Day. the logistics department for three years, where tors. He took such pride in the daily raising f he remembers being mentored by Bobby and lowering of our nation’s flag at the Para- Small, Lew Maiden and Steve Janifer, who dise Ranger Station that his friends, even to RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVER- showed him the ropes. this day, remember the huge smile beaming SARY OF AMVETS POST 114 Later, it was determined that since he had on Chris’ face as he walked to the flagpole. gone to trade school, Kevin would be a good Chris was a loving husband, a proud serv- HON. addition to the finishing shop and he made the iceman who always took care of his soldiers, OF MICHIGAN move when a position opened. Back then, the a National Park Ranger who led search and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES finishing shop not only finished the furniture rescue missions to save the lives of park visi- but also moved the furniture between offices. tors, and a friend to everyone who was fortu- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Some of his most memorable bosses were Mr. nate to have met him. Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my Kelleher, who hired him into the shop, Walter Madam Speaker, please join me today in honor to recognize AMVETS Post 114 of Elk ‘‘Teenie’’ Woodburn and Robert Lee. recognizing the life of 1st Sergeant Chris- Rapids, Michigan, for its 75 years of service to One his most memorable pieces was a spe- topher Coffin. Veterans, their families, and their local com- cial gold leafing project he completed with the f munity. Through their tireless work, Post 114 staff on a bookcase for Representative William PERSONAL EXPLANATION has become an indispensable part of Northern Clay. He had learned this technique through Michigan. special training on this intricate skill. Kevin re- As soldiers returned home from the battle- calls a table he finished for Speaker Tip HON. SCOTT H. PETERS fields of World War II, many recognized the O’Neill, a very special stripping technique OF CALIFORNIA need for a nationwide group advocating on be- using the ‘‘old style’’ to strip down the finish. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES half of our Veterans—in response, American The Speaker was most appreciative. Kevin Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Veterans (AMVETS) of World War II was was also among the staff who refurbished the Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, on Roll Call founded on December 10, 1944. Shortly after, entire House floor, stripping the chairs and No. 281 On Agreeing to the Amendment, I am President Harry Truman and Congress offi- seats in the House Chamber, caked with shel- mistakenly recorded as a NAY. cially chartered AMVETS in 1947. Throughout lac from years of usage. I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. its 75 years of service, AMVETS Post 114 In his long career in the halls of Congress, 281. I oppose the transfer of military equip- have worked tirelessly to support and advo- Kevin has personally met five Speakers of the ment to local law enforcement departments. cate for meaningful policies on behalf of local House—Speaker , Speaker John servicemembers, Veterans, and their families. Boehner, Speaker Tip O’Neill, Speaker Jim f From scholarships for local students to orga- Wright, and Speaker . Kevin has TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY nizing Military Funeral Honors, the efforts of also reflected on the many lifelong friendships Post 114 have assisted thousands of Michigan he has made in his office, including Timothy HON. JOE WILSON Veterans and ensured the people of Elk Rap- ‘‘Tim’’ Magruder and Vincent Plowden, who all OF SOUTH CAROLINA ids and honor the service motivated each other on the job. He has also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and sacrifice of our Veterans. made special mention of his favorite and cur- Madam Speaker, it’s my honor to recognize rent manager, John Garcia, who came into the Wednesday, September 29, 2021 AMVETS Post 114 for decades of successful shop and really heard their concerns, made Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam support for the Veterans of Northern Michigan. the necessary changes and motivated the Speaker, I’m grateful for the opportunity to ac- Michiganders can take great pride in knowing crew. He felt that Mr. Garcia really cared

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29SE8.001 E29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E1042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2021 about their conditions. Because of the encour- we recognize and celebrate his life well-lived RECOGNIZING THOMAS HARPER agement of Mr. Garcia, he had a newfound yet cut far too short. desire to perform his job at a new level and ‘‘Jay,’’ as he was affectionately called by HON. credits Mr. Garcia for the changes in the fin- friends, was a Louisianan through and OF CALIFORNIA ishing shop. through. He was born and raised in the beau- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kevin felt lucky to be able to attend the first tiful town of Minden in Louisiana’s Fourth Con- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Inauguration of President Barack Obama, an gressional District. He later made his way opportunity afforded him since the finishing down to Baton Rouge where he graduated Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today shop worked behind the scenes on the stage from LSU and earned a Master’s degree in to honor and recognize Thomas Harper, a preparation. . Jay was passionate Title 10 AGR Functional Area–59 qualified Another fond memory occurred in 2004 about his alma mater, LSU, and especially its Major assigned to the Army National Guard when an unexpected celebrity made an ap- football program. G–5 as a Strategic Planner. pearance on —musical superstar Mr. Harper began his service to our country Jay was known for always dedicating him- Michael Jackson. He had been summoned to at the age of 17 as an Infantryman in the Flor- self to those around him and accomplishing a hearing to call attention to the AIDS crisis. ida Army National Guard. He served 19 years what he set his mind to. He loved his family, As he tells it, Kevin and some of his cowork- in the Army at the tactical, operational, and and all who knew him can testify to his excep- ers were standing outside near the Rayburn strategic levels as a paratrooper, combat vet- tional character, drive, and kindness. He had Building in anticipation of his arrival. They had eran, and qualified strategist. Mr. Harper many roles: friend, family man, entrepreneur, almost given up when they saw his motorcade served in units including infantry regiments, marketing guru, political consultant, and ac- pull up right beside the wall near Rayburn. Mi- airborne special forces, the National Guard complished writer, to name a few. chael Jackson got out of the car and walked Bureau, the Department of the Army, the directly toward Kevin, Tim Magruder and oth- Louisiana is home to some of the most tal- United States Special Operations Command, ers, wearing his iconic glitter gloves and ented, most charitable, and most outstanding and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He boots. Kevin was starstruck and barely able to people in the nation. Jay’s deep love for the completed five operational tours in Afghani- speak, but Michael Jackson engaged them state and his willingness to serve those stan, Africa, and Central America. briefly, shook hands and then he was off. Co- around him are what he will be remembered Before returning to the Army National Guard workers later teased Kevin about being so most for. He was a good friend of mine—and G–5, Thomas Harper demonstrated his com- moved in that moment. of countless many others. mitment to building and maintaining strong re- Kevin has witnessed many different events Jay will be missed, but he will never be for- lationships between the Army and the legisla- in his 37-year career. With a heavy heart, he gotten. tive branch. Mr. Harper held the MILCON port- remembers being present on 9/11. He will folio in the Readiness branch of the Programs never forget being outside and seeing the f Division at the Department of the Army’s Of- smoke from afar, which was the moment the fice of the Chief Legislative Liaison from 2018 Pentagon had been hit by a plane. But like GLEN KELLER to 2020. In his work, Mr. Harper worked close- others, he did not know the implication at the ly with Members of Congress and interagency time of this terrorist attack and how it changed HON. partners. He assisted Army Senior Leaders our lives forever. He was also present during with preparation for Congressional hearings the anthrax attack, when he and his crew OF COLORADO and traveled with Members and their staff, as were called in to clean all the furniture that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well as Armed Services Committee profes- was exposed to the anthrax. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 sional staff members. Mr. Harper was also se- Kevin was working when the earthquake hit lected twice as the detail to the Department of Capitol Hill in 2011. He was in the office when Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Defense COVID–19 task force. the buildings, doors and floors started to sway. today to recognize Glen Keller for his decades Mr. Harper’s achievements in his service to After the buildings were evacuated, he had to of service to the Colorado Westernaires orga- the United States have been recognized with shelter on the comer for several hours until nization. countless awards. He is a two-time recipient of the building inspections were concluded. He For almost forty years, Glen has served as the Purple Heart Medal and the Bronze Star was present when two Capitol Hill police offi- President of the Colorado Westernaires, a Medal for Valor. He received the French Cross cers were. And most recently, he was at work local non-profit which provides training in of Military Valor at Division level (equivalent to during the insurrection on January 6, 2021. So western riding, precision drills and horse care the U.S. Silver Star) from the Ambassador of many memories, both good and bad, because for local youth ranging from 9 to 19 years old. France for his combat actions in Afghanistan of his long career with Congress. during December 2009. Mr. Harper is one of In retirement, he plans to pursue some of A lifelong resident of Colorado, Glen moved to only seven Americans to receive this award his hobbies, like boxing on a punching bag, Jefferson County in 1964. He started a law since World War II. He has also been honored traveling abroad, catching up on movies, a practice and in 1983 joined the Westernaires with the National Guard Association of the particular interest, and volunteering with the organization. During his decades of service, United States Patrick Henry Award, the Na- homeless community. He will continue to at- he has inspired and mentored thousands of tional Guard Bureau’s Outstanding Perform- tend the church in Baltimore where his cousin young adults as they learn the values of the ance Award, the Georgia Military College Out- is the pastor, which he has attended since organization including leadership, self-respect standing Young Alumni Award, and the Geor- childhood. Kevin is looking forward to spend- and personal responsibility through gia Military College George C. Marshall ing more time with his wife and daughter and horsemanship, western heritage and commu- Award. including them in his retirement activities. nity belonging. Madam Speaker, Thomas Harper is an out- On behalf of the entire House community, Previously, Glen served on the board of the standing Army officer and model citizen who we extend congratulations to Kevin Harris for National Western Stock Show and Rodeo has served with honor for nearly two decades. his dedication and outstanding contributions to which the Westernaires competes in every It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor the House of Representatives. We wish him year. him here today. many wonderful years in fulfilling his retire- In addition to his service to the ment dreams. Westernaires community, Glen is a loving hus- f f band and loving father. He has been married IN MEMORY OF ANN HANEY to his wife Liz for over 55 years, the proud fa- PASSING OF MR. JOHN HENRY ther of two daughters, and a devoted grand- LYLES, III HON. HAROLD ROGERS father to five grandchildren. OF KENTUCKY I have had the opportunity to meet with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE JOHNSON Glen and participate in Westernaires events OF LOUISIANA on several occasions and I have been inspired Wednesday, September 29, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by his contribution to the organization. I wish Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Glen all the best and send gratitude for his I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speak- service to our community and to the State of memory of my friend, Ann Haney, a longtime er, in honoring the late John Henry Lyles, III, Colorado. community leader in Pulaski County, Kentucky

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29SE8.005 E29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1043 and co-owner of Haney’s Appledale Farm in Maria Bales, Heidi Ganahl, and Dr. Shauna Archbald, Pennsylvania native. She pursued Nancy, Kentucky. Gulley who will be honored by the Northwest her interest in history at Kutztown University, Just a few weeks ago, we were celebrating Douglas County Chamber & Economic Devel- and as an undergraduate, she worked as a the annual Kentucky Farm Bureau picnic on opment Corporation as ‘‘Women Who Soar.’’ curatorial intern at the Anthracite Heritage Mu- their popular family farm, and as always, Ann Each year, the Northwest Douglas County seum. After graduating with a bachelor’s de- was busy entertaining guests and packing up Chamber & Economic Development Corpora- gree in anthropology, she was recruited by the homemade apple and peach pies for folks to tion recognizes three women in the Museum to catalogue their Hennemuth photo take home. She was always a gracious host Metro Community who inspire our community collection. Mary Ann also spent time in Iowa with shining southern hospitality and the stellar and are blazing the path for future genera- as an archaeological technician for American organizational skills to keep everything moving tions. Resource Group as a member of the field seamlessly behind the scenes. Ann helped Maria Bales has been recognized as a crew. carry on the legacy of Haney’s Appledale ‘‘Woman Who Soars’’ because of her strength In 1991, she returned to Northeastern Penn- Farm for many years, alongside her husband in turning heartbreak into inspiration. In 2016, sylvania where she began working at the Don. Together, they celebrated 50 years of while a sophomore at Arapahoe High School, Lackawanna County Historical Society as the marriage with three children and three grand- her son Nick Bales started Brought to Reality administrative assistant. Six years later, she children. (BTR) to bring awareness to teen mental was appointed the Executive Director of the Aside from her time on the family farm, Ann health and end the stigma surrounding mental Society. Under her thoughtful direction, the could often be found at the Pulaski County illness. Tragically, on September 29, 2018, Society expanded its programming, education Public Library, placing books into the hands of Nick took his own life. After her son’s passing, opportunities, and community partnerships. our local children, and inspiring them with her Maria made it her mission to continue Nick’s One of the hallmarks of Mary Ann’s tenure love of reading. She retired in 2015 after dedi- work and fight each day to spare other par- as Executive Director is her effort to connect cating 29 years as a community relations spe- ents, siblings, and friends from feeling how her the Society with the surrounding community cialist at the library, where she also avidly family did. As a survivor of incredible adversity and promote interest in local history. She has raised funding to provide free books to local in the face of the unthinkable, she used that invited local artists to participate in Society children through her role as past president of same adversity to inspire and help others. events to create compelling programming such the Pulaski County Dolly Parton Imagination That strength makes her truly deserving of as the musical/historical production ‘‘Under the Library. such an honor. Lackawanna Moon’’. She also helped start the Ann was a passionate advocate for edu- Heidi Ganahl has been recognized as a Museum as a Classroom program which al- cation, preserving our history and giving back ‘‘Woman Who Soars’’ because of her entre- lows local teachers to receive Act 48 credits to the community. As a board member of the preneurial success. She is the founder of the for familiarizing themselves with local re- Mill Springs National Battlefield Association, recently launched women’s lifestyle brand sources that are available to their students. she helped preserve the historic Civil War land SheFactor but is best known as the founder of Mary Ann’s most popular programs are in Pulaski and Wayne counties that is now Camp Bow Wow, where she turned a lifelong tours of the City of Scranton, which bring hun- designated as a National Monument in the Na- passion for dogs into the largest pet care fran- dreds of visitors into the heart of the city to tional Parks System. Thanks to her tireless ef- chise in the world. She’s passionate about giv- learn about its history. The Historic Hill House forts, countless people from around the coun- ing back and in 2013 founded the Fight Back Tour, the Places of Worship Tour, and the try will learn about this key battle in southern Foundation, a charity to positively tackle the Scranton After Dark paranormal walking tour Kentucky that impacted the foundation of our most pressing issues facing our kids today. teach visitors about the diverse architecture of Dr. Shauna Gulley has been recognized as country. Scranton and the residents who called the city a ‘‘Woman Who Soars’’ because of her exem- Finally, Ann was also known for her love of home. plary leadership and exceptional background, family and the University of Kentucky Wild- Mary Ann’s direction has also supported the knowledge, expertise, and record of success cats. She was past president of the UK Na- financial growth of the Society, increasing in bettering our community. Dr. Gulley pro- tional Alumni Association and served a six- fundraising efforts with the annual Taste of vides strategic direction to Centura Health in year term on the University of Kentucky Board History event and the successful Capital Cam- its mission to build whole person care and of Trustees. As we say in the Big Blue Nation, paign to fund the restoration of the exterior of flourishing communities. Her work focuses on her blood ran true blue. the Society headquarters at the Catlin House. optimizing clinical quality and patient safety, I am honored to join the Lackawanna Histor- The sudden and unexpected loss of Ann building world-class clinical service lines, and ical Society in recognizing Mary Ann’s 30 Haney has been a shock to our entire commu- promoting an agile, team-based culture at the years of dedicated and selfless service. Her nity, and my wife, Cynthia, and I extend our forefront of all they do. vision, commitment, and passion have helped deepest heartfelt sympathies to Don and the From overcoming incredible adversity to foster a love of and appreciation for local his- entire Haney family. We were blessed to know showcasing exemplary leadership in medicine tory in our communities, and she has created Ann and we are forever grateful for the dif- and business, this year’s recipients have a legacy of innovative programming that will ference she made in so many lives. made a lasting impact on those around them be enjoyed by generations to come. I thank f and in our community. It is leaders like these her for her service to our community and wish PERSONAL EXPLANATION three women who will allow us to achieve a her all the best. more prosperous and inclusive future and I f congratulate them all on being recognized as HON. ‘‘Women Who Soar.’’ RECOGNIZING TAIWAN’S NATIONAL OF FLORIDA DAY f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, September 29, 2021 IN RECOGNITION OF MARY ANN HON. MORAN-SAVAKINUS FOR 30 OF NEBRASKA Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, on roll YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES call No. 297, I mistakenly voted NAY when I LACKAWANNA COUNTY HISTOR- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 intended to vote YEA. ICAL SOCIETY f Mr. BACON. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. to wish the people of Taiwan and Americans HONORING THE ‘‘WOMEN WHO celebrating the upcoming Taiwan National Day SOAR’’ IN THE DENVER METRO OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on October 10th a Happy Double Ten Day. COMMUNITY In the decades preceding and following the Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, the United HON. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise States and Taiwan built a strong relationship OF COLORADO today to honor Mary Ann Moran-Savakinus for that cannot be broken—a bond born out of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her 30 years of service to the Lackawanna shared values and cooperation with one an- County Historical Society. Mary Ann will be other in times of crisis, and in times of ad- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 recognized on September 30, 2021. vancement. Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, it is my honor Mary Ann, daughter of the late Francis Taiwan has transformed itself into a model today to recognize the accomplishments of Moran and Joann Schemel Moran, is an of democracy with a respect for human rights,

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Clerk of the House oversaw this work, but we extend congratulations to Bobby Small for The United States and Taiwan have a long- when the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) his many years of dedication and outstanding standing and vibrant trade relationship. Taiwan was established, he began working for the contributions to the House of Representatives. is the United States’ 9th largest goods trading CAO. Bobby’s hands-on approach and rapport We wish him many wonderful years in fulfilling partner. In 2020, two-way goods trade be- with the staff led to an Assistant Supervisor his retirement dreams. tween the United States and Taiwan totaled position. He would eventually become the Su- f $90.9 billion while goods and services trade pervisor and will retire in a Manager’s position between the countries totaled $106 billion the with Logistics & Support, supervising up to 20 CELEBRATING TWILIA MACKEY’S same year. Taiwan is one of the largest Asian employees. 105TH BIRTHDAY markets for Nebraska’s agricultural exports. Some of his former bosses include Cosmo Nebraskan companies have an abundant op- Quattrone, Jerry Bennett and Walt Edwards, HON. RODNEY DAVIS portunity to expand their business and co- to mention a few. Bobby remarked that these OF ILLINOIS operation with Taiwan. I will continue to work were some of his favorite bosses and credited IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cosmo and Jerry for grooming him and help- with our friends in Taiwan to find areas where Wednesday, September 29, 2021 we can partner to our mutual benefit. ing him to navigate the Logistics world. He re- This is a day to celebrate, and to be opti- marked that they always gave good advice, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Madam mistic. I ask my colleagues to join me in re- treated him fairly and mentored him. Speaker, I rise today to wish Twilia Mackey a committing to a robust U.S.-Taiwan relation- Given his long House career, Mr. Small has happy 105th birthday. ship, and in wishing Taiwan a Happy Double witnessed and been involved in many events, Twilia lives in Monticello, Illinois, and was Ten Day. notably his contribution during the October 17, born on October 2, 1916 to parents who spent f 2001 ‘‘Response Project’’ related to the an- their lives farming in the White Heath area of thrax attack. All Members, committees and Piatt County. COLLEYVILLE POLICE staff were able to be relocated to an alternate Twilia’s education began in a one room rural DEPARTMENT location, and Mr. Small and his team were schoolhouse and she graduated from Monti- among those responsible for all logistical as- cello High School in 1936. She met Stanley HON. pects of this project. He and his team were Mackey while they both attended Centerville OF TEXAS commended for making it possible to ensure Methodist Church. They married in December IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that everyone remained safe and that the leg- 1936 and farmed together in the Cisco area islative business of the House of Representa- until they retired in 1993. They were blessed Wednesday, September 29, 2021 tives continued uninterrupted. with four children, John, Jean, Joyce, and Joe, Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I’m Another big project that Bobby was involved and many grandchildren. here today to recognize North Texas’ own with is the ongoing Cannon Renewal Project, Twilia has been involved in many activities Colleyville Police Department, which won two which began in 2013. It is a 12-year project and organizations throughout the years includ- prestigious International Association of Chiefs that he and the Logistics staff work on daily. ing 4–H, PTA, and the United Methodist of Police awards this year. While the oversight for this project remains Women & Home Extension, now known as Colleyville is an amazing city in TX–24, and with the Architect of the Capitol and the CAO Home & Community Education. Locally, she is the brave men and women of their department Office Design and Move Services department, known for her award-winning quilting and brought down a worldwide sex trafficking the Logistics group has an integral part to play homemade pies. When asked her secret to a website, saving a 13-year old girl in the proc- in this multi-year renovation, moving and relo- long life, she simply says, ‘‘Just be happy ess. This mission earned them the IACP’s Sex cating furniture between offices. every day.’’ Trafficking Case Award. After such a long career, Bobby has col- Happy 105th birthday to Twilia, and may In the same year they went on to solve an lected many fond memories of his time in she enjoy her special day. international fraud ring stemming from Nigeria. Congress. Chief among them is meeting the f These actions gave them the Elder Fraud Tuskegee Airmen when they were honored in Case Award. the Rayburn Committee Room. He has said HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVER- The International Association of Chiefs of that the meeting with the late Representative SARY OF THE FRIENDS ASSOCIA- Police, which has over 31,000 members was one of the highlights of his TION FOR CHILDREN across 165 countries, hands out 15 awards career, noting what an impressive man he was each year to officers and agencies who exhibit and how moving it was seeing the Memory HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER leadership, excellence, and professionalism. Wall in John Lewis’s office showing the history OF VIRGINIA I am immensely proud to represent these of- of the . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficers in Texas’ 24th District—they have not Years ago, Bobby met with a congressman Wednesday, September 29, 2021 only made our community a safer place to from Cleveland, Ohio to discuss discrimination Jive, but the entire world. in Congress, making a case about diversity Ms. SPANBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise f and highlighting a lack of opportunity in Con- today to recognize the FRIENDS Association gress. Bobby believes that following his meet- for Children on their 150th anniversary of serv- THANKING MR. BOBBY SMALL FOR ing with the congressman, measures were ice to Central Virginia. HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE taken to improve the House environment for The FRIENDS Association for Children first diversity and inclusivity. began in 1871 as an orphanage in the historic HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON The list of people he has worked with is Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Vir- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA long and distinguished—too many to mention. ginia. Today, it operates two multi-service li- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has known some of his coworkers for censed child development centers in the Rich- many years, including, Lewis Maiden for over mond area, which offer exceptional care and Wednesday, September 29, 2021 40 years, Kevin Allison for 35-plus years and education to children ages six weeks to 12 Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, for his re- Steven Janifer, recently retired, who he super- years of age in a safe, nurturing, and enrich- tirement in September 2021, I rise today to vised and knew over his entire work career. ing environment. A broad array of services al- thank Bobby Small for over 47 years of out- I have met Bobby on several occasions. lows children to gain critical literacy and devel- standing service to the House of Representa- Bobby has lots of hobbies, including fishing, opmental skills needed to succeed in school tives. hunting and watching sports. He is known to and in life—including family support services, Bobby grew up in the District of Columbia, have a bit of a green thumb, raising fruits and developmental childcare, youth development, where he was enrolled in an experimental pro- vegetables, an activity he shared with his dad music and performing arts, and health edu- gram at School Without Walls. Following grad- on an acre of land. In retirement, he is looking cation. Through these programs, FRIENDS re- uation, he worked in construction for J. W. forward to spending more time with his wife sponds wholistically to the needs of families,

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Area, S. 1112, to amend the National Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trails System Act to designate the For a century and a half, the FRIENDS As- Transportation Chisholm National Historic Trail and sociation for Children has touched countless Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, the Western National Historic Trail, S. lives through their mission to serve Virginia’s Product Safety, and Data Security 1224, to reauthorize, and increase the children and families. I am grateful for the tire- To hold hearings to examine protecting total funding cap for, the America’s less and selfless work of the many volunteers kids online, focusing on testimony Agricultural Heritage Partnership, to and staff at FRIENDS who have provided vital, from a Facebook whistleblower. redesignate the America’s Agricultural SR–253 Heritage Partnership as the ‘‘Silos & compassionate care to our children and fami- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Smokestacks National Heritage Area’’, lies over the years. Their commitment is in- sources S. 1258, to extend the authorization of spiring and deserving of commendation and To hold hearings to examine and con- each of the National Coal Heritage celebration. sider updates to the Mining Law of Area and the Wheeling National Herit- Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring 1872. SD–366 age Area in the State of West Virginia, the 150th anniversary of the FRIENDS Asso- S. 1284 and H.R. 2497, bills to establish ciation for Children. Committee on the Judiciary To hold hearings to examine renewing the Amache National Historic Site in f and strengthening the Violence the State of Colorado as a Unit of the Against Women Act. National Park System, S. 1318, to reau- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS SD–226 thorize the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, S. 1329, to amend the Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, 2:30 p.m. Committee on Foreign Relations National Aviation Heritage Area Act agreed to by the Senate of February 4, To hold hearings to examine the nomina- to reauthorize the National Aviation 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- tions of Jeffrey M. Hovenier, of Wash- Heritage Area, S. 1620, to direct the tem for a computerized schedule of all ington, to be Ambassador to the Repub- Secretary of the Interior to convey to meetings and hearings of Senate com- lic of Kosovo, Michael J. Murphy, of the city of Eunice, Louisiana, certain mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- New York, to be Ambassador to Bosnia Federal land in the State of Louisiana, tees, and committees of conference. and Herzegovina, and Julissa Reynoso S. 1643, to establish the Alabama Black Pantaleon, of New York, to be Ambas- Belt National Heritage Area, S. 1942, to This title requires all such committees standardize the designation of National to notify the Office of the Senate Daily sador to the Kingdom of Spain, and to serve concurrently and without addi- Heritage Areas, S. 1954, to reauthorize Digest—designated by the Rules Com- tional compensation as Ambassador to the John H. Chafee Blackstone River mittee—of the time, place and purpose the Principality of Andorra, all of the Valley National Heritage Corridor, S. of the meetings, when scheduled and Department of State, and other pend- 2158, to extend the authorization for any cancellations or changes in the ing nominations. the Cape Cod National Seashore Advi- meetings as they occur. VTC sory Commission, S. 2296, establish the As an additional procedure along OCTOBER 6 Northern Neck National Heritage Area, S. 2438, to modify the boundary of the with the computerization of this infor- 10 a.m. Cane River Creole National Historical Committee on Commerce, Science, and mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Park in the State of Louisiana, S. 2441, Transportation Digest will prepare this information for to establish in the States of North To hold hearings to examine enhancing printing in the Extensions of Remarks Carolina and South Carolina the data security. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Southern Campaign of the Revolution SR–253 on Monday and Wednesday of each National Heritage Corridor, S. 2482, to Committee on Energy and Natural Re- amend the Champlain Valley National week. sources Heritage Partnership Act of 2006 to re- Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Subcommittee on National Parks authorize the Champlain Valley Na- September 30, 2021 may be found in the To hold hearings to examine S. 336, to tional Heritage Partnership, S. 2490, to Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. amend the Omnibus Parks and Public establish the Blackwell School Na- Lands Management Act of 1996 to reau- tional Historic Site in Marfa, Texas, S. MEETINGS SCHEDULED thorize the Ohio & Erie National Herit- age Canalway, S. 378, to reauthorize 2580, to direct the Secretary of the In- OCTOBER 5 the Rivers of Steel National Heritage terior and the Secretary of Agriculture 9:30 a.m. Area, the Lackawanna Valley National to make free National Parks and Fed- Committee on Armed Services Heritage Area, the Delaware and Le- eral Recreational Lands Passes avail- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- high National Heritage Corridor, the able to members of the Armed Forces, tions of Gabriel Camarillo, of Texas, to Schuylkill River Valley National Her- S. 2648, to amend the Omnibus Public be Under Secretary of the Army, Ra- itage Area, and the Oil Region Na- Land Management Act of 2009 to reau- chel Jacobson, of the District of Co- tional Heritage Area, S. 511, to estab- thorize the Kenai Mountains- lumbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of lish the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area the Army, and Alex Wagner, of the Dis- National Heritage Area in the State of in the State of Alaska, and S. 2763, to trict of Columbia, and Andrew Philip Illinois, S. 635, to reauthorize The Last extend the authorization for the Hunter, of Virginia, both to be an As- Green Valley National Heritage Cor- MotorCities National Heritage Area in sistant Secretary of the Air Force, all ridor and the Upper Housatonic Valley the State of Michigan. of the Department of Defense. National Heritage Area, S. 654, to reau- SD–366 SD–G50 thorize the Blue Ridge National Herit- Committee on Environment and Public 9:45 a.m. age Area, S. 787, to amend the Works Committee on Banking, Housing, and Atchafalaya National Heritage Area To hold an oversight hearing to examine Urban Affairs Act to extend the authority of the Sec- the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Business meeting to consider the nomi- retary of the Interior to provide assist- emergency response to Hurricane Ida. nations of Brian Eddie Nelson, of Cali- ance to the local coordinating entity SD–406 fornia, to be Under Secretary for Ter- for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Committee on the Judiciary rorism and Financial Crimes, and Eliz- Area under that Act, S. 825, to estab- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- abeth Rosenberg, of Vermont, to be As- lish the National tions of Lucy Haeran Koh, of Cali- sistant Secretary for Terrorist Financ- Heritage Area, S. 972, to reauthorize fornia, to be United States Circuit ing, both of the Department of the the Essex National Heritage Area, S. Judge for the Ninth Circuit, Jane M. Treasury, and Julia Ruth Gordon, of 990, to reauthorize the Northern Rio Beckering, to be United States District Maryland, David Uejio, of California, Grande National Heritage Area, S. 1004, Judge for the Western District of and Solomon Jeffrey Greene, of the to extend the authorization of the Mor- Michigan, Shalina D. Kumar, to be District of Columbia, each to be an As- mon Pioneer National Heritage Area, United States District Judge for the sistant Secretary of Housing and Urban to designate the Great Basin National Eastern District of Michigan, Armando Development; to be immediately fol- Heritage Route in the State of Nevada O. Bonilla, of Virginia, and Carolyn N. lowed by a hearing to examine Af- as the ‘‘Great Basin National Heritage Lerner, of Maryland, both to be a ghanistan’s future, focusing on assess- Area’’, to designate the Great Basin Judge of the United States Court of ing the national security, humani- Heritage Route Partnership as the Federal Claims, and Jonathan Kanter,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE8.017 E29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E1046 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2021 of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attor- original bill entitled, ‘‘Federal Infor- 2:30 p.m. ney General, Department of Justice. mation Security Modernization Act’’, Committee on Energy and Natural Re- SD–226 and the nominations of Cathy Ann Har- sources 10:15 a.m. ris, of Maryland, to be a Member, and Subcommittee on Water and Power Committee on Homeland Security and to be Chairman, and Tristan Lynn To hold hearings to examine the status Governmental Affairs Leavitt, of Idaho, and Raymond A. and management of drought in the Business meeting to consider S. 587, to Limon, of Nevada, both to be a Mem- western United States. amend the Inspector General Act of ber, all of the Merit Systems Protec- SD–366 1978 to provide that the President or tion Board, Tovah R. Calderon, to be an 3 p.m. certain agency heads may remove the Associate Judge of the District of Co- Inspector General, or place an Inspec- Committee on Rules and Administration lumbia Court of Appeals, and Kenia tor General on non-duty status, only if To hold an oversight hearing to examine certain conditions are satisfied, S. 1794, Seoane Lopez, Rupa Ranga modernization ef- to amend the Inspector General Act of Puttagunta, and Sean C. Staples, each forts. 1978 to provide testimonial subpoena to be an Associate Judge of the Supe- SR–301 authority, H.R. 2662, to amend the In- rior Court of the District of Columbia. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs spector General Act of 1978, S. 2875, to SD–342 To hold hearings to examine pending amend the Homeland Security Act of 2 p.m. nominations. 2002 to establish the Cyber Incident Re- Committee on the Judiciary SR–418 view Office in the Cybersecurity and To hold hearings to examine the John R. Infrastructure Security Agency of the Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Department of Homeland Security, an SD–G50

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M29SE8.000 E29SEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Daily Digest Senate sage of the bill requiring 60-affirmative votes for Chamber Action adoption; and that there be two minutes for debate Routine Proceedings, pages S6749–S6800 equally divided prior to each vote, all without inter- Measures Introduced: Twenty-one bills and four vening action or debate. Page S6773 resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- 2882–2902, and S. Res. 394–397. Page S6779 viding that upon disposition of the bill, Senate re- sume consideration of the nomination of Rohit Measures Passed: Chopra, of the District of Columbia, to be Director, National Voter Registration Day: Senate agreed Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Page S6800 to S. Res. 395, recognizing September 28, 2021, as Meyer Nomination—Agreement: Senate resumed ‘‘National Voter Registration Day’’. Page S6779 consideration of the nomination of Jonathan Eugene Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial: Sen- Meyer, of Ohio, to be General Counsel, Department ate agreed to S. Res. 396, commemorating the cen- of Homeland Security. Pages S6764–65 tennial of the dedication of the Tomb of the Un- During consideration of this nomination today, known Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Senate also took the following action: Page S6779 By 52 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. EX. 392), Senate National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 25th agreed to the motion to close further debate on the Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 397, recog- nomination. Pages S6764–65 nizing the 25th Anniversary of the National A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Page S6779 viding that notwithstanding Rule XXII, all post-clo- ture time on the nomination be considered expired; Extending Government Funding and Delivering and that the vote on confirmation of the nomination Emergency Assistance Act—Agreement: A unani- occur at a time to be determined by the Majority mous-consent-time agreement was reached providing Leader, following consultation with the Republican that as if in legislative session, and notwithstanding Leader, on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Rule XXII, that upon conclusion of morning busi- Page S6765 ness, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, Senate begin consideration of H.R. 5305, making con- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- tinuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep- lowing nominations: tember 30, 2022, and for providing emergency as- By 70 yeas to 27 nays (Vote No. EX. 390), Jessica sistance; that Senator Leahy, or his designee, be rec- Lewis, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of State ognized to offer substitute amendment No. 3830, (Political-Military Affairs). Page S6751 and that the amendments be reported by number, By 53 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 393), Rob- that the only first-degree amendments in order be ert T. Anderson, of Washington, to be Solicitor of the following: Cotton Amendment No. 3833 (Af- the Department of the Interior. Pages S6770–73 ghanistan refugees), Marshall Amendment No. 3831 During consideration of this nomination today, (Vaccine mandate), and Braun Amendment No. Senate also took the following action: 3832 (No Budget No Pay); that at 10:30 a.m., on By 52 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. EX. 391), Senate Thursday, September 30, 2021, Senate vote on or in agreed to the motion to close further debate on the relation to the first-degree amendments in the order nomination. Page S6764 listed, with no second-degree amendments in order; Messages from the House: Page S6776 that upon disposition of the amendments, Senate Measures Referred: Page S6776 vote on the substitute amendment, as amended, if amended; that Senate vote on passage of the bill, as Measures Placed on the Calendar: amended, if amended, with Braun Amendment No. Pages S6750, S6776 3832, and Marshall Amendment No. 3831, and pas- Executive Communications: Pages S6776–78 D1068

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Additional Cosponsors: Pages S6779–81 sistant Administrator of the United States Agency Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: for International Development, who was introduced Page S6781 by Senator Barrasso, and C.B. Sullenberger III, of Texas, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure Additional Statements: Pages S6775–76 of service as Representative of the United States of Amendments Submitted: Pages S6788–99 America on the Council of the International Civil Authorities for Committees to Meet: Aviation Organization, who was introduced by Sen- Pages S6799–S6800 ator Baldwin, Claire D. Cronin, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador to , who was introduced by Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. Senator Markey, Kent Doyle Logsdon, of Pennsyl- (Total—393) Pages S6751, S6764–65, S6770 vania, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and Moldova, Sharon L. Cromer, of New York, to be adjourned at 8:12 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Thurs- Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia, Vir- day, September 30, 2021. (For Senate’s program, see ginia E. Palmer, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record the Republic of Ghana, and Howard A. Van on page S6800.) Vranken, of California, to be Ambassador to the Re- public of Botswana, all of the Department of State, Committee Meetings after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf. (Committees not listed did not meet) WORSENING NATURAL DISASTERS BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Committee on Armed Services: On Tuesday, September fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the 28, 2021, Committee ordered favorably reported threat of worsening natural disasters, after receiving 2,993 nomination in the Army, Navy, Air Force, testimony from Sima Merick, National Emergency and Marine Corps. Managers Association and Ohio Emergency Manage- ment Agency, Columbus; Jerry Hancock, Michigan PROTECTING CONSUMER PRIVACY Stormwater Floodplain Association, Ann Arbor; Jen- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: nifer Pipa, American Red Cross, Washington, D.C.; Committee concluded a hearing to examine pro- and John S. Butler, International Association of Fire tecting consumer privacy, after receiving testimony Chiefs, Chantilly, Virginia. from Maureen K. Ohlhausen, former Acting Chair, TEXAS ABORTION LAW and Ashkan Soltani, former Chief Technologist, both of the Federal Trade Commission; and David C. Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a Vladeck, Law Center, and hearing to examine Texas’s abortion law, after receiv- Morgan Reed, ACT The App Association, both of ing testimony from Texas Representative Donna Washington, D.C. Howard, and Stephen I. Vladeck, University of Texas School of Law, both of Austin; Fatima Goss Graves, ENERGY SECURITY National Women’s Law Center, Washington, D.C.; Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee received a Jennifer L. Mascott, George Mason University closed briefing on Administration efforts regarding Law School, Arlington, Virginia; and energy security, including Nord Stream 2 from Alabama Solicitor General Edmund G. LaCour Jr., Hochstein, Senior Advisor for Energy Security, Montgomery. Department of State. INTELLIGENCE NOMINATIONS Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- a hearing to examine the nominations of Atul ligence matters from officials of the intelligence Atmaram Gawande, of Massachusetts, to be an As- community.

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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to citizens Ylli Agron and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic hold hearings to examine school reopening during of Serbia in July 1999; H.R. 2748, the ‘‘Israel Relations COVID–19, focusing on supporting students, educators, Normalization Act of 2021’’; H.R. 4785, the ‘‘Uyghur and families, 10 a.m., SH–216. Policy Act of 2021’’; and H. Res. 336, calling on the Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider Government of the Russian Federation to provide evi- the nominations of , of Vermont, to be dence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan, 1 United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, Jen- p.m., 2172 Rayburn and Webex. nifer Sung, of Oregon, to be United States Circuit Judge Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Over- for the Ninth Circuit, Rahul Gupta, of West Virginia, to sight, Management, and Accountability, hearing entitled be Director of National Drug Control Policy, and Eliza- ‘‘20 Years After 9/11: Transforming DHS to Meet the beth Prelogar, of Idaho, to be Solicitor General of the Homeland Security Mission’’, 2 p.m., Webex. United States, Jessica D. Aber, to be United States Attor- Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, continue ney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Carla B. Freed- markup on H.R. 5374, the ‘‘SHOP SAFE Act’’; H.R. man, to be United States Attorney for the Northern Dis- 2883, the ‘‘Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medica- trict of New York, William J. Ihlenfeld II, to be United tions’’; H.R. 2891, the ‘‘Preserve Access to Affordable States Attorney for the Northern District of West Vir- Generics and Biosimilars Act’’; H.R. 2873, the ‘‘Afford- ginia, Christopher R. Kavanaugh, to be United States At- able Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Com- torney for the Western District of Virginia, Darcie N. petition Act of 2021’’; H.R. 2884, the ‘‘Affordable Pre- McElwee, to be United States Attorney for the District scriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent of , Breon S. Peace, of New Jersey, to be United Litigation Act’’; H.R. 3617, the ‘‘MORE Act of 2021’’; States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, H.R. 2116, the ‘‘CROWN Act of 2021’’; H.R. 187, for Rachael S. Rollins, to be United States Attorney for the the relief of Victoria Galindo Lopez; H.R. 680, for the District of Massachusetts, William S. Thompson, to be relief of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Kurdekar; H.R. 681, for the relief of Rebecca Trimble; Virginia, and Damian Williams, to be United States At- and H.R. 739, for the relief of Median El-Moustrah; H.R. torney for the Southern District of New York, all of the 785, for the relief of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Department of Justice, 9 a.m., SR–301. Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn and Zoom. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Full Committee, Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on hearing entitled ‘‘A State of Crisis: Examining the Urgent Higher Education and Workforce Investment, hearing en- Need to Protect and Expand Abortion Rights and Ac- titled ‘‘Protecting Students and Taxpayers: Improving the cess’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn and Zoom. Closed School Discharge Process’’, 10:15 a.m., Zoom. Committee on Small Business, September 30, Full Com- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Empowering Employee Owned Consumer Protection and Commerce, hearing entitled ‘‘A Businesses and Through Access to Capital’’, Level Playing Field: College Athletes’ Rights to Their 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn and Zoom. Name, Image, and Likeness’’, 10:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Full Com- and Webex. mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Assessing the Federal Govern- Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, hearing ment’s COVID–19 Relief and Response Efforts and Its entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Treasury Department’s and Impact—Part II’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn and Zoom. Federal Reserve’s Pandemic Response’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Tech- Rayburn and Webex. nology Modernization, hearing entitled ‘‘Modernizing and Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, markup Securing VA’s IT Infrastructure’’, 2 p.m., Zoom. on H.R. 1456, the ‘‘ Reauthorization Act of Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Full Com- 2021’’; H.R. 4133, the ‘‘Caribbean Basin Security Initia- mittee, markup on the Intelligence Authorization Act for tive Authorization Act’’; H.R. 1311, the ‘‘Energy - Fiscal Year 2022; and Authorizing all Members of the macy Act’’; H.R. 3485, the ‘‘Global Respect Act’’; H.R. House of Representatives to review, at a time to be deter- 3344, the ‘‘Transatlantic Telecommunications Security mined by the Committee, the Classified Annex to the In- Act’’; H. Con. Res. 5, expressing the sense of Congress telligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, 10 regarding the execution-style murders of United States a.m., HVC–304. This hearing is closed.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 30 10 a.m., Thursday, September 30

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will begin consideration Program for Thursday: Complete Consideration of Sen- of H.R. 5303, Extending Government Funding and De- ate Amendment to H.R. 3684—Investing in a New Vi- livering Emergency Assistance Act, with votes on or in sion for the Environment and Surface Transportation in relation to Cotton Amendment No. 3833, Marshall America Act. Amendment No. 3831, Braun Amendment No. 3832, and final passage of the bill, as amended, at approxi- mately 10:30 a.m. Following which, Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Rohit Chopra, of the District of Co- lumbia, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, with a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination. If cloture is invoked, Senate will vote on confirmation thereon. Upon disposition of the nomina- tion, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning, of Montana, to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management, to be followed by a vote on confirmation thereon. At a time to be determined, Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Jonathan Eugene Meyer, of Ohio, to be General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Davis, Rodney, Ill., E1044 Peters, Scott H., Calif., E1041 Johnson, Mike, La., E1042 Rogers, Harold, Ky., E1042 Bacon, Don, Nebr., E1043 Malinowski, Tom, N.J., E1041 Spanberger, Abigail Davis, Va., E1044 Bergman, Jack, Mich., E1041 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Van Duyne, Beth, Tex., E1044 Cammack, Kat, Fla., E1043 E1041, E1044 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1041 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E1043 Panetta, Jimmy, Calif., E1042 Crow, Jason, Col., E1043 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E1042

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